I'm home, flight wasn't too easy seeing as I'm rather ill, I didn't get any sleep on the plane, but I managed to at least get about 45 minute in the car. As soon as I got home, I went straight upstairs and into bed.
There I stayed for about 7 hours... I haven't checked my bag to see if the "MTN Dew" survived the flight, or if my vast amout of chocolate made it either...
It feels like Myriam should be here somewhere, but she isn't and I can't quite understand that at the moment. I'm going to have a pot noodle in a minute or two and take all my pills and generally get used to being here again...
I'm glad the flight is over, but I'm not sure I want to be home, if that makes sense... I'll no doubt write another post when I'm more conscious, about the flight and customs, etc - but this is all for now!
Sunday, 23 May 2010
Saturday, 22 May 2010
Airport...
So, I'm at the airport, about to board in under 15 or so minutes. It still hasn't sunk in that my two weeks are over. I'm sure after some rest at home it'll hit me...
I tried to make peace with Myriam's dad by thanking him and going out of my way to say bye to him. I also gave Myriam some money to get some flowers from me to say thanks as well as some money toward her trip to see me in the uk next year.
The last day was pretty hectic, we woke up early, but it didn't seem to be early enough as we were still rushing about at the last moment trying to get everything packed and ready for checkout from the hotel at 11. My pneumonia is also giving me wild temperature swings today, from really cold to boiling hot, and sadly it mainly seems to like making me boiling hot...
We got out of the hotel, just gone 11 and headed back to Myriam's house where we relaxed and watched a bit of Sliding Doors before having a steak lunch. I really wasn't hungry at all. After that we watched some more of the movie and then it was time to go.
The shuttle from Manchester to Boston was weird, it was in two parts joined in the middle by some sort of dodgy "drug-deal" type affair where passengers swap shuttles depending on their destination... It got me here, so I can't complain!
Airport check-in was a nightmare, 2 desks open and about 100 people waiting. It turned into a freeforall when a desk was free, people cutting lines, ducking the divides... I was waiting about 30 minutes in the end to check in. Security was a different beast, it was quick, easy and quite thorough, the body scanner things are weird - they had to check my arm for some reason...
Anyway, here I am at gate E8A, about to get on the plane... iPad battery sits at 59% hold in there... I'm sure it'll make it through the flight and then some!
TTFN, hopefully I'll update this when I land at Heathrow in about 8ish hours time.
I tried to make peace with Myriam's dad by thanking him and going out of my way to say bye to him. I also gave Myriam some money to get some flowers from me to say thanks as well as some money toward her trip to see me in the uk next year.
The last day was pretty hectic, we woke up early, but it didn't seem to be early enough as we were still rushing about at the last moment trying to get everything packed and ready for checkout from the hotel at 11. My pneumonia is also giving me wild temperature swings today, from really cold to boiling hot, and sadly it mainly seems to like making me boiling hot...
We got out of the hotel, just gone 11 and headed back to Myriam's house where we relaxed and watched a bit of Sliding Doors before having a steak lunch. I really wasn't hungry at all. After that we watched some more of the movie and then it was time to go.
The shuttle from Manchester to Boston was weird, it was in two parts joined in the middle by some sort of dodgy "drug-deal" type affair where passengers swap shuttles depending on their destination... It got me here, so I can't complain!
Airport check-in was a nightmare, 2 desks open and about 100 people waiting. It turned into a freeforall when a desk was free, people cutting lines, ducking the divides... I was waiting about 30 minutes in the end to check in. Security was a different beast, it was quick, easy and quite thorough, the body scanner things are weird - they had to check my arm for some reason...
Anyway, here I am at gate E8A, about to get on the plane... iPad battery sits at 59% hold in there... I'm sure it'll make it through the flight and then some!
TTFN, hopefully I'll update this when I land at Heathrow in about 8ish hours time.
Take THAT!
Sam and I had an hour long talk last night about Dad; and he said the same sorts of things that others have said to me before: that Dad's scare tactics only work because I ALLOW them to work and I need to stand up to him if I want him to stop. Ok, sounds easy enough, yeah?
I really didn't want to get up this morning because it meant that Sam would have to leave me. We had a shower together which was rather nice; but it wasn't quite so nice to have him hacking up his lungs whenever he tried to move. It made me sad that he was ill this time around and that we really didn't get enough time together, at all. I said it before (I think) that I think an entire lifetime won't be enough, to be honest.
So we packed up our stuff (and fuck ME Sam needs to cut down on the amount of stuff he buys-there's 1 vitamin water, 6 cans of Mtn Dew, 5 cans of A&W root beer, 1 small iced tea, 1 bottle of root beer from Red Arrow, 2 organic root beers and a fucking HUGE bottle of iced tea, as well as chocolate, jerky, olives, pickles, salsa, Ranch Doritos, regular tortilla crisps and Cheetos for us to finish) and we checked out. I also changed the bucket of change Sam collected at the bank next door-it came to a little over $10. I gave him the money and mum picked us up.
Steak with a massive baked potato, green beans and some cream cake with strawberries for lunch today. Sam didn't eat much and I can't blame him; it'd be horrible if he had a stomach attack on the plane! Plus he was feeling ill and feverish. I gave him some of the strong acetaminophen along with the bottle of tonic water (with quinine) and we watched some of Sliding Doors before we left. Sam also slipped me money for my trip to the UK next year and money to buy my mother and I some flowers as a thank you. Sam also went and said goodbye and thank you to Dad, who was too busy fixing the sinking house to do much.
So we found the place for the shuttle just fine and waited there until it pulled up. Then it was for one last hug, kiss, a hug for my mother and seeing Sam off. For a minute he thought he would get the entire shuttle to himself but two people ran up. One got on because he had a reservation; the other didn't since she didn't. There was another young couple behind the van who was also kissing, hugging and carrying on; and I wished that it didn't have to happen to anyone, because this fucking SUCKS.
And that was it...he was gone.
The thing is, though, is that in the airport mum said to me that Sam taking the time to say goodbye and thanks would go towards helping Dad get over the grudge he has; but I doubt it. I told him off for giving me shit while I was playing Zelda when I got home. (And this next bit's copy/pasted from when I told Sam earlier)
He started in. "So what's the next step?"
"Going to the UK next year."
"Oh I thought so, and once you get there you won't come back, right? Am I right?"
"No."
"Well I'm right. And even if you don't like it anyway, you know what you're gonna do? Stay anyway. You and Sam are going to get a quick, crappy marriage and you'll be stuck there."
"You've not read UK marriage laws, have you? I'd need to be a citizen for a week before we do that, which means going through the entire process of citizenship and however many years that takes. Besides, who qualified you for reading my mental state?"
"I KNOW people. And Sam won't be coming back."
"You pulled that same crap last time, if I recall. And you were wrong."
"He won't be coming back because he got what he wanted."
"Well, then I must've done something right if Sam came back this time, right? You pulled the EXACT SAME crap last time and you were wrong."
And Dad pissed off without further comment. Booya!
I'm talking to Sam over MSN at the moment and I'm still feeling upset. Something I ate earlier's giving me stomach cramps and they HURT a LOT. Ows.
God I wish Sam was here still. I feel cheated. 15 months of prayer, hoping, wishing and joy and poof, over like that. Sam wasn't ill, if Lindsay didn't want to hang with us all the time, if there wasn't other things like graduation to worry about, it would've been perfect, but two weeks is really not enough.
Next step-hiding my money stash so Dad won't steal it (or finding some sort of an iron box with a padlock) and going to the UK! I can't wait!
I really didn't want to get up this morning because it meant that Sam would have to leave me. We had a shower together which was rather nice; but it wasn't quite so nice to have him hacking up his lungs whenever he tried to move. It made me sad that he was ill this time around and that we really didn't get enough time together, at all. I said it before (I think) that I think an entire lifetime won't be enough, to be honest.
So we packed up our stuff (and fuck ME Sam needs to cut down on the amount of stuff he buys-there's 1 vitamin water, 6 cans of Mtn Dew, 5 cans of A&W root beer, 1 small iced tea, 1 bottle of root beer from Red Arrow, 2 organic root beers and a fucking HUGE bottle of iced tea, as well as chocolate, jerky, olives, pickles, salsa, Ranch Doritos, regular tortilla crisps and Cheetos for us to finish) and we checked out. I also changed the bucket of change Sam collected at the bank next door-it came to a little over $10. I gave him the money and mum picked us up.
Steak with a massive baked potato, green beans and some cream cake with strawberries for lunch today. Sam didn't eat much and I can't blame him; it'd be horrible if he had a stomach attack on the plane! Plus he was feeling ill and feverish. I gave him some of the strong acetaminophen along with the bottle of tonic water (with quinine) and we watched some of Sliding Doors before we left. Sam also slipped me money for my trip to the UK next year and money to buy my mother and I some flowers as a thank you. Sam also went and said goodbye and thank you to Dad, who was too busy fixing the sinking house to do much.
So we found the place for the shuttle just fine and waited there until it pulled up. Then it was for one last hug, kiss, a hug for my mother and seeing Sam off. For a minute he thought he would get the entire shuttle to himself but two people ran up. One got on because he had a reservation; the other didn't since she didn't. There was another young couple behind the van who was also kissing, hugging and carrying on; and I wished that it didn't have to happen to anyone, because this fucking SUCKS.
And that was it...he was gone.
The thing is, though, is that in the airport mum said to me that Sam taking the time to say goodbye and thanks would go towards helping Dad get over the grudge he has; but I doubt it. I told him off for giving me shit while I was playing Zelda when I got home. (And this next bit's copy/pasted from when I told Sam earlier)
He started in. "So what's the next step?"
"Going to the UK next year."
"Oh I thought so, and once you get there you won't come back, right? Am I right?"
"No."
"Well I'm right. And even if you don't like it anyway, you know what you're gonna do? Stay anyway. You and Sam are going to get a quick, crappy marriage and you'll be stuck there."
"You've not read UK marriage laws, have you? I'd need to be a citizen for a week before we do that, which means going through the entire process of citizenship and however many years that takes. Besides, who qualified you for reading my mental state?"
"I KNOW people. And Sam won't be coming back."
"You pulled that same crap last time, if I recall. And you were wrong."
"He won't be coming back because he got what he wanted."
"Well, then I must've done something right if Sam came back this time, right? You pulled the EXACT SAME crap last time and you were wrong."
And Dad pissed off without further comment. Booya!
I'm talking to Sam over MSN at the moment and I'm still feeling upset. Something I ate earlier's giving me stomach cramps and they HURT a LOT. Ows.
God I wish Sam was here still. I feel cheated. 15 months of prayer, hoping, wishing and joy and poof, over like that. Sam wasn't ill, if Lindsay didn't want to hang with us all the time, if there wasn't other things like graduation to worry about, it would've been perfect, but two weeks is really not enough.
Next step-hiding my money stash so Dad won't steal it (or finding some sort of an iron box with a padlock) and going to the UK! I can't wait!
Last Night.
I'm at the hotel right now, using Sam's MBP (with the trackpad and keyboard I HATE so much because it's not the huge honkin' American keyboard since apparently people who live here can't type) and I'm upset. I don't want to live through tomorrow, I don't want to have Sam leave me again. I've got the feeling that Dad's going to pull an ambush or something. What baffles me is that no, it's not ok to have Sam go to the restaurant with them for supper tonight and throw a mini shitfit ; yet it's perfectly fine to give Sam a steak dinner tomorrow at the house, with his blessing? What the christ?
I'm baffled, at this point. I really am. I don't have a clue why Dad's being so hot and cold. He bitches about me being so angry all the time; I wish he could take a look at his attitude sometimes. I shouldn't be so afraid to talk to my father like he's my father, I feel like I have to talk to him like I'm some sort of a defense lawyer/he's the world's harshest judge and I'm on trial for everything: my beliefs (religious, political and otherwise), the fact that I love Sam, the fact that I don't have the right to go to the UK without an "escort" of either Lindsay or my brother [but yet if it's Lindsay, it's fine to leave her in London for however long; in a city where she knows no one]. Even mum's upset about this, being caught in the middle; she's been alternatively wishing for divorce and threatening to leave Dad in the shit for 3 weeks to teach him a lesson. I told her if she does that to take me with her. I'm tired of this. I shouldn't be wishing I was born into a different family; I shouldn't be afraid to talk to my bloody dad; I shouldn't be feeling like a 60 year woman, beaten down by life, at the end of her rope, who feels her life is a mistake.
When Sam leaves, my immediate plan is to fix up my resume and send it in to a few newspapers and magazines, start looking for cars (hopefully I can get a decent car for a really cheap price) and start writing a novel. I've had the idea floating in my head for a couple days; no time like the present to write something. If I can get it published, I'd be happy.
I'm baffled, at this point. I really am. I don't have a clue why Dad's being so hot and cold. He bitches about me being so angry all the time; I wish he could take a look at his attitude sometimes. I shouldn't be so afraid to talk to my father like he's my father, I feel like I have to talk to him like I'm some sort of a defense lawyer/he's the world's harshest judge and I'm on trial for everything: my beliefs (religious, political and otherwise), the fact that I love Sam, the fact that I don't have the right to go to the UK without an "escort" of either Lindsay or my brother [but yet if it's Lindsay, it's fine to leave her in London for however long; in a city where she knows no one]. Even mum's upset about this, being caught in the middle; she's been alternatively wishing for divorce and threatening to leave Dad in the shit for 3 weeks to teach him a lesson. I told her if she does that to take me with her. I'm tired of this. I shouldn't be wishing I was born into a different family; I shouldn't be afraid to talk to my bloody dad; I shouldn't be feeling like a 60 year woman, beaten down by life, at the end of her rope, who feels her life is a mistake.
When Sam leaves, my immediate plan is to fix up my resume and send it in to a few newspapers and magazines, start looking for cars (hopefully I can get a decent car for a really cheap price) and start writing a novel. I've had the idea floating in my head for a couple days; no time like the present to write something. If I can get it published, I'd be happy.
Friday, 21 May 2010
Last Day...
I'm feeling quite sad today as it's my last actual day here in America, sure I'll have most of tomorrow too, but that'll be spent at an airport mainly.
It sucks that I'm ill this time, it's really brought a huge downer on the holiday - and I know Myriam's family see it as well, considering the email I just got from Myriam asking if I'm bored of them. I'm not, I'm just sick of being ill which is making me frustrated and fed up. I'm also spending as much time as I can away from Myriam's dad to save his sanity - plus I can't stand his two-faced attitude, he complains about politicians doing it, yet he does it himself! Hippo-crit. In fact Myriam has just told me that for some reason her dad is annoyed about something again. I dislike this man.
Right, well I'd better start my packing, so that I make sure I have everything, and that I have my clothes out for tomorrow. I really don't want to go back home - I don't feel like I've been here long enough :(
It sucks that I'm ill this time, it's really brought a huge downer on the holiday - and I know Myriam's family see it as well, considering the email I just got from Myriam asking if I'm bored of them. I'm not, I'm just sick of being ill which is making me frustrated and fed up. I'm also spending as much time as I can away from Myriam's dad to save his sanity - plus I can't stand his two-faced attitude, he complains about politicians doing it, yet he does it himself! Hippo-crit. In fact Myriam has just told me that for some reason her dad is annoyed about something again. I dislike this man.
