And onto 2011...

Did 2010 go fast or what? So 2011 is another year to look forward to. Sure, one can look back on the journey taken so far and ask WHY. Who are we to question what Mother Nature has in store for any of us. It's how we take on the challenge and live each day to the best of our ability. I must say, in the last year, some days have been quite challenging. But 2011 and holidays and all... I reflect back that it was simply a very full year. Post Christmas, Bryce and I drove to Melbourne to see the family down south. We had a day to travel down. A day there. And another day to get home = 3 days total. The original plan was to bring "the mums" back to Sydney for a week's holiday and then to drive them both back home. Joan immediately declined saying it was too humid this time of year in Sydney. Mum said "yes" to begin with and then she declined on all further mentions of the idea. She just wanted to stay in her own place, where she was most comfortable. So we had a good catch up with both of the mums.
It was great to see Ros looking so good. Her #1 hairstyle looks quite OK. Even so, I think I will send her down another sports hat to give some variety and protect her head when out in the sunshine. Ros had a nagging pain, but as usual, she didn't complain about it, and joined in with all the usual frivolity. (She fortunately had a "pain relieving patch" on hand, should she need it). And Dougal was an absolute bundle of fun. Total FUN FUN FUN. Very cute to boot. I'm sure he'll be a wonderful companion for Ros and Dave. We saw Bron as well, and it was lovely to spend some good quality time with her too. David and June joined us all @ Ros & Dave's place for supper, and a post Christmas exchange of gifts. So it was a fun-filled night. Then home to Sydney on the 29th. Bryce is well (His most recent PSA level = 0.001 and that was great news). We have embarked on a diet/exercise regime for 2011. It eliminates "most" simple sugars from our diet and that includes too much fruit. Breakfast is the only time for fruit and that comes in the form of a smoothie. Vegetables = everything except potato. Protein is 6 times a day. 100gm/50gm/100gm/50gm/100gm/50gm. 3 hours between each meal. And 10,000 steps per day. So far so good. I'm not tired. I have energy. And I feel really good. That is a real bonus for me. (I hate that "tired" feeling). My hips have stopped aching when I move. And it's only been 4+ days. So watch this space. And HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!