Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Rewarding myself. I got up just after 6am to start work (more freelance stuff) so I'd got a good few hours done by this point. I rewarded myself with watching netball and eating a sausage sandwich; it wouldn't have been better! I worked all day, then in the evening Kate and Matt came over for an import drink, to look at the exhibition, and have a little sunny walk to Battery Rocks.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Saturday 17 August – Early starts and busy days
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Working. This morning I got up and went for a workout with Kate and Lauren, then had a yummy granola brekkie after. Then I came home and started work, and worked all day! I have a lot of freelance eon at the moment, as well as press day looking for Wed, so it was a busy one.
11.11am, Working. This morning I got up and went for a workout with Kate and Lauren, then had a yummy granola brekkie after. Then I came home and started work, and worked all day! I have a lot of freelance eon at the moment, as well as press day looking for Wed, so it was a busy one.
Friday 16 August – Murmurations
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Having a very late-night curry, after Andy's show. Tonight his first solo UK photography exhibition opened – and it was the most amazing opening night. There were so many people, all loving his work, and he was just in his element. He loves these birds, and his photos and video are simply stunning; I loved seeing how impressed everyone was, and I am eternally proud.
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11.11pm, Having a very late-night curry, after Andy's show. Tonight his first solo UK photography exhibition opened – and it was the most amazing opening night. There were so many people, all loving his work, and he was just in his element. He loves these birds, and his photos and video are simply stunning; I loved seeing how impressed everyone was, and I am eternally proud.
xx
Thursday 15 August – Porthleven pubs
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Home after a dark and late drive back from Porthleven. I went to meet my gorgeous friend Rhian, and we met at the Ship, ate yummy dinner and had proper chats. We talk talk talk when we meet up, and she always has the most refreshing incredible outlooks on life; so driven and so impressive.
11.11pm, Home after a dark and late drive back from Porthleven. I went to meet my gorgeous friend Rhian, and we met at the Ship, ate yummy dinner and had proper chats. We talk talk talk when we meet up, and she always has the most refreshing incredible outlooks on life; so driven and so impressive.
Sunday 11 August – Lovely mornings and sad goodbyes
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At Jubilee Pool. Claire and I went for a swim while Mum hung with Megan, then Andy and Val met us, and we all had a coffee and a chat. Then it was time for Val (and Claire and Megan) to get the train... It's been an amazing, busy, fun-filled few weeks, thanks for the visits lovely Val!
11.11am, At Jubilee Pool. Claire and I went for a swim while Mum hung with Megan, then Andy and Val met us, and we all had a coffee and a chat. Then it was time for Val (and Claire and Megan) to get the train... It's been an amazing, busy, fun-filled few weeks, thanks for the visits lovely Val!
Friday 9 August – Brunch dates
Current location: Wendron
11.11am, Having brunch with my lovely friend Fern. We had such a good chat and the most amazing food at Slice of Cornwall – very highly recommended! In the afternoon we went for a walk and a cider at Zennor, then in the eve, Val and I went to Andy's restaurant, La Sirena, for delightful margaritas and Mexican food!
11.11am, Having brunch with my lovely friend Fern. We had such a good chat and the most amazing food at Slice of Cornwall – very highly recommended! In the afternoon we went for a walk and a cider at Zennor, then in the eve, Val and I went to Andy's restaurant, La Sirena, for delightful margaritas and Mexican food!
Wednesday 7 August – Lovely Lovetts
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Back at home, getting ready for bed after a gorgeous night drinkinnglovely wines at Lovett's. I love it there, the atmosphere is fab and I hope hope hope it becomes our new local!
11.11pm, Back at home, getting ready for bed after a gorgeous night drinkinnglovely wines at Lovett's. I love it there, the atmosphere is fab and I hope hope hope it becomes our new local!
Tuesday 6 August – Working remotely
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At work. Then at lunchtime, Val and Andy picked me up, and we went for lunch at the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (I love it there, especially eating the croque monsieur!). Afterwards, Val went for a look around the gardens, and Andy and I climbed to the top of the hill and worked for the afternoon. Not a bad spot!
11.11am, At work. Then at lunchtime, Val and Andy picked me up, and we went for lunch at the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (I love it there, especially eating the croque monsieur!). Afterwards, Val went for a look around the gardens, and Andy and I climbed to the top of the hill and worked for the afternoon. Not a bad spot!
