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I've been rather rubbish at blogging lately but I plan to pull it together this week. To start the week off correctly here are my top 5 things I'm grateful for:

1. I had the opportunity to meet a lovely bunch of women this week at Pride. We will all feature in a piece about beauty; I'll let you know when it's published. Always good to meet new people and quite frankly they were all fab women! Thanks to Gloria for giving us the opportunity.

2. Watching my nephew's first non school acting performance. I am really proud of him and really should have got his autograph as he may be one to watch in the future.

3. The right to vote, being able to be part of the political process is sometimes not valued by many of those eligible to vote in the UK. My view is that if you feel disgruntled with the system spoiling your paper is the best way to show this rather than not casting your vote. This week I went to a hustings of the 4 main candidates for London mayor; being able to ask questions or in my case jeer at Boris is all part of the political process which I'm glad I get to participate in.

4. This week started with a major plumbing disaster in my home. To quantify just how bad it was lets just say I had to wear wellies to walk in the corridor. Just want to say thanks to everyone who helped and God bless you to anyone who was less than helpful.

5. Positive people, a friend had some disappointing news but her response to it made me remember why I love her so dearly as a friend. It's not always easy to see the glass as half full but I truly believe that being able to saves you a lot of heartache and grief in the end. Knowing what you have power of control over and focusing on winning in those areas will ensure you win overall.

Oops forgot to give thanks

Only just remembered that I had forgotten to update this week, here goes:

1. Good times - last week I shared some good times with friends and colleagues. Dinner at Dishoom was lush, and I would go back there again. The drinks were also lovely - I love cocktails. Also had a great time with one of my girls on Thursday night.

2. Cinnamon & sugar pretzels from Mr Pretzel. They are to die for I actually need these regularly in my life. Does anyone know if there is a Mr Pretzel closer to my house, Westfield Stratford is a little too far for a snack.

3. Saturday was my uncle's birthday; so a massive Happy Birthday shout out to my uncle who is really like my big bro. He taught me how to mix and scratch, introduced me to Prince, hip-hop and breakdance the movie and most importantly the Burger Man game.

4. Beating Man City, thank you Arteta. Yes Arsenal winning does have a profound affect on my life, it ensures the boy, the man and I are all in good moods. Keep it up boys!!

5. Easter, I am a non practicing Christian i.e. I was christened as a child but haven't really been to church regularly as an adult. However I relish the chance to spend time with my family and think about all the important things in life. Whatever you believe Easter offers lots of metaphors for life: rebirth/ new starts, the truth cannot be buried, love, forgiveness, faith.

Back to enjoying the last few hours before work tomorrow.

Peace