#BlogLife976 - What do I want for Christmas? The gift of sight

The last major thing on my to do list was to make the Optician appointment and I finally did it.

They had sent me dozens of reminders but with injuries, the buses not running and general fatigue, I wasn't up to trekking.

It's on the same day as the UC phone appointment, that's in the morning at 10amish..

So I made this one for 2pm. I don't like afternoon appointments but it seemed the only day and earliest time available.

I suppose the good thing is, I can pick up pakoras and jalebis and fish and chips if I fancy it.

The only other things I need is probably, a pair of slippers, lip balm and definitely a moisturiser.

I could also get sandwiches or pasta from the big Tesco, she did warn me between 1pm-2pm they're closed for lunch, so don't arrive early, eeek.

My poor legs but if it means I can browse for a bit then get to rest, that should be fine.

It's better I pick up food and then have the appointment, finally order my missing contact lens, that will probably arrive in January...

I'm sure it's been 2 years with 1 contact lens, struggling to see, but it's harder and harder to get replacements now.

No spare glasses, no spare lens, ugh. At least the pedicure and brows are done, I can go straight home.

Although this is a prime time for Too Good To Go app purchases.

There is a bakery but I don't know if I'll be up to stopping and getting it.

It's from 2pm-3pm and costs £4 for a bag that's worth £12 plus it's highly rated.

Supposedly bread or pastries or both. I don't want white bread and I don't want pork or lamb or prawn sandwiches.

Actually they might not do sandwiches, if it's just dessert, it seems like a good deal.

I should do it, if that offer is still going, after I spend money, I get £3.50 free.

I will try to ignore the pain and backache and do it. It does seem the easiest one to get too.

I prefer Pret that does sandwiches but what if I get all pork?? It's so risky.

I tried out Iceland's Shanghai beef noodles £2.50, I didn't like it, smothered in sauce, quite salty.

2x bits of piece that was actually soft and tasty but the sauce ruined it, the noodles were fine too, I would not get that again.

I forgot I ordered the crispy beef and onion pancakes, I think I used to like them.

I've not tried the Iceland version. I think I bought the Findus brand previously.

Ooh they are tiny, 4 in a box for £1 and it's really tasty for a snack or as part of a meal.

Soft mince and I should have crisped it by cooking it longer than 10 minutes but I was famished.

Something different out of the normal purchases.