Monday 5 August – Pizza party
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, At home, after a lovely evening eating pizza out at St Just. The sun was setting and it was just gorgeous, then we went for a wine at the golf club (also gorgeous!).
11.11pm, At home, after a lovely evening eating pizza out at St Just. The sun was setting and it was just gorgeous, then we went for a wine at the golf club (also gorgeous!).
Sunday 4 August – Exploring the coastline
Current location: Rinsey
11.11am, Having a little walk at Rinsey and admiring the lovely coastline. Andy, Val and I then went to Porthleven, had a wander and say down for some AMAZING mussels at the Mussel Shoal and a nice cold glass of white wine. So perfect.
11.11am, Having a little walk at Rinsey and admiring the lovely coastline. Andy, Val and I then went to Porthleven, had a wander and say down for some AMAZING mussels at the Mussel Shoal and a nice cold glass of white wine. So perfect.
Saturday 3 August – Barbecues and barn dances
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Getting home from a barn dance. Kate's family had put it on as a charity fundraiser, so Val and I dressed up, and off we went. In the day we went to Ruth's for a barbecue with Nicky and her kids too, and it was just gorgeous. Molly came too so I got to meet her gorgeous newest baby, Eben.
11.11pm, Getting home from a barn dance. Kate's family had put it on as a charity fundraiser, so Val and I dressed up, and off we went. In the day we went to Ruth's for a barbecue with Nicky and her kids too, and it was just gorgeous. Molly came too so I got to meet her gorgeous newest baby, Eben.
Friday 2 August – Lovely lunch breaks
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At work. I had Monday off to hang with family who were visiting, so I worked today. I spent my lunch break across the road from the office, eating a salad pitta and admiring the blue sky.
11.11am, At work. I had Monday off to hang with family who were visiting, so I worked today. I spent my lunch break across the road from the office, eating a salad pitta and admiring the blue sky.
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Thursday 1 August – Pinch, punch
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Getting ready for bed. Tonight we went to a pub quiz with Val and my parents – and Andy and Mum won, while Dad, Val and I came last! How's that for the full spectrum?!
Other exciting things that happened today included being in Stylist magazine for my commitment to netball, and seeing some friends and their gorgeous boys at lunchtime in Morrab Gardens.
11.11pm, Getting ready for bed. Tonight we went to a pub quiz with Val and my parents – and Andy and Mum won, while Dad, Val and I came last! How's that for the full spectrum?!
Other exciting things that happened today included being in Stylist magazine for my commitment to netball, and seeing some friends and their gorgeous boys at lunchtime in Morrab Gardens.
Tuesday 30 July – Go knee!
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At work. But feeling happy. This morning I went to a cycle/spin class at 7am, which I used t do every Tuesday but haven't gone back to until this week. It was so hard but really good to push myself again. Then afterwards I was doing my stretches and exercises, and without thinking too much about it, I got my heel to bum! It's 10.5 weeks since my op so this isn't particularly early or impressive, but was a great result as I feel like I'm plateauing a bit, and this shows I'm not!
11.11am, At work. But feeling happy. This morning I went to a cycle/spin class at 7am, which I used t do every Tuesday but haven't gone back to until this week. It was so hard but really good to push myself again. Then afterwards I was doing my stretches and exercises, and without thinking too much about it, I got my heel to bum! It's 10.5 weeks since my op so this isn't particularly early or impressive, but was a great result as I feel like I'm plateauing a bit, and this shows I'm not!
Sunday 28 July – Gwithian gang
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Making our plans for beach hangs with the Harrisons, Pyrahs and Mum and Dad. We went to Gwithian, and spent the afternoon eating, swimming, playing, digging and having great beach times!
11.11am, Making our plans for beach hangs with the Harrisons, Pyrahs and Mum and Dad. We went to Gwithian, and spent the afternoon eating, swimming, playing, digging and having great beach times!
Saturday 27 July – Busy, fun day
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Back home from the gym. I went for a workout with Kate and Lauren and it was so ace to get back to doing that sort of thing again. Go knee! Kate's got a new puppy, Dougie, so I got to hang with him briefly, and then headed back home to see Andy and Val. We went to Mousehole for a beach afternoon with the Harrisons, Pyrahs, and Ruth and her boys, and then Claire and Matt went swimming at Cape Cornwall while Val and I were babysitters extraordinaire (which actually consisted of Louis watching telly, Anna doing some drawing, and Meg sleeping – easy!).
