Manly and More nights only 2 again

2nd December Tiago left 7ish and I went back to sleep til 9ish were chilled for abit then put suncream on. When left his parents offered me cake for breakfast but declined and unfortunately missed bus to Manly so had to wait 15 minutes for next one. Ended up getting to Manly 11ish and really wanted smoothie which got from Coles so not freshly made. I also wanted a almond croissant which took abit to find and wasn't the best had too much icing sugar on. Got on beach 11.30 and ended up staying there for 3 hours but then it became abit cloudy. So decided to have a look round the shops but still couldn't find any Xmas presents but did get Xmas cards and found nice picture of Xmas koala on wall. Went up to the wharf where sun was still shining and wrote a few Xmas cards whilst waiting for the ferry to arrive, not a bad way to wait. Got back to city at 4.45 and wandered up to shops had a look round but didn't buy anything. Was hoping to meet Tiago after he finished work but unfortunately ended up working late so got home 7ish. Not really sure what I wanted for tea and couldn't be bothered preparing so had soup, ice-cream and watch a TV then go to work. At work only had 24 patients and 3 staff so ended up having 8 patients each and luckily mine were all independent. Had a nice shift and went for break at 2.30am think may off napped for a few minutes. Nothing eventful happened all shift was actually done by 6.30 am and even had time to take blood. Finished on time once home, shower then speak to mum and dad on Skype connection not best went twice. Can't believe only 4 weeks til mum and dad will be here and won't be long now til Nanna has hip done. Went to sleep 9ish and slept til 2.30 then got up had breakfast and watch suits, wrap presents and write Xmas cards. Eventually went to shopping centre to post Nat and Hayley's parcel as got the boys a little thing from Australia and post rest of Xmas cards. Then go to Coles to get a few things then go get family Xmas cards but couldn't find one for niece. Stop in food court on way back home to get Cornish pastry for my tea. Home sort Debbie's parcel but still need to get her something else, then went for run at 6.30pm did 3.53 miles non stop. Once back have tea then watch TV before I had to go to work to do my night shift. At work still only open to 24 patients but only had 23 patients still with 3 staff, so I had 8 patients with 2 different patients than last night. Was a nice shift again and went for my break at 2.30am and feeling tired so ended up going to sleep for a few minutes. Once back from break still felt tired and probably didn't help as was reading my book also used to going for break late. Also trust me to manage breaking my cup when making a coffee proves how tired I was. In morning had patient who was febrile 39.2 and high pulse which was probably due to high temperature but still had to do clinical review. At least still finished on time and May gave me lift home but not tired at first eventually went to sleep 8.30am.

