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Happy New Year


Well another year over a new one just begun. I would have liked to have posted over crimbo but lo and behold Christmas day after coming home from my grandparents and then my sisters the electrics went in most of the house, so we have been functioning on limited electricity with it only being available in the extension. Fine for my mum as she’s still able to watch tv and listen to music etc. I on the other hand have not been so fortunate, I can’t watch tv, listen to music, watch dvd’s or play on my wii (of which I had a new game for Christmas).

I shouldn’t grumble too much, we have got the main house lights working and the appliances in the kitchen so that’s the main thing. Luckily I am with my man and have been able to go to his to watch some tv (of his choice mainly of course) and a few films. I have missed out on most of the Crimbo tv though, I am sure it was the same as last year more or less though so not missed much.

I also wanted to start my new blog for New Year, this has been delayed some what but should be back on the right track soon.

New Years eve was lovely and I was joined in celebration with some fab friends. We started off at mine listening to some cheesy old music, drinking an array of alcoholic drinks and eating a lot of party food. At 11:30 we headed up to my man’s house and brought in the New Year with the party up there with some champers and fireworks. Bubbles and bangs are always good.

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