Right, well I'd better start my packing, so that I make sure I have everything, and that I have my clothes out for tomorrow. I really don't want to go back home - I don't feel like I've been here long enough :(
And so...
Myriam's dad is a knob. I guess if I start walking now I'll make it to Boston in time for my flight on saturday. It seems that there's a running theme of being abandoned at airports, just this time I'm being abandoned BEFORE I get there where as last time Myriam and I were just left while her mum and dad went to get dinner without telling us.
As before (when he was supposed to pick me up), he's made the excuse that he needs to fix the sinking stairs to the back of the house. Quite honestly, if he just manned up about it and told me he was going to be a knob before hand I wouldn't be so angry about it.
The man is a coward, considering that I never got my "talk" whatever the hell that was supposed to be about. As Myriam said earlier, he's probably as angry as he is because he listens to too much talk radio.
As before (when he was supposed to pick me up), he's made the excuse that he needs to fix the sinking stairs to the back of the house. Quite honestly, if he just manned up about it and told me he was going to be a knob before hand I wouldn't be so angry about it.
The man is a coward, considering that I never got my "talk" whatever the hell that was supposed to be about. As Myriam said earlier, he's probably as angry as he is because he listens to too much talk radio.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Nebulised!
Well, that was an exciting day, went to the doctors and it turns out that I have a bacterial infection covering my chest, sinuses, ears, throat, etc...
The visit cost me $100, which I will hopefully get some back from the insurance and I had to borrow $60 from Myriam to pay for the prescriptions, which will be reimbursed tomorrow, if it hasn't been already...
At the doctors, I had a run on the nebuliser, which was weird - it was like smoking through a plastic pipe that vibrated... My prescriptions are antibiotics and an inhaler to open my lungs, as I'm struggling a bit breathing thanks to the congestion in my lungs.
I can honestly say that I did not expect the broken foot or the bacterial infection, I'm not quite sure what it is, but it's not a nice one :( the doctor was quite sympathetic, but then again, it's what she gets paid for...
I took some more photos today, I'll hopefully upload them later, permitting the hotel internet works! I still have Mum's cheesits to send along with my various empty boxes... Why did I have to get sick?
Dinner tonight, was from the Chinese buffet. It was nice, but not something I was truly in the mood for. Shame there was no crab rangoons, or I'd have just had a plate of those...
Tomorrow is my last full day, I hope it's a good day and that it's not a day where Myriam is panicking over something, or something happens to me to cause her to panic...
Myriam is staying at the hotel tonight, the plan is to grab a light snack round 10ish for my antibiotics and watch loads of movies! I still haven't got round to watching Moon yet, so maybe we'll watch that!
The visit cost me $100, which I will hopefully get some back from the insurance and I had to borrow $60 from Myriam to pay for the prescriptions, which will be reimbursed tomorrow, if it hasn't been already...
At the doctors, I had a run on the nebuliser, which was weird - it was like smoking through a plastic pipe that vibrated... My prescriptions are antibiotics and an inhaler to open my lungs, as I'm struggling a bit breathing thanks to the congestion in my lungs.
I can honestly say that I did not expect the broken foot or the bacterial infection, I'm not quite sure what it is, but it's not a nice one :( the doctor was quite sympathetic, but then again, it's what she gets paid for...
I took some more photos today, I'll hopefully upload them later, permitting the hotel internet works! I still have Mum's cheesits to send along with my various empty boxes... Why did I have to get sick?
Dinner tonight, was from the Chinese buffet. It was nice, but not something I was truly in the mood for. Shame there was no crab rangoons, or I'd have just had a plate of those...
Tomorrow is my last full day, I hope it's a good day and that it's not a day where Myriam is panicking over something, or something happens to me to cause her to panic...
Myriam is staying at the hotel tonight, the plan is to grab a light snack round 10ish for my antibiotics and watch loads of movies! I still haven't got round to watching Moon yet, so maybe we'll watch that!
Bullied! Haha!
I managed to browbeat Sam into going to the doctor's tomorrow. At this point, he's feverish, exhausted, aching all over and can't breathe too well. He suspects it's the flu, and so do I. If he toughs it out until Friday or Saturday; what will he do? He's going to end up hospitalized when he gets home. Better doctor's here than hospitalization there, no matter if it's free. I'd rather that he lived through the flight and recuperated for a week in bed at home than be hospitalized here for a week and miss his flight or, worse; die in the middle of going home. Besides: if the flight has to be rerouted again, what the fuck is he going to do if it's 12 hours of hell and he feels this horrible?
I'm feeling a bit crappy too; and I'm UPSET. I'm upset that he's ill and now I'm getting ill. I'm going to drink more fluids and sleep early tonight. Sam's upset that I'm worried. I'm not half as worried as I was last week; I'm ANGRY at him getting me sick. I'm staying in my own bed tonight; where I know I will get some rest rather than being worried about him all night or listening to him hack his lungs up all night and then not sleep and get sicker.
"But we're supposed to be together in sickness and in health!" he whined when I was leaving the hotel room tonight after helping him lug up the shopping.
"We're not married yet."
"Doesn't matter, you're supposed to be here. *puppy look*"
I feel guilty enough to leave him alone, but he seemed pacified when I said that I needed my rest too: how can I care for him when I'm as sick as he is? It's already enough for my mum to worry about with one sick "kid"; she doesn't need two. Neither does his mum!
Best quote of the day: "I can't turn people on with my accent because I've not got one".
All I want in the end: is for my Sam to be ok. That's all.
In other news: Dad is convinced I've got a secret stash of airline tickets and/or money and will be heading to the UK by the end of the summer. True, I have a stash of money; it's not secret: it's right bloody there on my desk. But it's nowhere near enough to go to the UK. If anything, I want to go to the UK by next August.
First the volcano, and now the flu. What's the famous third thing that's supposed to strike? There's that French proverb saying "Never two without three". Where's it?
(Technically, today's car accident could be it...it was a bit epic to see Sam doing a faceplant into mum's seat, limbs askew everywhere like in the old cartoons. Not so epic for him to have whiplash. At least his nose isn't broken on top of everything else! Then he'd really be screwed.)
I'm feeling a bit crappy too; and I'm UPSET. I'm upset that he's ill and now I'm getting ill. I'm going to drink more fluids and sleep early tonight. Sam's upset that I'm worried. I'm not half as worried as I was last week; I'm ANGRY at him getting me sick. I'm staying in my own bed tonight; where I know I will get some rest rather than being worried about him all night or listening to him hack his lungs up all night and then not sleep and get sicker.
"But we're supposed to be together in sickness and in health!" he whined when I was leaving the hotel room tonight after helping him lug up the shopping.
"We're not married yet."
"Doesn't matter, you're supposed to be here. *puppy look*"
I feel guilty enough to leave him alone, but he seemed pacified when I said that I needed my rest too: how can I care for him when I'm as sick as he is? It's already enough for my mum to worry about with one sick "kid"; she doesn't need two. Neither does his mum!
Best quote of the day: "I can't turn people on with my accent because I've not got one".
All I want in the end: is for my Sam to be ok. That's all.
In other news: Dad is convinced I've got a secret stash of airline tickets and/or money and will be heading to the UK by the end of the summer. True, I have a stash of money; it's not secret: it's right bloody there on my desk. But it's nowhere near enough to go to the UK. If anything, I want to go to the UK by next August.
First the volcano, and now the flu. What's the famous third thing that's supposed to strike? There's that French proverb saying "Never two without three". Where's it?
(Technically, today's car accident could be it...it was a bit epic to see Sam doing a faceplant into mum's seat, limbs askew everywhere like in the old cartoons. Not so epic for him to have whiplash. At least his nose isn't broken on top of everything else! Then he'd really be screwed.)
Sickness Scramble!
Sam's going home in 3 days and I can't believe that he's this ill. I want him to be better, damnit. Mum and Dad think that this virus he's got came from the pool. Maybe that's true, but I'm not ill. Or at least hoping not to be. I've been taking orange flavored Zicam tablets, drinking ginger tea, drinking fluids and water and bleaching/rubbing alcoholing everything he touches. I don't need to be sick at all. I don't. Because for me it would hospitalize me due to my asthma.
I know Sam doesn't want to go to the doctor's, but I'm a bit sick of him going "S'fine! S'fine! S'fine! No worries!" all the time. I wonder if it's because he's reluctant to explain about his illnessess? If he just hates the doctor? I don't know. I want him to go so he can stop dying and start feeling better! If I was him I'd be desperate to pour whatever I can get down my throat-gallons of ginger tea if I had to, or garlic tea, or lemon and honey. Currently he's swilling salt water, which is something, but it's not going to help as much as I hope.
*sigh*
I know Sam doesn't want to go to the doctor's, but I'm a bit sick of him going "S'fine! S'fine! S'fine! No worries!" all the time. I wonder if it's because he's reluctant to explain about his illnessess? If he just hates the doctor? I don't know. I want him to go so he can stop dying and start feeling better! If I was him I'd be desperate to pour whatever I can get down my throat-gallons of ginger tea if I had to, or garlic tea, or lemon and honey. Currently he's swilling salt water, which is something, but it's not going to help as much as I hope.
*sigh*
Not Exactly as Planned
Well, the afternoon of watching movies didn't happen as I slept after lunch (homemade bacon cheeseburgers) until dinner.
I'm really not feeling well at all, my head is pounding and my neck hurts like heck from whiplash, my voice still hasn't come back and I generally feel like crap all over.
Why can't I be ill next week or some other time? I feel like I'm dying, slowly, at times it's hard to breathe :\ myriam's mum wants take me to the doctors tomorrow if I'm not feeling better, I really don't want to go.
Dinner, cooked by Myriam was nice, it was chicken a la king with rice and carrots. I keep getting told off for talking and it's really frustrating, because I then get asked loads of questions for which answers are expected.
Most of the time it feels like I'm going to gag or something unless I'm drinking or eating something which is annoying. I can't believe that I'll be home in a few days and I'm this sick so I can't enjoy my last couple of days here... Ugh.
I'm really not feeling well at all, my head is pounding and my neck hurts like heck from whiplash, my voice still hasn't come back and I generally feel like crap all over.
Why can't I be ill next week or some other time? I feel like I'm dying, slowly, at times it's hard to breathe :\ myriam's mum wants take me to the doctors tomorrow if I'm not feeling better, I really don't want to go.
Dinner, cooked by Myriam was nice, it was chicken a la king with rice and carrots. I keep getting told off for talking and it's really frustrating, because I then get asked loads of questions for which answers are expected.
Most of the time it feels like I'm going to gag or something unless I'm drinking or eating something which is annoying. I can't believe that I'll be home in a few days and I'm this sick so I can't enjoy my last couple of days here... Ugh.
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Yikes!
Someone doesn't want me to have root beer! A car pulled out in front of us at a crossing and we had to stop with force. I hit my head on the chair in front and managed to hurt my neck :(
I managed to get some really nice root beer though, it's fresh brewed organic stuff and tastes wonderful! I also got some cheesits for mum and some cool-aid for Harry! I also got a massive bottle of iced tea and some tomato juice (to loosen phlegm, bleh!)
It's also a rainy day today, so we can't do a lot this afternoon, we'll probably hang around the house and watch movies today.
I managed to get some really nice root beer though, it's fresh brewed organic stuff and tastes wonderful! I also got some cheesits for mum and some cool-aid for Harry! I also got a massive bottle of iced tea and some tomato juice (to loosen phlegm, bleh!)
It's also a rainy day today, so we can't do a lot this afternoon, we'll probably hang around the house and watch movies today.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Monday Night/Tuesday Morning
Tuesday morning now (just), and I find myself suffering once again with my stomach... Boxing is on HBO and it's Amir Khan's American debut fight tonight, lucky because I haven't seen him fight for ages and I haven't watched boxing for ages either. It's the title fight for the super lightweight class, so it should be awesome! As a warm up, it's Ortiz vs Campbell, and Ortiz is fighting dirty... It's sad because the commentators are cheering him on, saying that Campbell is too old...
I seem to be really struggling at the moment, I've almost lost my voice and my chest is feeling all bubbly and strange when I breathe. Myriam's mum was really good earlier, checking in on me when I slept, I think I was snoring... With my foot, stomach and chest/throat, I'm not having a lot of fun. Plus my days seem to get disrupted in some form or another by lindsay, which is getting a little annoying now.
The hotel wifi seems awfully flakey tonight, considering that I'd already written out a huge blog post about tonight and the boxing. I hate being ill when I'm here, it's a horrible experience. I want to enjoy my time, but it's not easy and I certainly don't want to have to end up in hospital...
What with my lost voice, runny nose, bubbly chest, worse than normal fatigue and aches, I think it might be a cold... I really don't want it to be a cold though... Bleh, sorry for being so negative tonight, but I'm not feeling well at all. The sleep at Myriam's helped, but sadly it wasn't a cure...
I seem to be really struggling at the moment, I've almost lost my voice and my chest is feeling all bubbly and strange when I breathe. Myriam's mum was really good earlier, checking in on me when I slept, I think I was snoring... With my foot, stomach and chest/throat, I'm not having a lot of fun. Plus my days seem to get disrupted in some form or another by lindsay, which is getting a little annoying now.
The hotel wifi seems awfully flakey tonight, considering that I'd already written out a huge blog post about tonight and the boxing. I hate being ill when I'm here, it's a horrible experience. I want to enjoy my time, but it's not easy and I certainly don't want to have to end up in hospital...
What with my lost voice, runny nose, bubbly chest, worse than normal fatigue and aches, I think it might be a cold... I really don't want it to be a cold though... Bleh, sorry for being so negative tonight, but I'm not feeling well at all. The sleep at Myriam's helped, but sadly it wasn't a cure...
Monday Afternoon
Didn't do much this afternoon, slept on Myriam's bed for about 2 hours, during which time she went to work. Dinner this evening was soup and chicken tenders from the Puritan, thanks to Myriam's dad going and getting it all! Myriam's mum also cooked more soup in case there wasn't enough... (there wasn't)
The soup was wonderful and really hit the spot, I'd like to get some soup to eat cold - but that might be a bit weird eating cold soup, should be ok if it's canned though!
Right now I'm sitting at Myriam's house watching Dancing with the Stars with her mum while waiting for Myriam to finish work.
I can feel my voice going because my throat is so sore, but it should give Myriam some peace at least!
The soup was wonderful and really hit the spot, I'd like to get some soup to eat cold - but that might be a bit weird eating cold soup, should be ok if it's canned though!
Right now I'm sitting at Myriam's house watching Dancing with the Stars with her mum while waiting for Myriam to finish work.
I can feel my voice going because my throat is so sore, but it should give Myriam some peace at least!
Monday, 17 May 2010
Injury List part 2
So Myriam elbowed me in the face this morning, my face hurts and I think I'm mildly concussed :( seems like I've been injured more this last week in America than I have in this last year!
