Strident Student summoned me to spend a weekend in Sheffield to celebrate the end of her exams and the start of a new career for moi. It turned out to be somewhat knackering but a great break from real life. Spent Saturday afternoon with her housemates and then in the evening went out for a lovely Italian (meal not waiter!) before heading on to a cocktail bar. Obviously to integrate into the new environment properly it's necessary to sample to local fare, so we tried a few new concoctions and have discovered a fresh favourite – Amaretto Sours. Following the alcoholic intake I just wanted to crash but had to share a bed with the eldest who not only grinds her teeth, but also hogs the quilt…there’s a lot to be said for sleeping on your own! Interesting experience using the bathroom too….less said about that the better, suffice to say that it wasn’t helped by the fact the girls use the bath to dye their hair so there are assorted stains around the place...can't be sure what's hair colour and what's dirt! Needless to say I wished I had the power to levitate whilst using the shower.
Sunday morning was spent wandering around the City. There are some great one-off eclectic shops with loads of ‘interesting’ bits…just the type of thing I love. Had a natter over a coffee and cake before I eventually had to head back home. Great weekend and lovely to have some 'quality time with her and chance to talk to her about life, the Universe & everything.
PS> the elegant looking beverage is a Bombay Berry
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