Instead of starting with the usual apology for being absent for a while, I will just jump straight into my next story.

Athens – well, what a city. A city that is old, dirty & incredibly busy… yet absolutely beautiful & maybe just a little bit magical. The city is ancient & a brilliant word to describe it would be sprawling. At first glance, it seems over populated, sidewalks need to be weeded & the buildings need a new coat of paint, but that’s just the rough exterior – once you start making your way around, you’ll find quint little café’s & picturesque churches hidden in the narrow streets.

Smiling because I have my baklava.

Before going to Athens, I knew I definitely wanted to go to the Parthenon at the Acropolis. I guess so does everyone else who visits Athens. I made a huge mistake though & I did…

Go dress-up? [Dior exhibit at Victoria & Albert Museum] Go bare?[Three Graces by Canova, V&A Museum] Go wild? [Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts. Clockwise from top left: Easy Tiger by Mach Brothers, My Ghosts by John Davies, Angel Heart by Bella Easton, Border Crossing by Cathy de Monchaux] Go for it? [Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts] Go political? [Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts. Keep Ou by Banksy] Go wet! [Courtyard gardens and pool, Victoria & Albert Museum, London] Just don’t go for the rules.[Okay, I didn’t see anyone actually smoking unless you count those hipsters vaping at the back… ]

Those of you who are keeping me company on my latest attempt at fitness in mind and body, will know I recently took up yoga but had decided not to get a mat in case it was a five minute wonder.

Events were taken out of my hands on Tuesday last week. I mentioned my new activity in a mobile message to the firstborn and lo and behold, two days later, a purple yoga mat arrived by post! Not only that, but my surprise gift was accompanied by an additional complementary gift – a small towel with which to mop my brow or hands. (Am I supposed to be working up a sweat?)  

Now I have little excuse not to keep up my daily workout. Currently, I’m developing integrity in my torso – so that’s nice. 

I have been firmly instructed by my daughter not to share any photos whilst…

Your DAILY MESSAGE from Angels

You RECEIVE the BEST NEWS EVER!

We love you

Bring it, Angels!!!

I never know what age you are turning into,
forever and always young and new.

Your bones may shatter,

your hair may grey.

But like a warrior better,

your hands will sway.

The beauty of the sharp jaw,

that million dollar smile.

A firm stand by the law,

in cute ways defined juvenile.

Up to brim, can’t love you more,

even in pain,you heal my wounds so sore.

Maybe I can’t gift you anything bigger,

but like peace in heaven, my love for you will always shimmer.

Hello everyone, well I am very thrilled as I have been nominated by my fellow blogger, Ashish Kumar, for this quote challenge. This is my first quote challenge, so I am anxiously excited about it. Ashish is an extraordinary writer who writes on a wide variety of topics. His blog ‘ashish-vision’ is truly inspiring, captivating and promises worth. Here is the link to his blog.

https://ashishvision.wordpress.com/

Rules

1. Thank the selector.
2. Post two quotes for the dedicated topic of the day.
3. Select 3 bloggers to participate in the 3.2.1 QuoteMechallenge.

Here are two of my favorite quotes that I love. Whenever life pulls me down, these lines help me get back on the track of life.

Quote 1.

“Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.”

-Eleanor Roosevelt

Quote 2.

“The one who can go too far can only find out how far one…