Hating suprises

A few Christmases ago I had a bit of a meltdown over a gift from my parents. To anyone on the outside I guess I would have been comparable to a spoilt toddler having a tantrum because she didn't get the toy she wanted. My mum didn't take it personally though.

To set the scene for you, I'd just made Christmas dinner for the whole family for the second time not having learnt my lesson the first time round that the stress of cooking a 3 course meal for 8 people, and the burns and mess were simply something I shouldn't volunteer to put myself through again. But hey if you listen to anyone round here I'm stubborn.  

My mum handed me the gift - I hate gifts. Or at least, I hate things I haven't specifically asked for. So I open this gift, it's a pair of socks. They're soft, cosy, fluffy. I love soft, cosy, fluffy socks. But Oh My God. I put them on. Aggrh the discomfort. The seams. The unusually long length. They feel just soo wrong. I try to keep them on and show thanks but the stress and discomfort is unbearable. I'm walking around in these socks, crying and laughing at the same time. It's ridiculous that socks can make me cry. 

Luckily my mum was laughing with me. She knows what I'm like. She still tries to buy me surprises occasionally, knowing full well I'll probably freak out. I know she means well but Oh My God I hate surprises. 

Claire x

Love that #5

Totally in love with these.

Hello Merch

Vans are the comfiest ever. I totally need to add these to my collection.

Vans

I can't decide which of these I love the most.

Mokuyobi Threads

Ha ha this made me chuckle.

Miss Harry

Cats and sprinkles? Yes please!

I like CATS

Enough to brighten up the dullest of days.

Rocket Dog

Hunting for an outfit for a wedding and this little beauty pops up.

Rock N Roll Bride for Crown & Glory

Hope you guys have a great weekend xxx

Love that #4

Monkey it to me. How ace would these look on a night ride and anything that makes you more visible on your bike gets the thumbs up from me.

MonkeyLectric

Without keeping my ears covered up half the year I get instant earache. I've got a fluff lined headband similar to this cute one that I wear all winter. Great for keeping your ears covered without your head getting too hot.

Fat Face

Amazing tape for space lovers.

Fox & Star

I really should wear more yellow and more skirts

H & M

Ooh I have a thing for pretty bikes. Meet the Bobbin Birdie. 

Bobbin Bicycles

Hope you guys have a great weekend xxx

Hump day hankering!

Well it's that time of the week folks and here's what I'm a hankering for......

A PONCHO!!

Otto London

You might think I'm crazy (and for the most part you'd be right!) but lately my mind has been on preparing for a change in this gorgeous weather. When it's hot I quite like riding in the rain and don't always cover up but getting wet in cooler weather in no fun at all.

Cyclechic

Lets face it, this is the UK and we're already well over our allocated week of nice weather for the year so something has got to give and I'm guessing it's going to be those rain clouds lurking up above. My good old North Face jacket has done me proud for the past 7 years but it's starting to fall apart sadly so will have to be kept for just mountain biking.

Bobbin Bicycles

I've not tried a poncho, unless you count the one I wore at Disney when I was eight, and I'm thinking it might be the way to go this autumn.  I like to wear bright clothes when I'm biking, especially in the winter so something like the yellow Otto London one would be a great choice.

I'm still yet to find something weatherproof for my bottom half that I'm happy with so that search continues. I hate waterproof trousers with a passion! All that poofyness and rustling? Give me a pair of shorts and wet legs any day :)