Adventurous!!

I have been extremely busy this past week, and feel adventurous!!

Tuesday, I was riding my bicycle with Auntie Rebecca, and crashed into a post! My clothes were covered with dirt, and I have exceedingly purple bruises!
It was an amazing crash, but Auntie Rebecca told me that I landed in an awkward position!!

At Victoria beach, they have a beautiful pier, which Auntie Rebecca jumped off! I even managed to take some photographs on Auntie Rebecca's camera!!

Auntie Rebecca, Erin, Natasha, Eithne, and I drove all the way to Grand Forks, situated in the United States of America, situated in the state of North Dakoda. Auntie Rebecca and I had to have visas to enter the country, so the security guard fingerprinted and photographed us!!

The hotel was excellent, and there was a huge waterpark, with flumes!

Victoria Beach!!

I have had a tough time adjusting to daily life in Canada, but am beginning to feel much more joyful!

Thursday, we arrived at Victoria beach, which is a larger size than England. It is a beautiful place, which I did not appreciate at first!! All the residents are tremendously friendly, and welcome you with a smile.

I particularly enjoy the bakery, where they sell a large amount of treats. For example:-
Cinnamon buns, cookies, sausage rolls, date bars. They are all delicious, and freshly made each morning!

Today, I have been cycling, to take Eithne to the park!! (I didn’t even complain). Auntie Rebecca has helped me very much, and has put up with my stubbornness! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

I have even been swimming in the lake, where I played ball, and splashed around, including having my hair wet!!
Thank you also Erin and Tim for being extremely generous, and including me into your family!

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Canada!!

I have finally arrived in Canada after an 8 hour flight! (I'm glad it was not 12 hours)!!

The flight went well, particularly as my ears did not pop! Once we arrived, Sean, Natasha, Erin, and Eithne were waiting for us, and gave both Auntie Rebecca and I welcoming hugs!!

Auntie Rebecca has been extremely kind to me, and is understanding!

I miss home very much, because it is a different routine, and I am not used to change!! Everyone has been kind towards me, and I feel like part of the family! I played with Eithne this morning, and she enjoyed it!!

Flying!!

It is only two more whole days to go, until I fly to Canada (for the first time)!!

I have half of my suitcase packed, but I am worried that I may pack too much, and the case will be extremely heavy!

I feel as though I am travelling on an adventure, because it will be the first time I am travelling without my parents! I will miss them terribly, but at least there is e-mail, and postcards!!

I love flying on aeroplanes, particularly taking off, as it feels like a huge rollacoaster ride! I especially enjoy watching the films, and eating the food!!

Bannantynes leisure centre!!

I have finished each of my assignments for college, which is excellent, as I can relax for the Summer!!

Today, Auntie Rebecca very kindly took me swimming, as a guest! I managed to build my confidence skills, but still have a long way to go before I am a champ!

The spa was the best bit, because it was extremely warm, and full of bubbles. Unfortunately, once Auntie Rebecca and I walked into the swimming pool, we were both freezing cold!

I have not been swimming for at least three, or four years, which therefore meant it was rather frightening!!

Wimbledon tennis Chapionships!!

It is coming towards the end of the Wimbledon tennis championships, which have been excellent!! The weather has been appalling, so the players are lacking behind!

In the final for the women, I would enjoy seeing Justine Henin play, because she has never once won the Wimbledon championships! Thankfully, she has just beaten Serena Williams in the Quarter finals, which therefore means that the final will not be a Williams final!!

Unfortunately, Maria Sharapova was beaten by Venus Williams, of whom played like a monster!

The final for the men is definitely the best, where I would enjoy seeing Rafael Nadal play against Roger Federer, or Llyaton Hewitt!! Rafael Nadal was born in Majorca, which is the most beautiful country in the whole, wide, world!

Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday

18 days to go.......

First aid!

Today has been a brilliant day, as I have been at work placement! It has been a particularly difficult week this week, so it has been excellent to enjoy communicating with the elderly service users!! We even had a music quiz today, which was extremely difficult, as I do not have a good understanding of old music! (Out team won the music quiz)!!

Please pray for my brother Matthew, as he is suffering from a broken heart, and really needs encouragement at this time!

On Monday, I have a first aid course at my college, which I am looking forward to, but nervous at the same time!! We have to give CPR to a critically injured individual, (or dummy)!

After Monday has been, we have a food hygiene course, with an exam afterwards!! Our college tutors are trying to cram everything in, as it is almost the end of term! Horrahhhyyy!

A small, quiet library!

Yesterday, I started working at a library in a small, remote area of Ashford, known as Bockhanger!

I now work every Saturday, one time at Stanhope library, and the alternative weeks, I work at Bockhanger library!! I really enjoy both of them, but there is much more work to do at Stanhope library!

I feel it is a shame that not many individual's use the library at both Bockhanger, and Stanhope, as there are a good selection of books, and dvds on offer to them!!

We had a total of about 8 people come into the library yesterday, sometimes, we have even less! It was still fun though, as I enjoy rearranging the books, and straightening them!!

Happy Birthday Mum!

Today is my mum's birthday, which we celebrated yesterday with a Chinese meal!! We had the immediate family round, where we all indulged in chicken balls, prawn crackers, mushroom chop suey (my favourite), and many other delicious treats!!

My mum is taking it easy today, and trying not to do many chores! In the afternoon, we are all eating a piece of my mum's favourite cake, Angel food cake! Unfortunately, you cannot buy angel food cake mix in England, so all of our family and friends have never tried a piece!!

Sunday, was a brilliant day, as we booked tickets in the West end to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour dream coat, with Joseph played by Lee!!

Winslow day hospital!!

