On the 11th Day of Advent, Sydney gave to me…Ch-Ch-Ch-Chinatown
Posted on December 13, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Ni Hao! I’m still chugging along here not wanting to disappoint my loyal reader (thanks, hubba hubbie!). I’m enjoying Advent and really thinking about what I appreciate about being in Sydney. A LOT. But our lives here would not be possible without one thing. This is has helped us survive in Sydney. Without it, we’d […]
Read More...On the 10th day of Advent, Sydney gave to me…scads of cool free treasures on every curb
Posted on December 12, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
So…after we moved into our awesome pad, I noticed some strange happenings in the hood. People abandon good treasures! They leave them out for all to procure. And, being frugal like I am, and loving to recycle and reuse, I found this to be the most magnificent of gifts! I’ve seen couches, barbeques, shelves, photo […]
Read More...On the 9th day of Advent Sydney gave to me…an Easy Aussie Move to our Apartment
Posted on December 11, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
I will break from what is becoming quite a gallery of glittery snaps to bring you some straight scoop. I had a lot to do to get us ready to come here. It was lofty, to pack it up and ship us out in under a month. We laughed, we cried, we a lot of […]
Read More...On the 8th Day of Advent, Sydney gave to me…Afternoon Tea at the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Posted on December 10, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Doesn’t that just sound like a grand place to visit??!! Well it is, and so much more. After a harried day in the city, I was on my way to a full-blown anxiety attack. My hubba hubbie lovingly and gently guided me to the Chinese Garden of Friendship. It was the most serene place I’ve […]
Read More...On the 7th day of Advent, Sydney gave to me…a Christmas Cave Story
Posted on December 8, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
I’ll be honest…I don’t get too over-the-top about Christmas. I love the actual holiday and what it means, and I love my family, but I don’t skip around playing holiday carols, waving candy canes in the air and wearing reindeer sweaters. But I’ve a visited a place that could convert me…THE CHRISTMAS CAVE! It claims […]
Read More...On the 6th day of Advent, Sydney gave to me…a trip to Parkes and the Old Parks Convent
Posted on December 8, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
So…I got to see a little of the inland country. I was hired to train Lachlan Catchment Management Authority and I had a wonderful experience! It was a quaint, friendly and totally lovely trip. I can’t wait to return. Here is the view from my tiny plane… And a pic of the airport – isn’t […]
Read More...On the 5th day of Advent, Sydney gave to me…Beaches, Bays and Babes(well, just me)
Posted on December 6, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
I love the water – specifically, I love the ocean. It’s my favourite place to be – it’s my inspiration, my center, my home. So when my hubba hubbie asked me if I wanted to move to Sydney, I said, “Heck yes!” Where else in the world could be live to be near so much […]
Read More...On the 4th day of Advent, Sydney gave to me…Christmas in Summer
Posted on December 5, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
I love Summer and I love my birthday and I love Christmas – but they haven’t ever coincided with each other…until now! Because of the different seasons in Oz, my birthday and Christmas are in Summer – how cool is that? I love that Santa is wears swim trunks and palm trees are decorated with […]
Read More...On the third day of Advent, Sydney gave to me….Fabulous Ferries
Posted on December 4, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
I took my first trip on a Sydney Ferry last weekend and it was AMAZING! Here is are a few pics from my trip on the way to Manly Beach (for an awesome Thanksgiving Party – shout to Becky Reining). The trip on the ferry was the best part – the party was grand – […]
Read More...On the Second day of Advent, Sydney gave to me…St. Canice in Elizabeth Bay
Posted on December 3, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Halleluiah – I’m blogging again! Isn’t that what you are saying right now?! You know what I have to say to that? Thanks, Mum! So, it’s Day 2 of my Expose’ and today’s Advent pressie is…St. Canice Church in Elizabeth Bay. I discovered this beautiful treasure my first week in town. It’s a charming place […]
Read More...I’m dreaming of a Sweet & Sassy Sydney Christmas – and dreaming of Daemon and FarCry
Posted on December 2, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Yoooooohoooooo, loyal reader…I’m back – isn’t it just marvelous?! It must be the hot holiday spirit sweeping through me. Or the holiday spirits (I do love my bubbles)! It our first Christmas in Oz, and in anticipation, I’ve created a Sweet & Sassy Sydney Advent Calendar. I’ll unwrap a little gift of Oz each day […]
Read More...Something Sweet & Sassy for ME – a flirty apron from Marni in OK
Posted on December 2, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Horray for Kristin – I got my apron! Well, Mumsy received it for me and it is AMAZING and it’s all for me me me me memememememeeeemememe! Thanks, Marni – I don’t have the package yet but I will be dreaming of my absolutely fabulous holiday apron. I’m picturing myself wearing it and enjoying champagne […]
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