So today Scott asked me how long I'd been with Scot Eq..and I couldn't recall..which maybe means I've been here too long! It could also mean that I've lost any and all short-term memory ability. This is more likely the case. Mitigating factors related to short-term memory loss are as follows: 1) underutilisationof skills at work 2) Consumption of alcohol on weekends 3) lack of sleep. Seriously...my mind is such a fog..remniscent of Dublin days.
So what did I get up to this weekend? What didn't I get up to this weekend..maybe that is a better question? (The answer i s Arhtur's Seat, which I was planning to climb but didn't..for good reason..see below).
OK - so Friday was BBQ on the Beach with work crew. A good time was had by all. Hihghlights included:
Free Drink (and by drink I mean liquor)
Free Food (and by food I mean burgers, sausages, spuds, salads and no limits)
Sports-like Games that Shannon could actually play (i.e. drunken football and even drunker Rounders..which is like Softball, but apparently, as I discoverd early on...one is not allowed to steal bases. I am now officially a Canuck Cheater at drunken rounders)
Bonding with Workmates (nothing like liquor and sand to helpo with the bonding experience)
Downside was:
A slighlty injured ankle as result of tripping over rabbit hole. Have never seen so many rabbit holes..and on the beach??? Go figure..was like Alice in Wonderland.
Night continued on in Edinburgh for someof us more energetic (ie younger) persons. KEri, JEn & Natasha jioined but, in my opinion, were way too sober to enjoy the crappy bar we were at.
Which is why we went to the Walkabout, which is great no matter whether alcohol is in the system.
Saturday was pretty chillaxed..in preparation for our planned pub/bar crawl on Saturday night. This was the route we ended up going
MacLAchlans (local pub on corner w/karaoke and v. v. old men..no hot bartenders. Suffice to say we lasted only a few minutes before movingon to greener pastures)
Walk ABout (greener pastures for sure..good music and a stage for those seeking attention *cough*)
Filthy McNasty's (On JEn's insistence..She sang 'Two PRinces' and we got cheap drinks, but it has lost much of its appeal)
Walk About (yep, we went back..it is rapidly gaining appeal..did I mention it is Aussie bar?)
Joungler's (dance club just yonder the Walk About)
Home (by 2.00 a.m...we are good girls :)
Sunday was, again, chillaxing. Gorgeous weather otu, so we eneded up just walking the streets of Edinburgh by day.
Of course, this meant we had worked up rather substanital appetites so we treated ourselves to an All-You-CAn-Eat pasta buffet... I def. got my money's worth, but am now cursing myself as belly is stretched to its limit. My gorging days r over. I am retiring.
Final NOte - Spiderman 2 rules. Loved it..as good as the first..maybe better.
K..lunch is over and effects of drinking copious amounts of Diet Pop are demanding
'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.' Robert Frost
Monday, July 19, 2004
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Here are photos of our new abode. For the time being I am in Bedroom 1. Our house-warming party will be July 31 - the theme is funnels & pirates. Now we just need some friends to invite :)
As of late Jen & I have been trying to do a few more good deeds. Last Saturdsay we went to Sainsbury's and bought 5 choclate cupcakes which were on sale. WE decided we would give one of these scrumptious cupcakes, which was adorned witha footbal/soccer ball candy on top, to teh old man just outside asking for money. JEn tried to give him teh said cupcake, but he refused saying ' Oh no I can't eat cakes, I'm a diabetic.' After that fiasco in doing good we were a bit reluctant to try agian, but last night we had chance to redeem ourselves by running (literally) to the aid of a good friend. Chocolate and cookies were chosen gifts this time and were well recieved.
Oh, also in the success department for last night:
I learned how to properly kick and drop-kick a soccer ball.
We (Keri, Jen & I ) also recovered an absolutely lovely white dresser from just down the street, which appeared to be set out in the rubbish. Clearly we haven't lost all of our Island ways...one woman's trash is another's treasure!! I can't imagine how we'll get it to our new place..or up the three flights of stairs..hopefully Keri & JEn wil have figured this out by the time I get home. Keri having called in..ahem.."sick" today and Jen on her last day of unemployment, I am the only working woman of the day..and I use the term working v. loosely..but I am AT work, which counts right?!?
Tomorrow night is big work do..am gettting excited about prospect of eating BBQ food, being near/on a beach and Bonding with the other people on the Bonds team (pun not intended...but it works well doesn't it?) Am only slightly concerned that free drink will result in embarrassing moment(S), but am reassured that while drink may result in me doing outrageous things, it will also eliminate any inhibitions/concerns I might have regarding such outrageousnesss..plus I plan to drag Keri & Jen into the mix once we hit the town, so all is good!
