The Return of the 'Special Relationship'

OK peeps, enough is enough. I demand the return of the 'special relationship' between the US and the UK.

Sure we've had our differences, we've changed Prime Ministers and Presidents and we've all had the opportunity to flex our independence muscle.

But aren't we stronger together?

Now I know how awkward it can be post-break-up and 'trying again' so I propose with start with shopping. Please let me buy all your lovely goodies of fabulousness in your shops and ship them to me here. True, this is the real reason I want the return of the relationship but really, isn't it just a compliment dressed up in a Visa Bill?

There's so much I love about American shops and there's nothing worse than making it all the way through the online checkout process only to get the flash-up red-boxed warning saying that they do not ship to your country. Sob.

So Mr Cameron. President Obama. What do we say? Let the shoppers unite!

Stepping Away from the Trolley

You wouldn’t think much could happen in 20 minutes. That potentially your life may change. Yet in my morning commute, I decided to take another step in changing my life. (Cue dramatic music) Duh duh duuuuuuh!

Before you get excited and I start hyperventilating, let me say that I simply decided on a self-imposed shopping embargo for the foreseeable future. So that would be a no to tatts or a sex change or anything else daytime-soap-ish that usually follows the words “changing my life”. Sorry!

Somehow I’ve found myself on a slippery slope of buying lovely delights and treats for myself (although I hasten to add, I think we all deserve a little something every now and then) and I’m at a place where I’d like more of my happiness to come from within and non-material things than from Amazon!

Personally I think this is going to be harder than losing weight but wish me luck because here I go!