Christmas 2012 recap

I realise that you are all most probably in the full swing of 2013, so please forgive me for my veeeeerrrryyyy late Christmas holiday recap post!

My December holidays weren't exactly as I had planned them, but I had the 2 weeks off from work, which was the most important for me.

I worked until 21 December and had the weekend to put up my Christmas tree & inject some Christmas spirit into my house.

I did some shopping for Christmas presents and ended up spoiling myself - thank goodness for Edgars accounts - and bought myself a new Gemini nomination link (more to follow on my Nomination bracelet soon) and a lovely across-shoulder bag to go out with when I don't need my 10kg artillary regular handbag.

Christmas was really enjoyable for us because my nephew is almost 2 years old and now able to enjoy the Christmas presents so much more.

He is a very well-behaved child and has a very sweet nature - I am so proud of my brother and sister in law, they are doing a great job with him.

Mom says that when he visits them, Noah sees my photo in a frame and carries it around with him - BLESS!

I surprised myself when I actively sought him out to play with him and I enjoy the time with him because he appeals to my inner-child. I still do not feel the need to become a mother just yet - at 34, I have been told I will feel my biological clock ticking... perhaps the batteries are dead.

After Christmas I was stung by a bee & turned into Princess Fiona/Shrek. It was not pretty and I was princess-down for almost a week. The swelling went past my wrist and I was literally stung in passing, the stinger had not even gone past the top layer of skin in my little finger. Talk about bad luck.....

After I recovered from the sting, I contracted a stomach virus which had me unable to even hold a glass of water down.

To live up to it's reputation of happening in threes, a close friendship of mine came to an end.

Despite all this, I am feeling quite positive for the new year. 

I have my Twenty Wishes list and my new home to look forward to this year. It cannot possibly be a dull year!

I'm a Lucky Girl

A small act of kindness really is priceless to the person on the receiving end

Warning: Shameless name-dropping below.

I am lucky enough to work with 2 Parlotones members' father.

I have met them and hung out backstage at a show with them - the drummer Neil even brought me a drink!

With all their success, they are re-locating to Los Angelos to hit the US music scene. I joked with "dad" the other day that I wanted to date Glen, he is my favourite.

Source

The date request was unsuccessful - however, Glen signed a dvd of their videos for me! yay!!

I can proudly add this to my limited edition clock which is a LP (record) single mounted onto a wooden base

I was touched when "Dad" gave me both gifts because knowing he must get requests all the time, I have never asked for anything. He is a very shy, humble man, making these gifts just so much more special.