Day One.

This is the first time I've blogged. EVER. So excuse my lack of knowledge or fancy layout.
Today has been a rather average Sunday. Arose from my pit at the usual time, slaved over some work but then the 'average' part changed.
It was my Auntie's birthday bash at her house at lunchtime, and of course, I was dragged to make an appearance. I don't mind the old family gatherings, as long as it's family and folks I actually talk to. When I arrived, I was completely baffled by the number of people I didn't know and of course this leads to me getting awfully nervous and a tad perspired. After many of the same questions of 'How are you?', 'How is school?', 'What year are you in again?' and 'Aren't you tall?!', I'm finally set free and proceed to the lavishly layed-out buffet spread.
I'm one to enjoy my food, but there was barely anything I liked. This disappointed me to a great degree, as I'd even skipped breakfast and snacking for this. All the food did look lovely, and I'm sure it all tasted delightful, but being fussy I decided to stick with chicken breast in a sun-dried tomato sauce and a very British pork and apple sandwich. Oh, and a hint of coleslaw to satisfy my 'veggie' needs.
Throughout my time there, I got the same suggestion of 'So Laura, have you ever thought about joining the RAF or the Navy?' WHAT. ERR NOO. Have you seen me?! I don't think they're really looking for whales to throw themselves over logs in an ungraceful, dissatisfying fashion. If I were a couple of dress sizes smaller, I'd consider it, but I'm too damn lazy.
I never knew my family were so keen in suggesting I join the 'Physical Forces'. There must be a message in this...
It's probably due to the fact that my cousin Claire has just graduated from Durham and is now in the RAF, doing some systems weaponry thing. But she's very skinny and very able in everything she does and is put forward to do, whereas I am more like a hippo on opium. Not a very good combo.
In the end, I suppose the day wasn't too bad. I did get to see family members that I don't often see, which is nice.
Today has made me think and appreciate my muffin-top self, knowing that I'll be damn happy sat in my timps chair playing Stravinsky, Mozart, Schubert, Rachmaninov and Co...