Our Farewell
April 15th, 2007
Since i have been living in Solihull i have made the most amazing friends. I love going to work as once i am there we constantly talk, banter and laugh from the minute we arrive to the minute we leave. The women i work with have been the most true, honest and beautiful friends one could want. I have enjoyed every single minute and would not change one single day.
I was lucky that my best mate Bex shared not only her house warming do but her birthday with me. Once again there was the usual female chatter of what outfits with what hair styles and finally with what shoes to wear. I was spoilt as my friend Callie bought my dress for me.
During the day Hayley and i slaved away in the kitchen making many Australian Delights. Now those who know Hayley and i would know that we are not Jamie Oliver’s so to make Lamingtons, Anzac Biscuits and Fairy Bread can be slightly stressful. But we conquered the kitchen and our delights not only looked fab but they where very popular ( not the vegemite sandwiches though)
Once Steph and Callie came over we all made our way to Bex and Chris new and beautiful home. As we where the first to arrive we where quite shy about the cocktails but half and hour later Steph and Callie where in full swing. Hayley and Steph had an agreement to go drink for drink. Brave move Hayley Im surprised she didn’t notice that nobody was up for that challenge.
When all of the other gang arrived i was most spolied with loads of cards, presents, hugs and tears! I think my favourite gift out of the necklaces, purses, balloons and brooches was my Rod Stewart key ring and my microphone ( thanks Trud but i still don’t think Rod is sexy ) It didn’t take to long before i noticed Steph, Callie and Beth downing 5 made up shots in a row. I have never seen Steph’s head move like that before.
With my microphone in hand i could finally sing TNT by ACDC to Steph with all of the gang encouraging me ( thanks guys, and thanks Leevi for filming me…) Bex than took over to give the most emotional goodbye speech for me. Well bring on the tears…or sobbing! It was around this time i decided to stop drinking, as Leevi contiuned, Beth threw up into Bex garbage bin, Steph balled and Callie impressed us all with her bottom shaking dancing.
The night ended with Dave and Leevi in deep conversation about Australia performance in the World Cup, Beth and Adam leaving with Bex’s garbage bin, Callie escorting a very drunk Steph home, Em taking Harry home, Trud, Hayley and i all eating fairy bread on the floor and Bex dancing with her other friend’s in the lounge room.
I am so honoured to meet every single one of my friends, they have made life in the UK so enjoyable! I love every single one of my friends with all of my heart and i will miss them all so much. Therefore they all have to get married all in the same week so i can come back over!
Enjoy the pics of my very special night – ( They may be a few)