Sentence a Day: February 2019

The welcome to Nürnberg sign at the airport in Germany, featuring local hero, artist Albrecht Dürer

Nürnberg; see Feb 25

Friday 1 Feb

Woke up to snow- about a teaspoon full! Worked from home. In the evening, Team Hanlon unfortunately lost in the pub quiz that was raising money for J's sister's charity foundation.

Sat 2 Feb

Went into London. Exchanged a Pandora bracelet for a larger size (the more charms, the more difficult it becomes to fasten). Watched a documentary about vegan ultra marathon runner Fiona Oakes.

Sun Feb 3

Sunny; did Power Plate and went to Epping to do my shopping. I have a few snowdrops in the garden to remind me spring is in sight.

Monday Feb 4

Horrible rainy conditions. Listened to a sad documentary podcast Seriously, about a man with dementia who wrote a book a few years ago, Haunts of the Black Masseur: the swimmer as hero.

Tues Feb 5

Working at home. Did a Power Plate class before work.

Weds Feb 6

Had time to go food shopping on the way to work. Nice lunch with Berenice. Had my annual appraisal.

Thurs Feb 7

Did an Amazon pre-order of Kindle book You Know You Want this (includes the cult short story Catperson, from the NY Times). We have a major event at the end of the month and it's now very busy - I'm organising a filming schedule and other activities.

Fri Feb 8

Working at home. Been tough week. Ghastly weather. Getting stuck into the new book. The stories are a little disturbing.

Sat Feb 9

Did an all-day yoga workshop run by a friend, Jodie. It was in a barn out in the countryside. Very enjoyable.

Sun Feb 10

Power Plate followed by shopping, cleaning and hoovering. Was intending to do a blog shoot but by 3pm had run out of momentum.

Mon Feb 11

In the office. Awful day. Glad to get away early.

Tues Feb 12

Working from home. Sunny spring like day.

Weds Feb 13

In office. Went to Tesco first. New blog post, fashion tips for the petite over-50s. I'm not petite at 5'5, so it took a lot of research.

Thurs Feb 14

Didn't do anything for Valentine's Day. In office. Busy but fun day. My favourite night of the week, knowing I'm home until Mon.

Fri Feb 15

Beautiful spring day. Tulips starting to show. At home. Fish n chips. Finished The Necessary Marriage, Elisa Lodato.

Sat Feb 16

Not sunny sadly. Had patch test at a hairdresssers in Epping. Did food shopping. Got 2 kitchen magazines as we're finally planning to get the kitchen done. Have been putting it off for years. The naturalized bulbs look lovely in Epping.

Clusters of crocuses under the trees in Epping, Essex

Sun Sun 17

Sunny again. Went to Power Plate and Sainsbury's. Roast beef. Both of John's kids are on holiday so it was just us. Did a yoga session with Robyn Kristen which ended with the most blissful relaxation.

Mon Feb 18

Half term so the roads are quieter. Saw the Feb full moon. Not a great day. Felt stressed and irritable when I got home. Watched a documentary about one of our favourite hills in the Lake District, Blencathra, which was soothing

Tues Feb 19

Sunny. J took delivery of new cushions and covers for the conservatory furniture, and put them on.

Weds February 20

Working at home. Did Power Plate. Very busy! Hoping it would have tailed off by now. Published a blog post on outfits I've been wearing.

Thurs Feb 21

In office. Briefed APAC colleagues on the big industry event next week. So much still to get across the line. Started my prep by sorting out my boarding pass, conference pass etc

Friday Feb 22

At home. Very busy. By 4pm, and after PP, suddenly completely exhausted. Went to the pub for dinner.

Sat Feb 23

Sunny. Hair done in Epping for the first time. Bit nerve wracking as it was colour and a cut, but went well. On the way, watched transfixed as dozens of deer crossed the road.

Selfie in a hairdressers salon showing the "after" of highlights and a cut

Sun Feb 24

The usual Power Plate class and shopping. Tomorrow leave for Nürnberg for the big trade show. Had a lot to print off (the only time I ever print things). Wrote two blog posts for while I'm away, and did a photo shoot. Changed sheets, cooked a roast dinner. Tiring day. Alarm set for 4.15.

Mon Feb 25

Got to the airport early even for me. Had porridge in one of the cafes. Arrived in Nürnberg just after 10am. Did some email in my hotel and then went over to the conference venue, the Messe, where our stand was being built. Always amazing to see how untidy the halls are, with fork lift trucks and rubbish everywhere, compared to the next day when it's all pristine.

Tues Feb 26

The show opened. We were ready! Busy day for me, coordinating videos and social media. Had an unhealthy meal from a shop in the train station (sandwich and crisps), and early to bed.

Weds Feb 27

V hectic day. Our stand was even busier today. No sitting at all. Utterly exhausted when got back to hotel at 6.30. Had a bath to soothe my throbbing feet. I had a healthier diet today but suspect dehydration and caffeine withdrawal are making me more tired than usual.

The dream team

Thurs 28 Feb

Last day of the show. Weather still good but J got caught in rain at home. Drank more water and paced myself better. Show ended at 5pm. Had cava on the booth. Team went out for the usual end-of-show celebration. Traditional Bavarian place - I had this braised beef and gingerbread gravy. Didn't eat much of the potato dumpling. Set alarm for 4am for the taxi taking us to the airport.

That was my month - now let's hear about yours!

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