Night out and short shifts

When woke up after nights thought was later than it was but actually only 10.30 but still got up. Once up have cup of tea as didn't fancy any breakfast then watch 'Suits' 2 episodes. Then thought best do something so went to Rhodes first to Coles to get some bananas then to collect parcels was my calendars and picture for Tiago. Home get changed and go to city got there 3.39 straight to Myer to the Benefit brow bar. As when I looked at my eyebrows this morning definitely needed doing and luckily didn't have to wait long and made me laugh re-applied make up after. Quickly look in Ripcurl after but still not got the shirts I want to get for Xmas presents. Then walk down to Darling Harbour had a little look round shops whilst wait for Lou but didn't buy anything but found more shirts for Dad. Meet Lou at 4.45 outside Harbourside had a wander to decide where to eat but everywhere looked quiet. Ended up going to Cyren a bar, grill, seafood place which is perfect location for a relaxing meal or drinks. Had happy hour 3 til 6 so cocktails only $10 so had a strawberry caipiroska which is wyborowa vodka, strawberry mixed with muddled lines and sugar very nice brazilian drink. It was then to have decided to just have bar food a steak sandwich with another cocktail. Then to meet Lou's old friend 'Baggio' who she met when travelling 10years ago in Australia and was here to watch ashes at Brisbane. Met at scruffy Murphy's aim was to only meet for one or two drinks also decided to stck to vodka but no apple juice so had to have cranberry. Aim was to go see Tiago afterwards but am not sure where the time went to and lost count how many drinks had. But was a fun night so when left was too late to go see Tiago so got train home and got in 11ish then straight to bed. Woke up 8.30 had breakfast then watch morning show and episode of suits. Supposed to be doing abseiling today but was cancelled again due to weather for the 2nd time. Was tempted to go for a run/gym but raining and feeling tired so laid on sofa and fell asleep for an hour. Got up had lunch as still raining so watched further 2 episodes of suits. I then thought best do something so went for run did 3.02 miles luckily mainly stayed dry just a little sprinkle. Home shower then go to Rhodes centre as needed to get cards and wrapping paper. I also had to have a look for Nat's presents in South Africa managed to get her playsuit for birthday and bracelet for Christmas. Then go to Coles to get a few things for tea home first get Xmas tree and decorations out off storage unit. It was then to make tea bolognese watch neighbours and wait for Tiago before finish dinner. Tiago arrived just after 8 have dinner bolognese and gnocchi was ok but not my rest and Tiago bought red wine McGuigan was nice. Then go to cinema to watch 'Hunger Games : Catching Fire' was better than I expected and think actually preferred than 1st one. Is a thoroughly compelling second installment can't wait to see the 3rd one. Didn't finish til midnight hone have more wine then bed, Vanessa watching 1st part tempted to watch but decided against it. Not sure what time went to sleep woke up 9ish then went back to sleep then cuddled for abit eventually got up 12. Was no point having breakfast so just went to Lily's for lunch just had a sandwich and had a little walk. Then once home lay on sofa unfortunately nothing on TV then Tiago dropped me off at work as starting at 3.30. Luckily was floating at work had quick handover and mainly helped on B side as in charge helped A side. Had a few palliative patients, blood products and did S8/4 drug round which took nearly an hour at 8pm. Was nice shift finish just after 10 and phone mum on way phone to see if Nanna doing hip exercises supposedly too painful. Once home not tired but straight to bed, as at work in morning so sleep after 11 and woke up 5.30ish. Read emails for abit then thought best get up make smoothie and go to work and lift not working so had to walk up stairs. Only open to 24 patients but 5 empty beds so nice shift had staff from ICU who came to help me. By 11.30 all writing off notes done and updated handover so just chilled then gave Julie in charge quick handover and finish at 1. Walk home do washing, talk to Vanessa, shower and go meet Tiago. Got to Tiago's place at 3.30ish and there were busy preparing fish for BBQ then we had to go to Coles for olive oil. Once back was going to watch episode of 'Homeland' but then Tiago took rubbish out and took forever as ended up cleaning mail box as rubbish in it. By the time he was back the BBQ was nearly ready had salmon, rice and salad nice to have fish BBQ for a change. There then did BBQ banana with ice-cream was ok but abit soft also supposedly better with sugar and cinnamon. We then had some tawny wine a few others tried but not keen then me and Tiago laid on bed and had a heart to heart was nice to get to know each other more. At 9ish the rest of the food was ready a whole barramundi on the BBQ which was very nice. Whilst we were I. The room their had been busy and put the Xmas lights up along the balcony which looked very pretty. Everyone left 10ish and we went to bed but I didn't sleep the best woke up with backache but went back to sleep after a while.

Just two nights and chiropractor

First of two nights starting 26th November and still open to 30 patients with 3 staff and 2 extra one specialising and one floating so had 10 patients each. I luckily had the easier side with regard to what my patients needed but did have a few all cares. When I went for at 3ish phoned mum and could hear Ellie in background not wanting to go sleep and told me Nanna definitely go in next week. Rest of shift not too bad but 5ish felt tired but got up and started doing was fine had patient short of breath in morning. Finish at 7.30 walk home as soon as got home could hear he workmen outside after shower go to sleep 8.30 as thought might struggle with noise. Woke up 11ish got up to go to toilet then luckily back to sleep til 3 got up breakfast and watch TV. Then got train at 3.30 to Burwood to go see chiropractor and starting to have doubts if really worth it. Think will try it one more time and if still no benefit then think will stop going so booked to go next week again. Thought whilst in Burwood would go look round shops look round kmart and got a few secret Santa ideas, but didn't buy anything. Once back at Rhodes really fancied sausage roll to take to work but couldn't find so went to Coles and got cheese straws instead. When got home had good news have been approved annual leave from 13th January for a week so get tine to spend with parents. Had leftover food from yesterday then watch more TV, update blog and phone mum 7ish to tell her good news about holiday. At work had extra staff from ICU as very quiet only got 4 patients also didn't need special anymore. So I ended up looking after 7 patients the same as last night with a few new ones which was ok. Was nice shift I had a few patients with pain but apart from that all well. But the staff who came from ICU had MET call in morning as low blood pressure, high temperature and respiratory rate. So I ended up looking after her patients whilst she was in with MET call, also had the annoying Dr who calls me 'English' must not know my name. Applied for extra leave and told before leave work can have so now off 6-20th January which means get some time with Tiago aswell. Left 7.30 and phone mum to tell her had better new that got more holiday to spend with them whilst here. Mum also told me about getting Nanna organised for next week by getting her moved into the bungalow. Once home, shower bed but not really tired do check emails and sleep after 8.30.

