The first week of January

An all encompassing post for the last two days

1. Cover shifts with an attractive registrar who makes you squirm, who perhaps you make squirm

2. Love from two adorable puppies

3. Having my parents go on a movie date and enjoy it

4. Friends from overseas who you connect with despite oceans and years

5. Ben and Jerry's ice cream at Chadstone

6. Fun with nurses in charge at work

1. Quiet weeks in early January when quiet days off can be taken

2. Lazy afternoon naps

3. Watching test cricket and reading novels in the middle of the day - an absolute luxury

The Night Markets

Lots of little highlights

1. An old friend from Sydney who it seems like I never let go

2. Night markets with a new girl who is becoming a fast friend

3. Coincidental run-ins with the bubbliest, most energetic girls in the world

4. Registrars who have incredible amounts of knowledge

5. Sunny afternoons spent cuddling puppies and reading

Tuesday's at Miss Courage

Things I adore

1. Being able to be there for my parents

2. A registrar who thinks beyond her specialty

3. Sensible consultants who inspire you to strive for excellence

4. Dinner spent with two of my favourite people in the world

Things I abhor

1. My favourite real-life couple of all time breaking up. These were my Romeo and Juliet who came together despite having every single odd stacked up against them, who were brilliantly perfect together who are both now ridiculously sad at not being able to be with one another. I hope they get back together

2. 3x missed calls in a row from a stranger

Book 1 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

First book of 2011 completed and it was a pretty good one. Full of imagination and fun - although a little dark at times. On to the next one now.

Today was a lovely day

1. Gloriously sunny days spent with the mother, spoiling her and enjoying her company

2. Cuddles with two gorgeous puppies

3. Planning an exciting trip in November

Movie number 1 - The King's Speech

Best movie of 2011 so far! No, really incredible acting, incredible script and very clever little ways of adding a little bit of humour into an otherwise serious subject.

Things I am grateful for;

1. A friend I can spend the whole day without getting bored. Cambridge girls for life

2. Being able to be honest about my interest in a New Year's boy and letting him down without either of us leading the other on

3. Being able to recognise the appalling behaviour of others and vowing not to stage a repeat act

New Years Resolutions

1. Save enough money for a house deposit
2. Budget my money
3. Be organised and don't panic regarding lost documentation
4. Keep the house tidy, help with household chores
5. Read at least 30 books and keep a record of them
6. Exercise regularly - at least 2 times/week
7. Be kinder to my family
8. Be more patient and understanding, less judgemental
9. Be better at contacting friends
10. Recognise and be grateful for the small things in life. Blog about them