11.11am, Back home from the gym. I went for a workout with Kate and Lauren and it was so ace to get back to doing that sort of thing again. Go knee! Kate's got a new puppy, Dougie, so I got to hang with him briefly, and then headed back home to see Andy and Val. We went to Mousehole for a beach afternoon with the Harrisons, Pyrahs, and Ruth and her boys, and then Claire and Matt went swimming at Cape Cornwall while Val and I were babysitters extraordinaire (which actually consisted of Louis watching telly, Anna doing some drawing, and Meg sleeping – easy!).
Friday 26 July – Beach bums
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Hanging at home with Val. In the afternoon we went to Marazion and met the Harrisons and had a lovely swim and play at the beach for a couple of hours. It was so much fun! Then we all went to Sainsbury's for our tea – I love hanging out with kids – then the Harrisons came back to ours for doughnuts, baths and to do some washing (they're camping, it's necessary!).
11.11am, Hanging at home with Val. In the afternoon we went to Marazion and met the Harrisons and had a lovely swim and play at the beach for a couple of hours. It was so much fun! Then we all went to Sainsbury's for our tea – I love hanging out with kids – then the Harrisons came back to ours for doughnuts, baths and to do some washing (they're camping, it's necessary!).
Thursday 25 July – Val's here!
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Fast asleep, but with one other person in our flat. Val, Andy's mum, is here! She arrived tonight for 2.5 weeks, and we celebrated with a G&T, a dinner out at Pico Rico and the beginnings of lots of chats.
11.11pm, Fast asleep, but with one other person in our flat. Val, Andy's mum, is here! She arrived tonight for 2.5 weeks, and we celebrated with a G&T, a dinner out at Pico Rico and the beginnings of lots of chats.
Wednesday 24 July – Harrison hangs
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Working. At lunchtime, the Harrisons came over and we went down to see Andy's group exhibition, Atlantic Observations, which was so beautifully brilliant. After work, we headed over to Hayle to have dinner at the Harrisons' campsite and play with the kids.
11.11am, Working. At lunchtime, the Harrisons came over and we went down to see Andy's group exhibition, Atlantic Observations, which was so beautifully brilliant. After work, we headed over to Hayle to have dinner at the Harrisons' campsite and play with the kids.
Tuesday 23 July – Back home
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At work. So tired. We got up at 5am yesterday to drive back home in time for work. I was shattered. After work I had a netball meeting and then took summer training. Then bed.
11.11am, At work. So tired. We got up at 5am yesterday to drive back home in time for work. I was shattered. After work I had a netball meeting and then took summer training. Then bed.
Monday 22 July – Uncle Den
Current location: Wales
11.11am, Today is my uncle's funeral. It's so sad, he was the coolest. Lovely Uncle Den (although I called him Auntie Den, and Uncle Pat) was one of the most vibrant, fun, giving and loving men to ever have lived, and certainly one of the kindest and most generous men in my life. Such a huge part of our family, and so devastating he's not here anymore.
His funeral was so sad, but it was lovely to be around his precious family. His four grandsons (my cousins' children) are wonderful young men, in large part thanks to the influence of their grandad. I loved seeing them, and my godmother and father (my cousins, Caron and Andrew) and my aunties and uncles. Family bring so much joy, and Den was the epitome of that.
11.11am, Today is my uncle's funeral. It's so sad, he was the coolest. Lovely Uncle Den (although I called him Auntie Den, and Uncle Pat) was one of the most vibrant, fun, giving and loving men to ever have lived, and certainly one of the kindest and most generous men in my life. Such a huge part of our family, and so devastating he's not here anymore.
His funeral was so sad, but it was lovely to be around his precious family. His four grandsons (my cousins' children) are wonderful young men, in large part thanks to the influence of their grandad. I loved seeing them, and my godmother and father (my cousins, Caron and Andrew) and my aunties and uncles. Family bring so much joy, and Den was the epitome of that.
Sunday 21 July – What a day
Current location: Liverpool
11.11am, Having coffee with my friend Paul. He was one of my besties when I lived in Liverpool, and it was so ace to see him and meet his wife and son; it was like no time had gone by at all, and we just clicked back into hanging out like normal. Such a great guy.
