My final hours of freedom....
A lovely morning in dublin, no rain, not too cold and this internet cafe gave me free coffee - so today will be a good day. Soon I will be heading to Dublin airport for my flight back to London (luton), where I will then make my way to Paddington. Dump my bag for a few hours and wander round Maida Vale (hopefully with Will - there was a slight miscommunication problem the last couple of times we attempted to catch up). Then my 10pm flight back to HK, arriving Tuesd 5pm. Back to work wednesday - bright and early! Do I need to mention that I dont want to go back???
Had a lovely weekend in Dublin with Roxie Mae & Beth - and was kindly put up by RM's irish friend Darah. So we did wandering, lots of eating and drinking. Yesterday was rainy hangover day, so after a gorgeous brunch we headed back to the couch for many episodes of Angel (many many episodes - not my idea seriously ;)
Jen's moving to Tampa with RM & Beth soon, I'm tempted to visit. Damn work gets in the way. Oh and I have to go home to visit Dee too!! Still trying to get hold of the girl - between time differences and whatever else, shes impossible to reach.
Oh book recommendation - Shantaram! It's massive (900+ pages) but great. I've been reading it the whole trip!! Should finish it on the way back...
Did I mention I'm not at all excited to head back, but I am looking forward to seeing Mandy, Amy and Hayley (even though she will be going on about the Sydney Swans loss ;). I have a few things planned for when I get back, so should make reality a bit more bearable. I'm going to try and not drink for a few days, so that my throat recovers (finally). Although I did buy some more drugs in boots!
OK need to write a couple of postcards and then head to the airport. Oh and maybe try and reach Dee again....
Monday, October 02, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
Dee & Dragi Engaged!
Yay!! I just found out - checking my email in dublin airport! No one texted me, I assumed they tried to call, but I aint picking up my phone. So if you want to contact me text or email!
I'm back in HK tuesday night, but first have a lovely weekend in dublin to go. Meeting RM & Beth in a couple of hours at some restaurant - here's hoping I can find it. Had a great day with Struth, bit of shopping, eating and dvds. Oh and the best strawberries I've had in a long while...
Alright off to try and contact Dee! I cant wait! Guess I'll be coming back to sydney for a visit....Its only money right ;)
I'm back in HK tuesday night, but first have a lovely weekend in dublin to go. Meeting RM & Beth in a couple of hours at some restaurant - here's hoping I can find it. Had a great day with Struth, bit of shopping, eating and dvds. Oh and the best strawberries I've had in a long while...
Alright off to try and contact Dee! I cant wait! Guess I'll be coming back to sydney for a visit....Its only money right ;)
Monday, September 25, 2006
A weekend in Paris....
I had been to Paris at least 2 times previously (possibly 3). Once when I was 18 with Jess & Aliza, and we saw every church, cathedral, museum and notable sight. And the second time with Rolle where we there for only 2 days and tried to fit in as many sights. Both times I thought Paris was nice, but that was it. (Nice - eech). Well it's true if you want to see the beauty in a city (well one as classically beautiful as Paris), then travel with a gay man.
Ok so it wasn't just travelling with Will that made me appreciate Paris (as it should be), it was also there was a lot more time spent wandering, eating croissants, crepes, drinking cafe (cafe au lait for Will) and perving at french men. Paris is a perfect city for wandering, yes we did wander past a number of the sights but none of that lining up thing.
Oh and the final ingredient in making me appreciate Paris? The ugliness of Hong Kong. Seriously. The massive sky scrapers of HK, really made me stop and stare at the gorgeous artistry of the buildings in Paris (even the non famous ones).
I arrived back in London yesterday eve, heading over to Trudis, had a quick catch up, a quick shower and headed to the Prince Bonaparte for vino and food and meet up with the crew. Attendees were : Trudi, Will, Chris & Char, Helen and Tim (and me). Was great to see everyone (as per normal). It does feel like im here a bit too often - I was here less than a yr ago. Both Chris and Helen asked when they could expect me back. Hey I'm living in HK, not london you know! Yeh Ok coming back has made returning to london (or europe) more of a certainty - its just a matter of time. I do feel like I belong here - more than I do in sydney, and more than HK (but hey I'll give HK a longer trial period).
I like Hong Kong, I do - I just wished I loved it like I do London (warts & all).
Ok better get off and enjoy it, go argue with HSBC and meet RM & Beth for lunch. Au Revour.
Ok so it wasn't just travelling with Will that made me appreciate Paris (as it should be), it was also there was a lot more time spent wandering, eating croissants, crepes, drinking cafe (cafe au lait for Will) and perving at french men. Paris is a perfect city for wandering, yes we did wander past a number of the sights but none of that lining up thing.