Dentist and catch ups

Tiago left 7ish and didn't really get back to sleep after he left just napped and eventually got up 8.30. Get bus 9ish and got to Rhodes 9.45 had smoothie then give teeth good clean. As go to dentist at 10.30 as not been for a while so thought I best go for a check up even if to just give teeth a good clean. But unfortunately told need work again as 2 fillings falling apart and other filling had over year so could do with crown and implant were tooth removed. After go to Coles to get a few essential things like milk and bananas, back shower and get ready to go meet Nat. Was going to wear jeans as cloudy here with a few showers, but Nat said blue sky at Bondi so quickly got changed into skirt and got to Bondi at 2.30. Walked up Bondi front to try find somewhere to eat but was very windy and showers but then ended up going to Nikos. Been to a nikos a few times and never had a bad meal I had prawns with rice very nice but could of done with more and Nat had T-bone. We then went to Bondi cafe to meet Nat's friend Anthony from Lebanon who was very amusing. Him and is his friend but obvisiously me and Nat didn't need food as only just eaten so just had a hot drink. It seemed a nice cafe so think we probably come again maybe try food next time. Got bus back was going to go to city on it but Tiago said could meet me at Bondi Junction so I could go shopping. But only gave me 20 minutes but think had less time than that but still managed to get shoes from Nine West. As I had seen these shoes awhile ago and really liked even though I said I wouldn't buy anymore unless got job but nevermind. Tiago met us at Nine West don't think really surprised that I was buying shoes then got train back to Wynyard and bus to his. Once their I got to watch 'Home & Away' whilst Tiago went to supermarket to get food for BBQ. As his dad doing a BBQ for us not that I was really that hungry since had late lunch so just had some steak, sausages and brazilian dish similar to cous cous. Was going to watch episode of 'Homeland' but by time finished eating was nearly 11ish and had a nice shiraz with dinner. In morning Tiago left after 7 and I went back to sleep for an hour and 30 minutes left his after 9 and got back to Rhodes at 10.30. When got back have smoothie, hoover then watch 'Suits' whilst waiting to hear from Haidee if meeting. But unfortunately in the end Haidee couldn't meet as some off her friends surprised her from Gold Coast. So I just ended up watching more of 'Suits' whilst updating blog then after 3 thought best do something. Ended up going for a run after doing stretches and ran 3.09 miles but stopped abit sooner as felt tired. Come back shower then go to Coles to get a few things but unfortunately no blueberries. Once back prepare fruit for my night shift then make tea just chicken satay. Rest of night just chill watching a TV and updating blog some more, make smoothie for work use rest of Oreos, frozen banana, milk and yoghurt.

