Sister's Christmas, STI Test and Boudoir Photoshoot!

I headed down South to spend a weekend with my oldest sisters, nieces and nephew and it turned into a bit of a sexy themed week with an STI test and boudoir photoshoot. 

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After what feels like months and months of working on editing and reviewing vlogs, videos and pictures, I finally finished editing, sharing, writing and posting all of my USA and Canada trip content. It has taken so much time and energy and I ended up really starting to resent it and for the first time, not enjoy editing just because it was taking so long and content kept being corrupted which was so frustrating. Nevertheless, it's all now live and up for you to enjoy, and a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders. 

Every year, we try to get together for a sister's Christmas celebration. With me in Nottingham, my little sister in Wakefield, my dad in Wales and my too oldest sister's down South, it can be a little tricky. It is also hard because my two oldest sister's don't speak to each other and haven't for over 5 years now. We decided last year that we were going to do two separate weekend's to prevent arguments and stress, but this year that didn't happen again, and it was also a little up in the air because my middle sister was potentially moving back into her newly renovated home.

I headed down bright and early on Saturday morning and arrived at their mum's house about 11am, to see my middle sister and niece. We had a nice little catch and played together, before my dad and his girlfriend arrived about 45 minutes later. We then decided to head out for a little lunch and my little sister arrived just in time. We went into the town centre and bought bagels for everyone. It was so busy so we had to sit outside and it was absolutely freezing! We then got back to the house and warmed up, eating dessert at the house, before opening presents with my niece and playing with those for a little while.

At 5pm, we headed to my oldest sister's house. We caught up and chatted, before eating a lovely home cooked meal. We then played board games and watched a film in the evening, before I accidently fell asleep, not once but twice...oops! As it approached 10pm, we headed off to a hotel to stay the night there, and then woke up in the morning to head back over for a lovely full English breakfast catered to individuals. 

We then went on a 2 hour Christmas walk to a garden centre for cake, again sitting outside, before walking back. I'm a very slow walker anyway, and that hasn't got better since being poorly, struggling with recovery and likely having long Covid. My niece stayed with me, whilst everyone else sped ahead but it was actually so lovely to chat and have that long one on one time. I'm glad I did because then she went to a friends house in the evening. My dad left quite quickly before we got back, but my little sister and I stayed a little longer to enjoy time with our sister. We ended up ordering Dominoes in the evening and it hit the spot perfectly! 

I drove back to Nottingham and a friend came round in the evening. I was absolutely shattered so accidentally fell asleep very quickly into watching the NFL, and then woke up in the middle of the night with lots of energy again. The next day, we headed to Bill's for a yummy meal, then to Winter Wonderland for music and drinks, then the day after went to Pizza Express and to shop for some last minute Christmas presents. 

When I got back, I did do an STI test at home and I'll share a full review of the experience in the New Year but it was so quick and easy. I would defintely recommend just for peace of mind. I mainly did it because I've had 2 UTIs in less than a month and I just don't know why, so it was really to seek answers. Spoiler...no STIs! I also ended up winning a boudoir photoshoot and I honestly can't even explain how amazing the whole experience was. I really will be sharing the whole journey and review in the New Year, but I would say, if you ever get the opportunity, do it! 

I drove to my friends house to pick up a package she had for me on the way back, as it was only supposed to be a 7 minute drive. Well 35 minutes later, I finally arrived thanks to awful traffic around a shopping area, and had a very very flat tyre. I'd actually been beeped by a passer by to let me know. I couldn't see any damage when I got out the car, but luckily I have my little kit in the car, so I inflated the wheel in hopes for the best. It was 0.2 bars and should have been 2.5! I did the others whilst I was there and they were all a little low but I haven't touched them in almost a year. I did end up finally getting the package and going inside to meet the cats briefly, before wishing them a Merry Christmas. 

When I got back, I had a few moments to chill and catch my breath, before packing and loading the car for my Christmas in Wakefield. I checked the tyre again and it had gone down slightly so I inflated it again, hoping it was because I'd previously inflated on hot tyres after driving. I drove to my mum's, very quickly unloaded and then got straight back in the car to head to Pizza Hut to meet up with a friend. I was a little late because then my fuel light also came on so I stopped for fuel too. We had a lovely meal and catch up. She's just returned from an incredible honeymoon in Jamaica and it was the first time meeting her since the wedding, now as a wife and Mrs! When I got back to the farm, mum and I had a little catch up before discussing plans over Christmas and then going to bed.