Had a BLT for lunch, it was nice, really fresh and was really well made. My stomach and throat and foot and now my head are all restricting my ability to stay positive! At this rate I'll be coming back packed in my hold luggage!
Last night was hectic, Myriam stayed at the hotel last night and got a phone call at 1:30 this morning from Lindsay who seemed distressed. We then couldn't get back to sleep for a few hours.
This morning, Myriam stole my warms and forced me out of bed, which I wasn't too pleased about, but lunch was nice, as I mentioned earlier. When we got back to the hotel, Myriam went straight to the bed and slept - what cheek, after kicking me out of bed this morning!
My head is still ringing, not sure if it was because I was elbowed in the nose or what, but ugh! I'm not feeling that well today.
Had a BLT for lunch, it was nice, really fresh and was really well made. My stomach and throat and foot and now my head are all restricting my ability to stay positive! At this rate I'll be coming back packed in my hold luggage!
Last night was hectic, Myriam stayed at the hotel last night and got a phone call at 1:30 this morning from Lindsay who seemed distressed. We then couldn't get back to sleep for a few hours.
This morning, Myriam stole my warms and forced me out of bed, which I wasn't too pleased about, but lunch was nice, as I mentioned earlier. When we got back to the hotel, Myriam went straight to the bed and slept - what cheek, after kicking me out of bed this morning!
My head is still ringing, not sure if it was because I was elbowed in the nose or what, but ugh! I'm not feeling that well today.
Oh, for fuck's sake.
Sleeping soundly at 1:30 this morning, my cell phone rings. It's Lindsay.
"Oh my god they called the police on my mother because she's screaming at dad again and being an asshole"
"Ok. Goodnight, can't help you more."
"Where are you?"
"Hotel, trying to sleep."
"Call me later?"
"K. *click*"
Cue tossing and turning for the next 3 hours trying to fall asleep but can't because my back was KILLING me and the room was boiling until Sam put up the A/C.
Waking me out of a sound sleep to tell me the police were called on her mother? I'm not surprised; they should've been called on her ages ago since her parents need to have divorced 15 years ago.
On the other side-Sam isn't feeling well again today-I elbowed him in the face trying to put my arm around him; he moved and BAM. He might've gotten a mild concussion too because of it. Between broken foot, concussion, and everything else I'm surprised he's not disowned me or whatever yet. Geez.
"Oh my god they called the police on my mother because she's screaming at dad again and being an asshole"
"Ok. Goodnight, can't help you more."
"Where are you?"
"Hotel, trying to sleep."
"Call me later?"
"K. *click*"
Cue tossing and turning for the next 3 hours trying to fall asleep but can't because my back was KILLING me and the room was boiling until Sam put up the A/C.
Waking me out of a sound sleep to tell me the police were called on her mother? I'm not surprised; they should've been called on her ages ago since her parents need to have divorced 15 years ago.
On the other side-Sam isn't feeling well again today-I elbowed him in the face trying to put my arm around him; he moved and BAM. He might've gotten a mild concussion too because of it. Between broken foot, concussion, and everything else I'm surprised he's not disowned me or whatever yet. Geez.
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Graduation Yesterday.
It's not hit me yet-if it hasn't, I get the feeling it might in September.
I had to grab a few last minute things yesterday (heel liners for my new heels; friction block stick, some knee highs and a mocha Frappacino thing) so I popped into work. Audrey was there, smiling at me. "Shouldn't you be at the arena already?"
"Well yeah, except I need a few things!"
picked up some chocolate ice cream from Blake's (oh num), ran back home, had Lindsay stick the liners into my heels while I rushed into my fancy clothes (sticking inhaler, friction stick and license into my pocket), cap, gown, heels and brushed teeth before going outside and posing for photos. That done, I was dropped off at the arena and headed round the back while everyone else headed round the front.
What a mess of people. There were tables to line up at to get your cards with your name and email on (with a blank space to put the phonetic spelling, which I did; everyone loves to butcher "Myriam" for some reason) and the honors you got. My face fell when I saw I only earned "cum laude" because of that stupid ass poetry teacher I had who gave me a C because apparently I didn't write the poetry paper to her satisfaction and had to rewrite it. I went to collect my gold tassel and switch it for the black one I had. Then there was a line a mile long for the bathrooms so I sat for that. Went outside, sat down again (because those bloody heels were KILLING even with the friction stick) and hung about. I saw Dillon and Rudine, waved to them and tried to find the L section of the Bachelors section of the School of Liberal Arts. It was a very loose alphabetical order; no one followed it at all. I found my approximate section, sat down and waited while they lined us up. The School of Continuing Education and Development were mostly Africans and African-American, so we were treated to rounds of gospel and African songs while we waited (think church choir style, with the swaying, clapping hands and stomping feet to keep the rhythm). That was really nice because many of them had beautiful voices. Victory cheers were done the minute we were walking inside. my first thought was "Ho crap 3000 people staring at me O_O". Marched in and waited in place in front of my seat for AGES while the other schools were announced. I saw Sam and everyone else and waved at them like an idiot.
We sat and listened to the national anthem, "God Bless America" and a prayer from Father Bruce Whatsisface. Then the speeches started. Doreen "Lupus Girl" Whatshername talked for ages about how happy she was to have her son with her and how strong she is and thank you mom for not pulling the plug when she was in a 36 hour coma and I have Lupus and it's soooooooooo difficult to earn a degree and on and on and on. The girl next to me was just as upset; moaning out "Oh my GOD". I couldn't help but think of Sam and Sarah. Sarah has lupus but she doesn't rabbit it about because she's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sick to work and whine whine whine. Sure, she calls out every so often, but she has that condition where the fallopian tubes are thin and blood leaks everywhere on her insides when she has her period. Sometimes her joints hurt, sometimes she has a rash; which is fine, but she doesn't rabbit it about how siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick she is and cry cry cry. She gets on with it; much like Sam does. Then there was a war veteran (omg democrat-Dad was surprised that a democrat could be a war hero: HA!), who spent 45 minutes blowing his own horn about his important job as the US ambassador to Saudi Arabia and on and on. I fell asleep during his speech, coming to long enough to catch the last ending bit.
Then the whole long procession started. Sam and Lindsay rushed down the stairs to take photographs of me. I was rushed into place behind the banner, given a fake diploma, told to smile, *FLASH* then run for it, up to the stage, hand over my card. For all of the other graduates, the announcers were announcing the honors that the person earned-"Jane Smith-Magna cum laude!". I get up there, expecting them to read out my honors-they said my name, and...silence. Cue me turning back to look a bit "O_o?" at the announcer but having to be rushed up the ramp and out. Sam wanted to get a picture of me with my diploma, but I was rushed out and back to my seat.
I fell asleep during the other reading of the names-about 950 were walking during this thing and it took AGES. I wish I had gotten the other announcer guy, very dramatic. I got the boring one. Oh well. Sam got a picture of me sleeping. Heehee. So when that was done, we were told to turn the tassels to the other side and that was it. No throwing of the caps like I really wanted to. Another benediction by Father Whatshisface and we left. It took a bit finding everyone but we came together in the end.
Sam's got pictures of the food at the Olive Garden-my plate's the one with the mussels. It was mussels, scallops, shrimp and linguine in a garlic/butter/wine sauce. There was salad, breadsticks (Sam ate 5 of them alone), and a Sicilian Spritzer for me-orange syrup, white grape juice and club soda, it was really nice. Sam had a peach and raspberry iced tea. Lindsay was being a bit off. She commented she wanted to sit between us and also remarked about handsome men. I slapped my hand on Sam's knee for that one, feeling my inner "my boyfriend! MINE!" bitch wanting to come out.
We got home, had some of that GIANT cake, sent some home with Cheryl and Al. I wasn't feeling too great after the pasta so I missed most of the time with Cheryl and Al. Lindsay hung about until 8:30. Sam and I were watching Princess and the Frog and Lindsay was singing along to it and saying the words along with the characters, it was a bit strange. Finally she went home and we went back to the hotel. While Sam was dealing with his dodgy stomach, Lindsay called me on my cell phone and spent $30 over 17 and a half minutes whining at me about how I should tell Sam to get off his phone and his ipad and how he doesn't make conversation and it's so impolite. Sam was upset; with reason!
We went to Caesario's, I had some Powerade and a heaping basket of good and salty fries; needed to keep my salt intake up because I suffered a bit after the pasta (to put it nicely). We were chatting a bit and Sam was talking about how the economic crisis happened over his salad, which he seemed to enjoy a lot! We went back to the hotel. It was interesting how the city is different on Saturday nights-more alcohol infused people wandering about, live music blaring out the Irish pubs, lots more douchebags and douchebag type cars, the ricer types decorated with spoilers, you know the type.
Sam put the TV on this morning while I was still sleeping and slept through it, which annoyed me a bit; I don't want to be startled awake by Cartoon Network at 8:30 in the morning on a Sunday! I had a shower and then made him get up and get moving too; shower, dress up and go (So nyah!) and we came to my place. Sam had a gargantuan steak all to himself (two feet by about 6 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick), mashed potato with dill cheddar and cotswald cheddar with onions and garlic; sweet corn on the cob and mixed green and yellow beans; and more cake with chocolate ice cream. We're relaxing in my rom at the moment. Probably later on today Sam'll have a swim and I'll be sitting on the edge with him. Let's hope there won't be lesbians in the hottub...
I had to grab a few last minute things yesterday (heel liners for my new heels; friction block stick, some knee highs and a mocha Frappacino thing) so I popped into work. Audrey was there, smiling at me. "Shouldn't you be at the arena already?"
"Well yeah, except I need a few things!"
picked up some chocolate ice cream from Blake's (oh num), ran back home, had Lindsay stick the liners into my heels while I rushed into my fancy clothes (sticking inhaler, friction stick and license into my pocket), cap, gown, heels and brushed teeth before going outside and posing for photos. That done, I was dropped off at the arena and headed round the back while everyone else headed round the front.
What a mess of people. There were tables to line up at to get your cards with your name and email on (with a blank space to put the phonetic spelling, which I did; everyone loves to butcher "Myriam" for some reason) and the honors you got. My face fell when I saw I only earned "cum laude" because of that stupid ass poetry teacher I had who gave me a C because apparently I didn't write the poetry paper to her satisfaction and had to rewrite it. I went to collect my gold tassel and switch it for the black one I had. Then there was a line a mile long for the bathrooms so I sat for that. Went outside, sat down again (because those bloody heels were KILLING even with the friction stick) and hung about. I saw Dillon and Rudine, waved to them and tried to find the L section of the Bachelors section of the School of Liberal Arts. It was a very loose alphabetical order; no one followed it at all. I found my approximate section, sat down and waited while they lined us up. The School of Continuing Education and Development were mostly Africans and African-American, so we were treated to rounds of gospel and African songs while we waited (think church choir style, with the swaying, clapping hands and stomping feet to keep the rhythm). That was really nice because many of them had beautiful voices. Victory cheers were done the minute we were walking inside. my first thought was "Ho crap 3000 people staring at me O_O". Marched in and waited in place in front of my seat for AGES while the other schools were announced. I saw Sam and everyone else and waved at them like an idiot.
We sat and listened to the national anthem, "God Bless America" and a prayer from Father Bruce Whatsisface. Then the speeches started. Doreen "Lupus Girl" Whatshername talked for ages about how happy she was to have her son with her and how strong she is and thank you mom for not pulling the plug when she was in a 36 hour coma and I have Lupus and it's soooooooooo difficult to earn a degree and on and on and on. The girl next to me was just as upset; moaning out "Oh my GOD". I couldn't help but think of Sam and Sarah. Sarah has lupus but she doesn't rabbit it about because she's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sick to work and whine whine whine. Sure, she calls out every so often, but she has that condition where the fallopian tubes are thin and blood leaks everywhere on her insides when she has her period. Sometimes her joints hurt, sometimes she has a rash; which is fine, but she doesn't rabbit it about how siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick she is and cry cry cry. She gets on with it; much like Sam does. Then there was a war veteran (omg democrat-Dad was surprised that a democrat could be a war hero: HA!), who spent 45 minutes blowing his own horn about his important job as the US ambassador to Saudi Arabia and on and on. I fell asleep during his speech, coming to long enough to catch the last ending bit.
Then the whole long procession started. Sam and Lindsay rushed down the stairs to take photographs of me. I was rushed into place behind the banner, given a fake diploma, told to smile, *FLASH* then run for it, up to the stage, hand over my card. For all of the other graduates, the announcers were announcing the honors that the person earned-"Jane Smith-Magna cum laude!". I get up there, expecting them to read out my honors-they said my name, and...silence. Cue me turning back to look a bit "O_o?" at the announcer but having to be rushed up the ramp and out. Sam wanted to get a picture of me with my diploma, but I was rushed out and back to my seat.
I fell asleep during the other reading of the names-about 950 were walking during this thing and it took AGES. I wish I had gotten the other announcer guy, very dramatic. I got the boring one. Oh well. Sam got a picture of me sleeping. Heehee. So when that was done, we were told to turn the tassels to the other side and that was it. No throwing of the caps like I really wanted to. Another benediction by Father Whatshisface and we left. It took a bit finding everyone but we came together in the end.
Sam's got pictures of the food at the Olive Garden-my plate's the one with the mussels. It was mussels, scallops, shrimp and linguine in a garlic/butter/wine sauce. There was salad, breadsticks (Sam ate 5 of them alone), and a Sicilian Spritzer for me-orange syrup, white grape juice and club soda, it was really nice. Sam had a peach and raspberry iced tea. Lindsay was being a bit off. She commented she wanted to sit between us and also remarked about handsome men. I slapped my hand on Sam's knee for that one, feeling my inner "my boyfriend! MINE!" bitch wanting to come out.
We got home, had some of that GIANT cake, sent some home with Cheryl and Al. I wasn't feeling too great after the pasta so I missed most of the time with Cheryl and Al. Lindsay hung about until 8:30. Sam and I were watching Princess and the Frog and Lindsay was singing along to it and saying the words along with the characters, it was a bit strange. Finally she went home and we went back to the hotel. While Sam was dealing with his dodgy stomach, Lindsay called me on my cell phone and spent $30 over 17 and a half minutes whining at me about how I should tell Sam to get off his phone and his ipad and how he doesn't make conversation and it's so impolite. Sam was upset; with reason!
We went to Caesario's, I had some Powerade and a heaping basket of good and salty fries; needed to keep my salt intake up because I suffered a bit after the pasta (to put it nicely). We were chatting a bit and Sam was talking about how the economic crisis happened over his salad, which he seemed to enjoy a lot! We went back to the hotel. It was interesting how the city is different on Saturday nights-more alcohol infused people wandering about, live music blaring out the Irish pubs, lots more douchebags and douchebag type cars, the ricer types decorated with spoilers, you know the type.
