Genious???

Well I am as shocked as everyone else! I got my grade back on my first assignment and it appears I got distinction!!!
I don't think I have ever got that good a grade in aything I've ever done!
Trouble is, that I have now set my own standards a bit too high!!!
Oh well, roll on 2007!!

PAIN IN THE NECK

On Monday morning I awoke in absolute agony in my neck and shoulders. It was the kind of pain that makes you feel faint or really sick. I managed to stand up and go into the livingroom. Pete woke up and I explained. I went back to bed, but was still in excruciating pain. I could not move my neck at all. I felt like I needed to get myself up and going. It took a while and obviously Pete had to drive me but I got to work at about 9:45am. Fortunately for me the organisations Physiotherapist was in so my colleague Rob go me a last minute appointment. It was great and in fact he said much the same as my osteopath. Need to relax and the muscles in my shoulder and neck are weak!! He advised me to have early nights!!

I am now feeling much better. Still in a little bit of pain, but can move, drive etc. Thank goodness as this week is very busy!
This afternoon I went with my team ice skating at Hampton Court. It was lovely!!! I was feeling very well and decided I would skate despite my neck!!

ACHING HEAD PART 6!!

Annoyingly today I had a second migraine at work. I sat it out as long as I could and then I came home about 12ish. I didn't know whether to be upset or annoyed! Booked an appointment with the osteopath for tomorrow at 5pm and am hoping she ill be able to work some more of her magic. It is just so debilitating and frustrating, especially when I have so much to do at the moment.
Am praying I don't get another one, especially as I want to be well for the weekend and my Christmas shopping and time off.

ACHING HEAD PART 5!

Friday at about 11:30am Migraine struck once more!! I tried to sit it out at work with a 40 minute lie down in the medical room. Once my eyes were no longer flashing, I felt able to drive home apart from feeling nauseous!!
Once hone I slept all afternoon. When I got up at about 6ish I felt woos but my headache was not as bad as it usually is. I felt a bit whacked since but am hoping this is not going to be a repeat of the summer! I know I've been over doing it and have managed to let college work get on top of me and try and do everything!!! Definitely in need of a break next weekend now!!!

30 DAYS ...................

I can't believe two weeks have flown by without a post, almost as much as I can't believe it's only 30 days till Christmas!!!!

Pete and I went to see Deacon Blue in Birmingham Symphony Hall which was brilliant! Pete really enjoyed himself and I felt incredibly young for a change! I knew way more songs than I thought I would though! Whilst in Brum, we stayed with the Wickers who are finally in their new house which is lovely!!

On the Friday I had a study day in order to get my assignment finished by the following Monday! This took up most of the weekend, apart from a brief interlude - Youthwork The Conference - Eastbourne! It was OK, but my brain was pretty full up already to be honest.

On the Sunday afternoon, I did a word count on my assignment and found I had 3,707 words, when in fact my limit was only 2,000! From then on, the main emphasis of my work was hard core editing!!!!!!

Finally just in time for college, I finished everything including references and bibliography.
We'll see how it goes!
My project proposal came back and I have the go ahead to carry it out and the external marker didn't even give me any comments!!!

Tonight I will finally find out what happens to Harry Potter!! A few weeks back we started watching number 3 with some friends, when we got about half way theough the film and the DVD stopped working!! The fate of Harry and his friends has been preying on my mind and so I am relieved that finally tonight I get to discover the truth!!

Another busy weekend coming up but next weekend we head away to Gloucester to catch up with the Vollands which I am very mush looking forward to!

SUMMER HOLIDAY

I have been rather busy since I last posted, hence no post!
I handed in my project proposal! It's due back next week, so we will see if I can go ahead with the project or have to make ammendments!
HGBC held a worship day led by Martin Layzell. It was a good time. Afterwards Pete cooked up a delicious stew for dinner on a cold wintery night.

Last night I took my Mum to see Cliff Richard at Wembley Arena! It was brilliant, if a little cheesy at times!! My Mum loved it and I have to confess it was quite enjoyable. I wish I could be as energetic as him now let alone when I am his age! There was no support band and he basically led the whole show from 7:30pm - 10:30pm with a mini break in the middle.

