Work Night Out || Blogmas Day 9

As a lifeguard, I have 'casual'/'relief' contracts with two different councils, which means I can pick up shifts at my local leisure centres both here at uni and when I go home, which is really handy!

Last year, I went to the Christmas night out with my colleagues at home, but this year I won't be home in time to attend their night out. However, my work here decided to have their night out a bit earlier than last year, so I was able to make it this evening.

This was the first time I had socialised with these colleagues outside of work so it was really nice, even though quite a few people couldn't make it and people kept dropping out at the last minute!

We decided to go to Pizza Express for a 3 course meal. I didn't do the professional blogger thing and take photos of my food (partly because I was a bit embarrassed to, and partly because I was so hungry after a day spent in the library looking forward to this meal that I got tucked right in without stopping to snap!), but I had the Doughballs, followed by La Reine classic pizza (prosciutto, mushrooms and black olives), and then the Sticky Toffee Bundt Cake with Salted Caramel Ice Cream for dessert. The food was delicious and I happily ate every morsel (and didn't feel too stuffed until I ate all of my extremely sweet and rich desert!)

We also each got a lovely glass of prosecco included, which for me was really festive because I only really drink it on special occasions like birthdays or Christmas/New Year.

It was really nice to chat away to everyone and laugh. We also did a Secret Santa. The person I gave to seemed to really like their presents, and I received some gorgeous, warm fluffy socks, a festive Vanilla Chai body wash from the Body Shop, and a massive bar of Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate (which I'll have to strictly ration myself with as I face exams this week!)

Once the bill was all sorted, a few of us headed to another bar for a drink, and after that I decided to call it night. Back in the flat, I have put on my cosy socks (which are not only extremely cute but
greatly appreciated in this freezing cold flat tonight!) and might watch a wee bit of tv before bed. It wasn't at all a wild night, mostly because I need to revise tomorrow but also because there weren't loads of us out, but it was nice to put on some make up and have a nice dinner out for sure! The weekend treat I really needed.

If you're headed out with workmates or friends in the next week or two, I hope you have a lovely time!

Catriona x