One of my friends has a birthday today, so as we hadn't seen each other for a while, we met up at another friend's house and sat chatting, drinking wine and snacked on crisps, popcorn and maltesers while we put the world to rights or, in this case, and the world put to rights in our own way. Subjects ranged from work (we all work in schools though different ones from each other), men, kids etc while x factor was on in the background.

We don't do this often enough, due to all three of us being very busy, but it was nice all the same, to catch up where we left off and to finish the evening with a smile.

Unfortunately, our time together ended all too soon, but hoping that we can catch up where we left off in a few weeks time. Having people here is difficult, particularly if they are not keen on dogs as my two love visitors, but that doesn't stop me from feeling guilty for not inviting people round to share a drink or two. Also Nigel is often around as well so that doesn't make it easy to have a girly chat if he is in the room (though knowing him he would probably join in!). I try to keep in touch with people as often as possible, but again that doesn't always work - how many times have I thought must phone so and so, then before I know it it is 9 o'clock at night? I hate phoning people after a certain point in the evening though there is no excuse for not sending a text now and again lol!

Till the next time we get together I will have to remember to try and keep in touch and not be such a bad friend really. to my friend who may read this, hun thank you for yesterday, it lifted my spirits more than you will ever know.

Hugs to all my friends xx