Off Travelling
My sister, Mia, has been staying with me for 2 months, between returning from a year in Canada, and going off for a year’s travelling in New Zealand. I am deeply envious of her adventures but have been enjoying the experience of Canada mostly through her blog, photos and messages (isn’t technology wonderful?) and look forward to more of the same with New Zealand. Of course, these things don’t just happen by chance! For the past 2 months she has been planning, list making, phoning, checking, re-list making, emailing for visas, flights, insurance, finances, places to stay, things to do, people to see, and most of all, making lists. In fact, if anyone is planning a full military invasion, I think Mia could be the person to organise it!
Before Mia left, she requested a meal out for a proper, traditional English meal. Curry. We have a new restaurant recently opened in Driffield, where Mia, Lydia and I enjoyed a thoroughly delicious variety of yummy, spicy dishes. As always, we ordered far too much, so the ‘doggy bag’ meant we could remind ourselves the next night just how tasty the curry had been. After our meal, we headed into the dizzy heights of Driffield nightlife and sampled the delights of the London Bar. Being mid-week, and with 2 tee-totallers, we had a pleasant (yet subdued) experience.
After Mia had left, my other sister asked whether it was nice to have my house back to myself. Pondering on that question, I realised that while Mia was staying with me – even for 2 months - I didn’t feel that she was invading my space. In fact, it was really nice coming home to find Mia at home (especially if she’d done some cleaning or cooked a meal!). I’m not really used to having many guests, and I must admit when I do, it does usually feel fairly invasive (as well as quite sociable!), and I do like to get back to ‘normal’. I have a good relationship with Mia and I think we understand each other well. We have obviously known each other a long time (all her life), and we do think and do many things the same way. I guess that all makes a difference when living together. Anyway, I enjoyed Mia staying with me, and hearing about all her plans, and having her helping with mine. Mia – have fun travelling and you’re welcome to come and stay any time!
Before Mia left, she requested a meal out for a proper, traditional English meal. Curry. We have a new restaurant recently opened in Driffield, where Mia, Lydia and I enjoyed a thoroughly delicious variety of yummy, spicy dishes. As always, we ordered far too much, so the ‘doggy bag’ meant we could remind ourselves the next night just how tasty the curry had been. After our meal, we headed into the dizzy heights of Driffield nightlife and sampled the delights of the London Bar. Being mid-week, and with 2 tee-totallers, we had a pleasant (yet subdued) experience.
After Mia had left, my other sister asked whether it was nice to have my house back to myself. Pondering on that question, I realised that while Mia was staying with me – even for 2 months - I didn’t feel that she was invading my space. In fact, it was really nice coming home to find Mia at home (especially if she’d done some cleaning or cooked a meal!). I’m not really used to having many guests, and I must admit when I do, it does usually feel fairly invasive (as well as quite sociable!), and I do like to get back to ‘normal’. I have a good relationship with Mia and I think we understand each other well. We have obviously known each other a long time (all her life), and we do think and do many things the same way. I guess that all makes a difference when living together. Anyway, I enjoyed Mia staying with me, and hearing about all her plans, and having her helping with mine. Mia – have fun travelling and you’re welcome to come and stay any time!
posted by Jenny @ 12:50 pm
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