A Life Far Removed from Durian Trees

I'm seriously thinking of changing this blog to something like "yum-yum yoghurt". Because I've discovered this very beautiful thing. I believe it's the secret why the French (and south Indians) are thin. (OF COURSE, not all Frenchmen and Indians are thin but they do eat more of it than other nationals and tend to be slimmer, non ?) Anyway, because I tend to put on weight even after short trips abroad, I decided to be careful on my recent one. So instead of the breakfast fry-up, I went for 'continental' and instead of a light lunch and heavy dinner, I tried the opposite. Thus I came to eat yoghurt every morning (plus a few other things of course). And to my surprise I felt really good - hard to describe but perhaps 'lighter'? I didn't feel like food was sitting in my gut after a big meal - you know that sluggish feeling? Even if I had a big dinner (couldn't escape!), I didn't feel bloated the next morning. So guys, have yoghurt in the ...

...and I mean Yemen! Been out of the country for two weeks for work, and as nice as it's been, I'm ready to head back home. Spent week 1 in the office in the UK - my annual pilgrimage to HQ to touch base with people. I even volunteered for a 'Lunch & Learn' - did a 20-min presentation to all company and then we got sandwiches for lunch. My first presentation since university! Week 2: in France while S is on a course. I'm working but in the afternoons, we walk around, eat out, go to the beach, etc. Nice being in the city again. My husband says I'm a moaner. Maybe. But after working in the office and then in a hotel room with grey walls, I've realised I prefer to work at home. Initially enjoyed getting dressed for work and putting my face on and the 5-min commute meant I didn't have to wake up at some crazy hour. But walking around in heels all day (mine aren't even that high) and having to work in polite company in an open-plan office... One week ...

This ain't PMS - this is my personality!