Just Gilly

I made a mistake at work this week. It was a big boob and my boss was really great but I felt so bad. It was simple but avoidable and I know mistakes happen. We all make mistakes don't we? I've made some hum dingers in the past. Some I'll talk about (singing and swearing in the bank then being sick in the lift - after Xmas lunch) and some just make me want to curl up in embarrassment! However I realised this week that I felt so bad about this most recent error because I aim to be perfect. Which is hilarious because I'm anything but perfect. I'm so far from perfect I'm off the scale! But I'm devastated that I'm not perfect. I've always wanted to be a bit Stepford wife. Hair done, smartly dressed, perfect nails, baking and cooking, everyday. You're lucky if I'm all of these things once a year!  Look at the photo. That's my banana cake. I was super excited as I'd added chocolate chips (don't worry, I hate banana cake).  Long story sh...

My at home working!  We've been watching Perfect Planet. Have you seen it? The photography is amazing, it's very interesting and David Attenborough is so cool. His voice instantly de-stresses me. It's very telling how I've reacted though. When the wolves were trying to eat the snow hares, I was beside myself, hiding behind the cushion. And yet when the birds were catching fish it didn't bother me at all! Hares are cute, fish obviously aren't.  This made me think about this potentially perfect world and I did decide that the UK, Great Britain, England, Scotland, Wales etc. Whatever you call it, but this piece of land is pretty good. And I'll share with you why, in my very humble opinion. 1. We have mountains, lochs and lakes, rivers and streams, low lands, forests and woods. 2. We have a beautiful coast (really stunning in places) and even if you live right in the middle of the country you're not that far away. Think Canada! 3. We have masses of history b...

Now it's nothing awful but I need some advice. Do I make my bed every day or not?  So let's start with some info first. My bed has a top sheet first then the duvet. As you can see I have a panel going up through the middle so when I make the bed this must be proper straight. No wonky-ness allowed! Then my pillow needs plumping. I'm the only one with a feather pillow, hubby doesn't like them. Then I have the posh pillows that match the duvet cover. These go on the floor at night. Our heads never touch them. Once they have been successfully placed evenly I sort the throw at the bottom and final plonk the cushion in the middle (at the moment just one cushion. But sometimes up to 5 cushions.) I'm guessing no one would be surprised to hear that hubby is not impressed with cushions and throws them on the floor in disdain! Now we have the background let's discuss the dilemma. I like to get out of bed and throw back the covers so the bed and sheets can breathe. At least...

  I started my new job. I had to pop into the office to sign my contract and pick up my laptop to allow me to work from home. My boss had left me a card and gift to welcome me. The book 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse'. I hadn't heard of it, though I believe it's quite popular. It's just delightful. Lots of pencil sketches and heart warming sayings. It reminds me a little of Winnie the Pooh. What a lovely way to be welcomed to a new job. I was blown away I must say. This job will be fantastic if that's just my first day. Once settled at home I had a zoom meeting with my new boss. At the end of my induction she asked me to open the book at a random page. The saying I opened on is my saying of the week. Quite pertinent I think too. I think you'll get a lot of post scripts from the book over the next few weeks. It is an odd feeling to be back in a position where I don't know what I'm doing. It's a brand new job with a brand new firm of cou...

Well thank goodness for that. 2020 is over. Though I'm not quite convinced that 2021 will be any better. Let's see shall we. So how many resolutions do I repeat again? 1. Lose weight - I don't want to talk about it (but keep reading as I'll change my mind later). 2. Drink more water - only if I fall asleep in the bath. 3. Exercise more - how many new excuses can I come up with this year? Ooh there's a bone in my leg. I think the Hogmanay fairies have been whispering in my ears. I've had a complete and utter turn around. You've all heard the saying 'What's the definition of madness? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results'. My weight loss to a T. I've decided that I need to love this body that I have. No, I'm not staying I plan to stay this size, not at all, I need to be healthier but it's difficult to improve on something you hate so much. I'm thinking if I can love it, like it or at least appreciate it ...