961. Shelling broadbeans on the back patio over a glass of beer/wine
962. Sitting on the same patio later that evening, watching a storm roll over
963. Jack being totally chilled out with thunder (Moths on the other hand! Moths are a problem and need to die)
964. Freebies! Chai latte powder at the train station and then fortune cookies from the coffee shop!
965. Finally getting to catch up with Sarah after re-sceduling and re-sceduling and re-scheduling our time!
966. Work Christmas lunch at the Belair pub
967. Celebrating Pete's retirement
968. Being 5 minutes from home, yet feeling like we were on holiday somewhere sunny and beachy
969. Window shopping with Andy
970. Andy's joy at the realisation that we have a Beck's Bakery so close to home!
971. Putting the Christmas tree up
972. A reason to listen to cheesy Christmas albums
973. Catching up with Heather & Les after God knows how long
974. The awesome friendship I have with Catherine at work
975. Fishing off the Noarlunga jetty; didn't catch a thing, but it was nice to just sit, dangle our feet and chat
976. Strawberry season
977. Slowly developing an appreciation for MacGyver
978. Thinking about the memories attached to certain Christmas decorations
979. Finding Pearl Jam Vs for $5 at my local flea market
980. Lloyd Bros. Kasundi
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
941 - 960
941. My pretty new skirt (It's going to be my Christmas skirt!)
942. Having someone who I consider to be 'effortlessly stylish' tell me that she admires my fashion taste
943. Tackling my filing first thing on a Monday morning and discovering it was actually not half as bad as it looked!
944. Amy time!
945. Wine and cheese matching
946. Discovering a new, funky winery in the Vale
947. Apple and Rose tea jelly
948. Knocking off on Tuesday arvo and knowing I won't be back til Monday
949. The way Jack leans into me with a blissed out expression on his face when I pat him
950. A day with Dad and Amy - no plans, just sunshine, wineries and delicious food
951. Spending the afternoon with Aleks and Leon
952. People who are positive in the face of adversity - so inspiring!
953. Happy news coming from every angle!
954. Strath walks with Jack & Dad
955. Jack behaving himself in the car (peanut butter in the Kong works wonders!)
956. Going to our first basketball game of the season (even though our team lost!)
957. Lightening the bedclothes as summer creeps in
958. Bracegirdles Chilli Chocolate
959. Coming back to work with not too much of a backlog
960. The feeling of pride knowing that I have stuck with this gratitude project for the whole year!
942. Having someone who I consider to be 'effortlessly stylish' tell me that she admires my fashion taste
943. Tackling my filing first thing on a Monday morning and discovering it was actually not half as bad as it looked!
944. Amy time!
945. Wine and cheese matching
946. Discovering a new, funky winery in the Vale
947. Apple and Rose tea jelly
948. Knocking off on Tuesday arvo and knowing I won't be back til Monday
949. The way Jack leans into me with a blissed out expression on his face when I pat him
950. A day with Dad and Amy - no plans, just sunshine, wineries and delicious food
951. Spending the afternoon with Aleks and Leon
952. People who are positive in the face of adversity - so inspiring!
953. Happy news coming from every angle!
954. Strath walks with Jack & Dad
955. Jack behaving himself in the car (peanut butter in the Kong works wonders!)
956. Going to our first basketball game of the season (even though our team lost!)
957. Lightening the bedclothes as summer creeps in
958. Bracegirdles Chilli Chocolate
959. Coming back to work with not too much of a backlog
960. The feeling of pride knowing that I have stuck with this gratitude project for the whole year!
Friday, November 18, 2011
921 - 940
921. Free weeknights
922. Crocheting again
923. The first ocean dip of the summer
924. Jack trying to rescue me from afore mentioned dip (bless!)
925. Dusting off the seldom used items from my wardrobe
926. Dishes done by someone other than me (Thanks Honey x)
927. Long overdue family dinner
928. Nicola - someone who gets me, has been the same places and who makes me feel 'validated'
929. Starting Christmas shopping
930. Reaching into the pocket of my jeans and pulling out a $20 note from weeks ago (hurrah for plastic money that survives washing machine trips!)
