another real weekend

it's a particularly special feeling being able to close out the weekend with the sense that i did precisely what i *should* have been doing with my weekend: resting my soul.

yesterday got off to a busy start - first, i published my new video. afterwards, we did a quick grocery shopping, which is normal, but then rushed home so that i could make it to the school in time for mr smear's class "family day".

a bird shat on my shoulder along the way. it was lucky. for the bird. i guess some things don't change.

we tried to get haircuts and failed, stopped at eazy cafe for a delicious lunch and coffee, then chilled the rest of the day. mr smear got hot chocolate with marshmallows. predictably, he loves it.

this morning started off with me "reading the papers" while mr smear played minecraft, but eventually - when it was his breakfast time and *my* play time - i fired up kingdom hearts iii to see what all the fuss was about.

it's amazing. it's a final fantasy with disney characters, and mr smear totally got into it with me.

in the afternoon, we all walked to the city centre, and were joined for a while by sailor. gd really wanted hummus, and after a little bit of a mission we eventually returned to abu dhabi and all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. the walk home was nice, though a bit chilly.

i needed a hot bath when we got home, and the evening was peaceful and enjoyable. mr smear pleaded with me until i agreed to a hot chocolate with marshmallows before bed...

i'm tired. my body's a bit sore. i think i'm going to do some stand-up gaming and then go to bed ;)