Work lots of afternoons and meet friends

In morning back felt a little better than previous night and Tiago left 7.30 read some of book since awake and fell back sleep til 9. I then got up short, had breakfast smoothie then catch bus to city and then get train back to Rhodes. As soon as I got back toRhodes was straight to Coles to get a few groceries mainly fruit. Once hone prepare fruit and lunch for tomorrow whilst listening to music. Ended up making too much lunch for tomorrow so ended up having for lunch today aswell then go to work and very warm. At work was team leader on B side and supposedly a lot of relatives not happy at the moment. Shift not too bad had 2 blood products but the person I was working with was so slow and I didn't have any bother with relatives. Ended up finishing late so got in just after 10.30 not too tired think eventually went to sleep 11.30. But didn't have the best night sleep woke up 4 times and then got up just before 9. Was once up stating sorting through pictures for calendars for family and friends which distracted me for abit. That I didn't end up going for a run til 10.30 which still felt sluggish but managed to do 2.31 miles non stop still at pace at 10. Got back shower watch episode 'Hart of Dixie' and finished sorting through pictures which I want for calendars. On way to work was nice and warm and once at work got swapped to A side as needed someone that could do chemo on B side. Also we opened to 30 patients and in end was glad in A side as not as busy as B side and even had to help them a little. Had a student with me who was ok but lacks confidence and institution needs to be told what to do which not best when in final placement. Finish on tin expecting it to rain but luckily stayed fine spoke to Mum on way home as Nanna at hospital today for check up. Once home not tired spoke to Vanessa for abit then watch 'Hart of Dixie' with wine aim to only watch 1 but watched 3, bed 1. Woke up 8 and found out Nanna off in to have hip done on December 4th could of gone in next week but has to stop taking certain medication first. Rest of morning doing resume for palliative care job as supposedly need to add extra information for job I applied for. Then finish sorting calendars and order along with Tiago's canvas picture for his birthday all the time watching 'Hart of Dixie' 3 episodes. Had scrambled egg for lunch and luckily when had to go to work the rain had stopped. Still on A side which was good hoping might shut to 24 patients as a few empty beds but unfortunately still open to 30 patients. But on our side only had one transfer from ED thought would be busy but not too bad had blood, febrile and low blood pressure, the usual. Luckily rain and thunder storm stopped when had to walk home and finished just after 10. Straight to Coles to get a few things but still not tired when home so watch 2 episodes of 'Hart of Dixie' then no more left bed 12.30. Since awake at 8.30 decided to go to spinning at 9 which was very hot as no air conditioning and new teacher was good. Home shower then go meet Ann and Edna for bunch at Rhodes shopping centre. Michelle supposed to come but waited about half hour but no show do decided to just get food and went for dumplings. Went for the fried dumpling and was nice to have a catch up to see Ann again before she head backs to Dubbo. When left was raining which thought might be as had heard it whilst eating, luckily stopped when had to go to work. Was still on A side had nice shift nothing eventful happened did the S8/4 drug round. Which didn't take as long as usual but we seemed to have a few patients in pain so had to give a few breakthroughs. Just left work and Michelle saw me at crossing so kindly gave me a lift but not tired. So spoke to Vanessa for abit but then I knew I had to go to work since on early in morning sleep 11.30ish. Woke up to alarm and thought it can't be that time already laid on bed for abit then got up made smoothie. Walked to work through the park as a sunday so shopping centre not open that early. Was nice shift but was busier than usual sunday's and not really sure why. Then later did big bed move ended up moving 7 patients all because one patient may have shingles. Finish 3.15 which was nice and sun shining once home put washing on, shower then get ready to go meet Tiago. Decided to wear my new eBay clothes with my New York brown sandals with little heels. I then unfortunately had to wait for washer to finish then head to city but shame doing track work and bus never on time but still got to Wynyard after 6. Met Tiago there, then go for drink but few bars shut since sunday ended up going to Establishment which was quiet but was a hen party. Also Tiago thought I looked radiant tonight which was very sweet ended up having 2 drinks. Get to his 8ish but first get garlic share from Coles and watched 'Homeland' not sure what time went to sleep.

Chiropractor, DFO and meet old friends

Monday 18th November woke up 11.30 after night shifts had breakfast watch 'Hart of Dixie' 4 episodes. At 3 thought I best get moving on way to catch train saw Reena from work but only saw when crossing road probably as half sleep. Got train to Burwood just before 4 and as soon as stepped out of station was raining. Luckily had expected it to rain so had come prepared with my rain jacket and umbrella. Go see chiropractor and supposedly responded better this time but then recommended 12 visits to achieve a stable condition. Which I doubt I will really attend all 12 visits as not sure if worth the money might try 2 more to see if any more improvement. Then catch train to city have a little wander then meet Tiago at a Town Hall just after 5.30. We went for food this time to 'Pepper Lunch' love the concept of cooking food on a hot plate went for chicken and rice which was tasty. We then walk to Wynyard to catch bus to Tiago's once there first stop liquorland to get red wine which was nice definitely getting more used to it. Once at his place gave him his present a door sign hanger so no more been walked in on. Aim was to watch 'Homeland' but fell asleep not sure on time but was nice to sleep in the new bed. Tiago left 7.30 in morning didn't feel tired so read some more of book and then fell back asleep til 9.30. Once up shower, made breakfast smoothie and left just after 10. Get bus to Wynyard and then catch train to Noryh Strathfield then walked to DFO. As thought not been for a while so was hoping all work would be finished but unfortunately it wasn't. Was very disappointed wasn't even there an hour and didn't buy anything only coffee and banana bread which doesn't really count. Walked back home chilled for abit whilst watching episode of 'Hart of Dixie' then went for a run. Managed to do 2.33 miles but felt quite sluggish when running but it was quite run but pace was still 10. Once back check letter box had post so went to Post office collect was my white aubin & wills skirt from eBay. As soon as got home had to try skirt on and fit perfectly then shower do toenails which wasn't the best job. Then go meet Ann who used to work at concord at Rhhodes went to Lilly's was too hot for coffee so ended up having a milkshake and a cannoli. Was the first time had a cannoli a Sicilian pastry dessert was good and nice to catch up with Ann aswell as in Sydney for week for work. Just made train with few minutes to spate and got city 6.15 meet Tiago and go for drink. Also was very impressed he noticed I had changed the colour of my toe nails. He then went to have hair cut so I just sat outside and read my book whilst I waited for him. Luckily he was only about 30 minutes then walk to Wynyard get dips and crackers then catch bus to his got there just before 8. His dad was quite fun noticed Tiago had his hair cut and said that he was like 'brand new' which I suppose in a way he was. After speaking to his parents briefly went to his room chilled for abit then watch 'Homeland' with dips and wine very good. Woke up in night with back pain so Tiago very kindly gave me a massage which did help.

