The Jolly Blur that has been this week
It’s hard to believe it’s less than a week since Asha’s 21st. What a packed week I’ve had! It’s all been lovely and I have seen most of the people I love this week. I miss Kate and Tom today, but had Tom here this time last week for the weekend, which almost makes up for it. I’ve had two phone conversations with Kate this week so that’s pretty good too for someone who lives in the UK. My brother Brendan is home from Darwin and Jane and Sam were here last weekend from WA, so these things have been the real gifts for me this week. Watching my daughter shine at her 21st and entertain all her family and friends with the beauty and grace she carries with her was also a priceless treat. I’ve had Darin by my side cooking, entertaining, cleaning up, holding me up when I’ve had a panic and just generally being rock solid there for me is worth more to me than I can say. I feel absolutely surrounded by goodness.
I received great stuff too, as you do at this time. I especially appreciated the camera from my parents. Darin and I bought a camera recently that has disappeared. I’ve really missed having a camera. I didn’t realise how much I would. I got it in time to capture some of the delight of Darin’s beautiful kids opening their presents today and the smiles and glee at playing with all their new toys. I’m not going to list all the other lovely things.
I’m off to bed, full of gratitude for all I have in my life. I hope all readers have had a safe and lovely festive season.
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Fabulous Weekend
I had a great weekend. Asha’s 21 was awesome and enjoyed by all. It was fun to be surrounded by my family and closest friends and to celebrate her. The night went better than I could have imagined. People came from everywhere!
I have been so busy lately. Lots keeps happening and it’s all good. I hope to get into better routines of updating my blog next year. I’ve neglected it lately. There have been plenty of things I wanted to note here, but with so much happening….
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School finished for 2009
Today we had our breakup for school. We had breakfast together, a liturgy and then a lunch. At last! This school year is over. My office is empty at the junior campus. I think I’ve got everything completed there.
So this first day of the six weeks ahead is mine at last. When I got home Darin had picked up the girls from childcare to have a swim in the pool. I’m not sure if I mentioned it before but we bought the kids a blow up pool. It’s awesome. I hitched up my white dress and had a wade in there myself. Then I had lots of cold cuddles before he took them back and went to work. The house is quiet and empty and I’ve enjoyed a nap and am now beginning to clean.
It’s a new moon tomorrow night and I want to give my home a major cleanout before then. I am excited about the next few days. My brother returns from Darwin tomorrow. Tom returns from Hamilton Island on Friday. We have Asha’s 21st on Saturday night. This day has finally come 
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Resting
Tonight is a quiet night. Darin is already asleep on the couch and I won’t be far behind I think.
Sunday was busy, Wilma and Darryl came and fitted wooden venetian blinds to my windows. I love them. Asha visited briefly in the afternoon and it’s always lovely to see her. One of Tom’s mates, Phil dropped in too. Interestingly I’ve bumped into many of Tom’s friends this week, after missing them all for so long. Tom is coming home this weekend, so we are all looking forward to seeing him again. I can’t wait.
Darin cooked a delicious lunch of crumbed cutlets and salad with crusty bread for us all on Sunday. It was beautiful to watch him showing Jack how to cut things and crumb etc. He is so patient and makes a great teacher. I felt sorry that he had to cook on father’s day, when really I should have been looking after him, yet watching them do this together seemed perfect. I think he really enjoys it.
I tried to phone my dad for father’s day, but didn’t catch up with them (my parents) until the next day. They are in outback QLD currently and were not reachable. Sounds like they are having a good time though so all is well.
It’s only 8 days until the school holidays and although it’s only been a six week term for me due to my long service leave, work is a tense place currently, I’ll be happy to put a fullstop on this term.
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Midwinter
The winter solstice today marks the shortest day. Aquarius Papers has an article about this year’s solstice, although based in US it’s the opposite season. We’re heading back to summer now.
Last night there were celebrations all around such as this one at Federation Square. In the wikipedia article I read with interest that the celebrations are to combat depression and malaise brought on by the darkness of winter.
I had a housewarming I was meant to go to last night at my brother and sister-in-laws. I didn’t go. I feel bad about it. I hope they had a great night. I really want to visit them in their new home, but the end of term, the middle of winter and with Darin working Saturdays, it didn’t feel doable. I had an early night in last night and I needed it.
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Jay’s 21st
Last night I went to my youngest cousin’s 21st birthday. He also graduated yesterday, so it was a big day for him. He is 9 months older than my daughter and I have memories of my two children and Jay happily spending time together at family gatherings, not hearing a peep from them. It was a good party and I enjoyed myself… perhaps a little too much! Darin has met parts of my family now and he survived. Not everyone was there, as usual… my mum has a large family, but that was probably less overwhelming.
Today I have done a little cleaning, need to do a lot more. I can’t believe there are less than three weeks until the school holidays. I am looking forward to them. This last month has been awesome, so good that I want a rest! The next three weeks will be busy no doubt, interim report writing, parent-teacher interviews and all the end of term things that come rushing in!
