Part 93: Highland Hospitality

Today was way too epic. I am exhausted and I hope my blog does today some justice even in my rushed fatigue...

So, I have included a really quick comic that I did that was going to be more but laziness took over. I just really wanted to draw Nessie, thus the pic.

I woke up this morning at 6am and went and got Louisa and we got ready to go up and out, touring for the day all around the Highlands. We left the house at 7am with a pre-packed lunch and intentions on making it to the station to catch the 7.15 train to Glasgow Central. I say intentions because we missed the bloody train thus making us late for a tour. We had to wait half an hour for the next train which arrived 5 minutes before out meeting time at Georges Square. Luckily, they called us to see f we were coming and waited for us. It. Was. Amazingly lucky.

We caught the tour van, which was cool because it was better than a bus. So comfy and so much nicer than a bus. Good times. The tour started at 8.05 in Glasgow and our first stop was just after a drive along Loch Lomond and a bit past the Loch Lomond National Park in a town called Inverulas. Here, we had a tea and looked out over the amazingly beautiful scenes of the Loch. It was also good because our driver/tour guide had a chat to me and Louisa and he was pretty cool. He was named Keith...

Anyway, back on the van the landscape began to change as we climbed up into the Highlands. The first thing we noticed was the most desolate place in Europe, Rannoch Moor we drove through here all the way up to Glencoe where we learnt a bit about the Glencoe Massacre. We then made a stop at these three beautiful mountains which were named in memorial of the massacre of the MacDonell (I think thats their name) family known as 'the three sisters'. We got out into the rainy weather and took some photos for a little bit, stretched our legs and where back in the van where we drove up to Fort William which is right under Ben Nevis (Ben meaning Mountain) which is the largest 'Ben' in Brittain. We had lunch here and pondered around our first Scottish gift shop.

We drove some more and went through the great Glen (valley) which was cool and took us to the Caledonian Canal which then connected up to Loch Ness. The Loch Ness. It was pretty mad! Oh, we also went past Loch Lochy at some point hehe. The Loch Ness was pretty much the same as the other lochs but still, it was cool. We got to stop here for lunch and so we went and touched the water, got our photos with Nessie and ate. We also boughht stuff from the souvenir shop. Unfortunately, a snowglobe was as close as we got to the real Nessie, but still... We also learnt the history of Nessie which was about monks telling a monster to stop attacking them and go back under the water. For some reason, Nessie obeyed and never showed himself again. Poor Nessie.

We then rove through Inverness which I would be keen on going through again and looking around properly but ... later. We then had a huuuugely long drive back to Sterling and then over to Glasgow again. Of course on the way, we had many many things pointed out to us and of course, I dont remember half of it but still, there are photos which I would add to this except the Camera is with Louisa who is asleep.

I didn't mention on the there was 4 other people. 2 Italians and a Brazilian and a Portuguesean (is that a word?) anyway, the Brazilian and Portugeusean talked to each other all day and were a bit annoying (hehe) because they kept asking questions and takling to the driver. How awful haha. Yea, good times. The tour was incredibly long (12 hours) lots of driving but definetly fun checking out the Highlands. Theres a million more things to see there but I am happy I have started. Win.

So when we got back, we had tea at some chinese place then came back home and crashed. Good times. Today I have started to catch Louisas cold which isnt good because her cold is really bad and involved vomiting (sorry for pointing that out...) but I do not want to catch it. So I already started taking Lemsip and/or nurofen. I will NOT get sicker =_=*

Anyway, Highlands lived up to the expectations in my head. I have heard much about them MUCH about them. I loved it. I really did. OH! And I went to a place called Perth. It was cool because dad is in Perth too...but in Aus :D

Okay!! Must go sleep. So. Tired. Its 12.30.

Night!

Part 92: Grasgrow

Theres a bloody something stuck under my space key so it makes me grumpy.

So today I woke up to the sounds of the kids getting ready and the dog snorring in my room. At 9 I went up and woke Louisa up because she had arranged to talk to her friend on msn. During her msn time I had breakfast, showered and bummed around until at 11 we were both up, dressed and on our way to the station for our day in Glasgow city.

We had no plans becuase we're lazy like that but neither of us could really be bothered being 'tourists' as such, we just wanted a day in a city which is what we got. It was quite good. We started by walking around and orientating ourselves. Having been there only two times, I was impressed with myself because I knew exactly how to get to the main two streets which was cool. We walked down to a shopping centre near by and then found a shop named Primark. It. Is. Legendary. Everything is so ridiculously cheap. I really want to go back there and buy some shirts because mine are all getting a bit ...well, I am completely over them so it will be nice to get some cheap, but pretty awesome, new shirts. While we were there Louisa bought some new shorts and I bought new thongs (flip-flops) which were : omg. So awesome and comfy and 1.50pounds. Onefifty. I was amazed. Thes like $3.00AUD. Haha. Seriously. Cheap.

