5 Things: Another Little Update.

Oh, how I do love a good update post – not just on my own blog (seriously, I don’t have the most exciting life but I just love doing these posts) but I’m all over life updates from my favourite bloggers too. I’ve been pretty busy lately, which may come as a surprise to some – so let me fill you in…

01. The Album Launch
You guys will probably already know that Jordan’s band (Flood of Red) released their second album ‘Throw’ last week, it’s been pretty exciting as all the reviews etc. come in and I am loving the finished result. Is it too much to say that I’ve been playing it constantly? Who cares. I went down to London last Monday for the album launch party which was just a small private thaang that their label put on in Camden. That was the day of the launch so it was really fun! Here’s the iTunes link if you fancy having a listen, I think my favourite songs are Hiding Out and

02. London
I decided to stay in London for a few days (which then turned in to a week and a half) to get some things done and hang out with my homies. I saw SO many people, I was actually really pleased that I got to see so many of my favourites. I mostly had work stuff going on, but I managed to fit in a little bit of shopping, a night out with Meg & Janna, a breakfast with Toni & Guy Lily & Emma, a trip to & Other Stories (managed to leave with nothing, go me), a whole lotta breakfast dates and even cocktails and guacamole with Anna… plus so much more!
The whole trip was super fun, and hopefully I’ll be back down in no time.

03. Flat Updates
So, as I’ve already said (I think?) we’ve been living out of the living room of our new-ish flat for some time now because a wall needs replastered and I was waiting for my mum to come and do it. They’ve been pretty busy with the selling of their own house though so I’ve actually called someone in to do it. I was really hesitant because we have this incredible ornate coving around the top of the walls, where it meets the ceiling, and I was worried that the plasterer would ruin it. I’m going to take a chance and pray that it doesn’t get ruined and hopefully soon we should have a fully functioning bedroom! I am overly excited about this.
I think after that, I might get the kitchen retiled with dark grey grout (black might be too bold, says my mum) but this isn’t a priority and could end up being quite pricey so we’ll see. I’d also like to stain the wooden floors in the living room a nice chocolate brown, but it seems a big job! I’m trying to do everything slowly and make sure I get it right first time, not just with DIY but with furniture too. More so I don’t notice the cost too much either…

04. Fitness
I joined the gym today in a bid to get a bit more toned. I’m not really sure how I feel about the gym, I find the whole thing really boring. It’s kind of like school, you’re forever watching the clock. I’m determined to stick at it, though – I’ve realised that I’m total quitter at things like this. I prefer to do my exercise without thinking – walking everywhere and having a regular cycle – but it’s just not cutting it these days. Here’s hoping I find a way to make it a little more thrilling.

05. Everything Else
I’m trying to find the time to squeeze in more DIY bits and pieces, as well as more fun things for Nouvelle. I hope you’ve all been enjoying the posts going up over there, we have such a great team!
In other news, we almost, almost got another kitten the other day – I was nearly crying watching them all play together and I had to really force myself to walk away and leave them behind. Mouse is enough work at the moment so I don’t think it’s the time to get another cat. Sad times!

What’s new with you guys?!