Hi Tarkine,

An iceblue Camry!! Late 2006 model. I really wish we could go on a long trip somewhere soon with it. However it really calmed me down after having a crappy day at school on Friday.

Actually the car came in rather handy today - my sister wanted to see my Nan. Nan is currently staying in Cronulla with my Great Aunt at her convent/nursing home. So DH, my brother, my sister and me all went to visit Nan at the last minute before my sister went overseas. We went in our new car!

It was truly beautiful where my Nan was staying - overlooking Cronulla beach. We saw a pod of dolphins swim past while looking out the common room window.

Unfortunately there were a few silly statements. The first was from my Great Aunt about my weight - that I was "twice the size" of my Nan - Nan just squeezed my hand and I felt better. Nan also told us that my great Aunt (her sister) was being completely annoying - so much so that they'd had words. I made a decision at that point that I would go and see her again next week - easier as she is moving back to the Baulkham Hills convent - so that she has a break from her sister.

After we left, the conversation turned to having children. My B3 made a stupid comment about lesbians and gay couples could only have children naturally. I said 'well if that's what you think about it, where does that leave me?' He got frustrated, thinking that was not what he meant - but that IS the position I am in.

My Dad rang my sister to say goodbye and she started crying - I rubbed her arm but she threw me off. She doesn't like to be touched by family members. I'd forgotten how non-tactile my family is. I realised at that point how much I have changed since I lived at home.

I'm off to copy this over to my blog - huge to you all!