Beach and more nights

Thursday 14th November Tiago left 7.30 and then got woken up at 8.30 when Diego his brother walked in on me, luckily was under covers. As his brother was there to wait for the beds to be delivered and left 10ish to catch bus from top of road to Manly. When got to manly when first got off bus wasn't entirely sure where I was but soon realise was top of Corso. Was nice and sunny ended up been on the beach for about 4 hours and had my mobster munch which was worth waiting for. Got ferry back to city which I never get bored of doing as always feels like been on a sort of mini holiday. Then train to Strathfield whilst waiting for next train phone children's hospital as got email and didn't get job was someone more qualified and could tell I was nervous. But at least on a good note it gave me practice of what to expect from Sydney interviews and hopefully something better will come along. Got home after 5ish have food then just chilled before had to go do my night shift. On way to work phone mum to tell her didn't get job and told me more about Nanna. At work open to 30 patients but 1 empty bed with 4 staff so I had 7 patients and had 2 patients been specialed. Had a nice shift had one patient who had abit of pain so required a few breakthroughs overnight. Went for my break 3 ish only for 40 mins since had 6 staff to have breaks unfortunately 2 of my patients didn't sleep well as patient snoring very loudly. In morning aim was to take 2 bloods but only had chance to do one as doing personal care. Also had clinical review as patient had low blood pressure so bolus fluids given which didn't help so had busy morning finish 7.30. When first got hone not that tired at first so played on Internet for abit but think fell asleep about 8.30. For some reason woke up 11.30 and thought was later than that so got up as couldn't get back to sleep at first, but I knew I had to try since more nights to do. Eventually fell back sleep after about an hour then got up 2.30 have breakfast and watch 'Hart of Dixie' 2 episodes. Then go to Coles to get a few things home have dinner poached egg on salad which wasn't the best egg not quite right. Rest of night just watched a TV before work and on way to work was raining lightly luckily got to work before downpour with thunder and lighting. Only open to 24 patients was 5 staff as 2 patients still been specialed so we had 8 patients each. I was busy til just after midnight as had a few IV antibiotics to and then I took over from the special. Rest of shift was not too bad had patients with pain and febrile patient so ended up taking blood early. Was last to go on my break and just before I came back was feeling tired sounds about right and handed over 1st in morning. At least when left work wasn't raining fell asleep just after 8 then woke up 11 for 30 minutes and back to sleep til 2. Once up breakfast watch 'Hart of Dixie' 5 episodes kept thinking should do something but couldn't be bothered moving as looked miserable day outside. After dinner which was just a mixture of all sorts as couldn't really be bothered cooking. At 7ish went to have a lay down but didn't succeed in having a sleep instead texting people, was going to speak to mum and dad on Skype but both at work. Made smoothie before work Oreo, frozen banana, yoghurt and milk thought might be too sweet but was actually ok. Was raining when left for work so ended up wearing my jeans which was a good job as bad time got to work their were wet. In charge tonight still only had 24 patients with only 3 of our staff 2 x RN and 1 EN. Luckily there sent us another nurse and an AIN as still had 2 patients which need to be specialed, so had 8 patients each. Was busy til just after midnight doing IV antibiotics and had to do ECG then took over from special at 1ish. Rest of shift not too bad but had patient wanting shower at 2.30 so assisted them so by morning had 3 patients already showered. Had patient with pain and febrile in the morning so just took blood cultured with normal blood and finished on time. Went to Coles on way home as needed to get some milk and bananas then sleep just after 8.30. Woke up 10 and back to sleep til 12.30 then eventually got up 1ish and watched 'Free Willy 3' on a TV for abit which do think seen before. Tiago then came round 3.30ish as not seen him since Thursday morning and now Sunday we just chilled and he left 8ish. I then had something to eat left over chilli and spoke to mum and dad on Skype only 6 and half weeks til their here. Was raining lightly when I had to go to work so Vanessa kindly gave me a lift to work. Only 23 patients I was in charge again so I had 11 patients and other RN took 12 patients. Busy at the start but then not too bag nothing eventful happened had the usual febrile patient in the morning. Was hoping to do line change in morning with educator but unfortunately wasn't there early so didn't happen. Finished on time was raining lightly but once home not tired so played on internet then sleep after 8.30.