Oh and the final ingredient in making me appreciate Paris? The ugliness of Hong Kong. Seriously. The massive sky scrapers of HK, really made me stop and stare at the gorgeous artistry of the buildings in Paris (even the non famous ones).
I arrived back in London yesterday eve, heading over to Trudis, had a quick catch up, a quick shower and headed to the Prince Bonaparte for vino and food and meet up with the crew. Attendees were : Trudi, Will, Chris & Char, Helen and Tim (and me). Was great to see everyone (as per normal). It does feel like im here a bit too often - I was here less than a yr ago. Both Chris and Helen asked when they could expect me back. Hey I'm living in HK, not london you know! Yeh Ok coming back has made returning to london (or europe) more of a certainty - its just a matter of time. I do feel like I belong here - more than I do in sydney, and more than HK (but hey I'll give HK a longer trial period).
I like Hong Kong, I do - I just wished I loved it like I do London (warts & all).
Ok better get off and enjoy it, go argue with HSBC and meet RM & Beth for lunch. Au Revour.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
"Miss Bell, you were meant to be on last night's flight"
That is the first thing that the stupid check in chick at the airport express station said to me. Now I do appreciate that this chick had spent the past 10 minutes getting yelled at by a pissed off old british guy, but that is no reason to take it out on me!
"No" I explained " The flight is at 30 mins past midnight friday, which would be tonight" (Thursday night)
" Miss Bell you are on last night's flight, not tonight" She repeats
At this point, I start thinking - could I have really made such a mistake? (to start with I find that very hard to believe) will BA let me get on tonights flight? Do I need to buy a whole new flight? Or will I have to stay in HK?!
"No" I repeat "Check Again - Today is Thursday, therefore Friday midnight is tonight"
Well there was no apology but she finally found my name. What a friggin cow. I should point out, I am on tonights flight - I made no mistake - it was all her!
I managed to have a great day with Sarah regardless, nothing too intense, just some eating and walking and shopping. I am feeling better, but still tired and slowly improving. I hope I sleep loads on the plane. Was going to have a sleep this evening but it didn't happen - think i was too hungry. So now I've eaten, taken my drugs, and tidied a bit for Mandy. (Oh did I mention Mandy is housesitting for me? and then staying with me for a few wks - should be fun).
Princely Update
When Sarah arrived Tuesday night, I left my keys outside my flat in black boots on my show stand. So she was standing there shaking my shoes to try and find the keys. Of course right at that time, my friendly neighbour happened to be entering his apartment and saw Sarah acting rather odd.
Day 2 for Ms Lockley and she heads out for a morning walk. Sarah is attempting to lock the door, and having much trouble, standing there swearing for some minutes before finally succeeding. She then wonders to the lift and realises that my hot neighbour had been standing there waiting for the lift. He gives her a friendly "Hello" and they enter the lift together. As the lift heads to the ground floor, a 2nd lady shares the lift. Sarah has no idea where to walk, and decides to follow the other 2 in the correct direction. Of course the lift stops, the lady walks out, and Sarah at the back of lift is waiting for Mr Short Shorts to exit. But no, he aint moving. Finally Ms Lockley realises that this young man is waiting for her to first exit the lift before exiting (yes he was being a gentleman!). Needless to say Sarah was now shocked and confused - what strange strange behaviour.
But if nothing else this proves what a Prince he is ;) Mandy and I was trying to ply Sar for all the details but she didn't realise what a big deal it was. She isn't used to the serious shortage of hotties in hong kong. BTW it aint fair that she sees him twice in 2 days!! How come I never see him??
Anyway almost time for me to head to the airport. Meeting a friend at the airport whos on the same flight with me - should be fun. It still doesnt feel like I'm going to be seeing Will tomorrow, and Trudi, RM, Chris & the gang on sunday. Its going to be a kick ass trip ;) I wonder if I'll miss HK at all? What do you think?
"No" I explained " The flight is at 30 mins past midnight friday, which would be tonight" (Thursday night)
" Miss Bell you are on last night's flight, not tonight" She repeats
At this point, I start thinking - could I have really made such a mistake? (to start with I find that very hard to believe) will BA let me get on tonights flight? Do I need to buy a whole new flight? Or will I have to stay in HK?!
"No" I repeat "Check Again - Today is Thursday, therefore Friday midnight is tonight"
Well there was no apology but she finally found my name. What a friggin cow. I should point out, I am on tonights flight - I made no mistake - it was all her!
I managed to have a great day with Sarah regardless, nothing too intense, just some eating and walking and shopping. I am feeling better, but still tired and slowly improving. I hope I sleep loads on the plane. Was going to have a sleep this evening but it didn't happen - think i was too hungry. So now I've eaten, taken my drugs, and tidied a bit for Mandy. (Oh did I mention Mandy is housesitting for me? and then staying with me for a few wks - should be fun).
