Instant messenger FTW

We were discussing the fact that my affianced colleague Alexa spends her working day looking at the 'Mens' section of asos.com, admiring the male models walking the runway. I was worried I would appear to be a pervert if anyone glanced at my monitor.

Alexa... half of the senior leadership team walked past me looking at boys shorts
Lucy... it is a bit different when you are single, though, i think. people are obviously thinking that i have given up on snaring real-life men and have descended into the realms of 'imaginary internet boyfriend'
Alexa... maybe they thought you were looking for a pic of someone to photoshop into a pic of you and send to your family pretending it was your boyfriend
Lucy... you know what
Lucy... that is actually a good idea
Lucy... how do i persuade IT photoshop is a business necessity on my computer?
Alexa... just fill out your end user request form with the details and in 'reason code' put 'emergency lie'

I gots a green drink!

Blue vodka + apple juice = awesome.

I made a picture

Balloons; sent by a friend.

Sunglasses; received in exchange for eight strawberry jam tarts.

Conclusion: awesome day.

This weekend I

took some pics of my cat.

Haven't done this for a while!

He's still got it, though.

+1 vote for fringe trim

My cakes went down like a literal, actual storm. I am sooo pleased!

In celebration I spent twenty minutes watching and then copying this stupid kawaii hairstyle from a Youtube video meant for asian girls with much, much longer hair.

I am now everything I despise about the internet.

Moar cakes!

Oh yeah, that's right. I have got Friday Cakes and Quiz all sewn up.

Things I have made recently:

I made this medley as a surprise! It was a great success, as these things go. The container is a tiny cake tin! Multiple use gift, see.











I have also made two batches of peanut butter cookies (both dreadful!) and these tiny individual apple-and-rhubarb crumbles. My boss gave me the rhubarb! The crumble involves cinnamon and pecans, my favourite. I am pleased!

Getting up to date

I spent last weekend in Cambridge. It was bliss. I might spend more time down there in the coming weeks! Which does me no bloody good because Stephen Fry's Twitter feed indicated HE was there LAST night. Talk about star-crossed lovers.

Also I just totally life-hacked my way to the perfect morning. 1) cheap-ass coffee machine and some super-strength coffee granules. 2) electronic timer set to come on at 6.50am every morning except the weekend. 3) Alarm set for 6.55am. Conclusion: WIN! The coffee brews, I have a reason to sit up in bed rather than snoozing the alarm for 45 minutes, and everyone's lives are better. The coffee I don't immediately consume will go into a colourful travelmug and taken to work. Simples!

In other news, I think it's going to snow at the weekend. True fact.