Andrea McLean

Tuesday 29th July

Why did I get so excited at recognising Andrea McLean the ITV weather reporter and presenter of 'Loose Women' when I saw in Army & Navy store in Guildford last Thursday? She is a lovely natural sort of young woman and I do like watching 'Loose Women' whenever I am in and ready to relax while having lunch at home on my own.

Having missed out so many years in chatting over ordinary womenly matters I am curious about the sort of things that women who were not in convents talk about. Although I find that some of the topics discussed might be considered frivolous much of what is aired seems quite intriguing... I am surprised too at how much the presenters reveal about their own families.However, I'm sure they are selective in this. Sometimes I find some of what they talk about embarrassing and I am glad that I am on my own and in my own home! I still blush and change the topic of conversation when this sort of thing occurs with friends. So watching 'Loose Women' is probably good for me. I would love to get on the programme too. Imagine them introducing me as an ex-nun!