Feelin' hot hot hot

Hello everyone, and happy new year!

We have had a lovely quiet Christmas and New Year with a good chunk of time off together to spend just relaxing in the garden and on the beach. Of course, if you know us you'll know that we don't relax easily so at times it was challenging but all in all it was great.

The weather has really heated up over Christmas and we've had quite a few days in the high thirties, low forties. The heat here is generally bearable as it is very dry with low humidity but over the last few days it has been challenging! We don't have air conditioning in our house (it is usually a very cool house) but over the last few days it really heated up so on a few mornings I was almost delirious, just craving a light cool breeze! I kept telling myself that one of the reasons we've moved here is for warmth, but I have to admit cursing it on a couple of occasions! Anyway, enough winging, today it has 'got back to normal' and we had breakfast outside in the cool garden. Ahhhh.

Last night we went to see Miss Saigon at the Festival Centre, which has always been my favourite musical. We really enjoyed it and for anyone interested I can provide a full post-performance critique! Dan said it didn't really 'float his boat' but nevertheless seemed to enjoy it!

So now it's back to work. For me, just for two days as I have only today and tomorrow in my current job before I leave. It's a bit weird going back to work for just two days but financially (for holiday pay etc) it is the much better option. It will be a relief to leave though as it has all felt a little awkward since handing in my notice.

Really looking forward to my Mum and Dad arriving a week today! It will be lovely to see them and get them caught up in this whirl that we're currently living in. I know it will be like we've never been apart and am getting ready for a couple of weeks of solid gossip and chat with Mum!