Guests! with presents!

So I was struggling not to fall asleep before the guests arrived. Actually one of my second cousins was expected to come and stay for a couple of days.

And honestly, I was sooo tired I thought I could possibly pass out.

Instead I changed (into one of my white jeans and the Supergirl tee which I just LOVE) and applied a bit of make-up (which has been a very rare thing lately) and I surprised myself by making a couple of little braids and then braiding them in a bigger plait. I usually have my hair in a bun on top of my head these days. Simple and out of the way.

The matter is that the last time I met this second cousin who is coming to stay was about 5 years ago. pretty much, huh? though as kids we used to be really close.

I don't have any distinct memories of him as an adult and I assumed that he would feel the same.
So this impression I was going to make was to be literally the first impression, right? And we all know how important it is.

It's not that I'm making too much unnecessary fuss about him. I mean, you have to agree that it would be stupid to meet him in my usual homewear and home hairdo :D

Anyways, turned out he was staying at my uncle's, just a couple of bus-stops towards the city center.
And he brought some quite nice presents :) A bottle of vodka with a box of chocolates. And a lovely shampoo and conditioner set which is perfectly suitable for my rather picky hair! The choice wasn't his, though. His stepmom got it for me. And there's Dad's favourite hand cream! How did she know?

And when he left with my uncle, I couldn't be less tired and sleepy. I was rather agitated that next day I would give him a proper tour of the town!

Next thing you know I am in the kitchen, stuffing my face with pasta and stewed vegies :S I just love carrots, peas and corn as a side-dish. Especially carrots!
And you can imagine my disappointment when everyone (including Dad) refused to have a dinner and had only tea.
So I guess that's why I was annihilating all the food :D So much effort wasn't going to be wasted.

I don't have any pics with this newly arrived cousin, so instead I'm posting this lovely picture of me with Arthur. This one was taken on his birthday. And I assure you, I'm wearing this supergirl T :D which is hard to be distinguished.

 

Have noting to add to this. So night everyone.

(Next thing you know I'll be starting my entries with: Hi everyone. Geez.)