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The Anna: -- A rare creature who can sometimes be found skitting around the internet. Known to be fond of planting seeds, she often gets over excited when she sees pretty things, such as flowers. Another interest is baking cakes and learning how to make nice pictures with her laptop. If left undisturbed Anna will drift into a daydream, or go and play a game. If you ever spot Anna, then be friendly, and offer her a cup of tea - one sugar please!

Monday, January 11, 2010

But... Polar Bears can't read!

	Hello there! I hope this new year is going smoothly for you, whatever you are up to. We have had temperatures below freezing all this past week, so the snow that fell on Tuesday last week hasn't had the opportunity to melt until today. The canal is slowly thawing now, so I am sure the ducks will be glad, poor things. On Sunday Craig and I were invited to share a meal with a family from our Church, it was good to get to know them a little better, they seem very supportive and friendly and they joined the church shortly after we did. We ended up spending most of the afternoon with their little grand-daughter, Caitlin, as she was so insistent that we play with her rather than talk to her grand-parents. So, I read story books, gave piggy-back rides, and then played 'sleep over' - which involved pretending to sleep while Caitlin acted as Mum and told us to get out of bed. Then shortly after making sure we'd tidied the blanket, she'd announce that it was night time and we should get back into bed! Haha. Later in the afternoon Caitlin decided I was a polar bear, as I had a white, fluffy hoodie on. I was trying to have a conversation with her family and Craig at the time, so I apologised for not telling her a story at that moment because Polar Bears can't read. She replied that she was going to catch a fish to eat instead, but only if Craig cooked it, as she wouldn't eat it raw! Bless her. [QUESTION] What is the strangest thing you have ever used as a bookmark?

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Saturday, January 2, 2010

On the night of a blue moon...

	Hello everyone! I hope you had a fantastic new year, did any of you do anything special to celebrate? New year was never really anything special to me, but this year was perfect. It was a really pretty night here, very calm and clear, with a hint of frost in the air. I stood with Craig on a bridge over the river and watched fire works light up different parts of the city. Well, we couldn't see all that many but it was enough to add some sparkle. A crowd of party-goers were happily shaking hands and offering out Champagne while a family were sending sky lanterns floating up into the air, I was impressed at how far they flew [I really want to try that myself sometime!] But the best part of the night was the news that I mentioned in my last post... Just before we were planning to leave my house to go on a walk Craig told me to close my eyes, then he placed a blue feather in my hands. Now, I don't know how many of you have played the Harvest Moon games, but if you have then you know what it means! Craig asked me to marry him! I am a very happy Anna-person ^^

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Cold toes need a hot water bottle...

	Hello dear things, I hope you are doing well and that your Christmas plans are going smoothly. It is the shortest day of the year today [well, it is here at any rate], no wonder it is so cold! The canal froze over again, but there has been barely any snow. Pah. Ah well, tomorrow each day gets a fraction longer, and before you know it, it is Pancake Day! I'd miss the seasons if I lived elsewhere, I like the change. I'm going home tomorrow though, I'm not organised yet, I prefer to leave things to the last minute. Which is good, as last minute packing always seems to be a regular occurence when I travel home. I don't need to take much, so it won't be a problem ^^ I'm getting excited now *skips around* even the thought of an eight hour journey isn't putting off my anticipation of visiting my family. I hope the roads aren't too frosty... I found myself wishing to be a student again on Sunday, Craig and myself were in Liverpool waiting to watch Avatar, and we found a fantastic cafe/tea shop named Brew ^^ They have bundles of speciality tea there, some of which I have read about on Sherr's tea review blog, yet never had the chance to try. So, we sat down on a comfy sofa, browsed through the books available to read, drank 'Christmas Tea' and decided that we could both happily spend far too much time in that place if given half a chance *smiles* It would be a perfect place to relax and catch up on some study reading if I were still at uni. Although saying that, being a student is expensive, so I most likely wouldn't have the funds to spend on fancy teas... Oh, on that note, has anyone watched Avatar yet? I was fortunate to watch it in all its 3D glory on Sunday *was stunned* I loved it! My friend described it as a mix of themes from Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke, and I think she had a fair point. To be honest I got a bit too into the story, I was practically shouting at the screen at some points, and getting all teary-eyed at others. <333 Superb film. Too pretty. I want to take my sister to see it. If you get the opportunity to see Avatar you should go! I'd advise you not to watch too many trailers though, some of them contain spoilers. I hate spoilers! ACK! *hugs* Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas, filled with good food, friends, and time for peace. I may have time for a little[ lurking on theO before I get back next week, but i'm not sure. Take care everyone, each of you is a blessing, thank you for your friendship over this past year, and for some of you, for your friendship for the past three years! TTFN :3

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