Merry Christmas...2 days late!

I'm alive and well. Christmas went well with G's family. I'm still at his aunt's with the whole family hanging out.

I won't lie...it's been slightly boring for the most part. We sit around. The boys (5 of them) play video games. I sit and stare blankly, play on the computer, and take naps. I finally went outside yesterday for a 'run' which was difficult considering I haven't run since March. However, it was really nice to be alone with my iPod. Unfortunately it was absolutely freezing and I forgot my running tights. So I was running through a crisp winter's day wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and a sweatshirt. eek. Needless to say, I only ran for about 15 minutes before I needed a hot shower.

That didn't go to plan either. I went in his aunt's main bathroom which doesn't have a power shower (allows you to have a hot shower 24/7). Instead the hot water comes from a tank which has long since emptied for the day. :( After my shower they informed me the other 2 bathrooms have power showers. boo.

G got me some lovely gifts as did his mom. I felt a little cheap because I only got her a nice box of chocolates and a picture frame. But let's be real, I haven't known her that long and G is absolutely rubbish at giving me info on what she likes. His gift to her was a CD she picked out and sent to him and a book (David Beckham Autobiography) that keeps getting passed through the family as a joke. Clearly my crap present was much better.

We went to the M&S sale today. G's mom, aunt, uncle and cousin went as well. I got a silk and cashmere pashmina for £15 which was amazing, and a new pair of brown flats. Super cute!

I should have gone to Next with G's uncle because they were having a sale and I like their clothes better than M&S. Sadly I didn't know that's where the 2 men went. The 2 ladies were hard a work rummaging through the sales. G's mom specifically said not to let her buy anymore clothes as she didn't need them (This is most definitely true...way too many clothes). Of course she left the store with £130 of stuff...a new pair of gloves, a glove and scarf set to have as a gift, pashminas, new trousers, a new jacket, and who knows what else. Ridiculous...I like a sale, but it's not a bargain if I didn't need it. :) And it clearly looks like the credit crunch hasn't hit this family.

Will write more tomorrow. Plus all of you should be celebrating.