931. Chatting to some friendly tourists who shared my table at the markets
932. Sorting out my craft room, FINALLY!
933. Coming home from dog school to find dinner on the table
934. Ice skating
935. Saturday arvo cuppa visitors
936. Macerated strawberries in cointreau
937. Having people from Inverbrackie Detention Centre at church on Sunday
938. Seeing Judy perform her first baptism
939. The beautiful King Protea I got from the markets
940. Inspiring conversations
922. Crocheting again
923. The first ocean dip of the summer
924. Jack trying to rescue me from afore mentioned dip (bless!)
925. Dusting off the seldom used items from my wardrobe
926. Dishes done by someone other than me (Thanks Honey x)
927. Long overdue family dinner
928. Nicola - someone who gets me, has been the same places and who makes me feel 'validated'
929. Starting Christmas shopping
930. Reaching into the pocket of my jeans and pulling out a $20 note from weeks ago (hurrah for plastic money that survives washing machine trips!)
931. Chatting to some friendly tourists who shared my table at the markets
932. Sorting out my craft room, FINALLY!
933. Coming home from dog school to find dinner on the table
934. Ice skating
935. Saturday arvo cuppa visitors
936. Macerated strawberries in cointreau
937. Having people from Inverbrackie Detention Centre at church on Sunday
938. Seeing Judy perform her first baptism
939. The beautiful King Protea I got from the markets
940. Inspiring conversations
Sunday, November 13, 2011
901 - 920
901. Running into a familiar face at the otherwise uninspiring Motor Reg office
902. Date night at home
903. Driving into work with Andy
904. The little girl at the pet supplies shop looking at Jack and saying "What a marvellous dog!" (She was no more than about 6 years old!)
905. Kikki K
906. Playing "Sing the Jingle" with Andy on the way home
907. Lunch at the Salty Lime with Judy
908. Longview Whippet Sauvignon Blanc - Oh. My. Gosh!
909. Discovering quaint little antique shops in Port Noarlunga
910. Slowly falling in love with my new neighbourhood
911. 11/11/11
912. Our lawn coming to life
913. Managing to fit in a walk on the beach with Amy & Iliya before the evening went pear shaped
914. The wonderful nursing staff at Noarlunga hospital who helped Andy (nasty gastro bug made him extremely dehydrated)
915. The fact that we are only 5 minutes from the hospital
916. Our wonderful cooling system at home
917. My Christmas Notes book - organised!
918. Handmaking gifts for Christmas
919. Jack's face when he saw Andy after he'd been sick in bed for 24 hours (and his little waggy tail)
920. Pink roses from the garden
902. Date night at home
903. Driving into work with Andy
904. The little girl at the pet supplies shop looking at Jack and saying "What a marvellous dog!" (She was no more than about 6 years old!)
905. Kikki K
906. Playing "Sing the Jingle" with Andy on the way home
907. Lunch at the Salty Lime with Judy
908. Longview Whippet Sauvignon Blanc - Oh. My. Gosh!
909. Discovering quaint little antique shops in Port Noarlunga
910. Slowly falling in love with my new neighbourhood
911. 11/11/11
912. Our lawn coming to life
913. Managing to fit in a walk on the beach with Amy & Iliya before the evening went pear shaped
914. The wonderful nursing staff at Noarlunga hospital who helped Andy (nasty gastro bug made him extremely dehydrated)
915. The fact that we are only 5 minutes from the hospital
916. Our wonderful cooling system at home
917. My Christmas Notes book - organised!
918. Handmaking gifts for Christmas
919. Jack's face when he saw Andy after he'd been sick in bed for 24 hours (and his little waggy tail)
920. Pink roses from the garden
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