It's been a long time since I posted anything on the site other than health news, so for that I am sorry.
After the race weekend in Jerez I spent a couple of relaxing days in Seville. I arrived a little worse for wear as it had been my birthday the day before and so celebrations had taken their toll! I had been out for dinner with a group of friends from the paddock and it was the first time we had socialised since last season so with birthday cakes and vino tinto flying around, the result was as you would expect!
The last time I stayed in Seville I was about 23 years young. I was filming an ice cream commercial for television. Back then I fell in love with the place and always wanted to return. I can’t believe it has taken me so long, but it was as beautiful as I had remembered. I stayed at a fabulous hotel called Casa Imperial, perfectly positioned to visit everywhere. Seville is really quite small so you can view everything by foot, or horse and carriage! The calm surroundings were very welcome after the non stop race weekend; the only sounds were birdsong which always reminds me of growing up at my parent’s house and, the faint tinker of water trickling from the water fountain in the courtyard.
The tapas bars are in abundance in Seville, all beautiful and traditional so it's not hard to eat well and while away the hours people watching and sightseeing. While I was there we celebrated my boyfriend’s 40th birthday, two bulls under one roof! We don't have China at home and yes, we can both be stubborn! It was a lovely few days but now I really must stop drinking and eating!
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We are launching our new range of ladies jackets and here's a taster. All jackets are bike friendly with armour and zip-out linings. There is an inside pocket for your phone and they have been designed with our figures in mind. I wanted a jacket that was good on the bike, but also off the bike. So many ladies jackets are boxy and shapeless; these should show the waist, hope you like them.
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For more than 20 years BKS have crafted leather protective wear for hundreds of riders, including the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis, Robbie Williams and Prince William.
My personal signature collection, currently consisting of leather and waterproof textile jackets as mentioned, have been designed to exemplify confidence, freedom and a sense of adventure within a stylish, understated protective garment.
For further information on my current range and to find out where you can see the garments please visit www.bksclothing.com
I have succumbed to a social network site! So now you can follow my antics on twitter: it's actually a very sweet and uplifting site. If it gets too big that might change, but for now, that's where I post each day so if you want, you can talk to me there!
I am very busy filming Gadget Show items for the new series. Initially I returned to work for Gadget Show Live and I can only describe the whole event as a phenomenal success. It took place at the NEC in Birmingham over 3 days and we were all totally shocked by the sell out figures and wonderful atmosphere. All four presenters appeared in the Sony Super-theatre to host 3 x 1 hour shows a day, which was a baptism of fire for me having been out of it for 10 weeks! However, adrenalin is a wonderful thing and I got through them all until the final show where I almost collapsed!
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We are just coming to the end of series 11, most of which I missed through illness, but series 12 will be a long run of at least 20 shows, I just hope I am fit enough!
What can I say – just one thing really. Congratulations to the boys and to Mick McCarthy for steering them into the Premiership.
During the past few months your support has been amazing and I have been constantly overwhelmed by the kind comments and well wishes from everyone. I feel as though I am now in a good place both mentally and physically so would like to move on and put the entire event behind me. Every message has helped me to become stronger and well again so from my heart to yours, thank you. Xxx
