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something we loved: The Olympics! It was so exciting and I really loved the skill of all the athletes in events I watched, my loyalty shifting as my favourite ones went out of contention. I have to say the Men's Dual Moguls was my favourite event that I watched - it was so exciting and totally wild! What skill those guys have (as I'm sure the women do too but I didn't get to see that).

something that sustained us: Lots of fun dancing with friends. We had a big group at Sofi Tukker and on The Jackson which was nice, though I always have a lot of fun when I'm with the usual trio. 

Also the family playing at Hijinks was great. Laughing with the kids, hearing all their stories, stealing looks with my husband sharing how much we love and are proud of our people - literally our people we made together.

something we're carrying forward from this month to the next: This month has been huge - so many things on...it will be hard to beat...BUT...next month I have so much to look forward to with friends. Starting with Alok, which I now realise must be a Mardi Gras recovery thing, is a great way to open the month. I have some great restaurant meals booked, some dancing planned and theatre. So I guess I carrying forward that feeling of joy and bonhomie that I felt a lot this month. 

something we're making space for: Singing. The first choir I'm in is finally getting back together after a few months off and I've signed my husband and I up to a one off at the Opera House, as he likes to sing too. At Maverick Sabre, he kept asking his 'Sydney Choir' to sing, and we all belted out the songs. It was such a lovely feeling. I think we need to sing more, even if we aren't that good, it feels so good. I've been singing loudly in the car ever since and it really is elating.

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Sharing also with #MuralMondays - there's some new outlines on the walls in Newtown and I'm wondering if they're completed or will be painted in. I sort of like them as they are. Very olde timey!

The Little Things - Feb

February has flown - back to school, back to work, and visitors from interstate and overseas. We've been busy being tourists in our own town. Not to mention birthdays, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras...it's all happening this month!

Read A lot about Solar Batteries. It's overwhelmingly complicated but we finally narrowed it down and booked an installation. Use Choice magazine to find out what you need to know, ask about and what you should be looking for. Use Solar Quotes to get the ball rolling (they've partnered with Choice so the installers are prevetted). Get at least three quotes (or more) and work backwards eliminating who is a definite NO. Anyway, I hope we went with the right one. (Oh, and the contract is long and I read that too....). I guess stay tuned on if we made the right decision....

I also read that platypus don't have nipples and the new mothers sweat milk so to speak , and the puggles or nestlings lap it up off her fur. Wild! How did we grow up learning so little about these wildly different creatures? Biology is so fascinating - difference IS the norm, it appears. It's only what we are taught that is lacking.

Watched I went to The Great Gatsby Ballet - as someone who loves Gatsby, it was gorgeous. Especially the scene with the green light on West Egg. As I've mentioned, that is burnt into my head so it was really magical and mesmerising. I don't know anything about Ballet but I feel serious ballet people may not enjoy it so much. People dressed up in 1920s style. It's great fun. (Odd music choices I thought though, it must be said). I'm also very curious if you don't know the story, could you understand it? Anyway, I really enjoyed it and it made my mum want to reread the book - I just read it last year but I too feel I could visit it again...

Heard Went to Maverick Sabre this week - he kept asking his Sydney Choir to take over, and it was a huge singalong. It was such a nice vibe. At one point he said "Everything out there divides us, but in here, we're united" and it was true. We all smiled at each other, nodding in agreement. There is something so special about live music and the shared feeling of community. If you are going to the Hilltop Hoods, make sure you catch him in support - he's wonderful. 

Made The most of all the delicious oysters!

Wore I got this outfit for a wedding last year but wore it out to lunch at Lumi. I wore my Valentine's Day dress on the obvious day while boating with friends. Do you have celebration dresses (or clothing)?

My Top Three Moments from the Month Gone By Getting together as a family to play at Hijinks. Watching the kids mucking around together makes me so, so happy. I miss my school holidays entourage. We used to have so much fun. It's nice to recapture it briefly. 

Dreamstate was a corker - Ely Oaks is so fabulous (as he always is!). A bundle of energy - but it was so hot! It really took it out of me!

 

A gaggle of friends and I went on The Jackson (a fancy boat for you OS) on the harbour for a seafood lunch, Veuve and dancing. It was surprisingly a great afternoon and we all left happy and elated. Wonderful setting, many oysters and laughs with friends and strangers. Which is where most of the photos are from!

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Taronga Zoo Twilight Concert Season

One of the joys of Summer in Sydney is all the outdoor concerts. And none are more lovely than the six weeks of concerts at the zoo.

We opted to get there by ferry which makes the whole experience even more lovely.

With a good spot, you picnic with the sun going down over the harbour.

We even got fireworks during the show, no idea what they were for but they lit up the harbour in dazzling colours.

We went for Xavier Rudd with friends, so it was the perfect way to see out the season. Even the threatening rain stayed away until after the show.

We've missed a few years but it really is one of my favourite music venues in Summer.

If you are ever visiting Sydney in Feburary or early March, it's a must do!

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Art in the streets of Rome - windows and doors

On the last morning in Rome, before my flight, I had to run down and buy a luggage strap. Rome being Rome, I couldn't help but snap photos along the way. Some Art Deco windows and doors were so charming. I guess when you think about it,they were versions of street art, literally, at the time....

That is one of the charms of Rome - everything carries history with it. You notice the beauty before you even know what it is!

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Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year Celebrations are in full swing in Sydney.

Lobster Noodles seem to be the go this year.

Fortunes abound, red lanterns and horses are everywhere across the city.

The Fire Horse returns every 60 years.

To quote the SBS website: "Basically, this is a year that rewards fearless courage, dedication and punishes indecision, hesitation or impassiveness....Just ride the horse and ride the momentum, and do not hesitate too much and complete the journey."

Happy New Year to you all, and hopefully you enjoy the ride!

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