Guernsey Pictures

Guernsey!

Despite a miserable day of weather on the day we flew in it has been really warm and sunny the rest of the time and is set to be beautiful for my mate's wedding. Hooray!

On Tuesday I did admin stuff like getting my passport sorted and going to the doctors. Now that's all over I feel a sense of relief and am totally relaxed. Me and mum have been swimming twice - well I dipped in and out as it was bloody freezing and she swam. We went to see Grandma and Grandad where I ate three cakes - so much for the get thin quick for the wedding diet. Bev came over with baby Ethan and I had lots of cuddles. I have never seen a teething baby before and he was eating everything. He even mauled my knee (see photo) with shrieks of pleasure - a strange experience. He is super cute!

Relax

Yesterday I felt so bloated and unhealthy. It was horrible. I have just had a week of non-stop going out every night and drinking alcohol that my body was rebelling at last. We had to do one more out yesterday. We went for drinks and a curry with Gareth's cousins. It was really nice and the curry was amazing but I am so glad its over. I just was to flush my body out with water and do some exercise.

Today we're having a rest - reading the papers and listening to music. Lovely! I am all packed as we are off to Guernsey tomorrow. I can't wait I just hope the weather cheers up for Sam's wedding and so that we can laze on the beach and have bbqs in the garden.

So, so, so tired...

Today I woke up exhausted and spent the rest of the day feeling shattered. It has been a fun-packed two weeks (I can't believe it's flown by so quickly) but now it's all getting a bit over-whelming. I hardly ever drink at home and here I've had a couple of glasses of wine almost every night. I really feel like it's playing havoc on my skin and insides. I need a rest!
We went to the Hayward Gallery to see an exhibition on surrealism - very cool. Then we popped over to Greenwich and saw our old house, old pub and the Cutty Sark. I felt really sad going back there and wanted to buy the flat for sale in our old block. In the evening we had dinner in Canary Wharf and then drinks at London Bridge. Great but I was so glad to get some sleep.
We're off to Guernsey in Monday - I am so excited. We will really be able to relax and do all the good summer holiday things!

What a Looser!

I have been a big looser today. We left Leamington - where Gem lives after popping into her school to say goodbye. It was pissing with rain and thundering like mad. We managed to get the bus to Coventry on time and everything was going swimmingly until about an hour later I looked in my bag and there were Gemma's bloody house and car keys. I was so annoyed with myself. The only answer was to miss our bus to London and return with the keys. It all worked out in the end. We hopped in a taxi and sped back to Leamington, returned the keys to Gem, then got a train back to London. A big waste of time and money, all my fault and very annoying. We got back in the end. I feel shattered but it all keeps coming - more going out tomorrow. I can't wait for our relaxing trip to Guernsey.

Night out in Leam

Bit weird being out and about in my old uni haunt. Leamington has changed very little and I keep expecting my friends to walk round the corner.

Gem and I walked into her school to meet all her teacher friends this morning. Then when Gem was done we went shopping - my account is really suffering now. In the evening we went off for drinks and dinner. We had fun chatting and walking through the park afterwards.

Gem

Here we are at Gemma's house! Last night we had some champagne to celebrate Gemma's promotion. She was really chuffed - she had to have an interview yersterday - and is now in the senior management team. We then had a bit of a girly night while Gareth watched the football.

This morning Gemma got me up dead early so I could see her school. On the way back I picked up croissants, coffee and papers for Gareth who was still lazing in bed.

Blood Brothers

We went to see Blood Brothers today. I had seen it before with my mum but didn't really remember it. Anthony out of boy-band Blue was in it. I thought he would be crap but the whole cast were excellent and got a standing ovation. I just loved it!

I also managed to do more shopping. My bank account is not sure why but I had fun anyway. Off to see Gem tomorrow. I'm really excited!

In the garden

We've been lazing about in the sun, or actually in the shade, today out in the garden. It's really beautiful - I want my garden to look like this!

Sunday Lunch

Just had a lovely Sunday lunch. I had steak and ale pie out in a sunny pub garden. Can't get much better than that! Gareth has a great big family. We took up 4 tables and they weren't even all there. Planning on having a nap this afternoon.

London Eye

Weekend out and about

We had a great weekend. On Friday Gareth treated me to a London Eye trip. It was amazing how much you can see from up there and I didn't realise the Thames was so curvy - it put a new perspective on things. Then we went off to the Tate Modern and saw a Kandinsky exhibition. I'd never seen some of his older work it was very cool. That night we went up to Gareth's mates house and out for dinner. They had a lovely garden and we sat out till late because it was really warm. Then had a very late dinner in a new restaurant. Delicious!
On Saturday we went to watch the football in a really grotty pub in central London. I met Katie, Pippa and Em and lots of Gareth's mathes there. There were some real football idiots so they stopped alcohol being served and we all got kicked out at the end. Why do some people have to be so narrow-minded? Anyway the afternoon went on into the night and while Gareth had a super-hot vindaloo I met Rob and Jen for some drinks. We made it back on the last tube and this morning I feel a bit shattered. I'm glad for a quiet stay-at- home day.

Greek!

Had a fantastic Greek meal with Jane, Julie and Alex from my old school. It was so delicious and the bonus is there are no nuts used in Greek cooking. We drank quite a bit of red wine and did alot of chatting (well I did anyway).