Today I feel nicely relaxed having had Friday off work.  Robert is still in Germany - Hamm Mark with the Rotary Club of Barking.  Alex and I had to let him go on his own this time since it is GCSE time for Alex.

So - what about my improved living to shape up?  Yesterday I had a sandwich minus spread (soya spread we usually use to avoid dairy!!) and it tasted equally as good as normal.  That's a small change.  Today I decided to go back to oatcakes and hummous for breakfast and also had that plus and apple for lunch.

I had a rip out to Canary Wharf shops on my own since Alex wants to chill after a demanding week!  Apart from a look around the shops I used Robert's pre-pay token for The Times and read that in Nero's coffee shop.  I got a free coffee today (loyalty card) and had my favourite caramel shortcake as my treat!

Last of the big spenders, I bought Squeezy liquid,  two plug in air fresheners, a new vaseline with rose and almond oil and came home.

I just love this part of East London - it takes about 10 - 15 minutes to drive to Canary Wharf and the road both ways is normally uncluttered and pleasant.

Now all of this is good for my mental health - great to relax and go unhurried - and I have had time reading today but now I MUST get some exercise and begin to shape up - I will report how it goes!