Day 91 – Played Minecraft

Today I needed something relatively easy and a bit lazy: I'd slept poorly and had a busy day, my concentration was not at its highest. So, I decided to give playing Animal Crossing a break and tried a new-to-me game instead – Minecraft. Fortunately, we could download it for free thanks to the Xbox Game… Continue reading Day 91 – Played Minecraft

Day 90 – Made hot cross buns

I was due to fly home to the UK just after Easter, and obviously, that isn't happening now, but I had made a rough(long) list of all the things I would eat when I was there. Chocolate is key over Easter, and I had my eyes on some Cadbury's Mini Eggs, as well as some… Continue reading Day 90 – Made hot cross buns

Day 85 – Made a towel animal

This was a short and sweet one that actually turned out to be more complicated than I thought! I've never been on a cruise ship, but I've been reliably informed that passengers can be treated to their towels shaped into a fancy animal, flower, or even a heart. So even though I won't be having… Continue reading Day 85 – Made a towel animal

Day 83 – Made chocolate orange cake

Every time I go back to the UK I return with a Terry's Chocolate Orange: that obviously won't be happening for a while, so I was left a bit stuck when a craving hit today. With nothing new planned, and a desire to comfort bake, I turned to my saviour Nigella's How To Be A… Continue reading Day 83 – Made chocolate orange cake

Day 80 – Joined an online choir

I can't sing. If you asked my husband and neighbours, they would definitely agree, but that doesn't stop from belting out a tune in the kitchen when I'm cooking, or singing away in the shower. I was in a school choir when I was younger, but I don't think mouthing the words along with the… Continue reading Day 80 – Joined an online choir