the happy little world of miss ktp!

This morning I was back on the treadmill & it felt kinda good, not really god just kinda good. I didn't enjoy most of the time I was running but once I'd done I felt pretty chuffed with myself. I still can't manage to run the whole thing though, it was a mix of intervals (mainly running) but hey I still managed the 5k.   I think I've resigned to the fact I probably won't be able to run the full 5k (it's less than a month away) but I'm going to do my best to run most of it. If you wish to sponsor me my Just Giving page is HERE :) Ttfn x

Ladies & Gents I introduce to you KooKooKangaRoo! They're currently supporting Frank Turner on his tour & were awesome! I'd seen Frank mention them before & so I made sure we were there on the 2nd row ready for their warm up (literally) act. It was so much fun to watch the crowd warm to them after the initial "what on earth is happening?!" During the set they came into the crowd, got us all to make a circle & danced in the middle with us! My highlight was Cat Party & I sang my socks off. I couldn't believe when the set came to an end & although they didn't sing "No Crusts" it was just as awesome as I'd hoped! We stayed on the second row for Frank - it's a long time since I've been that hot & sweaty at a gig but as always it was brilliant....Adam & I kept grinning at each other & shouting along. I loved the bit when half the mosh pit sat down & all jumped up again to carry on singing/jumping! W...

Now if only they had a bowl of Marmite the same size I'd be a happy bunny! Ttfn x

I now have the last English Breakfast tea bag in the whole hotel! When will I learn to bring my own along with some UHT cartons?! Ttfnx

During my trip to the fabric trade fair PV in Paris last week I was trying to act all professional. I walked onto a stand, went to grab a pen & pulled out a peg left over from my birthday drinking game! Yoink! Ttfnx

My boss told the best joke the other day....so thought I'd share it with you lovely lot! Once there was a little prawn who had a big magical whale friend called Christian.... The little prawn didn't like being little & so wished to be as big as Christian.... Christian granted his wish & the little prawn became a big whale.... After some time the little prawn felt sad, he missed being small & missed all his prawn friends so he wished to be a little prawn again.... Christian granted his wish & the little prawn said "Christian! I'm a prawn again Christian!" Ttfn x

Last weekend we celebrated our Wedding Anniversary at the Sanctum Soho Hotel (see link HERE & menu HERE ). The reason we chose this place was the fact they did a "Gents Afternoon Tea" for the blokes & a "High Tea For High Heels" for the ladies. Normally I like to think myself more laddy than lady but it was ture - I preferred the look of the girly one, mainly because there was a scone with jam & cream on mine & not on Adams! It also meant we could chop & change the savoury dishes to give me all the fishy thing (including an amazing Bloody Mary Oyster) while Adam had the meaty bits. The only thing that was a bit of a disappointment was tea & coffee wasn't unlimited so we ended up paying just under £4 each for a second tea & coffee. Hmm. After the food we were given a glass of champers (for me) & a tankard of Gentleman Jack & a cigar (for Adam). While we enjoyed the drinks at the hotel we took the cigar home & tr...

I bought this yesterday..... It's the first piece of kit for my new challenge in the new year & I can't ruddy wait! Watch this space! Ttfn x

Managed another 5k.... Ran for 3 min , walked for 1 min & finished it in 40min.  Yay me! Ttfn x

Wow! That’s the best place to start I think! On August 9 th  Pete, Sarah, Adam & I were part of something special – Back To The Future Secret Cinema.   The excitement started to build well before the night with various mails including one that gave us our new I.D’s for the night: ~ I was Susy Thompson (Susy T) an Egg Grader at Twin Pines Ranch ~ Adam was Randall Duncan (Randy D) a student at Hill Valley High Other mails told us about pop up stores/diners & a postal/telephone exchange. I called up Randall on his 1955 phone number & left him a message inviting him to prom, he never replied but thankfully still turned up – men! After all the negative press due to the first week being cancelled I think some people were apprehensive but once I’d got on my new dress (thanks to Lady Vintage) I was up for a great night & a belter of a night it was too!   On the tube it was funny looking around as more & more people got on in 50s outfits – we...

