The Book of Ashes

Up in Palmy. 7:12AM

Friday was pretty cool. Went out for lunch with a friend. Went to see Blade II with Kate. Came home for a few drinks with people. I received my first birthday present from Fi which was a hot chocolate making kit. When I opened it one of the first things I saw was a tiny grater (to grate chocolate over your drinks). The first thing that came to mind was that it was a little parmasian cheese grater... don't ask why. Cool I am getting presents already. I am happy.

Went out to the Malthouse with all the guys. Mostly Kate & Co and work people and ex-work people. Got shouted a few shots and wore out my new clothes. Had a good night. Got home around 1am and packed up my stuff for an early morning the next day. Was just drifting off to sleep when I got a drunk call from Jo on my home line. I don't think she realised how late it was. It was pretty funny but I think I wasn't that coherent.

Saturday morning I reluctantly arose before 7 to a freezing and dismal morning. Kate and Thomas and I trudged with bags a couple of blocks to her car thru this horrible weather, still tired and just a little hung over. Got to my aunties place and loaded a couch and Thomas's stuff onto a trailor then half frozen, hopped into the car to rest. We went and picked up my auntie and cousin and the trip began. I couldn't believe how bubbly my cousin was. She was cool (only about 5 years old and very cute) and went on and on about nothing. She kept telling me not to fall asleep. By the time we got to Palmy I had rested and was feeling just a little better. We caught up with mum then Thomas nad I walked into town for a feed and some fresh air.

We spent the afternoon playing games with my other cousins who were up here and checking out my baby photos as my cousin had said I looked cute young (what happened?)... they brought back many memories. Now I have had a G&T; with mum and Thomas and lying with the cat in front of the fire that won't work properly and watching TV. Thomas and I are cooking up a feed while mum goes out (she has a social life). Mum is looking real good at the moment. She has new glasses which look trendy and some new clothes her sisters helped her pick out. I am really enjoying catching up with her. A funny story. Three of my aunties are here and want me to invite Kate to a family meal next week. They think she is my girlfriend and are teasing me a bit about it. Just cause you hang out with someone doesn't make them your girlfriend but my aunties jump on any goss whether its true or not cause either way you get to watch someone squirm and can make up cool stories about them... woman huh! thats what happens once you get older. Guys just watch sports and start up a garage in which to do stuff.

Now you know whats real exciting. The snow sounds good. The weather looks to be promising tomorrow and fucking yay! I'm going skiing tomorrow... yes it is going to rock so much. I can't wait. Will keep you posted