Diegos birthday weekend in Bendalong

Left just after 8 while Diego and Tiago packed,me and Gabi went to Coles to get a few things and  ended up getting to Bendalong about 11. Staying at Bendalong Point Holiday Haven which is we're you go out to the escape the busyness of life and rejuvenate. Nestled amongst the tall eucalypts of the Red Point Headland, the park is the ideally location and renowed for its surf breaks. But unfortuantely when we got to our cabin 4 people were already in and were very rude called us immigrants so Diego called them bogans. Their wouldn't move out told and told us we could have the empty cabin next door and pushed us out the door as there were eating. So we called the police and the resort manager, the manager came first and found us a new accommodation to go. First was one at the top of the road which he then decided it might be abit to close to other people. But then luckily he remembered he had the cottage vacant which sleeps 10 people with 4 bedrooms and is right on the beach. It was very nice very spacious it even had its own BBQ and we each got our own double room only thing is wasn't really that tired as still worked up from what happened so bed 2ish. Then unfortunately in the morning got woken up by the builders as our doing some work to the place making a spa room. So since up early we had breakfast th n went to the beach so the boys could go surfing and then me and Gabi relax in The sun. Unfortuantely the sun kept going behind the clouds so couldn't work on my tan too much only ended up been there about 2 hours. When we got back played monopoly which seemed to take a while it was then lunch BBQ dinner steak and salad. Afterwards we had a rest and ended up falling asleep for abit, when we got up Diego and Gabi not there. But when there got back we went for a walk to the 2nd beach with them and saw string rays which came close to the shore so could actually touch them. When we got back had dinner with wine then played poker but seemed to take longer than expected. On the Sunday not up as early but had my scones for breakfast today and it was then to the beach again but was more cloudy today. Also the waves weren't as good for the boys so didn't last long in the sea today and could hardly catch a wave to do any surfing. Luckily we had late check out so when got back had time to have shower, lunch then tidy up before making our way back to Sydney. We really liked the place and asked if any availability for New Year as thought be nice to all go away together as a family but unfortuantely was full. Also the place is peaceful, beautiful surroundings and hearing the waves in the morning was just unforgettable. Was just wonderful to see all the wildlife as saw Stringrays, pelicans, lots of kangaroos and even a whale on the last day.

Randwick races

Woke up about 8.30 am and Tiago speak to his family at 9am first on Skype then go for breakfast. Pick parcels up on route  from Post offices then breakfast at Maisy's had hotcakes for a change was good. By the time had done all this got home 10.30 then time to decide what to wear as had a choice of 3 outfits. In the end choose my manning cartell skirt and top as Tiago when else old I wear it and the other 2 dresses could wear on a night out. Also Elli my Clinical Support Officer (CSO) had lent me her black fascinator to wear and went better with this outfit. Luckily I had already had shower this morning so all I had to do was my make up and hair, first started with my make up. As still wasn't sure what to do with my hair, fancied having it curly but normally it takes a while with the GHD's. I tried to curl my hair with my GHD's but seemed to be taking a while so ended up putting it up in a bun. Tiago was just going to wear trousers and shirt but his brother had text him to say was wearing a suit so Tiago had to change. Decided to wear his new blue striped suit but the to decide what shirt which took a while eventually choose a pale blue one. Aim to leave 12ish but ended up leaving abit after got to the bus to Wynyard and then got a taxi from there straight to a Randwick Races. So by the time got to the races was nearly 2 and the second race was just happening. Had a few pictures taken with the races signs and then time to get our free glass of wine unfortuantely was a long queue. But we all bet on the third race and my horse 'Dream Choice' won and Tiago's horse 'Last Try Wins' came 6th. Whilst collecting the winning someone in the queue commented on how lovely my top was and only collected $11.50 but better than nothing. It was the then to go for a wander to find seats and met Gabi's friend who was there with for her friends birthday. Only thing is we couldn't find seating at first so just stood at the edge of the race track so at least got a good view of the race. Eventually Diego found a chair for Gabi, so Tiago went to find one for me and still sat next to the track. The fourth race we didn't do well mine was 'Countryman' came 6th and Tiago's was 'Destiny's Kiss' which came 9th. Then the 5th race we both decided on the same horse 'Dance of Heroes' but it didn't do well ended up coming 7th. It was then time to put on our next bet for the 6th race and this time I had 'Devil Hawk' and Tiago 'Gold Ambition' both horses came no way. Only 2 more races left so the 7th race Tiago's horse came 2nd 'Wine Tales' which was very appropriate since we like wine. But think since it was good odds we only got $10.50 as winning and my horse 'Joyful journey' came 9th. Unfortuantely for the last race both off our horses came no way but I had thought of putting on 'Good Project' which came 3rd. It was then time to collect all our winning as had done on the TAB machine but wasn't much. It was also Diego's and Gabi's first time at the races which there seemed to enjoy but only bet on one race. Was quite funny we only drunk 2 bottles and the free glass between us, both Gabi and Diego were abit tipsy. We then made our way to the free bus and was giving away free bottles of water when leaving which was good. Luckily didn't have to wait long for the free bus and got a seat to Central station, then go to Harry's Wheels for dinner as we were all starving as not had lunch, so just had a hot dog. We then made our way to the bus stop near the the uni and had to wait abit for the bus but first Diego and Tiago had to get bus ticket for Gabi.