Tomorrow see's the start of my Christmassyness. Annual attendance at a Christmas fair and then home to make decs and things! Great!

Looking forward to next Thursday when I am taking Pete to Birmingham to see Deacon Blue!

So much to do and so little time to do it in!!

READING WEEK!!

I'm sure that normal college students see reading week as time off!! I however have been studying hard!! Mostly because my first assignment has to be handed in on Monday 30/10/06!!
Yesterday however Pete and I had annual leave again!! This time it was because we were celebrating 11 years of being together!! We ended up doing nothing but watching movies all day as we were both a little unwell with colds. Last night we put our glad rags on and went to Kew Grill - Anthony Worral Thompson's restaurant. It was brill! Lots of steak and yummy mash!
I still feel full!! Lovely!
Today I am still not at work!! This is because I am on a study day!! I have lots to do!!! Might even go to the library!
Better go and make start!

CRAZY BUSY!!!!

Pete got back from his studying trip and not a moment too soon! ON the Thursday he was away I had a bit of a funny turn! I was out with my lovely friend Claire when I basically thought I was going to faint. It was not a very pleasant experience! I am fine now and think I was just doing far too much!
Upon Pete's return, he had to work all weekend! Saturday was great though, we went to The Gathering, a multicultural event run by Pete's colleague. The worship was lively and included and sitar! Speakers included Les Isaac - The chap who set up Street Pastors and Mark Greene - LICC. It was a good day with lots to take in!
The following week was still busy, college was winding up for reading week.
We had a fab dinner with our friends Buddy and Alex in a really nice restaurant in Harrow, from which we could see the Wembley arch all lit up! Not quite the same as the towers, but looked pretty spectacular!
Last Friday was annual leave and we headed over to Kent to see the family! It was good to catch up with Pete's brothers family, even if Elliot (our youngest nephew) accused me of always having a new handbag! As we had originally booked to be away this weekend, we decided to not do too much! So Saturday we did not much all day and then went bowling with the lovely Ana and Paul in the evening. On Sunday we were naughty and didn't go to church! It was very nice! In the evening we did however go to Stanmore Baptist Church to a new service there. It was good to be somewhere different for a change.

It has been a really crazy week!
Pete is away on his first study week, so I am home alone. Sadly I have hardly been at home alone!
Obviously I have been at college and then last night 5 girls from work came over for dinner. I did Swiss Raclette. It was delicious. I also made a fab chocolate mousse the recipe I got from my Mum. It was soooo easy!
We had a good time!
Pete should be back Friday! YEAH!!!!!

HOLIDAYS ARE COMING, HOLIDAYS ARE COMING

Despite the family rule that states "Suzie is not allowed to start talking, thinking or doing things to do with Christmas before the 1st November"! Tonight I am having to lovely and creative young ladies round to make some decorations! I was at Rachels house on Friday and she is making some gorgeous decs for a Christmas fair coming up and I fell in love with them and so am going to attempt - with help to recreate them!!!
Quite excited really!

HOMEWORK - WORK - HOME

I have just completed my first piece of homework for my course!! I'm thinking I've not done a great job, but you've got to start somewhere.
I am very tired, it seems like there is no stopping!
I have this Friday off, as Pete then heads off on Saturday for his week of study! Scary!

HI HO HI HO ITS OFF TO SCHOOL WE GO!

Had my first evening at college this evening! Despite the disorganisation it went OK. Met some people! Was quite fun! I think it is going to be OK, although a lot of work in a short space of time.

Made it through that first session with everyone not knowing anyone!!

ONEHUNDREDANDTWENTYFIVE

After some planning and organisation we have made it through the 125th Anniversay of Haven Green Baptist Church.
It has been a very busy weekend, but a great one. Catching up with lots of old friends from so many era's!
Saturday was excellent. My best friend from primary school was there with her 2 year old son Morgan! It was great to see Kirsty and catch up on life!

Hazel made a fabulous cake, which was cut by the oldest and newest members of the church! It was also delicious.

Then last night was a party at my parents, with around 66 people! Also a great night catching up with folk!