We then toured a little bit more in a shopping centre which included lunch. I had chinese. Good times. More walking around looking around the town and the pretty cool buildings. We eventually stumbled into the main square which had a tourism office just next to it. T'was good, not because we wanted a tourist office, but because they had maps for future reference and also gave us the opportunity to book our tour on Friday. We are going up to Loch Ness and around down to a castle which is famous and I am too tired to think of the name of and look up. Good times. Yea, it wasn't too expensive at all and will be a nice day out-I hope.

Oh, we went out for a milkshake at Caffe Nero (yes cafFe, not cafe) where we had a really nice person serving us who talked for ages about random shizz that was cool and it came up I need a job. She gave me application forms so thats another place to apply. She said there were no jobs just yet, but they pop up randomly so I might be in luck.

So I will tour Glasgow at some point as a tourist with my map. Elsetime. We're now looking into Edinburgh and London. I am also looking at my bank accounts. I need a job. Now.

I called my (great) Aunt Moira today too but she wasn't there, so I left a message. I will call again tomorrow.

More touring around aimlessly. Train trip home. TV. Talking to kids. Supermarket to buy more milk....TV and talking to Al and Louisa. Was good. But I did have way too much energy and thus was a bit restless earlier. Now I am just tired and want to go to sleep.

G'night.

Part 91: Louisa Returns

Good evening,

So again I have not alot to say today but this should begin to change soonish! This morning I woke up and then finished bits on my CV and msn'd until Al took me into the city to print out my resumes and pick up Louisa.

We started off driving into Als office which was cool to see, its an office but still, its his and now I can say I know where he works. Do I remember? Not a chance. We went in and I printed out my resumes and that took all of 10 seconds. Al also got conned into doing a tiny bit of work to because he answered the phone. Yep. We then drove into Glasgow and went to a shopping center. We didn't feel lke shopping so we went for a coffee at this dodgy little restaurant which ad the WORST coffee I have ever had. There was a random layer of skin forming on the top of it and there was no options for sugar which was disappointing. I also burnt my tongue. I am never going there again, thats for sure!

When we left the coffee store we walked to Central Station to meet Louisa who was late and delayed so we stood in the middle of the station talking for about half an hour waiting for Louisa to get in. It was good to chat to Al for a while. Louisa eventually got in at 2.10 and it was very cool to see her again even if she had gained an extra HUGE heavy bag. Thankfully, this time, it wasnt me who carried it because Al got in with the offer before I did.

We drove back in to Netherlee and then went for a coffee again but this time I had coke and the three of us chatted until Al had to go pick up the kids from school so Louisa and I just stayed in the coffee shop chatting and catching up on our last month or so. It was nice and we had much to discuss. Eventually Al came back picked us up and then we got home and after the grand tour, we grabbed a beer each then again, the three of us sat outside and chatted. It was nice.

Later, we watched telly and then yea went through each others photos and talked some more. Then we had tea...HAGGIS. I had bloody haggis for dinner. I can honestly say its really not that bad but I cant see myself eating it again... for a looong time.

Right, thats it now we're watching a movie. Oh! I also have been researching jobs online. Good times...

Part 90: Camera

So, I am again doing a quick blog only because of the lack of stuff I did today. I also am feeling lazy with blogs and tired all the time so excuse that. Its happened before but I will get back on track!

In a word my day was good. Wow, complex word I got going there... I woke up at 8.30 to the smell and sound of Sparky, the dog, barging into my room and then sleeping on the floor. I got up and said g'day to the kids and Al before grabbing breaky and sitting outside in the sun. Yes, it is sunny once again.

After breaky I went on the net and had a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong conversation on webcam starting with mum and the nmoving on to Lachlan and Tor who had just downloaded skype. It was awesome fun. I was a bit vague though with mum (sorry!) and of course, money dominated our conversation but it was fun talking to Lachlan for the first time in a loooong time and when we werent talking about money, it was great talking to mum too. I've missed my computer. When the convo was finished it was 2pm and so I grabbed lunch (a nutella sandwhich hehe) then went out for a jog/walk thing around Lin Park which is a nice park not to far away that I went to the other day. 45 minutes later I was back home watching TV with Sally.

After a while of TV I sat outside with Al and a beer and chatted about stuff until he had other things to do and I had TV to watch. Oh! I also finished my CV today and sent that off to dad for checking. I really REALLY want a job really soon because, well, I cant say it now but if I get a job much good will come of it!! So excited!

Louisa comes tomorrow :D we're meeting in the city I also am going to try and get some stuff for my project which has fallen seriously behind. I might also get a new camera soonish... dunno. I am a bit worried about buying a new one because they're so bloody expensive! We'll see.

Right thats it. The picture I have included it a prnt screen from the convo I was having. I makes me laugh because I was talking to both of them seperately and could see them both and they couldnt even hear each other. I would reply to one and the other would be all 'what?' and then I'd giggle.

Good times.