I have opportunity to go see the show 'CATS' for only 10 quid b/c of work special. Should I go? Am not so much a Cat person as I am a Dog person, but they haven't made a 'DOGS' musical yet have they???? Am thinking I should immerse myself in some culture..other than the drinking one..any opinions??
Was going to write something else but has completly slipped my mind at the mo. Oh OH..I took a few secs and now I remember. Right, so I may have second job for the month of August selling tablet, fudge & chocolate on the Royal Mile to suckers who are willing to pay outrageous priec for sweets (i.e. North American tourists). My workmate, Scott, did this two years ago and made about 100 quid a night...plus there are the free samples to be considered. Scott mentioned it may be a wee bit illegal and there's a chance we may have to run from the police..but hey, what's the sense in being fit & going to the gym if you can't use it to your advantage every once in awhile??
As of late Jen & I have been trying to do a few more good deeds. Last Saturdsay we went to Sainsbury's and bought 5 choclate cupcakes which were on sale. WE decided we would give one of these scrumptious cupcakes, which was adorned witha footbal/soccer ball candy on top, to teh old man just outside asking for money. JEn tried to give him teh said cupcake, but he refused saying ' Oh no I can't eat cakes, I'm a diabetic.' After that fiasco in doing good we were a bit reluctant to try agian, but last night we had chance to redeem ourselves by running (literally) to the aid of a good friend. Chocolate and cookies were chosen gifts this time and were well recieved.
Oh, also in the success department for last night:
I learned how to properly kick and drop-kick a soccer ball.
We (Keri, Jen & I ) also recovered an absolutely lovely white dresser from just down the street, which appeared to be set out in the rubbish. Clearly we haven't lost all of our Island ways...one woman's trash is another's treasure!! I can't imagine how we'll get it to our new place..or up the three flights of stairs..hopefully Keri & JEn wil have figured this out by the time I get home. Keri having called in..ahem.."sick" today and Jen on her last day of unemployment, I am the only working woman of the day..and I use the term working v. loosely..but I am AT work, which counts right?!?
Tomorrow night is big work do..am gettting excited about prospect of eating BBQ food, being near/on a beach and Bonding with the other people on the Bonds team (pun not intended...but it works well doesn't it?) Am only slightly concerned that free drink will result in embarrassing moment(S), but am reassured that while drink may result in me doing outrageous things, it will also eliminate any inhibitions/concerns I might have regarding such outrageousnesss..plus I plan to drag Keri & Jen into the mix once we hit the town, so all is good!
I have opportunity to go see the show 'CATS' for only 10 quid b/c of work special. Should I go? Am not so much a Cat person as I am a Dog person, but they haven't made a 'DOGS' musical yet have they???? Am thinking I should immerse myself in some culture..other than the drinking one..any opinions??
Was going to write something else but has completly slipped my mind at the mo. Oh OH..I took a few secs and now I remember. Right, so I may have second job for the month of August selling tablet, fudge & chocolate on the Royal Mile to suckers who are willing to pay outrageous priec for sweets (i.e. North American tourists). My workmate, Scott, did this two years ago and made about 100 quid a night...plus there are the free samples to be considered. Scott mentioned it may be a wee bit illegal and there's a chance we may have to run from the police..but hey, what's the sense in being fit & going to the gym if you can't use it to your advantage every once in awhile??
Here are photos of our new abode. FOr the time being I am in Bedroom 1:
http://uk.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/kellyproperty2let
Our house-warming party will be July 31 - the theme is funnels & pirates. Now we just need some friends to invite :)
As of late JEn & I have been trying to do a few more good deeds. LASt Saturdsay we went to Sainsbury's and bought 5 choclate cupcakes which were on sale. WE decided we would give one of these scrumptious cupcakes, which was adorned witha footbal/soccer ball candy on top, to teh old man just outside asking for money. JEn tried to give him teh said cupcake, but he refused saying ' Oh no I can't eat cakes, I'm a diabetic.' After that fiasco in doing good we were a bit reluctant to try agian, but last night we had chance to redeem ourselves by running (literally) to the aid of a good friend. Chocolate and cookies were chosen gifts this time and were well recieved.
Oh, also in the success department for last night:
I learned how to properly kick and drop-kick a soccer ball.
