October. It was a lovely month. The month began unfortunately with assignments and exams. But, from an optimistic perspective, the beginning of October marked the END of assignments and exams. It was a really good feeling, walking out of the English Teaching Exam, the last exam in the Dip Ed course.
October is the month of my birthday. Although I don’t necessarily enjoy celebrating the fact that I’m getting older, I feel a lot better about it all this year because I’ve made some positive changes and I feel like I’m on track. A birthday is a wonderful excus
e to see friends, especially when it’s been such a busy time. For my birthday Dave and I had a party at the house. The idea was a cocktail party, and if everyone brought a bottle we would end up with a pretty well-stocked bar! It turned out really well, and I think everyone had a good night. Dave really spoiled me on my birthday. He stocked the party, and when I got out of the shower and was in my towel, he said he wanted to give me a birthday present. It was a beautiful black dress, and it fit me perfectly. I felt so spoiled and ‘taken care of’, it was really nice.
The next weekend was Spring in the Valley! For anyone who doesn’t know what that is, it’s a special weekend at the Swan Valley wineries. Buses full of people get all dressed up and go out for a day-long wine tour hosted by the Swan Valley wineries and breweries. Last year I can safely say that it was one of the best days I’ve ever had! This year our bus had a theme – TOGAS! On the morning we got toga’d up, Greek god and goddess style and jumped on the bus. It was such a fun theme, and a lot of people really went all out. It was a great day, and near the end the weather became sunny and warm. We visited some great wineries and the German brewery. The only negative I could possibly bring up was that the event has become incredibly crowded, and, especially at the brewery, there was not enough organization put in. For example, I had to wait 45 minutes to use the toilet. But all in all, a fantastic day filled with friends, wine, sun, music and dancing.
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Kat and I enjoying the day and the vino.
October is the month of my birthday. Although I don’t necessarily enjoy celebrating the fact that I’m getting older, I feel a lot better about it all this year because I’ve made some positive changes and I feel like I’m on track. A birthday is a wonderful excus
e to see friends, especially when it’s been such a busy time. For my birthday Dave and I had a party at the house. The idea was a cocktail party, and if everyone brought a bottle we would end up with a pretty well-stocked bar! It turned out really well, and I think everyone had a good night. Dave really spoiled me on my birthday. He stocked the party, and when I got out of the shower and was in my towel, he said he wanted to give me a birthday present. It was a beautiful black dress, and it fit me perfectly. I felt so spoiled and ‘taken care of’, it was really nice. 
The next weekend was Spring in the Valley! For anyone who doesn’t know what that is, it’s a special weekend at the Swan Valley wineries. Buses full of people get all dressed up and go out for a day-long wine tour hosted by the Swan Valley wineries and breweries. Last year I can safely say that it was one of the best days I’ve ever had! This year our bus had a theme – TOGAS! On the morning we got toga’d up, Greek god and goddess style and jumped on the bus. It was such a fun theme, and a lot of people really went all out. It was a great day, and near the end the weather became sunny and warm. We visited some great wineries and the German brewery. The only negative I could possibly bring up was that the event has become incredibly crowded, and, especially at the brewery, there was not enough organization put in. For example, I had to wait 45 minutes to use the toilet. But all in all, a fantastic day filled with friends, wine, sun, music and dancing.
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Kat and I enjoying the day and the vino.
