#BlogLife534 - Cupcake day

Every year I try to get specifically cupcakes for my birthday, I don't want a whole cake as it's just me consuming it and cake stopped being part of the traditional birthday celebration as well as cards maybe when the teenage years ended.

I wanted that more than gifts. I don't know why maybe it was more pleasing, than what I received.

This is my solo ritual, cupcakes which I used to purchase from a nearby Percy Ingles mini bakery and a sparkling non alcoholic drink like Shloer.

Red grape but now mostly Rose were my drinks of choice. The black chocolate flake cupcake was my favourite.

I rarely purchased these which is why they were a treat. The bakery is long gone now sadly.

I bought some Fever Tree drinks that were on offer 3 for £5, 2 lemonades and a white grape.

The grape is not sweet but not bitter, it's light and refreshing and I like it. It's bigger than I thought it would be for 500ml.

I haven't tried the others yet. Emma's Country Cakes from Ocado are pretty disgusting.

I don't know what it is, too sickly sweet and they don't taste like a traditional sponge.

I don't recommend them at all. £2.80 for a 6 pack, which is moderately priced for a decent size and there were no other choices available booo :(

Just tried the Premium lemonade and that's a lil sweeter but still natural and light.

The Sicilian lemonade tastes more lemony and a bit tarter, not a strong sour flavour but noticeably different.

I prefer the Premium one, there were a few flavours like Blood Orange but again it's hard to know which is sweet, which I prefer and what is tangy and bitter.

Ooh we've had fun trying the kitkats, sadly the hazelnut wasn't sent but a replacement caramel, which didn't appeal, so we gave it away.

The orange is lush, not too sweet or sour, just the right amount of zest and enjoyable.

The dark was the same, not bitter, just an interesting alternative.

The mint and hazelnut I am curious about now. Oh I tried some churros that were overcooked and bland, I'm not a fan.

They looked exactly like the mini apple pie bites that are luscious.

Growing up Kojak was my favourite detective show, I liked most of them.

Ironside, Cagney and Lacey, Columbo, etc but Kojak had me chuckling the most and last night I watched one of the spin off films he did Ariana.

Named after his daughter, so sweet. It was so entertaining and not predictable about a missing girl and a criminal and how were the two interlinked?

The ending was a bit anti-climactic but it was action packed. I wish the former cast members were involved in it too though.

#BlogLife316 - What's different about today?

I'm bloated, nauseated and cramping but still no period. I think the big thing is, I don't feel depressed this newly passed birthday.

I'm not sure what's different exactly. I did have some large cash gifts which I never asked or hinted for.

It's not a milestone birthday. I'm just middle aged which sounds funny because mentally I feel like a teenager sometimes, very immature and silly.

Physically I do feel my age and then some, certain pains are getting worse and not disappearing but less intense, unless I make a movement and then it flairs up cruelly.

I did get myself some treats. A toblerone which I haven't had for years. I just wanted a different indulgence.

Cake is always a necessity. I'll hit my favourite supermarket and get some alcoholic ones but for the moment I was craving black forest gateaux, minus the cherries..

Iceland was sold out though, instead I opted for a classic victoria sponge cake,

It's cream, jam and I'm not sure if the topping is coconut or icing or sugar. Then after this celebration is over, I can go back to minimal splurges.

I also just fancied crisps. I hadn't bought them in a while. I got  wheat crunchies. I can't stand tomatoes but in this snack version, they are my favourites.

I'm relishing my Bridget Jones marathon as it's feel good, silly and funny all in one.

I hadn't realised how annoying Darcy was. I hate when serious men, get together with carefree bubbly girls, they just seem to take away their joy and make them uptight. Ugh!!

I guess that's why I look for someone that's a bit silly and lighthearted. I have enough drama in my life for both of us, so I need gaiety from that person to decompress.

I do want to buy some clothes but I have to make sure I am home on the day they deliver.

Ooh I finally got my blink eye drops. I have a bit left over on the other one, so when I use it, as usual I will put a review up.

#BlogLife99 - Should I take one last look back?

I packed up and thought I had everything stored in my black overnight bag and then I clipped my hair back and for once the breeze wasn't blowing the hair in my face.

For the first time in ages I decided to wear makeup. I always do my eyes and lips but this time because of the mask. I didn't wear lippy and I am down to my last bit of chapstick.

I decided on a pinky base and then swept a purple line across to look funky and it is simple but looks cute. I was going to do my nails too but there was no time.

I arrived with no layers on just a pinky long flowing top and dark purple trousers and because the sun was shining so brightly I was warm and toasty.

My phone died a few hours later and I was sticking it into the usb charger cable and it wasn't clicking into place, in fact it seemed loose.

I did that for several minutes until it finally dawned on me, the main phone, the samsung now takes a smart charger which is wider than the regular ones and I forgot it at home.

Argh!!!!! My phone has merely 20% battery remaining so I switched it off and then ordered a spare lead on Ebay, which will hopefully arrive tomorrow or early next week.

I had a credit voucher for Curry's that I have been dying to get rid off and mama reminded me I could have used it for that. Grr.

My back is really killing me but my shiatsu massager is at home as mama said don't bring much, I have surprises for you.

I am trying out some pain relief binaural beats to see if it helps because I keep wincing with every movement. Presently it has been a chocolate fest with chocolate cake, nutty cereal bars.

In addition to some nutty chocolates. This is our chocolate fix for a few months now. I want to lay down but it is too early. I can't wait for mama to see her gift.

She loved the colour and style, it is very bold and pretty and she saved the bottle of non alcoholic wine that I bought her for Mother's day earlier in the year, for us to savour.

I told her to open it but she wanted us to experience it together. For the price, it is a very big bottle and very tasty. It isn't too sweet at all.

I have great taste and can sniff out a bargain anywhere. I'm sad that my charger lead didn't arrive today (Saturday). I have been using it for a couple of seconds and then switching it off.

It probably has about 15% battery left now eek. I miss texting, calls, my games and just having a high speed phone that can handle anything.

Mama kept bragging that her place is always breezy but there is no cooling air and her fan keeps dying so I feel like I am living in a sauna.

I also keep having to bend down and I just feel uncomfortable and achey constantly. My temper snapped a bit when she expects me to finish whole gallons of products the moment I unseal them. 

Grr you have room in the fridge. I don't eat massive amounts at a time. When I open something I consume it within a few days not down the damn thing on the same day, shish!

It'll get consumed or it won't but I just need a bit of peace. Her place is open plan so there's no escape /privacy. 

I'm also bloated and though grateful for the hospitality, I'm used to my own pace and being able to rest when possible.

I really miss it and the games would have been distressing me but now the Samsung has died for real. I don't know if I can go another day without a charger and no air. 

I should have ignored her warning and packed my long lasting fan. It's so powerful and makes such a huge difference in making me feel calm and refreshed. 

Looking forward to being back home where it's easier and my body gets to heal more conveniently but it is a new day and I slept really well so for now I feel a lot better.

I am just waiting for her postie to arrive so I can pounce on him and hopefully get my charger cable. Keep everything crossed that it comes on day 2 and not when it is predicted which is tomorrow.