My dear friend Karen shared this with me. I had to share it with you all. I hope that you will find it as beautiful as we did.
06 June 2007
A Day With Each Other
Yesterday was not the best of days, but my marvelous, loving husband Dean did everything he could to make it better. We met for a food court lunch and a little bit of retail therapy at our favourite shopping centre.
For my 30th birthday, we're headed down to Tasmania for a bit of time away. However, in my not-so-great wisdom, I left all my winter gear at home in Indianapolis. So, since it's been snowing in Hobart, it was necessary to get a jumper. Dean found a lovely, warm cardigan for me at the store where he's on the VIP list. (Trust me, the VIP thing is not a snooty deal - it's a discount deal! However, since they know us by name in there now, it is a bit of a worry. Actually, maybe that's just a Queensland customer service thing. That's the second store that actually "knows" us.)
After work, my darling came home and said, "I want to take my wife out." So, we headed down to Portside for dinner and a movie. We decided to check out Dendy Cinemas for their offering of arthouse type shows. (I had learned that I really enjoyed those type of films thanks to a couple of exhibitions at Nova in Carlton (Melbourne) with the beloved aunt & uncle and Stone Family.) We weren't sure what to see and the gal at the counter was torn for us when we asked between a couple of different flicks. In the end, another movie-goer came up and told us one movie was really sad, so we decided on the other - an Australian flick, Noise. (It was an interesting film - kind of a whodunit meets search for the meaning of life.)
Before the movie, we were going to head over a little, local italian place for dinner. However, when we stepped outside the cinemas it was pouring down with rain! Rain, glorious rain!!! (In case you are unaware, there is a drought occuring in this part of Queensland. Lucky for all of us, the rain has continued all not and into today!)
For more than one reason, the rain was a good thing. We redirected ourselves to the Japanese restaurant across the hall from the cinemas. What a treat! The service was great, the foood was wonderful and we couldn't get over the entire presentation. We were impressed!
We wrapped up the night with the movie, browsing the leaflets and finding another we'd like to see later this month. Isn't Dean wonderful??? :-)
For my 30th birthday, we're headed down to Tasmania for a bit of time away. However, in my not-so-great wisdom, I left all my winter gear at home in Indianapolis. So, since it's been snowing in Hobart, it was necessary to get a jumper. Dean found a lovely, warm cardigan for me at the store where he's on the VIP list. (Trust me, the VIP thing is not a snooty deal - it's a discount deal! However, since they know us by name in there now, it is a bit of a worry. Actually, maybe that's just a Queensland customer service thing. That's the second store that actually "knows" us.)
After work, my darling came home and said, "I want to take my wife out." So, we headed down to Portside for dinner and a movie. We decided to check out Dendy Cinemas for their offering of arthouse type shows. (I had learned that I really enjoyed those type of films thanks to a couple of exhibitions at Nova in Carlton (Melbourne) with the beloved aunt & uncle and Stone Family.) We weren't sure what to see and the gal at the counter was torn for us when we asked between a couple of different flicks. In the end, another movie-goer came up and told us one movie was really sad, so we decided on the other - an Australian flick, Noise. (It was an interesting film - kind of a whodunit meets search for the meaning of life.)
Before the movie, we were going to head over a little, local italian place for dinner. However, when we stepped outside the cinemas it was pouring down with rain! Rain, glorious rain!!! (In case you are unaware, there is a drought occuring in this part of Queensland. Lucky for all of us, the rain has continued all not and into today!)
For more than one reason, the rain was a good thing. We redirected ourselves to the Japanese restaurant across the hall from the cinemas. What a treat! The service was great, the foood was wonderful and we couldn't get over the entire presentation. We were impressed!
We wrapped up the night with the movie, browsing the leaflets and finding another we'd like to see later this month. Isn't Dean wonderful??? :-)
04 June 2007
What We've Been Up To
Yes, I know. I promised lots of updates. And I have failed you all. Apologies. Do you want excuses?? Well, how about a research paper on Corporate Relocations and the Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behaviour? I know, it doesn't matter. An excuse is still an excuse.
We've had a couple of interesting weeks here. Last weekend my darling husband took me to the ballet! It was beautiful. And, we are quite certain the choreographer was seated in the audience. Who knows - that might be standard practice. Nevertheless - the performance was absolutely delightful.
