Sun 27 Nov 2011 Stayed in...!

Well, I really hate it whenever the weather gets really cold; such as during winter time. It makes me not wish to go out, anymore.

Therefore, for the last week, all I been doing is 'thinking' about going out; and, not actually going out anywhere.

Even today, for instance, I thought I might go and visit London Zoo; as I'm a yearly member; who can get in FREE; however, due to the cold, I decided not to.

I also wanted to try doing a Tai Chi lesson, costing £3.00, in Soho Square at the Chinese Medical Health Centre at 12:00 midday; again, I didn't go; but, in that case it's mainly because which I'd gone and gotten dressed I suddenly realized it was far too late.

Instead, I stayed in all day long; watching movies; or else, reading/typing on my home based Desktop computer.

What I really want to do though is get out there and test out my 'new' digital camera, Fuji FinePix AX350 digital compact, 16MP/5xZoom/3 x pic Panorama...???

Sat 051111 Streatham

MADE A WITHDRAWAL/DEPOSIT

I had to go and visit Streatham in order to make a building society withdrawal/then, later on, make a cash deposit at the bank.

GOT A FREE KORAN HOLY BIBLE BOOK

Near to the Streatham WH Smiths shop, I saw a stand with 3 Muslim guys handing out FREE Koran bibles. I accepted one of these; for which, in return, I gave them both my name/email. They said they would contact me in around 5 days time.

INQUIRED PRICE OF TRAIN TICKET SINGLE/RETURN TO KINGSWOOD STATION FROM STREATHAM

I also went to Streatham Hill train station, located at the bottom of Leigham Court Road; and, I asked how much it would cost to pay to go to Kingswood where my cousins live. The receptionist guard told me £5.90 for a return ticket/and, £3.30 for a single fare.

BROUGHT DOMENIC SOME TOYS FROM STREATHAM POUND SHOP

In Streatham pound shop, I brought a water colour set containing not 1 but 2 colour palettes. I also brought 4 x plastic swords with safety handles. 2 of these swords are for my 5 year old cousin, Domenic, to go and play against his friends with; and, 2 of them I reserved for myself to go and practice with if any friend comes to visit me at home.

PHONED COUSINS; BUT, APPARENTLY, THEY WEREN'T IN ON FIREWORKS NIGHT

Today, it was my plan to go and visit seeing my cousins in the countryside; however, I now realise it's the 5th of November; and, therefore, it's Fireworks night; thus, it's possible the reason why when I rung there home; and, repeatedly, got no answer is because they may have gone out to go and see the Fireworks show, publically.

Fri 041111 5 day trial membersship of Fitness First

THURSDAY/FRIDAY, FREE 5 DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP AT FITNESS FIRST GYM PICADILLY

I had recently joined 3 discount stores online...

http://www.groupon.co.uk

http://www.wowcher.co.uk

http://www.myvouchercodes.com

On Thursday 3rd Nov 2011, I received from myvouchercodes an offer to try out Fitness First gym facilities located anywhere in London. I chose to visit their Piccadilly branch which is right behind Regent Street. The appointment was made to go visit them the very next day, Friday.

Friday, I first went to Morley College in London, to print out the emailed voucher as proof. Next, I went over to the Picadilly branch of Fitness First. I arrived somewhere around 12:00 midday. I showed them my voucher; they read it; then, presented me with a 'temporary' Fitness First members card; telling me when I hand it back in when my session is all done; then, they will give me back my original voucher being signed with the current date. So, I guess, that means each time I go there they will date it; to know when I went.

I basically walked straight up to a 6 ft tall free standing filled heavy bag; and, practiced kicking/punching/and, also, doing some throwing techniques. I also used their running machines a bit. Basically, I already have a paid for monthly gym membership with...

http://www.thegymgroup.co.uk

...therefore, I didn't see any point in wasting time using machines which I already have access to in the other gym; instead, I just wanted to use Fitness First equipment which I don't otherwise have any access to.

In between work out sessions, I went and sat down, watched TV, and, poured out some FREE drinks; namely, coffee, tea, and, hot water into a paper cup.

