Grease is the word!

It seems I no longer have any creative introductions to my blogs lately because I'm always opening with an apology for being a slacker - so in keeping with the routine, I apologise for my laziness.

I just came back from a nice night out with Barret - we went to see "Grease" the musical. It was amazing! Yes, some parts were changed, but definitely for the better! There was an added bit where three guys in towels came out of shower stalls, singing into shower heads dancing their fit backsides off! Barret said, "well, they definitely made this more cheesy than it had to be" I just responded, "well, they made it for women - and we're loving it!" Honestly, though, it was an excellent show and regardless of what Barret might say, I know he liked it too :)

My Mom and Aunt left a few days ago from their 9 day trip to London. It was really fantastic having them here staying with me. Although I was working during the week, they bumbled about London on their own without getting lost and we regrouped in the evening. To be quite frank, I am thoroughly impressed by the ability of those two to confidently get around this crazy city. Never once did I receive a frantic phone call (from either them or the authorities) or come home to find them still sitting in the same spot I left them because they didn't know where to go! Well Done, ladies! The two of them got up to their own mischief, but while we were together we had a few really nice dinners, saw "Sister Act" the musical, did some shopping, enjoyed a Royal Afternoon Tea at a very posh restaurant in a ritzy area of London called Mayfair, but mostly just spent time together, enjoying wine, beer, or endless fish and chips! My mother, bless her dear heart, brought me peanut butter, among a myriad of other wonderful things, I have a decent supply of Kraft PB! THANK YOU MOM for everything you brought. I was so happy to have you and Aunt Eun stay!

It's just about that time again when a vacation is coming up! I have two weeks off starting on April 2nd and I have plans to go to Germany, Amsterdam, and Northern Italy! I am going to the first two destinations with my hilarious travel partner Diana for the first week. We are not really planning a whole lot, so I will have to fill you in after the fact! I have already done the southern bit of Italy, so the second week I am meeting up with Barret, who will already be there, for a tour of the north. We will be going to Pisa, Venice, and Torino - as far as I know! Again, I know I'll see the leaning tower and likely ride in a Gondola, but other than that, I will have to fill you in upon my return! I am looking forward to some much needed time off. I will just leave it at that because if I get going on these nutters I teach I'll work up a sweat and heart palpitations.

All my best to you all!

Love,

Amy