As it's been a while since my last post, I have edited together a collection of videos which show what I have been up to recently, when I'm not working. Today is my first day off in 13 days and I am LOVING it. I woke up at 12, had a massive hangover curing fry up, (I thought Evie was going to have some of the scrambled egg so I put 5 eggs in. Turns out she was having boiled so I ate 5 eggs), then finally watched Pirates of The Caribbean - which we had to stop and watch on my laptop because I scratched the DVD incredibly badly. LOL.

  Sincere apologies for the use of the previous word, I'm not sure what came over me. But what have I been up to? I have been swallowed by sorting through crap in my room, trying to sort out where I am living incredibly soon and work work working! It's funny how quickly your system goes into a routine, I've been working and sleeping, and in between that Mum has been stuffing as many vegetables down me as possible: 'We've got to keep your immune system working!'

  My new job is fabulous. I love the people I'm with, I always leave work with a huge smile on my face. And I'm starting to be good at it, which is even better because it means people won't yell at me down the phone. It's an exciting time.

  And of course, there's been the big 18 birthday! Last night I 'went out' for the first time with lots of friends and some work friends as well, I had a corker of a night! It's true, a night out is what you make it. It wasn't Malia but at least there was no rapists or fights, which has to be a plus. I'm just so happy to finally be able to do stuff with everyone, it's been really dull watching friends go out and buy drinks and having to get a J2O. No offence to J2O, it's a classic drink. Although, have you tried one recently? Despite it's nostalgic symbolism they really are rather unpleasant tasting...

Long Over Due

  Where to begin really. I haven't posted in such an age I can barely remember what has happened to me.

  I suppose firstly was Malia, an incredible experience. I miss it so much but at the time we were all quite homesick I think. The heat affected me quite badly after a while (resulting in a 4 hour nap in a water park. Most expensive nap ever) and I burnt a bit, which was so painful. Especially when you're out with everyone and drunkards keeping coming and slapping you on the shoulders... haaaaaouch.

  Ouzo was one of the top ranking most painful experiences of my life. Buy the cheap shit, and 20 minutes in you feel like throwing up. Hideous. The alcohol was generally nasty, from paint stripper vodka to watered down squash. Panos, our hotel manager who I am in love with, he was so sweet and protective of us. And on our first day he said 'If you have a problem, you come to Panos.' We bought him a signed t-shirt at the end and he said it was his favourite. *blush and giggle*

  The best part for me was meeting people and getting to know them. There were 4 boys from Durham staying at our hotel and 2 girls from Leicester. The Durham boys were such a laugh, we all really missed their ironed t-shirts and mocking their accents after they left.

Anyway, you've all seen the photos, they say more than enough.

...what next...

Well, I came home and my parents were like: "We bought a house." So they're off to fly to the lover's nest alone together. Mum's getting so excited about decorating and Dad won't stop talking about hinges and solar panels. It's thrilling. But as much as I get bored of hearing about it, I can't help but be infected by their excitement. Hopefully I'll have somewhere to live soon then.

  I've started my new job as well, and it's my 18th on tuesday! So excited. Also, it was Isobel's Dad's wedding last night, I have never had such a good night. I tried whiskey, and LOVED it, which makes me feel very cool and grown up. THERE WAS A DISCO which I DANCED to. And all the people we were with were hilarious. We ended up having a bath in the built into the floor jacuzzi tub. It was hilarious.

  What else? I feel like I'm missing something. Maybe not. I'm just very happy to be so busy at the moment, I'm learning so much and I already feel like I'm becoming the person I want to be, really naturally, which is great. Here's to the future.

OH AND I GOT INTO READING UNIVERSITY. Knew I'd missed something.