We (Keri, Jen & I ) also recovered an absolutely lovely white dresser from just down the street, which appeared to be set out in the rubbish. Clearly we haven't lost all of our Island ways...one woman's trash is another's treasure!! I can't imagine how we'll get it to our new place..or up the three flights of stairs..hopefully Keri & JEn wil have figured this out by the time I get home. Keri having called in..ahem.."sick" today and Jen on her last day of unemployment, I am the only working woman of the day..and I use the term working v. loosely..but I am AT work, which counts right?!?
Tomorrow night is big work do..am gettting excited about prospect of eating BBQ food, being near/on a beach and Bonding with the other people on the Bonds team (pun not intended...but it works well doesn't it?) Am only slightly concerned that free drink will result in embarrassing moment(S), but am reassured that while drink may result in me doing outrageous things, it will also eliminate any inhibitions/concerns I might have regarding such outrageousnesss..plus I plan to drag Keri & Jen into the mix once we hit the town, so all is good!
I have opportunity to go see the show 'CATS' for only 10 quid b/c of work special. Should I go? Am not so much a Cat person as I am a Dog person, but they haven't made a 'DOGS' musical yet have they???? Am thinking I should immerse myself in some culture..other than the drinking one..any opinions??
Was going to write something else but has completly slipped my mind at the mo. Oh OH..I took a few secs and now I remember. Right, so I may have second job for the month of August selling tablet, fudge & chocolate on the Royal Mile to suckers who are willing to pay outrageous priec for sweets (i.e. North American tourists). My workmate, Scott, did this two years ago and made about 100 quid a night...plus there are the free samples to be considered. Scott mentioned it may be a wee bit illegal and there's a chance we may have to run from the police..but hey, what's the sense in being fit & going to the gym if you can't use it to your advantage every once in awhile??
http://uk.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/kellyproperty2let
Our house-warming party will be July 31 - the theme is funnels & pirates. Now we just need some friends to invite :)
As of late JEn & I have been trying to do a few more good deeds. LASt Saturdsay we went to Sainsbury's and bought 5 choclate cupcakes which were on sale. WE decided we would give one of these scrumptious cupcakes, which was adorned witha footbal/soccer ball candy on top, to teh old man just outside asking for money. JEn tried to give him teh said cupcake, but he refused saying ' Oh no I can't eat cakes, I'm a diabetic.' After that fiasco in doing good we were a bit reluctant to try agian, but last night we had chance to redeem ourselves by running (literally) to the aid of a good friend. Chocolate and cookies were chosen gifts this time and were well recieved.
Oh, also in the success department for last night:
I learned how to properly kick and drop-kick a soccer ball.
We (Keri, Jen & I ) also recovered an absolutely lovely white dresser from just down the street, which appeared to be set out in the rubbish. Clearly we haven't lost all of our Island ways...one woman's trash is another's treasure!! I can't imagine how we'll get it to our new place..or up the three flights of stairs..hopefully Keri & JEn wil have figured this out by the time I get home. Keri having called in..ahem.."sick" today and Jen on her last day of unemployment, I am the only working woman of the day..and I use the term working v. loosely..but I am AT work, which counts right?!?
Tomorrow night is big work do..am gettting excited about prospect of eating BBQ food, being near/on a beach and Bonding with the other people on the Bonds team (pun not intended...but it works well doesn't it?) Am only slightly concerned that free drink will result in embarrassing moment(S), but am reassured that while drink may result in me doing outrageous things, it will also eliminate any inhibitions/concerns I might have regarding such outrageousnesss..plus I plan to drag Keri & Jen into the mix once we hit the town, so all is good!
I have opportunity to go see the show 'CATS' for only 10 quid b/c of work special. Should I go? Am not so much a Cat person as I am a Dog person, but they haven't made a 'DOGS' musical yet have they???? Am thinking I should immerse myself in some culture..other than the drinking one..any opinions??
Was going to write something else but has completly slipped my mind at the mo. Oh OH..I took a few secs and now I remember. Right, so I may have second job for the month of August selling tablet, fudge & chocolate on the Royal Mile to suckers who are willing to pay outrageous priec for sweets (i.e. North American tourists). My workmate, Scott, did this two years ago and made about 100 quid a night...plus there are the free samples to be considered. Scott mentioned it may be a wee bit illegal and there's a chance we may have to run from the police..but hey, what's the sense in being fit & going to the gym if you can't use it to your advantage every once in awhile??
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