There's an old philosophy, that things come in three's. Whether it's good news, bad news, a winning streak, constant losses... it comes in three's.
The first three things I've noticed about this year have gone from bad to worse.
First off, myself, my boyfriend, my best friend and her boyfriend, and some friends of theirs, all went on a cruise together! 'Oh lucky!' I bet you're thinking. Well, no. I spent the first few days being violently sea sick. Then they poked me with a needle, and yes, I stopped heaving my guts up, BUT it was an antihistamine, which means I spent the rest of it sleeping. If you're thinking, 'well, at least you had a few days off', go Google what was happening to New Caledonia around the 12th to 15th of January. Can't be bothered? Don't blame you really, you know I'll tell you anyway! It was taken out, by a CYCLONE. (Not the same one that hit Queensland, or I don't think there would still BE a New Cal. Anyway.) So we spent one day out of eight on land... in Vanuatu. I don't think I've ever been so happy to see Sydney when we arrived at the end.
Next on my list, a few days after getting home, by budgie died. Now, yes, he was old, and because of a damaged claw probably not the happiest of things, but he was still my pet. Here's to you Dusty, hope you really are resting in peace.
As a finale, my boyfriend father has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. He doesn't smoke, doesn't drink much, and is pretty fit. Yet he has lung cancer. Life is just not fair.
So, if you're reading this because you hope to have fun, I'm sorry to dash your expectations. I'm writing this to keep things straight in my own head, as a way of looking back and reflecting on what these events have taught me. If you wish to join the ride, maybe offer your own insights, feel free. But this may not be the most cheerful blog out there!!
Take care everyone,
xoxo