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Weddings
Tonight I watched ‘Four Weddings and A Funeral’ again. I haven’t watched it for years and I forgot the ending, which was kind of a bonus. It reminded me of the youtube clip that has been mentioned on Twitter and some blogs in the last week ‘Brian and Ellen’s Wedding ‘Music Video’. It’s quite watchable for a wedding video. I’m curious about whether it was taken at the actual wedding though and how much the filming impacted on the day or whether it was as casual and fun as it appears.
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Happy Chinese New Year – The Year of the Ox – 26 January 2009
I like to consider Chinese New Year as the real start to the year. I always need that extra distance from the Christmas festivities to get my home and head in order to start a fresh year. This year is challenging as I am part way through a lot of little projects to do with moving. I am cleaning, decluttering and setting my goals.
If you are pressed for time maybe you could just clean up the entrance to your home. That could improve the feng shui for the start of the year. This article Chinese New Year: Feng Shui Doctrine, tells about what to expect for the year.
I’ve noticed today that a few bloggers are talking goals, such as Widget, it’s a great time for it.
The Year of the Ox should be one of hard work and stability. Aquarius Papers has a great explanation, so as usual I will link you to that. I am a Snake, so naturally lazy – have you noticed? It is a good year for Snakes! Ox are kind of like Capricorns… steady, dependable and persistent. I know one Ox and he is a Libran so you have to look a bit deeper to see the Ox tendencies, but they are there… he has worked in the same job all his life has that solid stamina that keeps him going.
Tomorrow I’m off to celebrate Australia Day at a BBQ with friends by the pool. It should be a great day, I’m looking forward to it. I’m dropping Tom and his friend Meagz off in the city so they can go to BDO. Sadly I didn’t win a ticket, so I’ll just be hearing about it from them. I’ll have to console myself musically with Triple J’s hottest 100 on the radio.
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Moving Forward!
Last night I looked up Tom’s VTAC offer. He had told me not to bother as he didn’t expect to get one. He’d gone off to the Prom without even checking. He got two offers as he’d applied to a TAFE as well. I feel pleased for him. Both were the courses he wanted, so now he has to choose! He was pretty happy as well as surprised when he called me to say he’d arrived at the campsite and I gave him the good news. He didn’t believe it at first and wanted me to check it again. Two envelopes from VTAC today…. so if there is another person with his postcode and name, as he suggested, there is no doubt now.
I finished the painting today. I had only one coat of paint to do on the upstairs room. I wanted to achieve this yesterday but after the dentist had done some poking around in my back tooth, I had an early night and woke early. It was probably a better time to do it anyway. I am amazed how much better I feel today after nearly a week of feeling so zapped and pained. The blisters have formed scabs and the mouth is feeling a whole lot better. I’ve rested for the remainder of the day because I’m going to visit friends tomorrow. I can’t tolerate another day at home.
I have a phone interview tonight with an agency to get a teaching position in the UK next year. I have the real estate agent coming on Friday to get me up to speed about renting out my house while I’m away. I have storage space that I’ve started moving stuff I don’t use much to. I am getting rid of things as well.
Everything is progressing in the right direction….
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New Year Eve – Inverloch
The last time I spent New Years Eve at Inverloch was in 1983 if I remember correctly. It was a more sedate event this time. I stayed with Rhonda and her daughters friends. It was an immediate culture shock for me after having a quiet few days at home after Tom had headed off to his event. It was fun though.
I loved my drive there. I listened to the xmas mixes my brother Tim had made me this year. I love the CD’s he puts together for me. He has great taste in music. He always knows what I like. This year has been no exception. I was feeling very appreciative of my life on the trip over there. I was appreciating driving on the bends and the beautiful countryside. I was reflecting on how lucky I am. I have such great friends. I have spent some quality time with most of my friends lately and enjoyed the warmth and hospitality.
Sadly it has been wet all week and the swim was postponed due to the weather. I’m glad I got one in on Sunday at Wilmas. I did go for a long walk on the beach alone the first morning I was there. I remembered the last early morning walk I’d taken on that beach had been with Andy and Ella around four years ago. It was really cold that morning and we’d wrapped this bright red scarf I had borrowed from my mum around Ella, cause she was cold. I wouldn’t let Andy take photo’s of Ella wearing mum’s scarf cause I didn’t think she’d be impressed.
Rhonda and I went for a drive to Cape Patterson Wednesday afternoon. I was amazed at the building going on there. I really like that beach. I had a nap when I got back. I met up with my friend John and enjoyed a few beers in the pub before the crowds came on New Years Eve. The rest of the night was spent with Rhonda and the girls. The girls were in and out really, as teenagers do on such occasions. My kids texted me to let me know they were safe, along with many friends and family.
I got home this afternoon and had another nap. Now I’m wide awake and catching up on the feed reader and emails!
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