The snow turns into ice...

Today was rather interesting...

I went into the hospital (as usual) and followed the same old boring routine. Near the end of my day I was informed that I am no longer able to have tea or coffee on the ward (did you know this is part of health and safety - and a bunch of nurses illustrating their 'power'). I thought to myself: 'myself, this is just great'. So now I have to walk to the other side of the hospital when I want a cup of coffee, the loo or to eat lunch (which I make at home and take with me). But, this should be just great.

It shan't get me down though, as I will stop doing their work for them, and prove just how much I actually do... they want to play games... let's play.

On the snow front...

It stopped snowing last night and was in the process of melting all day. Needless to say, the local people were rather upset as this meant they would have to go in to work afterall (even though their children had the day off - what is the world coming to?) The news channels and chat shows spent the morning and most of the afternoon debating why the country fell to pieces with the onslaught of snow - um, a wild guess would be because people want it to be a snow day (much like a bank holiday) due to the fact that they don't like work and so take any excuse not to leave the house - but then, what do I know?

These are some pictures of the back garden after the snow...

I got home from the hospital and decided I needed some fresh air, so I got my coat on and went for a walk around the area (2.4km in 20 minutes... not bad for a sloth, eh?) It was sunny and rather warm (despite all the snow), with the light reflecting beautifully off the white of the snow. I just wished I could have shared it with someone other than my id and superego (who kept debating the pros and cons to walking - what does a girl have to do to get some peace and quiet??)

After the walk, I went out into the garden and pressed my face into the snow, froze my nose off, wet my hair, lost an ear and changed my lip colour - all to see the 3D effect that it was supposed to create... (I suppose the excuse: 'my dad told me to' is not a very good one... but I swear, he did!)

Evidence of the event:

Can you see my ears????

Unfortunately, I did not manage to build a snowman, but it was just too dark by the time I got back - luckily I will have plenty of opportunities in the future to do so!

I'll keep you updated as to the... excitement... in my life.

P.S. This is my 'before' photo (before having my hair cut)