Then it was time for a quick burrito, before we went to the stadium for the matches. First up was the bronze medal match, England v South Africa. The atmosphere was incredible – everyone was so pumped and so loud. The game itself was a funny one – we didn't start that well, and SA have been so strong so it was a bit of a nervous first quarter. Then we pulled away and it was clear we had the game in the bag. One of the best bits was when everyone started 'We want Dunn' regarding Rachael Dunn, one of the oldest players in the squad, who was on the sidelines. The coach - and the players - heard everyone, resulting in Jo Harten calling time, taking herself off, and Rachael Dunn getting to play in the final! She shot 0/1 but she didn't care, she had the biggest smile. It was an ace end to the game!
Next up was the final: Australia v NZ. Wowzers, what a game. It was so close the entire way, and although Australia were probably the favourites, New Zealand came out firing and did not relent. They took the win by 1! It was insane!
We had the best time, I absolutely loved being there, and getting to see professional netballers walking around, it was just my absolute happy place. And I also saw some girls from the team I used to play in Liverpool, as well as a friend from my Cardiff netball uni days, so it was just a really cool event to remind me how much I love this sport (as if I could ever forget).
Afterwards, we went back to the hotel, the other girls left, and Kate and I had a very chilled evening with salad, a wine and a lot of netball debriefing. This World Cup has been incredible and I feel so lucky to have been here and been so involved in watching the matches, and soaking it all up. The best.
11.11am, Having coffee with my friend Paul. He was one of my besties when I lived in Liverpool, and it was so ace to see him and meet his wife and son; it was like no time had gone by at all, and we just clicked back into hanging out like normal. Such a great guy.
Then it was time for a quick burrito, before we went to the stadium for the matches. First up was the bronze medal match, England v South Africa. The atmosphere was incredible – everyone was so pumped and so loud. The game itself was a funny one – we didn't start that well, and SA have been so strong so it was a bit of a nervous first quarter. Then we pulled away and it was clear we had the game in the bag. One of the best bits was when everyone started 'We want Dunn' regarding Rachael Dunn, one of the oldest players in the squad, who was on the sidelines. The coach - and the players - heard everyone, resulting in Jo Harten calling time, taking herself off, and Rachael Dunn getting to play in the final! She shot 0/1 but she didn't care, she had the biggest smile. It was an ace end to the game!
Next up was the final: Australia v NZ. Wowzers, what a game. It was so close the entire way, and although Australia were probably the favourites, New Zealand came out firing and did not relent. They took the win by 1! It was insane!
We had the best time, I absolutely loved being there, and getting to see professional netballers walking around, it was just my absolute happy place. And I also saw some girls from the team I used to play in Liverpool, as well as a friend from my Cardiff netball uni days, so it was just a really cool event to remind me how much I love this sport (as if I could ever forget).
Afterwards, we went back to the hotel, the other girls left, and Kate and I had a very chilled evening with salad, a wine and a lot of netball debriefing. This World Cup has been incredible and I feel so lucky to have been here and been so involved in watching the matches, and soaking it all up. The best.
Saturday 20 July – YTG
Current location: Liverpool
11.11am, At the Netball World Cup! This morning we got up, had some brekky and then headed to the stadium to watch the first semi-final, South Africa v Australia. It was amaaaaazing. The atmosphere, the excitement, the organisation, the passion, it was so good! I loved it. South Africa pushed Australia the whole way through the match, with Aus only taking the win by 2 goals. It was actually really emotional and humbling watching South Africa at the end of the game, such incredible sportspeople and they have come SO far in international netball.
For lunch, Ri had booked us into the Brunch Club, and it was so delish! I had smashed avocado on toast (my second of the day) and a smoothie, then it was onto the Fan Park to watch the England v NZ semi-final. Now, this was a stressful watch. I feel like I can't remember a lot of it as I was so tense and stressed watching it, it's a bit of a blur. Without going into it too much, sadly England lost by 2 goals. So gutted. They didn't look like the England team we were all expecting, and it was a tough loss to take. We were pretty sad; most of the girls went back to their Airbnb for a nap, and I met my friend Anita and Shane for a couple of drinks. It was so lovely to see them and have a gin in the sunshine.
I went back to our hotel and Kate and I got ready then went to meet the others, and we headed to Alma De Cuba. It was quite a weird night, as it was basically a nightclub that we were eating our dinner in (which took aaaages to come, so we were eating dinner in a nightclub at about 11pm) but it was a really fun night. The bar/club was ace, with Brazilian dancers, fire dancers, a saxophonist, all sorts!
