Did you have a happy new year?

I know this is rather too late to greet you all a happy new year. But just the same, I hope you had a very happy one. For the first time on New Year's Eve, husband and I were together. The past two new years, he had to work so I was left alone at home. I was asleep at midnight. This new year was different. We went to a friends' home for New Year's Eve and on 1st January, we went to see the fireworks at the pier.

Before Christmas, husband and I had a minor road accident. We were shaken and shocked but we were thankful that we were safe and unhurt and the car had only a little bit of damage on the panels. I thought it would ruin our Christmas and New Year but thank God it didn't. It was such a hassle and all having to take the car to the garage, shelling out money even if the car had a fully comprehensive insurance coverage (I still do not understand how it works, honestly!). But I am glad that we are here, alive and kicking, to meet the new year with optimism! I wouldn't give you the details of the mishap as I don't see it important.

So, again, its 2009. I would like to share with you some photos I've taken at the pier on new year's day. Nothing special, really. But just something nice to look at.

Again, happy new year to you all!!!!

Let's get cozy...

I found these dainty cushion covers and warm fleece throws a few weeks ago...just before it started snowing. They look so nice and warm in the living room. They are not luxurious and they didn't cost much but I just love them so I'm sharing them with you. By the way, I got them from Latham's at Potter Heigham, after a chilly but wonderful boat ride with my husband.

PS: Dear friend Wen - I promised to post the photos of these cushion covers so here they are! Hope you like them!

Reminiscing the Last Winter

I know that it's going to be colder very soon. I know that it's going to be freezing just like last year. But I am looking forward to the beautiful winter. These photographs here that I am sharing with you were the ones taken last winter (peak of winter here was February this year). I was like a child outside our house feeling the snow in my hands, walking on the snow on the ground and looking at my footprints. My husband told me the neighbours must be watching and laughing at me. I didn't mind. At least I was giving them some entertainment...whilst I was being entertained myself by the magnificence of nature.

The photograph above shows you just how crazy I went when I saw that it was snowing outside. Hubby took photos as he shook his head watching me dancing in the snow. Ha! It felt good doing that! I know it is crazy but it was good being crazy for a few seconds even just to enjoy myself. After all, it feels like it's been ages since the last time I danced in the rain or laughed my heart out or sang out of tune whilst in the shower. So, that day, I savoured the moment.

This is going to be my third winter in England and I am still excited. I know the roads get slippery, it's damp, it's wet, it's a lot of hassle when it snows but what the heck. It's still beautiful.

So, like my husband, I am looking forward to the next Big Freeze. Aren't you?

Wells Next-the-Sea

Another very nice place that I will miss in the winter due to it being extremely cold near the sea. So, see you Wells Next-the-Sea after winter!

Sheringham's Charm Part 2

Top Photo - A nice little hotel

Middle Photo - The Lobster Pub and Restaurant for the family, including dogs!

Bottom Photo - Hubby walking along the coastal footpath going to the town centre of Sheringham

Sheringham's Charm Part 1

The tranquil sea...

There's one place that hubby loves in Norfolk. Sheringham. The sound of the seawaves. The long stretch of beach. Families getting together, joking and laughing. Birds trying to get your fish and chips. Ships from afar. Shops. Ice cream during winter. Name it. Sheringham has got it!

More photos to come!!!

The Beauty of Hunstanton

This is the beautiful Hunstanton, my favourite place of all in Norfolk. Hubby and I took our dear friends Ed and Karla there last month. It was a pity that we weren't able to take dear friends Jemi and Orren. Above is a photo of us (Ed, Karla and myself) in front of a fish and chips shop overlooking the sea. The town centre is actually on top of the hill and when you're on top, sipping a cup of tea, it is lovely looking down watching all the birds and the kids playing. I tell you, it is such an amazing place.

This photo (above) was taken from the seafront.

Another lovely photo, a scene from the top of the hill. This is what you see when you're enjoying the heat of the sun and having your piping hot fish and chips. PS: I dedicate this post to a very very dear friend of mine, Wen Ahles. This is for all the phone calls we've had talking about Hunstanton and our dream of going there and writing our manuscript by the sea. This is for that dream that I know will come true.

Morning Mist

These photos were taken last week at 7:00 a.m. whilst I was waiting for the bus going to work. We live near the sea and very often the whole place is covered with mist coming from the sea. It is quite scary if you are driving. It can also get very cold.

The photograph that speaks for itself

Imagine yourself surrounded with beautiful things like this. Just imagining makes me feel so good inside already. When my better half took me to the Lake District on my birthday, I was truly surrounded by beauties like these two yellow flowers.