The perfect birthday-eve

Tonight I was well and truly spoiled by my lovely host family. Seeing as I'll be going out with friends from work on my actual birthday, they treated me to steak and wine at this lovely pub called the Byrneleigh, followed by a quiz hosted by their friends' daughter. This might sound like a bit of a weird idea, but anyone that knows me will know that I love a good quiz! Catriona came too and it was nice to catch up with her; she's moved into her own place now and has a Greek couple staying with her as a homestay, so she's promised we can go over and eat Greek food one night which should be lush! Sadly we didn't win, but it was nice to meet Shelley and Simon, Aussie friends of Vic and John, and their daughter Izzy, who's studying medicine at UWA. Simon, like John and Jamie, is really into his sailing and said I can come out with them on the boat and learn the ropes (literally) someday soon. I've always wanted to sail! They even bought me a glass of champagne when they found out it was my birthday, which I thought was really sweet of them considering they'd just met me. A nice, relaxed evening was just what I needed with my big experiment and post-work drinks looming.