my diary

Dear Diary

Sorry you’ve been on the back burner for a while. It’s just that this bleeding never-ending story of lockdown is getting me down.

The good side to a not doing-anything kind of lifestyle is that we’ve finished our French home just in time for Christmas. Well, almost. It looks awesome! My husband Chris has done an amazing job, along with various teams who’ve been helping us along the way and who have now become great mates.

Kids are ever improving their French. Their school has been really helpful in getting extra help with my eldest Frank.

All our paperwork is now up to date in the French system. What a rigmarole! I’ve got two massive folders with everything on each family member on paper and file (and am feeling ever so slightly in control) :)

I wish I could say that I’ll put up some info to help others get sorted on the French paperwork side of things, but that means more for me to do. So not just yet.

I’m continuing to grow Lollilavie and collaborated with a few good local businesses to help promote the Paradiski area. So keep an eye on my changing website.

Obviously, this winter has been sh1t.

I’ve had very few bookings due to the fact the ski lifts have not been opened and people can’t really travel, and massive coronavirus is still sweeping the nation. Breathe…

Hey, but I’ve been ski touring… well, snowboard touring that is. I’d love to say splitboarding, but I can’t justify spending that sort of money on the kit when I really need a good all-round snowboard for everyday riding.

Vaccines in England are underway. My Mum and Dad have had their first jabs. Kids can’t wait to go back to the UK and visit all family and friends. Emotions have been low at times for them, so I really hope we can get back soon.

I miss England, but I’m really enjoying my new life in France.