Day 1249: Happy Boxing Day!

sport of kings, photo, telephone book, digital collage

I had forgot all about boxing day! 

  Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated 

the day following Christmas, 

when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts, 

known as a "Christmas box", 

from their masters, employers or customers.

But in reading Darlene's blog this morning, here, I was reminded.
I lived in Australia for four years and boxing day was a big event.

This may be a TMI alert, but that never seems to stop me.

There are a couple of you who asked about Australia,

so I guess today is that day.

As you know, or don't know (or care?) ...

I was in boarding school age 8 - 11, see here.

At age 11, my Mother married Des.

A rather famous Australian race horse trainer.

He trained racehorses & steeplechase jumpers ...

that raced around the world.

Leaving Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in Pasadena, CA

We moved to Melbourne, and made new friends.

I was enrolled at Kilbreda College, 

a Brigidine Catholic Secondary School for Girls

can you find me?

in Mentone, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

A 30 minute train ride, to and from each day.

There were changes.

I learned to jump horses & ride dressage, 

tennis and golf lessons were required.

And I loved Scottish dancing and ballet.

I thought I was "Belle of the Ballet", but, I wasn't.

Four years of my life ... 

with so much "new" to learn and enjoy.

 1 horse, 1 retired racehorse, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 cockatoo & 1 magpie!

Very different from boarding school.

Today, Boxing Day is their public holiday,

and I am remembering that time with a smile.

A smile for Sunday ...