I FEEL a little lost and run down as I finally get chance to sit down and type.

You know when you have those periods where it’s relentless and then your body basically forces you to stop before you implode?

That’s where I’m at now, but I believe it’s been worth it – I’m not one for regrets.

So aside from my eldest graduating from nursery this week, which was exciting and also bewildering at the same time, it’s been insanely busy.

Last week was primarily taken up with working for Farnborough International at their biennial air show.

Michael and I have worked on it for many years now, since our days working for CBBC, so we get thoroughly excited and nostalgic whenever we know we’ll be there.

This year was no exception and we once again surrounded by planes, helicopters and rockets.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t profess to know the nitty gritty about aviation technology, but I’ve certainly gained a respect and interest which I thought was beyond me intellectually.

Seeing an A380 stripped to its bare bones is fascinating, watching the new F35B fighter jet hover miraculously just metres from where I was standing was mesmerising, and chatting to the Red Arrows pilots and hearing about what they do was truly incredible.

I think the highlight for me was interviewing Tim Peake for his first official UK appearance since returning to Earth – a man who has totally rejuvenated our appetite for all things to do with space and science.

He had some incredible stories to tell from his six month mission, including how he managed in zero gravity and what it was like to actually do a spacewalk.

All I know is that Tim is one of the nicest guys I have ever interviewed and it was incredible to see how he’s inspired a new generation, including me.

I’ve even picked up my old science book and started reviewing the periodic table!