the tinsel and other stuff

Good afternoon, people.
I'm in a decidedly good mood compared to the previous week, even though it's Christmas. Never really been a huge fan of Christmas since my parents split. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with not being able to hang around dad at mum's side of the family's annual get-together on Christmas eve. The majority of the family act like they don't have to time for us. So, as usual, my sister and I spent the night talking to the only members of the family we relate to; our 13 year old cousin Jessy, her mother ( who I had extended conversations with, about tattoos and other things) and various young children - including my new puzzle buddy, 3 year old Owen (who happens to be born on the 23rd of April, like me (and is Mr. Hickling's brother's son)). We spent the last part of the night doing puzzles while my other cousin, Jeremy, destroyed them.

The next day went to my dad's sisters place for lunch, and besides the disappointment over the lack of Nana's potato bake, had a lot of fun (Nana made up for it with her trifle). My Auntie Kerry made good potato bake, but she's no Nana. Well, she is - just not my Nana.

Then, dad's brother's place for Boxing day. Again, very fun and hilarious watching dad and his brothers fighting about nothing and Nana intervening and telling them they're naughty.

Happy [premature] New Year, and good evening :)