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1989

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One and all, Merry Christmas!!!!!

I sit here on the couch, chilling with Maryanne as we listen to one of my Christmas presents(Taylor Swift’s “1989” – wonderfully dance-y!)…and the lasagna is in the oven and the afternoon wanes. And it is beautiful. This day has been a fabulous smorgasbord of all kinds of delights!! Started the day with the family opening our gifts…and while I(of course!) got lots of awesome presents from the fam(and got to give some fun ones too!)…that wasn’t the best part at all. Just being with Dad and Mom and Maryanne and Laura…(and Caroline kitty!)…one of the best things ever. Don’t think words can express. (No, they can’t). Now, we’re switching the TV from “Little Women” to the game between the Cavs and Heat(LeBron returns to Miami!)…as is proper. After presents-opening today, we had cinnamon rolls and bacon and (yet more) coffee and talked as a family. Beautiful. I read my cards from Chris and Jo and John…and although I still miss them dearly, it made me ever so happy to read letters from them. Handwritten letters are a beautiful thing. We also had our ping-pong tournament(me, Maryanne, Laura and Dad), which I managed to win, hurrah! We’re soon planning to play a stirring game of Avalon before dinner. After dinner, more ’24’ will be watched! We’re making steady progress through Season 3(one of the best – Jack, Tony, Michelle, Chloe, President Palmer…so many good characters!!) these past few days…Jack Bauer and mint-chocolate chip ice cream and fam – quality combination.

Now, it’s game time…maybe I’ll get time to write later, we’ll see. Laters!!

I’ll Fly Away

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A quick post this fine Saturday morning!

I’ve just finished my very quality lunch here at Beans(cabbage and bean soup, cantaloupe on the side. Delightful). Now, about to head off to get some errands done before heading home to do housework, but just thought I’d write a few words here now. This morning has been most productive, with much vacation planning! Booked a flight to Tampa for Easter weekend(huzzah!) and then booked a flight to Boston for summer holidays! Going to spend a long weekend there with Maryanne, Laura and Megan, plus Robbie who’s coming over from Isle of Man! Oh I can’t wait! Going to be simply epic.

Still planning a trip overseas as well, but that one isn’t quite booked yet, although I’ve done most of necessary reseach. Waiting for final confirmations from a few people before I press the button. Still. SO EXCITED. I miss people!!!

Also this morning, sent away a package to John(er, John…forget what you just read if you’re seeing this). Hopefully it reaches him in time for the NCAA tourney. Yes, that’s a hint. Speaking of NCAA basketball, UF just beat Kentucky today by 19 points. Undefeated in SEC play – conference record. Gator basketball!

Now, going to finish my cantaloupe and then roll out. Have a most awesome day, my friends!!

Bracing

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Happy Saturday, y’all!!

Comfortably sitting at Books and Beans, with a very sad empty mocha cup in front of me. Shortly think I’ll go downstairs and get a sandwich, but now just enjoying sitting here. Been here a few hours now, some of that time been spent enjoyably writing messages to people and reading(Psalm 59 is awesome, just so you know!) and some of that time trying to remotely put out work fires in preparation for big project next week. It wearies me, yet I must conquer.

Now, I’m trying to think if I have any burning issues that I simply must write about, but at the moment, no? Maybe I’ll suddenly become inspired once I’m back home? Oh – definitely been enjoying the ongoing NCAA tourney – it’s madness! Kansas State loses to La Salle! Florida Gulf Coast dismantles Georgetown! Thankfully Florida stomped NW State last night for their first victory, next up – Minnesota tomorrow night!

Now, I think it is lunch time. Still not sure what I’ll make for dinner tonight, but I’ll think of something. Ham and cheese panini, yes. And then out into the gloriously windy day!

Rainy Days

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Saturday afternoon here in the flat! Would have written earlier in Books and Beans…but for some reason their internet wasn’t working. I spent the time cleaning out my computer and finding lots of old random pictures and videos. I realized it’s been four years since I’ve been in college. Wow.

Anyways, now back at home and going to read a bit this fine wet afternoon. Soon enough, going to walk down to Sainsbury’s to pick up ingredients for chicken parmesan tonight! I figure that’ll be a nice meal as I watch the Gators play basketball – going up against Alabama in the SEC tourney semifinals. Go Gators!! Sadly I can’t watch it with dad, alas.

Before I get to my book, just thought I’d leave you with the tentative playlist for my newest CD. Approve? It’s my “preparation for summer” CD. And yes. Summer is coming. Eventually.

Peace y’all!!

1. Oohs and Ahhs – Needtobreathe
2. Charlie Brown – Coldplay
3. High of 75 – Relient K
4. Last Summer – Lost Prophets
5. Arise Shine – Hope Bible Church
6. Oh My Stars – Andrew Belle
7. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye
8. We are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift
9. Knowledge of the Glory of the Lord – Hope Bible Church
10. Time of Your Life – Green Day
11. In Your Sleep – Andrew Belle
12. You Belong with Me – Taylor Swift
13. All Those Pretty Lights – Andrew Belle
14. Crags and Clay – Gungor
15. The Boxer – Simon and Garfunkle
16. 22 – Taylor Swift
17. Stars – Switchfoot
18. One Day More! – Les Miserables International Cast
19. Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain – London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir
20. Amen – London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir