Great big update
Ok, it's been a while since I updated, just over a month, but there's been quite a lot going on, so every time I sit down to update it seems there's not enough time to fill it all in. Anyway here goes...
First things first - me and Becky are engaged!
The rest hidden away under this
I finally mananged to pluck up the courage to ask her (after weeks of nerves) while out to dinner on her birthday.
She was a bit shocked and eventually said, "Umm.. yes?"
That was good enough for me :)
I took the day off and we went Christmas shopping on Wednesday down to Clarks village in Street. Becky managed to find quite a few pressies, but I wasn't as inspired and eventually came away with a CD for my sister and a rather spiffy diamond and white gold engagement ring of Becky's choosing! Currently, I couldn't be happier :)
I could be richer though... So far this month I think I've spend about £2k more than usual on roof repairs, ring, car service, mot, car tax, gym membership and christmas pressies. Think I'll start saving up again next year. Although my parents very kindly sent us a cheque for us to spend celebrating our engagement. Maybe put that towards a trip to Paris.
Becky's birthday was fun. The main celebration was last friday night where we had another murder mystery dinner pary, which for some totally unexpected reason descended into drunkeness. I woke up the next day with a slightly spinning head due to a bottle of wine each and several large G&Ts, to be greeted by a photo and a faint recollection of putting a rubber glove over my head as a pass the parcel forfeit. Still a good night though and Becky enjoyed herself too.
Tuesday night was VNV Nation. Loved it! Saw loads of people I know from all over the place and managed to get a nice spot - front row, centre :) The gig was really good and had only 1 technical problem (which was better than the last time I saw them!) I even got to briefly shake hands with Ronan and Mark. I also managed to pick up one of their work shirts which I've been after for years, so all in all a top night!
I spent yesterday Christmas shopping, although that isn't really true as I didn't actually buy anything of substance. It would be truer to say I spent 3 hours of yesterday wandering around broadmead looking for inspiration for the last 3 presents I need. Got a few ideas, but more to ponder on. I was considering doing some last minute online shopping, but seeing the stuff I ordered last week hasn't arrived yet I don't think I'll risk it. Will just have to pay that extra bit for high street availability
Right, that's it for now.
Everyone best be around Christmas time as I've been given a DJ slot on the 29th at Pandora's Box - Woo!
I have a list of good stomping tunes ready for people to burn off their turkey bellies.
First things first - me and Becky are engaged!
The rest hidden away under this
I finally mananged to pluck up the courage to ask her (after weeks of nerves) while out to dinner on her birthday.
She was a bit shocked and eventually said, "Umm.. yes?"
That was good enough for me :)
I took the day off and we went Christmas shopping on Wednesday down to Clarks village in Street. Becky managed to find quite a few pressies, but I wasn't as inspired and eventually came away with a CD for my sister and a rather spiffy diamond and white gold engagement ring of Becky's choosing! Currently, I couldn't be happier :)
I could be richer though... So far this month I think I've spend about £2k more than usual on roof repairs, ring, car service, mot, car tax, gym membership and christmas pressies. Think I'll start saving up again next year. Although my parents very kindly sent us a cheque for us to spend celebrating our engagement. Maybe put that towards a trip to Paris.
Becky's birthday was fun. The main celebration was last friday night where we had another murder mystery dinner pary, which for some totally unexpected reason descended into drunkeness. I woke up the next day with a slightly spinning head due to a bottle of wine each and several large G&Ts, to be greeted by a photo and a faint recollection of putting a rubber glove over my head as a pass the parcel forfeit. Still a good night though and Becky enjoyed herself too.
Tuesday night was VNV Nation. Loved it! Saw loads of people I know from all over the place and managed to get a nice spot - front row, centre :) The gig was really good and had only 1 technical problem (which was better than the last time I saw them!) I even got to briefly shake hands with Ronan and Mark. I also managed to pick up one of their work shirts which I've been after for years, so all in all a top night!
I spent yesterday Christmas shopping, although that isn't really true as I didn't actually buy anything of substance. It would be truer to say I spent 3 hours of yesterday wandering around broadmead looking for inspiration for the last 3 presents I need. Got a few ideas, but more to ponder on. I was considering doing some last minute online shopping, but seeing the stuff I ordered last week hasn't arrived yet I don't think I'll risk it. Will just have to pay that extra bit for high street availability
Right, that's it for now.
Everyone best be around Christmas time as I've been given a DJ slot on the 29th at Pandora's Box - Woo!
I have a list of good stomping tunes ready for people to burn off their turkey bellies.