Weddings

It seems as though weddings will frequent our friendship circle on a regular basis in the coming months and over the next couple years. On Saturday I had the privilege of being a bridesmaid in Rosalie's wedding (she was a bridesmaid in mine). For the middle of winter, she couldn't have had more perfect weather. It was a beautiful sunny day (albeit with a top of 14*C so it was freezing still), but in the sun wasn't as bad.

The day went (from my perspective) perfectly. Hair and makeup were done in plenty of time, the flower girls were all well behaved. No one tripped walking down the aisle, the bride had her voice back, the boys were wonderful gentlemen, and there were plenty of Mann jokes! Despite the pain of frozen and defrosting feet, shivering through the bridal party photos, it was good fun.

The reception hall looked so good too! It was so much nicer than it had been for my 21st, and (no offence to my mother) but the food was so much better!! For a cocktail style reception there was so much food - all of it delicious. Rosie put together an amazing day, and I hope she was pleased with how it all came together.

Books from shops?

It may not seem like anything out of the ordinary, especially for someone like me, who will read almost anything I get my hands on. But yesterday I went into an actual bookstore and bought books. Normally I buy them online because it's cheaper (or Big W and Kmart). I source them from both within Australia and from the UK. It was good to go into a store and browse through the books on the shelves and buy books and authors I've never heard of to see what they're like. I even bought a book of selected poetry from a poet I studied in Year 12 at school, my English teacher would be so proud.

It was the highlight to my day, which included a doctors appointment to get a new prescription, a trip to Transport SA to change my name and address on my licence, and then as I got home and started the dishwasher and washing machine the power went out. Oh joy. But it came back on in time for me to cook dinner.

Our housewarming last weekend was good fun. It was great to catch up with everyone that was able to make it. Luckily it was fairly easy to clean up the next day. Glasses in the dishwasher, rubbish into bags, empty bottles in for refund & recycling. I'm getting the hang of this dishwasher business.

This is really quite a trivial post.

Happy New Financial Year!

It has been far too long since I've posted a blog.

Over the June long weekend Jesse & I moved into our own house (that's right, we have a house!) Packing is a tiring, exhausting, frustrating and annoying task. Unpacking is much the same, but with excitement thrown into the mix. With the wonderful and invaluable help of our parents and friends we managed to move all vital items + many car loads of boxes and items on the Saturday. We were having carpets laid that day so we were only able to put items in the house as the carpet guy finished with each room, but he was long gone by the time we arrived with the truck.

Since we have moved in Jesse has put the desk in his office, he has mounted two TV's to the wall, installed 4 roof speakers and spent a lot of time in the roof running cables. Just this week we acquired 3 big book cases for me =) I filled 6 shelves immediately, though I know I have more books lying around. And there is plenty more room for the expansion of my library!

It is feeling very much like home, I have had no real issues adjusting to the idea. The only major difference is the temperature. Our first morning heading to work after moving in it was just -0.5*C, a lovely welcome.

The last two weeks have been very hard on my family emotionally, with the passing of my grandma. We went to her funeral on Tuesday and it was very special. There were so many people who came to say farewell and celebrate her wonderful life, and the love and friendship she generously gave. She will be missed, but fond memories will be held by all.

Despite the circumstances, it was good to catch up with extended family, and be able to share with them the professional photos from our wedding (I picked up the album on Sunday night!!) They turned out fabulously and I was so excited to show everyone, especially family who weren't able to make it and those I don't see very often.

Currently we are trying to tidy and set up the house as best as we can before our housewarming, so it is at least a little more presentable for our friends. There are still plenty of things to do to make the house exactly how we want it to be, and they will take time. But we have plenty of that, we will be here for a while!