While I'm sure many of us here in the Southern Hemisphere have often wondered what it would be like to be lucky enough to experience a white Christmas, I'm also very surethis is not quite how we expected it to be.
Mind you all this rain and hail was dumped on us in a matter of an hour and during a balmy 29℃ afternoon!
We thought our street had been hit pretty hard…
At least it was, until we went down to check on my brother in-laws place and saw all this…
Hubby tried his best to make light of the situation, but of coarse there was no denying that the damage would be extensive.
Guys, clearly you need to be more specific if ever asking Santa for waterfront living.
So I'm pretty sure I may be getting a nervous breakdown for Christmas.
This Monday heralds the first of my fully booked 12 hour days right through to Friday - a feat which could well be the death of me.
I swore I wouldn't talk about work on here (conflicts of interest radi radi ra) but what the hey, lets live dangerously.
The thing is I'm actually not complaining (surprised? Me too), if anything I'm rather excited! A bit nervous, but excited.
All of my closest clients, who've become more like friends than patrons over the years, sharing their pre Christmas experiences while allowing me to primp and preen them all to perfection for the holidays.
Trailing in one after the other, filling my home with chatter and cheer.
Yes it's busy and I barely give myself time to stop and grab a bite in between but I love it!
I love the gossip, I love the smiles, I love the glistening array of freshly painted nails and glowing bodies parading out my door.
The exchange of Christmas cards and tokens of appreciation for each other are just the bonus star on the tree of contentment.
Yes, my dear friends, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas xox
Past boyfriends in particular… inspired by the ones who got away.
(or missed out depending on how you look at it)
I worked hard to block out a lot of those years.
I managed to have so much boy trouble in such a short space of time yet now can barely remember the old songs I used to pine over.
I'm pretty sure I even made a mix tape which I gave to one old boyfriend during my reluctance to be broken up with. (the term "bunny boiler" comes to mind when I think of myself during that particular relationship.)
I've chosen to tie this post to Thea's theme as I was planning on sharing these songs to describe my current desire to move on from the old at this time of year anyway.
I always find as the old year draws to a close it brings with it a sense of reflection on the past and how far I've come. (If anywhere at all).
It could seem to me as though I've made no progress at all really…
The New Year sees us entering our 6th cycle of infertility.
Another Christmas without the fluttering joy at sharing this one with our very own special news.
and at once I knew, I was not magnificent...
While I could easily spend the holidays wallowing in self pity, that would be rather counterproductive. (and very un-Christmassy for all unfortunate enough to be involved)
Much like dwelling on my silliness during my teenage years, I instead choose to take comfort in knowing I've definitely learnt a thing or two about myself since then.
That through discomfort and disappointment comes immense growth and strength in character.
So in the spirit of moving on and moving up I give you; Shake It Out
Thankfully I saw my first dawn in the form of hubby's appearance in my life and at the tender age of 17.
While I'm still hoping to see the Sun rise in my life once again,
for that, at least, I consider myself very lucky.
Very lucky indeed.
Wish I'd known about this super cute sky blue version sooner. My favourite colour!!! - Swoon...
Firstly, I do love so so many things about Daydream Lily
(seriously, what's not to love?) but right now it's mostly because I am SO excited to have finally found out about the Four Corner Store - Thank you Liss!
Is it just me or am I always the last to know about such things?
Oh this wonderful world on-line, it never ceases to amaze me…
So anyway, I may have gone a little nuts on there aaaand I may have blown a bit too much of the Chrissy budget on MeMeMe goodies… well not that much really but then there wasn't that much left over in the kitty to spend...
Still, Merry Christmas to me!
Can't wait to play with my Kodak & Fuji Grab Bags, I even scored myself some Lucky film… yea I'm a silly sucker for gimmicks.
Now if only I could stop going through whole rolls in under a day!
p.s. if any of you are wondering what to get me for Christmas there's your clue *nudge nudge, wink wink*
