Another year come and gone!
Where on earth did 2003 go? It only seems like a couple of weeks ago, that I was wishing friends and family Happy New Year.
We plan ahead for what we are going to achieve with the fresh chances that a new year brings. Some make resolutions and keep them. Others, like myself, wistfully dream of taking earth shaking steps and reach Dec.31st, only to find themselves still running on the same spot.
I can't really complain. Rob and I have had another wonderfilled year together. We've had an unexpected trip to the UK. We've cemented friendships with some great people.
Early in the year, we had the very great pleasure of hosting our dear friend Jillian, on her first visit to Australia from the US. It was two weeks that will remain etched in my memory.
In September Melissa, whom we had not met before, made us her last stop in Australia, before heading back to the US. Melissa is an artist and a poet (she's very talented.) She spent 4mths in WA painting and one of her small oils hangs on our living room wall...it was a delightful 'thank you' gift, from one of our favourite people. We also hopped a Virgin flight in July for a couple of days in Melbourne. We were my granddaughter Kate's guests at a school function and it was lovely to see my daughter and her family again.
We said 'See ya later' to Roger...and did a couple of days later in the UK. Hopefully he will find the Aussie water (or in Roger's case beer) has become something he needs to top-up on, on a regular, if not permanent basis. Hurry back mate...we miss you in the games and we miss your stories!
The surprise departure of the year, was Mandi's leaving to work in Beijing for twelve months. I don't think anyone was more gob-smacked than Mandi was. We are waiting to see some pics. Anyone wanting to give send Mandi a welcome and really meaningful gift should send COFFEE! The girl is jonesing for a truely decent cup.
Workwise my year hasn't been particularly exciting. I <i>am</i> lucky, in that I work for nice people, who appreciate their staff. Rob, on the other hand has had a more eventful year. He has seen nice advancement and it looks like 2004 will be bringing more.
Other things of interest: Rob finally got around to revamping his website and I got a brand spanking new one...many thanks to Marcus for providing the space.
FantaC Jewellery appeared out of nowhere and took me by surprise. I had no idea that I even wanted to make jewellery!
What does 2004 hold? Who knows!
One thing that is coming up- in a week's time in fact, is a four day trip to Cairns. Karl (son) and Jodie are getting married on the 10th of January and we will be there with bells on. We hope they will have as much love in their marriage as Rob and I share.
Personally I guess I want the usual things for New Year...
To lose weight. (Yeah-right)
To win lotto. (ditto)
Most of all, I just want Rob and I to spend another loving year together...until the next one comes.
On a wider front?
I want the World to embrace Tolerance.
To you, our friends and family:
You know where we live if you <i>need</i> us, and hopefully, when you don't <i>need </i>us but just want to bring us joy.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2004!
Vickie.
Posted by Midus at December 31, 2003 11:17 AM