Back in early Spring 2021 when we still thought we might be able to fly somewhere hot like the Greek Islands or Turkey, I saw my friend and got chatting about her apartment in Cornwall, she said she was already getting booked up for the summer.  I took a gamble, decided to ditch any idea of a trip abroad and booked a week at her apartment in Portwrinkle, South East Cornwall.  Thank goodness I did!  And how lucky were we that it turned out to be the a UK heatwave week!?  Seriously, we could have been in the Med!

But arriving in Portwrinkle was a bit of an experience ... I have never visited that part of Cornwall before. Actually, apart from Bude, which is only just inside Cornwall from North Devon, I have never holidayed in Cornwall!!  But Portwrinkle was so remote, our 20 year old daughter was a bit worried about being stuck with her parents in the middle of nowhere for a week!!  Her worries were unfounded though and we had an amazing week, a quiet beach, views to die for, a comfortable home from home and peace and tranquility to enjoy the fabulous weather.  

I'm going on holiday!  

So I'm taking a little blogging break!

I like to take a step back during the summer holidays, my daughter is home from uni and we have a week in Cornwall then a few nights in Anglesey organised.  I'll still be posting on my Instagram grid and stories if you follow me there.

And I'll be back to share a few personal posts in August then regular blogging with renewed energy and organisation in September (well that's the plan).

​Today I am packing - and I don't like packing!  I have a system of sorts, I prefer to be organised first, so tidy house, washing and ironing all up to date, outfits hanging and a capsule wardrobe ready to build on.  I have a list too so I don't forget the all important basics.

I am a nightmare for fitness motivation!!  I go at my fitness with great enthusiasm, manage a few weeks, even months ... then life gets busy and the overwhelm kicks in and my motivation to workout is the first thing to go!  Please tell me I am not alone!?  I do not love exercise and add in midlife, menopause brain fog and lethargy and my fitness motivation hits zero!  So, in today's post, I am sharing my struggles with workouts and why we should not beat ourselves up but find something we love and keep it simple!  Activate You is a simple online programme from 261 Fearless, spread over 12 weeks, to help you create a habit to get you moving, fit and full of energy!  And I am going to try it out and share my thoughts.

Activate You has been designed to show you how to stay active regularly, anytime and anywhere and for a very reasonable cost.

So is it possible to go from zero to loving exercise?

This is a sponsored blog post.

Hello!  Another month gone by and I am now feeling a bit cheated, where is summer?  Yes we've had some brighter days but I've not really done the sitting outside much or BBQ fun yet.  I am really hoping for a change in July as we are off to Cornwall then Anglesey for a few days. 

I am delighted about the new Health Minister, no comment on the circumstances, but I am encouraged to read that Sajid Javid has said 19th July 2021 will be the end of the restrictions in the UK and we have to learn to live with Covid.  I will be ready to burn my masks, I have hated wearing them!

​Now when can the world travel again?  I've got a wardrobe full of summer dresses and swimwear I want to wear!

Here is a little peak at what I have been up to in June 'being fifty and fab' ....