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magictreehouseWell, first things first, I'd better update as I didn't get chance yesterday. There don't seem to be a lot of people online at the moment and as a result I'm feeling a little cut off from everybody.
Anyway, the weekend. On Saturday we headed off to Leeds. We had time for a little shop, although I didn't buy anything, and then time for dinner before heading off to the Grand Theatre (again), this time to watch The History Boys. We were a little taken aback by how old the crowd were at first, so many biddies and so many groups too! Anyway, the play itself was absolutely brilliant. I have to say that it's one of the best plays I've seen. I didn't know much about it beforehand and I hadn't seen the film so it was a nice surprise. I really liked the video clips we got in between scenes which averted your gaze away from the scene changing in from of you as well as the little songs that were occassionally sung. It was also brilliantly acted which helped to really suck you as well as being hilariously funny.
Funnily enough, my line manager at work went to the evening performance and had exactly the same things to say about it. David thought it raised a lot of interesting ideas about teaching, but then, he is one himself and thinking about it, I suppose it did, especially as I agree that 'education is the enemy of education'. For me though, the main thing I liked about it was the way that, as an adult audience member I could really empathise with both sides, the kids and also the teachers and I think that's what helped to suck me in the most. James took issue with the moral dubiousness of it all which I had no issue with! Ha! 'I'm small, I'm Jewish, I'm homosexual and I'm from Sheffield. I'm fucked!' Hehe.
Sunday was equally busy as James' parents took us to see his Grandma in Driffield as it's her 85th birthday this week. It's a two hour journey there and I've found out that I can't play DS in the car as it makes me feel ill :( Boring! I hate car journeys! However, we had a nice day. It was a lot less stressful this time around as last time I was there it was the Christening. This time however, it was more relaxed. We went for dinner at a really nice carvery, and I had a massive Sunday dinner. I had Yorkshire puddings for starter too which I think is fairly hardcore. For dessert I ended up with a lemon brulee which I thought was going to be hot but was actually cold. It was really nice though, even though I've never had one before. They also played 'Stars'by Dubstar in the pub! Always a pleasure!
After dinner we headed off to James cousin's for a cup of tea. Sally and Gill were both there along with accompanying young children. I'm usually a bit awkward around kids but I was a proper hit with Holly, the two year old, however, I was just hit proper by Jack the horror. I think he might be three. Either way, cousin Rand clearly has a way with children (not to be confused with having his way with children, I'm not Michael Jackson).
I also must mention the vicious rumour that seems to have got around about our supposed moving to Leeds which I don't understand because it's never been an issue. Discussions arose about it and not once did the point about me not liking Leeds as a place to live occur. Yes, we could probably save money moving now that James has a job in Leeds but I still don't like the place!
By the time we got back it was late and dark due the clocks being put back so we didn't really do much. And then, last night James was writing an essay for his OU course so I went upstairs and read for bit, listening to Soulwax remixes, before Dragon's Den. Oh, I gave my Mum a ring on Saturday night and she has managed to acquire her two DS machines as a prize from work (she's been waiting for them for weeks) and so I'm trying to persuade James to buy one off her. I want someone to play DS with! I have just started Pokemon after having my train journeys sucked away by The Settlers. Gotta catch 'em all! I really need to get the wireless thing sorted out so I can trade online. Oh yes!
I really can't be arsed with work. Although there's only another day to go before I'm at Uni on Thursday and then I'm helping with Graduation on Friday! Odd.
Anyway, the weekend. On Saturday we headed off to Leeds. We had time for a little shop, although I didn't buy anything, and then time for dinner before heading off to the Grand Theatre (again), this time to watch The History Boys. We were a little taken aback by how old the crowd were at first, so many biddies and so many groups too! Anyway, the play itself was absolutely brilliant. I have to say that it's one of the best plays I've seen. I didn't know much about it beforehand and I hadn't seen the film so it was a nice surprise. I really liked the video clips we got in between scenes which averted your gaze away from the scene changing in from of you as well as the little songs that were occassionally sung. It was also brilliantly acted which helped to really suck you as well as being hilariously funny.
Funnily enough, my line manager at work went to the evening performance and had exactly the same things to say about it. David thought it raised a lot of interesting ideas about teaching, but then, he is one himself and thinking about it, I suppose it did, especially as I agree that 'education is the enemy of education'. For me though, the main thing I liked about it was the way that, as an adult audience member I could really empathise with both sides, the kids and also the teachers and I think that's what helped to suck me in the most. James took issue with the moral dubiousness of it all which I had no issue with! Ha! 'I'm small, I'm Jewish, I'm homosexual and I'm from Sheffield. I'm fucked!' Hehe.
Sunday was equally busy as James' parents took us to see his Grandma in Driffield as it's her 85th birthday this week. It's a two hour journey there and I've found out that I can't play DS in the car as it makes me feel ill :( Boring! I hate car journeys! However, we had a nice day. It was a lot less stressful this time around as last time I was there it was the Christening. This time however, it was more relaxed. We went for dinner at a really nice carvery, and I had a massive Sunday dinner. I had Yorkshire puddings for starter too which I think is fairly hardcore. For dessert I ended up with a lemon brulee which I thought was going to be hot but was actually cold. It was really nice though, even though I've never had one before. They also played 'Stars'by Dubstar in the pub! Always a pleasure!
After dinner we headed off to James cousin's for a cup of tea. Sally and Gill were both there along with accompanying young children. I'm usually a bit awkward around kids but I was a proper hit with Holly, the two year old, however, I was just hit proper by Jack the horror. I think he might be three. Either way, cousin Rand clearly has a way with children (not to be confused with having his way with children, I'm not Michael Jackson).
I also must mention the vicious rumour that seems to have got around about our supposed moving to Leeds which I don't understand because it's never been an issue. Discussions arose about it and not once did the point about me not liking Leeds as a place to live occur. Yes, we could probably save money moving now that James has a job in Leeds but I still don't like the place!
By the time we got back it was late and dark due the clocks being put back so we didn't really do much. And then, last night James was writing an essay for his OU course so I went upstairs and read for bit, listening to Soulwax remixes, before Dragon's Den. Oh, I gave my Mum a ring on Saturday night and she has managed to acquire her two DS machines as a prize from work (she's been waiting for them for weeks) and so I'm trying to persuade James to buy one off her. I want someone to play DS with! I have just started Pokemon after having my train journeys sucked away by The Settlers. Gotta catch 'em all! I really need to get the wireless thing sorted out so I can trade online. Oh yes!
I really can't be arsed with work. Although there's only another day to go before I'm at Uni on Thursday and then I'm helping with Graduation on Friday! Odd.
