Home sweet home

Well it’s been a long time in between drinks and I’m sorry to all our dedicated blog readers out there! The main reason for our lack of contact is that I have been too sick to move so have had nothing at all to right about... And would you believe I spent three of the sunniest days in London inside curled up on the couch – what a waste!

Bit of a bugger really as Emily had tickets to Royal Ascot which we were obviously unable to attend. She was just a metre away from the Queen at one point, so I’m very disappointed as I’m sure she would have spotted me and appointed me as her new royal BFF. Just you wait for 2011 - prepare yourself Lizzie!

The trip back from Morocco was a bit of a nightmare really and I started to get sick on the plane – shivering, cramping and just feeling ice-cold. To top it off by the time we made it to the train station we had just missed the last train by five minutes, meaning we had to wait an entire hour before the next one arrived in. By the time we got home it was 5.30am, bright as a button and I was praying for death! (Not at all a drama queen Dad).

The next morning Brad headed off to watch the All Whites stunning performance, while I felt sorry for myself on the couch. I did head out late afternoon to the bank and to try and find a doctor, but ended up keeling over in the bank. In true London fashion not an eyebrow was raised, as people looked onwards muttering to themselves “bloody druggies – they’re everywhere!” Sensibly I decided to stumble home and spent the rest of the day on the couch.

We had an early start the next morning as we got up to head to an interview I had with a recruitment agent. I managed to get dressed but that was all – it was back to bed for me, and given Brad had been sick during the night there were no protests from him! Brad settled down for a day of bad quality Thailand DVDs, while I snoozed beside him.

Thursday rolled around and this time I was forced to get out of bed as it was moving day (yah!). We walked around to our new place (at a snail’s pace which as you can imagine didn’t go down well with the locals, especially seeing as we had to stop frequently) and set up house. It was a little piece of heaven to be able to hang up clothes in a wardrobe, or spread our things in front of us. Utter bliss! We then nipped out to pick up a few things, but then realised we’d be much quicker if Brad dropped me off at a cafe while he did the running around! So while Brad picked out our linens, towels and bedspread, I lay like a sloth on a couch in Wimpy (cheap diner) playing with my Knickerbocker Glory (BIG and delicious ice-cream). Although I barely touched it, I now know I’m on the mend as just typing the name is making me salivate! Needless to say Brad did a great job and managed to pick up everything we needed and carry it all home – no mean feat!
Today I’m feeling better and think I’ll be well on the mend by Monday, so given this sudden change we decided to head into Brixton to pick up a few things for the flat, and then popped into the city centre to run a few errands. We had lunch in Trafalgar Square (one of my favourite places) and then I was well enough to do a spot of shopping! Very exciting stuff and picked up two cute dresses – one for work and one for play.

Tonight we’re going to watch England play against Algeria, then will head to Brighton tomorrow with Shady and Emily. I’m very excited about this little excursion as Brighton is apparently amazing – gay capital of England, pebbled beaches, roller coaster on the pier and delicious food. If the belly ache ceases you can beat your ass that I’ll have one again before the day is out, as if I’m up for it I’m heading straight to Chocky Wocky Doo Da’s for that metre high cake!

We love our flat and flatmates seem great. Brad’s very happy as Ryan is ‘on the same page’ and they’ve already arranged for Sky (with a sports upgrade of course) to be installed ASAP. The other flatmate is moving out so we’re meeting a few options on Sunday morning and will probably head to the pub with Ryan and his friends to watch New Zealand’s match against Italy. It’s nice to be back in London and it’s starting to feel like home.

Apologies for this dull-as-dishwater update, but next week’s news will be a bit more action-packed as we’re heading on an eight day driving excursion around Scotland – just the two of us. We’re looking forward to it and have planned a rough itinerary, but will just go where the wind takes us.

Have attached a few pics of our place so you’re familiar with it when you come to stay!

Love you all and hope you have lovely, warm, toasty weekends ahead of you. Missing you heaps!

xxx