So...it turns out I am quite boring over the last couple of weeks. I have been trying to save money for my trip round Europe. I did shout myself to see Mamma Mia last week. I know I am going to get hassled for saying this.... but I thought it was lame. But the music was fantastic... I brought ABBA Gold after seeing it. Just thought the story was lacking something.

Anyway....Got Bored last week and found a Cartoon Website.... Here is my family. Lotsa Luv..

I got back from Ireland in one piece.... just!! I did have a fun time, but Dublin the city was a little disappointing.. it was full of American tourists and kinda dirty. But I really enjoyed the day trip up to Fourknocks, Monasterboice and Mellifont Abbey. It was a really fun day. Except when I almost knocked myself out with a brick wall. I've still got a lump on my forehead and have had headaches for the last 3 days!

But anywho... I managed to go to the Guinness Storehouse and have a look around the brewery. You'd all be proud.. I made my way through a pint of Guinness! Random Fact... they produce 4 million pints of Guinness every day and half that is for Ireland. And Arthur Guinness signed a lease for the St James Brewery in 1904 for 9000 years!

Also I was going to do a Literary Walk around Dublin, but being typically irish, it rained every day bar one so didn't get that far.

I was going to stay in Birmingham for the day on Thursday when I came home but the radar system went down at Dublin airport so my plane was delayed for 2 and a 1/2 hours so I was exhausted when I got back.

Here are some pics....

This is one of three Celtic crosses at Monasterboice. They are set amongst a cemetery and ruins an old monastry chapel. And they stand about another 10 foot above me.

This is Christchurch Cathedral in the heart of Dublin.

Me and my Guinness at the Gravity Bar at the very top of the Guinness Storehouse. 360 degrees of glass windows.

The Spire right at the middle of O'Connell St. They locals call it either the Rod to God or the Erection at the Intersection.

This is Mellifont Abbey.

This is for Mum & Beck.... everything you see is U2. And this is just one wall.

Big decision to make...... got 4 days off soon..... Ireland or Paris???? Any suggestions????

I just spent the last two days in London.. Saw Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre. It was so good. It was really fantastic, I think I am going to have to go back to the West End for some more shows!!

I played a tourist for a while as well. I walked up the Mall to Buckingham Palace. Then I walked to Piccadilly Circus via Pall Mall... exciting. Then went down Oxford Street. People and Shops for miles. I love H&M and River Island... very cool.

Then on Thursday I went up on the Eye as it was a really nice day.. blue skies but windy. All good. Then I met up with Nat and Kerrie at the Borough Markets for lunch. Had the best Chicken Burger Ever. Then the walked back down towards Waterloo and dropped into the Globe and had a look around. Then came back to Sulgrave.

Some pics from my adventure....

This is the view from Waterloo Bridge as me and Nat were walking home after Dirty Dancing- but it really doesn't do any justice. Such a pretty view.

Piccadilly Circus

Me up on the Eye...with Big Ben and Parliament in the background.

Happy Birthday to me,
Happy Birthday to me,
Happy Birthday to Anna,
Happy Birthday to me.

For some reason today, I am extra home sick. I don't know if it is just coz it's my birthday this week, or if I am just over working at this pub. I don't know. Everyone is hassling me this week with my accent and I can't seem to speak without having to repeat myself 10 times. Gets annoying.

I am extra looking forward to London on Wednesday. Just need to get out of here. And I am going to buy boots. Maybe go up on the London Eye, if it is good weather. Might even venture to Buckingham Palace. See how things go. And of course there is Dirty Dancing.

Miss you all... xxxxxxxxxx

Only one week until.....

I've had... the time of my life.... no I never felt this way before.... yes I swear.... It's the truth...... And I owe it all to you....

I actually cannot wait... I am sooooo excited.