R and I moved into a new flat...about 2.7 seconds away from our old place! What can I say, we like the area! It's purpose-built, and therefore built with purpose in mind! Very comfortable and warm and cozy.
I started a new job in London! It's with the same large company, but in a completely new department/brand. It's very exciting, but still very new. The commute's a bit of a pain, but I've done a ton of crochet and reading so it's not too bad.
And I haven't done a lick of running in a very long time. With my new commute, I don't get into Brighton/Hove until almost 7 so I haven't been feeling like gyming it lately. I'm hoping to get in a session tomorrow and definitely a run in on Saturday morning.
3/5 of our friends due in November/December have had their babies! We now have James, Freddie and Seren in our circle of friends, and they're super duper cute. We're still waiting for Hannah, as her due date was 30th Nov, and Kate, who's due the 20th Dec.
We decided not to go to Ireland this Christmas, as R is doing seasonal work, so instead...we will be hosting Christmas dinner! Yes, R's parents are flying down the South East England, visiting the McFannys, then coming to stay with us. It'll just be the four of us on Christmas, but it looks like we're all meeting up at ours on Boxing Day! That'll be me, R, J&J, Sister E, Brother O, SIL M and little A! Eep! I've done a Thanksgiving dinner for that many people, but it's normally for friends. Christmas dinner is a big deal! I'm a little nervous, but very excited to have everyone around. Now that it's 1st December, I'm officially allowed to start decorating the place. I need to put up my santa sign, and get some mistletoe. We might try and get a tree this weekend, as well, as we get the potted ones which don't dry out too bad.
I've also booked a weekend trip up to Edinburgh for next weekend! Although at this rate, there's a very good chance I won't make it up with all the snow. I really hope I get a chance to see Claire and James and Zonko! And of course, the Christmas Market :)
So all in all, I'm really looking forward to December, and seeing through 2010, which has been a pretty great year! I just hope I'm able to get a few runs in before I turn into Jabba the Hut!
