Category Archives: holidailies

our first Christmas abroad

Posted on 29/12/2008 by

we’d been warned that it would be awful – the worst ever – because that’s the way all first Christmases abroad are.  I don’t really believe they are all that way, but I was prepared for ours to be.  and … Continue reading →

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socially awkward

Posted on 28/12/2008 by

see, my birthday is coming.  like soon.  and supposedly I’m having a get together at a local eatery.  but I’ve only casually discussed it with one person.  or so I thought it was a casual discussion.  and now there is … Continue reading →

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the obligatory look at my loot post

Posted on 27/12/2008 by

which isn’t really obligatory at all.  but I think it looks better if it appears I’m being forced to show off my presents… Michael is one of the best gift givers I know.  but somewhere along the way I’ve lost … Continue reading →

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dry season my foot…

Posted on 26/12/2008 by

it’s raining today in Chiang Mai.  no, really, it is.  I’m not yanking your chain, I swear.  see? and this has been going on for like the last 5 hours. ******* we’ve also seen the beginning of the end of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on 25/12/2008 by

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah … Continue reading →

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everybody’s doing it

Posted on 25/12/2008 by

even the gingerbread house has Christmas palm trees.  I’m obviously not as original as I thought.

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it’s a start

Posted on 23/12/2008 by

decorated the tree.  found the camera.  proof that A1112 had no reason to be concerned about not being able to put ornaments on the tree.  the real worry is that we can’t put very many ornaments on the tree.  luckily,  … Continue reading →

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pressure – it’s on

Posted on 23/12/2008 by

lately I’ve had this question sort of niggling in my brain and last night, one of my lovely children, actually asked it out loud.  “what are you going to cook for Christmas?” and then he went on to present an … Continue reading →

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things to do. and a grammar update.

Posted on 22/12/2008 by

still more unpacking to do.   plenty of unpacking.  and storage to shop for.  never can have enough storage. right now I’m taking a bit of a breather at the coffee shop – drinking a very pretty coffee.  no picture … Continue reading →

Posted in grammar, holidailies, merry christmas, thailand, to do list | 2 Comments

boxes, boxes everywhere. none wrapped.

Posted on 20/12/2008 by

today we’re stove hunting. and then off for some Christmas decorations. and then organizing. and I guess we ought to start trying to figure out just what we will do Christmas day, but no rush. there’s plenty of time. I’m … Continue reading →

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