Spread of Riots on Birthday

Last year I was bedridden with a cold on my birthday, now for my 21^st this year I was gifted a riots day *hmph* how terrible! Good thing is my birthday celebrations started on Saturday with my best friend Sue, we took the Thames cruise from o2 North Greenwich, into central London, jumping on and off as we got the student river roamer, we relaxed at Trafalgar square, and then moved on to Westminster sightseeing (seeing things we have seen before) but that doesn’t make a difference when I am chilling with her, it’s ALWAYS a laugh, and she’s completely well and truly totally on my wavelength!  J It was a nice day, although the weather had a sudden change of outburst and turned really cold, cold enough to wear a coat especially when you’re on a cruiser. However, where I live the weather was bright and sunny, so it was nice to be back to the warmth!

On Sunday, I went out to the movies, watched Captain America... Hmm it’s really not that great. I’m not fan of Harry Potter either, never watched a single movie however with the Potter fan base spread across the world; I’m really shocked C.A beat potter in the first week. I then went on to have an Indian meal at ‘Taste of India’ was a good dining experience, lovely food, friendly and helpful waiters/waitresses, you can’t go wrong. Now, because I overly stuffed myself for late lunch it was hard to eat dinner, and dinner was taking place at the good ol’ Pizza Hut with the family and few selected cousins. There was so much laughter that I think some of my coke may have come out of my nose! (Just kidding)

Moving on to the big day, Monday morning and I was at work. The day itself didn’t drag too much and had a good laugh with my friendly colleagues which really helped moved the time faster, then came the news that the riots are spreading all over London, and unfortunately it was spreading to my area. I finished work at the usual time, and made my way home and Sue gave me a text to notify me that I should hurry up and get home because one of the area’s local to me is being hit bad, I informed the others and we all set off home. As I walked through the main road, most of the shops were closed including places like Superdrug and Iceland, they had their shutters down, and this is the same main road that is buzzing until 10-11pm! It was only 6:15 and everything was rather spooky, however there were still tons of people on the road roaming about. Most of the jewellery stores were closed too. I got home to find out most of my family are at home except my sister in law, so we tried ringing her mobile and work number but couldn’t get through to her.  I spent that evening trying to get in touch with her, finally got through to her and they were all completely oblivious to what was happening outside! Eventually, found a route to get her home but then we had already eaten our take away and the only thing left was to cut the cake.

I must share the cake ‘blunder’ story. We always tend to buy fresh cream vanilla sponge cake but this time both of my sister in laws without consulting each other went and placed an order for a chocolate sponge cake. It was amusing to hear the answer when I asked ‘Who has got me some cake and what kind?’ happy family times. I also made a lot of money, well I say made but GIFTED a lot of money, I also got a new phone - blackberry torch and I am yet to be gifted my personalised number plate so I’m well and truly chuffed and quite blessed I’d say J

I want to try out the ‘Thames Rib Experience’ it’s a speed boat adventure obviously taking place on the Thames, it goes quite fast and it seems like a fun experience, good reviews too! I must add that on to my list of things to do.

Overall, it has been an entertaining week to say the least. It has gone quite fast and I’m extremely glad that it’s Friday!

Write to you soon!

Sonia x