I'm back!

I think I'm having deja vu here, seem to remember saying I was back once before then disappearing off the face of the earth again!

Anyway, this time I really mean it. I've had a lot of distractions over the month of April, mostly relating to work and restructures but I'm pleased to say that after much swatting I've now been offered a new job in a permanent position at work which is great news.

It hasn't all been work, work, work though I have had some fun - most recently organising a baby shower, or rather a 'Mum To Be Tea' for my big sister with the help of my little sister and my mum. It was really good fun and a lovely opportunity for my sister to get together with friends before the imminent arrival of my niece or nephew to enjoy some time together and get excited about the baby. The other great thing about it was, of course, for me the opportunity to do lots of baking for fun and feeding people!

Here are some photos of the event. The top one is of some extremely delicious pram-shaped cookies made by my very talented little sis Holly.

Long time no speak...

I've had what seems like a very long break from blogging and fundraising activity for a few weeks so I'm pleased to be back online and starting to focus my attention on the challenge again.

The main reason for my absence was that I've been going through a restructure at work lately and had to apply for a new job, but also because I've been moving home, or at least moving all my worldly posessions, yet again (5th time in 5 years!) and also doing quite a lot of catching up with relatives and friends. All these things have taken up a fair bit of energy and time so I've been a bit neglectful.

I haven't even reported back on Madras for Cash, Leighton Buzzard yet in fact! I'm very pleased to report that this raised £162.50 for the pot and a good night was had by all. The raffle was a particular success and although, disappointingly, I didn't get a single prize out of local businesses (big boo) I did manage to cobble together some things I'd already begged, borrowed or bought myself so that my curry-eaters can now go forth and paintball, shop and drink wine to their heart's content. So a big thanks to everyone for coming (don't worry, I do have some manners and did thank them in the immediate aftermath, rather than wait 10 more days to announce my gratitude on here).

Onwards with my plans, speak soon!

Emily