been a long time

oops. i have had the usual plethora of bits that i wanted to write about but alas, fingers never connected with keypad.

so, quick update. mum has been hospitalized three times in the last 4 months. she just had surgery and fingers crossed, that will do the trick and she will be in good health soon. poor woman is still laughing and doing her best to not let it get to her, but she is tiny and tired.

in the meanwhile, we have been able to do some fun things and have some adventures. i cooked a lamb roast for mother's day. my sister has cooked a potato bake. mum and i have been shopping and went for an excursion, driving style to the gunners barracks and old navy base near clifton gardens that has just been decommissioned. gorgeous place with some of the best views around sydney harbour. been out to see some live music with friends at the macquarie hotel.

random aside - this guy is a very good speaker and passionate about his work. interesting talk on ted about poverty. he uses colored bubbles for countries to chart their economic growth and health. he hosts a race between sweden, japan and the u.s. at one point that makes you feel like you are at a baseball game betting on a dot race!