Friendships

 Yesterday I spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with my closest friend who now lives in Dubai. She is also home to visit family and spend Xmas with her children and grandchildren.  We took a short drive to Noosa and lunched and shopped and chatted and tried to fill in the months since we last had time together.  It is amazing how we pick up our lives and just go on as if the last 18months didn;t happen... It has been that long since I last saw my friend , yet, after a few hours, it seems like yesterday. The gaps are filled in and you settle into that comfort zone that one gets when  spending time with people we love.  Xmas time is a wonderful excuse to socialise and spend time.(something we don't always make time for )with our friends . Two nights ago I had 8 close friends over for Christmas drinks and light supper ,we sat around the lounge room and ate on our lap and drank and laughed and had a lovely time. I am grateful for these moments and the friendships I have forged with these guests and  it makes me realise how lucky  I am. From Boxing Day onwards for 3 weeks I am very  busy with my work so I have enjoyed the time to relax and enjoy   their company. . Today is Christmas Eve and I am supposed to be cooking, so I wish you all a Very Merry Xmas and may we all find peace in the New Year...................MERRY XMAS.............