The Wednesday with work

 Hi,

Busy day at work yesterday.  I did get away for lunch with Barb and Juliet though - that was good.  And ate with them in the work cafe.

New pies at work

Roanne found some new pies they are trialing for the retail market.  The one above was scrumptious.

After work we went out to say goodbye to Jayshree who is moving to a new job on Monday.  Stayed there until Mike drove in for it and also said goodbye to Jayshree.  And it turns out she lives just around the corner from Sally and Andrew.  So we drove her home and collected Andrew on the way.

Sally then put tea on for us.  That was nice to not have to worry about finding food.  And that was lovely.

Headed home and had the best sleep ever.

Up for PT session but the bus never came.  I waited for ages.  Went back home and as I got to the front door - it drove past.

So now I am working from home.

:-(

Have a good one.

Love,

Angela

The Tuesday with lots of work

 Hi,

My day yesterday was hard yakka.  But - there you go.  I did have a workshop at work to help me be a Rainbow ally.  That was cool.  Nice and interactive.  Turns out the facilitator from Rainbow Tick is a good friend of Iona and Col's.  Funny.

Moon and Venus last night

Went home with Ange and Barb as Ange had the car in town.  Made it a lovely commute home - thanks Ange.

Enjoyed the moon and Venus close together in the night sky.  My camera couldn't really cope with it - but it was beautiful to see.

Got tea ready and when Mike said he was close, I assembled it.  Mmmm.  Yay for Buddha bowls.

I was so cold at home that I convinced Mike he needed a bath.  He had pulled his calf while out running after work.  Oops.  I don't think the bath helped that much - but it made me warm and very mellow.  Job done!

Iced latte - with no ice.  Hahah

Up for work and in on the bus.  Brr - it was cold.  Stopped off for an iced latte at Ugly Bagels and they had no ice.  My crestfallen face must have tugged at the person's heartstrings as she suggested an iced latte - with just cold milk.  I said yes.  Hahahah.  And it is okay, readers!

My day stretches long.  Looks a long way off from this side of the day.  Might need more iced latte before the morning ends.

Have a fantastic day.

Love,

Angela

The Monday back at work

 Hi,

Quite a busy, stressful day at work.  It had highlights - which revolved around eating or exercise.  Hahahah.

Ugly bagel with Roanne

Early iced latte date with Roanne - that was a good way to start the day.  Also had lunch with Barb at TJ - I do like the poke bowl with teriyaki tofu.

Work needed a selfie with my licence

After work I wandered to the gym for a quick 30 min spin session.  And then walked back to meet Barb at the cenotaph as she had also just finished a 30 min spin class.  We walked up to Northland together - she showed me the military track up to Northland school.  I must take Mike home that way.

Got home at 1915 and Mike had tea ready to go.  Buddha bowl.  Delicious.

Mmmm - lovely dinner

I was freezing so I jumped into bed pretty fast - with the electric blanket on a nuclear setting.  It was like being grilled.  I'd have to move to avoid getting cooked too much in one spot.  :-p

Slept okay - although when I woke up I had a text from Mike at 3.17am telling me about his dream.  :-o

In for PT session on the bus.  And made it to work ahead of a freezing cold downpour.  It is 2C this morning here.  Brrrr.

Have an awesome day.

Love,

Angela

The weekend with Mike surviving Battle Hill

 Hi,

Friday night saw me going to indoor cricket with Celia.  We got to the venue and the team looked at me expectantly and asked:  Have you played before?  

The disappointment on their faces was obvious when I said I had never played and only learned the rules as Celia drove me here.  

But - indoor cricket - where have you been all my life?  Loved it.  Okay - I cannot bowl.  Like - seriously cannot.  One of my balls whizzed past the head of one of my fielders.  And she wasn't even close to the line of the wicket.  She turned to look at me.  I apologised - a  lot.  To everyone.  Constantly.  But I guess the random nature of my bowling meant the batters had no clue - and I think I got 3 wickets.  I know I got two for sure.  

The whole match went by in a blur.  I batted with Celia.  We were chasing a big score.  I didn't do a lot to make a dent in the chase.  Our partnership scored 3 runs.  Each time you are out you lose 5 runs.  Guess we were in the black by the end.  Home late - 10pm.  Oohhh.  Slept well.

Mike and I went to boot camp on Saturday morning.  Mike's legs hadn't quite recovered from his 1 hour PT session on Thursday morning.  Boot camp tried to loosen him up.  Hahah.  Good fun.

From there we bought a few groceries at the Willis St New World before heading home.  Mike got packed and headed off in the van for his Survivor Weekend at Battle Hill.

Birthday party pic from the previous weekend

I stayed home in the warmth.  It was certainly freezing outside.  But not too bad, really.  Pretty sure Mike was going to survive.

Up Sunday morning to the smell of break wafting through the house.  Mmmm.  Nice brekkie - fresh bread.

Mike got home mid morning with a lot of wet things as it had rained overnight where he was.  We cleaned up and dried things out.  

Made vegetable pie for tea at Sally and Andrew's and then jumped out to get some kitty litter and kibble.  The checkout woman chatted to me as I bought the stuff.

Her:  "So, you have a cat?"

Me:  "We have 2 cats"

Her:  "What sort of cats?"

Me:  "A black cat and a calico cat"

Her:   ...

Me:  "They are very cute"

As I wandered away, I figured I should have known enough to say what type of cats we had.  Like...  Persian.  Or Siamese.  Or domestic shorthair.

I don't think she was expecting me to say the colour of the cats.  Anyhow - the cats have their essential supplies.

Home to dump the cat provisions and collect the uncooked pie and head to Lighthouse Petone to meet Sally and Andrew to see Black Widow.  Woot!