11.11am, At the Netball World Cup! This morning we got up, had some brekky and then headed to the stadium to watch the first semi-final, South Africa v Australia. It was amaaaaazing. The atmosphere, the excitement, the organisation, the passion, it was so good! I loved it. South Africa pushed Australia the whole way through the match, with Aus only taking the win by 2 goals. It was actually really emotional and humbling watching South Africa at the end of the game, such incredible sportspeople and they have come SO far in international netball.
For lunch, Ri had booked us into the Brunch Club, and it was so delish! I had smashed avocado on toast (my second of the day) and a smoothie, then it was onto the Fan Park to watch the England v NZ semi-final. Now, this was a stressful watch. I feel like I can't remember a lot of it as I was so tense and stressed watching it, it's a bit of a blur. Without going into it too much, sadly England lost by 2 goals. So gutted. They didn't look like the England team we were all expecting, and it was a tough loss to take. We were pretty sad; most of the girls went back to their Airbnb for a nap, and I met my friend Anita and Shane for a couple of drinks. It was so lovely to see them and have a gin in the sunshine.
I went back to our hotel and Kate and I got ready then went to meet the others, and we headed to Alma De Cuba. It was quite a weird night, as it was basically a nightclub that we were eating our dinner in (which took aaaages to come, so we were eating dinner in a nightclub at about 11pm) but it was a really fun night. The bar/club was ace, with Brazilian dancers, fire dancers, a saxophonist, all sorts!
Friday 19 July – To the Netball World Cup!
Current location: Cornwall
11.11am, On the way to the airport. My friend Kate and I were on our way to Liverpool (well, flying to Manchester), to go and watch the Netball World Cup and we could not have been more excited! We got to the airport, checked in and had a coffee, then had a funny flight involving bad rose wine, and yummy tapas-style snacks. Not bad for plane food. When we reached Manchester, we got a train to Liverpool - and then the heavens opened! We tried to get to our hotel in the crazy rain and got absolutely drenched... so once we were checked in and changed, we went to Primark and shopped up a storm! There were heaps of netballers in Primark too, including Sam Wallace, superstar GS at the Swifts, and she was lovely.
With new clothes in tow, Kate and I headed back to the hotel, had a G&T and then went to our friends' Airbnb, which turned out to be around the corner, about 90m from our hotel. Total coincidence but very convenient! We had some drinks, chatted netball, ate some burgers at 10pm, and got very excited about the matches we'd be watching the next day.
11.11am, On the way to the airport. My friend Kate and I were on our way to Liverpool (well, flying to Manchester), to go and watch the Netball World Cup and we could not have been more excited! We got to the airport, checked in and had a coffee, then had a funny flight involving bad rose wine, and yummy tapas-style snacks. Not bad for plane food. When we reached Manchester, we got a train to Liverpool - and then the heavens opened! We tried to get to our hotel in the crazy rain and got absolutely drenched... so once we were checked in and changed, we went to Primark and shopped up a storm! There were heaps of netballers in Primark too, including Sam Wallace, superstar GS at the Swifts, and she was lovely.
With new clothes in tow, Kate and I headed back to the hotel, had a G&T and then went to our friends' Airbnb, which turned out to be around the corner, about 90m from our hotel. Total coincidence but very convenient! We had some drinks, chatted netball, ate some burgers at 10pm, and got very excited about the matches we'd be watching the next day.
Thursday 18 July – Netball on the big screen
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Coming home from the pub. I'd been out to watch the Netball World Cup (England v South Africa) – England won but only just! Then I went to the Cornish Barn with Pip and her friends. I love that places have started to show netball on the telly and in the pub now!
11.11pm, Coming home from the pub. I'd been out to watch the Netball World Cup (England v South Africa) – England won but only just! Then I went to the Cornish Barn with Pip and her friends. I love that places have started to show netball on the telly and in the pub now!
Tuesday 16 July – Summer training starts
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Making some vague plans for what to do at summer training tonight. It was a beautiful evening so everyone did some fitness and games on the field, and then played netball in the dome. I am missing it, but I am enjoying this side of running sessions.
11.11am, Making some vague plans for what to do at summer training tonight. It was a beautiful evening so everyone did some fitness and games on the field, and then played netball in the dome. I am missing it, but I am enjoying this side of running sessions.
Monday 15 July – Adios amigos
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Working and making a plan to see Charlie and Lou. This evening they left to begin their camper van adventures around Europe – we will miss them heaps. It's been such a treat having them here.
11.11am, Working and making a plan to see Charlie and Lou. This evening they left to begin their camper van adventures around Europe – we will miss them heaps. It's been such a treat having them here.
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