I can't believe I am going away on a girls jolly to Marbella in, wait for it, 5 weeks today.
Yikes!
In fact in 5 weeks time, I will already be there. I think.
I also can't believe it was 25 degree's out there earlier today!
The initial excitement when the flights were booked last summer have already been taken over by a) my fear of flying and b) guilt.
I know it's silly to feel guilty but that is just me, family first and all that. I've been a mum for almost 24 years and not even a sniff of a girls spa break. Days yes, overnight stays, no. Business trips, yes but not through choice. It's not the girls I feel guilty about, they are all in their 20's now but I still have a 12 year old tugging at my heart strings!
But the facts are, I am going regardless, and have to prepare as such. Although our destination was another friends suggestion, due to the fact I frequent the location on a yearly basis, I booked the flights, organised the apartment and am the go between when it comes to my two friends, but it's keeping me busy with reminders of EHIC cards etc, I don't think I am a control freak but I like to be organised
With the holiday growing ever closer, I had a quick browse around the Marks and Spencer "Holiday Shop" whilst I was in there buying Percy Pigs yesterday and was impressed by their reasonably priced Kaftans, Harem Pants and Swimwear. With a slightly battered Panama Hat, I had a try on of a few styles and was pleased to find the M/L actually fitted my rather large head so I think I will be getting a new one soon.
Although I could manage without buying any new summer clothes, I did really like this maxi dress from the M&S Indigo Collection. I have two maxi dresses but am bored with them both to be honest and I like the relaxed bohemian vibe of this dress. It would be an easy piece to dress up or down and would be the perfect summer BBQ as well as holiday dress.
And although I may be old enough to be her mum I have been taking inspiration from Jessica Alba on her recent visit to St Barths, there isn't anything she has worn that couldn't be adopted by a much older woman, well perhaps not her swimwear where she has been rocking the mix and match bikini trend.
No packing challenge for me this year, we have 23kg of luggage, no bucket airline flights this time but if you need help with taking hand baggage only and it can be done, don't forget the page at the top of the blog entitled "Holiday Packing Challenge" from last summer and being as I am obsessed with all things holiday, I have started a new page "Diary of a Holiday" just in case you want to keep up with what I am buying or taking on mine or any fab things I come across!