Here are my answers to this week’s SYW from pensitivity101
1. Is it your birthday today (or a friend, family member, anyone you know?)
It is not my birthday but it is the birthday of a very close late friend of mine.
In South Africa, it is a public holiday – The Day of Reconciliation.
2. What’s the worst part about the festive / holiday season for you?
I don’t mind the festive season. The worst part is not being able to find a parking space in our usually quiet town at the tip of Africa. To escape the trebling of the population at this time of year we ‘escape’ to our kids in Plettenberg Bay. Ha! This is also a big holiday destination, but it doesn’t seem as busy because it’s bigger. Parking spaces are at a premium though!
3. Do your Decembers have a hot, cold, or moderate climate?
We are in the southern hemisphere so December is warm. We’re in shorts and t-shirts and visiting the beach.
4. Would you like to hibernate when it’s cold?
I don’t think so. Life is too short to sleep it away. Sitting by the fireside with a good book is most enjoyable. It can get very cold and wet where we live but we also get lovely sunny days during the colder months and then it is great to go out for long walks or to visit a nature reserve. We usually spend a few weeks in a game reserve further north where the days are warm and dry but the early mornings are extremely cold! This year, we went to England in June, and it was freezing! However, after two weeks of chilly London, we went on a cruise to thaw out.
Gratitude
I have been dealing with an attack of Diverticulitis for 20 days! I was recovering nicely and then had a relapse when I got to Plettenberg Bay. Finally, after a second round of antibiotics, I am getting better. I love modern medicine! My kids have been awesome putting up with a usually energetic mom/gran. I am so grateful for my amazing family.
Adventuring into Retirement 
Nice that y’all can travel to family and friends and see the sights.
Hope you get to feeling better soon. I’ve been through the same a few times, and it’s not fun.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year. 🙂
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Thank you – no it’s not fun – I am starting to feel better and hope to be able to eat more by Christmas day!
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Thanks for joining in Helen. Sorry to hear about the diverticulitis. Hubby is suffering too at the moment. Hope you feel well enough to enjoy Christmas Day and a few treats.
Lovely gratitude.
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Thanks, Di. I sympathize with your hubby! It’s taking a long time to come right, and I think I will be having a very small plate of food this Christmas! However, I do have my energy back.
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Glad you have your energy back Helen. Hubby feels so drained sometimes. he will have a small portion of a lot of different things spread over the day.
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It is good to think of you spending time with your family 🙂 We have our Scottish son with us at the moment an will be joined by our daughter and her family after Christmas 🙂 🙂
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I am so pleased that you be seeing all your children this season. We are missing two grandsons, both of whom are overseas – one in Budapest the other currently in Egypt but based in Norway.
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I bet diverticulitis is nasty to deal with! I really would not like to be diagnosed with it! X
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