Spicing Things Up In The Bedroom

For Mr T and I things have got pretty boring in the bedroom of late and quite frankly I'm looking for a bit of change and excitement in my life , spicing things up doesn't necessarily mean several shades of a grey . Yes spicing up things in the bedroom can actually mean making your bedroom space more exciting and appealing , after all it's a place where we need to feel relaxed . When we wake up in our bedrooms we want to feel refreshed and ready for  the day ahead , my bedroom is lacking I have to admit we've not decorated since we moved in 8?years ago! 

I know it's Valentines Day it's all meant to be cards, wines and chocolates but Mr T and myself are practical souls even though we've married nearly 20 years. 

 

For that amount of years it's definitely understandering and compromise , for instance Mr T doesn't know he wants to purchase something until it's purchased half of the time . Mr T has always wanted a dog but I'm allergic to dogs and even the quiets ones bark at me , pssst I'm allergic to cats to but less so as I grew up with them .

 

See I did get him a card and it wasn't even in the sale , though I 'll back sure I pick one up for next year , not white this doesn't sound terribly romantic , I feel that saving money allows us to have many a fantastic holiday .

 

 

 

Mr T wants a piece of art to hang over the bed , is it a picture of me I hear you ask ? no we've not decided on what it is yet I've vetteod all Mr T's suggestions , I want something that's unique and not available from every flatpack Scandinavian store so as yet the wall is blank. We will get something eventually I'll probably end up getting it and Mr T will agree , it is a combination of ideas that makes for a successful relationship.

I must admit I do things on a whim it's not unheard for me to come back with hoards of vintage items and Mr T has given up keeping up with my eclectic tastes . Last year I did pick our bed up in one of those Black Friday so then Mr T had to take down and get rid of our old bed , marriage I think is the ultimate game show at times but one where you've already won the prize.

At some point I'll change the mattress as you normally do every 8-10 years and I will certainly look at Bed Guru where they do all sorts of mattresses including ones that cater for different sleeping needs if you and you're partner are of different builds.

This is a collaboration post.

Going On A Cruise

Myself and Mr T haven't been on a cruise we can't really count the short trip to Amsterdam where the seas were a bit choppy and the cabins had no windows . This at first did put Mr T off but since watching television programs and when friends and colleagues going on cruises Mr T is gently warming to the idea of going on a cruise. One of the types of cruises a friend went on was a Baltic cruise where she was wowed seeing so many countries and their architectural splendour .

Why should you consider a cruise ?

If you've wanderlust and want to see a myriad of countries without having to keep flying to them then a cruise is ideal ! You'll also find on board like minded people in board to share in your passion of travelling whilst at the same time you'll have the opportunity for those quiet times that you might crave . On board you'll find great entertainment and a good selection of restaurants to dine it , the choice is yours . Also when you reach your destination you can go on one of the optional excursions with an informative guide or explore on your own. That's the superb thing about going on the cruise is that it is truely flexible , the only limit really is your imagination!

Where might you visit on a Baltic Cruise ?

Departing from Newcastle you sail to first Oslo Norway then a day at sea , having a day at sea allows you to completely relax , rest and unwind which is of course why you've come on a cruise. 

Oslo Norway 

 

The other destinations that you'll visit include St Petersburg Russia , Helskini Finland , Stockholm Sweden and many many more exciting cultural designations.

St Petersburg Russia 

 

Helsinki Finland 

 

Stockholm Sweden

 

You can even take a cruise closer to home whilst exploring the Highlands and as I'm Scottish I would particularly love to go on this !! 

Edinburgh Scotland 

 

I've heard that cruise ships are like a home from home and I'm all for being a comfortable explorer with attentive cruise staff on hand . So why not think of a cruise for your next holiday maybe I know I am especially with the teen off to university this year, and the cost isn't too dissimilar to what I'd pay for a holiday by air for the 2 of us.

All the cruises depart from Newcastle which is very easy to get to either by car , train or coach and even air with relative ease. I'm glad to have written this post for Thomson Cruises as it has got me thinking where I'd like to go on my next holiday.

First Rule Of Unicorn Club

The first rule of Unicorn club is that you don't ask about the Unicorn , I like fun for fun brings a sweetness to the world that sometimes you can put your finger on and sometimes you can't .  That precise sort of fun that just makes you smile a Joie de vie that's the stuff that's flowing through my veins , a uniqueness some say but what if I was lucky enough to be born like it rare as you might say as a Unicorn . I've had friends from childhood who didn't quite get my humour as a child but do know , I know I know I'm a trend setter.

When taking delivery of my superpermarket food delivery the young chap said ~

"What's with the beware of the Unicorm on the the delivery notes ?!"

"Ahhh you see fun and sparking conversation!"

" I see " says the chap somewhat bemused ...

"It says on the notes don't ask about the Unicorn " the young chap said 

"Well I'm glad you did " I said .

And with that he left in his little Onion van and now I have to think about my online shop for next week

Bread 

Milk 

Apples etc etc

In noted types " My imaginary Unicorn is sad that he doesn't have a date for Valentine's Day "

Imagines all the delivery drivers are doing " Rock , Paper Scissors " to see who comes to my house ... 

One Of My Greatest Loves is Books

It has seemed odd not reading for so very long , I did indeed had a stab at reading for the want of a better phrase at reading "The Girl on the Train " and it was quite a good read I found it easy . You see when I do read and I can read like a demon vivacious you'd say . My mind is taken over and I am away and the book if it grips me and it should as I will only go for a book that grabs me and then I am  galloping way like a Arabian horse.

I do love a bookshop it's a if the souls reach from the pages longing you to read them so that they can released .

Isn't 84 Charing Cross road beautifully human ?

 

And although my depression and anxiety has robbed me of many years of reading I can put this as a marker although I'm not reading yet as I did which was speed reading , it's a start .already I have read 30 pages of this , yes my mind did go " I demand you stop and worry about something completely irrelevant !" I kept on reading and it's a marvellous achievement . 

What's The Point In A Holiday ?

What's the point in a holiday ?

What's the point in a holiday , is a question I've often asked myself .

To people a holiday is many things be it their 2 weeks in the sun to making memories .

I love holidays , I think I would go crackers without a holiday, my planning of holidays can start years in advdncd infact my planning can start when I'm actually on a holiday much to my families bemusement ! This year we are going to Rome in August where it will be sweltering but I'll have my umbrella and I'll make everyone stop for drinks and ice cream.

To me the point of a holiday is family time and exploration of the mind , to explore places as if I'm the first person to go there is how I view travel. Holidays I think are reminders of the purpose of life , after all we go food shopping to survive then I think a holiday can show us some of the wonder of the world , life and people .

And as mentioned before this is the year my son goes on his first solo holiday with his six form friends before university , so for him it is the first real grasp of independence . When he first told us he was going I did the very 'mum' thing of running through a checklist of what to do and what not to do! I am sure I will do this every so often and he is going to have to pack his own case especially as they do ask "Did you pack this case yourself ?" ( though I think I will give him a hand maybe .. as he is bound to forget something ! )

What's the point in a holiday ?


Many reasons so many !