Seeking the silver lining

I had arranged to go out with a friend tonight but it didn't work out. Instead I drove into the city to watch the fireworks for Chinese New Year and watch all the pretty people. En route, as I watched the bats come out of roosting and fly up the Eastern Freeway to gorge themselves on fruit in the Yarra Valley with a backdrop of a gorgeous summer sunset, I was blessed by the music Gods. I was treated to the sultry sounds of Pursuit of Happiness, Free, Next to Me, How Come You're Not Here (which I sang at the top of my lungs much to the dismay of the pedestrians) and my favourite song of 2014 Heartbreak Down.  For me, music is therapy.  So is walking. The mild evening was perfect for strolling which is exactly what I did.

I always love the fairy lights in the trees near Crown but tonight they were highlighted with Chinese lanterns.

There were street stalls and crowds galore. It was such a beautiful evening.

The night was topped off by the fact that I finally found, after years of searching, a yellow doona cover today. Reduced by a whopping $119.95; I snatched it up for less than $80.  It is cheery, clean and fresh and I get to pretend to sleep under it all night.