Holidays

Well we've (my wonderful colleagues and students) made it! Holidays have come and now it's time to revel in the lack of routine. No alarms or bells to indicate lessons or meal times. No phone calls or emails about grids and tables. Time to do what I want, when I want. Time to put other things first. Reading for pleasure. Blogging. Lots more exercise. Time - more time with family and friends. I love the Christmas holidays because it does bring people together. The summer days are bright and warm, which encourages and imbues a sense of happiness and warmth in others.

I must say that this Advent has been particularly good in the sense that the one thing I decided on doing better this time round, was reflecting. I have really spent a lot more time reflecting on the year, reading scripture and praying. It has made for a calmer and more focused lead up to Christmas Day. Each year I tell myself I need to pray more, to take time to reflect more... and this year, I have done that! It is a great way to meditate and relax. To learn a lot and to deepen ones' understanding of the gospel messages.

Today I was pleased to be able to spend a lot of time with my mum, sister and niece. We had a shopping day and had lunch together at our favourite cafe T2. Afterwards I caught up with my husband and close friends and their son for coffee. We decided to have dinner together at Micks Grill and Bar at Sylvania, followed by Ten Pin Bowling at Southgate. We had so much fun and it was a great way to relax and unwind!

I am also thrilled with my new relationship with the green grocer. This is excellent because I now have found a great green grocer and a great butcher. I look forward to making a list of recipes I would like to try and then go ahead and cook this week!

Many healthy salads are on the menu. I promise to photograph and blog my culinary adventures!

Now off to do some reading. Have a lovely weekend!