Where did January go?

I always seem to be in a vile mood on mondays. I know it's nothing unusual, but it was as if every fibre of my being resented being in the office yesterday. Maybe I'm just enjoying weekends so much these days that it's like being on a mini holiday and the return to work is more traumatic. Anyway - doesn't matter now - I feel great today and ready to tackle anything. What a turnaround!

The weekend was OK. G was working on Saturday and forgot he had to stay late so we had to cancel our dinner plans. We had a lovely day on Sunday though. Walk in the woods, trip to the gym where we spent most of the time in the outdoor hot tub and after in the bar reading the papers. Then out for a heart-to-heart chat over pizza - lovely after 2 weeks without much time together. Did bugger all housework and chores but we had a great time. All over far too quickly.

More plans and discussions about the big trip. I really want to get on with finding some suitable boots as quickly as possible. I need to make sure they're going to be light-weight and comfortable enough for wearing a lot, but robust enough for trekking. I wish I could just take some good walking shoes, but I know if we do any steep stuff as we're intending I'll miss the ankle support. And I can't take both. I just know how hot I'm going to be in boots - and I don't mean in a sexy way… oh lord no, quite the opposite.

I've been trying to warn G he's going to have to get used to seeing me in my natural state. No make-up, infrequent opportunities to shave legs, etc. He doesn't seem bothered at all. I hope I find it liberating. Reckon I'll be sneaking in a small selection of multi-functional grooming items all the same...