Entries from December 2007
December 31st, 2007 · 4 Comments
I won’t be celebrating New Years Eve in a traditional way. There will be no crowds and groggy celebrations for me. I hope that all those I love will be safe.  The past two years I have been travelling at this time, on my way to Wollongong last year and Broken Hill the year before, with Andy. This year I am […]
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Tags: Andy · Broken Hill · Wollongong · family · friends · future · goals · gratitude · grief · happiness · health · learn · reflect
I’ve got some awesome presents this month. I haven’t really had time to take it all in before now. Everyone seems to have left town now and I am home and have the house to myself so I have been noticing how spoilt I’ve been.
My kids gave me a pile of my favourite DVDs as […]
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Tags: Andy · birthday · christmas · family · friends · gifts · gratitude · school
December 28th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Jane lives near Fremantle. After a long sit at Little Creatures and a few of their lovely Pale Ales and lots of delicious food, we went for a stroll along the water. There we are reflected in the McDonalds window.
My first visit to Fremantle was in 1999 when Jane lived about a street away […]
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Tags: art · beach · food · friends · holidays · mosaics · shopping · travel · trip
December 27th, 2007 · 2 Comments
My recent trip was taken in three parts. I flew to Perth airport the day after school finished and was met by my longest friend Jane and Sam her son. I stayed with them for 4 nights, celebrating Rickie’s birthday (Jane’s daughter) on the Sunday.
I caught the Indian Pacific train from Perth to Adelaide over […]
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Tags: Andy · Australia · holidays · trips
December 25th, 2007 · 2 Comments
I had a splendid day. I was tired from my trip. My beautifully cleaned home soon turned into a turbulent chaos of unpacking from the trip, gift wrapping and unwrapping. My kids were in and out all day. Their dad is walking distance from my house so we met up a few times during the […]
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Tags: celebration · christmas · family · friends · relationships
I arrived home this afternoon. My house is beautifully clean and looking good. My son and mum have looked after it well whilst I’ve been away. My family (most brothers, sister, kids and parents) had their Christmas lunch on the weekend. I missed it! I feel relieved that I don’t have to do a big […]
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Tags: christmas · exes · family · gratitude · kids
I am flying home tomorrow. I will be home for Christmas Eve and Day with my family. I am looking forward to seeing them and feel like I’ve been away forever.
It’s a Full Moon tomorrow and I haven’t time to write about it, away from home as I am so I will provide you with […]
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Tags: astrology · christmas · moon
December 21st, 2007 · 2 Comments
I’m having a wonderful holiday and will describe with photo’s when I get home.
I caught up with news about our schools VCE scores and was pleased to hear many students have enjoyed successful results. It is a challenging time for young people to be waiting for their scores.
I was delighted when I checked my emails […]
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Tags: holidays · kids · school · shopping · students
December 14th, 2007 · 2 Comments
I probably won’t be blogging much over the next 9 days as I will be away from home. I will tell all about my adventure when I return. I’m excited and nervous, hoping I’ve packed properly and completed all the important chores. I know my home is in safe hands and most things can wait. […]
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Tags: holidays
My desk is clear and I have moved to my new office. I am excited about next year and the challenges and opportunities I will have in my new role at school as a Year Level Co-ordinator. I have felt very enthusiastic in my preparations. There are lots of changes and shifts at our school […]
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Tags: celebration · holidays · school