Loughlin - Viking

Sitting in the airport, waiting to board for Sydney. I can't wait to see Sarah for Christmas and all the Barrys. It didn't feel at all like Christmas, until I walked in the dark to the bus this morning and noticed all the Christmas decorations and lights. It's also scheduled to be 32 degrees in Melbourne on the big day. Scorching!! Luckily ill be in Sydney, right...!!! So the usual traveling Christmas is a bbq at the beach. We may do that or we have been invited to the Barrys. Either way its gonna be great. I love spending time with my family. It's probably my number 1 priority.21st is Dads birthday.....technically today in Gmt local Dowra time. If anyone ever inspires me more, it is my Dad. He is an incredible man, so respecting, patient, funny, talented, and gorgeous. Unfortunately his body doesn't do what he wants for a long time now. Infact he contracted MS just months after my birth, at the young age of 21. Somehow, as a family, so close, through the tough times, we have become so respectful of health and happiness over stress and money. He loves being alive and sharing his stories and memories with us. Did I tell you he rode an elephant when he was 3, saw Best play when he was 7. Laughter is his medicine. He truly believes in that. I guess I've gained a lot of traits from him. Most people reckon I'm so laid back that I'm lying down half the time. The sun will rise, just as the sun will set, and another new day begins. I enjoy life, I enjoy taking opportunities, and the path less followed. Looking forward to a most epic 2012. This year will be different as I try to actually make some realistic goals, and actually go about a plan to achieving them. That's something I will find hard in itself.
I love this photo. Happy memories, writhing Colm, me, Dad, Regal and Noelle. What a gang!!! The coolest in Dowra.
Sydney here we come......so exciting.