We have a Kitchen!
Last weekend the weather was cloudy and rainy, which was a good think really becuase after last weekends party-fest I had not done any cleaning or laundry, so I was able to take care of that. Also, we got a new lodger, Dan. He used to work at the Crown (Chris's pub) and is now working at Sublime fulltime. It's good because poor Nick has been running this place all on his own and needs someone else to manage the bar and staff so he can do other things for the business and also take a break every now and then. So because Dan moved in i think Nick felt inspired to tidy up the kitchen (finally) and the function room. the boys cleared everything out and Leonna and I spent 3 hours on Monday evening cleaning the counters, shelves, washing dishes, etc. It is so nice to have our own kitchen now.
Sunday I wanted to go check out a few local gyms to see about joining. Got Leonna to go with me, and Nick drove us in his "new" car. Went to the Marriott, which Alex recommended. The biggest plus of this place is that it has a pool and huge jacuzzi. The down side is it is rather small, has all the basic equipment you would want, but only like 1 or 2 machines of each. And no classes, like pilates or aerobics. Then we went to Fitness First and that place was much larger and more open, lots of machines and it has classes. But no pool. The other cool thing though is if you are a memeber of one Fitness First, you can go to any of them. So I am torn. Leonna and I got day passes for each place so we can go back the following weekend and check them out.
This past week has been pretty good. I am realizing that I function better on 5 or less hours of sleep. Sunday night I only got about 4 hours of sleep and was fine on Monday. Monday night I got about 6-7 hours of sleep and was totally knackered on Tuesday. Oh, speaking of Tuesday, I played poker as usual that night and did really really well. Made it to the final table and finished in 3rd place!! I have never made it to the final table, so yay for me. Don't worry, I am not going to become a gambler, it's easy to take risks and play the game knowing there is no real money involved to lose. :)
Wednesday was a fun night. It was Alex Taylor's Birthday, he is one of the guys from Midnight Sausage, and they were playing at this place called Bristol Ram. Went there with Nick, Leonna and JD, had a few drinks and listened to them Play. I didnt think Alex was coming because when I called him he wasn't sounding to enthusiastic about coming out, but he ended up coming, which made me happy. Had more drinks, listened to the guys, then when they were done with their set and slowly starting to pack up their gear, Alex grabbed one of the guitars and totally blew me away when he started playing all these different songs! Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Nirvana....I was amazed. Had no idea he could play, and so well. There really is something about musicians that can turn a girl on, was just totally smitten sitting there watching him play.
Once the guys were packed up, we headed back to Sublime and continued the party there. It was a really fun night. A late one too, didn't head to bed until about 4am. Was a bit tired Thursday morning, but no hangover. yay. Today, Saturday, Leonna and I were supposed to use our day pass for Fitness First and work out, but she got suckered into working at Sublime in the day, and then has to work at her actualy job across the road later this evening. Bummer. Might just go there on my own later...we shall see. tomorrow though she and I are definitly going to the Marriott to use that day pass. Wouldn't want to miss an opportunity to swim and chill in the jacuzzi. Then in the afternoon Leicester Tigers are playing for the Rugby Cup, so I'll go watch that with Alex at the Fish.
Oh, one last note before I go, next weeknd I am going to Edinburgh, Scotland for 4 days. Should be fun, heard it is a beautiful, fun place. and what is really great is the National Scotish Museum has the Pixar 20 Years of Animation exhibition going on, and it will end after that weekend. I took it as a sign from God that that was where I should go next weekend. Will be staying in a youth hostel in an 8 bed female dorm. should be interesting. I figured staying at a hostel was best because a) it is cheap, and b) since I am going alone it will be a good way to possibly meet other travelers my age, especially if i am sharing a room with 7 other girls. I just hope they are jerks. Will let you know after next weekend how it goes.
Sunday I wanted to go check out a few local gyms to see about joining. Got Leonna to go with me, and Nick drove us in his "new" car. Went to the Marriott, which Alex recommended. The biggest plus of this place is that it has a pool and huge jacuzzi. The down side is it is rather small, has all the basic equipment you would want, but only like 1 or 2 machines of each. And no classes, like pilates or aerobics. Then we went to Fitness First and that place was much larger and more open, lots of machines and it has classes. But no pool. The other cool thing though is if you are a memeber of one Fitness First, you can go to any of them. So I am torn. Leonna and I got day passes for each place so we can go back the following weekend and check them out.
This past week has been pretty good. I am realizing that I function better on 5 or less hours of sleep. Sunday night I only got about 4 hours of sleep and was fine on Monday. Monday night I got about 6-7 hours of sleep and was totally knackered on Tuesday. Oh, speaking of Tuesday, I played poker as usual that night and did really really well. Made it to the final table and finished in 3rd place!! I have never made it to the final table, so yay for me. Don't worry, I am not going to become a gambler, it's easy to take risks and play the game knowing there is no real money involved to lose. :)
Wednesday was a fun night. It was Alex Taylor's Birthday, he is one of the guys from Midnight Sausage, and they were playing at this place called Bristol Ram. Went there with Nick, Leonna and JD, had a few drinks and listened to them Play. I didnt think Alex was coming because when I called him he wasn't sounding to enthusiastic about coming out, but he ended up coming, which made me happy. Had more drinks, listened to the guys, then when they were done with their set and slowly starting to pack up their gear, Alex grabbed one of the guitars and totally blew me away when he started playing all these different songs! Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Nirvana....I was amazed. Had no idea he could play, and so well. There really is something about musicians that can turn a girl on, was just totally smitten sitting there watching him play.
Once the guys were packed up, we headed back to Sublime and continued the party there. It was a really fun night. A late one too, didn't head to bed until about 4am. Was a bit tired Thursday morning, but no hangover. yay. Today, Saturday, Leonna and I were supposed to use our day pass for Fitness First and work out, but she got suckered into working at Sublime in the day, and then has to work at her actualy job across the road later this evening. Bummer. Might just go there on my own later...we shall see. tomorrow though she and I are definitly going to the Marriott to use that day pass. Wouldn't want to miss an opportunity to swim and chill in the jacuzzi. Then in the afternoon Leicester Tigers are playing for the Rugby Cup, so I'll go watch that with Alex at the Fish.
Oh, one last note before I go, next weeknd I am going to Edinburgh, Scotland for 4 days. Should be fun, heard it is a beautiful, fun place. and what is really great is the National Scotish Museum has the Pixar 20 Years of Animation exhibition going on, and it will end after that weekend. I took it as a sign from God that that was where I should go next weekend. Will be staying in a youth hostel in an 8 bed female dorm. should be interesting. I figured staying at a hostel was best because a) it is cheap, and b) since I am going alone it will be a good way to possibly meet other travelers my age, especially if i am sharing a room with 7 other girls. I just hope they are jerks. Will let you know after next weekend how it goes.
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