Sunday started with a lovely breakfast I had kippers he had an omelette – we talked and joked.  Went to Portobello Market – Sunday is so much better than Saturday as the market has changed so much.  We perused the market, record stores, he bought some reggae, I bought two books on black art and music.  We walked down Portobello Road to Kensington then made our way home finishing with a nice walk through the park.

Long time no see.  It’s been a while since I have blogged – Diane is cussing (and has been very supportive).  Where have I been?  I’ve been in LOVE.  Yes indeed and what is this thing called ‘LOVE’ you may ask.  It’s in the eyes, heart and soul of a beautiful black man.  It’s in those lovely evening walks, coffee and conversation at Starbucks – Pret – Caffe Nero – or breakfast at Cafe Rouge.  Love is ‘you don’t have to hurt no more I’m here’.  Love is scanning the car boot sale for old soul records on a Sunday morning.  Love is cracking up laughing at the same old jokes.  Love is – dancin to I-Levels’ classic ‘In The Sand’ in the front room on a Saturday night.  Love is ‘I was just about to call/text YOU’.  Love is many complements, praise, support, a listening ear, advice.  Love is ‘you can have mine’.  Love is hugs, kisses, hugs & kisses. I have met a truly beautiful man because of him my life is changing

I’ve been so busy …. in love I can’t help myself

What is LOVE to you?

Yeah it has indeed been a while – my job – gosh so much, so much, so much to do but enjoy it so much. 

My is life changing rapidly – I decided no more but the actuality of  ‘no more drama’ means you really have to work at things be reflective, be in the moment, be nice, be real, be focused use the word ‘no’ a lot – that is the hard bit.   I’ve met someone – gorgeous and yes we are in love – never thought I’d go there again – was playing the role of the bitter vexed black woman very well. 

He buys me flowers, chocolates, listens, we go for evening walks, he does the washing up (and makes the bed), he buys me gifts and loves life and music and has a great respect for people especially elders and children.  he is kind, considerate, caring, intelligent and fun.  Renaissance black man – so cool.

Guess when I ask myself ‘where have I bin ?’ all these months – I have been in LOVE

Lauretta x x x