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getting into a spirit of all of it...

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It will be just us with pets for Christmas.... Less responsibility and bit less stress. No crazy wrapping frenzy... It is actually nice, but we will be heading to Sunny Wales in January. Actually cannot wait to see everyone!! I was feeling bit down lately work been really stressful... for both of us. And pets can only cheer you up that much. Besides bunny doesn't like to hug much:) So today we had a little stroll throw the German market...   the warmth of the mulled wine:)     But I am actually almost done with Christmas shopping... Oh the stress of it... Now I m just shopping for my bday presents for my self:) Best kind of present really.   Also the tree is up     And both Molly the Cat and Daisy the Bunny had a go on brining it down or eating it. Don't they know it's not real and won't do them any good. Silly pets:)   I also have a box of baby oranges (baby oranges any satsumas, clementines and other similar fruit) and my fig

please say something nice... December

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here is a pictures of some penguins... Please read the rest. And say thank you to hard working hospitality staff...       We are so busy at work. Worst place and industry to work during holidays season is catering and hospitality. Oh these Christmas parties! Yes, I know you have organised these ages ago and want to have fun but think about the people who are making this happen for you... Just a thought. I wish that everyone took time to say thank you to these amazing people who are smiling and making this party happen for all of you drunks out there... who are usually just creating chaos for us hotel and restaurant staff. And guess what, some of us have to work Christmas and New Year's eve. And it sucks...     So yeah, be nice to your service staff...

too many shops...

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So I still do not know many people here in Brum so girl gotta do something....  Really did not feel like cinema lately. So I went to look in the shops....  Absolutely loved this hat... Wish I could wear hats all the time. But only hats like that.  I'm mainly now in my hood trying to hide from this terrible weather we been having here in UK. How Dolce and Gabbana are these earrings?! I died!  But these aren't exactly my cup of tea, but still these are awesome. River Island. Now this I wanted to try on... But was too lazy. Not that I have space or need for a pink 80's party dress. but it's just too cute... right? And returning to Dolce and Gabbana .... £37 for this beauty!  Bead-tastic... I do not know if I want these things but I really thought these were really awesome. And picture taking quality.. Yes, there is such quality. It is this time of the year when I become a bit grumpier... as I will get older in few weeks

Bats

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I love these guys... always wanted one as a pet...  Look how cute are they!!!

Good luck, my friend!

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I like to know that certain things in ever changing life stay the same. I always know that if there is anything wrong I can run away home to Russia. It would involve a day of travelling but I would get there and will be supported and looked after no matter how old. Provided I make a joke, do dishes and cook at least one meal.  And that I will always have people where who I can n be in touch for months and months but when we do meet its like we are 17 again and never parted just became bit more serious and wiser with experience. Yesterday that has changed. My dearest friend moved...and to another city but to another place and to another life all together. Bali. Suppose now I have a place to stay there... hint hint! (I know you told me not to put up this pic online... hahahaha) I wish that all your super plans will come true and that you will be super happy there. Love you lots and be safe!!  P.S. I can only imagine who you felt when I left all these years ago to

And if you sing ... sing sing sing!

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It was really busy few weeks... We all over worked at work... And finally Sarah came to visit! And she can move her arm:) So we went shopping... wining and dining.... Also breakfast making, coffee drinking and bitching about things! How funny is my named spelled?! :) Cuteness from Tricia.  It is nice to know that I am still part of the team and I got lots and lots of hello and hug of people at my old office. Also an offer of my job back, but with no job in January... Oh well!!  Also it is really hard to find a coat for me... So I've ended up after 2 days of searching with a beautiful navy number from Mango in a sexy military style. And we were celebrating Sarah's Broth day.... Yes I said a broth day, my phone auto corrected it! Crazy right:) I hope she had a good birthday with us... But no one embarrassed Sarah to no end by singing Happy Birthday. I was so counting on it! Yes, I am evil some times. And then we went to see Travis.... Oh

Bupa run... My first half marathon done! And I got a T-shirt :)

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So it was a very implosive race entry... I walked pass the ad for Bupa Great Birmingham run way too many times and though "Oh why da hell not!"... But when I got the number through the post and all the bits and bobs I thought "Oh what have I done! Silly silly Daria" But actually it was not that bad after all. I did talk to the organizers, elite athletes and other crazy people who are running for fun. That's actually a perk working in hospitality industry... We all were very concerned about the weather... When I got up at 6am to have breakkie it was peeing it down. I though that I needed a wet suit to run in. But the sky cleared and the sun was shining... we were actually boiling. Well I was... also that dude who run in the Iron Man outfit. Yes, full on Iron Man... yes, that dude in red and yellow... The organisation was amazing, lots and lots of support, signs, water stations, even a shower, power station (jelly babies and vaseline) and a l

Odessa-Mamaah!

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When I was younger the only thing improving my summers away from the city to Belarus and Ukraine was the Black sea and sandy beaches... I always forgot that I had all the kids to look after and they were all girls... It was a night mare! So I actually have not seen any of that side of the family in years... as long as this dude been around! Last time I saw him he was not born yet he was just a huge belly on his mama! It was one very long trip from Birmingham to London then from London to Moscow and then after 3 hours wait and talking to a really annoying dude, to Odessa.  But then there were delays and mother was really not happy with me:) But hey we got to drink sparking wine in my room and bitching about stuff. Also Ukrainian tv is funny, coz you know it's in Ukrainian.  But I truly love Ukraine.. Always has.  We went for lunch at my aunt's I met the groom, he is charming and super tall. Guess hubby is not the tallest in the clan anymore:) T

Best end of holidays ever (or Survival of the Fittest Cardiff)

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Remember last year I went to see my friend Nora to climb the wall? Well I was so inspired by these awesome people  that I have singed up myself. The event was the next day after our holidays.... Now I can say it was the best end of holidays ever, but a day before I was terrified. ... It was so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also had a most amazing team of people supporting me and being my paparazzi. Once again big big thank you goes to Owen, Sarah and Mel.  But my dear hubby had to go home since he was working that day. Sad face. But I believe guys kept him updated. The race was divided into waves and I was in sensible wave 5 which started at 11am.... I did not think how high everything will be and how very short I actually am. That was until I say these stacks of hay. Oh dear me, it was hard, but I managed without a boost or anything. We climb over, jumped over and climbed under, slid on our bellies and went into the river... I felt amazing

Spanish Sunshine

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Oh how much my other half hated the hot weather... And how much I loved the salty sea....  Great holidays we had. It is always different when you are going away with family. Bit tricky at times to be honest, but good times been had! We sunbathed, read books, drunk and eat some amazing Spanish produce. Wish I could bring home a these legs of delish ham... Hmmm.... Ham.... And Spanish wine!!  I was actually very good and did go for a run twice. Beautiful trail along the beach, but I had to get up fairly early to avoid over heating.  And hubby did not burn in that amazing sun... but had to keep to the shade and baste the poor guy in sun factor 30.  I really did not wanted to leave... But hey if you do not comeback you will have nothing to look forward like your next holidays!  And I had an amazing end of my holidays... I did the Survival of the Fittest!