London Sanna's Blog: June 2012

29.6.12

28.6.12

After a whole morning of dealing with our lovely year 7 students and their exams, I simply had to put my feet up for a few minutes. I just had to, I mean it probably looked like I was sitting back relaxing (which I partly was) but my feet had reached breaking point. In a way I wish that it would rain for like 10 minutes so we can feel some fresh air. Can't wait to take Arnie to the Park, when I get home.

27.6.12

So cross!

I am always so bloody organised, so when I reorganised my whole morning, which included spending 45min in a car (dropping Arnie off at Doggie daycare and then driving back to work) when I normally spend 10, I was not so pleased to find out that the really important 8:00 meeting had been cancelled. I could have had a quiet morning, had a long breakfast, walked the dog and rocked up at 8:28 like a do these days (all because I'm organised!) - instead I'm sat here with nothing to do (hence this post) and the thought of the fact that I need to be at work until 21:00 tonight really haunts me. Gaaaahhhhhh!

26.6.12

Pics from H&J

Found some pics of myself and my hubby from Hayley and Jack's wedding - Paul Read is one brilliant photographer!

All pictures are copyright of Paul Read

My weekend

My weekend had the best of starts as our solicitor called with the fantastic news that we are finally, let me repeat FINALLY exchanging contracts this week on our new house - mega-yeay to that! So my mood was on top when I boarded the flight to go and see my mum and dad in Sweden. I spent a short but absolutely lovely weekend with them and as it was Midsummers, it was the perfect time to relax, eat lots and have a drink. I got to see my grandparents, auntie and two uncles on the Saturday, had a lovely catch up with Sandra on the Sunday and in between I stocked up on various goodies in ICA, caught a little bit of the sunshine before going back on the Sunday evening. It's so peaceful to go home to my parents for a weekend, I feel refreshed when I come back. Frazer was a true husband and came to pick me up, although the quarterfinal had just started on TV. We've never driven so fast back home from Gatwick - less than an hour after touching down I was sat in front of the TV ready for the second half. Commitment or what! Haha!

17.6.12

Amazing wedding

When two of your bestest tie the knot it is bound to be a special occasion, and it really was. Brilliant food, setting and atmosphere - I think they would I agree, Mr & Mrs Lawrence got one heck of a celebration of love!

14.6.12

Midsummer

Can't wait!

Spray tanned

Just before the wedding meeting I had a spray tan, which I'm so happy with. By Saturday it will look so good. Always like the 3rd day with a spray tan the best. Bring on the weekend already!

13.6.12

Mooooorning!

Busy busy week. Work is calm, but as soon as I leave work I'm a busy bee! Getting a spray tab tonight for this weekend's wedding, then I'm attending a wedding meeting (yes, people have them). But for now I'm just enjoying my morning espresso.

11.6.12

So no gym for me

At least not for tonight. I'm too tired. Watching Sweden play Ukraine. Not particularly uplifting...

Jet lagged

I've done so well today. I hung in there and managed not to fall asleep at work. But now I feel like having a little snooze. I'm in my gym gear, ready to go in an hour. Might fill the spare time with a snoozeton. With 'I might' I mean 'I will'. Zzzz

Sent this yesterday

...to my husband. Please note the rainy weather and boy was I right!

Lovely visit

I have really loved spending four days with my sister in NYC. There is something about us two when we're together. Like Lisa puts it "it feels just like it should, completely normal and relaxed". We know each other better than we know ourselves sometimes and even though I haven't seen her in more than 4 months, it's like we spent time together last week. It was so nice to see how the flat looks like, have lots (I repeat LOTS) of dinners and lunches together (she's managed to find some amazing places) and to just chill on sofa or to take a stroll in SoHo or West/East village. Doing NO sightseeing in NYC whatsoever really relaxes me, which is what I needed.

Feels a bit pop to go straight back to work. Left LHR T5 at 7am and managed to get home, change and drop Arnie off before walking into work 8:29, a minute before I start. With a coffee cup in my hand, breakfast snack in my bag and a toothbrush packed I think I'll get through today's jetlag.

I'm really looking forward to this week and even more so to the weekend. Going back to salads and general rabbit food and hitting the gym at least 3 times before Saturday. Need to look hot! Our very good friends Jack & Hayley are tying the knot on Saturday and I could be more excited!!! One of my main missions whilst staying in NYC was to buy a new dress for the wedding and shoes, which I managed to do. I'm so happy with the outfit and can't wait to show it to you, dress is from Bloomingdales and shoes from Nine West.