Part 89: Paragraph

I really dont have anything to write today but I feel like I am getting into the skipping blog habit which is not bad really, but I liked the whole daily blog system so I'll keep it.

I can sum up today in a paragraph I think, lets see:

I woke up and watched Smallville then got up and said goodbye to Jilly who was leaving (so now Al is in charge) then had a shower. After, I did not a lot. I read for a while outside which was really nice because the weather was stunning even in Scotland so I sat and enjoyed it while I could. It was what I did for the majority of the day...okay I lie, it was a while but maybe 3hours max. I also watched TV, played Wii (online!! It was mad, I was playing with people in Spain and France good times. I was epic fail though NB: Doug sucks at Mario Kart Wii) and I dunno, bummed around. Sally and I also discussed anime which she is a fan of and also watched an episode of Love Hina which is an Anime that I've watched before with Lachlan and Victoria and I thought that she would like it. Now I am watching Friends and typing this while Al is watching Friends and doing something on his computer. Good times.

Day. In. A. Paragraph. Grammatically correct? Not really. OH OH! Louisa comes on Tuesday and I got in contact with Elizabeth Gatens who is one of Tams friends living in Scotland atm. Win.

x

Part 88: Time after Time

Hello!

I must apologise for my lack of blogging yesterday I could explain but, you know, was too sleepy. Stupid.

Okay I really dont have much to talk about again today because I am not doing much touristy stuff. I am waiting for Louisa to get here so we can do it together. Yesterday was good though- went into Glasgow city with Jilly and did some shopping. I also spoke to Net and Poppa who rang and it was a great conversation which was just what the doctor ordered. I did unfortunately learn of my camera being stuffed. I have no camera now so I have to look on ebay and/or shops and get some replacement-type thing.

This morning I woke up reeeeally early- 7.15am and sat on the laptop waiting for anyone else to wake up. At 9.30 everyone was up and at them and then Al came over to take Jilly to get her bike fixed. This meant that Iwas looking after the kids which meant Nintendo and Jenga. Good times. I am terrible at Nintendo All-Star Olympics but Mario Kart- Bring it! It was a fun morning. I showered, watched TV and waited around for Jilly to get back and then we sat outside and chatted until 2.

At 2 we took AJ in to a Birthday Party and Sally, Jilly and I went into the Shopping Center and did some shopping for Jilly and Sally. WE also grabbed lunch. They had KFC but because I am still off the stuff completely (havent had it once since I quit) I had subway. Unfortunately though..I did have some chips. Fail. Anyway we spent a few hours there and then picked up AJ and come back home. I also spent way too much time on Mobile Internet damnit and also got in contact with Lizzie Gatens who is in Scotland too ! We'll catch up soon, possibly tomorrow. I dunno.

Thats it. My days are sooo easy at the moment. Oh MAN! I need my CV out though. Mr. Sedunary, I need your help!

Catchyas!

P.S: Time after Time was just because it was the song I was listening to on the film I'm watching.

Part 87: Netherlee

Hellooo!

I dont have much to report today (thank God! I am so sleepy) so it will be a quick little blog.

After being woken up at 10.30 by Jilly who was going into town and just letting me know that I'd be on my own for the day I stared at my room for a while already starting to feel like its mine. Its a good system. I then fell back asleep only to wake up like an hour later, watch tv and have breakfast, do a load of washing then watch some more TV.

I had a shower, which took a while (+a phone call) to work out- its confusing, okay? then went for a ponder around Netherlee, the suburb I am living in. After a ponder around I found this amazing park which is huge and green and great for if I ever feel like getting lost or going for a jog or anything (and, seriously, my tummy is getting podgy -for me- so I am going to take up jogging again, I think) so its perfect.

I got back and then Jilly and the kids did so I played with them whilst watching tv for a while. I couldn't help but be reminded of Tim though because AJ the 5 year old, did some similar things to what Tim did and it made me smile. (Oh! speaking of Tim, I also chatted to Bastien via facebook this morning which was cool. First convo since I left!!) Anyway, yea played with Kids and then I sat out with Jilly with a beer and cake and at 7 watched Sally in a school music concert which was ... a school music concert (again, AJ was similar to Tim at the music comp we went to in Le Touvet- constantly up and down wanting to go home) Honestly, Sallys group was the best because they used harmonies that didn't sound like a bagpipes drone.

When the concert was over Jilly and I grabbed fish and chips (because I'm good like that) and and had tea, the kids had already eaten. Then I chatted to Sally for a while who showed me her DSi. She is pretty game savvy, loves anime AND knows about failblog and goes explained to me in a very technical way why youtube doesnt work on her DS (something about flash drives or someting...) Sally is 10 soon. What is qith 9 year olds and epic intelligence? Anyway it made me think this time of Lachlan. They would get along well. Haha.

Righto! Sleep. Its 12.20 going to Glasgow city tomorrow :) Weeee! (ouiiii!) hehe.