Sending Out Christmas Cards

I think it's because Moon and I were friends for quite a while before we were boyfriend and girlfriend and maybe to some extent because we're still such good friends now but considering we've been together for so long it surprises me how many 'couple' milestones we're still reaching.

December 2013, it's about joint Christmas cards. We've sent gifts to people as a couple before but I was pretty nervous about this mass statement to our friends and family. I guess it all feels pretty grown up and like anything that's grown up, it's scary. I was actually pretty surprised by how un-bothered my friends were to receive a Christmas card from the both of us, and actually more surprised to see that they seemed to like it.

We got them printed from moo.com, a company I really trust for quality after using them for business cards when I properly thought I could hack freelance Photography. They didn't disappoint either, their system was really easy to use and they arrived really quickly in a neat package. The paper and print quality was pretty great for these too and I'd definitely recommend them, obviously the files I used were pretty high-res anyway but there wasn't any smudging or blurring.



Do you get our festive anagram?
After taking photographs of Doll in the snow at the beginning of the year, I thought that a Christmas card would be a great way to share it, it was just a shame I had to wait so long. Doll was a bit confused by the snow and I guess we took advantage of her a little but I do enjoy having such a placid little cat.



Hopefully everyone will have got these cards in time for Christmas and although it was a small milestone, we'll have been together 7 and a half years next week so I guess it was a little silly to be so worried. I'm already looking forward to picking out a picture for next year. I quite like the personalised touch - especially doing doodles on each envelope and card to make up for everyone pretty much getting the same thing.


My ma certainly appreciated my efforts...

Snow More.

It's been a week since there was pretty, fluffy white snow falling from the sky. Now in it's place is weird, crispy ice. I nearly fell and broke my neck this morning, I didn't, but the risk was there and that's why this weather is horrid.

It sure was pretty before it was ruined (since it's such an inconvenience) though, so here are some photos I took during Friday and Saturday's snow days. This weekend is still looking to be a bit quiet, thanks to lack of funds but I'm sure it will do me some good to rest.



After the 10 minute walk from the station to home / Some how the tunnel to our garden was filled with snow!

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It's so funny how invisible Doll is in these pictures, I'm sure she's not this white in person.




Sometimes I think it's pretty funny that people always comment on what a beaut she is, because yeah, she is, but she's so naughty and annoying the other 99% of the time that I don't notice it until I take a step back.



This poor guy's head is now on the floor, but we used his nose in tonight's chicken enchiladas so it's okay.


Moon's wearing socks on his hands because he doesn't own any gloves...



Cat bully.

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I also thought I'd share my soundtrack of last weekend with you too, all of some of my favourite songs at the moment that I can't stop listening to, I'm sure I'll be blaring this out on this Saturday and Sunday morning too, definitely rekindled my love with Spotify.

Photo An Hour 1/12: January.

20/01/2013
I guess picking a snowy Sunday where not much is able to happen was a silly choice for a Photo An Hour, but I do so enjoy quiet things anyway. So if you hadn't got the newsletter, it snowed. It's pretty, it's even snowing more now, but it's annoying, I like wrapping up for winter but I sure am looking for spring, I miss flowers.


10am:
(That's a little white lie, these days any time after half 10 is disgustingly late so the fact I tumbled out of bed at 10:45 is neither here nor there)
It was snowing again, after having a day off on Saturday and having 5 inches fall on Friday but it was super fine so not much happened.


11am:
I'm not sure Doll knows what to make of the snow at all, but her love of outdoors has kind of made her get over it.
It is quite fun throwing snowballs for her.


12pm:
Brunch, a lovely Sunday treat.


1pm:
See what I mean about Doll being a bit of a sweetheart?


2pm:
We were a little optimistic about whether the snow would melt so it meant we had to pop out for milk.


3pm:
Finally sorting through my Florida photos on Facebook, only to be thwarted by their awful uploader.
Am I the only one who gets a little sad when things aren't in order?


4pm:
Two treats from Sainsbury's - a chocolate chip cookie and lemonade ♥


5pm:
In the mood for baking bread.


6pm:
The finished result, a bit different from my last attempt but just as tasty!


7pm:
Oxtail stew, my new all time favourite food that Moon cooks - doesn't looks even nearly as tasty as it is but it's the perfect winter warmer.


8pm:
Settling down to watch Catfish: The TV Show, I need MORE!


9pm:
This is about as messy as our little flat gets, all that tasty food was worth it though.


10pm:
Tasty tea and more TV.


11pm:
Moon fulfilling his role as official Monday lunch maker.

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I sure am looking forward to doing this little challenge I've set myself, I think this definitely reflects how sleepy my January has been so far.

Surprise snow.

That crept up a bit, it's a bit melty now though. I didn't go to Shortlist today as it was still icy and snowy this morning and the trains from New Malden are slow and late on a regular basis anyway, let alone when you throw freak weather into the mix. Seems like a bit of a waste because although it's a two week time span so far, this would have only been my sixth day...

I'm nervously awaiting an email from the company I had an interview with on Monday. It would be nice to just be told, even if I don't get the second interview, which I hope I have. Both Long and Chris landed jobs this week, I'm really hoping this is a sign of of good things to come and that Moon and I will get something soon. I have another interview on Monday through a recruitment agency, which sounds quite promising so I'm a bit excited. I've been semi-researching rental properties in anticipation and I think it's begun to depress me so I'm going to stop.

Anyway, here are some photos I've taken this week. It's all been a bit uneventful and I've been so sleepy but I've spent today trying to psych myself up, so hopefully that will work and next week will be pumping.

Tuesday was a bit of a 'why not?' kind of day and I re-discovered this dress, which I love but just haven't worn in ages.
Cardigan: Primark
Necklace: Gift from Moon's mum (Accessorize)
Dress: New Look
Belt: Dorothy Perkins
Tights: Dorothy Perkins
Socks: New Look
Shoes (current fave, so comfy): Dorothy Perkins


Everyone has full-on caught Valentine's fever this week, almost putting me off it a bit. It does remind me that I have to work on Moon's card over the weekend though. So thanks, Pizza Express



I do really like McDonalds, but it is pretty annoying that it's one of the better places to eat for under £5...



This is a cake that my sister made for her friend's 18th birthday. It's quite nice, but you definitely have to love chocolate.


Thursday's lunch - Itsu, High Holburn




Obligatory posey kitten picture.


I know these aren't exciting but I like them. Like I said, I'm hoping things will pick up soon. I'm planning on starting on the Photography book my sister got me for Christmas so I'll share my efforts from that with you. It's just all about finding the time at the moment, and when I finally find the time, I just want to eat and sleep.