Still working, still not having fun

The two last parliamentary sitting weeks of the year are bringing their usual chaos and confusion ... and it's been hot! Over 30 degrees for a week now, which is a lot, after the last three very mild summers. I went to the beach on the weekend, had lots of swims and a very lovely time. The water was freezing still, but the air was hot. Loved it.

I went to the doctor for a regular check up and my blood pressure is too high, my cholestrol is too high, I am too fat and generally need to sort myself out. Which is all very true, I have been parking most health things until I retire next year and have more time. It's not bad bad, just should be better. My doctor retired, so now I have this dreadful woman who never stops talking and doesn't let me get a word in. I will keep her until I have the time to find someone nicer next year ... definitely looking forward to a bit of a break.