Today, I woke early, with the sound of rain crashing down on my window! Suddenly, that awful feeling came to my stomach, as I remembered I had to start a new work placement today for my course!

I am situated at a day hospital/centre for the elderly at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, which caters for elderly individual's, particularly with mental illnesses, such as: depression, and anxiety!!

I was extremely worried this morning, but once I arrived, I was welcomed by all the members of staff! Unlike other placements I have been on, the health professionals knew that they were having a student to join them!!

It was excellent, and I even managed to do some physiotherapy work with the elderly individual's, which was relaxing! It didn't feel as though I had done much work, because I mainly communicated with the elderly, whilst playing games with them!!

Lee: Day Dream Believer - Any Dream Will Do

Now my favourite Joseph has been voted off, I hope this man wins!! He is my mum's favourite Joseph!

Light up the barbie....

Yesterday, Louise came round in the afternoon to play badminton at our local sports centre, which was brilliant!! Louise is excellent at playing badminton, and has improved greatly!

My dad still managed to play badminton, even though his knee is in much pain! He is definitely the greatest badminton player!!

The barbecue was lit by my dad, and we all enjoyed munching on my favourite - sausages!! Dessert was delicious too, raspberries!

Louise and I watched Any Dream will do, which is a reality television show, where Andrew Lloyd Webber chooses a man to play Joseph in the West end of London!! I was extremely disappointed though, because my favourite was voted off!

Mad, Maidstone!

Today, my mum, my mum's friend, and I went to Maidstone to have out hair cut! We travel that far, because it used to be situated in Ashford, but then moved to Maidstone!!

It is extremely green, and the chairs have massagers on them, which feel comfortable!

Later in the day, we brought a rain mac for my trip to Canada, and it is bright pink, so I do not think I will become lost in the woods!!

I have now just finished a piece of my work, which is about policies and procedures in health and social care settings!

Driving lessons!!

I have been worrying about learning to drive for a long while now, but I am going to start learning in September, once I have had my holiday!!

There is a man at our church that is a driving instructor, and charges only £19 a lesson, which is extremely cheap, compared to the other driving schools! I am very excited, as I will it mean I do not have to catch the bus any longer, but anxious that I will kill someone!!

Questions!

My Auntie Rebecca recently sent me some questions to answer!

1. When did you first learn you could cook, and what are your favourite experiences with food. Why?

I don't think I have ever thought I could cook, but I do enjoy cooking, especially with my mum and Auntie Rebecca! When my Grandma was alive, I did a cooking badge with her many years ago, for my girl's group, known as Brownies!! We cooked sausage rolls, and malt bread, which my dad ate afterwards!
I enjoy eating food, particularly toad in the hole, or anything with sausages!!

2. How do you experience trains in your country? Do you hate them? If so, why, and if not, why not?

I catch the train every Monday to Wednesday to Folkestone, and I quite enjoy it! I always sit at the back of the train, where it is fairly quite, and I can enjoy the scenery!! Occasionally, I spot chewing gum, or crisps scattered on the floor, but they are not too messy, (in my opinion)!

3. What is your absolute favourite thing to do in your spare time, and why?

I enjoy sleeping, but the BEST thing of all is eating, especially sausages! Reading is excellent, as it is is peaceful, and I also love playing badminton!!

4. You have an extended family. Are they all mad?? What makes you give the answer you do?

My extended family are not all mad, but perhaps Auntie Rebecca (just joking)!! I think my family are caring, but I will not go into too much detail, because that would not be fair on them!

5. You probably love your mother very much...give me ten reasons why you do?

My mum is a superhero, she welcomes me home every day after college, my mum cooks, and cleans for me, she is a super listener, she cares about every detail, she packs me a delicious lunch for college, my mum is funny (and makes me laugh), she cares about others, she is the bestest thing since slice bread!!

Please help find Madeleine!!

Madeleine was 3 years old when she was abducted on Thursday May 3rd, from her bed in a family holiday, situated at Praia De Luz, Algarve, Portugal!

Please send this picture on to anyone who may know where Madeleine may be, whether in Europe, or beyond!! Someone will have some vital information that will lead to Madeleine's whereabouts!

Local celebrity!!

Near where I live, Chris Tarrant's daughter lives, known as Fia! Chris Tarrant is a television and radio presenter, of whom presents a gameshow, called Who Wants to be a Millionaire!!

Fia presents KMFM for Ashford, which is a local radio station, and often walks around the lake, situated just behind our home! I have seen her many times, but she is always talking on her mobile phone, so I haven't been able to say hello (or ask for her dad's autograph)!! She has a cute dog called Prince, and he always jumps up on me, when I see him!

On Thursday, I saw her and Prince walking around the lake, and after I had seen her I wrote her an email saying that I would gladly look after him at anytime, but I didn't expect to receive a reply!! Fia emailed me back, and wrote a kind email, saying she would like to see me around the lake!

I have always dreamed of meeting someone famous, so next time I see her, I am going to ask if I can go on Who Wants to be a Millionaire!!

A trip down memory lane!

My mum and I were recently looking through some old pictures, and this one is of my Auntie Rebecca and I on the day of my dedication!!

Social policy!

One of my assignments this term has been social welfare in Britian!! When I first was given the assignment, I thought it would be dreadful, particularly learning about the structure of the NHS, and how it has changed over the years!

I now find it quite interesting to learn about these things, and how the NHS is not treating individual's livng in this country with dignity and respect! My dad for example, needs a knee replacement drastically, as he can barely walk! He has need it for a long while, but the NHS has such a long waiting list, that he has to wait for months!! If he payed thousands of pounds privately, he could have a knee replacement tomorrow! Social Politics is extremely good to know about!