Hospital and Shopping

Hospitals - I hate them. I have always associated them with Death. 

I need to go though, it's got to the point now where I have no choice. 

But the Hospital I went to is the worst - I avoid that Hospital at all costs if I can, but unfortunately I needed an urgent appointment and that is the only one that could offer me an urgent one.

This particular hospital I associate with some very bad points in my life - as a child, I was constantly there because of bullying-related illness and one of the worst experiences of my life as a teen. So being at that hospital brings bad memories i'd rather not think of - the hospital has not changed much either, so that doesn't help.

I could feel myself tense up the moment I walked into the main entrance and felt very on edge, I couldn't wait to get out of that place. The consultant I saw ordered a Blood Test to be done, so with my form I went along to Phlebotomy - I couldn't believe my eyes, it was manic in there and it was only 9.30am - the worst part? They had only just called number 75 and I was number 6 (They count downwards). So I found a manager and told a little white lie, saying I had another appointment in 25 mins and needed to hurry up.

I don't normally like pushing in on the queue, but I had to get out of there and fortunately, they fell for it and I was seen straight away. If I never have to go back there, it won't be too soon. I can't stand that place, I was out of there in record time - 40 mins later, when I got outside, the relief was enormous and I hurried away from there as quick as possible.

After, in true tradition - I went shopping. I needed to though, It helped me relax - and my Mum's partner owns his own business in the same town, so I went to see him after, that calmed me down - just having someone I know nearby helps alot. I enjoyed the shopping trip and got some more fantastic bargains, but I was also glad to get home, my feet were killing me and I was exhausted - I find hospital visits so draining, and it shows, because this time I left my keys in my front door - usually I will cross a road and almost get run over or trip on something silly (like my own feet!), i get exhausted and I am a danger to myself.

So here is what I spent on my shopping trip:

Bon Marche: Yoga Trousers, 2 tops = £19.50

Ann Harvey: 3 Tops = £14.00

Debenhams: 2 Tops, 3 trousers = £20.15

BHS: 4 tops, 1 pair of trousers = £22.50

Primark: 4 tops, 3 pairs of leggings, 2 packs of socks = £24.50

Brunch: Hash Brown & Lemonade at McDonalds = £2.00

Travel: £4.20 (Used to get Taxi's - Saved £30+ if I had of gone by Taxi)

Total: £106.85

Bargains :-)