I've been off colour for the last couple of weeks. Nothing major and some of it self-inflicted but a vague chesty thing and a bit of a tummy thing too. It didn't stop me from having a great time in Barcelona or from enjoying my birthday party on Sunday but has been humming away quietly in the background. Today, however, I woke up on top form. I feel great - and I realised that this is how I usually feel. Time for me to start appreciating the good health that I generally enjoy! Do I sometimes take it for granted?

So, it's off to the gym for me, this afternoon. I'm a member at Soho Gyms where I worked as a Personal Trainer for a number of years. I'm going to do my usual walk from my house in SE1 to the gym in Covent Garden. Follow that with an intensive workout and coffee with a friend and I've got myself a great afternoon - fully appreciated!