Had a lazy morning, going to treat myself to one episode of Desperate Housewives before I start on my coursework today. Wrote 1381 french words yesterday of my first draft (2500 words). Should finish draft by tomo if not tonight.

We went to the dogs last night lol! I bet on a three races (just a pound each time) and didnt win anything. We got free pie and peas with our ticket! What else have I done this week? On weds it was a MLS social to Electro-Flamenko and Venue, although we arrived late and missed most of it. Other than that have had a quiet week, just doing uni work! Started DH3 though. Sold tickets for the MLS Ball and spoken to Jimmy of the Latin Connection re performing at it.

Not much else to report really! Getting my haircut on Mon... Society Award ceremony at the Thistle Hotel on Tues night, Jos bday night on Weds (over a month late as was in the hols!) Off to the Swan and Cooperage on Friday, Marie-Pierre (friend and housemate from the chateau last summer) MIGHT be coming up to visit next weekend. She s working as an au pair in sevenoaks this year.

Future plans

Back again! Managed 3 hours of coursework prep today - well 3 hours in length, not 3 hours in terms of productivity. Now enjoying a glass of cabernet sauvignon before starting on normal homework. Thought Id procrastinate a little longer (have just tidied my room) by updating this again with my plans for the next few months.

My coursework is due in on 14th May and then 3 days later its the Modlangsoc Ball. Exams finish on 2nd June then might at some point soon after go to Dublin with house. Will be in Worcs around the 6th ish for an opticians appt, then is supposedly Grad ball on 12th but we're not going - too expensive and generally said to be rubbish. Instead we'll probs go to Anna's Church charity ball cos is less than half the price and sounds just as good, thats on 6th June also. Soon after that Ill be in London for a day meeting up with GC girlies.

Then am planning on going interrailing with Hannahs S and Ruth until the end of July, coming home inbetween for graduation (11th July). In early August I might go to the Big Chill with Anna cos never been to a festival before and is really near home, and visit Trini one day, who'll be in the country around then) before heading out to France mid-to-late August. May arrange to fly to London at some point between 12th and 19th October if I can as thats when the McKamys wil be over from the states to visit their daughter who'll be on exchange then, so I'd quite like to meet them all!

Busy week back in Newcastle!

So got back from Majorca late last Sunday night. Mon I had loads of 'stuff' to sort out, nothing v interesting: paying rent, complaining about Red Ridge not fixing my window, trying to get a non-maestro card for my Natwest account (to no avail), making doctors appointment, taking back library books, trying to develop photos (also to no avail), organising GC reunion, trying to book Dublin, grad ball and meal and accom after graduation ceremony, texting few people, shopping for odd bits and bobs I need, doing Laundry and emailing a few people! Had a quiet night in, doing French coursework!

Tues was back to lectures, more coursework, shopping for jewellery, few other things here and there, back to the library again, and then to Bar Beyond for Salsa. Weds had my asylum seeker project in the avo after French, then after more coursework I met Kate for a drink at the Trent House. Thurs, much the same: lectures and coursework, interspersed with doctor's appt, then hike over to Castle Leazes to buy ticket for LBS ball and a brief 10 minutes watching the class. Fri, lectures, MLS meeting , typing up minutes and newsletter, then ringing round looking for a table magician for the ball. Evening was drinks at Head of Steam. Yesterday was more coursework - all day, delivery of online shop and then the Facebook Salsa party in the eve.

Today doing more coursework, and rest of homework. Was gonna pop to the Lounge tonight for more salsa, but cant be bothered! So there you go!

Photos of Majorca

Back in Newcastle

Got back from Majorca last night, was good fun, very laid back. Arrived at our resort (much nicer than expected!) around half 3 on Mon. Unpacked, had a siesta after our early morning flight, went for a wander and in the evening, found a bar for a hot choc with Baileys - yum! Was definitely a week on a budget!

On tues, lazed round the pool and enjoyed a bottle of wine, Weds we spent the day in Palma and tried out the indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi. Thursday we went to Inca market and I had churros, and then went to the cine to see 27 dresses. Bought a bottle of Cava in celebration of Conny's birthday in Germany!!! (GC assistant, who we drank many a bottle of cava with last year) Friday and Saturday we vegged, weather wasnt great. Went to the supermarket a few times, and on Sat we walked to Alcudia briefly. Also popped back to our bar from Monday night for a cuba libre or two! Thats it! Flight back was terrible though. I had a horrible headache and was sat between some loud Geordie lager louts sporting sunhats from Magalluf and there was a screaming toddler in my row too!

To Majorca!

Not done much since getting back from Turkey. Made a few draft notes for my French lit essay, been out with Steph to Postal, Pitcher & Piano, Vibe and Tramps, been for my pamper day at the Marriot and made my perfume. Been for a curry with the ARGOS teachers and Bath for a day w family. Didnt go to the forest of dean yesterday with the ARGOS french exchange.....

Off back up to Newc tomo to catch my early Mon morn flight to Majorca! Going out for lunch tomo before my train, having my 3rd Indian of the week tonight.....