I had a rotten rotten week last week. My outrageously awesome niece had her first birthday party on Saturday the 4th of Feb. It was a morning party and was over by midday. (check her equally awesome mama's blog for details
http://klickinwonderland.blogspot.com/)
From the midday cessation of the party, my week swiftly devolved into exhaustive nightmare proportions and I'd rather not talk about it thankyouverymuch...but you get the picture.
However, I have found to my pleasure that the freaky hellish existence I had tripped into, did indeed come to an end and quite a few luvverley things have happened since.
And so I present , in no particular order ;
Some Nice Stuff That Has Happened to Me in the Last Week(ish)
1
It was my birthday and I received an endless stream of phone calls, emails and text messages all expressing fond wishes and touching sentiments. This made me feel not only vastly popular and cool, but profoundly humble, extremely fortunate and exceedingly grateful for the fact that I am so surrounded by love. Y'all know who you are, and I thank you mob all from the bottom of my heart for making me feel so special.
2
My niece was so happy to see me yesterday that she cried when I had to leave. Bad for her, good for me.
3
My immediate supervisor went away on leave for two days this week - at a really busy time for us - and I have gotten to the end of said two days having successfully averted any major crisis - thus making me look shit hot efficient.
4
My supreme organisational skills enabled Kym and I to travel to Brisbane and peruse , select and purchase not only her wedding gown but both of the bridesmaid dresses by LUNCHTIME on the SECOND day! Allowing us to spend the rest of the afternoon and the following day at the pub! (okay... so possibly not only my organisatonal skills ... but it doesn't change the fact that Kym and I rock the shopping thang!!)
5
My friend Aaron came over last night and he stayed silent without complaint while I watched Lost (those of you who know Aaron will be undoubtedly sharing the awe with me. His staying silent at any time is not only rare - but I believe possibly a never before witnessed occurrence) After my viewing pleasure was completed, we had really fun conversation, pop-psycho analysing each other. Nothing much tops being allowed to talk about yourself with impugnity.
6
When I was in Brisbane I visited with my friend Sam and his hotty hot girlfriend Simone. I predicted a plot turn in Lost that last night was proven to be CORRECT and now Sam has to suck eggs cos he doubted me. In turn, hanging out with and old friend (Sam) his hotty hot girlfriend (Simone) and equally cute son (Madison) in itself was a very nice thing to happen to me. There was also beer and ice cream.
7
My boyfriend sent me an email explaining how much he loves me , with no incitement whatsoever.
8
I saw an old friend's new baby and I could actually exclaim how cute it was and I had the joy and ease of knowing that I was telling the truth. It was indeed a very cute baby.
9
When going over to my mate Megsy's place for drinks I discovered to my surprise that New Zealand oysters (which are the only oysters available to me at the moment) are almost as delicious as our usual South Australian Coffin Bay Oysters
(these being unavailable at the moment because it is spawning season)
As an addendum point 9, I would like say that the evening itself - the wine, beachfront patio, delicious oysters and Megsy's company was indeed also one of the nice things that has happened to me this week..
10
The beautiful family Shortus-Donehue have volunteered the use of their home and hospitality so that I may host a little drinksy, backyard disco dancing soiree to celebrate my bitrhday on Saturday night. They are always soooo good to me. I can't wait to pump a bit of "Hung Up" and show off my new moves.
This list is at risk of becoming very cumbersome so I am going to have to cut it here. There are so many other nice things that have happened but I don't want to risk sounding too happy clappy. (and boring the bejesus out my small readership)
Life for me really is very ace.