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    Home » pondering

    By Amanda Smyth 8 Comments

    life's great mysteries

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    Sometimes in the quiet before the kids wake up I lie in bed pondering life's great mysteries.

    Is there life after death?

    How on earth is Trump still a presidential candidate?

    What colour is that infernal dress?

    Where is that bloody panda?

    Where am I going?

    Mostly I wonder about my destination in a metaphorical sense, but this morning my musings are of a more geographical nature.

    This morning four of my mates and I are headed to the airport but only one of us knows where we are headed. The rest of us will find out when we see the departure board.

    I love surprises! That's another thing about being an adult that no one warns you about. Past twenty you just about have to get yourself knocked up to have a genuine surprise.*

    Last year my sister-wife Susan surprised us all by organising a little Sunday session with Darryl Braithwaite.

    darryl braithwaite at the Green Room

    This year it's Sonia's turn.

    We're headed to the airport this morning. If you're as keen as I am to know our destination, check out Instagram and I'll let you know as soon as I do.

    do you love surprises?

    any guesses where we're going?

     

    * clarification: I love grownup surprises, not the Monday morning kind of surprises that come out of lunch boxes that weren't unpacked on Friday afternoon.

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    1. nicolethebuilderswife says

      February 11, 2016 at 7:22 am

      How wonderfully exciting! I love this idea. Have a great time!! xx

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    2. Robyn says

      February 11, 2016 at 7:36 am

      Lucky you! Been thinking about you lots recently in those early mornings. Can't wait to hear where you're off too. Enjoy it xxxx

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    3. Miss Chardy says

      February 11, 2016 at 7:38 am

      I'll definitely be following along, I love a good surprise. How exciting. Have fun. x

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    4. Maxabella says

      February 11, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Such a fun thing to do! Have fun wherever you go. x

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    5. Robyna says

      February 11, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Sounds like so much fun! Have a complete ball. Unfortunately surprises around here seem limited to the lunch box kind you mentioned.

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    6. mummyhaze says

      February 11, 2016 at 11:41 am

      How exciting! I used to take Mystery Flights with one of my friends all the time it was fantastic. That was back when I loved surprises, I don't hate them but I like to know and be prepared. I think the new me needs to let go more and enjoy the surprises. Although now that I actually only remember day to day (as in the period while I am awake - then I forget when I am asleep and start the next day all over again 4yrs ago!) in some respect every day is a surprise!

      Hope you have the most amazing time!

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    7. Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says

      February 11, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      What a fabulous bevvy of gals you have around you, I'm happy for you! And I can see the panda... xxx

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    8. moniquetheurbanmum says

      February 23, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      What an excellent idea - for a Mummy that plans every movement in our household it would be divine to be 'surprised'. Enjoy! x

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