For Queen and Country

We've been doing our patriotic duty this week.  Tuesday night was our first game of mixed netball, playing for the AHC Rough Diamonds (Australian High Commission), complete with green-and-gold cheer squad.  I'm afraid we were soundly trounced by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce team but it was fun and I finally scored the only goal for our team after many missed attempts.  What was particularly tough were the 15 minute quarters in the Singapore heat and being brought to the realisation that my body is not as young as I think it is.  I finished the game with a bruise on my hip, a graze on my arm and a sprained foot.

Last night we again did the tough yards for Australia, attending the AustCham Australia Day Ball.  As a staff member, Lucinda began the day at 9am doing setup, then organised the paparazzi line to greet the guests, spent the evening ensuring the band were looked after in between a bit of dancing and we finally got home a little after 3am.  It was a fun night and Lucinda looked gorgeous in her dress.  The girls had sleep overs and this afternoon is recovery time for everyone!