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Sunday, 29 May 2011

A quick catch up before it ends....

Time flies...It is the end of May already!!! Nothing too dramatic happened in May..

First of all, I would like to say 'Happy Birthday, Mom!'. Mom's birthday was on the 14th. It is indeed another year I couldn’t celebrate mom’s birthday together with her. But I think she should be ok with it..hehe. Bought her nothing but a text wishing her Happy Birthday and love her always..

Secondly, I would like to thank Mr Paul Mason the founder of the Paul Mason Consulting (PMC) Ltd for having me in the 10th Anniversary Dinner on the 14th May. I am working on contract with PMC and I feel absolutely delighted to be invited to the dinner, and one free night staying at Heythrop Park. I feel thankful for having Bee to sort out my dinner dress and accessories for me.. taking my dress for ironing, taking me around to get the matching purse with my shoes..very appreciate it…The dinner was good and I had a lovely evening especially getting to know some other people from the company. I first started in February. I spent only 1 week in the office, then I am working on site until now. Therefore, I don’t really have a chance to meet every single person in the office..

Lovely company gift..

The reception

I am at table no 6

Mr Paul Mason and the ice sculpture

I made the Indian graduates pose peace with me...hahahah

Lovely people...

Lastly, got my parents holiday flight sorted out...next step - holiday accommodation...goal for next week...haha!

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Mini Country Break? Definitely!

It all started that we failed to book a room in the hotel we usually stayed for one evening.

We were told that we were booked into Dog and Patridge hotel. Apparently there were two Dog and Patridge hotel at Burton, with another one with the ‘Country Inn’ in it. So we went to a wrong hotel, feeling a bit embarrassed, then took a cab that cost us £30 per way! Thanks to my colleague who bargained with the cab driver, if not, we would have paid £35. So the one we actually booked in was Dog and Patridge Country Inn, which is about 35-40 min drive from the office.

Despite of the hassle, I managed to have a bit of fun at the children playground :)

Ok, a little bit of review here..

Rooms – Rates are good. We paid £65 per person a night with breakfast, accommodation and dinner inclusive. Room is pretty standard and equipped with necessities. Maybe I was the unlucky ones; my shower was running out of hot water in the middle of the night. I had quite a good first half shower, but had to shower in cold water afterwards. I had a pretty sensitive nose, that’s why I kept sneezing when I prepared my bed.

This is pretty impressive as they have many TV channels available. The hotel I usually stay only have a few...

Meals – it is me who don’t really adapt to the traditional British food. I couldn’t finish my main course. I felt a bit bad that I only took a few spoons of the paella. At least I finished my fruit desert

Starter: Mushroom soup

Main: Chicken and Prawn Paella

Serving together with main. Now you understand why I couldn't finish my meal :)

Curry ordered by my colleague

Customer Service – five stars. People in the cottage were friendly and always willing to help :)

All and all, it was quite a good mini break at the country side though… Just that this morning when I back to office, I felt absolutely knackered..haha..Also, to the future travellers, make sure you don’t book yourself to a wrong hotel. One is Dog and Patridge at Tutbury, and another one is Dog and Patridge Country Inn at Ashbourne.

Friday, 29 April 2011

Royal Wedding 2011

This is the second memorable and historical event I witness in the UK. First was the General election last year, which I didn't bother to participate although I have the right to vote, as part of the Commonwealth nationalities. Second was the Royal Wedding 2011, also, I didn’t bother to get to London, to be part of the crowd. However, I woke up early this morning to witness the event on BBC One and feeling the atmosphere.

I think I only get to know about Prince William after her mother lady Diana death. I got to know that he is actually at my age, since then I started reading about him. He is most girls’ prince, to be upmost honest; he was once my prince too. Maybe that is one of the reasons that bring me to UK. Lol. It is a great pleasure really, witnessing his big day with his love ones.

I watched a few documentaries telling William & Kate love story before the royal wedding. I am glad for the couple. I understood that they actually broke up for a short period before getting back together. I always believe that a relationship has the highest possibility to last if it is mended after and break up. I was having the same conversation with my best gf recently; it seems to happen to her and her bf.

I always being described as my friends that ‘I am a bird with no legs’ (一只没有脚的小鸟). Not my choice though. I wish my legs will grow sometimes when I am ready....

Screenshots below are quoted from BBC One...