Well Hello friends!
It's been a hot minute since I've been in here and shared anything.
Life has been steady, not gonna lie and say I've been mega busy doing this that and the other, but it has been steady just doing my normal day to day things. I've had a couple of weekends over to the UK to see Mark, Mark home on the other weekends, plus last weekend we drove Marks car home to Spain from the UK!
And here we are, all of a sudden it's Christmas and the big day has crept upon us.
I actually started writing this post on Christmas Eve lol and I wanted to share some exciting news.
We've ordered a new car for me, a Ford Kuga. I'm so excited! My current car is a Ford Ecosport and even though I love her and will be sad to see her go, she's nearly eight years old and is starting to get a little tired around the edges, little things are starting to play up and you know with cars once one thing starts to go it can start to snowball.
The Kuga should be ready around the end of February which is very exciting. Another thing regarding the car experience, I actually took one for a test drive. Which I'm sure to 99% of you that isn't a big deal, but for me it was and it really was something I had to push myself out of my comfort zone to do.
Even though I can drive and have held a license for many years for some reason I get super nervous if I have to drive a different car and definitely a car bigger then what I'm used too. Also having a stranger in my car too makes me nervous. But it went so well. The salesman was really nice and Mark was in the back too. At first I did feel like I was on a driving lesson haha, but once I pulled away the car was so lovely and smooth to drive I just kind of forgot about my worries and nerves and enjoyed the driving experience.
The Kuga didn't feel that much bigger actually then my Ecosport, it looks it and feels more spacious inside, but technically it isn't much wider at all and didn't feel much bigger when I was driving it. The car is longer, but we have lot's of parking bells and whistles these days haha so the car is definitely Heather proof, lol.
I was a bit disappointed that when I shared the news with my immediate family they didn't really show much interest. My sister-in-law did which was lovely. Maybe it's not that interesting to people, but I think when you're excited about something big like buying a car or a house you'd think and hope certain people would be happy for you and share your excitement, I know I am for family and friends. Do you ever find this when sharing exciting things, that family or friends don't really show any interest or seem to show they're happy for you? I think this is why we all love to share on social media because sometimes our internet family is actually happier for you! It also strengthens the whole mantra to celebrate your own wins and achievements, remember to praise yourself and to be happy for YOU!
So along with ordering my new car on Christmas Eve we went for a lovely walk and a very un-planned impromptu menu del dia. We stopped at a restaurant called La Piazza in Mil Palmeras. The menu del dia was a bargain €13.99 including a drink, well it would be rude not too. We had a table in the sun and it was a lovely way to spend Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day was actually pouring with rain all day! We had a slow lazy morning and decided to cook our roast earlier then planned. We ate and then felt we really needed to do our walk. It's funny once you get yourself into the habit you really do feel twitchy about missing a day. So we drove over to Zenia Boulevard. Which is an open air shopping mall. We knew the shops would be closed but it has underground parking so we knew we could walk around there to get our steps in. Not the most inspiring, but needs must lol. The rain eased and there were a few people about. Some of the restaurants and coffee shops were open so we stopped for a coffee. With our steps achieved, the car topped up with fuel we went home to resume the lazy day pigging out on Christmas treats!
Boxing day the sun was back out. We went for a lovely walk along the promenade at Mil Palmeras, our usual walking spot when Marks home. It was a little chilly, but with beautiful sunshine. On the way back we stopped at Manolos Mar a restaurant there for a coffee and ended up having some beautiful tapas too. We've eaten in there a few times now and the food is delicious. It's also a lovely spot for a coffee too. If you're ever in the area it is worth a visit.
All in all a lovely few days of relaxing and taking it easy.
I hope you've had a lovely time over the Christmas period whether celebrating or not. We definitely enjoy the more low key Christmas these days to be honest. No stress, no drama, which is what it should be about, don't you think?
Now for the bit in-between Christmas and New Year. Do you take your decorations down or leave them up? I'll be taking mine down over the next couple of days. For me it's time for a big clean up and refresh. I do love having the decorations up, but they have been up since the 1st of December, so for me it's time to take them down. Plus, it's Marks Birthday on the 3rd of January so I like to have the clear distinction between Christmas, New Year and his Birthday.
Again, I hope you guys had a great time over the Christmas period. I think I actually prefer the whole lead up to Christmas these days. When the shops are full of present ideas and fun Christmas displays, Christmas music playing. I'm buying a few little gifts for people and sending out cards, even though sadly these days the Christmas card list get's shorter. Getting the decorations up from the cellar and putting them out around the house. Each year adding to our collection of Christmas decorations. I really do find it a fun time and happy time. Something about it does just make you feel a little bit warmer inside. I know that sounds a little cheesy, but I do still love to embrace and enjoy this time of year and of course love having Christmas 'our way'.
With that said it is time to start putting some of the decs away. I think I'll leave the outside decorations up for a little longer. In Spain they also celebrate Three Kings on the 6th January - so I may keep them up until then!
Ciao for now and enjoy the last couple of days of 2025!
♥ Heather
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