Sam put the TV on this morning while I was still sleeping and slept through it, which annoyed me a bit; I don't want to be startled awake by Cartoon Network at 8:30 in the morning on a Sunday! I had a shower and then made him get up and get moving too; shower, dress up and go (So nyah!) and we came to my place. Sam had a gargantuan steak all to himself (two feet by about 6 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick), mashed potato with dill cheddar and cotswald cheddar with onions and garlic; sweet corn on the cob and mixed green and yellow beans; and more cake with chocolate ice cream. We're relaxing in my rom at the moment. Probably later on today Sam'll have a swim and I'll be sitting on the edge with him. Let's hope there won't be lesbians in the hottub...
Saturday, 15 May 2010
Graduation, Done.
Thank god that's over! It was really nice to see Myriam getting her (fake) diploma, but the whole process was so drawn out! There's no need for a 45 minute speech about various wars when the day is for celebration...
The "lupus girl" really took the piss too, fair enough you have a nasty illness, but we don't need all of the theatrics and gushing about how it was so hard to graduate and how you couldn't do it without your mum who didn't turn off the life support and how your son gave you "the strength" to carry on to do an online degree...... At home...... In your pyjamas...... And even that took 20 minutes to tell us about...
It's really strange how everything is so hyped up here and how the photographs with the diplomas were done behind a barrier so the audience didn't see the photos being taken! It was very orchestrated and at times felt very rehearsed...
Don't get me wrong, it was a nice day, but my it was long! After the ceremony we headed to Olive Garden where we had Italian and it was really nice. I said on Twitter earlier about the food, a huge salad, breadsticks and a nice chicken parmigiana. After Olive Garden, we came home and had cake! The cake was huge, monstrous actually!
I have a real craving for a grilled chicken salad now, which I'll probably order tonight. I took photos of virtually everything, the graduation, food, the cake and various other things too! It's now after dinner, about 6:15, and out of the 6 and a bit days I've been here, 4 of them have been spent with Lindsay.
I'd like to have some time alone with Myriam, because it's her I'm here for, not to have Lindsay attached to her too!
The "lupus girl" really took the piss too, fair enough you have a nasty illness, but we don't need all of the theatrics and gushing about how it was so hard to graduate and how you couldn't do it without your mum who didn't turn off the life support and how your son gave you "the strength" to carry on to do an online degree...... At home...... In your pyjamas...... And even that took 20 minutes to tell us about...
It's really strange how everything is so hyped up here and how the photographs with the diplomas were done behind a barrier so the audience didn't see the photos being taken! It was very orchestrated and at times felt very rehearsed...
Don't get me wrong, it was a nice day, but my it was long! After the ceremony we headed to Olive Garden where we had Italian and it was really nice. I said on Twitter earlier about the food, a huge salad, breadsticks and a nice chicken parmigiana. After Olive Garden, we came home and had cake! The cake was huge, monstrous actually!
I have a real craving for a grilled chicken salad now, which I'll probably order tonight. I took photos of virtually everything, the graduation, food, the cake and various other things too! It's now after dinner, about 6:15, and out of the 6 and a bit days I've been here, 4 of them have been spent with Lindsay.
I'd like to have some time alone with Myriam, because it's her I'm here for, not to have Lindsay attached to her too!
Stress...
So much for being picked up at 10:15...
Graduation today seems to be stress all over, running around and stress stress stress!
Graduation today seems to be stress all over, running around and stress stress stress!
Celebration!
Had a chat with Sam last night-I didn't realize I was being a bit annoying and handling him with kid gloves instead of treating him the way he should be treated: normally. I feel better today.
Today is graduation for me. Good God, it doesn't feel like I've earned anything, to be honest, because it's not hit me yet that I've earned a diploma.
Everyone wants a piece of me today! Aunt Monique coming bout in 10 minutes, going to run errands, grab Sam, get Lindsay, drop off myself...holy wow. Just wow.
Edit to add: My aunt gave me some money. That's another person I need to send thank you notes to...
Today is graduation for me. Good God, it doesn't feel like I've earned anything, to be honest, because it's not hit me yet that I've earned a diploma.
Everyone wants a piece of me today! Aunt Monique coming bout in 10 minutes, going to run errands, grab Sam, get Lindsay, drop off myself...holy wow. Just wow.
Edit to add: My aunt gave me some money. That's another person I need to send thank you notes to...
To the Apple Store!
Woo! I bought Apple Care for my iPad ($99, which I can't register until monday as the Apple site is down for maintenance...), iWork '09 ($79, installed/registered), an Apple Remote ($19, so shiny...) and a Pogo Sketch stylus ($14.95) I also bought a book for $11 in Borders (had to get it while I saw it), so all in all, about $225 today...! Poor Myriam, having to put up with me getting really excited about the Apple Store, I bet she felt really embarrassed!
If I had to guestimate, I'd say I had about $100 or so left to last me the week, but I don't need to buy anything else now! I seem to be going through an awful lot of toilet roll though, small-ass rolls/paper sizes = a huge pain... It's about $4 a pack, so it's not too bad! Gives me a good excuse to cut down on food though! (Also, thanks Mum for the $50 cash, see - I had good reason to tell everyone you're awesome!)
I've had a bad stomach most of today and I've been trying not to walk on my broken foot, but that's not easy at all... It's been difficult to do all that and concentrate on things so I've been very tired today and not quite with it. I didn't swim today, but other than that I've been pretty good, doing at least an hour in the pool! Hopefully I'll get the time to swim tomorrow, but it's Myriam's graduation, so I don't know!
Lunch today was the Chinese Buffet (as I said earlier) and dinner was BK at the Salem Mall, I didn't manage to finish my burger, fries or drink, which is a surprise! I need to cut down on what I eat, as the fitter I can get, the better I'll be, if that makes sense... Which reminds me, Myriam bought me some weird jerky, I've put up some photos of it, it tastes really nice but it's still weird! She also bought me some Lindt bars too, as everything was 50% off (the store is closing on the 27th), I have a HUGE bar of milk chocolate and a lovely whipped chocolate mousse bar too! mmm!
The hotel is mega busy today too, so much noise and people! I had to queue for the elevators (as I tweeted earlier), I couldn't believe it to be honest! I can hear people running up and down the corridors, so I'm guessing that people have gone out drinking before graduation and are now slumming it up here!
Myriam's graduation is tomorrow, should be interesting and I'll try and take as many photos as I can. I've been advised to take food, drink and my iPad as I'm going to be bored to hell and back, apparently... Oh dear...
If I had to guestimate, I'd say I had about $100 or so left to last me the week, but I don't need to buy anything else now! I seem to be going through an awful lot of toilet roll though, small-ass rolls/paper sizes = a huge pain... It's about $4 a pack, so it's not too bad! Gives me a good excuse to cut down on food though! (Also, thanks Mum for the $50 cash, see - I had good reason to tell everyone you're awesome!)
I've had a bad stomach most of today and I've been trying not to walk on my broken foot, but that's not easy at all... It's been difficult to do all that and concentrate on things so I've been very tired today and not quite with it. I didn't swim today, but other than that I've been pretty good, doing at least an hour in the pool! Hopefully I'll get the time to swim tomorrow, but it's Myriam's graduation, so I don't know!
Lunch today was the Chinese Buffet (as I said earlier) and dinner was BK at the Salem Mall, I didn't manage to finish my burger, fries or drink, which is a surprise! I need to cut down on what I eat, as the fitter I can get, the better I'll be, if that makes sense... Which reminds me, Myriam bought me some weird jerky, I've put up some photos of it, it tastes really nice but it's still weird! She also bought me some Lindt bars too, as everything was 50% off (the store is closing on the 27th), I have a HUGE bar of milk chocolate and a lovely whipped chocolate mousse bar too! mmm!
The hotel is mega busy today too, so much noise and people! I had to queue for the elevators (as I tweeted earlier), I couldn't believe it to be honest! I can hear people running up and down the corridors, so I'm guessing that people have gone out drinking before graduation and are now slumming it up here!
Myriam's graduation is tomorrow, should be interesting and I'll try and take as many photos as I can. I've been advised to take food, drink and my iPad as I'm going to be bored to hell and back, apparently... Oh dear...
Friday, 14 May 2010
You've Got That Bloated Feeling
The Chinese buffet down at "Pekin Garden #2" has made me gassy and bloated :( but we found a neat little coffee shop! I had an iced mocha, it was really good, made with soy milk too! :)
Getting around is starting to get difficult with a sore foot, but I'm not deterred at all. Hopefully soon we're going to head to Salem for the Apple store, where I can grab my Applecare :)
Update: the bloatedness is probably due to the pizza rather than the Chinese...
Getting around is starting to get difficult with a sore foot, but I'm not deterred at all. Hopefully soon we're going to head to Salem for the Apple store, where I can grab my Applecare :)
Update: the bloatedness is probably due to the pizza rather than the Chinese...
Pizza and Injuries
The pizza at 900 degrees was superb! Incredibly fresh and really well made, I was very impressed. I wasn't feeling too hungry when we went earlier as my foot was making it difficult to concentrate. We started off with a meatball platter appetiser, then our pizzas then a dessert pizza to finish.
I have quite the bruise on the bit between my toes, seems as though the metatarsals might've clashed heads, trapping something in the process... Myriam accidentally kicked it, giving me something to concentrate on further (it actually made me feel quite ill) then after that Myriam managed to dislocate my jaw with her finger (rather easily I might add), it was by accident though... She's staying at the hotel with me tonight, so who knows if I'll survive the night!
I'll blog more about it tomorrow (if I survive the battering I'm going to get tonight, that is!)
Update: photos of the pizzas are up on Picasa!
I have quite the bruise on the bit between my toes, seems as though the metatarsals might've clashed heads, trapping something in the process... Myriam accidentally kicked it, giving me something to concentrate on further (it actually made me feel quite ill) then after that Myriam managed to dislocate my jaw with her finger (rather easily I might add), it was by accident though... She's staying at the hotel with me tonight, so who knows if I'll survive the night!
I'll blog more about it tomorrow (if I survive the battering I'm going to get tonight, that is!)
Update: photos of the pizzas are up on Picasa!
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Lesbians!
Did all of nothing today, went to the Red Arrow for lunch where I had a bison burger (very lean meat) after that we went to Ben and Jerry's and had some ice-cream. I put loads of photos on picasa of the food and the protestors on Elm Street.
Once we had shopped at CVS for jerky and stuff (most of which we forgot!) I had a swim in the pool. After about 10 minutes, a man came in and sat in the jacuzzi. He had brought a whole manner of stuff, so he looked like he was going to spend the afternoon. After sitting in the jacuzzi for about 5 minutes a couple of women appeared and literally kicked the man out and took it over. He quickly got dry and left.
The two women seemed quite pleased with themselves for acquiring the hot tub and proceeded to commence heavy petting. It was disgusting seeing two HUGE "older" women making out and then moving on to foreplay and then to "etc" it was really off putting...
Off to 900 Degrees tonight with Lindsay who's dressed like someone who was kicked through Macy's backwards and she's still wearing bells around her ankle - which is annoying!
Once we had shopped at CVS for jerky and stuff (most of which we forgot!) I had a swim in the pool. After about 10 minutes, a man came in and sat in the jacuzzi. He had brought a whole manner of stuff, so he looked like he was going to spend the afternoon. After sitting in the jacuzzi for about 5 minutes a couple of women appeared and literally kicked the man out and took it over. He quickly got dry and left.
The two women seemed quite pleased with themselves for acquiring the hot tub and proceeded to commence heavy petting. It was disgusting seeing two HUGE "older" women making out and then moving on to foreplay and then to "etc" it was really off putting...
Off to 900 Degrees tonight with Lindsay who's dressed like someone who was kicked through Macy's backwards and she's still wearing bells around her ankle - which is annoying!
Losses and Gains.
Today can be summed up in one big word for me: disappointed. I'm disappointed I didn't win big; I'd've liked to have gone away with a couple thousand in my pocket. Oh well.
The bus ride was quite nice actually-mostly because I had my new ipod in, my headphones on and I slept on Sam's shoulder. We went through 3 states to get to Foxwoods. The place is IMMENSE. I never realized how HUGE it is. The hotel complex is massive in and of itself. There's 4 seperate casinos-the Rainmaker, the Grand Pequot, the Great Cedar and I forget the other one. The Rainmaker's the only one that's got a non smoking slot room, which is a little sad. Auntie Adrienne showed us how to play the slots. God, how high tech is all of this? Sam got lucky right away on one that was bacon themed (insert *SIGH* here) and I wasn't having much luck until we moved to another machine that had a bike as the main prize and the slots were "real" slots, as in the old fashioned ones. The newer computerized ones were all just LCD, if that makes sense. Holy hell Sam got lucky, though-he made about $50 on that machine from one $5 he put in and just rolled with...but then lost it all. And still had the capacity to just "Eh" and get on with it. He lost the $80 he brought with him-if he cashed out at the peak of all his winnings he'd've walked out with over $200. I was a bit "o_o" at his ability to just get on with it-I would've been celebrating my earnings. Mum won $72 out of a $5 machine, and then lost it all.
I enjoyed the slots a little too much according to Sam and Lindsay. I lost $30 out of the $155 I bought, so I came home with $125 in my pocket. They had a hard time peeling me away. I lost so little, only because I made all my money back in the end.
The buffet we ate at was HUGE. They had Soup/Salad, Barbeque, Oriental, Italian, International, Seafood and Sweet Shop destinations; and between all of us we sampled a little from all of them. I quite enjoyed the carrot cake I had for dessert; everything was nice, but oddly it's the cake I remember the best because it was the nicest.
Holy CRAP though-the place was FULL of the elderly; and the main table gaming room was FULL of Asians; mainly Chinese. Old memeres with walkers and canes, old peperes with fat bottoms drooping over the sides of the stool. I think we and about 5 other people were the youngest there, besides the employees. I know Lindsay was a bit put off by the fact there were so many old and awfully unattractive people there. I kept pointing out to her the few sexy men I could find (there was one smoking hot coffee skinned security guard in a business suit, another gorgeous security guard was a few feet down) but Lindsay was being Lindsay (lost in her own world) and didn't seem to notice. Besides, I had Sam, and the security guards had rings on.
Sam was a bit all OVER me (like a bad sunburn) in public and Lindsay getting all "Aww how CUTE" with it too. It was nice having Sam all over me but all I kept imagining was all the olds looking at us and tut tutting "young love, oh Mary/John remember those days *wink wink nudge nudge*" or "In my day we were NEVER like that! Rage rage rage young people these days!" On the bus I didn't give a shit so much-I could kiss him to my heart's content and I didn't care. Funny, that.
Tomorrow should be a relaxing day where Sam and I sit in the hotel all day and watch movies and only move when we have to-breakfast, . I'm feeling a bit upset that I didn't spend the night at the hotel tonight; but there's a couple reasons. I got the vibes from Dad that I'd be better off staying home; Sam is exhausted and has a dodgy stomach (no farting at 2:30 please!) and I'm tired myself and I want to sleep in my own bed.
The bus ride was quite nice actually-mostly because I had my new ipod in, my headphones on and I slept on Sam's shoulder. We went through 3 states to get to Foxwoods. The place is IMMENSE. I never realized how HUGE it is. The hotel complex is massive in and of itself. There's 4 seperate casinos-the Rainmaker, the Grand Pequot, the Great Cedar and I forget the other one. The Rainmaker's the only one that's got a non smoking slot room, which is a little sad. Auntie Adrienne showed us how to play the slots. God, how high tech is all of this? Sam got lucky right away on one that was bacon themed (insert *SIGH* here) and I wasn't having much luck until we moved to another machine that had a bike as the main prize and the slots were "real" slots, as in the old fashioned ones. The newer computerized ones were all just LCD, if that makes sense. Holy hell Sam got lucky, though-he made about $50 on that machine from one $5 he put in and just rolled with...but then lost it all. And still had the capacity to just "Eh" and get on with it. He lost the $80 he brought with him-if he cashed out at the peak of all his winnings he'd've walked out with over $200. I was a bit "o_o" at his ability to just get on with it-I would've been celebrating my earnings. Mum won $72 out of a $5 machine, and then lost it all.
I enjoyed the slots a little too much according to Sam and Lindsay. I lost $30 out of the $155 I bought, so I came home with $125 in my pocket. They had a hard time peeling me away. I lost so little, only because I made all my money back in the end.
The buffet we ate at was HUGE. They had Soup/Salad, Barbeque, Oriental, Italian, International, Seafood and Sweet Shop destinations; and between all of us we sampled a little from all of them. I quite enjoyed the carrot cake I had for dessert; everything was nice, but oddly it's the cake I remember the best because it was the nicest.
Holy CRAP though-the place was FULL of the elderly; and the main table gaming room was FULL of Asians; mainly Chinese. Old memeres with walkers and canes, old peperes with fat bottoms drooping over the sides of the stool. I think we and about 5 other people were the youngest there, besides the employees. I know Lindsay was a bit put off by the fact there were so many old and awfully unattractive people there. I kept pointing out to her the few sexy men I could find (there was one smoking hot coffee skinned security guard in a business suit, another gorgeous security guard was a few feet down) but Lindsay was being Lindsay (lost in her own world) and didn't seem to notice. Besides, I had Sam, and the security guards had rings on.
Sam was a bit all OVER me (like a bad sunburn) in public and Lindsay getting all "Aww how CUTE" with it too. It was nice having Sam all over me but all I kept imagining was all the olds looking at us and tut tutting "young love, oh Mary/John remember those days *wink wink nudge nudge*" or "In my day we were NEVER like that! Rage rage rage young people these days!" On the bus I didn't give a shit so much-I could kiss him to my heart's content and I didn't care. Funny, that.
Tomorrow should be a relaxing day where Sam and I sit in the hotel all day and watch movies and only move when we have to-breakfast, . I'm feeling a bit upset that I didn't spend the night at the hotel tonight; but there's a couple reasons. I got the vibes from Dad that I'd be better off staying home; Sam is exhausted and has a dodgy stomach (no farting at 2:30 please!) and I'm tired myself and I want to sleep in my own bed.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Come On, Biggggggg Money!
I'm feeling a lot better today-could be because it's too early for my brain to be up, could be because I've not seen Sam yet today, could be last night's round of listening to my ipod. I'm feeling ok, if tired. I've packed loads of stuff in my purse-and now Mum's said I'll be annoyed with it and I shouldn't have bought it with me. If she had, I don't know, TOLD ME THAT LAST NIGHT...! Too late now.
I would like to win something at the casino today that I can set aside for my trip to the UK (hopefully) next year. That'd be awesome. No itchy right palm for me today yet, though-if it itches I'm going to scratch it until it's raw...
Ugh, early starts, yuck. I hope today will be a good day for all of us. I'd like that. ^_^
I would like to win something at the casino today that I can set aside for my trip to the UK (hopefully) next year. That'd be awesome. No itchy right palm for me today yet, though-if it itches I'm going to scratch it until it's raw...
Ugh, early starts, yuck. I hope today will be a good day for all of us. I'd like that. ^_^
Ah, Geez...
Myriam is worrying because I'm not feeling too well today. I've done too much these last couple of days and it's caught up to me. Last time it wasn't non-stop for the first 3 days, so of course I'm wiped out! I can't just keep going and going and going!
I'm kicking myself because I tend to tease her when she's worrying and I know that doesn't help one bit! I just spent $10 on some super strong tylenol, beef sausages, root beer and tonic water, so I'm good. I'll have a nice sleep tonight and then I'll be ready to go tomorrow (I'll take some tylenol before I go!)
I don't like people treating me as fragile all the time, I know I am and the more I'm made aware of it, the more I'll struggle, I can't help it!
I wish Myriam wouldn't worry so much and over silly things like clumpy pasta, the pasta tasted quite nice, it was just stuck together, that's all! At least we got to watch Ponyo in the end (I wasn't really feeling up to going out, so Myriam cooked spaghetti bolognese) and Myriam confessed to being jealous of me playing with my iPad and not her (to be honest, I didn't quite realise!) and I also teased her about that too...
Anyway, enough negatively things! Yes, I'm not feeling too well, yes I'm not looking forward to the early start tomorrow and yes, my pizza from yesterday didn't survive through the day, but tomorrow should be an experience! Going to win loadsa money! Night night!
I'm kicking myself because I tend to tease her when she's worrying and I know that doesn't help one bit! I just spent $10 on some super strong tylenol, beef sausages, root beer and tonic water, so I'm good. I'll have a nice sleep tonight and then I'll be ready to go tomorrow (I'll take some tylenol before I go!)
I don't like people treating me as fragile all the time, I know I am and the more I'm made aware of it, the more I'll struggle, I can't help it!
I wish Myriam wouldn't worry so much and over silly things like clumpy pasta, the pasta tasted quite nice, it was just stuck together, that's all! At least we got to watch Ponyo in the end (I wasn't really feeling up to going out, so Myriam cooked spaghetti bolognese) and Myriam confessed to being jealous of me playing with my iPad and not her (to be honest, I didn't quite realise!) and I also teased her about that too...
Anyway, enough negatively things! Yes, I'm not feeling too well, yes I'm not looking forward to the early start tomorrow and yes, my pizza from yesterday didn't survive through the day, but tomorrow should be an experience! Going to win loadsa money! Night night!
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Fucked Way Over, and Up.
=/ I feel tremendously GUILTY for today-Sam's practically dead on the living room couch at the moment with the 'pad on his lap. As usual.
Sleep last night was not so good-being woken up at 2:30 in the morning by one of THE loudest farts I've ever heard is apparently hilarious because I couldn't stop laughing for at least 10 minutes. Poor Sam-it's not that funny in retrospect but nothing makes sense that early in the morning. Breakfast was good today, I was disappointed my pancakes didn't have real maple syrup to put on top, oh well. Sam amazed me with the strawberry jam-one pot for each slice of toast. One pot lasts me for all 4 slices. I watched him have a swim and a dip in the sauna, called my dad and let him know that I was ok (he didn't have a rage fit!!!!!) and chilled out. We met Lindsay at about 11, then went to Subway for lunch. Then we hopped the bus.
At Walmart all I got was disappointment-the red bathing suit I had my eye one turned out to look like SHIT once it was on me. We headed to the mall and I found a bathing suit, a 2 piece one, board shorts and a tank top. We came back, Sam dropped off his purchases (and we O_o'd at the decriminalization of marijuana cowboy protestor across the street). We went to pick up my bag I dropped off at Piccola and we're home. We were supposed to go out for dinner at 900 Degrees tonight, but Sam's too fucked to move so we're having spaghetti at home. I've just given him two paracetemol/acetaminophen to reduce his temperature-he's RAGING hot. =/ I'm so worried. I shouldn't be as worried as I am but I'm really worried.
Sleep last night was not so good-being woken up at 2:30 in the morning by one of THE loudest farts I've ever heard is apparently hilarious because I couldn't stop laughing for at least 10 minutes. Poor Sam-it's not that funny in retrospect but nothing makes sense that early in the morning. Breakfast was good today, I was disappointed my pancakes didn't have real maple syrup to put on top, oh well. Sam amazed me with the strawberry jam-one pot for each slice of toast. One pot lasts me for all 4 slices. I watched him have a swim and a dip in the sauna, called my dad and let him know that I was ok (he didn't have a rage fit!!!!!) and chilled out. We met Lindsay at about 11, then went to Subway for lunch. Then we hopped the bus.
At Walmart all I got was disappointment-the red bathing suit I had my eye one turned out to look like SHIT once it was on me. We headed to the mall and I found a bathing suit, a 2 piece one, board shorts and a tank top. We came back, Sam dropped off his purchases (and we O_o'd at the decriminalization of marijuana cowboy protestor across the street). We went to pick up my bag I dropped off at Piccola and we're home. We were supposed to go out for dinner at 900 Degrees tonight, but Sam's too fucked to move so we're having spaghetti at home. I've just given him two paracetemol/acetaminophen to reduce his temperature-he's RAGING hot. =/ I'm so worried. I shouldn't be as worried as I am but I'm really worried.
Kill Me Now...
Done way too much today. Went to subway for lunch, then to walmart, then to the mall where we wandered around. I bought some levi's and a couple of t-shirts in J.C. Penny which was stress in itself as I couldn't find a pair of jeans that fit...
Now I'm dying, slowly, at Myriam's house, waiting to go out to eat in about 20 minutes or so... Ugh. I ache so much and there's the casino tomorrow, 2+ hours on a bus, getting up at 5... Fuck me. I'm not going to survive until the end of the week...
Now I'm dying, slowly, at Myriam's house, waiting to go out to eat in about 20 minutes or so... Ugh. I ache so much and there's the casino tomorrow, 2+ hours on a bus, getting up at 5... Fuck me. I'm not going to survive until the end of the week...
Post Breakfast Blogging!
So I had the "Skillet Surprise" (the surprise was that it was cooked and served in a terracotta dish!) Which was really nice, I had "wry" toast too, upon which strawberry jam was spread. Myriam had pancakes with maple-like syrup, she seemed to enjoy them!
After breakfast we headed to the bank where I withdrew $100 (which I'll try and make last until at least friday!) then we came back and then headed to the Fitness Spa, where I did some lengths and sat in the jacuzzi for a bit while Myriam laid on a chair by the pool and read.
Swam for about an hour and now I'm back in the room. Room service has been already and fixed the room up and Myriam is sleeping in a heap on the bed - haha! In about an hour we'll be heading off to meet Lindsay and then wandering off to Subway for lunch (hopefully) and then off to Walmart where Myriam is hoping to get a swimming costume. I ache all over, but it's not a bad ache, if that makes sense, it feels like I'm achieving something and it's a nice, refreshing ache - weird!
One hell of an early start tomorrow (5am!!) so I'm really not looking forward to that! but the chance of winning money excites me! :) :) I'll aim for 10 times what I plan to spend (I plan to spend $100, so $1000 return!) but I doubt it! Hopefully I'll lose weight this time round, considering I'm swimming twice a day (only for an hour or so) and I'm trying to eat healthily I think it's looking good!
With My $15 iTunes gift card I bought Moon, which looks fantastic and I also redeemed the digital copies of the combo packs I bought yesterday! My iPad has like 600mb of free space left now, 64gb filled with movies! Ah well!
After breakfast we headed to the bank where I withdrew $100 (which I'll try and make last until at least friday!) then we came back and then headed to the Fitness Spa, where I did some lengths and sat in the jacuzzi for a bit while Myriam laid on a chair by the pool and read.
Swam for about an hour and now I'm back in the room. Room service has been already and fixed the room up and Myriam is sleeping in a heap on the bed - haha! In about an hour we'll be heading off to meet Lindsay and then wandering off to Subway for lunch (hopefully) and then off to Walmart where Myriam is hoping to get a swimming costume. I ache all over, but it's not a bad ache, if that makes sense, it feels like I'm achieving something and it's a nice, refreshing ache - weird!
One hell of an early start tomorrow (5am!!) so I'm really not looking forward to that! but the chance of winning money excites me! :) :) I'll aim for 10 times what I plan to spend (I plan to spend $100, so $1000 return!) but I doubt it! Hopefully I'll lose weight this time round, considering I'm swimming twice a day (only for an hour or so) and I'm trying to eat healthily I think it's looking good!
With My $15 iTunes gift card I bought Moon, which looks fantastic and I also redeemed the digital copies of the combo packs I bought yesterday! My iPad has like 600mb of free space left now, 64gb filled with movies! Ah well!
Breakfast!
Myriam stayed over at the hotel last night and I think we slept ok, well, I know I slept ok! We're at "The Café on the Park" about to have breakfast. I'm starving!
I'll write a bit more after breakfast I think. TTFN
I'll write a bit more after breakfast I think. TTFN
So Near... So Spa!
Wow, I should've gone there sooner. The "fitness spa" at the hotel is amazing. I did about 30 minutes of swimming and I had 15 minutes in the jacuzzi too. There's a dry sauna in the mens locker room too, which I couldn't figure out how to work (it's an electric one!), so I left it well alone.
I feel so relaxed after that swim and especially after lounging in the jacuzzi. I'm now going to sit on my bed, nibble some teriyaki jerky and watch Star Wars that's just started on Spike.
My chest feels a bit weird (heart is beating HARD) so I'm going to down a pill and then crack open a bottle of iced tea to drink out of my new glass, hahaha!
I feel so relaxed after that swim and especially after lounging in the jacuzzi. I'm now going to sit on my bed, nibble some teriyaki jerky and watch Star Wars that's just started on Spike.
My chest feels a bit weird (heart is beating HARD) so I'm going to down a pill and then crack open a bottle of iced tea to drink out of my new glass, hahaha!
Monday, 10 May 2010
Mia Cheese...
So, I managed to get both the iPad and my Macbook working on the hotel wifi, so I can blog from the iPad, watch Hellboy 2 on HBO and laze on the bed while my MacBook is converting Ponyo on the desk in the corner of the room.
I ordered for dinner chicken al fresco pasta and a pizza from pizza hut. The alfresco was lovely and light, a nice appetiser. My pizza was really good deal, a large pizza with any topping $10. So I had beef, mushroom, bacon and chicken, however, I had the low fat cheese option, which pizza hut call "Mia Cheese" for some reason... is it just me or is that REALLY weird...?
Getting off the food subject, but still related, I forgot to mention that I found a coke glass in CVS at the mall! It's quite a large one and only cost 99c too, so that was a bargain! I'm going to let my dinner settle and I'm going to go for a swim in about an hour, I really want to take a dip today.
It's really nice having some time to myself, I had a chance to talk to mum on the phone earlier, I'm watching a movie and I've been able to sort out my new movies and music (which I forgot to mention too). Myriam is at work now, much to her dismay, but hopefully she'll be here later. There's still loads of pizza left if she wants something to eat.
I really like it here, I'm having such a nice time so far. Wednesday will be fun, as that's when we're off to the casino. Tomorrow we're spending the day with Lindsay so I'm not sure what we're going to be doing. Maybe looking for the videogame store on Elm and watch some movies!
My back is really sore at the moment, the bus drivers over here drive the buses so aggressively and badly that although the buses are comfortable you get thrown about an awful lot. I'm suffering a bit for it now... I had to explain my conditions when at the buffet yesterday, which was a bit difficult for me to do, but I think I managed it ok and without appearing to be upset!
