December the last month of 2024. Wow, where did the year go? It seems to have flown by.
Started off the month with a nice little getaway at hotel up north called Estérel Resort & SPA. The getaway was one night only. I have forgotten what a LOVELY spot it is… Very ZEN and calming. A little back story: about 2 years ago I had won a luxury all inclusive one-night getaway and never got the chance to use it. This winter was FINALLY the time, ahhhh what a treat this was. Even though it was one night, it was just what the ‘doctor ordered’ so relaxing, it felt like we were gone for a week. We took advantage of the thermal baths, got massages and treated ourselves to fine dining, including a delectable breakfast.
Once back needed to ‘tie-up’ loose ends on the school & business side of things. This means preparing to correct final exams and finalizing/reconciling all office year end paperwork.
Believe it or not somehow, we managed to squeeze in last minute outings with friends soooo much fun…
Meanwhile because it is Christmas period, we started preparing all the gifts; for clients and families (yes there was tons of wrapping). Thank GOD Tony is the wrapping WIZARD he did most of it. Due to last minute changes, we even ended up putting up the Christmas tree and decorations, I say last minute because the original plan was to do everything at my brother’s this year. But, some logistical issues came up unexpectedly .. we offered to move it at our house … what a SUCCESS. Have to mention Alba’s cooking, my brother’s girlfriend, was divine. AND Dario’s generosity with TONS TONS TONS of food ….oh my goodness. But hey it’s the holidays and we are ITALIAN … enough said. In the end it’s all about LA FAMIGILA!!! I thoroughly LOVE LOVE LOVE having everybody together no matter how crazy and dysfunctional at times both sides get.
Then the last days of December, we usually spend it quietly at home, and ring in the new year by watching TV just the two of us. However, this year we actually went out with my brother, his girlfriend (Alba), friends and the kids to a restaurant to bring in the New Year. It was sooooo much fun we LOVED it !!!
That’s it for now, wanted to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU for your support in reading my blogs. Wanted to wish you and yours a HAPPY New Year, with tons and tons of health!!! See you next year.
