New Year 2006 is here!

Postmarked Wednesday, January 4th, 2006
Topic: London; Thoughts (253 words, 8 images, 3 comments)

After what seems like an absolute eternity, London (or my part thereof) is up and running again and I find myself in front of a computer that is connected to the World Wide Web! The great news is that I can continue my ramblings without further interruption! The bad news is that I can continue my ramblings without further interruption. Still waiting for the jury on that one... :0

Seriously, though, it is nice to be back at the school computer lab and connected to cyberspace, if only to share some recent images (and therefore little slices of life) from the 2005-2006 holiday season. Christmas and New Year's were each really special because we spontaneously decided to celebrate them from home (owing in part to London's transport issues over the holidays), but also because home was really where the heart was this year! I can't remember a New Year's Eve that inspired more ridiculous fits of laughter and fun AND included yummy Shiraz wine, watching the London Eye fireworks from our balcony, and an all-night Rummy 500 tournament. It was SENSATIONAL!

Although being away from our friends and family this season was less than ideal, it proved a delightful lesson in remembering to enjoy one's immediate situation and surroundings, and always living and LOVING in the moment! Carpe diem. Here's hoping that we all continue to live, love and learn in 2006.

And you? What did YOU do over the holidays??! Drop me a comment and let me know!

Lots of love and see you soon!

xo

Christmas dinner at home! A little thank-you/Christmas care package I made for Dave the Skipper (subject of my film). I hope he likes cupcakes as much as I do! Me watching a freak snow blizzard from the living room window. It was snowing really hard!
View from the back balcony. Another view from the back balcony. John watching the snowflakes. And like most days in London, the weather turned in 10 minutes and the blue skies appeared once again!

Reader Comments

1.

Comment from Heidi

Happy New Year Natch! Your message warmed my heart and I could not agree more-sometimes home is the place to be. San Fran is delightful. Sunny today for the first in ages! But there is nothing quite like that drive across the Bay Bridge on a sunny day...Wishing you so much love and happiness in the new year you wonderful natch!

2.

Response from Marjan

My Sweet Natch,

YAY to you and San Fran and all things natchulent in this world. Soak up the rays as they come, and know that there is always a surf trip around the corner.

Speaking of which, I have finally found a spot that might rival our beloved Easy Drop Surf Camp... It's on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, off the coast of Africa. I'm thinking July or August... are you in?? ;) xoxo

ps. You've got to check out Easy Drop's website and see all the enhancements... water walkie-talkies, a real screening room for their evening wave critique sessions, etc! Benjamin is truly revolutionary.

3.

Comment from Heidi

Do you really need to ask twice??? Sign me up for our next adventure! My schedule is pretty breezy these days and with India about a year away I am free for a natch filled vacation! Ummm-and by the way-it is highly inconvenient that you no longer live on the continent and you aren't just a phone call away. I'll email in a bit! Love you much.

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