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December 01, 2021

December 2021

The jolly season is here. The city has put on lots of decorations and light projections. So cool. Chapter house lane is a new one for me. There was light projections there this year. My sister and I stuck around to watch the light projection on Hammer hall. It did not have a Christmas theme - strange. 


The December Staycation 

7th Dec

We woke up early to go on a day trip to the Grampians. This outing was a raw hiking trip to the Halls Gap (one of the pinnacles). The weather changed between cold, wet, then sunny, and by the time we came back to the city, it was cold again. Lucky the rocks were dry was somewhat easier to climb on. We bought our lunches. We had lunch before we reached Mackenzie falls, and it was beautiful.


8th Dec

The family drove to Jack Rabbit Estate. There we had lunch at the restaurant. What a gorgeous view of the bay and the city of Geelong! We had blue skies and blue waters. Minus, the icy wind (if only).

We drove further up towards a town called Portarlington. Its advertised as a romantic spot. When we arrived, we saw a rural beach town. Quite hilly. The hill area was not fit for the elderly and people with mobility issues. The Mussel cafe has two opening hours, 12 pm to 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm. By the time we got there, it was closed and so no mussels for us. The playground nearby was the only prettiest thing. Quite interactive too. The moving bridge and noise poles.

We drove south of the Bellerine Peninsula to Queenscliff and stopped at a big park near the ferry. After such a long drive, bro took a nap. We had a little snack at the park. By the park were stairs to the beach. The waves were rough as ever.  I walked around the base of a lighthouse.


9th Dec

Hotel Chadstone. Splish. Golden trims everywhere. The swimming pool was awesome. The jet pool in the centre relived muscles in our legs. My sister felt refreshed and confident to go to dinner without a walking stick. There we ate figs with prosciutto and stratella cheese, lasagna, cannoli, pavolva. Then we went for a stroll in Chadstone shopping centre and took pictures with Christmas decorations dotted around the place.


10th Dec

Another round of jet pool followed by brunch before taking the bus home. Then I go to prepare for my staff Christmas party. The theme for the party this year was “come fly with me”. The staff dressed up as tourists, airline hosts, airport ground staff, pilots, witches, fairies, insects, and control towers. It was a beautiful and fun evening.


12th Dec

The picnic group was hard to identify at the Darling Garden, Clifton Hill. I did two laps. Everyone here wore the same hats and sunnies. However, nearly every group here were families. It felt awkward to crash each one and ask if they were the New Cardigan networking group. I was wrapped in anxiety. I went to the tram stop to have a breather. Then I received an email confirming the group by the public toilet was indeed them. Phew. I walked back over and listened to some fun stories. Life is never what you expect it to be, and when you go with the flow, it can be amazingly rewarding. I enjoy hearing stories and other people perspectives than only my voice day in and day out.


14th Dec

Sis and I played in the Dockland Christmas Maze, and boy, was it delightful. Find the elves game was fun too. I hope I do win the $500 gift card. lol.

I had a good week off work and no disturbia of any sort.



Work

Winding down now. We had a branch picnic and a team breakfast. I learned we have some vegans among us and people who can only eat gluten free foods. Something to remember for next time. 


PoGo

Christmas event is by far the coolest. Special rewards need to be claimed within 24 hours though. I am having so much chasing this chubby seal around the city. Aww, Man. I'm so blessed to get a hundo costume Pikachu, costume Spheal, and Cryogonal. It pays to farm like crazy sometimes. Above all I missed seeing my PoGo friends in-person and hearing their stories told in their voices.


Dating

On pause.

I feel the weight has been lift-off my shoulders now that I am not in that relationship. The constant badgering about how I am not giving the person enough time was foul. That person said they like me, but he kept derailing our day trips, just so he can watch Netflix or fall asleep in front of the telly. Boring. Even if he wanted to save money, this is not the way to go about it. Anyhow, I will go on day trip with people who appreciate my efforts.

When you grow old the word squander comes up a lot. I find people who are emotionally unavailable tend to squander their time. They squabble about how love is measured instead of cherishing people in their lives. When you can only take memories with you in death.
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