27.12.02 | 5:57 am
Christmas past. Or passed.
So Christmas is officially over. And what do we have to show for it but rather large bellies, sore heads and heaps of chocolate we don't really want to eat at the risk of increasing our already swelling bellies. Oh and did I mention a rather slim looking bank account? *laugh* pardon me, that's just my cynicism creeping back there. Old habits die hard.
No, in all truth I actually did really enjoy Christmas this year. And I managed to neatly balance my family and Justin's family on Christmas and Boxing Day. I got some good footage from our Boxing Day picnic in Kings Park yesterday as well. Dad's come down with a sort of flu bug so he hasn't been feeling very well (and what a time he's chosen to get sick!) so he didn't feel like going out. Heather invited me to Kings Park with the family, Abe and Silv and some other relatives (??) for a picnic. It was very relaxing, warm, but with a nice breeze where we were sitting, and we filled the day with busy nothings. Justin, Kira and I left early to head into the city and do get the Boxing Day sales, only to discover virtually the whole city was closed (whoever said it was open!?). So we spent a large part of the afternoon walking (rather lethargically) in 38+ degree heat. It was unpleasant to say the least and I was sweating from every single pore in my body. Eventually I made my way home and Justin had to dash off to get ready for work that night. Our family in fact did end up going out yesterday - we went to Cottesloe for a swim and to watch the sunset, then headed to Cicerello's (where Justin works) for some dinner.
Jus served us which was great because of course we got extra food, then I went and said hi and Merry Christmas to Clint and all. The managers there all have new uniforms and have lost the hats. It's much more flattering I can assure you. Anyway, we ate, then I said ciao to Justin and we went home. *laugh* call me immature and silly but everytime I'm at Cicerello's, I always make a big point of talking to Justin or Clint so that everyone knows I'M Justin's girlfriend. When I still lived at home, I used to travel for hours every Sunday to go and meet Justin for his 1 hour lunch break. I used to know almost every person that worked there and I know that I was the envy of every girl. I loved it. Now, I can't get around on Sunday's because I've moved house and there are a lot of new people working there... all new girls who get silly ideas in their heads about Justin, and unfortunately I can't be there to beat them off with a stick. It sucks, I'm telling you.
Anyway. I better be off and get some food into this pained stomach of mine. I was planning to take the girls (Amy and Zoe) to the beach today with Justin but he's shopping this morning and it actually looks quite overcast outside. Typical. I'm heading home today and I probably won't be back at my parents until after New Years, so unless I get a chance for an entry at Justin's place, you won't be hearing from me for a while. Au revoir mon ami, hope you enjoyed your Christmas as much as I did mine and may the New Year bring you all kinds of happiness.