It's been busy for me lately, mostly celebrating my thirtieth birthday - three years too late.

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Although my birthday fell on Easter Sunday this year (the only time that's likely to happen in my lifetime!), celebrations started early this year when my mum came down in the week to take me shopping and for lunch. We had an exhausting but successful day as I am now managing to fit into size ten jeans for the first time in fifteen years. Hurrah! (Definite proof though that clothes sizes have changed, as I know I am definitely not as small, nor as light as the last time I was a size 10!)

Anyway to get to the three years late, my husband had promised me a luxury weekend away for my thirtieth three years ago. I was five months pregnant at the time and not overly delighted (!) when it then turned out that despite booking the time off he'd also agreed to go away on a work conference that weekend and it was too late to cancel! I have never let him forget it (of course!)and this year he finally tried to make it up to me by taking me away for a fantastic luxury spa break.

Although we were only gone 24 hours, I managed to cram in a manicure, pedicure, facial and back massage. It was was also set in the most beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, with a lovely ozone filtered/cleaned pool (the water is so much softer than when its chlorinated) and fantastic food. Our magnificent suite was in the clock tower (not chiming, thank goodness) and also had a spa bath. It was like a short glimpse of heaven!

However, despite all this pampering, life has not been a 'bed of roses'. I got caught in a short snow blizzard while jogging on Good Friday and seem to have hurt my back. Although I managed a little light swimming while we were away, I am now on enforced rest and am already getting exercise withdrawal symptoms! It is so frustrating!

Still, I suppose it all means more time for blogging and writing, and I haven't done much of either lately. Every cloud has a silver lining, as they say, though personally I'd prefer no clouds at all!

Hope everyone had a great Easter!