What an extraordinary year! I don't know what I expected when I started this journey of "the Year of the Dora" it has truly been exhilarating, exceeding all expectations!
I honour the people in my life that have made this year so joyous.
- My family who stand beside me and give me unparralelled support and encouragement
- My dear friends who have indulged my every whim. who have loved upon me and lavished me with loving and thoughtful gifts. (thanks Michael Thornton for the new Do!!)
- To Those who, as the saying goes, come into your life for a reason, season or lifetime.. grateful I am for the season that we have had, grateful for the reasons. More so I'm grateful for those who are new in my life that have filled the void and enriched my soul, getting to know you has been a delight (that includes you Jen Storer!).
- To Paul Ness, who gave up his bed so that I could stay with him in New York City - what a blast of a place and what a great guy to share it with. The Waldorf, what can I say, decadent (just like me really). Thanks to Theresa and Mum who insisted I buy myself something from Tiffany's as a gift. What a successful buy I LOVE my Paloma Picasso necklace, earrings and charm. How lovely to connect on the tourist bus with you Gina.
- Vegas and Narelle Williams.. that pretty much says it all!
- Washington DC where I met the lovely K Reid Blair, not only a great concierge but a lovely woman who took me to a Gospel Brunch - Amen to that Sister!
- To my family in Margaret River, my "sis" Michelle who let me take over her studio as I painted and created to my hearts content. Always such a wonderful soul connection with you all.
- To Michelle & Neil White , Cheryl and Lynny who separately whisked me away to exotic places for precious weekends away where I didn't have to pull out my purse not even once.
- Neil Perrys Rosetta with Maria on the big day
- Rasa Malaya with my amazing family and close friends, my gorgeous nieces just made my day even more special with their showering of love. They are truly the loves of my life and I'm so blessed to have them.
- Thanks to Martin & Carolyn Fitzpatrick who came all the way from Canberra to take me out to Radio Mexico… man those margaritas are good! (the food isn't bad either!)
- The Blairgowrie Estate for dinner with Michelle and The Baths Sorrento for lunch with Chez and Lyn… the list really does go on but I reckon you get the idea
- Bon Jovi with Kim Winters
- Michael Bubble (he touched my hand, well maybe I lunged at him as he walked by!) and Keith Urban with Michelle
- Human Nature in Vegas with Narelle
- David Copperfield the magician… now he really did appear before me and take my hand!
- Naturally 7 with Adrian, man those boys can hold a tune!
A dream was realised this year when I purchased my home by the sea. The power of an intention. I wake up every morning to the ever changing view of the bay. Bayside life is a blessing. I still pinch myself pretty much every day as I gaze out into the blue!!
- Thanks Brian Burgess and Jenny Adams for mentoring me into getting off my butt and starting the journey. To Andrew Freeman for pretty much everything. Thanks for the great negotiation skills I don't know what I would have done without you.
- To my friends and family who supported me in the move. Chez, Lyn. Maria, Jenny and mum did the thankless task of cleaning the houses… that's a sign of true grit! and there was certainly more than enough grit that we needed to get rid of!!
- Adrian for doing all the things that boys do, you shoulder the responsibility of being the only male in the family well!! Bonita did a stellar job selling my wares on ebay and gumtree what a load off my mind. Blessed the day that you came into my life Bonita, you are the sister I never had (well until now!)
- Micheal Thornton & Simon Heggen words cannot express the gratitude - turning up with your truck and loading and unloading - such a crap job and you did it without grumbling not even once! I love you!
- Louise McConnachie and Sierra Gertners… thanks for looking after the business whilst I tore my hair out!
- Amanda made me the bestest laundry bag ever - who would have thought that a 10 minute sowing job could take 3 hours as we laughed and carried on like pork chops
- Thanks Craig Rawlings for hanging my artwork so that it looks like I live in a gallery, your artist eye is unquestionable
- Adrian, my little bro… I love, love, love the coffee table, your eye for design is extraordinary and I can't wait to show off the other pieces you are making for me!
- Thanks to Ben Cooksey for setting up my TV and leading me on the path of Sonos and Spotify - I simply love 'em both. Ange, always a joy to share french bubbles with you whilst watching your hubby work!
Settled in and so the rounds of entertaining begin, countless drinks, lunches, brunches, dinners - from Vegan to curry laksas, celebrating Easter, Theo's birthday drinks, cugini brunch and many more. The sleepovers didn't take long to happen. I reckon pretty much all my friends and family have been over to celebrate my acquisition (I haven't forgotten you Trish Davie and Fiona McLean!).
There have been health issues from a lump in my breast and bronchitis for months, all clear now and a reminder to look after thyself physically, mentally and spiritually!
As I wrap up "The Year of The Dora" I lie in bed looking out into the bay snuggled up with my boy Zoltan who makes living here a true adventure, I farewell a year that has brought much joy and happiness not only into my life but into the life of others. Thanks again to all of you who have encouraged me to take the year by the horns and really Live! It's been a blast and a reminder that with just a little bit of effort how wonderful a moment, an hour, a day, a month or year can really be.!
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