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a life abroad in australia & adventures along the way

Three days into the new year

Towards the end of my California trip, I caught the cold. There were NYE plans, but I had to sit this one out.

My partner joined his siblings up in Mooloolaba to ring in the new year, and I stayed back with the family pup to rest up. I fell asleep early and  missed out on the midnight celebrations, but I was able to catch up the next day via the news. Ryan returned later that day, and helped look after Selby.

I started to feel better yesterday, after having eaten a lot of GARLIC. I smelled so bad after that. Ryan made a delicious lamb dinner.

Just had the leftovers for lunch.

Last night, I actually had the energy to stay awake throughout the day without taking any naps. I read a post on the wordpress news about blogging for 365 days about something….I’m a little too late for that; but will definitely think about for the next time. I already have this blog to write about my experiences in Australia among other travels…though I do not post everyday.

In ten days I’ll be going to Vietnam for the first time. I feel pretty anxious about it. It’ll be quite the experience to see where my parents and grandparents came from. I’m nervous and excited at the same time.

Happy 2012, but first let’s go back to December

December is my favorite month. It is a magical month filled with much merriment.

It was the month I decided to make my trip back home to California to spend the holidays catching up with my family and friends.

It is THE month to go to Disneyland to experience the winter wonderland…under the sun.

To be home also meant that I can eat all that my heart and stomach desired; all the food that I had been craving for when I was living in Brisbane.

December was the month I first met my new angelic nephew who stole my heart.

It was a whirlwind trip that included a 4 day weekend in Washington (which included a day trip to Vancouver), a breezy night in Santa Barbara, and a quick two days visit in Vegas.

Looking back, I know I am the lucky one. I am grateful for my family, and my lasting friendships that endure life’s many changes, for the love that remains the same.

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