I ordered for dinner chicken al fresco pasta and a pizza from pizza hut. The alfresco was lovely and light, a nice appetiser. My pizza was really good deal, a large pizza with any topping $10. So I had beef, mushroom, bacon and chicken, however, I had the low fat cheese option, which pizza hut call "Mia Cheese" for some reason... is it just me or is that REALLY weird...?
Getting off the food subject, but still related, I forgot to mention that I found a coke glass in CVS at the mall! It's quite a large one and only cost 99c too, so that was a bargain! I'm going to let my dinner settle and I'm going to go for a swim in about an hour, I really want to take a dip today.
It's really nice having some time to myself, I had a chance to talk to mum on the phone earlier, I'm watching a movie and I've been able to sort out my new movies and music (which I forgot to mention too). Myriam is at work now, much to her dismay, but hopefully she'll be here later. There's still loads of pizza left if she wants something to eat.
I really like it here, I'm having such a nice time so far. Wednesday will be fun, as that's when we're off to the casino. Tomorrow we're spending the day with Lindsay so I'm not sure what we're going to be doing. Maybe looking for the videogame store on Elm and watch some movies!
My back is really sore at the moment, the bus drivers over here drive the buses so aggressively and badly that although the buses are comfortable you get thrown about an awful lot. I'm suffering a bit for it now... I had to explain my conditions when at the buffet yesterday, which was a bit difficult for me to do, but I think I managed it ok and without appearing to be upset!
How Much!?
Today Myriam and I went to the mall and ended up spending nearly $500... I say "we", what I actually mean is "I" spent nearly $500...
I got a replacement pair of noise cancelling headphones, some Sony ones that look really nice, some UltimateEars MetroFi 220 earphones (they were in the sale), some bluray/DVD/digital combos (Sherlock Holmes, Princess and the Frog and Ponyo), a $15 iTunes gift card, a Chococat charm, a Hello Kitty "graduation" plush, and an iPod for Myriam. I know it seems like a heck of a lot to spend in one day, but I won't be buying anything else while I'm here except lunch and dinner (yes mum, and cheesits)
Myriam and I then went to Thousand Crane for lunch where we both had sesame chicken with fried rice, it was really nice, even though the chicken tasted a little of fish (probably the same oil/fryer)... My fortune cookie told me that I will find great success by pooling my resources and Myriam's said to work on becoming well-known...
This afternoon I'll be spending some time on my own back at the hotel, I'll be setting up my US iTunes account (for the digital copies of the films) and I'm going to head down to the pool/hot tub for a bit before heading to the hotel restaurant for dinner. We then headed to Dunkin Donuts where I bought a baker's dozen. I am going to enjoy these, hehehe!
I think Myriam will be spending the night again as well as bringing a 12 pack of root beer for me, because I do love root beer! Hopefully we can finish watching Nausicaä tonight too.
I got a replacement pair of noise cancelling headphones, some Sony ones that look really nice, some UltimateEars MetroFi 220 earphones (they were in the sale), some bluray/DVD/digital combos (Sherlock Holmes, Princess and the Frog and Ponyo), a $15 iTunes gift card, a Chococat charm, a Hello Kitty "graduation" plush, and an iPod for Myriam. I know it seems like a heck of a lot to spend in one day, but I won't be buying anything else while I'm here except lunch and dinner (yes mum, and cheesits)
Myriam and I then went to Thousand Crane for lunch where we both had sesame chicken with fried rice, it was really nice, even though the chicken tasted a little of fish (probably the same oil/fryer)... My fortune cookie told me that I will find great success by pooling my resources and Myriam's said to work on becoming well-known...
This afternoon I'll be spending some time on my own back at the hotel, I'll be setting up my US iTunes account (for the digital copies of the films) and I'm going to head down to the pool/hot tub for a bit before heading to the hotel restaurant for dinner. We then headed to Dunkin Donuts where I bought a baker's dozen. I am going to enjoy these, hehehe!
I think Myriam will be spending the night again as well as bringing a 12 pack of root beer for me, because I do love root beer! Hopefully we can finish watching Nausicaä tonight too.
Mother's Day!
I'll try to not make this post about food!
Just before I head to bed, I was doing some thinking. It's so weird how here in America Mother's Day is this HUGE celebration, it's quite astounding. I also spent a bit of time telling Myriam's mum how awesome my mum is, haha - she seemed impressed. It's true though, my mum is awesome - so Happy American Mother's Day to you mum! :)
My iPad is amazing, I've never come across something that was so useful (technology wise I mean), it's so immersive and absorbing. I think everyone should have one, because everyone would find a different way to use it. After abusing the iPad all day it still had over 40% battery life left, I find that simply incredible considering that it was mainly used for playing games on.
I'd also like to thank Myriam and her family for giving me lots of help already, I know it can't be easy. I'm also sorry about making her carry all the heavy stuff and for worrying her with not breathing when I sleep.
Anyway, bed for me, I should've gone to bed hours ago, I'm absolutely shattered. Goodnight!
Just before I head to bed, I was doing some thinking. It's so weird how here in America Mother's Day is this HUGE celebration, it's quite astounding. I also spent a bit of time telling Myriam's mum how awesome my mum is, haha - she seemed impressed. It's true though, my mum is awesome - so Happy American Mother's Day to you mum! :)
My iPad is amazing, I've never come across something that was so useful (technology wise I mean), it's so immersive and absorbing. I think everyone should have one, because everyone would find a different way to use it. After abusing the iPad all day it still had over 40% battery life left, I find that simply incredible considering that it was mainly used for playing games on.
I'd also like to thank Myriam and her family for giving me lots of help already, I know it can't be easy. I'm also sorry about making her carry all the heavy stuff and for worrying her with not breathing when I sleep.
Anyway, bed for me, I should've gone to bed hours ago, I'm absolutely shattered. Goodnight!
Wiped out.
Running on about 5 hours sleep. The airconditioning kept making funny noises and burning smells, the fridge and Sam kept snoring in my ears/Sam stopping breathing so I kept poking him lightly to wake him up so he didn't die. So I finally gave up on getting sleep. As a consequence I'm really tired, and being sore from sleeping awkwardly doesn't help either. (Am I tossing/turning/moving too much? Gah, too hot/too cold, shift, turn, twist ugh)
Today was Mother's Day, so we went to have brunch at The Chateau. Everyone dressed up (Sam wore shirt, tie, shoes, cufflinks, the works) and we get there...and I felt underdressed because everyone else there is basically jeans/t shirt. A FEW people were dressed up but not nearly as much as we were. =/ Sam ate half his body weight in food (bacon, sausage, beans and pasta) and enjoyed it. Don't blame him-24 hours with nothing but a bit of doritos to go off of sucks!
I'm honestly SURPRISED Dad was polite! Shit! Miracles still happen!
We chatted with Cheryl Ann and Al for a bit, then we went for a walk down to CVS, where Sam brought some stuff. Not pleased I carried the aforementioned 12 pack of tea back to the hotel ("But I'm fragile!")-it's a LONG walk when you have to shift a purse, an equally heavy bag full of sweets and the tea back and forth so your arms wear evenly. Ah well.
We came back home and we ordered Dominos-Sam had a carbonara, I had a thin crust with BBQ sauce, chicken, roasted red pepper and onion, it was really nice. We watched Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind for a bit before mum and dad came back from work. We had cake and ice cream and Mum opened her cards. Then Sam and I relaxed. Lindsay called and I talked to her for 45 minutes (Gah!) while Sam played with his toy. He's so impressed by it, it's brilliant he says. I'm happy for him.
He's at the hotel now, I'm at home. One night of sleep in my own bed should be enough to restore me. I might spend tomorrow night at the hotel. Maybe-but it might be pushing it with Dad I think. Oh well.
Today was Mother's Day, so we went to have brunch at The Chateau. Everyone dressed up (Sam wore shirt, tie, shoes, cufflinks, the works) and we get there...and I felt underdressed because everyone else there is basically jeans/t shirt. A FEW people were dressed up but not nearly as much as we were. =/ Sam ate half his body weight in food (bacon, sausage, beans and pasta) and enjoyed it. Don't blame him-24 hours with nothing but a bit of doritos to go off of sucks!
I'm honestly SURPRISED Dad was polite! Shit! Miracles still happen!
We chatted with Cheryl Ann and Al for a bit, then we went for a walk down to CVS, where Sam brought some stuff. Not pleased I carried the aforementioned 12 pack of tea back to the hotel ("But I'm fragile!")-it's a LONG walk when you have to shift a purse, an equally heavy bag full of sweets and the tea back and forth so your arms wear evenly. Ah well.
We came back home and we ordered Dominos-Sam had a carbonara, I had a thin crust with BBQ sauce, chicken, roasted red pepper and onion, it was really nice. We watched Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind for a bit before mum and dad came back from work. We had cake and ice cream and Mum opened her cards. Then Sam and I relaxed. Lindsay called and I talked to her for 45 minutes (Gah!) while Sam played with his toy. He's so impressed by it, it's brilliant he says. I'm happy for him.
He's at the hotel now, I'm at home. One night of sleep in my own bed should be enough to restore me. I might spend tomorrow night at the hotel. Maybe-but it might be pushing it with Dad I think. Oh well.
Tired
It hasn't been that busy a day today, but I am completely exhausted. This evening I'm going to order some pasta from dominos and I'm going to enjoy it while watching some movies on HBO.
I think it's weird that dominos sell pasta over here but not chicken tenders or potato skins! There isn't even any ice-cream!
Today, after heading to the brunch buffet, Myriam and I headed into town and went into CVS to grab some stuff. I bought mum some cinnamon toothpaste, cinnamon gum and cinnamon candy and bought myself some jerky, coke, iced tea (a 12 pack of 20oz bottles!) and chocolate.
Tomorrow, the plan is to buy Myriam a new iPod classic, buy myself some new noise cancelling headphones and try to get hold of the iPad camera kit (which I doubt we will manage to get in store, but we can try!) then I'll be heading back to the hotel when Myriam goes to work.
I would like an afternoon to rely on myself and relax, plus it'd give Myriam's parents some peace. I plan to head to the hotel pool for a bit of swimming and to blog and sort out some photos! Which reminds me, I need to take some more!
I think it's weird that dominos sell pasta over here but not chicken tenders or potato skins! There isn't even any ice-cream!
Today, after heading to the brunch buffet, Myriam and I headed into town and went into CVS to grab some stuff. I bought mum some cinnamon toothpaste, cinnamon gum and cinnamon candy and bought myself some jerky, coke, iced tea (a 12 pack of 20oz bottles!) and chocolate.
Tomorrow, the plan is to buy Myriam a new iPod classic, buy myself some new noise cancelling headphones and try to get hold of the iPad camera kit (which I doubt we will manage to get in store, but we can try!) then I'll be heading back to the hotel when Myriam goes to work.
I would like an afternoon to rely on myself and relax, plus it'd give Myriam's parents some peace. I plan to head to the hotel pool for a bit of swimming and to blog and sort out some photos! Which reminds me, I need to take some more!
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Food!
I just ate twice my weight in bacon. I feel so much better now after food. I'm going to go for a walk this afternoon to the small pharmacy to get some drinks and stuff to load in my fridge.
I am really exhausted today, so I'm hoping for an early night tonight to relax and watch some movies on HBO. I'm really loving this iPad, how I lived without it I have no idea!
I am really exhausted today, so I'm hoping for an early night tonight to relax and watch some movies on HBO. I'm really loving this iPad, how I lived without it I have no idea!
Photos!
Don't forget my photos! I'm just chucking them all on there, no editing or anything. What I take is what's going on here...
I've just uploaded the ones I took on the plane and at the airport yesterday!
Well, that was an epic journey
So, six countries and 3 hours sleep later, here I am. The 7 hour flight took closer to 10, plus the hour sitting on the plane and the hour delay before had makes 12 hours...
Yeah, the flight wasn't fun - even the airline stewards were feeling it. The in flight meal wasn't too great either (some spicy thing with rice...) and then we weren't fed for the rest of the flight, which was about 6 hours (ok, we had a brownie, which was nice) so I didn't get to eat anything last night at all...
Hopefully I'll get something to eat soon!
Myriam stayed the night at the hotel, I don't think she slept too well, I did, for the 3 hours I managed to sleep. I woke up feeling hungry and I still am, very hungry...
Good news is, my iPad is amazing, bad news is, I have a dodgy case that doesn't fit :( but not to worry! I'll email the company and see what they can do!
I think I might go have a shower soon and then hunt about for breakfast!
Yeah, the flight wasn't fun - even the airline stewards were feeling it. The in flight meal wasn't too great either (some spicy thing with rice...) and then we weren't fed for the rest of the flight, which was about 6 hours (ok, we had a brownie, which was nice) so I didn't get to eat anything last night at all...
Hopefully I'll get something to eat soon!
Myriam stayed the night at the hotel, I don't think she slept too well, I did, for the 3 hours I managed to sleep. I woke up feeling hungry and I still am, very hungry...
Good news is, my iPad is amazing, bad news is, I have a dodgy case that doesn't fit :( but not to worry! I'll email the company and see what they can do!
I think I might go have a shower soon and then hunt about for breakfast!
I Was Wrong About The Cockups...
They had to get me in the end. *sigh*
The stupid volcano Ekvkmfdknbfjlnvfnklvfnj decided to erupt again today, causing delays and cancellations in Europe, especially Spain. Sam almost didn't make it out but he did-he's still in flight as we speak: up over Scotland, across Greenland, over Canada and then to the US. (Heheh, at least he can claim he's been to Canada now :P). His flight was supposed to arrive at about 5:10, then 5:30. Ok, so I'm at work just waiting for time to pass by already so I can buy my stuff and get to the airport. I buy a set of glasses at the yard sale out front (glass drinking glasses for 75 cents for the set! Score!) I get a text from Sam.
"Flight is going to be VERY late, mum sent you an email!"
Ok, so I buy the last of Sam's stuff (7 vitamin water, a bag of Doritos, salsa and root beer; along with stuff for me) and head to the car. Dad is being a bitch ("Why so much, are you serious? How stupid is that, blah blah blah") and I ignore him. We get home, I scoot to my computer, eyeroll at Windows bluescreening at me, then boot it over to the mac. I get to the email and:
"Sam's flight will be in at 8:30/9 pm tonight."
Cue MUCH cussing and hand on desking as Francine comes in and Dad yelling at us to abandon Sam and let the idiot find his own way to us, it's HIS ass. I ignore Dad, show Francine the email and we set about making a plan. I look at the websites for several places and then finally flip through the phone book and call one that's open 24 hours and regularly does trips to and from Logan.
"You want a car for WHEN?!? Let me call you back."
Cue much wondering and nail biting. He calls back.
"Ok, we can fit you in for tonight, it'll be a (Lincoln) Town Car. Flight details, name, credit card? $85+15%, so it's $100. Here's a cell phone for him to call us...*tsk tsking about Sam's international number*. I give the information, collect the guy's cell phone that he assures me will be available to use and the whole affair is settled. Phew.
