Jimmy Sparkles

I have not seen many of the Ecua-Asia family since the pregnancy (not that I blame them as I have become quite a boring person!) so it was great to hear Jimmy was coming for a weekend in Phuket.  We got to have a lovely dinner out together on Friday (but annoyingly have no photos as forgot phone) and lunch with him and his new love Laura yesterday.  As always it was pure joy to see him and we had a great time catching up.  

 Him and Laura

Next year we will make sure that we spend much more time with the Ecua crew.  They are so close by that it is crazy not too!  

Maths Quiz Dinner

Last night we had our Maths Department end of year dinner (I know look at me out all these nights, getting behind on Love Island!).  This year we decided to do something a little different and went to our local pub for quiz night.  As we were too big we had to divided into two teams and unfortunately I ended up on the wrong team (or my poor team members ended up with me!).

 Even as an adult there is something about a big box that makes a gift that much more exciting.  

 The Maths department gave us an amazing gift, a portable cot for trips and also it is the perfect size for Lola too (when baby grows out of it).  So the perfect gift really!

 The teams in action.  No team was ever going to win the quiz (too many weekly competitive teams) but really it was just between the two of us anyways.

A really nice end to another great school year with a great team!

My Non Baby Shower

From day dot I have told everyone how much I did not want a baby shower.  It was not like I did kinda not want one, I REALLY wanted nothing to do with it.  There are many reasons that I did not want one, I am a bit superstitious, I am not into traditional women things and I think it is torture to make a pregnant women drink no wine playing games that everyone else thinks is fun as they are drinking wine! 
Therefore, my lovely friends got around this by having a surprise 'this is not a baby shower get together'.  It was fabulous and I think largely marketable as a new thing.  Instead of doing games, we watched videos that friends and family had made for me, they are amazing.  The food was delicious and I am so grateful for the community I have made here and other places around the world.  This baby is certainly coming into the world surrounding by loads of love.

 Lizzie giving me the BEST baby blanket and hat ever!  The first one she has ever made, I feel so honoured and will treasure it.

 The ladies making a baby mobile, I have not seen it yet and cannot wait to see it completed.

Watching the wonderful videos!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=7WC4iwV_w4I&fbclid=IwAR31aPmeM88oSkDrpFwP31pB6s3JCm3P91H4tHfiVvSrM8AEjxkf96byzDU&app=desktop

This is from the Ecua family and the one on Youtube that I can post :)

Gotta Love a Lawson

Another weekend, another goodbye party.  From the minute I met the Lawson's during our first week here I knew we would be great friends.  Over the years we have gotten closer over vegan club and our disco nights.  I adore their kiddos and will miss them terribly next year.  Last night was their last Phuket vegan club, the theme was Disco Night Mexican Fiesta.  The meal was average, nothing seemed to go to plan but I think that bugged me more than anyone else.

Two more weeks today until I jet off back to the UK (all being well), so have to spend as much time as possible with these wonderful people.

Koh Yao Noi Day 2

Woke up to a beautiful morning and made the most of our little mini break. I just love this place!!

We left just in time as the clouds rolled in and the heavens opened.  A great two days and the best work week ever!

Koh Yao Noi Day 1

Not a big week of work for me, Monday was a public holiday and then Wednesday and Thursday I had two more holiday days.  We decided to go for the night to a nearby island called Koh Yao Noi, it has been recommended since we arrived and we thought it was high time we checked it out.  I cannot believe it took us three years to discover that our favourite island thus far was so close (45 minutes from our door to the island including boat)!  For years we have been travelling hours to find what was right on our doorstep the whole time.  The views are so spectacular it is amazing!  

 We stayed in this super lovely hotel called Cape Kudu.  The great thing about the low season is you can stay in these fabulous places for about 75% off the regular price.  The weather can be a gamble, but it is certainly a gamble worth taking.

 My phone camera does not do these views justice, so people should really come and see in person.

  The one let down was our horrible horrible dinner..   Like the worst I have had here, ever.

But the hotel comped it and we went to another cafe and shared a sandwich instead.

 Think we might make it to this island a little more often, absolutely love it!