28 January, 2014

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Mmmmm...... Freshly baked banana bread with delicious crumbly nut topping.

27 January, 2014

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Red-eyed honey ale, brewed by yours truly? Don't mind if I do!

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Aussie Love

19 January, 2014

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Super cute basket from Kath and Paul in honour of my Australian citizenship - it has all the goods. I love it!

10 January, 2014

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Being a pre-school teacher is fun! It means you get to meet your friends for Friday arvo drinks with paint stains all over your arms!

02 January, 2014

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Happy New Year, everyone! Can't believe 2013 is over and 2014 is off to a start already. I'm sure you all have become quite accustomed to the fact that I am not very good at keeping this blog updated, but, in all honesty, there hasn't been much to say over the past few months!

I'm looking forward to this year, and hoping that it will be a good one. Although 2013 certainly had its highlights, there were also some really tough times that I am happy to move on from. 2014 should see me completing my course and graduating, becoming an official Australian citizen, planning my wedding, and visiting home after about 3 years - all good things, I think!

Like I said, there hasn't been much to write about lately. The holidays were very low key for us, and Shaun and I didn't make our annual trip back to WA this year. Instead, we opted for a quiet few weeks off and we stayed in Sydney for about a week just to get a change of scenery.

I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and were able to spend time with those you love the most. Here are a few random photos from the past few months, for your viewing pleasure. Wishing you all the very best for the new year!

Our patio garden - 3 types of tomato, 3 types of chilli, oregano, basil, parsley, and rosemary

Beautiful sunset, as seen from our lounge room

Beautiful sunset, as seen from our lounge room

Happy Christmas from Kath & Shaun the Dog!

Christmas 2013

You may think these are birds flying in the sunset, but they are BATS!!

Beautiful Bondi Beach

Happy people in love

Kath and I along the Bronte to Bondi cliff-side walk

NYE fireworks in the CBD, as seen from our house

NYE fireworks in the CBD, as seen from our house

26 October, 2013

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Wow, I knew it had been awhile since my last post, but it has been over two months! Sorry about the long pause - I've been incredibly busy over the past few months. I suppose this blog is a bit of an indicator as to how much free time I have, and as you can see, I haven't had much of it lately!

I can't believe this year is so quickly coming to an end. So much has happened this year, and much of it has happened it the last several months. Let's see..... I've turned 30 years old, I've gotten engaged to my soul mate and love of my life, I'm about to start the final six units of my course, and I broke my first bone (just a silly middle toe, but it hurt like hell!). Oh, and to add to all of that, I have become an Australian citizen...... well, I suppose not quite for that last one. I've passed my citizenship test and my application has been accepted by the immigration department - now I am just waiting to attend a citizenship ceremony and take my pledge. But, until I do that, I am not "officially" a citizen. Just waiting to receive the letter to inform me of the ceremony date!

So, lots of milestones this year! In the more day to day things, life is pretty normal. I've been super busy with my studies and work, and trying to fit in some social activities whenever I can. We recently went to the coast with some mates over a long weekend, which was very nice. And summer is now quickly approaching, so Shaun and I look forward to lots of beach camping!

It's been awhile since I have spoken with some of you, so let me know when we can Skype! In the meantime, check out some photos over the last few months.....

xHB