Hello amigos! It’s been a while. So let me catch you up because obviously all of you have been wringing your hands and waiting mournfully to find out what’s been happening in my life. Right?
There’s been a LOT of travel. The Girl and I have visited Prague, Venice, Barcelona, Paris and Lisbon.
We are off for a week long walk in the Scottish Highlands on Saturday. Yes. Week long. WALK. I don’t know what possessed me to book this guided walk, so don’t ask. It’s a total of about 80 miles through the West Highland Way. I’m hoping it will be one of those life-altering walks that will be made into a coming of age movie someday. Alternately, I will also be satisfied if it will be a body altering walk!
Speaking of body altering – The Girl and I have been working out with a trainer for a while now and for the first time in a very long time I am very happy with my body. The funny part is that my weight hasn’t budged much and I am still at about 65 kilos. If you had told me 3 months ago that my weight would be 65 kilos, I would have been quite depressed. But now I rarely weigh myself and when I look in the mirror I feel very happy at the sight of the woman looking back at me. I do have occasional moments of ‘ugh! Nothing fits me’ but they’re so rare that I’m not concerned.
In other body related news, I’m on my way to becoming vegan. The most interesting part? I’m not doing this to lose weight or tone down. I’ve been doing a lot of reading and podcast listening and feel like it’s the right thing to do. More on that in another post.
And last but not the least, I have bought myself a Brompton cycle and, after much deliberation, she has been christened ‘Buffy‘. The name had to be a strong female name (hence the Slayer reference) but also one that I wouldn’t want to use for any offspring I might have someday. I have started to cycle to work and back when the weather allows it and when my thighs don’t feel like jelly. Here she is:
Me Said:
on May 31, 2012 at 12:39 am
Love it! The post, the pic & hearing you’re well!
Broom Said:
on May 31, 2012 at 6:40 am
Thanks and it’s about time you posted an update!
The Bride Said:
on May 31, 2012 at 2:25 am
“because obviously all of you have been wringing your hands and waiting mournfully to find out what’s been happening in my life. ” Yes.
Also, you liked Venice best right?
Broom Said:
on May 31, 2012 at 6:39 am
Venice just scraped into first place after Prague. So, yes!
The Bride Said:
on May 31, 2012 at 6:45 am
Haven’t been to Prague but is on must-do list.
R Said:
on May 31, 2012 at 7:23 am
WOW at Brompton.. been eying those for a while. How is the ride ?
Broom Said:
on May 31, 2012 at 10:41 pm
👍go for it. You will love the ride!
Sig Said:
on May 31, 2012 at 12:14 pm
That sounds awesome! I’ve been toying with the idea of veganism, but would need to ease into it I think. Haven’t read to much but I tend to eat more that way anyways. Unless I’m in Lanka and am gorging on the yummy seafood!
Good for you about the body-altering experience. We are totally more than a number on the scale and the best way of telling is by looking in the mirror and the way your clothes fit. Build muscle
Am incredibly jealous of all the travel! The walk sounds like fun! Hope you have a great time
smartassbride Said:
on June 2, 2012 at 5:48 pm
I love that cycle!
Broom Said:
on June 2, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Me too! Buffy is awesome. 👍
Hg Said:
on July 7, 2012 at 1:57 pm
How long did five cities take? I am hoping to cram three cities into 2 and a half weeks! and was just wondering.
Broom Said:
on July 8, 2012 at 4:20 pm
We spent 3 nights in each city and felt like it was just enough but could have done with more time in Prague and Lisbon.