i know, i know

its been a while, but i haven't been in work loads and when i have been there its been manic!

my mum has been in the country for the past week or so meaning i get to take some time off and tour around. we spent the first few days in liverpool and are currently in the lakes at val's place, hence why i can post. i've hijacked her computer.

the beginning of the visit was a bit stressful as my grandad went into hospital with a bleeding ulcer and we thought mum was going to have to go back the next morning, but everything seems to be stable now even though he's still in hospital.

i only have four more days of work next week at nml and then i'm off on a whisky road trip up to edinburgh with davoud and nick...much fun. there's just something about driving around the country that equals instant relaxation for me and a certain sense of calm.

i had a bit of a panic when i received my contract from st. helens and it was about £3,000 less than i'd thought. they'd calculated my pro rata salary on term time only meaning i get loads of time off, but also a significant amount less pay! so i think that's sorted now and i'll be working the whole year through with just 22 days leave...woe is me...for the salary i was expecting.

well, should be getting ready to leave the house for the day. we're heading up to carlisle so mum can cram in some last minute shopping. we went on a brewery tour yesterday...much fun indeed.