Happy New Year!

Welcome 2011! We rang in the new year on the couch - if you don't have expectations you wont be disappointed if they're not met! It was nice actually - it allowed us to go to the parade this morning because we were capable of waking up in time! I have to say, this "globally broadcasted" London New Year's Day parade was made up of 80% USA marching bands and 20% crappy London charity floats. And 25 donkeys. Real ones.

This Christmas was nothing like we planned it to be. Our flight to Ireland got cancelled because of the weather in Dublin and after exhausted all other options such as trains, boats, buses...we gave up and accepted the fact that we were destined to spend our Christmas in London. We didn't have presents but I spent all day making a turkey dinner and I know it's Barret's favourite so I hope that made up for it. We watched his family open presents on skype so at least we were slightly involved.

As a child I have fond memories of going to see pantomimes with my family. So, when I heard that David Hasselhoff was going to be playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan, well I convinced Barret to go. I now recall why I enjoyed it as a child... but now... not so much. It was ridiculous. The Hoff really has hit a new low! It was slightly entertaining I suppose and the numerous references to other things he has been in (like Baywatch and Knightrider) kept me rolling my eyes, however when he broke out in song to "I'll Be Ready" the themesong to Baywatch I had to laugh! Anyway, the point was to say I saw the Hoff in person, so that's checked off.

The other day sirens were going crazy around here - more than usual. We looked out the window and noticed all the emergency services parked under the train bridge... so being curious and bored we put on our coats and went out to see what was going on. Apparently, a girl thought she'd end it all and jump from the overpass onto the high road. They talked her down thankfully, however even if she had jumped she would have suffered a broken leg at the worst - it wasn't very high. It was just an attention seeking action I think, but she got what she wanted as the whole of Clapham High Street was out watching in awe... Talk about your happy holidays... sheesh.

We met up with some of our softball friends for an evening of bowling a few days ago. Barret will brag and still say he beat me 4 out of 6 games, but what does that mean? That means I still beat him 2 out of 6 games. That's 1/3! I even bowled a turkey in the 10th frame to claim one of my victories! Since Barret generally beats me at everything I had to make this fact public.

I still have all my school planning to do for the spring, which isn't good. This is what happens when I have TOO much time. I waste it watching silly things on TV, sleeping in, reading well into the night...I read a 700 page book written by Dan Brown - don't pick up any of his books if you don't have a week holidays to read the entire thing front to back. At 4am I couldn't put it down! I will have to get on my planning soon as school is starting back up in a few days. Anyway, maybe I should get on that now. Blair just got home so at least we have stories of an exciting European trip to listen to, although it makes me a bit jealous.

Happy New Year Everyone - Best Wishes for 2011!

Love,

Amy