BUSY

The last few weeks have been really hectic. Uni is in full swing again which only means two things: endless reading and an influx of deadlines. With all that being said, I've finally reached my third year! Only two more years to go before I will (hopefully) be standing on that stage accepting my degree classification. Both scary and exciting! So for now at least, I don't mind the extra reading and hardwork so much. 

It's not been all work and no play the last couple weeks. My boyfriend Jamie came to spend two weeks with me and my family. Jamie lives in London which means that fitting in the time to travel and see each other can often be stressful and difficult. Those of you who have experienced a long distance relationship can sympathise, I'm sure. Even though it can be hard at times, we make it work. A lot of people seem to have negative views about long distance relationships. Yes I agree, they aren't ideal,but I believe in that old phrase "absence makes the heart grow fonder". It's true- the longer you are away from somebody you care about, the more you seem to appreciate that special time that you do get to spend together. If you want something to work, you'll find a way. 

Jamie & I

During Jamie's time here, we managed to do a lot and enjoyed spending quality time together, eating at some of the best restaurants along the way. We went to one of my favourite restaurants ever. The Marcliffe. The food there is just second to none and I'm really glad Jamie got to experience the food and the atmosphere there before it sadly closes down. He had a huge sirloin steak which, (judging by the time it took him to finish it), I'd say he enjoyed ;-). And I had the amazing Caesar salad, complete with tempura prawns and Canadian maple bacon. Heaven on a plate. 

Huge sirloin steak… 16oz to be exact

Simply delicious!

We also dined at Nargile the night before Jamie left. I hadn't been to this restaurant in quite some time. (Over 2 years!). But I was so glad to learn that the standard and quality of food had stayed exactly the same during all that time. They do the best Turkish/ Mediterranean food. Most of which is surprisingly healthy. Bonus! 

We ordered three starters- calamari, hummus and pitta bread and arancini (risotto balls), all of my which were delicious. I could have easily just eaten starters all evening! For main course, I had the best steak and prawn kebab which was served with rice and a small side salad. All round, this meal was pretty amazing and I will definitely have to return sometime in the very near future!

Sadly, Jamie has gone back to London now but hopefully he will be back sometime soon and we can enjoy spending time together again! Until then, I go back to my full-on university life where the reading is mounting up and the deadlines are looming!