Another Last, Done.

Well, in a year of lasts, that's the last Athletics Carnival, complete. Over, finished. Barrine Won :) And, it was quiet, but enjoyable. Thanks to all those marvellous people who made it so.

I'm mightily grateful that I got out of bed this morning :) It was one of those times where you wake up and know you have to get up, but there's just no motivation. I was very much preparing to stay home, cozy up in bed, sleep til lunch and meander about for the rest of the day. Ah, but I figured I ought to attend the last day of my last sports carnival, ever. Glad that I did, for I'm sure I would've regretted not going. :)

Grateful for chats and such with people I don't know well, or haven't talked to for a while. Mell and I learned to shuffle, from a small child in tracksuit pants who totally put everyone to shame. Humiliating fun :)

Rebelled by returning to the DJing area to chill. Ate frozen cups even though the temperature did not encourage such activities. Took photos of irrelevant things (as well as some relevant things). Sat around like hobos, contemplated creating a campfire with Gary's fire-starting kit (always prepared, like a boy scout with a beard, in a good way of course). Danced about under the balcony. Made friends with the uni-prac-student who was forced to announce all the events. Wore edible jewellery (see top picture). Generally filled in the time, cheering periodically. Participated in a rather awesome tug of war, which we won. The rope-burn was worth the pride, Barrine ladies :)

Chilled out this afternoon, trawling a variety of blogs. Grateful for the first family dinner at the dining table for weeks and weeks (its been entirely covered in textbooks and notes on all imaginable subjects). Toasted marshmallows and now listening to old pop music, soon off to read a book in bed. Nostalgic.

All in all, it was a good day and I'm glad I was there :) For those of you who went, I hope your experience was as pleasant. If not, I hope what you did instead made you happy. Sleep well :)

Lise xx