Home, Here I Come

My next trip will be to the USA. Thats right, I’m coming back for 2 weeks.

Spain

I’ve been back from Spain for 2 weeks now and I’m finally feeling like my old self. For the last 2 weeks I’ve been so tired. Just about right after I got back from Spain I had to go somewhere else and I just got back from that place last Monday. Anyway Spain wasn’t bad but it wasn’t all that I thought it would be. If you ever go, make sure you know Spanish. Most people don’t speak English.

The resort area was right on the beach but there was nothing AUTHENTIC, so to me it wasn’t really Spanish. Coast Daurado is nice though. I spent 2 days on the beach in my bikini getting a tan. The water felt really great on my skin.

My first day out was to Tarronga. I walked around the harbor and the downtown area and saw the Paleocristina Musuem, which is in ruins. There are other temples in Tarronga but I didn’t see them. On Sunday the very next day, I went to The Bonavista Market which is in a very slummy area. It kinda looked like the north end of London- Nottinghill. Anyway I did a lot of shopping that day and most of it was for me. I finally found a pair of brown sandals that I like in my size. There absolutely cute. I would have done more shopping there but it started to rain. UNBELIEVABLE. Anyway on the 4th day I went to Cambril which is a fishing village at the very end of the resort area beach. There were many different shops there but I just bought postcards. I guess when you’ve seen one souvenir shop you’ve seen them all. They all were pretty much selling the same thing.

2 days later I went to Barcelona and lost my tour guide. I saw nothing but the downtown area of Barcelona. What a waste. Barcelona was suppose to be the highlight of this trip for me. I will be going  back to Barcelona for the weekend next year. I have to see Gaudio’s work.

All in all Spain was ok. I could have had more fun if I was with friends, but oh well. I got a free trip and I saw some nice places. I tell though, I was glad when it ended. It was a very long week.

Costa Dorado

So, I leave for Spain this Friday. I will be staying at Estival Park. Its a really nice resort. The resort lies on the beach and its not too far from Barcelona. I really want to go to Barcelona. I remember it so well from the Olympics and now I may have a opportunity to go there. This is AWESOME. Even though I’ll be working I think I’ll get some relaxation from the trip. I have two more days to prepare and then I am off.

Guess What…

I’m going to Spain next week. Its a working holiday(theirs, not mine), and all expenses will be paid for. I don’t need to bring any money. I really hope the weather is nice and warm. I’m really looking forward to going to Spain. It should be very nice. I post some pictures during or after my trip.

Isle Of Wight Videos

These are some of the videos from my birthday weekend. The Big Fish and I had a great time. We actually rode on the cliff ride at Needles Park. I was soo scared that I kept calling on the name of Jesus. I don’t do amusement park rides anymore because they make me sick. But this cliff ride was great and the views were amazing. I also have video of Brighstone Village which is a lovly town in the country. The stone cottages were absolutely beautiful. I wish I could have stayed in one. Maybe on my next trip to IOW. Anyway, I hope you like the videos.

Brighstone Pt. 1

Brighstone Pt. 2

Big Fish’s Weekend

My Birthday Weekend on The Isle of Wight

My birthday weekend was WONDERFUL. The Big Fish and I had a great time. Here are some pictures. The videos will come soon. Actually their on YOUTUBE. Enjoy.

My Birthday Comin…

This weekend is my birthday and The Big Fish and I are going to the Isle Of Wight. Its an island of the coast of Portsmouth. Its suppose to be very nice. So hopefully I’ll have some great pictures to show.

Just So U Know…

The Big Fish and I are DATING!!!!!

My Flat

That’s right. I’m in my flat and I’m so HAPPY. I live in Beckenham which is in the Borough of Bromley or Lewisham. I’m not sure which one, but who cares. Beckenham is really pretty. Some would its Very Posh, meaning EXPENSIVE. All I know is it has trees and grass, which I love.

I did walkabout this morning for exercise and I saw a whole lot. I’m right near High Street where all the shops and restaurants are. It actually reminds me of Hyde Park, but theirs a lot more shops and restaurant. I actually have 4 different grocery stores near me, so I can pick what I want from each one. How AWESOME. Oh and I have a movie theater down the street from me. It less then 4 minutes from my flat. Man oh man, I’m loving this area.

I’m sharing with 3 other ladies from around the world and they seem very nice. Char helped me get connected to the Internet yesterday. I have my own double room and it is very nice. The room is actually bigger then the one I had at home. I have plenty of drawer space too which makes me want to buy more clothes; but I won’t.

It just so beautiful. Right now I’m just in my bed typing and looking out the window at the trees and the sky. Its another beautiful warm day. Too beautiful to be stuck inside working but I have to go in anyway because my sister is flying  in this Friday for her tour. How great is that? We are gonna have such a great time. I’m so looking forward to it. I’ll post again soon. My sister wants to visit some countries while shes here. So I’ll have some pictures to show.

1 Month Later

I’ve completed my first month as a Support Worker and I just got paid; so I’m very happy. The job pays pcm which means Per Calender Month. So I get paid the very last day of the month. I almost had an attack when I found out. I never had to deal with monthly pay, but its common here in the UK. Anyway, taxes and Employees NI (National Insurance) were taken out and it didn’t bother me until I found out that the people over here don’t get TAX REFUNDS. What the HELL? So the government will take my taxes for as long as I live here and I won’t EVER get anything back. I just don’t know about this.

I should go permanent this month. I did various training classes last month. I’ve even started dispensing medication to the people I support. Last week I learnt the new way to do CPR. It isn’t 2 & 5 meaning 2 breaths and 5 chest compressions. Its now 2 breaths and 30 chest compressions and I can do for 2 minutes straight. I have a couple of more classes and then I am good to go. I should have my first sleepin at the end of this month.

To celebrate my first month and check I did a day trip to Bristol which is near Bath. I expected to see a lot of old buildings and I was disappointed. It reminded me of the US. My friend and I did see the Bristol Cathedral which was very beautiful. It had this huge Rosetta like kind of the one in the Prague Cathedral. Inside was very lovely. I kept looking at the ceiling which had spires. I think that’s what you call them. Anyway, we spent a good 5 hours there. We dined at this restaurant called Aqua. The meal not only tasted good but it looked good. It was like I was getting food from one of the shows on Food Network. It looked that damn good. For those of you that interested, me my meal was Mussels (Thai style) for starters and Cajun Salmon with Mash Potatoes and Sweetcorn Relish and a glass of Pieno White. It was just a fabulous lunch.

Tomorrow is Bank Holiday and I do have to work but I don’t mind. I’m finally starting to get some hours. I’ve also starting looking for a flat (apartment). I’m hoping to be in a flat by June. Thats my goal and I’m sticking to it unless someone gets me out of here sooner. This week I’ll put in for some time off in August. I want to go home to see my family. In June, I may go to Spain. I also plan to do another day trip this month. I want to go to Brighton, Portsmouth, Wales and Bath. I was actually suppose to go to Wales this Thursday, but I will be getting my hair done instead. Its time.

My niece graduates this month and I’m going to miss it. I could have taken time off but I want to get settled before I go back to the states. The child wants a Ipod Nano for graduation. I asked her if she was crazy. Why can’t she start thinking about her future? I don’t understand these kids sometimes.

Well I’ve written a lot and now its time for me to go to bed. I have to get up very early.