One more [sad] thing..

I didn't mention one thing that happened over the summer that absolutely crushed me.. The passing of my beloved hound Jess. I don't really talk about it and when someone says her name I just go silent and sad.. But here it goes:

It was around mid July time before Portugal (horrible timing) when she was looking uncomfortable, we later found out she had an aggressive tumour underneath her. She was so brave and soldiered on like it wasn't there whatsoever, it was only when she 'went' after putting her down that she yelped in pain, which showed how much pain she was in at the time.

It was devastating for all of us, but I was a mess for weeks, and cherished the last 4 days of her before the dreaded 'appointment' every pet owner wants to avoid. She went peacefully, and I was the last thing she saw, with puppy beside me (who has grown a lot and now the dog of the house) I had to be there, she was my best friend, my world, my Jess, my dog. She couldn't of asked for a better 10 and a half years. 

She did have an operation 3 years ago to remove a tiny tumour, so she lived a long and great life. I think of her and miss her everyday. 'Jess' Field' and 'Jess' Track', which I always jog on, I always do a little gesture to remember her.. Sad I know but I always think of her. Must of taken 1000s of dog walks on those fields, they will forever be hers. 

RIP Lovely Jess

It's been a while..

It's been a long while since I last blogged a post, and a lot has happened! 

Firstly, I did finish that mahoosive dissertation for my degree, a whole 10,000 words and most importantly, I GOT THE DEGREE!! A very pleasing 2:2! I was/am still ecstatic with that grade. My mum and dad especially were very proud, huge support throughout but as for myself it still hasn't sunk in! The fact that it's all over and that I have a BSc (Hons) Degree in Business Computing, incredible. The graduation day itself was brilliant and emotional with mum and dad attending; [see photo] and the fact my gown [and hat] combo were comfortable apart from the green 'V' which kept falling down!! Especially walking up to collect my certificate, hilarious yet annoying. The best and worst part was saying goodbye to my classmates and goodbye to our awesome tutor Karen, without her I would of been screwed. She 'got' me, unlike a lot of other tutors/teachers in the past. I'll end my education 'journey' and  6 years with CCN with: Farewell City College, thanks for the memories and friends from First Diploma, National Dip & the Degree! :) .. Education.. never again. 

Man Utd won the league, and the great legend Sir Alex Ferguson retired from management. Words wouldn't come close to how amazing he was as a manager. I, like very few Utd supporters, am PATIENT in Moyes, he will come good. Despite this poor start! We're a very patient club. It'll take him a year or two. 

That's not all that happened, I had a very immense and sexual holiday to my second home Portugal. I WILL move there one day, mark my words, I will make it my future home. 

But right now, I can't believe it's Christmas, and I especially cannot believe I have finished my Christmas shopping. I'm usually behind with that every year, but definitely in the mood this year! 

I better go hunt the comical annual "Bah Humbug" crimbo hat. Lul

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