When Sam comes in we'll probably go to the Red Arrow for dinner. Sam will be getting a burger or some other meal and not the delicious cheese and meat topped pie of win he was hoping for. But beggars cannot be choosers. As his mum said, he has two weeks for pizza.
It's not even 7:30 and the anticipation is nearly KILLING ME for Sam to GET HERE ALREADY. GAH. >_<
Please let there not be anything else tonight, I just want to have a nice, quiet night of being with Sam in his hotel room. That's it. No asshole Dad bursting through the doors wielding a gun/knife/bat, no Dad being a prick to Sam, no plane crashes/delays, no car being late or never arriving, no bumfuckery of any sort. I think we deserve that at least.
The stupid volcano Ekvkmfdknbfjlnvfnklvfnj decided to erupt again today, causing delays and cancellations in Europe, especially Spain. Sam almost didn't make it out but he did-he's still in flight as we speak: up over Scotland, across Greenland, over Canada and then to the US. (Heheh, at least he can claim he's been to Canada now :P). His flight was supposed to arrive at about 5:10, then 5:30. Ok, so I'm at work just waiting for time to pass by already so I can buy my stuff and get to the airport. I buy a set of glasses at the yard sale out front (glass drinking glasses for 75 cents for the set! Score!) I get a text from Sam.
"Flight is going to be VERY late, mum sent you an email!"
Ok, so I buy the last of Sam's stuff (7 vitamin water, a bag of Doritos, salsa and root beer; along with stuff for me) and head to the car. Dad is being a bitch ("Why so much, are you serious? How stupid is that, blah blah blah") and I ignore him. We get home, I scoot to my computer, eyeroll at Windows bluescreening at me, then boot it over to the mac. I get to the email and:
"Sam's flight will be in at 8:30/9 pm tonight."
Cue MUCH cussing and hand on desking as Francine comes in and Dad yelling at us to abandon Sam and let the idiot find his own way to us, it's HIS ass. I ignore Dad, show Francine the email and we set about making a plan. I look at the websites for several places and then finally flip through the phone book and call one that's open 24 hours and regularly does trips to and from Logan.
"You want a car for WHEN?!? Let me call you back."
Cue much wondering and nail biting. He calls back.
"Ok, we can fit you in for tonight, it'll be a (Lincoln) Town Car. Flight details, name, credit card? $85+15%, so it's $100. Here's a cell phone for him to call us...*tsk tsking about Sam's international number*. I give the information, collect the guy's cell phone that he assures me will be available to use and the whole affair is settled. Phew.
When Sam comes in we'll probably go to the Red Arrow for dinner. Sam will be getting a burger or some other meal and not the delicious cheese and meat topped pie of win he was hoping for. But beggars cannot be choosers. As his mum said, he has two weeks for pizza.
It's not even 7:30 and the anticipation is nearly KILLING ME for Sam to GET HERE ALREADY. GAH. >_<
Please let there not be anything else tonight, I just want to have a nice, quiet night of being with Sam in his hotel room. That's it. No asshole Dad bursting through the doors wielding a gun/knife/bat, no Dad being a prick to Sam, no plane crashes/delays, no car being late or never arriving, no bumfuckery of any sort. I think we deserve that at least.
Saturday, 8 May 2010
Sam? But I Want Sleep...Oh Wait, Sam!
That was literally my reaction this morning-I woke up and thought "Oh yeah, Sam, but I want sleep...wait, crap, it's Saturday! Sam! *bolt out of bed*!" *laugh*
In less than 11 hours I'll be having him here again! ^_^
Now if only Dad can get out of the bathroom so I can start my day, damnit. I have work at 8, which means it's my usual Sunday breakfast-4 medium/lrge defrosted homemade berry eggless pancakes and iced coffee made with agave nectar. It's a sort of large breakfast, but from 8-noonish I'll be working. Yeah, I get a 10 minute but I don't normally take it. oh well. Then at 3 I'll be getting out, then I'll have a quick nap before Francine gets here, then when Francine gets here it's time to load the car with box of toiletries, my bag and ipad! Then we'll drive to Boston then we'll hang around the airport, then we'll get to pick up Sam...^_^ Then dinner, home, then later on the hotel I think. I'm a bit nervous about the hotel, to be honest, but it's more like the unspoken disapproval from mum and dad that I'm more nervous about.
^_^ Sam! Eeeeee!
In less than 11 hours I'll be having him here again! ^_^
Now if only Dad can get out of the bathroom so I can start my day, damnit. I have work at 8, which means it's my usual Sunday breakfast-4 medium/lrge defrosted homemade berry eggless pancakes and iced coffee made with agave nectar. It's a sort of large breakfast, but from 8-noonish I'll be working. Yeah, I get a 10 minute but I don't normally take it. oh well. Then at 3 I'll be getting out, then I'll have a quick nap before Francine gets here, then when Francine gets here it's time to load the car with box of toiletries, my bag and ipad! Then we'll drive to Boston then we'll hang around the airport, then we'll get to pick up Sam...^_^ Then dinner, home, then later on the hotel I think. I'm a bit nervous about the hotel, to be honest, but it's more like the unspoken disapproval from mum and dad that I'm more nervous about.
^_^ Sam! Eeeeee!
Today's the Day!
Is it "Today's" or "Todays", I never know!
Last blog post from my house, next one will be from either the airport, or from the hotel! Exciting. News reports say that the ash cloud is affecting flights to and from Spain, but I ain't goin' ta Spain! So ner.
Just had breakfast, which consisted of one Toulouse sausage and a piece of Danish bacon, can't go wrong with that really! I have a cup of tea here and I'm using the PC downstairs, the keyboard makes an awful noise...
I managed to find my noise canceling headphones this morning too, so when on the flight I'll be left in peace!
Right, looks like we're making final preparations (putting the dog back to bed), so TTFN!
Last blog post from my house, next one will be from either the airport, or from the hotel! Exciting. News reports say that the ash cloud is affecting flights to and from Spain, but I ain't goin' ta Spain! So ner.
Just had breakfast, which consisted of one Toulouse sausage and a piece of Danish bacon, can't go wrong with that really! I have a cup of tea here and I'm using the PC downstairs, the keyboard makes an awful noise...
I managed to find my noise canceling headphones this morning too, so when on the flight I'll be left in peace!
Right, looks like we're making final preparations (putting the dog back to bed), so TTFN!
A Narrow Escape Day.
3 major cockups avoided, thank you God.
1. We were nearly hit by a woman on her cell when mum was bringing me to school. Totaled car=BAD THING.
2. Sam nearly couldn't fly because of the Ewhatsis thinger, at least that was accepted!
3. Francine got into an accident today-her car door is broken but she's not hurt. She told us she couldn't come but after a bit of deliberation she can. If she hadn't, then we would've majorly had been fucked and Sam would've needed to hop a shuttle.
But major things aside; things should be smooth sailing from here on out. I hope.
Tomorrow I get to see Sam again! ^_^ Yay yay yay I can't wait! It should be fun!
1. We were nearly hit by a woman on her cell when mum was bringing me to school. Totaled car=BAD THING.
2. Sam nearly couldn't fly because of the Ewhatsis thinger, at least that was accepted!
3. Francine got into an accident today-her car door is broken but she's not hurt. She told us she couldn't come but after a bit of deliberation she can. If she hadn't, then we would've majorly had been fucked and Sam would've needed to hop a shuttle.
But major things aside; things should be smooth sailing from here on out. I hope.
Tomorrow I get to see Sam again! ^_^ Yay yay yay I can't wait! It should be fun!
Friday, 7 May 2010
I... Can't Check In?
Short version, I've managed to check in. All is good.
Long version, I tried to check in, computer said no. Well, computer said "You do not have a US ETSA" I had a look to find out what one of those is (it stands for 'Electronic System for Travel Authorisation') apparently they can take up to 72 hours to process, so I was quite close to shitting myself. Seeing as my flight is in less than 24 hours, I didn't have 72 hours to wait for an ETSA! I filled it out anyway and luckily it was approved right away! Phew. I went back to Virgin Atlantic check in, did it all again and it accepted me!
So, woo!! I'm going to America tomorrow! My flight is delayed by an hour (now leaves at 15:05, not 14:15 like I thought) but it still lands in Boston at 17:35EST (which will be 10:35pm UK time!)
My seat is right at the back of the plane, left hand side, by a window! It's also a single seat so I have no-one sitting next to me and no-one behind! What an awesome place to sit!
Long version, I tried to check in, computer said no. Well, computer said "You do not have a US ETSA" I had a look to find out what one of those is (it stands for 'Electronic System for Travel Authorisation') apparently they can take up to 72 hours to process, so I was quite close to shitting myself. Seeing as my flight is in less than 24 hours, I didn't have 72 hours to wait for an ETSA! I filled it out anyway and luckily it was approved right away! Phew. I went back to Virgin Atlantic check in, did it all again and it accepted me!
So, woo!! I'm going to America tomorrow! My flight is delayed by an hour (now leaves at 15:05, not 14:15 like I thought) but it still lands in Boston at 17:35EST (which will be 10:35pm UK time!)
My seat is right at the back of the plane, left hand side, by a window! It's also a single seat so I have no-one sitting next to me and no-one behind! What an awesome place to sit!
36 Hours!
To the top-right, there's a link to where my photos will be held for this trip, hopefully the authkey won't change between now and when I actually get to upload some pictures (as the album will be unlisted!) ignore that, the photos are public (easier to share them that way!) I'm also hoping that the album cover is dynamic too, as I'd like to put a picture up of something interesting and I'd like to see that in the post, rather than that bland picture of... well, nothing.
It's still not quite sunk in yet, but I'm sure it will when I'm sitting in the departure lounge at Heathrow on Saturday...
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Work Done!
Work is done for the week, I have tomorrow to gather the last loose ends and then I fly out on Saturday! It's amazing how fast it's come about and I sure as hell can't wait to be there!
Myriam has a few more bits and pieces to get (mainly snacks!) then we should be good to go! From the sounds of it, she's definitely staying over Saturday night, which will be awesome. I'll have to get her playing Flight Control HD with me on the iPad, hehehe! I can't wait!
As it's going to be pretty warm over there, I'm probably going to be in the hotel pool quite a lot... I wonder if you can get room service while there?
Myriam has a few more bits and pieces to get (mainly snacks!) then we should be good to go! From the sounds of it, she's definitely staying over Saturday night, which will be awesome. I'll have to get her playing Flight Control HD with me on the iPad, hehehe! I can't wait!
As it's going to be pretty warm over there, I'm probably going to be in the hotel pool quite a lot... I wonder if you can get room service while there?
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
More Packing!
90% of the weight of my travel case is the sweets that Mum has bought for Myriam and her family! I've never seen so many sweets and stuff. There's also two secret presents in there too, which I'm not going to tell! I'll let Myriam post pictures of them (if she wants). I am practically packed now, I just have some more clothes to pack once they're dry and my towels too. I'm not going to take my Nikon D40x, it's a bit too bulky to put in my knomo messenger bag (that's my carry-on with my laptop in it) and I don't like the idea of it going in my hold luggage either!
It's going to be a bit of an adventure this time round I think. Myriam was talking about spending a night or two in Boston (which we might have to, with the ash cloud threats looming!), we're going to be on a boat (hahaha!) too, which should be an adventure in itself! There's also the trip to the casino where we might become rich. I've limited myself to $100 only and once it's gone, it's gone. I'll report back with how much (if any) that I win!
I can't believe I only have tomorrow left at work, this week has gone pretty quickly (lucky!) I'll finish packing tomorrow and Friday I'll see if I can go get some more spending money (hopefully another $100 or so) and no doubt it's going to be a Caramac hunt too!
It's going to be a bit of an adventure this time round I think. Myriam was talking about spending a night or two in Boston (which we might have to, with the ash cloud threats looming!), we're going to be on a boat (hahaha!) too, which should be an adventure in itself! There's also the trip to the casino where we might become rich. I've limited myself to $100 only and once it's gone, it's gone. I'll report back with how much (if any) that I win!
I can't believe I only have tomorrow left at work, this week has gone pretty quickly (lucky!) I'll finish packing tomorrow and Friday I'll see if I can go get some more spending money (hopefully another $100 or so) and no doubt it's going to be a Caramac hunt too!
3 Days!
I can't believe it, in 3 days I'll be in America! I'm really looking forward to having my own space and time, as well as being with Myriam. I certainly feel anxious about going, I'm not looking forward to the flight (but who actually enjoys it?!) but the pros of flying far out-weigh the cons!
My psychotherapist has told me to spend time reflecting on my mental state and keeping hold of the positives that happen on my holiday rather than the negatives. I think it will be difficult but not impossible, I have to try and be less negative! I'll also try and keep my posts here positive too.
I was a bit worried earlier with talk of another ash cloud from Whateveritscalled, but everything seems good to go! I'm just a bit worried about the sheer amount of pills I need to take, now. I'm sure they'll be ok through customs though!
My psychotherapist has told me to spend time reflecting on my mental state and keeping hold of the positives that happen on my holiday rather than the negatives. I think it will be difficult but not impossible, I have to try and be less negative! I'll also try and keep my posts here positive too.
I was a bit worried earlier with talk of another ash cloud from Whateveritscalled, but everything seems good to go! I'm just a bit worried about the sheer amount of pills I need to take, now. I'm sure they'll be ok through customs though!
Monday, 3 May 2010
Packing!
I started packing today, before I went to the cinema. I have my small travel case inside the large one and all my clothes inside the small one, hahaha! Everything seems to fit so far, so I don't know if I'll need the other case, but it's nice to have it just in case!
I can't wait to be there, it's now 5 days until I'm there with Myriam (well, 5 days 5 hours currently) and it still hasn't quite hit me that I'm going away. I get small washes of extreme excitement, mania and anticipation every now and then and I can expect to have a sleepless night come Friday! I can't wait.
I'm sorry for talking constantly about the iPad and being really excited about it, I don't like being publicly excited about going to see Myriam, I'd much rather keep that to myself! The iPad is just a tasty fruit topping on the cheesecake, the cheesecake is the main part that I want to eat, the fruit just makes it that extra bit special!
I can't wait to be with Myriam again, I want to spoil her, hehehe!
I can't wait to be there, it's now 5 days until I'm there with Myriam (well, 5 days 5 hours currently) and it still hasn't quite hit me that I'm going away. I get small washes of extreme excitement, mania and anticipation every now and then and I can expect to have a sleepless night come Friday! I can't wait.
I'm sorry for talking constantly about the iPad and being really excited about it, I don't like being publicly excited about going to see Myriam, I'd much rather keep that to myself! The iPad is just a tasty fruit topping on the cheesecake, the cheesecake is the main part that I want to eat, the fruit just makes it that extra bit special!
I can't wait to be with Myriam again, I want to spoil her, hehehe!
In 5 Days.
Sam will be here with me.
The silly part is that my stomach is twisting itself into panicky knots. Why is that? I know Sam won't eat me or do anything but my stomach wants to kink itself up anyway. On the flip side, I have this great sense of "everything will be all right". I remember feeling this way last year, though, so most likely it's just nerves. It's weird-I get myself worked up for nothing, turning myself into an utter wreck; but when I see Sam again I get so calm. It's going to be like he never left.
