Being the last one to leave... staying till 4... turned out to be perfect timing for me.
Drove to work today to drop off lots of cakes and goodies. And receive in return.
And on the way home, made it to the fish markets around 4:20. Timing was perfect. Not too crowded. Still plenty of seafood to choose from so I got sashimi, oysters and oawns. Got wagyu beef that I needed and even picked up a couple of bunches of beautiful flowers. And didn't even have to pay for parking!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Drove to work today to drop off lots of cakes and goodies. And receive in return.
And on the way home, made it to the fish markets around 4:20. Timing was perfect. Not too crowded. Still plenty of seafood to choose from so I got sashimi, oysters and oawns. Got wagyu beef that I needed and even picked up a couple of bunches of beautiful flowers. And didn't even have to pay for parking!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
It helps when the boss' boss brings in a couple of bottles of Krug the night before. Delish. If you haven't tried it, go get yourself a bottle... or two.
Now it's just waiting waiting for the deals to come in.
And driving to work. Amazing... although the fish markets were... crazy. I might stop by there this arvo! Got some spending money from my cakes that I sold!
Office is buzzing. Hopefully 6 hours to go..! Merry Christmas Eve
Now it's just waiting waiting for the deals to come in.
And driving to work. Amazing... although the fish markets were... crazy. I might stop by there this arvo! Got some spending money from my cakes that I sold!
Office is buzzing. Hopefully 6 hours to go..! Merry Christmas Eve
How did that happen?
I think I've gone slightly delirious. Working till midnight, working, working, baking, working and baking at the same time. I have no idea how the time has passed in the last fortnight except to say that I am so so tired. Finally, after 14 days of blue, I can see some reprieve in sight!
The decision to only schedule "must dos" these last few weeks has paid dividends. I'm not sure if i would still be alive and coherent otherwise. Lucky for me, Friday we managed to get out at a decent hour - 7:30 - and i got home and crashed and slept for 10. Plus another 3 hour nap on Sat arvo. Recharged now... and only three days to go and 5 mil to close. WE ARE GOING TO GET THERE. Can't quite lift the pedal on the accelerator just yet.
Two more baking orders to go and we're shutting up shop for the year.
A couple more intimate gatherings to attend.
We've already started popping the Moet at work, I don't think that's going to stop anytime soon
I think I've gone slightly delirious. Working till midnight, working, working, baking, working and baking at the same time. I have no idea how the time has passed in the last fortnight except to say that I am so so tired. Finally, after 14 days of blue, I can see some reprieve in sight!
The decision to only schedule "must dos" these last few weeks has paid dividends. I'm not sure if i would still be alive and coherent otherwise. Lucky for me, Friday we managed to get out at a decent hour - 7:30 - and i got home and crashed and slept for 10. Plus another 3 hour nap on Sat arvo. Recharged now... and only three days to go and 5 mil to close. WE ARE GOING TO GET THERE. Can't quite lift the pedal on the accelerator just yet.
Two more baking orders to go and we're shutting up shop for the year.
A couple more intimate gatherings to attend.
We've already started popping the Moet at work, I don't think that's going to stop anytime soon
Ahh... and here we were worried that we wouldn't make it onto the boat (by boat, i mean a massive ship that was subbed the "Starship Enterprise" for the rest of the night) on Wednesday evening for our work Christmas Party. I was so excited not only did we get to leave on time (4 p.m. is when the coaches departed our office) but we had an ABSOLUTE BLAST. Seeing the storm on the water was amazing although it did dampen much of the three level ship. It was a shame that we couldn't spend some more time with one of the two live bands on the rooftop level because it was stunning. We spent probably about a half hour up there after grabbing some toilet paper to wipe down the wet seats. That's when I managed to get this lovely night time shot of the bridge.
And so we spent much of the rest (if not most) of the evening mingling with the sales people and everyone else. One of the AEs were clearly trying to suck up by taking this awesome photo of my colleagues and I ;)
Yes we did have a pretty well organised after-party at Bungalow 8 where the real hard stuff (GnTs) came out. Surprisingly I managed to stick around until midnight and by that time, my feet were dead tired and my voice was so raspy that I definitely needed to go home and get some shut eye if I had any hope of functioning normally the next day.
I think I did alright. At least I did not have bloodshot eyes or embarrassed myself hahaha. Unlike some who partied ALL night. No one on Level 9 i don't think... good start!
And of course, I had my friends over for some christmas dinner last night. Doing it all yourself is actually really tiring so I think I would love to do what Velda & Nob did this year (and where I went to today) where everyone brings something. I was in charge of dessert of course so it was pavlova with mixed berries and one of the gingerbread houses which was DEMOLISHED but sooo good. I think half the fun is taking it apart! Winner!!! There was so much food and I didn't think we would finish it all but we did pretty good. Tons of sashimi, prawns, beef, chicken wings, skewers, steaks, salads, fruit and nibbles... and cider, beer and wine (duh!!). I didn't see it in them since some of them are such tiny things but I reckon that outeat yesterday's crowd by miles. Yes, there were a few more guys but still!!!