I was getting ready to dye my hair pink before I walked down the aisle to go from Miss P to Mrs P. Two. whole. years! Crazy! We got up early this morning to do presents. Adam got me a "cotton" apron with sausage dogs on (so cute & will stop me ruining clothes when I 'cook'!) & I made a "cotton" cross stitch of us on our wedding day... I bought the pattern from Etsy (see link HERE ),  all I had to do was send a photo of us & everything was customised to fit & even our little inflatable pug was added! It took me a bit longer than expected because I only had the odd 5min before I picked Adam up from the station or did a bit during lunch at work but I eventually got there! So 2 years down, many many more to go. Love you Mr P! x This post also ties in nicely with the last of Susannah's August Break challenge - "love" - perfick! - see more info  HERE Ttfn x

"P doesn't do running" well now P, in a moment of madness has signed herself & Mr P up for the Poppy Run in October. Yoink! I always tell everyone that I don't like running, never have & never will (memories of the St Martins cross country spring to mind - always at the back & always moaning!). But after a good workout at the gym last week I thought it would be good to have something to aim towards & as if by magic the Royal British Legion tweeted about the 5K Poppy Run. It was meant to be. I signed both of us up straight away before I came to my senses & now we're doing it on the 26th October. The next morning at the gym I tried 5K on the treadmill to see if I could actually move my legs that far &  how long it would take, I didn't plan to run the whole thing & so after jogging for 1min 30 & walking for 1min 30 I managed 5K in 43min. I know running on a treadmill is completely different to running outside so the next...

Waiting for Adam in the car merrily reading my Kindle, just as it's getting too dark & I'm about to put it away the street lamp comes on! Cheers for that! Ttfnx

24. Memory.... This card's got to be my fave from my birthday! So many dancing shows, so many happy memories :) 25. Little.... I did my little bit for MND with the Ice Bucket challenge - wow was it cold! Click the video below if you want a nosey, don't worry I won't nominate you.... 26. Morning.... I must get back into the gym. I had quite a good workout on Tuesday morning, so good I ended up signing up for a 5K run! Don't ask! More info on this another day! I'm mega uber busy at the moment (what's new I know!) & for some reason some of the words from the August Break Challenge have left me stumped & un-inspired so I'm going to miss them out! My blog my rules! This is part of Susannah's August Break challenge - see more info  HERE Ttfn x

Last month ma&pa celebrated their Ruby Wedding Anniversary - wow! I tell you, if Adam & I are half as happy & lovey dovey as they are in 40years I'll be a happy lady! I booked us a table at Tropiero a Brazilian meat buffet restaurant. We had 12 different meats to chose from ranging from ribs, to steak, to sausages & chicken hearts. Waiters brought each meat round on a skewer & depending if your little card was red (I'm stuffed) or green (keep it coming! Guess which mine was on all the time?!) they served it straight onto your plate. I think I managed about 10 of the 12 meats - disappointing I know, will try harder next time I promise! After dinner ma&pa swapped gifts & Aunty B gave them the red glass vase that she'd given to my grandparents on their 40th Wedding Anniversary :) The next day it was all hands on deck as it was time for a traditional Plumpy BBQ. As you can see only a few people turned up(!)  Thankfully the weather held out ...

21. Treasures... On the 21st it was my 30th birthday - wow where did time go?! I got lots of treasures that made me smile...in particular was: ~ my last Hen Party letter that I wasn't allowed to open till my 30th birthday, (I'd kept it safe for almost 2 years & couldn't wait to see what was inside!). I opened it up to find it was from Scary, each page was for something she remembered us doing together along with a few photos & postcards. It was brilliant & brought back memories of so many fun times. I really miss spending time with her so here's to a proper catch up soon Miss! ~ the other gift was an Illustration from Lou's friend Stuart - check out his website  HERE . He's one talented chap! He got every little detail right from my non-existent chin to my patterned tights & filly socks! 23. Adornment... I love wearing my Crown & Glory (website HERE ) RockNRoll Bride headpiece. It always makes me feel sunny & happy...

Came home from a manic day, decided to buy some Pansies & plant them in the peace of our garden....no noise, no hustle just me & the earthworms. Bliss! I can't believe today is my last day in my twenties! I'm the big 3-oh tomorrow. Wow where did the time go?! This is part of Susannah's August Break challenge - see more info  HERE Ttfn x

15. Blue... I'm sorry.....couldn't resist! Anyway if you really knew me I'm sure you were expecting it anyway! 16. Look Down.... Exactly what I am doing. 17. Bookshelf.... This is one of my favourite parts of our new home...I always wanted a library wall & I've got one along with space for some special knick-knacks 18. Jump.... Yesterday I got a bit excitable....not only did I get tickets to the tv show "Tumble" on Saturday....H from Steps tweeted to say see you there. We're practically BFFs. Fact! My little heart did a pretty big jump! 19. Black & White.... I've actually started wearing more monochrome outfits lately, well KtP can't do monochrome without the odd neon flash in there. I think this is as close as I'll get. This is part of Susannah's August Break challenge - see more info  HERE Ttfn x

I'm getting a bit excited about my birthday (the big 3-oh!) next week....also can't wait to get all my buddies together & invade Nottingham! Bring it on! This is part of Susannah's August Break Challenge - see more info HERE   Ttfn x

  I'll say sorry now..... This is part of Susannah's August Break Challenge - see more info HERE   Ttfn x