This is ABSOLUTELY awesome!!!!! Celine & Elvis

Even if you're not an Elvis fan, this is really something. I love when they pan to Elvis - he really does look like he's there!

Lisa Williams ........ Messages from the BEYOND!

Tonight Mum and I are going to see Lisa Williams at the Lyric Theatre, The Lowry in Manchester for her show Messages from Beyond. I really like her TV shows and I think this is her first UK tour so it's going to be an interesting night.

So sad!

I heard the sad news today that Patrick Swayze had passed away. Only 57 years old too. I know he was poorly but this is really sad. RIP.

Ohhh it's finally here

The latest from Dan Brown arrived today! I've already started reading it .... and I love how it's set in Washington DC. Squeallllllllllll!

Clipper!

Me (with Australian flag), Mum (with Finnish flag), my aunt Christine (with Union Jack & St George's Cross)

My Aunt Christine, Mum and Dad (Dad in his Australian Rugby Shirt) all holding the Australian Flag.

The Red Arrows - Spectacular!
The Hull and Humber Yacht

The Australian Yacht in the middle

Today was the start of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race (leaving from Hull). Oh it was a FANTASTIC day. Perfect for sailing - all nice and blustery! And I think we had nearly all the Yachts covered between my Aunt, Mum, Dad and me (as we had the Finnish, Australian and English flags!) LOL!

It was fantastic and an amazing turnout - about 100,000 they thought. A really nice atmosphere too. The Red Arrow display was absolutely out of this world and lasted for ages too (we're so used to them doing a fly-by as they train up the Humber, it was nice to see them do so many tricks etc).

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Can't wait to see all the boats back in ten months! (By the way ONLY the Skipper on each Yacht has any sailing experience ... the rest are complete novices!)

Late to the game

I know I'm late to the game but Marleen lent me her copy of Studio 60 and I LOVE IT! What a fantastic show. You can see the echoes of West Wing in it and easily see how the same people are involved. Fantabulous! Utterly loving it!

Did I stay or did I go?

I had a whole 'should I stay or should I go' moment with work and I never got around to telling you what happened.

Well my boss returned from holidays to find me with my 'Interview Leave' request form in hand (yes, they even have leave for interviews!) and he was really wonderfully lovely - not only did he give me some good (positive) advice about working in Schools, he also said how valued I was to him and the team and what they'd do to keep me. This was reiterated by Elaine (his boss). When they said the things they would change, fix and do, I realised there actually wasn't much left that I didn't like about my job.

I went to the interview and although they were really lovely, had decided I was going to stay put. Gary was back on holidays, so I emailed him and then told my colleague Lynda and Elaine and they both squealed and hugged me which was really nice! And to be honest, I've not looked back since.

Work has changed (as has my attitude) and the foibles I didn't like are being ironed out. It does ALL work out in the end - all you need is a little faith.

Autumn has Arrived!

There's a distinct chill in the air .... it first arrived about 1.5 weeks ago and then, as only it can in England, it disappeared to be replaced by an Indian Summer, but today it's back and I for one am SO CHUFFED! I love the seasons ... and Autumn and Winter are always lovely. I love wrapping up. Snuggling in bed with a book. Lovely winter clothes! Heaven!