This morning was a great service, Matt Week's song was rousing, I just about managed to keep myself from crying throughout the whole thing, and as I was singing that was a wise decision!

We had Mel and Graham staying with us and Sarah & Lucy stayed at my Mum and Dad's, it was really great to see them all.

This evening was a lovely meal for all the current members.

I think all in all a good time was had!!!

BACK TO THE FUTURE

This week has been quite busy, work is picking up fast, which I love and hate all at the same time! Part of me thrives on the not having time to think and just running from one task to another! It is tiring though. Plus my course is getting closer. First day is the 20th September, I am really nervous!

We have got our church 125th Anniversary next weekend which is crazy. There is lots happening and lots of old faces reappearing! Looking forward to seeing the Wickers and the Halls! I'm sure there will be lots of people to catch up with and lots to see and do.
Lots of old photo's hanging around, which are funny, sad and awful!! I can't believe we've been at HGBC for 25 years, so many other people seem to have come and gone in that time it's frightening to try and remember even half of them.

Hoping to be at a BBQ tomorrow - I am thinking it will probably be my last for this year!! (I did say before Christmas is drawing ever nearer!)

Last weekend we cleared and tidies Petes office. So far he is managing to keep it tidy! I just hope he doesn't leave his filing for another 2 years!!! :-)

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

I can't believe that it is September already! I'm in need of a holiday!!
There is loads going on at the moment, work is getting busier, we are preparing for the 125th anniversary at church and generally seeing lots of people, banner making, card making.
I am trying to chill out and relax more, so lets hope that can continue!
I know it's scarey but it really will be Christmas before we know where we are! and I am really not ready! Having not made my own Christmas cards for the last few years, I was thinking maybe this year I could be ultra prepared and start thinking about them! We'll see, I'm always full of good intentions that rarely come to fruition.

We're back from our holidays!! Had a wonderful, relaxing time! This is the little cottage where we stayed in a small village called Hawkechurch.
Thank goodness we have got the long weekend to ease ourselves back into life!

I WANNA SEE THE SUNSHINE AFTER THE RAIN!

Typically, the rain has begun to fall just as we are about to head off on our hols!!
Half day at work and then off the Lyme Regis!
Really looking forward to some time away!

BIRTHDAY WISHES

We have made it through the weekend. We had a great time. Friday I spend most of the day baking fairy cakes for Dad and Becky's birthday dinner on Saturday night.

Friday night we had a party for Dad's 60th and there were around 55 - 60 people crammed into my parents house! Some who I haven't seen for ages! The puddings went down well, however I only managed 1 plate of chocolate mousse towards the end of the evening!

Saturday was spent at the Middlesex Rugby 7's! It was a fun day, made even better by the fact that our Team WASPS won!!!

Saturday evening/night!, was spent at a very nice , extremely local restaurant. The food was amazing and the atmosphere fab, with a pianist playing virtually at the end of our table!

It looks as though Dad and Becky enjoyed their birthdays!

Fortunately everyone made it to join us for the weekend, despite the travel problems. The Scottish people jumped in the car and my Brother managed to get a much earlier flight!

COUNT DOWN TO THE WEEKEND

Work has got very busy this week, so I am keeping on my toes!
Had a great visit from my pal Sarah and little Lucy! We had fun!

Now we are preparing everything for my Dad's 60th birthday weekend!! Party on Friday night and lots of other festivities throughout the weekend!
Should be fun!

QUIET WATERS!

It has been a relatively quiet week at work. Home life has remained fairly crazy! Looking forward to a chilled weekend, before my Pa's 60th next weekend.

The caffeine withdrawal seems to have lessened it's effects in the last week and I am starting to feel "normal" again, although there are those who would say that I wasn't normal to begin with!

Managed to catch up with an old chum, have a final supper with cell group, see my Mum and Dad and have dinner with friends.
I got my letter through from college and my course begins on the 20th September - 2 evenings a week! I am starting to feel really nervous! I hate the thought of walking into a room of people who I don't know, especially when you know inside everyone is judging you and each other!!

Looks like my good friend Mrs Wicker is coming down from Brum on Sunday with little Lucy for a couple of nights and I have managed to wangle a half day Monday so we can spend some time together! Should be fun!