Day 363

A day a sizing up 2014 and what it may hold for me. Today a day of running around and organising. I am grateful that this last year has seemed to really get me back on track. I really believe it has partially been affected by this blog which has made obvious to me that I should not hold back from my dreams they are achievable. I am gratefully for the opportunities I am offered and my father’s advice (yes you Dad, you don’t interrogate me and it keeps me focused) along with my sister and brother whose opinions I hold just as high. I’m really excited today reorganised housing loan and booked travel. I can achieve security and dreams if I plan and organise the right way

Day 362

Thai dinner experience ala sharon

Double booked everything today, I got myself totally confused on where I should and what I should have been doing? Thankfully it all ended well though I am entirely way to full once again after another great evening, this time from a girlfriend from Brissy who I had met through paddling many years ago. Was grateful for the enlightening conversation we had over a Sav Blanc after our long walk really good ideas about directions and how I could incorporate my work with something bigger and more future focus for at risk groups in impoverished areas. Was given some insight in what to look for and where to actually start, through this discussion I feel I have been given a stronger focus

Day 361

Exceptional afternoon and evening was had with a lifelong friend, Grateful for her company and conversation over that couple of reds. Enjoyed the laughter, her patience and willingness in letting me experiment on her with my cooking abilities, luckily all turned out well, was extremely excited as I had pulled the Old Weber out and cooked the Kashmiri Lamb for dinner with Thai accompaniments. It would have made a good video, watching us trying to work out how to use the beads and fire starters. We U-tubed first (taking way too long) but who need instructions anyway trial and error had it working in no time and dam we had some fun doing it : )

Day 360

Was a good day for a catch up coffee with a girlfriend and take the opportunity to talk about our upcoming venture to Vietnam in 2014. Both very excited for our own reasons and as my friends know it has been something on my mind to do for a long time, though I never had seal down the when and where.

Well now that is done and I am grateful this opportunity presented itself to me. Did I say I was very excited : ) Bring on 2014

Day 359

Grateful for the quietness while sitting alon the river this morning waiting for the sunrise. Bike riders, walkers or making use of this time of the day.

Day 358

What a great night and beautiful morning grateful to spend this with my brother and sister in law (Michael and Julie). It is so easy to get busy in life and let a few hours distance becomes an excuse.

But a Chrissy day, couple drinks, dvd (Jason Statham…..cool hey Julie ;) It only reinforced how precious they are to me and how important making time is. Ham and eggs for breakfast, yummy and one of mine provided by Daisie, Poppie or Rosie (after mums Trifle of course). Few adjustments to my engine hose by my brother. My niece checking in with my bro, when saw she on side of rode under the engine I gather. Thanks Jess (another hose lol) and a beautiful message from my sister in law. I so love my Family and no matter what the good, bad, misunderstood times they are there. I am aware that this may not be for all. Hence why I realise I am very lucky I am because if it comes to it they will be there. Love every one of you my precious family xxxoooxxooxxxooo

Day 357

Christmas day just would not be Christmas without Mums’ trifle mm mmm. Beautiful Day, been a while since we all ended up in the pool together and played cards. No little kids running around anymore they are all grown up and at Uni or have a trade and all driving. Whoa when did I start getting older ???

Grateful for the amazing family I have, through good and hard times we still together for each other. Every one of us different, but every bit amazing

Even more grateful that mum made extra take away trifles to this year. Didnt have to hide or steal any trifle this year to ensure my post chrissy breaky's where taken care of. Not that I suffered guilt from it : ) mm mmm