Mike is thrilled to be at the latest Marvel movie

It was good

Excellent movie.  One of the best of the series.  Nothing so far can match the first Guardians of the Galaxy.  But this came close.  Superb.

Back to Sally and Andrew's place to cook the pie and recap some of the pivotal Marvel movies that was part of the back story of Black Widow for Mike (and Sally and Andrew).

Google throwing up pics.  This is Toby's first day at Wellington High School

Had dinner and enjoyed all the news - especially Marion and Malcolm.  They went unconditional on a house in Blenheim and they move there very soon.  Malcolm has work starting Aug 2 there.

Back home and Mike was asleep in seconds of getting home.  I turned around and he was gone.  Went downstairs and he was in bed - with most of his clothes still on.  By the time I got to bed he was well asleep.

Up for PT session in 3C morning.  Brrr.  Deadlifts.  50kg.  Trying to avoid the football as it is too nerve-wracking.  1-all now with 15 mins to go.  Gah!  After England were up 1 nil for ages.

At least I was happy with Ash Barty winning Wimbledon.  Oosshh!

Have an awesome week.

Love,

Angela

The Thursday with Chris leaving work

Hi,

As I type at my desk at home on Friday, it is very chilly.  4C my phone says it is out there.  Glad I have the heater on under my desk.

Yesterday was the England v Denmark semi final in Euro2020 and yes, it is 2021.  But covid stopped it last year.  So here we are.  And England got through to their first big final since I was born.  Yes.  That is a long time.

Work iced latte and watching a bit of the football

It was fairly busy at work - and it was also the last day at work for my buddy, Chris.  So we actually ended up at the pub relatively early (before 5pm!) and I didn't get home until 9.30pm.  That is a lot of pub time for me.

But yes.  Chris has moved on.  We all enjoy his company and his personality at work, so it was a sad day.  Callan even came direct from the airport to make sure he got a beer in with him.  How is that for commitment to your colleagues?  Go Callan!

We also went out to eat with Chris' family afterwards.  Turns out Emma was born the exact day after me.  Feb 18.  Here in Wellington.  That was a fun fact to find out.

Mike and I ubered home and settled into bed.  The cats must have been freezing as they both snuggled on the bed, very close to each other.

Cold enough that the cats are close to each other

Up Friday to work from home for me.  Nice clear day here.  Weekend has Mike off to Survivor Night.  In his car again.  :-o

I have boot camp and then not much else planned.  But tonight I am meeting Celia in Upper Hutt to play indoor cricket.  Oohhh - yep - no idea what that really means.

Have a lovely weekend.

Love,

Angela
 

The Wednesday with Toby leaving

 Hi,

As I sit here on Thursday morning, contemplating what my Wednesday was like, I am trying to keep an eye on the England v Denmark semi final in Euro2020 (although it is 2021).  Covid.

1-1 at halftime.  Come on England!

Busy day at work.  Did catch up with Maureen for a long overdue iced latte.  We've both been busy (well - that is what she tells me!).  But I told her all about the dirt duathlon - finally.

Iced latte with Maureen

I also got out with Barb and Juliet for a good download session.  We went to Collective Cafe, inside the popup library near work.  It was so good.  Kimchi-and-cheese scones, yum.  And good iced latte, pre-made in wee bottles with oatmilk.  It was delicious.  Go there! But, on the other hand avoid the rocket scones as they were floury and a bit yuck. One miss amongst all the goodness.

Oat milk iced latte with Barb and Juliet

Apparently I had light beams coming out my head

Now it is a light sabre

Mike took Toby to the airport at 7am. He is back in Christchurch again and ready for the next Uni semester. Missing him already. 

Bye Toby :'(

Mike worked from home afterwards. It wasn't part of the plan but he was stuck in traffic coming back, and took a whole hour to cover the 1km of The Terrace. By the time he got to the CBD car park it was full. So he drove home and stayed there.

But, Mike did come in for after work drinks with some former work colleagues of his.  He drove in, he jumped out of the car, I jumped in and drove home! What a well oiled plan that was.

Ate leftovers (when will they end???) and soon Mike was home again - with some much needed groceries in hand.  Woot!

Watched some TV (the On Demand TV is an easy way for me to watch some television).  And bed.  And Zzzzzz.

Up for gym.  Deadlifts with Quentin.  And off to work.  And watching the score in the football.

Busy day today.  But I do have hot yoga pencilled in for lunch time with Juliet and Theresa.  Yes.

Have a good one.

Love,

Angela

The Tuesday with Toby's last full day in Wellington

 Hi,

Big day at work - but I did get an iced latte at work before the bulk of my meetings.  Mike was also in the queue for the barista at the same time so he took the pics of me and Theresa.

Mike in selfie mode

Taking an iced latte pic - with no feet

You missed my feet?  Here!

You missed Theresa's feet?  Here!

Anyway - busy at work.  I took an Uber home with Ange and found Toby there.  He was chilling in his (our) room.  He asked for spag bol - so I made that for him.  He said it tasted like the spag bol I usually make.  Which was good because there were no onions (well, I used a red onion) and no tomato paste.  He scoffed the lot down.

Mike now has Bolognese sauce to eat over the next few nights.  :-)

We packed snow chains into a carton and added his clothes to it.  He now has a checked box and carry on.  Woot!

Went to bed and had a slightly restless sleep.  Up for a ride in and a goodbye outside work as Mike continued to the airport with Toby.  He'll meet Tessa there and they'll be in Chc by 10.00am.

I will miss him.  We all just slotted back into a routine - which was kinda nice.

Have a lovely day.  Stay warm in NZ because there is another polar blast coming from the south.  Brrr.  Toby might see snow in Chc.

Love,

Angela