...attending dance lessons at our local community centre. Yes we're the youngest there by about 40 years but it's fun! We're currently learning 'the jive'.
...reading 'Song of Achilles'. It's loosely based on the story of
Achilles and Paroclus (characters I studied during my degree of
Classical Civilisation and Literature). Apparently Madeleine Miller, the
author, spent 10 years writing it whilst she was a Greek and Latin
teacher.
It's a bit cheesy, VERY easy to read and you feel a
little bit smug for reading a book on ancient Greek (so-called) history. I love it.
...attempting to do Tracy Anderson's
'Mat Workout'. The countdown until the wedding is on, and this is the only dvd that can adapt into my life. It exists of 3 hardcore but very brief workouts which you can do in a small room (perfect). I do 1 -2 a week (I am a stranger to exercise, if I'm honest). But if it's good enough for Gwynnie...
...attempting to learn (a bit of) Japanese. We're writing up a phonetic phrase everyday on our chalkboard in our kitchen, then try and use it throughout the day - it's quite enjoyable!
...planning my honeymoon outfits. I have to wait until payday to actually buy anything, though. Because our honeymoon is a lot of travelling and sightseeing in extreme heat, as opposed to lying on a beach in a bikini, I really have to think about it. The plan is to go to Zara for great, Isabel Marant-y basics and then to Fenwick for some key pieces. I recently stumbled across this brand in Fenwick and love its laid-back French vibe:
...attempting to do Tracy Anderson's 'Mat Workout'. The countdown until the wedding is on, and this is the only dvd that can adapt into my life. It exists of 3 hardcore but very brief workouts which you can do in a small room (perfect). I do 1 -2 a week (I am a stranger to exercise, if I'm honest). But if it's good enough for Gwynnie...
