Baaaahhhh jet-lag

Been back at school a week now. It's been really hard to kick the jet-lag and I had a horrible first day at school after only 2 hours sleep. We seem to back on track now and we only have another 7 days at school before we have another 5 day break!

Went out to Ben's (our deputy head) 40th birthday. I wish I had my camera as loads of people were out and it was a real good night. We started in a really nice bar - apparantly where Brad and Angelina hang out when they are here! It used to be a Buddhist temple and is a really amazing place - I will definitely be taking any visitors there. Later we went to La Havana - a Mexican place where they have live music. A good but messy night - especially when someone started buying tequilas. Had a great lunch in town I've eaten my body weight in noodles and pasta. I picked up my mum's painting (above) even got it hung up on the wall. I think it looks really good. Feeling like I have caught a cold now so I am wallowing in self pity while Gareth has run out of patience and is ignoring me!

Family Night

Here are a few photos from our chilly stay in London. Last night we had everyone over for bean-jar and chocolate fondue. My diet is officially off and I have a rapidly expanding waist-band. I love visiting the UK but hate having to battle the bulge on my return. Had a very chilled day today. Lots of naps, good food and reading. Just one more day in Guernsey then we have to start heading back to Vietnam. At least we don't start school for another week yet! I must remember we are still on holiday.

Seonaid and Lex's Wedding

We had a great weekend with our friends for their wedding. I was one of the bridesmaids and we all got on so well although we had only met once 9 years ago! We spent the weekend staying in a lovely village pub and getting all glammed up. The 4 bridesmaids' boys got on really well and were more than happy to relax in the beer garden while we got nails and hair etc. done. The wedding day itself was great. Everyone was in high spirits and the day went without a problem. I got to catch up with Gem and Tim so it was really worth coming all the way back from Vietnam for!

London

Back in London and finally feeling like we're getting over jet-lag. It's such a horrible feeling. On Sunday I felt like I'd had a really heavy night out. It was great to be back though and meet up with Seonaid. She is really excited for her wedding this weekend and it gives me an excuse to get myself pampered and take it easy this week!
We went into ton yesterday to the Royal Academy of Arts and saw an exhibition of Art from Russian galleries. Was a bit rah-di-dah in the gallery! I think it was posh-old-ladies' day out. But the exhibition was good and we had a nice lunch and wonder about in the afternoon. I think we must have walked more than most people in London that day and my legs are aching this morning. However, we did sleep really well and woke up at a normal time - so I think we're over the jet-lag. Yey!
I promise I will stop being lazy and take some photos from now on.

BBQ

Went to Euan and Chris' barbecue last night. The food was amazing and I really pigged out! Had a few beers and chatted by the pool. Quite a surprisingly civilised and well behaved night!

Ahhhh so cute!

Hang (our friend from Mexico) is over in Vietnam to see her family. It was great to catch up and see how much her little baby has grown. See is so cute and loves playing with anyone. She is really beautiful - all the best features from mum and dad. Maz and Ben got in some practice as their baby will be here soon! Marc - the baby's dad is over this week and it's Ben's 30th birthday coming up so the weekend might be a big one. It's all so exciting.
One more weekend until we go back to the UK. So busy at work I can't wait till our holidays. The kids are getting really cranky. I hope I have a better week than my last - they were all arguing or being so silly and my patience was running out.
I had a really good healthy week (trying to get in shape for Seonaid's wedding - it's good to have a goal). I have been eating super healthily - no take outs at all - and made it to the gym 5 times! A record for me. I'm actually enjoying it as I have loads of energy and feel wide awake. Had a great massage today - a gift certificate from one of my kids whose mum owns a spa. So good I booked in for another next weekend. Hopefully another good week ahead on the health front!

Ho Tram Beach Weekend

We went down to the beach for a relaxing weekend. Did nothing but laze by the pool, eat and sleeep. It was really nice and I feel very well rested but very reluctant to go back to school. Only 2 more weekends now then we'll be on holiday again and back to the UK. We were freezing last night and had to put on thick jumpers. We looked at the temperature and it was 25C. We are going to seriously feel the cold back home!

Last Weekend

Here are a few pictures from last weekend. We had a party up on our roof terrace for our friend's joint 70th birthday (30 and 40). We had free flowing beer all night so it was quite messy. I didn't have the energy to add photos the Sunday after!

Weekend!

This week has gone really quickly and I really haven't got anything done! I have been good by going to the gym and eating healthily so am quite satisfied! We had a nice Friday night with our 2 friends who also were in Mexico with us. Maz is getting quite pregnant now and is really hefting around a big baby now and she's not even due until June. It's very exciting!

Gareth and I had a lazy morning. We took a wonder round town in the markets then had lunch in a shady restaurant. A really nice day! It's our friend's 30th and 40th birthdays today so they are throwing a big party on the roof terrace of our apartment. Should be a good night. Hopefully I'll have some photos tomorrow.

Quiet Weekend

Had a busy week - it seems like ages ago I had my assembly. It went really well and all the parents were really pleased - that's the main thing. It's really stressful having the people you really have to prove yourself to watching every move you make. Anyway that's out the way until the next one next term!

I am really excited for Seonaid's wedding and catching up with everyone in Guernsey and London. I am on a massive health kick as being in Vietnam and eating take-away every night isn't the best way to keep slim. We went to the gym this afternoon after a lovely lunch on the park so I feel quite pleased with myself. I came home and cooked up some veggies and chicken for school lunches so hopefully this is going to be a good week! I have been very well behaved this weekend. I went to the orphanage on Saturday morning after a quiet night in on Friday then we watched a film (Juno - very good!) last night so I have has a totally alcohol free weekend. I now just have to motivate myself to get to the gym. We'll see!

Birthday Weekend

Had a really nice weekend. On Friday night Elaine arranged karaoke for her birthday. Had a bit of a late one and did nothing much on Saturday. On Saturday night I booked an area at a Mexican bar to celebrate my birthday. It was a really nice evening. I was worried I'd over estimated the space we needed but we end up taking over the whole top floor of the bar - loads of people came along. Gareth and I have done nothing but eat take-out and watch movies all day. Not looking forward to getting back to work tomorrow. I have my class assembly on Tuesday and I'm looking forward to getting it over and done with!