I left Fitness First gym at 8PM which is when they close; they open at 10AM; and, also, they are closed during the weekends.

Wed 2nd Nov 2011 2 x Massage Dean St/Camden

REASON FOR GOING OUT TODAY: WEST END, MASSAGE, DEAN STREET, BE HEALTH, CHINESE

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Wowcher-£11-Be Chinese Health Centre-79 Dean St(near

Soho Square). £11.00 starts from 20/10/11.

Accupuncture & cupping.

Date changed to Wed 021111 1PM

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I had already booked through Wowcher a accupuncture/cupping treatement at Be Health Chinese Medical Centre located in Dean Street, near to Oxford Street.

I had previously paid £10.00 to have a chair massage by them; which was my first ever chair massage treatment.

Today, I was going to have my first ever accupuncture/and, cupping treatment. It all went ok. I felt relaxed; and, much calmer, afterwards.

I'd brought this treatment at a discount, however; and, I was told when I asked how many more treatments would I need; and, the doctor lady recommended 6. I booked with the desk receptionist 3 further appointments all for a total of £60(which is meant to be a 'special' discounted price for Wowcher voucher users).

Frankly, being unemployed, I cannot afford these treatments. However, I had already gone and booked it; so, I felt there was no point in requesting all of my money back. No 1, I don't know if they will refund me? No 2, I don't want to cause any unnecessary trouble; when the people have been so nice and friendly to me.

MASSAGE, LOTUS HEATH AND BEAUTY, APPOINTMENT REBOOKED

I rode my bike to Camden Town, 97 Parkway, Lotus Health and Beauty Massage parlour. I had previously brought from Groupon, the online discount company, a 1 hour voucher to be used at Lotus; only Groupon were meant to send me the voucher through email; which they did not. I then phoned Groupon who told me they would give me some codes to use over the phone so I could book my appointment anyway. Which I did. Only when I turned up for my appointment on the day; Lotus told me that without the voucher, then, they would not be able to see me. I went over to the internet cafe, located down the road on the same street; and, tried searching to find my voucher; of course, I found none; because Groupon sent me none! When I returned back to Lotus to explain I can't find the voucher; Lotus told me to contact Groupon for a refund. When I went back home empty handed, and, contacted Groupon; they told me they would resend me the same voucher which I must print out; then, take it to Lotus to show them so they can rebook me/or else, Lotus must give me a letter explaining they have refused to see me as proof; the which proof I must email back to Groupon to get my refund. Only when I asked Lotus to rebook/or, give me proof of having been turned down they refused to give me anything. I later on in the evening went back there to see the manager; who immediately and without any further argument gave me another appointment; also, telling me to bring along my Groupon voucher as proof.

I must confess that this incident does put me off making any further massage appointments to some degree. Certainly, I will approach the whole business much more cautiously in future.

ITEMS BROUGHT IN CAMDEN/MORNING CRESCENT

I brought 3 x balsa wood airplanes 2 small/1 large from a shop called, Hobby Stores, in Camden. At the bottom of the same road as Lotus Health And Beauty.

I also went and visited Sports Direct in Morning Crescent; where I brought...

1 x sweat head band

2 x sweat arm bands

1 x Lonsdale plastic bag

1 x Lonsdale boxing briefs with built-in guard pouch

HINDE ST METHODIST CHURCH/POSSIBLE GA MEETING? ANSWER: NO

After leaving Camden; I decided to go over to Hinde St Methodist Church to attend a GA meeting; but, I could not remember which time/day? When I got there I was informed there was no meetings going on during that particular evening.

141 CLEVELAND ST/ALL SAINTS CLUBHOUSE/POSSIBLE GA MEETING? ANSWER: NO

My next stop was to go and visit Cleveland St, All Saints Clubhouse, to see if there was any GA meeting going on there; but, again, there was none. Thus, I decided to ride back home.

My bike seems to have developed a puncture somewhere; or else, it might just be that the tyres need pumping up; so, I decided to go and visit Halfords store tomorrow, p0ssibly, to get my tyres pumped up for free. Otherwise, if there is a puncture then I will need to pay for it; and, frankly, I'm broke!

I came in eventually somewhere around 11 PM.