Happy Friday Ragers and Ragettes!!!! I am in a great mood because it is Friday!!! Whoop whoop!!! I am rocking today a fuchsia, black and grey
striped jumper dress with black leggings (I am honestly loving these things!!)
and some black ballet pumps....yes you read that right. I have reasons for wearing these today. I am also wearing my new favourite lipstick. It’s a deeper wine coloured red. It’s a gorgeous colour! I am so tempted to go out and buy at least 4
more tubes of it.
Good news also. Suzanne is in the hospital but she is recovering. I have been messaging her trying to keep her amused. Please get better Suzanne!!!!! I miss you!!!
I am also excited because in 10 weeks I am going to
Amsterdam!!!! I am beyond excited for
this!!!
It all came about a month ago. We were in work and I was chatting to the
lads in despair about going home for Christmas.
Now I don’t mind going home for Christmas. I get to see my parents but one thing I have
learned is that when you live away from home as long as I have and then you go
back to see your parents it can be...well.....erm......trying.
My Mama is the worst.
If I have a glass of wine (she is tee total) instantly, are you an
alcoholic? For ages it has been why aren’t
you married? When are you going to have a child? Stop piercing and tattooing
your body. Have you gained weight? And the list goes on!!!
I was chatting to the lads about this and I said that I need
a vacation from my break in America.
They said where would you go? And
I said some place like Amsterdam. They
all looked at me and it clicked.
I went to my desk and did some research. And before I knew it I found flights and an
apartment accommodates 10 people. I
told the lads excitedly and on payday we all booked it!
And I am now beyond excited.
Amsterdam is a great city.
Besides the culture, history,
scenery , great vintage shops, and atmosphere, they have “coffee shops” that
serve beer, coffee and marijuana.
Now let’s get something straight. I am not a major pot smoker. I have maybe smoked the stuff about 6 times in
my 30 plus years of living. It’s something
that I can take or leave. I am more of a
cigarettes and alcohol sort of girl. But
when I go to Amsterdam, I plan on relaxing and indulging in the giggle
weed. I don’t plan on getting wrecked
though. Someone will need to be the
responsible adult!!!
I went to Amsterdam in 2011 with a hen party (bachelorette party
to people in America) . It was August
and it was the best weekend I ever had. The
bride to be was a bridezilla and threw temper tantrums when she didn’t get her
way.
I remember the Friday that we arrived. It was a lovely, warm August morning. We took the short flight (an hour and 20 minutes)
and arrived. The train station was in
the airport. We got the train to the
city center (there is a train to the city center every 20 minutes) and when we
got to Dam Square, the sun was bright and it was lovely and warm. We checked into our hotel (just off Dam
Square) and headed out into the city center to explore.
We went to a cafe and the Bride’s sister bought some
pot. We rolled a joint and shared
it. It was relaxing. We had a laugh especially when the bride’s
mum came in and in her Irish accent said “ are ya sure that this is the best
pot that you can get? I don’t wantcha
smoking somethin’ that is substandard.”
We all giggled even more!!!
It was a laugh!!! We then went
roaming the streets of Amsterdam and were giggling about everything.
Then the munchies hit.
I needed food and I needed it at that moment!!! I then saw a sign that said “Best Chips in
Amsterdam”. It was in a blue and yellow
cone shaped paper. I knew I needed to try these chips.
I ordered a big cone of chips with garlic mayonnaise and
cheese. I was in heaven!!!! They were the best chips I ever ate. Ever!!!!
As the afternoon drew on we went to the shop bought some
alcohol and just chilled. We then got
ready to go out. All 8 of us went out
together but 4 of us split away from the group.
We ended up going on our own adventure.
We went to a few bars. Then we
decided to go find a night club. One of
the girls was a professional dancer. So
we danced until they threw us out at 4am.
We then went across Dam square singing and laughing.
Such great memories.
It was a great time. I don’t know
if I just wanted to recreate the moment.
I am not that fresh faced girl that I was 3 years ago. I am a different woman. So many things have changed since then. But I have always wanted to go back.
So, January 30th – February 1st, 10 of
us are going to Amsterdam which looks like it will be an epic weekend.
It’s basically everyone from work let loose. We all agree that someone will get arrested, someone
will sleep with a dodgy prostitute and no doubt someone will get so wastes that they will end up naked duct taped to a fence somewhere. All I know is that it is going to be the best weekend ever!
Christmas? Nah. It will be great to see the family, but
Amsterdam? I can let my hair down, laugh
and enjoy a great city with great company.
And that’s what I intend on doing!!!
It’s great to have something to look forward to.
So until next time Ragers and Ragettes. Keep your head and standards high and your
heels even higher!
Lots of love,
The Fabulous Betty Rage xxxxxx
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