Got my first writing assignment back from my tutor. The response was good. Being a natural worrier, I immediately thought to myself, I'm sure the tutor says that to all of her pupils initially. Who knows? I'll gratefully accept her kind words and move onwards to assignment 2. We'll see what the next few assignments bring. I'm enjoying it so far anyway.

Good news no. 1: My lovely friend Mariana and her fiance Kad are getting married, in Gretna Green, in August! How exciting. Hat shopping is definitely on the cards. If I start early enough, I may find a hat in time to wear it to the pub on Will and Kate's forthcoming special day, and then save it for Gretna. I'm really happy for them as they're such a good couple (by that comment I meant Mariana and Kad, although I'm sure HRH and his future wife are too). And any excuse for a knees-up!



Good news no. 2: We're planning a girlie trip to Paris, to shop, drink wine and dine on escargots and other delights. Best start saving now.

Good news no. 3: Only one week left at work, and I'm on holiday for nine whole days! Not that I'm doing much, I'll be working in my Mother's shop for the week while they visit sunny Suffolk. But it's very relaxing and as it's only small I might find the time there to work on my writing assignments. It's also good to have a break from the norm.

Speaking of which, a very happy Mothering Sunday to all you mothers out there. Hope you're being pampered as I type. Make sure you wallow in a nice bubble bath and eat plenty of chocolate.