More catch ups busy last week

Monday 6th April woke up during night, got up 8ish and pick up Rachel at 10.30 from York train station. Also things get free parking for 20 minutes which was a bonus and somehow we missed each other in station so met near car park. Was nice to see her again and then it was straight to York Designer outlet to do some shopping. First thing for me to buy was some gap jean leggings which fit just perfectly and aches wanted some new replay ones but wasn't sure. For some reason we didn't end up having lunch til 2ish just a bagel meal deal as obviously too busy shopping. After lunch was more shopping where I got asics trainers for works, Nike running vests and a Paul Smith one piece bikini. I really fancied a new dress or shoes but could I find no it's always when ou want something you can never find. Was going to get some new Nike running as had different patterns but didn't appear to be that much cheaper. Have coffee & cake 4ish then do abit more shopping and go back to replay where Rachel got some new jeans not the ones she saw in window. Somehow didn't end up leaving til 6ish and was leaving when Sharon wanted crocs for Ellie which I got after sending a few pictures. Got home before 7 had Mum's homemade steak and ale pie for dinner which is Rachel's favourite was very nice. Then after 8 we all went round to Stuart and Linda's for drinks which was good as obvisiosly Rachel met them in Australia and didn't leave til after 10pm. Once home me and Rachel got chance to catch up for abit before going to bed before midnight. I slept on the air mattress in Ellie's roomas didn't think my bed big another for two people. Didn't sleep the best woke up 3, 5, 7ish and then eventually got up 8.30 and was surprised to see that Rachel already up. Have breakfast get ready ready then left 10.30ish had choice Monks Cross or going into York centre, Rachel not bothered so decided on Monks Cross. Unfortunately was abit of traffic going so didn't end up getting there til 11ish and first stop TKMaxx but not much there but did get Tiago a top. It was then to look round Monks Cross but nothing I wanted only got beauty products from boots so nothing exciting. Then to John Lewis and M&S shopping area where got another lingerie set from M&S, it was then lunch was going to have afternoon tea at M&S. But unfortunately didn't do anymore so just had sandwich and simnel cake is a light fruit cake with layer of marzipan which I like the best. We then went to look round John Lewis was a few nice things but nothing I really wanted and ended up leaving 4.30ish. Got to York train station 5ish Rachel's train at 5.15 so at least we didn't have to wait too long. If I had thought I think we should of really gone into York centre as more choice of shops and might of bought more things. Once home Dad sat on the door step waiting to get in just before 6 as he had forgotten to take a house key. Mum home after 6.30ish have dinner after 7 just salad, watch TV rest of night, play on internet and bed 11.30. For a change I actually slept quite well on Tuesday night only woke up once in night for a change and then up 7.30 as at doctors this morning. Luckily as soon as I got to doctors didn't have to wait long think Dr abit unsure of giving me prescription as supposed to be in UK for 6 months of year. Once done collect paper for Dad then post some of the eBay things which I eventually sold, not for much but at least sold. When home go to Aldwark Manor and spa with Mum as got a groupon voucher to use the leisure facilities got there 9.40. Since got we got to use all the facilities thought it be a shame not to use gym but Mum went straight to the pool area. So was only in gym for about an hour first was cross trainer for 15 mins, a funny machine and ran in treadmill 2.44 kms for 15 mins and then core exercises. It was then to the spa area to join Mum first was the steam room which was very hot so not in to long and straight in pool afterwards to cool off. Then to use the rest of the facilities the jacuzzi, sauna, pool, steam room, pool and ended up doing 30 laps in the pool. Left the pool area just after 12 and was a nice way to spend the morning just to chill out and relax. After we left the pool was for our complimentary coffee and pastry whilst admiring the beautiful view outside. On way home stop at Andrew's garage for him to check oil in mini and just caught him before he was leaving for the day. Once home sort my more stuff out then go to Boroughbridge to take stuff to charity shop and do supermarket shop. At night meeting Lisa my friend from King James school in knaresborough we usually go to cinema but unfortunately nothing to see. Supposedly meeting about 7pm but Lisa running abit late as catching bus so could have a drink. Met just after 7pm and decided go to 'So' were we shared the platter which we had before and not as good as last time. Was good to catch up as been a while, Lisa looked so well and been very busy with work. Got home after 10pm not tired at first so watch TV with wine til 11.30ish and fell asleep on sofa, then made it to bed 1ish. Woke up during in night and got up just before 9ish, breakfast and play on internet. Eventually go for a run 11ish and managed it run it all again which was just over 2 miles in under 20 minutes. Mum and Dad got home before 12 as had been to hospital as Dad needed chest X-ray and off sick with his leg ulcer, luckily everything ok. Have sandwich together then left just after 1ish but had to stop to get petrol first and only took about an hour to get to Meadowhall. Since there abit early before meeting Ruth gave me chance to have a quick look round and eventually get birthday cards for godson's. Then meet Ruth and Joseph who is now 1 years old near food court at 2.45 and go for coffee and cake. But unfortunately not much choice of cakes mostly slices or cupcakes, so had carrot cake high was nice. Was nice to catch up as never got to catch up with Ruth when last home so last saw in November 2012. It was then to look round the shops but bought nothing then for drink in food court at McDonald's had a mango smoothie. Joseph was very smiley, cute and has such big eyes but near end he was getting tired and left them about 5ish. Then to look round the shops some more and found some nice trousers in oasis but not my size and meet Inga just before 6. Meet rest of uni mates Ellie, Crystal and Jo at 6.30pm in the food court it was then to decide where to eat. We fancied going to the Thai place but Inga doesn't like to spicy so ended up at Wagamama a Japanese restaurant. Even though we haven't seen each other for ages we talked for ages as so much to catch up on. Quite funny even though we all did nursing together only Inga still in her originally job everyone else moved. As Crystal just finished her midwifery training, Jo now a health visitor, Ellie still in oncology but moved hospitals. Inga ended up leaving before 8pm as flying to Greece tomorrow so had to go finish her packing. But we were so busy chatting, never laughed so much even had pictures taken and trust us to get photo bombed. Didn't ended up leaving til after 9pm and left Meadowhall 9.15 as had to phone Mum and Dad before I left so knew when to expect me. But unfortunately roadworks so detour between junctions 41& 42 so ended up going through villages and had no idea where I was. Luckily when I came out at the end knew where I was at end of M62 so didn't end up getting home til 11pm. Think Mum and Dad was abit worried as looking out of their bedroom window when I arrived and couldn't reach phone to let them know. So once explained to them why late was not tired so watch TV with a delightful curious hendrick's gin & tonics then bed 1ish.