Summary...

I can hardly believe that February has come and gone.

I spent my 28th birthday over a long weekend just outside of Apollo Bay.
Overlooking the coast, beyond the field of grazing sheep.
Plucking wild blueberries from the bushes to accompany the mud cake.
My two favourite boys in tow, four hours drive each way.
A lazy 3 days fuelled with sinful food, alcohol and beautiful serenity.
I could do it all over again.

Another Chinese New Year away from my family.
I did the traditional Yee Shang toss at a restuarant in the city with S and his family.
The very same night, we returned to an empty backyard.
Ned's separation anxiety coupled with the threat of an emiment thunderstorm had proven too much.
Thankful for a caring neighbour, he freed the dog and called the pound.
After a usually quiet night's rest, we went in the next morning to set bail for the neurotic boy.

What seemed like a long and tedious chapter in my life book, has finally come to an end as of yesterday.
It feels like a weight has been lifted and I am certainly looking forward to the next chapter.
I have a good feeling about what is about to happen and I really cannot wait to start anew.