How did you celebrate ? Chat time

Here I sit 11:00 pm on the first day of 2015.

I woke okay as did the girls (2 of my girlfriends) and Mr. S.

Our celebration began with watching some TV and the countdown to 12, watching the fireworks over and on Sydney Harbour Bridge. As we drew to the last minute, out came the sparklers, which we struggled to light in time! The sparklers though not having the same panache as the fireworks, at least didn’t scare the poor pets around us in neighbouring homes.

While I’m on this subject pet owners, if you haven’t learnt that you need to take measures to ensure your pets are safe and protected whilst fire crackers are raging around them, then please take note!

Whilst the four of us (yes the party was booming) waved our sparklers on the decking we counted down the last ten seconds.
Then it was kisses and hugs and messages of let’s hope for a better year.

Back inside, the coffee table spread with food and bottles of champagne and sparkling strawberry wine, we decided we wanted to sing. Our new TV is a smart TV, where we can watch youtubes and the Internet. So it was … Yes you guessed it KARAOKE TIME!

We all took turns in choosing songs to raise our voices too and there were some hilarious choices made, but there were also some emotional choices and not seeing my girls that night, got me teary.

We sang, we laughed, we ate, we sang some more, till our voices were croaky and our throats hoarse. Checking the time it was 4:30am.

I haven’t stayed up till that hour since I was a teenager.

This morning I got up and cooked bacon and eggs on the BBQ for everyone, as each bedroom door opened and 3 bodies with tired eyes sat down for their first breakfast of the year, there were smiles and “What a great night…morning”.

I hope you all had a wonderful celebration as did we.

x

Vis Dare Challenge # 7 Secret

  For : –     http://anonymouslegacy.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/visdare-7-secret

SECRET

I am old and have seen many a winter and summer pass.

I am weathered and tough but have let many enter through me.

I am welcoming yet my exterior gives the impression of foreboding.

I have witnessed those that lie in wooden boxes never to awaken.

I have witnessed young and old lovers with smiles upon their faces.

I have closed with creakiness behind those that seek solitude and comfort.

I have opened to babies dressed in lace held in arms of their mother.

I have listened to soulful voices resonate high into the tower.

I have heard the bells toll for many days and many years.

I have watched as people have cried tears of sorrow and tears of joy.

If I could only speak if I could only say enter when you wish, turn the key

there is no need to be afraid… there are no secrets here

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150 words – or less.
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