I literally had to take a powernap after the late lunch. I think we had 22 Jump St on which was pretty hilarious. So it was a very relaxing afternoon. A few rounds of taboo and some game that Velda made up. A few youtube videos (Victoria's Secret Fashion Show) and all around an easy day. Ate more of the leftovers for dinner and feeling so good. Oscar and Mac (the dogs) snoozed and played with us. They are soooo well behaved. Wish Maxxie or Nessie were as good and sociable. Would totally have bought them.
And the drive home was a breeze... it makes me want to drive to work. One day...
It's beginning to feel a little like the festive season... with shopping centres going crazy included! Who knew grabbing just a few grocery essentials could take more 1.5 hours!
Another busy day and weekend for me as we do the second annual (perhaps should not put the word annual in front just yet) christmas get together. Simple this year. Some salad, potatoes, baked cauliflower and small portions or lamb, turkey and ham. It was really good. And did pav again so everyone could partake in the sweetness.
Every year, I am thankful for these bunch of people. They make me smile, they appreciate me for who I am, they have a wicked sense of humour (jelly bean or jelly beans?) and there's no pressure doing the things that we want to do. So thank you again from the bottom of my heart... :)
I think Donna had a great afternoon putting together her very own Gingerbread House. It looked pretty good too! If only I had that much time per house too, mine would look just as great ;) But I am really impressed with this chicky for trying and succeeding and helping me out today with all the little jobs that I didn't want to do. Like peel potatoes and dice mangoes. Thank you!!!
I'm also glad that I will be going to a christmas party tomorrow and all i have to bring is dessert. I know that it will be another relaxing day. I might even be able to catch up on a few winks of sleep. Here's hoping because I know the next 7 days will make or break me. Both at work and out of it. And no trip to look forward to in the horizon will make it just that little bit tougher.
And and and last but not least. It is my favourite Valerie's birthday today so a big big big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you from the other side of the hemisphere. Love you long time.
Another busy day and weekend for me as we do the second annual (perhaps should not put the word annual in front just yet) christmas get together. Simple this year. Some salad, potatoes, baked cauliflower and small portions or lamb, turkey and ham. It was really good. And did pav again so everyone could partake in the sweetness.
Every year, I am thankful for these bunch of people. They make me smile, they appreciate me for who I am, they have a wicked sense of humour (jelly bean or jelly beans?) and there's no pressure doing the things that we want to do. So thank you again from the bottom of my heart... :)
I think Donna had a great afternoon putting together her very own Gingerbread House. It looked pretty good too! If only I had that much time per house too, mine would look just as great ;) But I am really impressed with this chicky for trying and succeeding and helping me out today with all the little jobs that I didn't want to do. Like peel potatoes and dice mangoes. Thank you!!!
I'm also glad that I will be going to a christmas party tomorrow and all i have to bring is dessert. I know that it will be another relaxing day. I might even be able to catch up on a few winks of sleep. Here's hoping because I know the next 7 days will make or break me. Both at work and out of it. And no trip to look forward to in the horizon will make it just that little bit tougher.
And and and last but not least. It is my favourite Valerie's birthday today so a big big big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you from the other side of the hemisphere. Love you long time.
Caught up with Catherine for a foodie catch up sans alcohol. So PROUD!!!
We were to the Rook for lobster rolls, lettuce cups and lobster salad. I was so pleased with my choice of salad... baby beets, sprouts, purple carrots, mini egg in toast topping and succulent lobster pieces made a substantial salad. I think it was one of the healthier choices on the menu and the chardonnay vinaigrette dressing was just right. Very impressed.
We umm'd and ah'd over dessert and decided to forgo the fried mars bar aka heart attach on a plate for some more sensible gelato. Decided to go to the Cow and Moon in Enmore. Limited range of flavours but the roasted coconut was almost as good as the one in Italy. Almost, but not quite there. The passionfruit creme was a bit ordinary. I think i prefer Messina and their wide range of choices!
Think we also bumped into a girl from school but weren't 100% sure... awks. Lol.
It's the first day of December and already work feels very busy. It's like the gear has gone up a notch. And it will only go up another notch in the next week or two. So I am mentally preparing myself for it. Clearing my calendar and only organising must-sees and must-dos... please don't be offended if you don't make the list.
We were to the Rook for lobster rolls, lettuce cups and lobster salad. I was so pleased with my choice of salad... baby beets, sprouts, purple carrots, mini egg in toast topping and succulent lobster pieces made a substantial salad. I think it was one of the healthier choices on the menu and the chardonnay vinaigrette dressing was just right. Very impressed.
We umm'd and ah'd over dessert and decided to forgo the fried mars bar aka heart attach on a plate for some more sensible gelato. Decided to go to the Cow and Moon in Enmore. Limited range of flavours but the roasted coconut was almost as good as the one in Italy. Almost, but not quite there. The passionfruit creme was a bit ordinary. I think i prefer Messina and their wide range of choices!
Think we also bumped into a girl from school but weren't 100% sure... awks. Lol.
It's the first day of December and already work feels very busy. It's like the gear has gone up a notch. And it will only go up another notch in the next week or two. So I am mentally preparing myself for it. Clearing my calendar and only organising must-sees and must-dos... please don't be offended if you don't make the list.
