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.