Bunch of juggling hippies...

Friday
So, off I went and (eventually) found Jennifer and Abi at the train station. As the buses didn't appear to be going along Princes Street, we decided to go get our party packs for New Year on the way home. This did seem to be a bit of a detour (!), but it was ok as I wheeled Abi's bag for her, and Jennifer managed without much moaning. Got back to the flat, had some dinner, and then ventured off to see Ali's band again. I'm addicted! Jennifer accused me of flirting (probably because I was) with some people, but it's all allowed, so there. Back home for some Spaced and bed.

Saturday
After limited sleep due to Jennifer being a bed hog, bBreakfast and showers happened, fairly slowly, as Abi needed more Spaced. Then we headed to find Emily after some sale shopping. By sale shopping, I mean attempting to go into shops and then leaving again. It was horrible!! We got Emily and as she is very good at packing light, we went for a wander to find out about ghost tours for later. After deciding a plan we realised we needed to get food and get to the flat, so we went for a buffet and then bus. Quick visit home and bus back to town for the tour. It turns out that we weren't the only people with that plan, so we changed our minds as we couldn't hear! So we found a quiz machine in one pub and Donald from orchestra in another, before heading to George Street for a FLAMING CAR RACE!!

Firstly we saw a bagpipe orchestra, then a ceilidh in the street, as well as all sorts of other crazy things, like people jumping on springly stilts and people cutting hair. But we knew what we'd come for and went in the hunt of cars on fire. It turned out to be in an hour, so we found mulled wine and came back. The event itself was a chariot race performed by (I think) members of a German circus. I so should look it up, but can't be bothered... I like not knowing some things. Which is good, considering how much I don't know. Anyway, waffling! There were chariots and fire and fireworks and it was highly entertaining and amusing. Hurrah! Not sure if Jennifer’s friends liked it too much (it was a bit weird…) but I think Jennifer did at least.

Sunday
New Year's Eve
Getting up and showering and breakfast took longer due to a bunch of juggling hippies also trying to get up and shower and breakfast. There was no floor space in my room due to a double mattress on the floor, nor any in the living room, and lots of people milling around the kitchen. I decided the best thing to do was stand in the corner and wash up. So I did. For ages. But it was great! I was surrounded by people but didn’t have to talk to any. I had a migraine coming on, and didn’t want it for the evening, so when Jennifer, Abi and Emily went to town I had a bath in glitter and mooched around exceedingly grumpily, mostly in the dark. It did me the world of good and by the time the got back I was all grumped out and finally a little chirpy about the evening out. So I had a drink. Here the memory gets hazy.
The Street Party was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, so we firstly went to a party near mine to kidnap Mr Dan Paterson, who was in town for the night. We then walked across to Newington in the rain, to get to a party just in time for midnight (I *think* I talked to my dad and cousins on route). After that party there was another. It must have rained as there is one picture of me and I looked a bit drowned. This (and Abi telling me) is the only way I know what I was wearing for the evening! I wasn’t really dressed for a party, as I thought we’d be outside all night at the party, and didn’t intend to take off my coat. Oh well. I’ve probably looked worse… I was wearing my wellies though, and remember that I jumped (or jamp, as the correct past tense surely should be) in all the puddles I could find on the way home. Got home about 5.30 and decided to sleep on the sofa, so when the hippies got back I talked rubbish a bit more.

Monday
New Year's Day
Had about 3 hours sleep and then was up and awake! Same as the day before really, I just pottered around and tidied, whilst surrounded by people. Jen and the others went to get their trains, and I watched the Chronicles of Riddick (RUBBISH!) with hippies, before going to the pub. This was silly but very fun. I got tipsy and flirted with all 5 boys. Hurrah! Ooh, I practised cello too. Go me!

Tuesday
After 3 hours sleep and 2 more hours lying around I got bored and did more washing up. I’m not very good at sleeping, especially with other people in my bed that take up too much space. Hippies all had to go, which was a bit sad. But then Adam rescued me by suggesting a trip up Arthur’s Seat. I’d forgotten about no sleep, so half way up was VERY tired! But we made it, along with the world and his dog. Then a pint, more walk, tea, more walk, bed. I watched Big in bed. I want a trampoline and bunk beds.

Wednesday
Now. I ache everywhere. Really need not to drink for a while! But going to meet Shaun from his train now, so we’ll probably then go to the pub. :-)