Medals

So as I've mentioned before, maybe just once or twice ha, Michael served 6 months in Afghanistan this year. His family and I attended a whole day organised just to celebrate everything they achieved. This went on from 10 in the morning, to past 10 at night. With a 5.50am wake up call that neither of us were used to, though, we certainly didn't make it to 10pm!

Salisbury Cathedral  

Far right

(at this point we all did a mexican wave of cheers, they couldn't help but laugh)

getting his meal - if you can see the officers, he's the one being handed something

It was a really lovely day, followed by a hog roast, some fair ground rides, meeting his pals, fireworks (from his room) and an early night. I couldn't have asked for a better day, which is making me miss him all the more right now, but his Christmas leave starts on the 13th so all shall be well again :)

All wrapped up

I have had a lot going on recently so I do apologise for my absence! Michael had his medals parade (for serving in Afghanistan) on Monday so all the family went up on the Sunday. Medals was incredible, and Michael made us all very proud- I will share some photos another day :) whilst there I stayed another day (the Tuesday) so we could view flats in area as it looks like my job is going through (no contract signed yet though!) 

Back to reality, when I got home mum and I worked on my dress for a masquerade ball (more on that another day!) and then I have been frantically packing in between working as I am graduating next week. I left a lot of friends when I moved home from uni, so Michael and I are going up 3 days early to catch up with everyone! We are couch surfing, to have the most time with people and save some pennies, so I have bought each of the hosts gifts. I've had a lot of fun wrapping my Christmas presents this years and I wanted to see what I could come up with these little tokens I gratitude. 

Here's what I decided on:

I'm pleased. The odd shape one has annoyed me because it isn't uniform and perfect like the others. But that's just another reason to love it really. 

Oh and here's how I've been doing my Christmas wrapping, seen as we're on the topic- 

Unfortunately I might still be a bit AWOL this week. Sun- Weds I am staying with the aforementioned friends, Thursday I have work, Friday I have the ball previously mentioned, Saturday is for work and so maybe I'll see you again on Sunday, but hopefully before, huh? 

Have a good week, and this weekend, far too ahead of myself now. 

Nails #14 Navy Seal

 

This colour is called Navy Seal and the second varnish I bagged in the 3 for 2 deal. I absolutely love this make - it's expensive but definitely my new favourite make. The colours are beautiful, so shiny, the coverage is perfect in two coats and it lasts at least one week but definitely more for me, even without a top coat. I hope I get a few more colours from this collection for Christmas as it's just so good!