but I can't really say back to normal yet.  I have not settled back into my routine. And I'm always falling asleep these days.  Don't ask me why, I don't know or I'd do something about it!

My wonderful hubby took me to Lanzarote last week for our 30th anniversary.  On the day we did a full day trip around the island, seeing the volcano craters, the lunar landscape, a wine tasting, lunch and a visit to a cave with albino crabs.  I even got the opportunity to ride a camel!  It was a fantastic experience.  They had seats suspended on each side of the poor animal, so I was able to have a go.  I was so disappointed that I couldn't manage it in Egypt and never expected to get another chance to do it.  We walked a lot, using my walker of course, and took taxi's to get back up the hill to the hotel.  I was so glad I took the walker though. I don't do very well without it.   I'd like to give a shout out to the Special Assistance team at Luton and Arricife airports for the wonderful help and service.  It made so much difference. 

We loved the American Indian restaurant - great food, great staff and great ambiance.  We went on the rainy lunchtime when the band was having a practice session.  We went back another lunchtime, then returned in the evening to hear them play.  The Question band played "Freebird" at my request, a song that has really special meaning for my family.  I liked everything they played.  Andy got a buzz watching me enjoy another old favourite "Proud Mary".  How on earth can I sit still and keep my cakehole shut when that song plays?  I mean, really.

I got my last essay in before we went away.  I did the very best I could and am hoping for a good grade, but at the end of the day I did what I could.  And I learned a lot so I'm a winner anyway.  Now I'm working on the next week's work.  It's going slowly because I've taken time out to study my Good Study Guide about essay writing.  I can do it but need to build my confidence. 

Everything esle seems to be ticking over okay and I'm contented as usual.

I'm procrastinating.  I'm writing here instead of working on an essay. This is easier for me, I just write and don't have to include references or facts.  Well, I do reference where I need to but as most of what I write is mine.....

This seems to have been a very busy week but I don't know why.  I don't think that much has been happening buy who knows?   Oh yeah, went to a fireworks display to music on Saturday that was really great.  The weather wasn't too cold and it was all seated at the Saint's ground. I can recommend that to anyone for next year.

I did see the eye consultant yesterday and go put on the waiting list for my op.  I'm delighted to know that things are progressing now.

An old friend called round for a cuppa this morning.  I really enjoyed seeing her again.  I think I need to mix and meet people more.  I don't make enough effort really.  Then again, I'm pretty contented at the way things are.   Well, I was until I stepped on the scales and see another pound and a half in the last few weeks has jumped onto my body somehow.  No idea how/why.  And if you believe that you will believe anything anyone tells you!!!

Now I'm off to do some more pottering abou

A quick note here to express my sadness for all those caught up in that awful storm in the US.

I'm amazed that it's November already. I'm quite sure it was July a couple weeks ago but now it is darker, there are more leaves on the ground than on the trees.  It was nice out when I walked the mutts this afternoon, although it wanted to rain I only felt a few spots. 

I don't have much to tell, I feel like I've had my head in the books a lot.  But really I've been  reading, watching films and doing all my normal things as well.  I sent in my first essay and am waiting for the results which can be another ten days or so.  I'm antsy waiting as I prefer to see my critique on that one before I write the next one.  Ah well, no one said I could have it all my own way, did they.  The world does not revolve on 'she