X-ray, Meet old friends and chiropractor

Actually slept well last night which is a novelty at the moment woke up 7ish. Was supposed to be going abseiling today but was cancelled probably due to all the rain we had. So speak to mum and dad on Skype but connection bad their told me all about Nanna and ended up speaking for 40 minutes. Then rest of morning didn't do much as such a miserable day so unfortunately no beach day for me. Eventually just before lunch got moving and went to Coles ended up getting to check out had scanned all items then realised forgot purse. So then went home and straight back to Coles and got exactly the same things but with cash this time. Once home hang washing out, then have lunch, watch TV then after 2 thought best do something so went to Burwood. As I thought I best have my X-rays before see my chiropractor tomorrow afternoon. Once at the X-ray place only expected to have one but ended up having 7 X-rays in total to back and spine but did feel strange wearing a hospital gown. Then once home rest on bed read book for abit and ended up falling asleep woke up just before 6. So thought best do something so ended up going for a run managed to do 2.65 miles with a little calf pain. Home cook dinner used one of the maggi sachets this time was chicken and noodles was good, which made 3 portions. Rest of night just watch TV 'NCIS' with wine aim to have early night think made to bed after 10.30 and read chapter. Woke up 6 luckily went back to sleep and ended up getting at 7.30. Have shower, made breakfast smoothie and luckily sun was shining which was good as off to Bondi today. So got train to Town Hall then walk to Hyde Park to catch bus to Bondi beach. When got there at 10.30 go sit near icebergs and read book whilst waiting for Julie to arrive. As was running late due to traffic, as not seen Julie since met when we were skiing in Bulgaria. Ended up waiting about 30 minutes as got to me just after 11 but her friends were having baby troubles so by time reached us was nearly 12. Was hoping to see the Sculptures by the sea exhibition between Bondi beach and Tamarama Beach as thought finish 15th November but actually finished 11th. Her 3 friends all had pushchairs and was aiming to do the Bondi to Coogee walk with us but realised couldn't as a few steps. So in end just me and Julie did the walk and unfortunately no sculptures to see but was just packing them a way. Also a good job her friends didn't do it with us as their was a few strips so don't think would of managed it. Was a nice day which was good and only took us just under an hour and half to walk which thought was quite good. As the Bondi to Coogee is a cliff top coastal walk which extends for 6 km's featuring many stunning views like beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. First stop once got to Coogee was to Melonhead a healthy and delicious food and drinks bar which Julie used to go to when worked here. Which didn't disappointed I have been before for juice which is good but also had toasted sandwich this time. I think I might now have found my new place to go to when come to Coogee but no way to sit there so went to sit on grass near beach. We then got bus to city and Julie gave me a British treat all the way from England some raisin & biscuit yorkie bars and pickled onion monster munch. Which was looking forward to having and was nice to catch up with Julie to realise hadn't changed since last saw her. Then get train from Wynyard to Burwood to go see my chiropractor at 16.10. Once at chiropractor watched video first about what X-ray will show and showed had S shaped spine and slight arthritis to neck. Was told can't do anything about spine but might be able to delay arthritis so did some exercises and made appointment for Monday. Got train back home about 5ish read book for abit then get ready to go meet Tiago and realised caught sun today on walk. Meet Tiago at Scruffy Murphy's after he finished food went to V bar a stylish cocktail lounge near world square. Also on a Wednesday cocktails only $10 and both got a Brazilian cocktail a caipiroska made with vodka not cachaca but got order wrong so Tiago couldn't drink his. Got taxi back to his which his company paid for since had work thing and got in 9ish. When got in his parents were in and dad amusing was studying for English course and straight to his room sleep after 11.