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To step back in time a little Christmas was NICE as. Went back home and surprised mum by rocking up in time for lunch on christmas day. Went shopping with my mum and sisters on the boxing day holiday sales (nothing was open on boxing day). Then BBQ with friends which was so AWESOME! It was great just kicking back chatting eating chillaxing. Spent a lot of time not doing much. It was great.
Back to the current year.
New Years Eve was so much fun. I thought I would be stuffed after having worked an early shift in Melbourne (my last shift down there). After a drink or two my energy picked up and we had a blast. We ate good food drank plenty of alcohol. Played Buzz and Celebrity Heads laughed so hard as Timmy asked the same question three times in a row. Watched the sydney fireworks on TV at midnight. Somehow I managed to stay up until 2:30am. Nice BBQ bacon and eggs for breakky when we all got up. Then we headed up to the in-laws to flake out on the couch. The young 'uns came home with us for a movie and pizza night. I went to bed after two movies and the boys stayed up for one more. Pancakes for breakfast the next day and more movies and 2-minute noodles for lunch. Then once the boys were on their way home I went to bunnings and brought 2 banana lounges a new hose and a new watering can. When I got home Kevy and I put up the marquee shade from our wedding so we could sit outside. We shouldn't be allowed to build stuff together cos we just fight and grumble at each other. Anyway after calling my parents to get instructions we finally got it together put the banana lounges out and sat outside reading for a while. Its been so relaxing. However I have been on call and now have to go into work this afternoon. So I should go get ready. Hope you've all had a great start to 2011. May this year be the best so far!

Well what a year it has been.
I went back to uni. I am now half way through my post graduate diploma in perianaesthetic care. I have really gained so much from going back to uni. Not just knowledge (which has definately grown) but also confidence to do what I do best! I loved going down to melbourne for study days and applied for a job at the Alfred. Its still up in the air, they told me they would like to have me as part of the team but my lack of experience means they would like to give me a longer orientation. Work up here is busy at the moment and they can not give me time off to go down there. So I will give them a call at the beginning of next year and see if they are still interested and look at getting time off in April. THen do part time in both places. Hopefully increase my knowledge skills and experience.

Another good note. My sweet sexy man and I got engaged. It is now only a smidge over 9 weeks til the big day and I am getting excited. Most aspects are fully organised, still just paying everything off. That almost long weekend in January is going to be fabulous. Regardless of weather and anything else its going to be special. I can't believe how wonderfully easy it has been to organise things. Only a few small hiccups but I'd rather have them now than the week/day before.

Two of our dear friends have also tied the knot. One of my bridesmaids married her man in a fabulous beach ceremony. It was hot, but it didn't matter too much. We had so much fun. Pizza and lasagne for tea!!!!
Then Kev's groomsman tied the knot. After a few last minute changes. see Kev's post for more details.

Despite all the ups this week has been tough. We had a baby die in theatre this week. I recovered the mother and it was tough. I couldn't work yesterday. I had to grieve. There wasn't anything anyone could do. I am feeling better. And will be back at work tomorrow with hopefully no trouble with focus.

Now to just tackle christmas, new years and then the WEDDING!!!!!!!! So much to do so little time!

RIP Farrah Fawcett. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan O'Neil and her family.

If there is one person or more on your friends list who makes your world a better place just because they exist and who you would not have met (in real life or not) without the Internet then post this same sentence in your journal.

Well last night was definitely one to remember. I had organised a candle lit dinner. Kev and I sat back and relaxed. Then he asked me to marry him. Of course I said yes. Ok so thats the short version but am tired and should go back to bed. So we are engaged and going ring shopping later today. Am very excited and happy. The actually wedding may be a while off, but thats something we'll have to discuss down the track.

Yes I am excited. My honey and I went to see Chris Isaak at Sutton Grange Winery. HE IS AWESOME. It was a fantastic show. Definitely one of the best I have been too. He rocked he chilled he laughed. He is very cheeky at times. You really get the feeling he enjoys the show as much as the audience.
Top the night off, Kev and I had purchased merchandise during the show so we bypassed the massive line at the end of the show and got to meet Mr Isaak in person. I couldn't imagine a lovelier man. He thanked us for coming, signed autographs and shook hands with us (nearly broke mine). It was an awesome night, thanks Kev.
Unfortunately the food side of things suck. They ran out, or it was cold, or just plain revolting. Next time we are going to take our own picnic stuff even if we have to sit in the car park to enjoy it.

You Are An INFJ

The Protector You live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity. Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is. You are an excellent listener with almost infinite patience. You have complex feelings, and you take great care to express them. In love, you see relationships as an opportunity to connect and grow. You enjoy relationships when they are improving and changing. You can't stand stagnation. At work, you stay motivated and happy... as long as you are working toward a dream you support. You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher. How you see yourself: Hardworking, ethical, and helpful When other people don't get you, they see you as: Manipulative, weak, and unstable

Your Red Umbrella Says You're Confident

When faced with adversity, you respond aggressively. A part of you enjoys being challenged. You don't back down easily. You have the confidence and character to lead. You are outrageously brazen with you ideas, opinions, and statements. You'll say what you think, and no one will silence you! On a rainy day: you should continue your plan to rule the world... while everyone stays home and naps

Wow, it may be a while before I can write again, not that I really write much here, but thats mainly cos my sexy man gets in first so I feel lame saying the same stuff he has shared.
This time I bet him to it.
This weekend Kev and I went away for the weekend. We went to Maldon which is about 20mins drive from our house. Having never been there it was like really getting away, except when I forgot something we didn't need to panic we just returned home when it was convenient,
Maldon is a lovely quite country town. Lots of antique shops and book stores etc. So we spent part of Sunday perusing the township. We stayed just out a little from the town at the pioneer village. We got there Saturday afternoon and explored the village. It was interesting, needs a bit of work and somebody along the way has added some very obviously non authentic stuff. But still it was fascinating. We had dinner there, which was ok. Can't be bothered with details. Thankfully I took one of our DVD players which saved us in the evenings as the TV reception was appalling even with the rabbits ears they had on top of the TV. Also Kev brought me a miniature red rose plant on Saturday which I adore and can't wait to have our own place so I can actually plant it in the ground.
Sunday as I said we poked around Maldon. Then came back in the evening to have tea at the Maldon Hotel. Cute nice, very relaxed.
Monday we left reasonably early even though we had late checkout because we had to go up to Echuca to pick up the dogs and so Kev could pick up his car (he had the day off). Then I raced back home to catch up with a friend to go out to La Trobe to find some uni text books we need. Yes thats right I am going back to uni. I am going to do my Graduate diploma in Perianaesthetic care. If later on I decide to do my Masters it will only take me one year part-time. Its going to be hectic though. Lots to do and I still have to work almost full time. I am dropping about 4 hours a week. I honestly dont know how people do this uni work and then have kids as well. I couldn't cope with that, which is partly why I am doing this now, so I dont have to do it when I have kids.
Anyway I am getting tired and should go to bed.
Night night.

Your Word is "Fearless"

You see life as your one chance to experience everything, and you just go for it! You believe the biggest risk is being afraid and missing out on something amazing. Sometimes your fearlessness means you're daring. You enjoy risky activities. And sometimes your fearlessness means you're courageous. You're brave enough to do the right thing, even when it's scary.