Random musings....

Sof:
I have decided that I really love Baseball. Yeah, I know it is just a glorified game of rounders, but it is such a great experience! It is really family orientated, loads to do if you don't want to watch the game (OK - all PS3 related - but free!!), and such a fantastic atmosphere!
One of the reasons I hate football (or soccer) is due to rivalry between the teams. The way they HATE each other, and can't stand to be next to someone of a different colour. Ergh - give me rugby any day, where 2 teams fans will easily sit in the pub and watch the match together. Same with baseball - first match, next to Philadelphia fans, next games, Rockies fans and third, Los Angeles fans. All mixed up, all bantering, all having a laugh together. Great times.
I may of said this before, but everything the Americans do is focused on food - Baseball is no exception. There are sooooooo many food outlets, with only 1 selling 'healthy' food - pitta bread, hummus and chips (crisps)....hmmmmmm....... OK - it is pricey, but the portions sizes are massive, easily shared. And yummy! Beer is very expensive - $8 for a bottle of Bud or some other shit 'beer', plus if you get it from the dudes that walk around hocking their wares, you need to give them tip too!! I have worked out it is a $1 tip for every thing you purchase. Amazing! I love their t-shits - on the back "Eating is not a spectator sport" - ha!
But the free PS# games are good - Buzz, SingStar, GrandTurismo 5, and baseball. The racing is great, as they have set it up with bucket seats and proper steering wheels, that actually behave like a real car would. Makes it harder! I tried out the London circuit (the dude thought I was mad, as I was crap enough as it was without trying a difficult curvy course) but it gave me a taste of home....sigh...... It was nice too, cos the dude recognised me from before. He is a bit young though.....lovely eyes! This time we were with Neil and Anna, as they also love baseball. They managed to catch the San Fransisco Giants on their recent trip (for those in the dark - they ended up with us due to the volcanic ash, as they were stuck in Vegas!)
Baseball is relatively cheap too. The first game we went to, the tickets were only $22 each, and they were really good seats! And once you have been, they then give you the opportunity to purchase further tickets for better seats at half price! Nice!
Anyway - you are probably sick of hearing about it now - apologies.

With Neil and Anna, we discovered our local (well, you have to drive there) Karaoke bar. SO much fun was had by all. I love singing 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light' with Paul! Neil and I went to see Kevin Smith (of Dogma fame) in a personal Q&A session. Great fun! Especially as we were in a synagogue! I said that Neil should have got us discount, being Jewish and all....hmmm......I managed to startle a couple of Americans by talking to them randomly. Well, if they will wear a name badge, of course I will call them by their names - so funny, he thought we knew each other!!

The rest of Mum and Jacobs trip was good, we did loads and played lots of Uno. Jacob loves the food out here - I have never seen a child, nor adult, pack away so much junk food and sweets as he did. In one day, he managed 3 cheeseburgers! Amazing! But he was on holiday, so we let it lie.....I said to him if he lived here he would be fat, and he agreed! I have already added to my girth, enough for me to get ansy about it, so now everyone has gone, the exercise regime starts once again. Good job I love running!

We are now eagerly anticipating the last of the parents visits - Mother Bryan comes out on June 8th, for a month, really looking forward to seeing her.

I have applied for some jobs - cinema staff, busty bar maid, and just recently, a receptionist / switchboard at the British Embassy. They pay relatively well, and it is only a 3 day a week job. I have looked into some nursing assistant jobs at the hospital up the road (walking distance) and discovered I had to complete an American Heart Association CPR course ($75!!) which I have duly done. They have an employment freeze on at the mo, so I am keeping my ears open there. I am still waiting to hear back from UWE for some forms I still need to complete my application to work as an OT out here - honestly, they are taking so bloody long!! Paul is settled in his job, been to Florida a couple of time already (OK for some!) We are hoping to take Jacob down to Florida at some point soon - can't wait!

Re the cats - both are good, although Chaos developed a urine infection, which set us back $237....yeas, that much just for a test and a jab of antibiotics. Blimey! Seriously thinking of pet insurance, so expensive! But she is all better now. We will invest in one of those pet drinking fountains, as she seems to only want to drink out of the taps!!

OK people, hope this has satisfied your cravings (I am amazed at how many people are interested in our lives and read this crap I write!!). We are off to some 'British pub' tonight as one of Paul's colleagues has managed to secure cheap drinks and free food! Whoop! And the remake of Freddy Kruger comes out tonight......so looking forward to that!!

Love you xxxxxxxx