Category Archives: Lifestyle

Diet and exercise plan #01: 20/07/18

Posted on 20/07/2018 by The Librain

This is a new venture for me starting today. Having felt really down for a few days, since my weigh-in last week when I found out that I am now 12.5 stones, I am trying to pick myself up and … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 18/07/18

Posted on 18/07/2018 by The Librain

I have really enjoyed reading very varied books this week. Well, when I say enjoyed, I actually gave up on one of them – very unusual for me, but liberating! My first book was The Power by Naomi Alderman. I … Continue reading →

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Update 17/07/18

Posted on 17/07/2018 by The Librain

I am finding it very hard to write this week, although I will upload the usual Reading Roundup post tomorrow, if possible. After Friday’s horrible coughing attack, I had several slightly less awful ones over the weekend and yesterday. Also … Continue reading →

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Update 13/07/18: Coughing attack

Posted on 13/07/2018 by The Librain

PLEASE DON’T READ IF THIS MIGHT TRIGGER YOU IN ANY WAY! At about 11.00 this morning I thought I was going to die. I was curled up at the bottom of the stairs fighting for each breath and struggling to … Continue reading →

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Update 12/07/18: Hermès scarves Autumn/Winter 2018

Posted on 12/07/2018 by The Librain

I am not supposed to be buying any more Hermès scarves as I have been put on a ban! Despite that, I have been following the relevant thread on The Purse Forum – Hermès Fall/Winter 18 scarves – and thinking … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 11/07/18

Posted on 11/07/2018 by The Librain

I have finished two books this week and am part way through another two. This isn’t my usual way of reading. Most of the time I complete one book before taking up the next. At the moment, however, with the … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 10/07/18

Posted on 10/07/2018 by The Librain

I am feeling pleased because I managed to go to my hospital appointment this morning. Due to illness, I have missed the last two, so I really needed to talk to my doctor. Unfortunately, he was not available, but his … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 09/07/18

Posted on 09/07/2018 by The Librain

I am continuing to struggle with this hot weather. Despite us taking all possible measures, our house seems to retain the heat and our bedroom becomes the warmest room during the evening. My breathing is seriously affected and I need … Continue reading →

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Update 05/07/18

Posted on 05/07/2018 by The Librain

This will be a very short post as the heat and humidity are having quite an effect on me today. In addition, Elder Son is having his annual day away from home to cope with the loss of his best … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 04/07/18

Posted on 04/07/2018 by The Librain

First of all, I must tell you that I have read 56 books in the first half of the year – not bad going I think! Not that I am trying to break any records, of course. I have been … Continue reading →

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