The Grand Finale of the New Year’s Eve Fireworks

The last 2.5 minutes of the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks. Absolutely unreal. This will definitely rank as one of my top New Year’s Eves ever. You can hear our friend Richard, whose boat we were on, laughing in the background. He was just as blown away as we were I think.

I’ve never seen so many fireworks in my life. Sorry, Halifax, but you got nothing on Sydney. The whole night was a wonderful time, as we pulled into the harbour sometime around 6pm, feasted on pita, dip, olives, prawns, smoked oysters and drank Gin n Tonics, champagne and red wine.

I normally get sea-sick so Tim, Richard’s brother (who you saw earlier in the previous video), was nice enough to construct motion-sickness bracelets for both wrists for me. I think they helped because by the time night fell, I was feeling much better. It was a lovely evening. The wind was low, it was somewhat warm, we saw a fantastic sunset happen right behind the Opera House and then we got to top it off with the best fireworks I’ve ever seen.

2009 has been good to me already!

Here are some pictures from the night:

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On Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve

Mostly for the parents. Can you feel the excitement building?!

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Long Overdue Photos

Posted By: Emma (Kelly no longer loves this blog)

So Aunt Jan has asked me to put up pictures of everyday things I see. So I thought, why not?! There’s definitely nothing more creepy than some shorties standing at the train station taking pictures. None whatsoever. So that’s what I did! And more.

I’m sure my 3 subscribers will appreciate these. I’m positive that at least 1/3 will, because I am one of my own subscribers. (FAIL.)

Read on to see shocking and awe-inspiring photos of my life. You are going to be so disappointed at the end, aren’t you? Mwahaha.

Kelly & I at a pub one night.

The view I have from my desk. That's right. THIS IS MY VIEW.

This is the view to my left (as I'm in the corner). Change of weather due to change of day.

View of CDB from the train ride home.

Beautiful Balls Head. That's what the sign says. Yes, I am 5.

In case you didn't believe me.

Better view of CDB as we approach the harbour on the train

At Milson's Point Station. View of Sydney Bridge in the background.

Better view of the bridge. This was for you, Dad.

Beautiful sunny view as we head over the bridge.

Current book I am reading.

This is what happens when you decide to apply skin to flame-hot metal. Good idea, Emma!

Statue at Central Station

AB Hotel where Kelly and I like to go for beer. All ready for Christmas!

View of CDB from Glebe

Glebe Library.

Picture of a house in Glebe

More pictures of houses in Glebe.

Sun trying to break through the clouds as I walk home from the bus.

Raceway near our house

Our street. That purple tree? Next to our house. I can see it from my bedroom window and it makes a lovely sight.

So there you have it!

Haven’t really been up to much lately here. I’ve generally just been working and relaxing and trying to save my money. It’s hard when shiny, pretty things like a new MacBook pop up onto my radar. So shiny. So pretty! But I forge onward.

Kelly and I went out for beers the other night to celebrate Obama’s win. I had spent the day at work with CNN.com up in the backgroud, refreshing every 5 minutes. It was very exciting!

I’ve been playing soccer every Friday at lunch with people from work and it’s good fun. Kelly and I also found a Yoga/Pilates place very near to us and I went to their Pilates class last night. Boy is my core sore! But for th most part we’ve been relaxing in coffee shops and enjoying the warm weather.

Tomorrow Kelly and I will be heading to Blue Mountain for a day trip. I’m really excited about it. Which reminds me, I need to find my camera charger! Cheers!

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