Return of the cold

Image by Springsun via Flickr

Almost as if to show that it was too much to expect spring to come so easily, the weather changed. We had thick fog last night and today has been much colder. The cold wind has also returned. I'm back to wearing three layers of clothes. Just as well that I didn't decide to change into my summer jeans on the basis of one lovely sunny day. Still, at least its dry, for the moment . . .

A Beautiful Walk

Image via Wikipedia

Since it was such a beautiful day today, I took my Significant Other and myself for a walk down to the coast. Although we didn't see any swallows, we saw a mass of violets in the hedgerows and the gorse was in full bloom. It was wonderful to be able to sit outside and look at the sea without getting cold. On the way home we saw an adder slithering across the road.

Fashion

Image via Wikipedia

The wonderful thing about living at the tip of Cornwall is being able to wear what you like and not having to keep up with the latest trends. When I lived and worked in London, a huge proportion of my time was spent in clothes shopping which I initially enjoyed, but being the size and shape I am, fashion items usually had to be altered to some extent and never looked as good on me as my mind hoped that they would. Fashion, after all, is designed for the tall and thin and how many of us fit that particular template I wonder? Now I wander around most of the time in jeans and t-shirts with fleeces when it's cold and feel much happier. Much better and healthier than wondering whether I needed to update my wardrobe all the time as I used to in London.

Sleep Disorders and Weight Gain

Image by JoshS@y via Flickr

Have just read in an article that sleep disorders can lead to weight gain in the long term. Now I know that hunger can prevent sleep at times so this doesn't seem unreasonable. Perhaps the temptation is to nibble on something when you can't sleep which is why the weight is gained - a kind of comfort eating. I have also read that hot milk and bananas are good for getting a good night's sleep so maybe that's the solution.

The Blank Page

Image by Phillie Casablanca via Flickr

There's something quite intimidating about the blank page (or screen). The essential blankness seems to tease the mind with the idea that there's nothing to say or worth saying. Sometimes I think that the best thing to do in this situation is to write (or type) the first thing that comes to mind and go from there. It can be remarkably successful and tangential on occasions as thoughts jostle for position like a crowd of shoppers at a sale. On other occasions it can be quite turgid. Best thing I've found is to write it anyway and hope that it leads to something else. I think today is somewhere between the two.

British Sunner Time

Image by law_keven via Flickr

Yes, it started this morning. Early. Only remembered it after I'd woken up. Despite the hour's less sleep I feel more positive today and the weather is helping as it is beautifully sunny after the cold grey weather yesterday.
Dare I hope .? . .

Back to Winter

Image via Wikipedia

There is no doubt that we have been very lucky here in Cornwall with the weather for most of this month, with bright warm sunshine even if the wind has been cold from time to time. Now that has changed and we're back to the cold weather of winter and grey skies. Oh well, I hoped that spring was here to stay but perhaps that's too optimistic this early in the year. At least all the daffodils are up, with their bright yellow flowers to cheer us all up.