OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!! I had a phone call late yesterday afternoon at work from a client who told me that her husband (a client & an accountant) had nominated me (in December) for a Rotary 'Pride of Workmanship' Award.....I did very well in the elimination process etc - and I WON!!!!! 
Apparently every year the Rotary clubs in town (there's 7 all up) nominate employees who take pride in their work and who otherwise don't get any credit or recognition for their hard work - and obviously its a tough field & somehow I got through and won!
The Awards night is in March - so will have to come up with a great little acceptance speech before than....I think there's a trophy or something involved too!! SSQQQQUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The news just totally made my day, week, month!!!!! 
In other news....I can't believe its just under 3 weeks until I turn 25 
geez.....a quarter of a century old....
I'm feeling old!! Was speaking to mum early last week & I'm going to have to wait till I visit them after Easter to get my birthday present/s.....am feeling a little un-loved....not that's the wrong word...lonely is better - coz its always been tradition that on my birthday mum comes into town and I take the day off work (or a couple hours) and we go have a luxury lunch together and a few drinks. But that can't happen now she's down in Tasmania.... 
don't get me wrong I'm thrilled that they've fulfilled their dream of moving down there and they're happy etc - its just that I'm feeling a little morose.
But it'll be okay - I'll shake it off and be just fine 
Hugz to you all
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That’s such a fulfilling prize to get, I’m so very proud of you, you must feel like in heaven, it’s so big and so cool, squeeeeee I bet you will come up with something to say for that speech, it’s gonna be a great night, keep us posted!LOL, hunnie numbers don’t mean much, our age is 50% in our spirit and in the way we face life. I know 80 something year old women who are way more active than me
Awww, I’m sorry you feel lonely now that you can’t carry on with your nice bday tradition. But well, your parents moved down to Tasmania for good and that gives you the chance to travel a bit and know new places when you go visiting. Gotta think positive, I guess 
And hey, I know it’s not the same but you can always count on us here to celebrate And I know there’s a certain someone that will be happy to cheer you up as well Huge huge hugs! Love you too
Was just having one of those days....am better today - am planning my next trip to Tasmania to visit mum and dad so that's something to look forward to And I know that you'll all help me celebrate my birthday here!!HUGZ!!!!
jordinajamaica
About turning 25, it scares me too although I still have 10 months until my quarter of century birthday, but all my friends are starting to cellebrate their 25th birthdays...
I'm sorry your mom can't come to visit you on your birhtday... make sure the cute guy takes you out that day!!
HUGE HUGS!!