My Life on a Plate

February Flappage

Without wishing my time away I'm always relieved when January is out the way. It's such a long, dreary month when the spring seems so far away and there's little to enjoy with the weather and lack of colour in nature.

February has started beautifully in England. Clear blue skies, mild temperatures in the day time and already buds and bulbs appearing. I doubt it will last but I'll enjoy it while it does. So, plans for this month?

1. On the writing front I'll keep my promise to submit one item to a publisher and enter at least one contest on WDC. I have a few new pieces brewing for other competitions I've seen on the internet too.

2. Last February I commited to losing some weight and was pleased with the results. I lost 21 pounds in six months. A little has crept back on, but I'm determined to get back on track and lose another 14 pounds by summer.

3. Paul and Mey Ling will land in Melbourne, Australia later tonight and it will be interesting to see what progresses from there. It's still not an easy thing to cope with, but certainly a story unfolding.

4. I shall start killing my verrucas. I've had them on my foot for nearly two years and as they pay no rent, it's time for them to go. No treatments have worked so far, so I intend consulting a chiropodist.

5. On the social front there's little happening but I am going to another school reunion tonight. So I better get moving. I'll post my holiday photos below but please forgive any errors as I think I've put my contact lens in the wrong eyes. A good start to the evening, but after a few vinos will I care?