Shenanigan-ing about with work

I've had an eventful few weeks at work - it's been very "play hard, work hard." Very busy but we still manage to find the time to unwind.

Last week, Lou was behind organising our work's charity event for Wear it Pink. It was amazing! A lot of people from work turned up and there was an auction as well. I enjoyed bidding on things with no intention of winning. True class (ha ha).

On Wednesday, I went to Cartoon Network's launch party for the new Scooby Doo. It was a halloween party but I foolishly didn't dress up! It was loads of fun with all my lovely co-workers who I just adore. The venue was brilliant as well - it was a Vinopolis, which is sort of a wine tasting venue. All in all very good night!

RED premiere.

Long overdue post about my experience at the RED premiere. I'll make it really short and sweet. The movie was awesome and the experience was brilliant as ever. We arrived and went straight up the red carpet. Lou even had to point out that we walked directly past Helen Mirren.

The movies then all came out to introduce the film - so we got to see Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren and Mary Louise Parker! Very exciting experience.(not the greatest photo as everybody's flashes were going off - but you get the point!)

RED premiere

Proper post to come... way too tired right now.

belated wishes among other things.

Also - wanna wish everyone a belated Happy Thanksgiving!

It's unfortunate that non-North-Americans don't get this amazing holiday. Luckily for me, Mabel is cooking turkey dinner on Saturday and has graciously invited me to attend. So looking forward to it - despite the fact that it will obviously not be as good as Mom's (things never are).

Work has been busy as ever - it was nice though to have Monday off. It's made this week fly by. Can't believe it's already Thursday! We're starting to get an influx of events in the diary work-wise, so I've got quite a few things to look forward to. Today I've just gotten an invite for an event celebrating the launch of the new Scooby Doo programme (buying kids airtime has its perks). Hilariously though, this event - promoting a child's programme - is being held at Vinopolis. An amazing venue that's known for wine tasting and such.

Other than that, nothing new to report.

Except. 65 days til I'm home!!

x

praha-ha-ha

Time for a proper post about my weekend away to Prague!

We left early (and I mean EARLY - caught a cab to airport at 3am!) and arrived in Prague just before noon. We couldn't check in yet but luckily our friends were already there. So we ditched our luggage in their room and went off to explore. We ended up climbing up to Prague's highest point where the castle and subsequent cathedral were located. It was a beauty. And as was the view.

We then went searching for a pub that Time Out has said was quite good. Once we finally found it, we realised it wasn't that great. Well, the beer was. But the food? Not so much. I ordered dumplings and got a pile of what seemed to be steamed bread. Lou ordered pork crackling and got a bowl of lard. Makes for a good memory but not a very good meal!

That night we went out on the town - mostly just hopping from pub to pub. Mark (one our friends that went along) wanted to catch the first Boston - Phoenix match in a bar but unfortunately, all they were playing was American College Football! Too funny. Lots of Americans loving it though. All in all the evening out was very fun. One of Lou's friends lives in Prague and took us to a more local place and it was by far one of the coolest bars I've been to. She led us into a normal looking pub but then we went to the very back, down some stairs, through a tunnel, more stairs and then finally to the back room which was like an underground cellar. So cool.

You can smoke in bars in Prague and as the bar was underground, very little ventilation = lots of smoke. As demonstrated in this photo.

The next day we spent most of the morning sleeping - pretty tired out from the day before to be honest. We then went on to watch the Boston - Phoenix opener. SO good! I miss watching hockey - so it was great. It made me feel back at home. Though it was funny to hear Europeans trying to say LET'S GO BOSTON. About 12,000 people turned out for the game and the atmosphere was great. And for once, beer and food was appropriately priced at the stadium. That's definitely a first!

Our last day was spent checking out the BEAUTIFUL clock tower (where the video was taken).

We then finished our time in Prague with an amazing traditional Czech meal - which was the total opposite from our first experience!

All in all, Prague was a beautiful city and a great weekend.

czech me out

just a quick video - will do a proper post with pictures later! x