Tiago's birthday Ifly

The Week commencing 8th December had two short shifts to do at the start of the week which was nice. Even had chance to go to DFO one day to be abit of xmas shopping and get some birthday presents for Tiago but didn't get much. Then on the wednesday I had a study day on Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) with Robert, Louise and Wendy. The PCOC is our assessment which we use on the ward to measure and benchmark patients in Palliative Care. We couldn't of asked for a better location for our study day was at Circular Quay and could see the Sydney Bridge snd Opera House from the window. It was also nice to have a lie in as the course only ended up been 10 til 3ish with food provided which even tasted good. After the course we decided to go for a drink and had dinner aswell with Robert, Louise and Kelly just in the pub near by. I invited Tiago to come join us but unfortuantely he was already on the bus on the way home. Was a nice chance to have a catch up and think we actually spent more time catching up than on the study day as got home after 9.30ish. On Thursday had a lazy day emailed ANMAC regarding my skills assesement for my visa. As once got my ANMAC skills assessment then I can apply for my permanent residence independently since work been a pain. Then unfortuantely had to go to work at night on Thursday and had one off sick but still had 3 nurses and 1 AIN to special patient. The night shift was busy at the start but then ok but ended up sleeping on break as felt so tired. In the morning saw Cate the NUM who asked me to be acting NUM again in June. Which I agreed as won't be as long as last time and I actually quite enjoyed it I the end and is a nice change from the ward. Once home didn't sleep the best woke up at 12 had something to eat then back to sleep 1 til 3 so only had about 3 hours which is normal for me. I then decided to try to make the scone recipe Amy gave me which is only lemonade, cream, flour and salt. Was my first time making scones by myself  as usually do with mum or just eat her so wasn't sure how would turn out. But actually turned out ok as decided to make scones instead of cake for Tiago as not really a cake fan. I was very good and didn't actually eat the scones til Tiago got home and actually tasted ok will definitely make again. Only thing is Tiago only likes his scones with cream I much prefer jam and cream on mine and warmed up for 30 seconds. On Friday had to go to work again which was ok and at least my last night as only doing 2 nights this time. Only thing is I couldn't go to sleep when I got home as had to go for Tiago's early birthday present a IFly Downunder. Ifly Downunder is the equivalent of a freefall skydive from 14,000 feet. This is an incredible amount of fun and a fantastic introduction to what it feels like to FLY for all ages and abilities! Ifly Downunder is an Indoor Skydiving which is the latest thing in action sports. Whether you’re 3 or 103, it offers the most exhilarating, involving and rewarding experience imaginable. Inside our giant glass tunnel, a massive wind generator lifts you effortlessly into flight on a cushion of air. So unfortuantely was not enough time to go to bed as Ifly Downunder is in Penrith about an hours drive away and have to check in an hour before flight. Ended up having to leave before 10 as Tiago's Ifly Downunder is an 12 so had to be there at 11ish. Got there exactly on time and the check in only took a few minutes did it all online. But gave me chance to have a coffe as thought might need one to stay awake since not had much sleep. Also whilst waiting gave us the opportunity to watch the other fliers as has a stylish all round viewing platform to share the magic with everyone. Decided to get Tiago the Ifly high which means you get fly up to the top of tunnel with the instructor by your side. Otherwise is only the Ifly intro whuch stays at the bottom of the tunnel and only $10 extra for the high one. Whilst watching made me wish I had decided to do but didn't think it would be a good idea after nights. But am I sure I can always do it another time and didn't know if it would be as good as my actually skydive. Tiago has an hour long introductory session and went through before 12 to have his pre-flight training, jumpsuit and all safety gear.  It was then to find a good spot to watch Tiago do his Ifly experience and to try to get a few pictures which I managed to get a few. There must of been about 10 people in his group to do the experience and Tiago was one of the first up. With the package you get to do 2 flights the first one you stay at the moment of the tube and the second one go up high. It was amazing to watch him into the vertical glass tube and have a massive wind generator propel you effortlessly skyward. During in the flight it looked like he was enjoying as had a massive smile on his face. After everyone had done the Ifly the instructor then show what you can do in the tunnel like aerobatic abilities. When Tiago finished it was then to look at the pictures there took and couldn't resist had to get one, see first picture. It was then to get some food and luckily was Harry's Wheels cart next day so got to have a meat pie. Then time to go back home didn't feel tired at first but once in the car after a few minutes into the journey I fell asleep for a few minutes. Tiago also felt abit tired on the way, so once home we ended up going to bed for a few hours. When we got up we went to the gym at 18hrs was only there an hour but actually went running on treadmill which not done for over a month and was ok but pace over 10. It was then to Coles to get something for dinner and I let Tiago choose what he wanted which was toad in the hole. Then on Sunday we went to church in the morning but his brother Diego and Gabrielle not there as her grandad passed away last night in Brazil. So after church I let Tiago come his presents even though his birthday is tomorrow I got him a shirt, shorts, t-shirt and Peter alexander underwear. We were all supposed to be going out for Tiago's birthday to a brazilian BBQ in Petersham about 10 of us. But because of the death of her grandad it was on,y me, Tiago and Diego who went for meal. We went to Casa Brazil in Petersham an authentic brazilian dining experience it was the first time me and Tiago had been. It was nice but not as good as Braza at Darling Harbour service was abit slower and thought not much choice of meats but still enjoyed it. On Monday Tiago's birthday I was on early and whilst at work on break heard about hostage at Lindt cafe in Martin Place. Was a little worried at first as I know Tiago gets train from Martin Place but then I knew he wouldn't go there for coffee. Was very strange there been a hostage situation in Sydney as just don't really expect, expect more in USA or even London. Luckily Tiago got home alright just train diverted past Martin Place and had nice birthday meal Tiago's choice cottage pie with sweet potato mash. When we went to bed the hostage situation was still going on and was praying everyone would get out safely but 2 died plus the gunman. The rest of the week went ok only worked another 2 days then had 5 days off so did the rest of my shopping on the Thursday. Got Tiago a iPod shuffle as wanting to get the new iPhone 6 plus after xmas and thought would be too big for gym so shuffle better. I also met the girls from 5 East in Burwood for food and to go to Cinema to watch hunger games which was nice. Then on the Friday I starting making food for our xmas dinner as having at Gabrielle's and Diego's and since not as many as last year need to make things. So I decided to make some pigs in blankets as thought be nice for everyone to try and also 2 desserts decided on lemon tart and cheesecake which will do on 24th. So on Friday just made the pigs in blankets made 20 then put 4 for us to try which had for dinner. Then on Saturday was shopping day as Tiago asked what I wanted, said Thomas sabo charm and couldn't find one so went to Rhodes first. We also did some xmas shopping as still not bought for his famiily as just found out now going to his aunties for xmas at bondi junction. So had to get his aunty a present, his niece got her hungry hippos game and his brother and Gabrielle a ski picture and frame. Was at Rhodes longer than expected it was then to DFO for Tiago to get some new clothes which he got. Went to gym when got back about 6ish, then we met his brother & Gabrielle for drinks later. Tiago wore his clothes he got from DFO  and we decided to go to the city and there drove us in. Aim was to go to Baxter pub on York St which specialises in whiskey drinks but actually ended up at Barber Shop on York St next to Baxter Pub. Was a nice little pub had a lovely cocktail just a shame didn't end up at Baxters but was a long queue to get in. Barber shop is a small hidden bar in the heart of Sydney and there aren't many places where can get haircut and cocktail at same time. Then after everyone hungry so went to Harry's wheels in Woolloomoollo for a hot dog then home.