Tuesday 27 April 2010

Spring-tastic

Hello blog readers! Long time no speak eh?

Well, its about time I put that right isn't it? Where are we? 27th April already??

Ok so obviously I'm still working at Argos, hours are subject to change each week, but yeah that is still a constant.
Still going to the JobCentre regularly (all the cool kids go there)! Another constant, but not quite so fun as Argos...

Over Easter weekend Mum and I got DIY-tastic and went shopping in Eastbourne. We went to Homebase, where they had 20% off and I got a further 20% off on top of that staff discount! We got new tiles for the kitchen floor and all the guff you need to put them down and some paint for my bedroom walls, with a Dulux Paint Pod that basically paints the wall for you so long as you hold it and wave it in a vaguely up-and-down motion. Bonus!

At Argos I got myself some wall art, including the really cool "Keep Calm and Carry On" one that I've wanted for ages. I also got a new duvet cover set. Later, back at my home Argos, I also bought myself a new bookcase and bedside cabinet and I'll be adding to it (bed, smaller bookcase, desk etc) as finances permit.

Add to that the fact that we're having a good old clear out on eBay, giving us cash to fund the DIY and valuable house room, then we're all set to have a nice shiny, presentable house soon. Tis rather exciting, especially since summer is coming!

In recent events, I went to visit Ellie for what I call a weekend, but is actually Monday-Wednesday. The first night I was there we rented a film and cooked fajitas and had an afternoon chat-a-thon to catch up.
On the Tuesday, we visited Cambridge for the whole day. I got to see some of the awesome colleges and take some pictures of them. Then we went to watch the punting! Yep, we watched groups of tourists, especially the Japanese, attempting to master the art of punting and having varying degrees of success...
Later on, it was time for major shopping. I can't list all of the places we went to but it was epic and I got a lovely, summery top in H&M and a great pair of sandals in Gap - I wore them out to town the other day and they were way comfy!

It was so great to see Ellie, because we hadn't seen each other since Graduation Day! That's why I'm quite excited about upcoming events this weekend... So much happening in one weekend! So, its Ruth's birthday on Bank Holiday Monday (as well as my Dad's) and she asked me if I wanted to spend the weekend in London with her for the occasion - of course I do! Tom is also getting baptised that weekend, so Ruth and I can zoom across from London to be there too. It'll be cool to see the others that are coming up/down/along for the occasion, including - I hope - Sarah!!

Then after that we're in May and I can't believe we'll be in the 5th month of the year. Gosh. Then it'll be June and my Mum's bday and then Izzie and Chris' wedding at ABC in Soton. I bought selected items from their gift list this morning, which was exciting indeed! After a great deal of consultation with my Mum on what constitutes a good present, I decided on a worktop saver and two measuring jugs...

I've also applied to Helenswood (the local girls secondary school) to invigilate with them this summer. I don't know if I'll get it or not, but the JobCentre can't fault me for trying, can they? At least its something I know and can look forward to! What will be better/worse though...Cantell or an all girls school? Will I ever find out? I'll let you know!!

Ummmm what else? There are other things in the pipeline, but I need to leave something for my next blog!! Special mentions go to Stu who arrived in South Africa this week to do gap year stuff, doing children's work and sporty stuff and to all of the peeps doing PGCEs this year, who are currently in their last ever weeks of lectures and then will do their final placements before qualifying! Gooood luck.
Other than that I'm just generally excited that summer is on the way (I actually wore sandals for the first time this week!) and I hope you are too!