Some NYE firsts (for me):

- First NYE I haven't had to work in over 5 years

- First NYE I've not been home avoiding the crowds in 3 years

- First NYE I've not touched a drop of alcohol in I really don't know how many years - probably 20+

- First NYE I've not made any resolutions

Let's see what 2014 has in store... HAPPY NEW YEAR BLOGOSPHERE!

Delicious dinner at Hellenic Republic. As always, the saganaki and peppered figs is TO. DIE. FOR.

(The service could do with a kick up the arse, however.  Asking the waiter no less than three times to bring my wine and waited almost 40 mins before he complied.  Was beginning to think someone was out back stomping grapes in a barrel.)

Am getting into bad sleeping habits. Must try and get to bed before midnight tonight and get up before 10am tomorrow. Joys of staycation? 

For someone who got chucked out of home ec in ninth grade for sewing through her finger (yes, through), I'm not doing too badly with this upholstery malarkey. Boxed cushion for blanket box - finished!

A lazy sleep-in and an afternoon phwoaring over dwarves and elves (aka The Hobbit 2). Staycations are awesome! 

I don't mind at all working on Boxing Day... not when I get paid double time (and I still have three weeks leave remaining from my other job)!

First Christmas in years I've not had to wake up early and follow someone else's mad schedule. Five hour picnic in the Botanic Gardens and a delicious dinner made by a lovely friend, followed by some Griswald Christmas watching. Bliss.