*phew*
Was waaay too hungover to post yesterday. However, it was International Hangover Day, so I figure I'm allowed *grin*.
First up, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!! *sings, dances and lines blogroll up for snogs*
B) What do you think of my Shag-worthy summer skin? It's suummmmah Down Unnnnddaahhh, baby! This skin was a present from the gorgeously wonderful Cherry back in September. I've been waiting FOREVER to unveil it cos frankly, her work rocks. I was so flattered when she did this up as a surprise. Love your work honey!
And three, New Years Eve was 35 plus degrees celcius, and BLOODY BRILLIANT. Oh yeah, baby. Read on for chocolate n snogs galore, and throwing another shrimp on the brand new Barbie...
My mum gave us a tidy Coles Myer voucher, so just like almost all of our friends we got a Great Aussie BBQ for Xmas. So funny, 4 other people/couples we know were given BBQs by their parents. We must be at That Age.
And not just any BBQs. Four burner gas hotplate/grill BBQs. With HOODS. And SIDEBURNERS *faints*.
Last year's NYE was spent overlooking Sydney Harbour (see the banner above for a taste of that - gotta love Shag ;) so we didn't have any expectations for this year. As everyone knows, NYE turns out to be a disappointment more often than not. And last year... well. There was, and still is, no fucking way anything is ever going to top that. EVER. So at least we were starting off from base level this year.
And happily, I had a fabulous time. I wanted to put on something special as a thanks to everyone who was there for me this year. As you guys know, it hasn't always been the easiest.
So after a scrummy breakfast at a cafe in the morning, I went shopping at the Adelaide Central Market with 2 of my bestest friends for all the fresh goodies we'd need to throw a house party at our place. Prawns, clams, bacon, herbs and citrus, gourmet bum-burner sausages (yes, they're full of chilli *grins*), and the freshest fruit and bread we could find.
The boys were putting the BBQ up when I got home, and I nearly died form the love. It's a fabulous contraption. I now feel like a Real Aussie.
Everone brought along a dish to share, so we were treated to a fried haloumi (sheeps milk cheese - trust me, it's heavenly) salad and a fresh fruit salad from Amy, DELICIOUS honey soy chicken from Marta, chunky vegie kebabs from Alison and the most incredible chocolate 'cake' I have ever had the pleasure of trying from Kylie. Seriously. The thing was more like a thick, set mousse. *dies*
Everyone was also asked to bring along a bottle of spirit or liqueur, and so The Hubby put his backpacker bartending skills to good use and made all manner of wonderful cocktails and shooters all night. As far as I can remember, we had Bacardi, Baileys, Kahlua, Midori, Triple Sec, white and orange Curacao, Mozart (chocolate liqueur), Gin, both raspberry and regular vodka, Cinzano vermouth and both butterscotch and chocolate schnapps at our disposal.
There were Cosmopolitans, Mojitos with fresh mint and lime, pineapple Daiquiris, cocksucking cowboys, quickfucks, and Toblerones to name just a few.
At 10 pm, we had a minute's silence to reflect on and pray/send positive energy for the tsunami victims in Asia. Words can't describe the grief we've felt over such a massive disaster happening in our own backyard. But that's another story for another time.
After that, things got a little crazy. Most everyone except The Boy and I was drunk by 8.30, so we had to make up for lost time after our hosting duties were finished.
At midnight the snogging started, as you do, and I don't think it stopped until everyone left at 3.30am. I guess people were just feeling the love *rofl*. Actually what happened was that I snogged one of my best girlfriends, and then another of my girlfriends wanted a go, all of whom shall remain nameless to protect the naughty. Hubby got photographic evidence *aheh*. Don't think those pics will be seeing the light of day ^.~.
And no, nothing went any further than that, but I forgive you for wondering.
I woke at about 9 to the worst hangover I've had all year. Arrrggghhh. Mark and Amy had slept over so we all congregated downstairs for coffee and a debrief. The basic ocncensus seemed to be that everyone had an awesome time.
Goes to show that the effort of a house party, combined with no expectations and so many people you love can make for an excellent time. So, so pleased it came off so well.
Nicki rang at about 12 to come collect her car, so she and Matt dropped round and made us all pancakes while we watched Pirates of the Caribbean. Others dropped round during the day to pick stuff up or say thanks.
All in all, I can honestly say it was the best 48 hours I have spent since this time last year.
Two years in a row eh? Next year is obviously going to be positively sucky ^.~. Unless I've finally hit on the formula for a brilliant New Year's Eve.
Aw, International Hangover Day struck you too? I might be one of the only folks I know who didn't wake up with one, no matter how hard I may have tried. *giggle*
Glad to hear your new year came in with a soft breeze, some sunshine, and a shopping trip. Here's hoping your year is filled with one repeat after another of all three of those!
"Cosmopolitans, Mojitos with fresh mint and lime, pineapple Daiquiris, cocksucking cowboys, quickfucks, and Toblerones to name just a few"
Would love to see recipes for these (I still have the recipe for the quickfuck, but haven't gotten the midori for it)
Well, it looks like you out-did me in the alcohol department, Goldie. I think I had three gin and tonics, and two or three shooters. And I danced until after 1am. Your BBQ sounds absolutely wonderful, and I envy your food consumption as I did not celebrate with any special foods.
Have a great year, and stay away from those veggies!
sounds like a blast! i miss my bbq - my apartment right now has no deck, but i used to grill a couple times a week.
oh, and i had to look up snog on urbandictionary.com. one of those terms this american was unfamiliar with. doh!
and finally, love the skin! it's 34F here, which is about 1C, so it brings me much needed sunshine in the midst of winter up here.
happy new year!!
Glad you had such a fabulous New Year's! Too bad we can't get a peek at those pics... :D
Happy New Year :)
Hi Goldie!
I'm sorry that I have not been here in a wile, I confused your blog with another blog by mistake, maybe because almost every I been hitting my head, except for New Years, my hand exploded, but I'm ok, we was able to find all the pieces!
I happy that you had a great New Years, and I hope you are having a great New Year, with lots of fun, and clean socks!
Hope all's well, Goldie. Eric has started playing Dean Martin for you!
I have heard from Goldie via email. She is fine, just extremely busy at her new job, unfortunately, we all know how much of your time a new job demands. Im sure we all understand! Just think how good her next blog entry will be! 2 months worth of tales!
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Hi Goldie! It's me, again.
I hope you are doing well and having fun doing what you are doing! What are you doing anyways?
I don't know if you know, but Sally and her parents moved to another post 321 kilometers away, which my big brother says is just a few miles, so I tried to walk it with my hamster Duckie, with his new leash, but we didn't make it, but I did meet a guy who looked like Edward Sissorhands, who had sissors, because he cut me and Duckie's hair, which made me so happy, and even my hamster Duckie, because he was smiling.
I can't wait till you blog again, but I guess I have to! Come visit my blog when you gets a chance!
Happy Birthday, Goldie!
still popping in now and then - - we sure miss you, Goldie and hope you are doing well.