Happy New Year...

January 2011.

We have just returned from a 5 night 4 day holiday on the cruise ship Athena. I celebrated my 40th on board. The day we were in Albany until lunch time and then we departed to head towards Bunbury cruising overnight. Unfortunately it was VERY rough and I parted company with my food and drinks for the day.

The next night, Australia day, was much calmer and I received a rousing chorus of happy birthday from the waiters and maitre'de as well as from surrounding tables!! I was a little embarrassed! The chef had made a birthday cake for me which I had along with apple pie for desert. My poor waist line.

I have even managed to complete my first UFO for the year. A celtic wall hanging, designed by Lisa Chandler.

I have been unreliable with my posts, the last half of last year had been a hard one. Yet again my depression had taken charge of me.. I started to see a psychiatrist....of which my opinion is low..and with a lot of experimenting and changing of tablets we are, I hope and the right path. My hormones play a high part in my mood with each month being fraught with extremes in emotions.

I escaped to Melbourne in November to get away and have a rest. Sarah joined me, being a caring companion, for the get away. Thank you to Aunty Kath and John. I have not worked in the last 5 - 6 months due to my health. I am looking at returning to work after the children return to school.

My head is still swimming and I feel as though I am on the ship still!!! Finally find my sea legs and am on the land! Yep trust me to be backwards.