Hi friends!
Just for fun, I thought I’d share a throwback š
This was me in California 1985 and it was on a fun family trip travelling around the state for three weeks in conjunction with my dad’s fruit packing machinery business. Travelling to the US was a huge deal for us coming from sleepy little New Zealand!
I got to celebrate my 15th birthday there and learned about the tradition of waitresses singing Happy Birthday to you at dinner... mortifying for a shy girl like myself.
It was a glorious time and I shopped for all the things you couldn’t get in New Zealand then like clear glittery nail polish, faux Ray Ban Wayfarers, and probably those clips holding my sleeves up.
I even snuck off and got my hair trimmed at a mall in San Fransisco triggering a panic from my dad that I’d been abducted.
We went to see Cats the musical and stayed the night at the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles afterwards but most of the time it was more budget-friendly accommodation.
In this photo we were at a national park.
It was a magical trip that I still have happy memories of. Whenever I hear the song ‘We Built This City’ by Starship it takes me right back, since that song was all over the radio in October 1985 š
Just for fun, I thought I’d share a throwback š
This was me in California 1985 and it was on a fun family trip travelling around the state for three weeks in conjunction with my dad’s fruit packing machinery business. Travelling to the US was a huge deal for us coming from sleepy little New Zealand!
I got to celebrate my 15th birthday there and learned about the tradition of waitresses singing Happy Birthday to you at dinner... mortifying for a shy girl like myself.
It was a glorious time and I shopped for all the things you couldn’t get in New Zealand then like clear glittery nail polish, faux Ray Ban Wayfarers, and probably those clips holding my sleeves up.
I even snuck off and got my hair trimmed at a mall in San Fransisco triggering a panic from my dad that I’d been abducted.
We went to see Cats the musical and stayed the night at the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles afterwards but most of the time it was more budget-friendly accommodation.
In this photo we were at a national park.
It was a magical trip that I still have happy memories of. Whenever I hear the song ‘We Built This City’ by Starship it takes me right back, since that song was all over the radio in October 1985 š
And in the present day, lol, I’m enjoying our lovely spring weather with quiet time at home, journalling new ideas, and looking forward to our festive summertime.
In case you need a giggle…
Paul always makes me one of my giant cups of tea for my writing time in the morning, and I said to him on this particular day that it didn’t have quite enough milk in it. I know, I’m a diva š¤
Next thing I know he has delivered a five-star service milk jug on a plate on a paper napkin š
I thought that was so cute. We do have fun, and yes I am very lucky to get a tea delivery service before Paul leaves for the gym in the morning š„°
I have him trained well don’t you think?
I hope you have a lovely weekend and get some downtime to relax a little. It’s especially important as the end of the year seems to ramp up towards the holiday season❤️
With all my love,
Fiona
Paul always makes me one of my giant cups of tea for my writing time in the morning, and I said to him on this particular day that it didn’t have quite enough milk in it. I know, I’m a diva š¤
Next thing I know he has delivered a five-star service milk jug on a plate on a paper napkin š
I thought that was so cute. We do have fun, and yes I am very lucky to get a tea delivery service before Paul leaves for the gym in the morning š„°
I have him trained well don’t you think?
I hope you have a lovely weekend and get some downtime to relax a little. It’s especially important as the end of the year seems to ramp up towards the holiday season❤️
With all my love,
Fiona
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