April, the month of non-stop celebrating!

So much for this blogging thing. Not as easy as I thought it would be, there's just so much to say but no time to say. That said, I've had the most fun time over the last few weeks. Now I know the public holidays are just a drain on the economy, but dam are they fun to have around. They bring a sense of "holiday season". There've been birthdays, voting, religious celebrations, weddings and lots of getting together with friends and family.

The voting was exceptionally intriguing, with a sense of doing something larger than yourself. The spirit in the queue, knowing that you are one of millions participating in the same act hoping that this simple act will have even the tiniest impact on everything around you. This rather profound reaction, I must admit, stems from the fact that this was my first time voting. Before you judge me, please know that my previous lack of participation was not due to a lack of interest but just my way of time conservation. My previous vote would truly not have made any difference - I'm sure you can figure out why - but this election's vote was to be different and therefore participation necessary. I'm glad I voted, it makes me feel like a worthwhile citizen who now is able to express my opinion about whatever I want - I never felt as though I had the right before.

To the more celebratory side of the past few weeks, I'm blessed to have been part of several milestones in the lives of those I love. I was priviledged enough to witness my niece, whom I shared a bed with when she came home from the hospital when she was born, Jade's 16th birthday - the wonder of life. I toasted Julian, my cousin with whom I road m BMX bike when we were children, on his 30th birthday and I danced until my feet almost fell of f at the wedding of one of my best friends, Lesia, whom I met in a ballet class at the age of about 9.

It is at times like these that I realise just how rich and fulfilled my life is, even more so that I get to indulge in all of this accommpanied by my amazing husband and my three beautiful children, who carry a piece of my heart with them each day.

What a day! You'd imagine being an unemployed freelancer, house wife and stay-at-home mom you'd have a million extra hours a day to do absolutely nothing. Suprisingly, you'd be wrong. Anyway, after a really hectic day I'm now on my way to the kitchen (one of my favourite places to be) to bake a swiss roll for Lesia's bridal shower tomorrow. I would normally make it on the day, but I've got a junior league soccer tournament for the day so no time for baking.