Reality

Back to real life it seems. Thank goodness for Australia Day and as a result, a very short working week. As expected snowed under at work. But it's the weekend now and the plan is to head down to the beach to relax, because we haven't done enough of that recently.

When is experiencing different cultures, exploring new places and not working not fabulous? Mr T and I had a wonderful time and hopefully soon I'll share some more images and catch up with all that's been happening in blog-land.

On a jet plane

We're off, you'll understand if it's a little quiet around here for the next month or so won't you? You'll come back and say 'hi' when I return, right?

We're headed for a brief stop over in Singapore and Malaysia, and will be spending the majority of our time in Vietnam and Japan. I cannot tell you how ready I am for this break. I want to eat Roti in Kuala Lumpar, sea kayak in Vietnam and glimpse Mt Fuji in Japan - oh and maybe shop a bit in Tokyo! Really, I'm just keen to experience worlds completely removed from my own.

So this will be my last post for 2009. I wish you a safe and happy 2010. I'm excited for what the new year brings. I'm looking forward to reviewing my '9 things in 09' and thinking of my '10 things in 2010'. Happy holidays!

Merry

The table is set and ready for feasting. May your Christmas be a merry one, however you spend it.

An early present

I won this post holder in Yardage girl's giveaway exactly 10 days ago. I should have blogged far earlier, but you know, that time of year. I particularly love the artichoke fabric. Christmas did indeed come early for me.

Pep talk

My boss is sapping my Christmas cheer like you wouldn't believe. I'm doing my best to spread it by cooking Blondies with white chocolate, walnuts and cranberries for my workmates and preparing a delicious lunch of Cajun seared tuna rolls for Mr T and myself. A day an a half to go. I can do this.

'Til You Drop

I spent a satisfying afternoon in and around the city, making necessary purchases before the big trip. Without the accompaniment of Mr T, I had the luxury of stopping in at the State Library to check out the artists at this week's Craft Hatch. Then it was off to the Library's 'Til You Drop Shopping: A Melbourne History. Which was full of nostalgia, the old maroon Georges bag bought back a few memories.

I'm not sure if I should have taken a photograph, I did ask the security guard, he said he thought it was ok, providing I didn't use flash. But I think the sign on the door may have said otherwise. Oops.

Because I had bags of shopping, I didn't linger as long as I would have liked, it's on until October next year, so another venture, with Mum in tow may be on the cards.

A week of things in the advent calendar - 05

This only appeared in the calendar this morning and by far it's a favourite. Because why shouldn't everything taste like bacon?

A week of things in the advent calendar - 04

Strangely enough, many of the gifts given haven't exactly fit in the 375mL jars I've been using - which probably goes against the whole grain of the advent calendar, but eh.
Little notes have been used to point Mr T in the right direction. This one downstairs to the coffee machine. I'm the functioning one in the morning, so I make coffee. Except for Fridays. I get the day off coffee duty, it's just kind of the unwritten rule that we both abide to. So the note wasn't unexpected, but the two bags of coffee were. We've only tasted the Espresso blend so far, and we're impressed. Makes a very nice cup indeed.

A week of things in the advent calendar - 03

Still with the travel theme, these accompanied a bigger present in the form of a travel pillow. There's a lot of train and plane travel to come.

A week of things in the advent calendar - 02

With our upcoming overseas jaunt, these toothbrushes were the perfect advent gift. Bonus that they came in green & red. Initially a nose was turned up, but once the practicality was fully appreciated they got a full thumbs up.