In my opinion Bonnie Tyler and Engelbert Humperdinck last year deserved the first prize. Unfortunately, the UK hasn't realised yet that Eurovision televoting mostly involves the younger generation who have no idea who Bonnie Tyler or Engelbert Humperdinck are!!!

I am a Londoner living in California. I love London, I love the hustle and bustle in Oxford Street, Regent Street or Knightsbridge, the things to see and do - 24 hours anytime, the action, the people, the way of life - I love it all. In the USA, things are different, anonymous in a way. Thanks for taking me back home for a while. I wish you happiness and success in 2013 and may all your dreams come true.

Have you ever heard the saying "only you can make yourself happy"? Well, as trite as it seems, it may be true. The most important factor to happiness and well-being is self-esteem. Also important are feelings of independence and competency, often brought about by high self-esteem. Surprisingly, common traits like popularity, power, money or luxury are rated the lowest, to my mind..

Sounds delicious! I wish I could have some of your Greek spaghetti.

Thinking positively about something really might make it happen, just like in your case, Anastasia. Simply anticipating something good can gear up hidden circuits in the brain to drive you towards it. I believe that thinking about a happy outcome plants a "suggestion" in the mind, in a similar way to a hypnotist. It can't work magic, obviously, but I suppose effects of suggestion are more powerful than people think and can change behaviours and even outcomes.

Positive thoughts have to be followed by positive actions. When there's a will, there's a way.

What I hate most about Twitter is spam! This is why I cancelled my Twitter account.

One thing I love in your blog is that you are fiercely passionate about what you write.

Wishing you all the best for a fast recovery, hoping you get back to full health as soon as possible.

Right now, I'm up to my eyes in work. I'm looking forward to a few days off work in August and spending a short holiday with the family in the UK. Enjoy your summer break!

I do enjoy listening to BBC 4 Extra online

Most of my friends back home in the UK have already spent a holiday in Cyprus and they all have great stories to share. I'd so much love to spend a holiday at Protaras. The place looks magical!

What more can I say when Britain's Engelbert Humperdinck finishes second last. The 76-year-old crooner gave an amazing performance with his ballad "Love Will Set You Free" Funnily enough, 80 year-old ladies from Russia finish top second thanks to all the 12 points they got from many ex-soviet countries.

I love your sporty look! As for the photos, say they're just gorgeous would be an understatement.