I love snow. No, I really do. When I was at school there was nothing better than snow days and having the day off because the snow (admittedly not even that bad compared to most parts of the world) made it too unsafe to drive. There was nothing better than running out and having a snowball right or building a snowman etc. Or stomping around in the snow, screaming your head off. So yes, I love snow … or I did when I was kid / teenager. Now fast-forward a handful of years to when I am the ripe (not so) old age of 28. I hate snow. No, I really do. It’s so annoying. Trains cancelled. Road’s ungritted. Black ice on the roads and pavements so damn slippery. It was fine when I was a kid and I could take the day off but now that I am working, it’s another matter. I finally see what my parents were complaining about all those years. I am really sick of it and I just want it to go away.

I had a training course booked last week, when the snow hit Manchester. Manchester town centre (where my course was) was thankfully not that bad but where I live, it was bad. Really bad. Anyway, we still managed to get out but the trains into Manchester were either cancelled or delayed. I had to rely on Taxi’s (don’t drive) from my dads work to get into town. Needless to say, I will be very happy if I don’t see snow again this year. Don’t get me wrong, despite my ranting I do love snow but eh, it’s nice around Christmas time when I don’t have to work (sorry to those who do work Christmas time) and I can go and have some fun.

In other news, I found out that I was a victim of credit fraud. :eek: It’s very scary to know how easily it can be done. I am very careful about where I shop online or use my card but in the end, it still happened to me. I can’t even begin to tell you how annoying and frustrating it is. And especially when you know it might not even be your fault as some banks have been fined for losing bank details of customers. Seriously, how irresponsible can you be. You try everything to be careful and then your bank goes and leaves an unencrypted CDs will all your details lying around. Pathetic.

So what is everyone getting for Christmas (I can’t believe it’s not that far now). I have bought all my family their presents and have even bought myself some (what I like buying things for myself). The best part is, is that my parents gave a budget of how much they will give us and so I have decided to put that towards a Gucci bag. Obviously, I will also have to put some towards it but I am so happy ‘cos I’ve always wanted on. I was going to buy it online but after my card fiasco, I think I will go into London and buy it from Selfridges. Eee, I can’t wait as I know which one I want. Aw man, I have to wait until the weekend to go into London but oh well, it will be worth it and I can’t wait.

This weekend is my work’s Christmas party. Hopefully, it will be fun but I can’t believe I am missing the Xfactor finals and Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals. Must sneak out to do some votes!