'Bon...ne Day'

A Day in my Hometown 

Firstly... In my last post I forgot to mention where the name 'Jadina Darling' came from, It's pretty simple so I'll quickly explain. Jadina is my first name, and the 'Darling' came from the Peter Pan novel. Peter Pan has always been one of my favourites for many reasons, mainly the fact he always told me to never grow up... which I listened to. I've always loved Wendy Darling, I think she's one of the sweetest characters ever and I just love her. I also think her dress, although plain and simple is just adorable. So that's where 'Jadina Darling' came from, like I said... pretty simple.

 Before I start, If you don't understand the 'Bon...ne Day'. Bon Bon is sweets in French, but Bonne means good. So I mixed them together, if you don't understand what I've gone for, then never mind. I have to share with you that I've been lucky enough today to be able to come and write this blog outside in the sun, with a mug of fruity tea and ice cream. If you live in England you'll know that it isn't too often that we get nice weather. So when we do, everyone gets super excited. I don't know about you, but I am LOVING this weather that we are having at the minute. Not only does it put everyone in a good mood, it also means my winter clothes go to the back of my wardrobe to make room for my spring/summer collection.

Blog location today <3

Such a beautiful place for a cup of tea. Dad just chilling in the back.

It's not too often that I get a free day to go out and explore and have a day out in my own Town. Either I'll be busy at home, or just not be at home at all. Saying that I honestly don't think I've had a day like today since I was about 14. My best friend, (well she's actually more like my sister. It's more than likely I'll mention the name Lucy a number of times in my blogs.) Anyway, we had a girly night last night, which seems like it's becoming a regular occurrence each Friday night while I'm at home. I don't know how I managed without her for over a year whilst I was in Paris. We had the morning free so we both agreed on going for a quick brunch before she left me. That 'quick' brunch turned into a full day out in Alford (Alford is the name of the town). 

Quick bit of history - Alford used to be an old Market town. Famous for: of course its markets,  location of our local Church, Manor House and for our 5 sailed windmill, which happens to be one of the only ones left standing and still in working condition in England. John Smith (from Pocahontas) was also born a few miles out of Alford. Pretty cool.

We started out at a quaint little cafe known as 'Willows' with food, and of course a large mug of coffee! Yes, I am a massive coffee lover. A new sweet shop has just opened called 'BON BON', Ironic to say I've just come back from paris and 'Bon Bon' translates to sweets or candy if you're from the USA. The word cavities springs to mind and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be at the top of my dentist's good list after I walked out of the shop with a little white bag full of goodies. I am also a massive sweet lover, I'm one of those people that would choose sweets over chocolate any day of the week.

One of my favourite parts of Alford is the location of our local Church. It purely is just beautiful, and the location couldn't get any better. It's on a corner in the middle of Alford, on a hill (well what i would call a hill, i could be wrong), every time I drive past I always give it a quick look of admiration. It's such a beautiful walk and I've always loved it since I was little. So when I found out my Goddaughters Christening would be there, I was some what pleased. I  also used to love collecting all the confetti that people had thrown on the ground after a wedding ceremony. Random I know, but i was about 6/7.

Does this count as a hill? I'm not sure.

A little walk past the Church takes you to our 'famous' windmill I was talking about. Where I am currently sat typing away. It is a working mill, so next to it there is a tiny shop where they sell the flour that they've produced there, which i think is so cute that they still do that.  I did manage to drag my dad along with me and get the chance to treat him to a latte and jacket potato. I do love a day just to chill, and now that I'm blogging, days like this just make it even more enjoyable. If you do get a day off and have the chance to do something you wouldn't usually do (like have a day in your town)... then do it. Today has made me really appreciate my home town in maybe a way that I don't always manage to think of it as. To finish the blog just a little thing to share... Always enjoy the little things and never take things for granted, no matter how little or large that thing may be!

Most windmills have 6 sails. Thats why this one is famous for being one of the only 5 sailed windmills.

Tomato and Basil soup anyone?

Living in the countryside, you will see cows everywhere. Clearly not just in fields.

Cutest cafe at the windmill.

Right I best go and pack for my holiday, seeing as I leave tomorrow and my suitcase still has nothing in. I am terrible at packing and always leave it to the last minute. Oh well...

I hope you enjoy your day like I have mine. :)

...Mucho Love...

Jadina 

x

If sweets make you smile, then get sweets.