Magic under the stars!

This is an excerpt from the Australia Post/Opera Australia free concert of The Pearl Fishes last December. The quality isn't great, but you get the idea. This duet was my Nan's favourite and I always think of her when I hear it.

Enjoy!

Why thin people have a higher mortality rate!

According to my psychologist thin people participate in more active pursuits and therefore have a higher mortality rate!!

Justin and I were enjoying a leisurely bike ride on Saturday when I came a cropper as I approaced a bride in Richmond. Ouch! I took a few pics of my injuries on Saturday evening. They're healing nicely now. The pic is of my elbow, the hip is censored, but if you want to see it I can e-mail you! The elbow is the worst of the two though!

I'm not deterred. As soon as I can put my weight fully through my right elbow again, I'll be back out there.

The weather has been great for outdoor activities. Fine and warm. I love an Aussie Summer.

We have a long weekend next week to comemmorate Australia Day.

Hope you all enjoyed the holidays and have a great 2008!

Bringing in the New Year....

I had a fun start to 2008. Celebrating in style in our apartment with Justin and his siblings and other friends from Canberra. We also enjoyed catching up with other family and friends and swimming at Sydney's famous beaches (once we found one that was open!) Unfortunately I'm not enjoying swimming in the ocean so much these days. When I get out of the water I feel dizzy and nauseous for about half an hour, so it kind of ruins the fun really. Can't work out why as I'm fine otherwise... perhaps its that pesky ear infection still lingering....

Justin and I returned home to Melbourne the long way via the coast road with quite a few stops and detours. We stayed in Bega overnight. We almost dropped by Yarram too, but decided it was a bit too much of a detour (like an extra 100kms!)

I returned to work today, the office is quiet as about half the staff are still on holidays. I have a meeting to finish my day, which should be interesting.

I'm glad to be back in Melbourne and looking forward to enjoying the rest of summer. I've a few things on my to do list... like:

• going to the outdoor cinema (there are three of them in Melbourne now)
• going to the free MSO concerts at the bowl
• having a picnic with friends
• more swimming
• celebrating Australia Day with fellow Hottest 100 fans...
• going to a music festival (hopefully Womadelaide)

I do hope to get over to Adelaide and attend writers week, but am not sure if I'll be able to manage it. I continue to work on my writing when I have the headspace.

At the moment I'm working two jobs, but think I will give one up as I waste 3 hours travelling there every time I go. Its a pain. I'm not a big fan of being stuck in traffic. I'm just not sure its worth my while, but I'll persist for a few weeks and try out a few different routes.

Well, must get back to it, hope you are all enjoying 2008 and that it brings all you hope for!

Lots of Love... xo xo xo xo