Mr Darcy.

After work it usually takes me a long time to unwind.

You don't stop for a minute while you are there, then I get home and really need to chill out.

So tonight, I got home and got into my jammies, made a cup of tea and sat down.

Nothing beats sitting down after being on your feet for hours.

I put the TV on and started flicking through the channels for something to watch for half an hour.

Bridget Jones Diary 2 was on.

I don't really like this movie, at all.

But I knew that I would be able to watch it and not have to think about anything.

And then it happened.

Colin Firth came onto my screen and that was it.

I went all giddy.

He is just sooo lovely.

He is tall, dark and handsome...and just really cute.

Yes I, (along with half the women in the world...well probably more than that..)have a crush on Mr Firth.

After seeing him tonight (I am making this sound like I bumped into him and had a conversation with him - let's just go with it!!) it really made me want to watch Pride and Prejudice.

Yes, the really, really long one.

A few years ago I spent about 4 months in Australia with my family. It was the best.  

When I stayed with my lovely Aunty Trish, we spent many afternoons watching this.

On rainy days, or when we were doing housework.

That's right, all of it.

It drove my teenage boy cousins nuts!

They don't really get the whole "Mr Darcy" thing.

Ahh...I could daydream about him.

I read a book recently called Mr Darcy.

It was lovely. I wrote about it here.

Now. I am going to leave you with a couple of photos.

I was lucky enough to bump into Colin Firth when I was at the supermarket the other day.

I know, not everyday you run into a handsome star.

Alright, when I say I bumped into him, what I really meant was this.

I was with my sister and the first thing I saw as I walked into the supermarket was this carboard statue of the loved Mr Firth.

Of course, my face lit up and I had to get my picture with him.

I am sure he is taller in real life, and has a bigger head.

Or maybe I am just a giant 6ft tall girl who has a huge head.

hmmm.?

Either way, I love these photos.

Sorry about looking so crazy in the last photo.

I was a laughing and feeling a little embarassed about standing there with my arm around Col-dawg.

Joy.

This is going to be a very quick post. I have lots to say about my weekend/week full of blessings.

Today's post is going to be some fun photos taken this morning at work. Today was my first day back after 6 wonderful days off. I usually have an attitude when I am going back to work after time off. I always pray that I will forget all the anxieties that I associate with work. I have to admit that this time I was really looking forward to seeing my colleagues. They definitely encouraged me with messages while I was away, telling me how much they missed me! I am sure that they are full of it but they definitely made this girl smile!

Anyhoooo...As you well know I was off on Friday the 29th, enjoying the beautiful Royal Wedding. I was a little (and when I say little, I really mean little) bit upset that I wasn't working because I knew that there would be a great atmosphere and that they were going to be dressed up. I cycle to work and this morning when I was setting my bike down I thought there was some creepy guy watching me. This was no creepy guy. In fact it was HRH Prince William. Yes, that's right.

Alright, so he was there with Catherine too. Oh, and they were actually cardboard. But other than that I was pretty excited that the Royals were waiting for me at work.

The Queen was there too! It was a family affair really. You might find this hard to believe, but that is in fact me behind a mask. I know, it's pretty realistic! (wink, wink!!)

Who knew that the Queen had moves like that?

She is just so proud of her grandson.

So this morning I had a really fun morning. The Lord really blessed me with friends who had no trouble putting a smile on my face. After we finished work I stayed for 2 hours chatting to the Queen, otherwise known as Abbie.

Today I am thankful for friends and all the joy that they bring!

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:4-7

Excited.

I think this is what I would have done if I was at Westminster Abbey yesterday! This is how excited I was.

This will definitely make you smile big. :)