The last two days have brought as many welcome visitors into my working week.  Yesterday in the London 24-7 office Miss Angel Togwell put me through my paces with tickles, rocking and questions.  She was particularly helpful in cheering up the office with lovely drawings that I've no...

On the 12th of February 2005, Stephen Harding kissed me after the 24-7 Birthday celebration IAM5.  After months of chess, adventures and conversations my friend Sven became my Boyfriend Steve.  It's really weird, I loved his nickname but I've not felt right calling him Sven ever ...

Snow is magical.  Tiny crystals of ice fluttering down from above making even the most industrial of landscapes beautiful.  Snow has brought excitement, adventure and an unexpected holiday to the city of Chi.  Simple pleasures... xc...

I love it. I miss it. Yesterday I started to feel ill, that stomach churning, throat contracting nausea that makes you curl up on the sofa wishing you could throw up 'cause you'd probably feel better.  Sadly my stomach of iron was enjoying the fight.  I can't work out i...

So Steve's Birthday celebrations have drawn to a close with smiles on our faces and slightly queasy tummies.  Last night we had a bunch of good friends round for a Massala Gate curry before meeting even more friends at the Nags Head for some Birthday drinks.  My queasy tummy comes no...

Isn't this the most hideous Birthday Cake you've ever seen?  In my mind it was gonna look awesome... a sumptuous edible masterpiece!  Oh well, thank goodness my Birthday-Boy husband has a decent sense of humour.  Steve-Sleeve-Sven Hardini is 31 today!  Hurrah!  ...

Let me introduce you to the latest addition to the House of Sven: Miss Itziar Lanpreabe Martinez!  Itzi is 23 from Bilboa, Spain and is a breath of fresh air.  Confident, positive and friendly she is a lovely mediterranean addition to our home.  With her arr...

The first day of 2009 has been a very social one.  Beginning with a brunch with two old friends, an energetic walk with thirty of my favourite people in the south downs and ending with tea and crumpets with fellow DeLoreans band member Rees and his lovely fiance Julie.  It's been bri...

OK it's not night yet, it's actually early afternoon but I am loving the Christmas season. My spirits were nearly brought low by a nasty cough (not very useful when Steve and I have been singing at four Carol/Churchy things in as many days) but I have overcome and am now full of festive chee...

I love being near the Thames.  It's invigorating to walk in the crisp winter sun and breath in the estuary air (it's not as bad as you'd think).  Today I made the conscious decision to walk an extra 500 metres in order to cross the bridge and get my takeaway tea s...