(Last year I posted a picture of the Grinch for Christmas, so I’ve decided to stick to the cartoon theme again & this year share my love for Peanuts with you! ♥♥)
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(I love Snoopy, but I love Lucy the most. Why? She’s rather persnickety don’t you think? I like that. I’m a fuss-pot too!)
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Hello~!!! Dearest blog readers!!!
 I’m back blogging!!! I’m so sorry I haven’t written in a long while…! It’s been ages, hope you haven’t forgotten me?? :)
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So, how have you all been? And how did 2012 pan out for you?
For me, well…, it’s been a mixed bag of highs & lows - it’s been a little too rainy this year, & having the Olympics in town was not atall helpful as everyone had initially hoped. (read a Guardian website article about it
here)Â On top of that, what with the lo~ng recession we’re in, I can honestly say, it’s been a hard year…
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But. But but but. Here’s the bigger picture. Everyone around me has stayed healthy. And I’m still in a job that I love doing. There hasn’t been any major upsets either this year… – Now, I reckon that’s pretty good going actually, doncha think? :)
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Anyway! What am I writing about! It’s Christmas! No serious talk on a day like this, right!? That, I will leave ’til another post! And, ah, lol, no worries folks, I shan’t make it too long til I write next this time, as I am now in my one month+ break, I will have proper time to write to you! (My next trading date is FEBRUARY 2ND. Please note!)
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So in the meantime, here’s a silly Christmas poem that might amuse you when drinking your schnapps…
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It’s Christmas!
People have been discovering
On a Christmas Morning
That the curse of Christmas
That’s causing the most fuss
Has been unanimously concluded
To be “Batteries not includedâ€
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And if you like Snoopy, here’s a youtube link to an episode called “A Charlie Brown Christmas (The Meaning of Christmas)“ that’s rather enjoyable to watch post-stuffed-with-dinner! :)
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My dearest blog readers,
may this lovely Christmas season bring you delights in all possible forms. May you receive love in abundance & joy that lasts throughout. Merry Christmas wishes to you & your loved ones.
With pixelated hugs from Tamami xx
Hi Tamami, Merry Christmas to you and family. May the good times of present become the golden memories of tomorrow.
Have a lovely week ahead,regards.
Comment by Amelia - December 25, 2012 1:15 pm
Amelia, wow, thank you for the beautiful words!!! Merry Christmas to you & family too!!! T xx
Comment by tamami - December 25, 2012 1:28 pm
Oooooh, it’s so good to see you, Tamami san! Yes, we over here also have our health, roof over our heads, and food in our fridge… and we are grateful, yes we are.
Happy happy holidays for you and your family. May the new year bring you lots of blessings — sending you hugs & よã„ãŠå¹´ã‚’ï¼
Comment by cocopuff1212 - December 25, 2012 2:40 pm
Cocopuff1212ã•ã‚“ï¼ãŠä¹…ã—ã¶ã‚Šã§ã™ã£ï¼I’m g;ad to hear that your lovely lovely family is also healthy! Merry Christmas to you too Cocopuff1212ã•ã‚“!!! I look forward to one day meeting you again~! T xx
Comment by tamami - December 25, 2012 3:30 pm
How I’ve missed your writing Tamami, so glad you are back :). I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and may all your dreams come true in the new year. I hope you’ll find the time to write more too.
Btw, I was just writing a report on the impact of Olympics on UK and till now, I was under the impression that the impact was all positive, particularly on the economy. The article you’ve linked gave me some excellent points. I always take away something from a visit to your blog and thank you as always :)
Love
Poornima
Comment by Poornima - December 26, 2012 9:57 am
Poornima! How it is lovely to hear from you always! Thank you! And I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season!!
And yes, the Olympics: it was great in that it brought together the people here, but like the article, economically it was a disappointment, & it was a huge issue on the news & stuff at the time! Anyway, I’m glad I helped out a tiny bit like this for you! :)
All the best for you always!!! T xx
Comment by tamami - December 26, 2012 1:31 pm
Hi Tamami! I’m a day too late to wish you a Merry Christmas (didn’t have my computer with me over the holiday) but I can at least say that I hope you had a lovely one and wish you happy New Year a little in advance. :)
Your truffles were a big hit with my boyfriend’s mum!
Rachel xx
Comment by Rachel - December 26, 2012 8:16 pm
Merry Christmas to you too Rachel!!!!!!
Thank you very much for venturing out on that rainy Saturday! It was so good to see you~!! And I’m so happy to hear that the chocs went down well with your boyfriend’s mum!!!!! Hoorayyyy!!! Hope to see you again soon!!!! Have a great winter hols! T xx
Comment by tamami - December 26, 2012 10:21 pm
Hope that your Christmas was a Happy one, & that 2013 to come will be a prosperous & healthy one for you & yours.
All are healthy here. 2012 started off so full of promise, but started downhill in early spring. I already have my 2013v calenders up, in the hopes of banishing 20122 early!
Comment by jonquil - December 28, 2012 4:45 pm
Jonquil, thank you very much for your kind message! Sorry to hear 2012 wasn’t as how you’d liked… – But I’m certain that things will look up for you in 2013, “the only way is UP” now!! Right?! :) xx Jonquil, thank you very much for all your comments this year, & I wish you the very best for year 2013!!! Happy wishes, T xx
Comment by Tamami - December 28, 2012 6:33 pm
Hi Tamami, drop by to wish you Happy New Year and all the best in 2013.
Warm Regards, greetings from Malaysia.
Comment by Amelia - January 1, 2013 2:11 am
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Thank you for dropping by!!!! :) :) :) You’ve made my day!!! Happy New Year to you too~!!! May the year 2013 be just as good, & even better for you & your loved ones!!! Best, Tamami xx
Comment by Tamami - January 1, 2013 3:44 pm
Hello Tamami,
I had to wait a year before trying out the Galette des Rois leaf pattern which I admired so last year ! The homemade puff pastry is waiting in the fridge for tonight.Happy New Year and happy epiphany . Anne MC
Comment by Anne MC - January 6, 2013 12:50 pm
Hello Anne MC!!!!! Happy New Year to you too!!! :) :) :)
Oooooh! So you’re making puff from scratch? How did it go? Perhaps you’ve bake it by the time you’ve read my reply? It’s a hell-of-a pastry making isn’t it? Pure labour of love. Sooo much effort & time goes in to making one pie…!!
– For me this year, I’ve left it too late to start on the puff-making, & so am doing it right now (I’m on my 2nd fridge-rest) as I write this. I’ll finish making the pastry tonight, then bake the Galette tomorrow. I know it’s not Epithany by then, but, I’m not Christian, so maybe it won’t matter too much?! xx
Comment by Tamami - January 6, 2013 9:52 pm