Following my week off for my birthday and a recent fall out with a friend, which I have now gotten over.... I'm moving on. Not time for losers in my life. I spent my week off shopping mainly.......
Ssssshhhhhh Our secret :)
What's kept me busy, I hear you ask.
Here goes.
Had a very eventful few weekends. Spending time with my girls and some very needed family time. So last weekend I met up with 2 girlies I used to work with (till I was relocated of course grrrrrr) we met up for an afternoon of chatting, laughing and eating so good grub. Was lovely seeing them. We actually laughed so much at one point the waiter thought we were crazy. We laughed and laughed and laughed until we almost had desert coming out our noses. I actually love these girls. Without them the past few weeks I would have quite possibly quit my job, they have been my rocks!
Moving on. I've been trying to read the mountain of new books I have bought, I've told myself I mustn't buy anymore until the 15 that I have on my shelf are read. Seriously I think I am addicted to buying them! I cant stop! My issue is, when the local supermarkets have them on special 2 for £7 I know they don't stock them for long..... and I really don't appreciate having to pay full price for them. Since Christmas, I can say I have bought loads! As I also got a gift voucher for Amazon, as a leaving gift from my old colleagues I have bought some from there too. Now I was going to do book reviews on my latest reads, but I honestly don't want to ruin the story line for anyone..... However advise you to buy these :)
Brilliant book, advise people to read. I just couldn't put it down.
I have not actually read this, I have been flicking though, advise any busy mum to purchase
I read this in under a week, I just couldn't stop. Page after page I wanted my evenings to be longer.
That isn't all I have been doing. I ventured up London with my boys, a family day out on a cold bitter, even snowing at times Sunday morning (shivering as I type thinking back). So we are Merlin Annual Pass Holders, we get in all the Tussaud groups attractions:
- LegoLand
- Chessington World Of Adventures
- Alton Towers
- Thorpe Park
- Warwick Castle
- Madam Tussauds
- London eye
- The Dungeons
- Sealife Centres (Nationwide)
- Blackpool Tower
As well as gaining free entry to all the above for a year, we also get 20% off all eating (not incl franchises ie Burger King, Pizza Hut etc.) drinks and merchandise, but also free parking at the theme parks, up to 40% stays in the theme park hotels and more, they cost a fair bit but if you calculate the amount it costs to get into each place, even if you only visit each attraction once, you have well made your money back.
Anyways, we normally spend lots of times in the theme parks weekends, summer holidays etc. We actually love them and with the passes I have to say it is a cheap day out :) As many of you know the London Dungeons has now moved to its new location next to the London eye. I wanted to go there, as I love the dungeons! However the child wasn't so keen. He doesn't do scary...... I explained that all the people in there were actors and there was nothing to be scared of. Eventually he gave in. and we decided to spend the day there! some snaps from out day out.
The queue for the dungeons was MASSIVE! Luckily cause we had passes we could priority queue meaning a fraction of the time compared to the normal line :) We didn't manage to get on the eye, the boys wanted to visit Madam Tussauds more than go on the eye, plus in the freezing cold, with numb feet, we were happy to go indoors. The pictures unfortunately from Madam Tussauds are on my camera, which I have misplaced. Its here somewhere....... I just got to figure out where I have put it!
After the above and the realisation of a 4 day week. I'm now happy to have a long weekend! the weather was cold, the skies were white and spitting out more of the unwanted white stuff! being financial year end at work, I have to say its been manic! Every moment spent away from the office is a blessing!
Outside the office my moment of tranquil, the sights!
This week also saw the return of PJ & Duncan, Following the Saturday night takeaway reunion :) Pure madness, As soon as they performed I knew what was coming next:
Own up who downloaded it?
Easter is upon us! as its early this year, seems this year is going ever so fast :( soon it will be Christmas again. It sucks but its happening. I spend all week wishing for the weekend to hurry and come round, that I forget I am actually wishing my life away. This Easter I wanted to be different. I wanted to do something personal and meaningful. I decided that I wasn't going to buy Eggs, I was going to bake a little and mould some chocolates myself and give them out. I set to work, needed supplies, so on my first day off of a long weekend I was up early, excited about the prospect ahead. I headed to the local supermarket. Spent a small fortune on ingredients but I was looking forward to the task ahead.
Excuse the cheap flour seems supermarket on good Friday doesn't stock much :(
After hours of moulding, melting and packing goodie bags and baking cupcakes in between. I can honestly say melting and moulding chocolate SUCKS! seems so easy but I can tell you it isn't!!!! I have actually gone off chocolate for life now! the finished product.
Now I gave some out on Friday afternoon cause I knew I wouldn't have time to make and bake loads and give them out on Sunday. Everyone loved them. They said they added the personal touch, that they looked lovely and actually showed that little extra. I however didn't think so, I wasn't happy with the bags! Next year I can honestly say, as soon as I see the Eggs cheap in the supermarket I am going to BUY THEM....... :) Saturday indeed was spent baking more cakes and cupcakes to pass round for Sunday. I am officially BAKED out.
I am spending today visiting family (once finished this blog) I shall be doing no baking, cooking or anything else that involves the kitchen today. I refuse :)
Finally Happy Easter everyone, I hope you are all enjoying your long weekend and spending lots of time with your loved ones :)
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