Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.

 

SPAIN PHOTOS 1 and SPAIN PHOTOS 2

The favourites are: My Jugs and Taking time to contemplate Life....

Tindersticks are touring...

Does size really matter?

Students have never had it so easy! Back in my day...

posted by Leesa at 7:54 AM

 
Welcome to the world

Felicity Alisha

Born 4:40am (Sydney time) weighing 9 pounds 12 ounces. I am finally an aunt - and the countdown is over!!!! Congratulations to Brad and Jacquelyn.

Felicity is a Gemini. Gemini is the third Sign of the Zodiac, and those born under this Sign will be quick to tell you all about it. This is because they love to talk...(more) Oh no....
posted by Leesa at 7:47 AM

 

Banana Boat

Well, what a week! Left last Sunday for Malaga (Costa Del Sol) in the south of Spain. We stayed at Iain's parents villa in Mijas. Plane was delayed by a couple of hours which didn't impress me too much as I had to get up at 4:30am.

I shared the beginning of my holiday alongside English tourists and their ghetto blasters, who I secretly named "Dougie" (as in the line from Shirley Valentine). We were greeted by Helen and Gareth displaying a 'You're Late' sign printed on a paper shopping bag with a picture of a half dressed man.

One of the best restaurants we ate at in Funky-rola (Fuengirola) was Meson El Candil. Unbelievable food. Although the snails freaked me out!

The vacation consisted of ;
Lots of reading - Michael J Fox and What Should I do with my Life? (thanks to recommendation from Mark) Tom took it upon himself to read a chapter whenever I put the book down!
Me avoiding my jigsaw responsibilities.
My fellow holiday makers understanding the delights of a lunchtime Shandy (half lager, half lemonade).
A LOT of laughter.
Attempting to get sunburnt (European sun very different from Australian sun).
Climbing the horrid "Jackass" hill back to the villa - not fun after a few drinks.
Snake Bag - good for scaring Helen.
ANGEL of the North / Slapper of the south.
Speed dating - sorry Vinnie.
Connect 4.
Aqua handstands.
Tight rope walking
Window peeing in the pool (hope you guys were joking….)
Pablo, Carlos and Hulio
Jugs
Waving at Gareth's parents
Glasgow Boys
Hello...you...
Finding the lighter...
God bless you (my attempt at becoming a nun).
False accusations - Vinnie's glasses at the bottom of the pool. I SWEAR it wasn't me...(guilty til proven innocent??)
Crisp/Chips and cheese roll - Spanish tradition?
The Muppets theme tune
Pole dancing
Poetry
Squash plant
"You're meessing with my braain" - quote from Michael J Fox book
I can find anything....!!
Small lobster
Big Beer
Big Brother 4 sweepstake - go Justine!
You have been evicted!!

POEMS
Vinnie
Vinnie went swimming in the sea
What a disaster that turned out to be.
He got swept by a wave,
Iain was unable to save.
There was no lifeboat,
Boy, bet he wishes he wore his coat.

Po (Teletubbies)
There once was a boy called Tom
Who stayed in the sun too long.
At TV screen appeared on his tummy,
And we all thought it was very funny!

Leesa
There once was a girl called Leesa
Who really was a bit of a teaser,
She got out her jugs
And scared all the bugs
And pissed off her room mate Louisa!

I want to go back - rainy Leeds really isn't the same! Straight back to my cell phone and laptop though...oh, and Big Brother! Photos should be posted by the end of the week. A few amusing ones were taken...

Countdown still continuing - hopefully only a few more days to go...

posted by Leesa at 6:50 PM

 
In Spain, having a brilliant time. Will post when I return.

Countdown still continuing!!
posted by Leesa at 11:59 AM

 
Sitting at the airport waiting to fly to Malaga. Twenty six degrees - at least I can put away the fake tan for a week....

No more days to go!! Countdown over, but still yet to hear any news....
posted by Leesa at 5:14 AM

 
You are what you smell. Must remember to pick up 50 litres of duty-free perfume while in Spain & throw away carrot sticks...

3 Days to go.....(not sure how accurate this countdown is turning out to be...)
posted by Leesa at 7:59 AM

 
A friend called me last night from Vancouver. I had just finished reading and was half asleep at the time. Didn't remember about the phone call until mid morning, and even then thought it was a dream. Needed to check the list of my incoming calls to confirm my suspicion! Was very weird!

A child named Saddam SARS?? What were the parents thinking?

Scared of a little competition?

5 Days to go..... (see Brad, I haven't forgotten - just as excited!)
posted by Leesa at 8:00 AM

 
This time next week I will be sitting on a beach in Malaga reading Lucky Man (Gill's holiday gift). I need some sun....
Email me if you would like a postcard.

Have added some new photos. Mainly of Amsterdam and when I went down to London.

Why spend your holidays abroad? We observed this family's day out at the beach(?) Dad is kicking back like its the Mediterranean!
posted by Leesa at 11:11 AM

 
Today has started as a weird day... people from my past trying to get into contact with me, including my mum actually phoning me .....??

The Androids are apparently playing in Nottingham the night before Kelly Osbourne. Don't think I will be hanging around for the following night...

9 Days to go....
posted by Leesa at 9:07 AM

 
10 Days to go....
posted by Leesa at 3:34 PM

 
My excursion to the doctors has resulted in a bright white plaster which should ensure maximum sympathy. Thankfully, no tears or amputation....

11 Days to go....
posted by Leesa at 10:29 AM

 
Cut my finger rather severely yesterday - typing is now difficult. I wasn't brave enough to take the plasters off this morning, although I did try for about ten minutes. Think there is about seven plasters holding my finger together (making it look HUGE). No way am I brave enough to have a doctor look at it - too afraid it may need stiches....

On the brightside, weekend was great. Went down to London on Saturday. Drove to Southend in Gill's new MG convertible (roof HAD to be down - even in pouring rain I would have insisted) for lunch - weather was so good I'm actually a little sunburnt. Realised I hadn't seen the ocean for 8 months.... Retail therapy took place yesterday and before I realised it, it was all over. Even long weekends aren't long enough nowadays....

12 Days to Go....
posted by Leesa at 10:47 AM

 
I wonder how many layers of fake tan I can apply before people start commenting? Was looking a little orange yesterday and nobody said a thing .... "what do you think will come of that? I don't like the look of it..." (too much Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in my youth...)

"You know your bees wax? Why don't you mind it?" Kath to Kel. (From Kath and Kim)

16 Days to Go....
posted by Leesa at 8:12 AM

 
Another reality television show, I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here 2, has just started. Attempted to watch it last night during the challenge featuring rodents. I failed....(even looking at this article makes me feel unwell....)

17 Days to Go....
posted by Leesa at 9:57 AM