Preparing for England

On Friday 20th March had arranged to have eyebrows done, pedicure and manicure as thought have to look my best when get back to UK. So even though Tiago off sick from work still went as organised ages ago had blue on toes and neutral colour on fingers. Once home sort washing out and even though Tiago was off work was busy on computer and phone sorting out settlement which didn't get settled till 14hrs. Before his settlement done I went to get coffee, checked in online so only have to be there 90 minutes to drop bags off tonight. Whilst Tiago was completing his settlement I start to pack which I hate to doing but only packed presents first none of my stuff. We then went for lunch left at 14.30 and decided to go to a Hurricanes in Bondi as not been there for ages. Unfortunately traffic was bad so took longer than expected and Tiago on phone to work on the way sorting out a few things. Luckily only took 15 minutes to get take away from Hurricanes and then got traffic coming back so didn't get back home til 16.15 and Tiago's boss phone him. So when we got back Tiago had to sort out another matter but I was that hungry that I ate without waiting for him. It was then time to finish my packing but difficult to know what to take as unsure what got in England clothes wise. Have shower then decide what to wear choose my blue patterned trousers and left after 7pm. Got to airport at 7.45pm and had to go round twice at first time in drop off not packing, luckiky only had to drop bag which didn't take long. Since we still had abit of time til I had to board we went for hot chocolate as thought better option than coffee. Have a wander round airport before I went through security at 8.45pm, but was strange saying bye to Tiago. Luckily security very fast but did drug check on bags was nothing wanted in duty free but was some nice pants at ripcurl. By the time I got to boarding gate their had already started boarding and queue to get seating. Sat at 45K a window seat but was no room for my luggage so had to put in a different overhead locker but at least left on time. Was a lot more choices of films than the American flights which were recents one so choose 'Theory of everything' is pleasing to watch. Just over an hour into flight we got food had choice chicken or beef, choose the beef stroganoff was ok but pudding red velvet cake was cake with a glass of red wine. Then to choose next film which was 'Paddington' which was funny in places and then 'Birdman' which thought would of been better than it was and nodded off a few times. It was then to try and get some sleep as just over 8 and half hours left off flight but couldn't get comfy kept waking up. Eventually woke up and watched 'Penguins of Madagascar' abit funny then 'Begin Again' a romantic musical drama. Get breakfast which actually wasn't too bad had the scrambled eggs, crossiant and fruit whilst watching 'The trial of Cate McCall' which was good. Landed at Dubai at 5.25am and took a few minutes to walk to next gate which was well directed but with an English couple who asked someone. Once at gate not much seating so sat at next gate and read book since couldn't get on the free Wifi. Started boarding at 7am and was a queue to get on, then someone sat in my seat who didn't look impressed when the air hostess asked her to move. Had a window seat again and ended up falling asleep before take off then I read for book which made me more sleepy. About an hour into flight watched 'Foxcatcher' as had good reviews and got breakfast again but nodded off abit during in film and dun shining on screen. By time film finished under 5 hours left off flight then choose to watch 'Iron Man' since never seen before. Enjoyed the first one much that I decided to watch 'Iron Man 2' which wasn't as good as the first one and had wine. Also the man on the aisle seat saw that I drinking white wine so when he got up to get his beer came back with a wine for me. By the time the film finished just over an hour left so watched 'Modern Family' x2 and landed on time at 11.15. Had to wait abit for my suitcase and trust me to knock my leg when getting it off but still managed to get through before 12. Mum and Dad waiting for me and luckily traffic not too bad got home 1.30pm, have bacon sandwich cuppa then unpack. It was then to Morrisons to get top up for phone and drove the mini back which felt strange at first and stalled it twice. Sharon, Ben and Ellie arrive 5.30ish, Ellie gave me a big hug played some games all have dinner nachos but Ellie wouldn't eat her cottage pie. I ended up falling asleep on sofa about 8ish with Barney our cat laid on me for about an hour. Then I eventually went to bed but didn't sleep well woke up 1.30, 2.30 and then 5.30 but couldn't get back to milky drink and then sleep about 1and half  hours to 2 hours. Got up 9ish have my favourite coconut yoghurt for breakfast, shower then sort packing out for center parc as go tomorrow. Nanna came round after church at 11.30ish as not seen me yet have lunch sandwich and cuppa. Then me, Mum and Nanna all went to Harrogate shopping 1st stop was Asda for alcohol as on offer so Mum buying Stuart some whiskey. It was then to TKMaxx thought we might be a while so let Nanna sit down whilst me and mum look got myself a dress, socks and Tiago a top. Looked round a few more shops but was very disappointed nothing else I wanted to buy so left after 4. Straight to Sharon's house after who wasn't in as at birthday party with Ellie but wasn't far behind us have a cuppa and Ellie want to play Lego. Get changed as out tonight Sharon's friend Sharon pick us up at 5.45pm and go to Harrogate struggled to get parked at first doing roadworks but then got luckily as someone leaving. Go to Royal Baths Chinese meet Laura Sharon's work friends, me and Sharon shared mixed starter so got a mixture off things. I then had the chicken and cashews in yellow bean sauce was good and tried some off Sharon's duck red curry had a slight spice to it. It was then to Harrogate theatre and only had 2 minutes to spare before Swan lake started so good timing. I enjoyed it and was nice to finally see a ballet but not sure on story in nod half felt myself nodding so Sharon nudged me. Home just after 10pm and straight to bed sleeping on air mattress where my feet were over the edge. Did not sleep the  best one up 1.30, 4, 6 when the lie woke up but back til 8ish.