17/3/09

Happy St Patrick's Day guys! Not a hint of green here sadly. Oh well, I'm not surprised!

Good news is I got my laptop up and running! Feel like such a genius/computer whizz now!

The last concert on Sunday was fantastic! Everyone in very good spirits with how it went. It was filmed too so I'll definitely be buying a copy of that! There was a party with free food and drinks and the traditional African style lots of speeches but it was all very good fun and a nice way to celebrate the end of a busy and successful weekend. Carys was locked out of her house (clever clogs!) so she stayed at mine and we made a last minute decision to go out clubbing with Francis, Ben and his brother. Was such fun! Got there at about 10.30 and there was actually no one there! Was so hilarious! So we were all dancing away by ourselves and being taught the African moves! Ben is hilarious - I love him! (Julie's boyfriend). People started turning up about 12 and we danced the night away until about 2.30 when it was decided that was quite late enough as the others were supposed to be teaching the next day! There was a guy right next to us called Bobby Wine who is a famous Ugandan pop star. So that was pretty exciting. Lots of fun had.
Late start on Monday. Carys went to teach about lunchtime. And I (who had a free day because I don't teach on Mondays plus Orchestra was not on) decided to go for a massage at this place Julie and her mum recommended. Was AMAZING. A full body massage with the oils and scents for about 10 pounds. Fabulous stuff. Then had a pedicure for a further 1 pound. Perfect way to relax after a busy week of rehearsals, concerts and parties! Just what I needed. Had a look round the shops after, have seen so much stuff I want to buy! My poor suitcase is going to suffer!

Today I taught Michael then Disan then Soloman, who were all late for their lessons! Bit annoying but at least they all turned up eventually. Need to start getting ready for the visiting teachers concert now. Is in just over a month! Eeek! Time to get practising! The other news is that Carys and I are booked onto safari leaving April 1st. Sam hasn't decided if he wants to come yet! I think he will. It should be awesome, though sadly expenisve. Oh well. What else were we earning for when we were home?! We are hosting the monthly West African lunch at home this Sunday which should be fun. Am going to help lots preparing the food and house. Want to do as much as I can to repay their generosity!

Thats it for now. Huge well done to England for their fabulous rugby win on Sunday! Sadly I missed it because of the concert but I've managed to see the highlights on BBC iplayer. What a lot of action! Well done boys... :D