Simon Pegg weekend

Ben's away, I'm ill with a persistent cold, and was feeling like a nice homey weekend indoors, so I had one. I indulged myself and watched all 14 episodes of 'Spaced' (2004 British comedy about twenty-something flatmates and their adventures) and 'Hot Fuzz'. Ahhh. :)

Did I mention I love Simon Pegg? Not just for his looks and sexy deep voice but he's a very funny bloke! And a very versatile actor too. Catch him in 'Shaun of the Dead' (which he co-wrote), 'Run, Fatboy, Run' and the soon to be released 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate People' with Kirsten Dunst.

Oh, and in case anyone's worried I did more than just watch TV all weekend - I met a friend for lunch and girly shopping (thanks Lou!), did loads of washing and washing up and even made some jewellery displays - I'll take some photos once Ben comes back with his camera (he's riding phat powder in Tignes at the moment...)

Weekend with Connie in Athens

I just came back from visiting my pregnant cousin Connie in Athens. She knows what sex her baby is, and she and Antoni have even named him! Wow, that's efficient! ;)

It was wonderful to spend some quality 1-on-1 time with Con. We grew up as close as sisters, until her family moved to Greece when we were nine. The time I've spent with her since I moved to London has been great, but not very private, with few opportunities to be alone. This time, we finally did it, and caught up on love, life and the Universe, and affirmed that we are indeed a different generation from our parents.

I look forward to my next weekend in Greece when I will be a 2nd cousin once removed (or something to that effect)!!

Oh, and a visit to Greece wouldn't be right without a mention of food - managed to have a very tasty galaktoboureko from the best cake shop in Kifisia - fresh out of the oven! Yum!