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So Long Sydney

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I’ve had a busy two weeks of farewells with family and friends. I’m so sad to be leaving the people I care about. Please come and visit us soon!

At Avoca Beach with Mum and Dad.

Breakfast at Not Bread Alone with school friends Shelley, Julia, Rosalie, Karyn.

School friends plus long-time non-school friend, Beck!

Dinner with Lisa and Emma.

Work friends farewell lunch: Katia, Ali, Victoria, Siobhan, Fadhila, Vinzena.

Farewell work drinks with Kate, Rich and Victoria …

… and Fadhila and Kae.

Afternoon tea at Middle Head with Rosalie, Victoria and Francine.

Isla Paige Johnston

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I was so thrilled to meet Isla as she made her debut to the world on Feb 24th.

Congratulations Shell and Eric, she’s just devine 🙂

Bye Alec!

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It’s official, he’s gone! I saw Alec off at the airport yesterday morning after our great weekend in Melbourne. Now the count down is on until I can join him. It’s currently really cold in NY – about -15, the coldest day they’ve had in 6 years. By contrast it’s 32 degrees in Sydney, with 40 forecast for tomorrow. Rug up, husband!

My husband is a Xoogler

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We’ve had a huge few weeks. Alec was offered a job in a start-up in New York. We’ve decided to make the big move and give it our best shot! I’m so excited and terrified at the same time.

Alec’s last day was Friday. There’s no turning back now!

This weekend is packing and moving weekend. It is not fun. I’m hot and sticky and tired and over it. After tonight, I will be officially homeless for a few weeks while I try to transfer with work and wrap things up here before moving over to join Alec. At least I’m going to a house of some dear and generous friends of ours with air con and a pool tomorrow – cannot wait! Luxury!

The last bunch standing at Alec’s farewell drinks, held at Gallon in Pyrmont.

First Wedding Anniversary

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I can’t believe our first anniversary came around so fast! After an extremely long drive home back from Byron, we were in the mood for some low key celebrating. Alec surprised me by booking lunch at the Gunners’ Barracks – where our wedding had been held exactly one year previously. It was so lovely to be back and just let the good memories of our wedding day come back to us while we ate a delicious lunch.

Alec had been thoughtful enough to ask for a table on the balcony with a view, however the weather turned grey and rainy (just like on our wedding day!) so we moved inside where it was warmer.

Happy first wedding anniversary my husband! I love you more and more every day 🙂