Bonjour mes amis!
Took a zopiclone last night after a run of sleepless nights. Went to bed about 22:45 and wide awake at 01:30 ffs. So I’ve huge dark circles under my eyes today now of course.
Off to the folks later today and back home Boxing Day. That’s a little stressful as it’s the first time I’ve slept there in years.
We get on ok but sometimes we can wind each other up a bit ‘tis true. Had wanted a decent sleep as a banker before a couple of nights in not my bed, in not my room, with not my familiar noises etc.
I’m planning on Park Run tomorrow and thankfully my knee seems to be ok today so I’ll pack my running gear.
Got the two Echo Dots for mum and dad yesterday and we never wrap presents (and they’re not expecting anything anyway) so they’re ready to go.
I’m a little trepidatious about navigating food choices whilst at mum and dads and I’m expecting a little pressure when I decline stuff because I’m not hungry or it just didn’t suit. I’ll explain that it’s a balancing act and that to be more relaxed tomorrow I’m being stricter today and that logic may break through but they’re used to friends who are diabetic eating anything and everything as long as it’s sugar free.
Ooh beard trimmer broke yesterday mid trim of course. New one being delivered to mum and dads today so I’ll be able to sort my tonsorial scruffiness out without too much bother I hope!
No set times for today. May wander to M&S and Waitrose to bag a few foodie bargains for NYE (assuming a lockdown) and leave them in the fridge for when I’m back.
Do want to introduce the folks to my new Christmas tradition of watching the Mariah Carey Christmas Special from last year on AppleTV as it’s utterly bonkers perfection!
Will pack my BG monitor but frankly I’m not going to be overly careful about what I eat whilst I’m away but will be mindful I guess. I know by know how I feel when I eat X or Y and a couple of days isn’t really going to matter in the scheme of things.
@eggyg Zara is the cutest pudding I’ve ever seen! (Oh and love those speakers in the background - very nice!)
@Michael12421 When are we all coming to yours for a slap up meal?! What you cook sounds delicious!
Almost forgot to say 6.0 this morning!!
I ate the last of the filo mice pies yesterday. They were far from aesthetically pleasing but they tasted lovely and adding a little chocolate to the filling made a real difference.
On that note, and if I don’t pop in later, hope everyone has a great Christmas and love you all.
I’m incredibly grateful I found this place and even more grateful that I’ve been able to share ups and downs with you all as this year hasn’t been easy.
You’ve all helped in your own ways so thank you each and every one of you.
Merry Christmas to you and yours xx