Mary Mc Killop Museum

Today was a most enjoyable day at Mount Street, North Sydney with the company of the ladies of the Quakers Hill Parish. We visited the museum of Blessed Mary Mc Killop, went to Mass and visited her tomb. It was a very special day and all enjoyed the day. We went by train and there was non stop talking there and back. Each time we go out we learn a little more about each other. Friendship is very important in this day and age and this group has it in leaps and bounds. We enjoyed morning tea and lunch at the venue and sauntered through the Greenpoint Shops to and from Mount Street. All in all a very enjoyable day.

Tidying up

I have to make time to do things that are necessary for everyday life. I seem to get 75% of all chores done then fail on the 25% left. lol. Why is it? Why do people never seem to do what they fully intend to do. Is it laziness or just lack of enthusiasm for the chore ahead. lol. Ironing. I don't mind ironing for others but very seldom have my own up to date. Why? Where is the push I need to allow me to do this very small chore each day.

Sick and Tired but now on the turn.

Well over the last five days I have been so sick with aches and pains, sore throat, runny nose and headaches. I finally got to the doctor on Monday when he diagnosed a viral infection. No antibiotics for that so antihistamine (Telfast - wow) and Panadol with plenty of vitamin c and fluids. Feel a lot better because the coughing has now decreased so much. Thank goodness I did not have swine 'flu. If I felt that bad with just an infection I'd hate to think how awful the swine 'flu must be. I kept myself busy with sleep, and the computer, especially Facebook - Farm Town. Got all my scrapbooking challenges up to date and cleaned up a little without getting too tired. Hopefully will be all right by the weekend. We have a Fathers Day Raffle to be drawn at church next Sunday so here's hoping I will make it.

Orchestra Magic

On Saturday evening last, my sisters and I were at the Joan Sutherland Centre in Penrith to witness the Penrith Symphony Orchestra in full flight. I had never been to an event of such quality as an adult and was totally "blown" away by the magic of the night. The atmosphere was electric as we waited to be ushered to our seats and as the lights dimmed I sensed that I was in for a first class performance.

The program was of the highest order and included a world premiere of a work by the Composer Paul Connelly. It was titled 1813:The Crossing of the Blue Mountains and depicted the scene beautifully. One could imagine horses, and bush and explorers as the music wrote the script. It was received with great gusto and was totally deserving of such praise. The second was a Concerto No 3 in D Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 30, of Sergei Rachmaninov and was performed by Roman Rudnytsky. Words could not give credit to this great pianist. He played a full thirty minutes without a break with highs and lows and much gusto. When he received his applause he was very humble and after three sets of applause entered the stage once again and played a small piece for Piano only which only made his performance more magical. It was was inspiring.

The third piece was the symphone No 9 in E Minor, Opus 95 "From the New World" by Antonin Dvorak and was truly a lovely way to end an evening.

I would love to attend again. The next concert that I would like to go to there is Handels " Messiah " and it will be performed in December.

I capped the weekend off by staying with my two sisters overnight. A truly lovely time.

Scrapbooking retreat

I have just had the most wonderful experience with a group of nutty ladies at a retreat centre at Meroo, New South Wales. There was much frivolity, friendship and love going on all around, including an amazing amount of challenges put up by the design team, and lots of other personal challenges, like staying up until the latest possible time, and scrapping madly to the non stop background music. What a hoot. Made new friends and excited to renew friendships from other retreats over the last few years. Thanks to all those who participated we had a wonderful Ball and I have never laughed as much as we did that night. Laughter is a great medicine. Looking forward to my next retreat already - just have to check the pocket strings a little first. ha.

Excitment

Having all kinds of fun getting ready for a scrapbooking retreat at Meroo. Have been there before and its such a lovely place. It should be a hoot as there will be events over the three days to keep us going. Scrapbooking challenges and lots of other little incidentals that go along with these great events. Can't wait to get going. Hope the weather stays clear for us all and hope everyone has a good time.

Can't wait

Can't wait for the scrapbook retreat that I will be attending in early August. There is so much fun to be had at these events. The lead up to this weekend is very exciting also with buying some strange stuff for events that will take place. Hope it is all worth it once again. I can't see it being any different from the others that I have been to. Such a warm lovely bunch of nuts attend these weekends. Can't wait to meet them all especially the ones that are coming from quite a distance.