Princely Update
When Sarah arrived Tuesday night, I left my keys outside my flat in black boots on my show stand. So she was standing there shaking my shoes to try and find the keys. Of course right at that time, my friendly neighbour happened to be entering his apartment and saw Sarah acting rather odd.
Day 2 for Ms Lockley and she heads out for a morning walk. Sarah is attempting to lock the door, and having much trouble, standing there swearing for some minutes before finally succeeding. She then wonders to the lift and realises that my hot neighbour had been standing there waiting for the lift. He gives her a friendly "Hello" and they enter the lift together. As the lift heads to the ground floor, a 2nd lady shares the lift. Sarah has no idea where to walk, and decides to follow the other 2 in the correct direction. Of course the lift stops, the lady walks out, and Sarah at the back of lift is waiting for Mr Short Shorts to exit. But no, he aint moving. Finally Ms Lockley realises that this young man is waiting for her to first exit the lift before exiting (yes he was being a gentleman!). Needless to say Sarah was now shocked and confused - what strange strange behaviour.
But if nothing else this proves what a Prince he is ;) Mandy and I was trying to ply Sar for all the details but she didn't realise what a big deal it was. She isn't used to the serious shortage of hotties in hong kong. BTW it aint fair that she sees him twice in 2 days!! How come I never see him??
Anyway almost time for me to head to the airport. Meeting a friend at the airport whos on the same flight with me - should be fun. It still doesnt feel like I'm going to be seeing Will tomorrow, and Trudi, RM, Chris & the gang on sunday. Its going to be a kick ass trip ;) I wonder if I'll miss HK at all? What do you think?
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
The bad stuff always happens to me....
Monday: I woke up with a slightly sore throat and started loading up on Vitamin C and multi vitamins.
Tuesday: I woke up with a full on cold - feeling generally crap, and getting worse as the day continues. I was teaching all day, my throat was hurting, and I managed to escape work at 4:30pm and go to bed. Unfortunatly I was too sick to go to spanish or entertain Sarah. Sarah arrived about 8:30pm, and thanfully she was happy to vege on the couch, catchup and watch dodgy tv. I took some drugs and slept through most of the night.
Wednesday: Another day of training - and given I knew I would feel worse in the afternoon and I wanted to hang out with Sarah, I headed into work early. I felt slightly better than yesterday, but not much. Once I was sitting at work and being vaguely productive, and other people were walking into the office and saying hi - I realised I HAD NO VOICE. I WAS VOICELESS!! ONE DAY before my HOLIDAY!
I had to do training today - but with no voice it was kinda difficult - so I managed (after much begging) to get one of the Australian trainers to cover me. I visited the doctor and got loads more drugs - including antibiotics and 8 other things to take at all different times... I then completed work, and managed to get home by 2pm for my first nap.
I got woken up by someone breaking into my flat - actually it was Sarah fighting with the locks. We chatted for a while and it turns out she hadn't slept last night - so we decided on another nap. Now she is still sleeping, but I should wake her.
My plan for the next 24 hours, is lots of drug and lots of sleep - and very little talking, and hopefully I'll feel loads better by the time I get off the plan in london to meet with Will and head of to Paris.
Bloody awful timing - why does this always happen to me???
Tuesday: I woke up with a full on cold - feeling generally crap, and getting worse as the day continues. I was teaching all day, my throat was hurting, and I managed to escape work at 4:30pm and go to bed. Unfortunatly I was too sick to go to spanish or entertain Sarah. Sarah arrived about 8:30pm, and thanfully she was happy to vege on the couch, catchup and watch dodgy tv. I took some drugs and slept through most of the night.
Wednesday: Another day of training - and given I knew I would feel worse in the afternoon and I wanted to hang out with Sarah, I headed into work early. I felt slightly better than yesterday, but not much. Once I was sitting at work and being vaguely productive, and other people were walking into the office and saying hi - I realised I HAD NO VOICE. I WAS VOICELESS!! ONE DAY before my HOLIDAY!
I had to do training today - but with no voice it was kinda difficult - so I managed (after much begging) to get one of the Australian trainers to cover me. I visited the doctor and got loads more drugs - including antibiotics and 8 other things to take at all different times... I then completed work, and managed to get home by 2pm for my first nap.
I got woken up by someone breaking into my flat - actually it was Sarah fighting with the locks. We chatted for a while and it turns out she hadn't slept last night - so we decided on another nap. Now she is still sleeping, but I should wake her.
My plan for the next 24 hours, is lots of drug and lots of sleep - and very little talking, and hopefully I'll feel loads better by the time I get off the plan in london to meet with Will and head of to Paris.
Bloody awful timing - why does this always happen to me???
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