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Dec. 26th, 2009 10:13 pmI love having new music. Or, in one particular case, a physical cd of music I have and adore. The new one is Michael Buble's latest - 'Crazy Love'. As with most of his albums it's mostly covers, but they are so awesome. *grins* Favourite after one listen is still 'Haven't Met You Yet' - it is so damn catchy. But thankfully, not annoying-catchy. Ahh it's putting me in such a chilled, happy mood.
Let me backtrack a little here and give you an outline of what Christmas is like in our household.
Morning: Off to church we go. But before this we exchange family gifts. (such sweet presents, but more on that later) Anyway, church was fine - despite my worries that it might be a little weird/awkward going back to my old one after 6 months.
Late morning: frantically doing last minute set-up/clean up
Early afternoon: Dad's side of the family arrive - with the chatter of people who haven't seen each other in a while. Along with the annual analysis of the best and worst acts of Carols by Candlelight (which then gets watched again regardless of the inevitable 'it isn't as good as it used to be' comments) Without fail, we say 'let's eat at 1pm' but by the time we do it's nearly 2. Lots and lots of food. Then the gift exchange - in addition this year we did a KK lucky dip thing, which was quite fun.
Evening: Once Dad's family had all gone, Mum's family gradually start arriving. This part of the day is so much more laid-back - but I'd completely forgotten how LOUD my family is. Just, wow. So great though - there have been a few illnesses this year, but you wouldn't know it from last night. Oh and during thechaotic present exchange my little cousins were so adorable!
It's pretty safe to say my Christmas spirit turned up.
It was also really nice this year that my presents were great. You know how some years you look at the presents from your family and think 'Do these people know me at all?' There was pretty much no-one like that this year.
What I received:
- 375,000 Rp - Nope, not just cash from my aunty, she actually changed it over for me! So sweet.
- Money for my trip from my parents (a fairly decent amount I might add)
- This little 'world traveller' doll made out of beads and safety pins from Oxfam
- (500) Days of Summer soundtrack from my brother (because I told him to buy it XD)
- Pretty tea mug from my grandparents
- Sleeping Beauty dvd
- Jb hi-fi voucher that I am itching to spend
- Michael Buble's new cd (as you probably gathered from the first part of this post)
- Body wash/body lotion set - I think this is exactly what I got from this family last year, but I really don't mind because it was awesome stuff
- A cupcake recipe book that I can't wait to try out. When, I have no idea.
That's enough for now I think, so bye! I hope anyone reading this had a nice Christmas too
Rdm
Let me backtrack a little here and give you an outline of what Christmas is like in our household.
Morning: Off to church we go. But before this we exchange family gifts. (such sweet presents, but more on that later) Anyway, church was fine - despite my worries that it might be a little weird/awkward going back to my old one after 6 months.
Late morning: frantically doing last minute set-up/clean up
Early afternoon: Dad's side of the family arrive - with the chatter of people who haven't seen each other in a while. Along with the annual analysis of the best and worst acts of Carols by Candlelight (which then gets watched again regardless of the inevitable 'it isn't as good as it used to be' comments) Without fail, we say 'let's eat at 1pm' but by the time we do it's nearly 2. Lots and lots of food. Then the gift exchange - in addition this year we did a KK lucky dip thing, which was quite fun.
Evening: Once Dad's family had all gone, Mum's family gradually start arriving. This part of the day is so much more laid-back - but I'd completely forgotten how LOUD my family is. Just, wow. So great though - there have been a few illnesses this year, but you wouldn't know it from last night. Oh and during the
It's pretty safe to say my Christmas spirit turned up.
It was also really nice this year that my presents were great. You know how some years you look at the presents from your family and think 'Do these people know me at all?' There was pretty much no-one like that this year.
What I received:
- 375,000 Rp - Nope, not just cash from my aunty, she actually changed it over for me! So sweet.
- Money for my trip from my parents (a fairly decent amount I might add)
- This little 'world traveller' doll made out of beads and safety pins from Oxfam
- (500) Days of Summer soundtrack from my brother (because I told him to buy it XD)
- Pretty tea mug from my grandparents
- Sleeping Beauty dvd
- Jb hi-fi voucher that I am itching to spend
- Michael Buble's new cd (as you probably gathered from the first part of this post)
- Body wash/body lotion set - I think this is exactly what I got from this family last year, but I really don't mind because it was awesome stuff
- A cupcake recipe book that I can't wait to try out. When, I have no idea.
That's enough for now I think, so bye! I hope anyone reading this had a nice Christmas too
Rdm