Long weekend

Can't believe I have now been Acting NUM for 5 weeks how the time has flown by and still no news how long for. But there are hoping to advertise the post before the end of the year and I think I may apply but no guarantees that I would get it. Luckily everyone seems happy with how am doing at the moment and even the staff were pleased with the roster I did. I also managed to get a new member of staff to start who will start with us on the 19th October, as were supposedly 5 staff short. So was looking forward to the long weekend as public holiday on the Monday 5th October which meant 3 days off. As at the moment I can't remember the last time had an RDO (recurred extra day off) which supposed to get every month. On the Friday night had my laser treatment and the Saturday arranged to have my pedicure and eyebrows done. As thought best have it all done in preparation for my night away and for the horse races next weekend. So on the Saturday up early for my pedicure and eyebrows at 9am, which didn't seem to take as long as normal. As sometimes when I go it can take nearly 2hours but was only an hour and this time decided to go for grey colour as not sure what am wearing next weekend for races. On way back home got coffee for us both then chill on the balcony reading my book and updating my blog. Go to Diego and Gabi's just after 1pm for BBQ to celebrate Diego getting the job he wanted after been out of work for a few months. But unfortunately we didn't really start eating til 3pm so was quite hungry by then and was nice to see all off their family. We ended up leaving about 4ish as Tiago had to come home to do his assignment so I just chilled watching TV. On Sunday up about 8ish made breakfast and then Tiago went for coffee whilst I sorted my packing for our night away. It was then to go to church at 9.30 which was about believing in yourself. Straight after church head to The Entrance for our night away I decided to drive as Tiago feeling tired. The Entrance is a district centre and town of the Central Coast region of  New South Wales. On the way the  roads were abit busy near Hornsby but once we were on the motorway was fine with lovely views. Once we came off the exit for The Entrance there was lots of roundabouts til we arrived at our hotel the ibis styles. Got to our hotel before 2 and was plenty of car parking, luckily our room was ready, which we got upgraded to a queen room. Quickly drop stuff off in the room which was nice and big then time for food, looked in their restaurant but decided against it since probably be eating there tonight. So decided to walk into the town centre which took us about 30 minutes, was nice and warm. There was a few Thai places but didn't want to eat that, saw a fish n chip shop but was very busy. So ended up going to a Mexican place where we shared nachos but not the best as the Doritos and mince came separately. We then walked to the waterfront to watch the pelican feeding at 3.30 where you get an entertaining and educated commentary about the pelicans. The pelican feeding is the Central Coast's most popular tourist attraction attracting tens of thousands of families. Even though the pelicans are massive, they are beautiful in ther own style which are calm and good natured definitely not to be missed. We then walked along the waterfront to have a paddle in the water near the bridge and the water was only shallow. It was then to walk back to the hotel but this time decided to walk back along the waterfront what ch ended up taking abit longer than expected. Got back to the hotel before 5 then time to drink some wine and play cards where I lost. We then ended up falling asleep for abit and go for dinner after 8.30 unfortunately thevrestaurant was closed. But luckily the buffet open til 9pm so ended up having that which wasn't too bad but was alot of fried food. Even got to have dessert aswell but no nice pudding so just had whippy ice-cream with sprinkles which made me feel like a big kid. Back to the room 9.30 play cards again but this time played 21 and I won this time, watched TV for abit then bed. On the public holiday Monday got up 8ish and go for breakfast before 9 as we had it included. But unfortunately was only continental which was a shame and the coffee not good but was machine, so had nice green and jasmine tea. Ended up checking out 10am and Tiago drove back this time luckily traffic not as bad as coming. Got home 11.30 unpack then Tiago have to work on his assignment so I went for coffee then sat on balcony.