Grateful for an evening of greatness & a moment by the bay…

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It’s been a blustery few days and I’ve been caught up in life, children and de-cluttering in preparation for our big move, but today I knew a run was definitely needed; especially after a little over-indulgence of champagne the night before – in the grand company of my neighbour… we sneaked out to watch ‘The Great Gatsby’ at ‘The Roxy’, in Miramar, Wellington – a very rare sans children, adult time out of the house! The film made me laugh, cry and kept me in raptures – so much so that I spent half the movie ignoring the need to pee (I didn’t want to miss a moment!).

So grateful to hubbie for taking on the children (and my neighbour’s children) so that us ladies could enjoy an evening out! He bravely hid his football injury (a painful chest after a tackle went down badly) until we returned from the cinema (only then letting out a few groans – deserving of the utmost sympathy).

I was also extremely grateful for the loan of his car to drive to the cinema… only the second time I’ve been behind the wheel of his Subaru BRZ. I nearly changed my mind about going to the cinema altogether – such was the buzz of driving a car with such acceleration and sexy moves! Thankfully, I drove the car without any calamity and returned it in one piece (with a a couple of sneaky ‘fish tails’… my neighbour filled me in on the terminology for my surprising moves…!).

Today, I managed my run (feeling a little worse for wear!) but was, as always, completely appreciative of ‘time’ to be by myself. So beautiful on the south coast.

FMSPhotoADayJuly Where You Are - Lyall Bay

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8 thoughts on “Grateful for an evening of greatness & a moment by the bay…”

  1. You are one very, very special woman. With a very special family. Thanks again for sharing.

  2. Team work at it’s best for a wonderful evening. Good luck for the rest of the de-cluttering and packing.

  4. Thank you! It was such a rare treat for both my neighbour and I. And I really hoped to see ‘The Great Gatsby’ on the big screen. The Roxy, a beautiful cinema styled in the 1920’s era, was absolutely perfect. x

  5. I love stopping on a run and spending some time taking in the surroundings, too many people run non stop without taking time to enjoy it.

  6. Great to read you had a good time out and thanks to Dan taking over. Thinking of you heaps and all coming together..what a team.Made me do out a cupboard or two and it is a good feeling.Very.very hot here but not complaining….having to water the garden every evening as we have planted new flowers and they seem to be doing well.Take care all and big hugs from us two.

  7. All well here and thinking of you all heaps…………been another busy day in the garden and a joy to be out ,,the sun again shone for us and the garden is now a joy to walk around in….big hugs all round,,,,,thinking of you heaps and big hugs again.

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