I've gotten most of Sam's things (woos discount + coupon + careful shopping!)-just some shaving gel and some Vitamin Water (10+ new flavors and at 99 cents a bottle this week I might have to buy him one for each day of the 2 weeks :-D ) and that will be it! The $100 he wants to give me might not be enough to cover everything + the cost of the casino trip...we'll see!
I can't wait to have Sam here again. This will be awesome, I know it!
The silly part is that my stomach is twisting itself into panicky knots. Why is that? I know Sam won't eat me or do anything but my stomach wants to kink itself up anyway. On the flip side, I have this great sense of "everything will be all right". I remember feeling this way last year, though, so most likely it's just nerves. It's weird-I get myself worked up for nothing, turning myself into an utter wreck; but when I see Sam again I get so calm. It's going to be like he never left.
I've gotten most of Sam's things (woos discount + coupon + careful shopping!)-just some shaving gel and some Vitamin Water (10+ new flavors and at 99 cents a bottle this week I might have to buy him one for each day of the 2 weeks :-D ) and that will be it! The $100 he wants to give me might not be enough to cover everything + the cost of the casino trip...we'll see!
I can't wait to have Sam here again. This will be awesome, I know it!
Sunday, 2 May 2010
This Time Next Week
I'll be sleeping, in my hotel room! I can't believe it's only 6 days until I fly out, I'm hopefully going to be packing today, well starting to pack at least!
I've been struggling to rip a DVD to iTunes, I can't believe how difficult it is to rip Disney DVDs these days! More DVDs need to come with digital copies so I don't have to make my own!
I have nothing else to buy in preparing for my holiday and I think Myriam has bought all of my stuff over there, so that's all done. It's a case of waiting until I'm there now!
I've been struggling to rip a DVD to iTunes, I can't believe how difficult it is to rip Disney DVDs these days! More DVDs need to come with digital copies so I don't have to make my own!
I have nothing else to buy in preparing for my holiday and I think Myriam has bought all of my stuff over there, so that's all done. It's a case of waiting until I'm there now!
Friday, 30 April 2010
Preparations Pt 3, New York, Concrete Ju... No.
I've been preparing for my trip, I've already got quite a few iPad apps and loads of movies all ready and waiting for it! I also have loads of new clothes and things too, which is awesome!
Just over a week to go now and I still can't wait. Looking forward to having a hotel room all to myself (with the occasional visit from Myriam of course!) Will I have to register her as a guest when I book in? I didn't last time... This time however I'm most CERTAINLY having a fridge in my room!
I just bought Avatar off iTunes as it was virtually the same price as the DVD and saves me transcoding it! Myriam wants to watch the film and I thought it was pretty good, so it's worth it!
Hopefully this weekend I can start packing!
Just over a week to go now and I still can't wait. Looking forward to having a hotel room all to myself (with the occasional visit from Myriam of course!) Will I have to register her as a guest when I book in? I didn't last time... This time however I'm most CERTAINLY having a fridge in my room!
I just bought Avatar off iTunes as it was virtually the same price as the DVD and saves me transcoding it! Myriam wants to watch the film and I thought it was pretty good, so it's worth it!
Hopefully this weekend I can start packing!
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Preparations.
On my to do list:
1. Get hair highlighted (I do it every year, adding in blonde highlights)
2. Clean room (Jesus H. Christ my room looks like a bomb went off)
3. Finish school (not long now!)
4. Not go crazy (that might be a tall order).
Hope I can get it all done on time!
1. Get hair highlighted (I do it every year, adding in blonde highlights)
2. Clean room (Jesus H. Christ my room looks like a bomb went off)
3. Finish school (not long now!)
4. Not go crazy (that might be a tall order).
Hope I can get it all done on time!
9 Days To Sam!
SO I've been not so subtly hint hinted at to "POST MOAR". :P
9 days until I see Sam again, and I can't believe where the time went. What the hell? It was only a few months ago I was wishing that May would hurry the hell up and get here and...it's almost here. I can't wait to have him here though.
I'm a bit apprehensive of Dad being an asshole-I plan to spend the first weekend with Sam (as I said in my last post, we have a lot of catching up to do...) but of course Dad being Dad I'm half expecting him to throw a FIT. So I won't tell him until I'm almost out the doo "Oh BTW Dad I'm spending the night with Sam kthxbai!"
Bedtime, I am quite tired. This midterm for modernism is the last thing I want to do, really. I also need to find a section of my thesis to read in front of the school. *gulp*.
9 days until I see Sam again, and I can't believe where the time went. What the hell? It was only a few months ago I was wishing that May would hurry the hell up and get here and...it's almost here. I can't wait to have him here though.
I'm a bit apprehensive of Dad being an asshole-I plan to spend the first weekend with Sam (as I said in my last post, we have a lot of catching up to do...) but of course Dad being Dad I'm half expecting him to throw a FIT. So I won't tell him until I'm almost out the doo "Oh BTW Dad I'm spending the night with Sam kthxbai!"
Bedtime, I am quite tired. This midterm for modernism is the last thing I want to do, really. I also need to find a section of my thesis to read in front of the school. *gulp*.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
10 days!
Ahhh, I'm getting really excited now! I've got a blogging app all ready for my iPad, so I can blog from anywhere! I can't wait to be there, it's going to be great.
I'm going to have to start packing soon. I have my socks ready (all new), camera kit, etc; they just need to go into my travel case! I'm also going to actually unpack this time and use the wardrobe in the hotel room!
I can't wait, I'm so excited!
I'm going to have to start packing soon. I have my socks ready (all new), camera kit, etc; they just need to go into my travel case! I'm also going to actually unpack this time and use the wardrobe in the hotel room!
I can't wait, I'm so excited!
Sunday, 25 April 2010
Two weeks in England
That's all I have left before I fly out! iPad is sorted, it's waiting with a rather nice case, in Myriam's cupboard - heck, by the time I get it it might even have a layer of dust on the box! Blimey!
I really hope that there's no more issues with the planes these next two weeks - hopefully they should've ferried most of the stranded people back and I should be good to go! Virgin Atlantic has been fantastic in the past, so I'm certain this time will be no exception!
This time in two weeks I'll be settling into my hotel room, with the tv on and probably writing a blog post from my iPad, who knows! But I know one thing, I REALLY, REALLY can't wait!
I can't believe it's only two weeks to go! :) :)
I really hope that there's no more issues with the planes these next two weeks - hopefully they should've ferried most of the stranded people back and I should be good to go! Virgin Atlantic has been fantastic in the past, so I'm certain this time will be no exception!
This time in two weeks I'll be settling into my hotel room, with the tv on and probably writing a blog post from my iPad, who knows! But I know one thing, I REALLY, REALLY can't wait!
I can't believe it's only two weeks to go! :) :)
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Volcanoes!
So, there's a volcano which has erupted in Iceland and its ash cloud has managed to shut the UK airspace. I am wondering if I will actually get to go to America this time round, I really, really don't want to miss Myriam's graduation - but obviously I'll have no choice if the Icelandic terror hasn't subsided in time!
Why has Iceland caused us so much horror in the last few months? First their banks all drop now their volcanoes?! Something says to me that Iceland has a hidden agenda going on, do they want to destroy the world...?
Anything can happen in the next three weeks, I know, and hopefully the ash cloud will move by the weekend (as the BBC are suggesting) and I also hope Myriam gets my iPad soon, according to the tracker it has just left Shenzhen, meaning it's on it's way across the Pacific Ocean toward LAX then possibly another flight to NH then out for delivery Friday! I just hope I can trust FedEx with $700...
While on the iPad subject I am a little concerned that Myriam's dad and/or brother might not treat it with respect when it arrives just because its mine. I know I probably have nothing to worry about, but the thought is there and by breaking $700 of computer BEFORE I've even got it is a sure fire way of pissing me right off.
Still, I'm more concerned about volcanoes and how inappropriate the timing of it is! Stupid thing, why now?!
Why has Iceland caused us so much horror in the last few months? First their banks all drop now their volcanoes?! Something says to me that Iceland has a hidden agenda going on, do they want to destroy the world...?
Anything can happen in the next three weeks, I know, and hopefully the ash cloud will move by the weekend (as the BBC are suggesting) and I also hope Myriam gets my iPad soon, according to the tracker it has just left Shenzhen, meaning it's on it's way across the Pacific Ocean toward LAX then possibly another flight to NH then out for delivery Friday! I just hope I can trust FedEx with $700...
While on the iPad subject I am a little concerned that Myriam's dad and/or brother might not treat it with respect when it arrives just because its mine. I know I probably have nothing to worry about, but the thought is there and by breaking $700 of computer BEFORE I've even got it is a sure fire way of pissing me right off.
Still, I'm more concerned about volcanoes and how inappropriate the timing of it is! Stupid thing, why now?!
Saturday, 17 April 2010
Three Weeks!
In exactly 3 weeks I'll be in the air above the Atlantic Ocean, on a MASSIVE piece of metal travelling at 500mph (scary!) I'll be hurtling toward seeing Myriam again and getting my iPad (but I'm more looking forward to seeing Myriam!) I honestly can't wait!
I wonder what I'll be doing the first day I'm there, I'm hoping for a nice quiet day at the hotel or out and about if it's nice! I don't want anything too strenuous or exhausting on the first day - I'd like to relax and play with my toy, maybe play with Myriam a bit too as we have over a year of catching up to do! I'd like to snuggle up in the hotel and watch a movie or two after a nice long lay in I think!
It's almost frustrating waiting at the moment, but next friday it'll be payday and I can get the last of my spending money (hopefully)! I have a few hospital/doctors appointments to go to before I fly out, but nothing terribly exciting! I just hope that volcanic ash cloud moves in time!
I wonder what I'll be doing the first day I'm there, I'm hoping for a nice quiet day at the hotel or out and about if it's nice! I don't want anything too strenuous or exhausting on the first day - I'd like to relax and play with my toy, maybe play with Myriam a bit too as we have over a year of catching up to do! I'd like to snuggle up in the hotel and watch a movie or two after a nice long lay in I think!
It's almost frustrating waiting at the moment, but next friday it'll be payday and I can get the last of my spending money (hopefully)! I have a few hospital/doctors appointments to go to before I fly out, but nothing terribly exciting! I just hope that volcanic ash cloud moves in time!
Sunday, 11 April 2010
Blimey, spending money!
Even after giving Myriam $700 for my "shiny thing" (as she calls it) I still have $1159.46 spending money - not bad! I put £576 on my travel money card which gave me $850 at the current (rubbish) exchange rate! I plan to get some more from my pay at the end of the month (as much as I can) - the 23rd will be two weeks before I go away, so I should have plenty of time to get some more spending money! Its better to have too much money than too little, right? Money is not one of the things I normally worry about - but I seem to when I'm in America, weird!
I don't really see any 'big' purchases (other than the $700 one I've got Myriam buying for me and a graduation present for Myriam which should be about $250), plus I have nothing to 'get' - I won't be buying DVDs or anything like that this time, so I think $1300 will be more than enough for two weeks! Who knows, I might win something at the casino (doubtful, but you never know!) Imagine that, coming back with more money than I started with, hahaha!
I've also bought some more storage for my Picasa account - it's $5 a year for an extra 20GB of storage, which is a fantastic deal as I'm always using Picasa!
Knowing that I'm going to be there in 4 weeks time is incredibly exciting, I really can't wait at all and hopefully Myriam will be able to stay over on the first weekend as that's usually the loneliest time for me.
I'm going to have to start packing soon!
I don't really see any 'big' purchases (other than the $700 one I've got Myriam buying for me and a graduation present for Myriam which should be about $250), plus I have nothing to 'get' - I won't be buying DVDs or anything like that this time, so I think $1300 will be more than enough for two weeks! Who knows, I might win something at the casino (doubtful, but you never know!) Imagine that, coming back with more money than I started with, hahaha!
I've also bought some more storage for my Picasa account - it's $5 a year for an extra 20GB of storage, which is a fantastic deal as I'm always using Picasa!
Knowing that I'm going to be there in 4 weeks time is incredibly exciting, I really can't wait at all and hopefully Myriam will be able to stay over on the first weekend as that's usually the loneliest time for me.
I'm going to have to start packing soon!
Friday, 9 April 2010
The Visit-2010!
God, I can't wait to have Sam here again-we have a lot of catching up to do. I also can't wait to graduate. Which also reminds me-people need tickets! Eeek! I need to buy them ASAP or else there won't be any!
I will miss university, I know this with every bit of myself-but for now, I don't want to think about it. I just want to get it done and over with and graduate whatever cum laude and bask in the glow of success.
So. I've been paypaled $700 by Sam's mum (and forced to keep a secret :-) ), and I have a mission-to purchase a 64 GB ipad and hold on to it for four more weeks. Can I do that, sure. Can I do that without resisting the opportunity to taunt Sam by saying "Oooh, you have four more weeks to wait for these two beauties, I have your ipad here! Nyah nyah nyah!"...obviously, hell no.
So I have a list of things I need to purchase for Sam morning of May 8, then do nothing but relax and enjoy. ^_^
I'm excited!
I will miss university, I know this with every bit of myself-but for now, I don't want to think about it. I just want to get it done and over with and graduate whatever cum laude and bask in the glow of success.
So. I've been paypaled $700 by Sam's mum (and forced to keep a secret :-) ), and I have a mission-to purchase a 64 GB ipad and hold on to it for four more weeks. Can I do that, sure. Can I do that without resisting the opportunity to taunt Sam by saying "Oooh, you have four more weeks to wait for these two beauties, I have your ipad here! Nyah nyah nyah!"...obviously, hell no.
So I have a list of things I need to purchase for Sam morning of May 8, then do nothing but relax and enjoy. ^_^
I'm excited!
Updated for 2010!
So, it's exactly 1 month until I am in America again. This time it's for Myriam's graduation from SNHU - you only graduate once and I'd like to be there to see it! This time I think it's going to be more relaxed and more of a holiday for us both. I do hope Myriam gets to stay at the hotel this time round to make it more of a holiday for her too!
Myriam, as amazing as she is, will be picking up my 'major purchase' for this trip before I get there, so there's no running about or stress trying to get one/disappointment/etc! Meaning I'll have it from day one and I hope that I can use it a lot when I'm there! Thank god for paypal! I also think that it'll cost less sending Myriam the $700 than what it'll cost when it comes out here in the UK!
Anyway, I'm really, really excited about going to America again, but I'm not so excited about the flight - hopefully the movies will take my mind off the shaking and turbulence (if there is any!) :)
Myriam, as amazing as she is, will be picking up my 'major purchase' for this trip before I get there, so there's no running about or stress trying to get one/disappointment/etc! Meaning I'll have it from day one and I hope that I can use it a lot when I'm there! Thank god for paypal! I also think that it'll cost less sending Myriam the $700 than what it'll cost when it comes out here in the UK!
Anyway, I'm really, really excited about going to America again, but I'm not so excited about the flight - hopefully the movies will take my mind off the shaking and turbulence (if there is any!) :)
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