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Northampton, United Kingdom
Welcome to my Blog. I set this up after realising I spend far too much time updating my Facebook status and living in hope that one day a celeb will reply to one of my Tweets. So if you like reality TV, makeup, short story ideas, magazines, chocolate and the occasional gym class, then this is the blog for you. Now get that tea brewing, grab a couple of digestives and let yourself escape into my world...you never know, you might like it here!

Thought of the day...

"The best time for new beginnings is now..."

Tuesday 22 May 2012

Keep on moving!

Stepping back onto the scales this week didn’t exactly put a smile on my face when I saw the pounds were creeping back on and I’ve been feeling disappointed with myself ever since. However, after mulling over why this has happened, I realise I have been indulging perhaps a little more than usual. Infact, I have been quite the social butterfly of late, fluttering my way through party central catching up with friends, enjoying wedding and birthday celebrations, gigs, dining out and a lot of vodka! I don’t regret any of it though but now the madness has calmed down, I am relishing in some much needed r and r and am starting to refocus to get back on track.

I have rejuvenated my fitness routine and have started walking again. Now the weather has improved, getting outside after work has been, quite literally, a breath of fresh air! I’ve even found a beautiful scenic route close to home which I have decided to use on a regular basis. With my gym membership on hold, it is important I find an alternative to the treadmill and cross trainer before I turn into a couch potato and at the moment, walking is what I am enjoying. My passion for exercise never lasts for long though and I am already looking at other options to keep me focused. Burlesque classes are still on the list, but I have to wait another month for the next session to begin. Then there is boot camp which a friend of mine runs, but the idea of that scares me! I did see a guy skipping outside his house a few weeks ago which prompted me to consider buying one of my own, or going one step further and setting up an obstacle course in my street, but I’m concerned the neighbours might think I’m a little crazy?

As my mind ponders over my options, I am looking forward to the weird and wonderful ideas that may pop into my head over the next few months. Exercise isn’t my idea of heaven, but I have no choice because I need to do it to help shift the weight but also to keep fit so I might as well find something I enjoy, and at this rate, anything is possible!

Sunday 6 May 2012

I've been published!

It has always been my dream to be a published writer and one day I hope to write a collection of books for the world to enjoy and today marks a significant step in that direction. I am pleased to announce and share with you my first ever published short story thanks to Melanie Gow at Glow Magazine. Seeing potential in me has given me a big confidence boost and I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity to share my writing.

Please take a look and enjoy!

Tanya

http://www.glowmagazine.me/the-escape-a-short-story/