Monday Funday: 17th June 2013

Ah, June.

So very busy and yet I still have time to sit for a few moments and collect a few sillies to share on a Monday morning.  Ain't life grand?  If you have something you'd like to share to help us all greet the week (a picture, a video, a giggle), please do link up below.  Whether it makes me think or makes me laugh, I love when people share!

My picks:

Love this series of actors breaking character and cracking up!

This art piece on confessions is so clever.  I'm so glad someone else eats too much cheese.

Cute baby pictures klaxon!

Less is more.

These mirror pictures in the desert are amazing.

I share this list mainly for the man with a rabbit hat.  RABBIT HAT.

Fifteen rebels.  I love the guy with the door.  Just so gleeful!

I always have time for a good silly tumblr.

It's been a while since I've done a proper stupid girl project.  Post wedding, some of these challenges may need to happen...

Feeling a little stressed? Try zentips.

Accounting for my lack of accountability :)

Hello all,

As I write I am deep in the Surrey woods, surrounded by small boys playing Uno and Jenga, sketching, and building with Lego.  Yes, it's a brief break in the proceedings on our away days as a year group.  Needless to say, proper accountability posts can't happen because we're all very busy building shelters, having campifires, yomping across fields and generally having some rather wonderful adventures.  I'm aiming not to eat too much, but am also aware that being on perma-duty and climbing/running/walking lots means I can be more calorific than usual*.  Saints be praised!

It's a three day break from the city, and lovely to be out and about.  Against all odds, I even managed to have a good night's sleep (11-7, like a boss!).  As I usually only squeeze in 5 and a half to six hours, this was genius.

So for now, I have a Jenga game waiting, so I'll close.  It's a grey and rainy June day (ah, Britain), so indoor games are proving a deliciously cosy respite from our damper activities!

* I'm not sure that's how you express it.  But that's how I'm going to ;)

Monday Funday: 10.6.13

Another Monday, another bunch of fun, silly, interesting and thought-provoking internet finds to share!  If you'd like to link up, please do so below - I'd love to see what's making you chuckle, think, or ponder.  Whether it's a post, a pin, a picture or a poem, I love to see what's inspiring you.

This list of ways to celebrate a child's birthday is delightful.  I'm totally stealing some for some grown ups I know too!

Love the cute touches in this classroom.  My room is getting redone over the summer break (so excited!) so I'm doing lots of research for new displays and ideas!

This lady is awesome!  Love her file-crate system.

Honeymoon planning 101.

Poems by Angelou, illustrations by Basquiat.  As wonderful, beautiful and strange as you'd imagine.

I love these pompoms - I might make some as centrepieces. /summer project.

Love this guide to making a personalised recipe book.

Splashes of yellow make me a very happy girl.

Accountability post: Sunday 9th June

Feeling *much* better today!  Still a wee bit weak and woozy, but back on track.  The exercise wasn't going to happen, but have been *fairly* good foodwise.  And I spent a good hour or so doing housework, which is better than nowt.  Looking forward to some outdoors time while away on field trip this week.

Sleep: An awesome 8 and a half hours!

Weight: No change (12 pounds total)

Breakfast: Wholemeal roll, scrambled eggs and tomatoes.

Lunch: Bran flakes with milk and honey, coffee.

Afternoon: Two shortbread fingers, coffee.

Dinner: Stir fried chicken, peppers and onions with a little rice and pineapple.  Diet coke.

Evening: Three cups of decaf tea.

Feeling: Better.

Quote/motivation:

Source: weightlossfoodlist.com via Claire on Pinterest

Feels like a way away, but I'm aiming to have at least one meal a day like this, building steadily.

Oooooooh.......Vienna!

Last weekend, Matthew and I were lucky enough to travel to Vienna for a few days to help our dear friends Eileen and Rory celebrate their wedding.  It was *such* fun to visit such a beautiful city and be part of such a special day. 

The newlyweds arriving at the venue.  Isn't Eileen's gown beautiful?

The architecture in Vienna was awe inspiring!

Shannyn, Dan and Matthew eagerly awaiting the arrival of the happy couple at the reception venue!

Kate, the maid of honour, and one of the many awesome cakes we made friends with!

Kate's brother Bill was the official photographer - I couldn't resist having him ham it up for the camera!

Eileen and Mary, her other bridesmaid, at the hairdressers.

The new Mrs!  Love this shot of our girl.

Moar cake!

We had our rehearsal dinner opposite this beautiful building - what a view!

Me doing my best Mufasa impression at the salon.  Don't worry, I didn't have hair like this for long - it was tamed in time!

Karen, one of Eileen's readers, raises a glass.

The happy couple - the bride even gave me her best 'Blue Steel' (TM Derek Zoolander)!

Rory and Eileen, thank you once again for having me be one of your bridesmaids - I was so thrilled to be there!  Matthew and I love you both dearly and truly wish you a married life together full of good things.  And board games.  And wine.