18th Birthday

Another milestone marked in my life. Finally turned 18 today and I don't feel anything different. There was the normal school day, double English Language, double Chemistry Salters and a free which I "did my maths" (I was on the phone to my boyfriend most of the hour). Top this off, most of my friends forgot it was my birthday. My presents from my parents were average: mother gave me an advent calendar and dad gave me fishing waders (I've been fishing twice in my life). My neighbour gave me a teddy holding a 18th Key. SJ gave me an 18th balloon, 18th mug and terry's chocolate orange (all wrapped in 18th wrapping paper). Another friend gave me a magnetic bracelet, then JM invited me over to hers to stargaze (can't wait!!).

Despite the lack of excitement during my actual birthday, my parents gave me £170 and said I could organise a trip to Bath which went ahead the previous Saturday. After meeting up with my mates over a Starbucks and buying Burger King for lunch for a couple of other guys we were meeting (for the first time) who were coming from Chippenham, we all went to see Immortals in the Odeon.

Immortals

After two hours snuggling next to Andy and trying not to be sick over *SPOILER* seeing women roasting to death, people cutting their tongues off and a guy being hit in the nuts by a wooden mallet, *SPOILER* (end) we wondered around to Victoria play park (because I'm a child at heart) bought a friend an ice-cream and then heading off to say goodbye to three of the guys who went to see Rise Against (must say I'm quite jealous). This unfortunately included my gorgeous Andy :(

The remaining three of us strolled to the gym to wait for HS who was joining us after her shift. She managed to recognise us through our failed attempts at looking like young chavs with our hoods up (HS: I saw JM's blue hair and Morgan's but I didn't recognise Jaki).

£200+ from our pockets into a coconut shell

We went to a restaurant recommended by HS and had the best night ever. However, the train bringer three other mates were delayed because of a fire at Avoncliffe station. So we had to wait a fair amount of time before we ordered our main courses. We got on with out starters. Coconut coated shrimps are mans best food combination. I felt like I was in heaven. The chicken pot stickers were delicious too. We finally left the place £200 lighter, with full stomachs. I felt like I was carrying a baby. The night ended with a light sobering up stroll and a diverted train ride home (because of the damaged track).

All in all, it was the best birthday of my life!