Lellyanne’s blog

"Tenerife- 17 weeks time.

That gives me 17 weeks to shape up so I don't scare off anyone in my swim suit/ bikini.

I reckon I need to loose 2 stone. Probably do-able in 17 weeks- just need to stay motivated."

That was written in Feb. Its now June and I have 5 lbs left to go and 2 weeks til holiday, so not really very realistic, but I reckon a couple of pounds off isn't really going to make any difference to anyone but me.

Went to Primarni today and bought a bikini, am hoping all that time in the gym will have paid off, couldn't try it on because of the buggy so we'll see.

Off to a photography workshop day tomorrow, attending sessions on Event Photography and Studio Lighting, we'll see if it is informative or way over my head which I think it will be, but I won the tickets so I'll at least get a free lunch if nothing else.

Can you guess where I am??
Originally uploaded by Lelh

Out and about!!

I have entered 2 competitions- one is "Emotions" and the other is "Love and Hate".

I have entered the following pic's- what do you think???

 The marmite's are 2 seperate but have had issues posting on here!!!!

I'll protect you

Brighton was great- lots of time with John and friends, but most importantly the time with John for us to be properly on track again after baby etc.

I still have my rose tinted specs on this morning and that warm "I love my life" glow that I've had since yesterday- even the horror of weighing myself this morning hasn't really affected it too much.

I love my litle family and I know they love me.

Happy Birthday to me.

I submitted a photo's to Photography Monthly's online readers pictures, I know it sound's lame but bare with me, and it made it into this month's online gallery!!!!!

SO excited, even if it is 5 row's down!

http://www.photographymonthly.com/Editorial.aspx?page=1043

...apple rings go very slimy in the hands and mouth of a 5 month old

The end

I think I can take photo's.

I know I can take "snaps", but I'm hoping with a little training I can actually take photo's and make something of it- maybe even jack in the day job? Well, it's pretty tough to crack but I find that it is something I am motivated to do at the moment.

I see an improvement in my photo's from last year, which is good, especially considering my camera is not an SLR, which is the next step I think.

Going to sign up (fingers crossed) for a GCSE phtography course in November at a local adult college, start from the basics and work my way up. I may be past 30 by the time I have done all the courses I want but I think that's ok, plus Jess will be coming up 3 and wont need me around as much as she does now.

I think The Man's sister-in-law wants to get into wedding photography, which would be good as it would give me an "in", I dont care too much for the traditional "stand-over-there-and-smile" approach but love those candid shots where the smiles and joy are real, so she could take the formal shots and I could get the reportage- ah, what would life be without a pipe dream!!

So- I am going to link this to my Flickr page, I may regret doing this but need honesty rather than the unfaltering support and positivity of The Man which is lovely and I appreciate it, but that doesn't help tell me if my photo's are poo and I should sack off this idea.

Sunny, cold winters days

The sound of my baby breathing as she sleeps

My baby girl's laughter

When The Man tells me he loves me

Girlfriends that don't let you down

Friends that bother to call and text even though they are half way round the world

Seeing the world afresh because of my baby

The smell of cut grass

The smell of fresh bread and frying bacon

That feeling I get when I leave the gym

Walkng on the seafront in the winter

"So, when you go out on Saturday night you are going to take it easier than last week. You know how bad you felt the day after.... and I'm sure you won't need to be out as late..." etc etc etc.

Yes- I remember the hangover, but I think you'll find I was out of bed, showered, dressed and human by lunchtime, unlike the provider of above advice who would've been in and out of bed all day and in no way human.

Strangely enough, I'm not stupid. Yes, I do a good impression of boring Mum and housewife, BUT I am a graduate (my god, really?!?!?) and NOT stupid. So, I shall take it easy on Saturday night, until I have had that much to drink that my evil twin comes out to play again. Should my evil twin get her own way, then I will probably be stumbling in the house at 4am for the second week in a row, ha ha ha!!

I wouldn't mind, but it was my first "proper" night out in well over a year when you consider pregnancy and the last 4 months. I think I was entitled to actually let off some steam and throw caution to the wind. Plus, it turns out that I still had enough wits about me in my drunken state to save someone from throwing themselves under a bus.

We went and had some photo's taken of all three of us last night, some special offer for a free sesion and one free photo. I'm sure when we go back to view the pictures they will try and sell us a load more. I dont think I'm going to want any of them anyway as I didn't feel that comfortable in the clothes I was wearing. Just want 1 nice picture of the three of us while Jess is still small.

I am going out- TONIGHT

I will prob drink to much and eat kebab meat.

I will be hung over tomorrow.

The Man will disapprove.

I AM SO EXCITED I MIGHT WET MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!