Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Santa Paws


Santa Paws

Sarah decided that Bella would look very cute dressed up in a Santa outfit this year. Bella sat patiently waiting for Sarah to dress her up and then for me to take these photos.

What a wonderful little dog she is?

Sunny morning

    
This morning I woke to a golden shadow on my curtains, yes it was the sun trying valiantly to peek through the clouds. 
I opened my window to see clouds and a small golden ball.
It has managed to stay dry enough to mow, get some washing done - Yippee!!!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

What an Honour!

I am so excited!

I have just received a letter from my university and the School of English.

My lecturer has recommended me for the Honours programme when I complete my BA (in a few years time).  The best lines are the following:

"Dr HE has discussed with me your exceptional results this year. We wonder whether, as one of our best students, you have considered an honours year in the School of English, Media Studies, and Art History once you have completed your BA.

Warm congratulations from me, and from Dr Hilary Emmett, on your fine work. I do look forward to hearing from you."

Wow and how about that - I am thrilled.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Puppy Love

Our 'old lady' Abby - 6 years old; is so tolerant of 6 month old Bella. This afternoon, Bella decided that sleeping in Abby's basket was the best place to be.

They look so lovely together.

Sunshine

I woke up at 4.45am and wondered why it was so bright - then I realised that it was the sun.

After 2 weeks of rain and cloud; the sun is making a weak, brief appearance and it feels wonderful.

We are expecting another week at least of rain and more floods for inland towns - it is either drought or flood in this country.

Still for now I am enjoying the sunshine, although it is showing up all the dust on my computer screen - oops.

Wishing you all a happy day.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Inspirational Friends

I love this technology.

Through this Blog I have made an amazing new friend (well I met her over a year ago now), who inspires me with her life. Her commitment to posting a photo a day has been unbelievable. She is so upbeat and positive and if I am feeling a little low; I know that a quick visit to her site will inspire me.

Her name is Darlene and you can find a link to her site in the list of blogs that I follow - it is called "My life for a year".

Now Darlene and I have never met, she lives on the other side of the world in Canada; but sharing in her ups and downs, joys and sadness has given me so much pleasure over the last 12 months or so.

Darlene is one of the most giving friends that I could ever hope to have; she always posts a comment when I write something. She is always one of the first to send me a congratulations on one of my achievements and one day - more than anything I hope to meet her in person.

If you would like to live the day in the life of an inspirational person; I highly recommend that you sign up to reading her blog on a daily basis.

Thank you Darlene for sharing your life with us all.

Hugs
Beverly

Friday, December 3, 2010

Decorating & Baking





Christmas Decorating



Christmas Baking





Yummy food and a beautiful home