My Birthday has been and gone!

Well it was a fun birthday - not quite what I had previously planned but fun never the less. No photos - the only photos are the ones Shelley took with the boys, which I haven't downloaded as yet. I can take plenty pics when I have my party later in the year.Shelley, Fergus, Zac and I spent most of the morning at Edithvale Life Saving Club cafe, the boys played on the beach and Shelley & I drank coffee and relaxed. Zac wanted me to have a cake with candles and we ate cake and sang Happy Birthday back at at Shelley's. Had a beautiful birthday dinner at Windows on the Bay here in Mordialloc, the previous evening it was dinner at the Cafe Bar at Doyles with the girls, so was beneficial to get back into the walking and yoga after enjoying all those extra calories.

Two weeks since I wrote here - pleased to report that the visits to the physio helped the injured back and now that Yoga classes have started back for the year as well as my walks and daily exercises, it is much improved.



I enjoyed the recent warm humid weather, did some great walks along the foreshore, enjoyed the sunsets/early mornings. Last Saturday I went to the Briars in Mt Martha for a walk and picnic. I am missing my walking companion John on the early morning walks.. hoping his leg heals quickly and we can once again enjoy the early morning walks in Parkdale.

Last week I had Zac and Fergus round at different times - was good fun - Fergus and I went out for dinner then went to the movies the next morning. We saw Gulliver which was fun. I picked Zac up from Kinder and he was quite happy playing around then a a look at the boats on the creek and a trip to the park.

Darrin came home on Friday evening - Candice and Koby staying on for a few more weeks. Missing them both I hope Koby remembers me when he gets back.

Lucky enough to go to Gold Class movies last Sat night for my birthday, went to see the Tourist - movie not so great but thoroughly enjoyed Gold Class, first time I have been. Last night I went to movies with the girls - we saw Morning Glory with Harrison Ford, what a laugh, I had tears rolling down my cheeks.

Lots to look forward to for the rest of this week and next week. Start back to Zumba tomorrow evening, usual weekend fun, out with friends. Next week I am heading off to Sydney. I am starting a new project with Indigenous Community Volunteers on Monday. It's a project involving the set-up of a new library at an Aboriginal Health College in Sydney Most of the work will be completed at home however I will be visiting the College next week to meet with staff. That will help keep the brain ticking along! More about that later.


Mum's taking me out for lunch tomorrow to celebrate my birthday and I think that's the last of the celebrations. The days seem to be flying by

To my friends who are not so well at this moment - take care, sending loving and healing thoughts

Til next time

Happy New year

The New Year has begun, myself, Jill, John, and other friends welcomed in the New Year at a the Sandringham hotel. It was a fun evening catching up with many friends, dancing and listening to the music. Mid Life Crisis (MLC) were playing with special guest star Jimi Hocking - Jimi was great as usual and the highlight for me.
I have had a good start to the new Year (apart from hurting my back). I did a walk from Cape Shank to Bush rangers bay last Sunday and have got back into the daily walks along the beach in Mordialloc. Today I took the train to catch up with friends in Geelong , we then took the bush to Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, not too hot but I managed to get sunburned! Good to be out in the fresh air. Tomorrow I am looking after Fergus not sure what we will do as yet apart from loading music onto he MP player.
Next week is my birthday and I will be reviewing my first year of retirement!!! I won't conduct the review on Tuesday - will chill out and enjoy the day, moment by moment and wonder where all the years have gone!!! I can do the review on Wednesday !!! this has become a little bit of a joke my review!!
Thanks for New Year Greetings and news via face book and emails, and to my friends not feeling so great at the moment lots of love to you, thinking of you and hoping this year will be a good one for you.
Til next time.....