That weekend we also went to see one of his favourite comedians at the Tivoli. (In my opinion, it was a good thing the show was so incredibly entertaining. The venue left alot to be desired for someone who is slightly claustrophobic.)
On the Sunday, we had a BBQ here at our new place. We were joined by Mark & Jane, our dear friend Constable Jo and..... (drumroll, please).......(attention Steve)..... Cousins Kate & Stuart!!!!! We were so tickled to spend some time with everyone and just have a nice relaxing day. Dean grilled up a feast. (So much of one in fact, we STILL have left overs!)
Over the last week, we have spent some time establishing ourselves with a local physician. I have had a nasty cold and Dean had some areas of concern checked out. We're both fine. But, we're pretty pleased with the doc we chose - Dr Ben Powell - really nice guy.
Uni basically wrapped up for the semester this past Friday. (Hence all the finishing of a research paper versus blogging.) Still on the hunt for an internship. Still hopeful something will pan. Something HAS to pan out. Right?
This past weekend was another visit with the kids. Poppi still has a nasty cough and that made sleep on Saturday was pretty rough. Actually, unfortunately, we ended up having the visit cut short. This weekend's visit proved to be quite a learning experience. Poppi had another school-friend's birthday party to attend (her third!) on Sunday. We took her back to Lee Ann for a couple of hours with plans for her to come back to our place for a trip to the Library later in the arvo.
Well, we ALL learned we just can not break the visits up. We won't be doing that again. It's just too confusing for the little ones. Poor Poppi got herself so worked up we were really scared she was going to cause herself to vomit. And our little bull, Hunter, just didn't know why his big sis was so upset and he got all upset, too. And so in a very heartbreaking good-bye for Dean, the little ones went home with Mum about 18 hours early.
Before all the hysterics, though, we did have a chat to Lee Ann about Miss Poppi sleeping in her own bed. She's of the same mindset about it - it's time she started learning. So, she got some tips from another mother at Poppi's school and we're all going to work together with the help of one special reward fairy!
We've had a couple of interesting weeks here. Last weekend my darling husband took me to the ballet! It was beautiful. And, we are quite certain the choreographer was seated in the audience. Who knows - that might be standard practice. Nevertheless - the performance was absolutely delightful.
That weekend we also went to see one of his favourite comedians at the Tivoli. (In my opinion, it was a good thing the show was so incredibly entertaining. The venue left alot to be desired for someone who is slightly claustrophobic.)
On the Sunday, we had a BBQ here at our new place. We were joined by Mark & Jane, our dear friend Constable Jo and..... (drumroll, please).......(attention Steve)..... Cousins Kate & Stuart!!!!! We were so tickled to spend some time with everyone and just have a nice relaxing day. Dean grilled up a feast. (So much of one in fact, we STILL have left overs!)
Over the last week, we have spent some time establishing ourselves with a local physician. I have had a nasty cold and Dean had some areas of concern checked out. We're both fine. But, we're pretty pleased with the doc we chose - Dr Ben Powell - really nice guy.
Uni basically wrapped up for the semester this past Friday. (Hence all the finishing of a research paper versus blogging.) Still on the hunt for an internship. Still hopeful something will pan. Something HAS to pan out. Right?
This past weekend was another visit with the kids. Poppi still has a nasty cough and that made sleep on Saturday was pretty rough. Actually, unfortunately, we ended up having the visit cut short. This weekend's visit proved to be quite a learning experience. Poppi had another school-friend's birthday party to attend (her third!) on Sunday. We took her back to Lee Ann for a couple of hours with plans for her to come back to our place for a trip to the Library later in the arvo.
Well, we ALL learned we just can not break the visits up. We won't be doing that again. It's just too confusing for the little ones. Poor Poppi got herself so worked up we were really scared she was going to cause herself to vomit. And our little bull, Hunter, just didn't know why his big sis was so upset and he got all upset, too. And so in a very heartbreaking good-bye for Dean, the little ones went home with Mum about 18 hours early.
Before all the hysterics, though, we did have a chat to Lee Ann about Miss Poppi sleeping in her own bed. She's of the same mindset about it - it's time she started learning. So, she got some tips from another mother at Poppi's school and we're all going to work together with the help of one special reward fairy!
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