The build-up:

I waited for weeks to get the pennies, I knew they were coming, I was
so excited.
It really made me think how lucky I am, and always have been.
I have my health, my amazing man Rik, a loving family that I am very
close to, and some great friends. My cat Fabio, (now called Babylon, we
dont know why we changed it, it just seemed fitting)
I have travelled the world, this is my passion. On my travels I met
some of the most amazing people that the earth has to offer. I have
seen beauty,clear seas, white sand, wild animals and people with the
utmost faith. I know what it feels like to be really free…..and what
a feeling!
I now live in Cornwall, the place that I consider to be Englands most
special place.
Rik and I have a beautiful hotel in St.Ives, that gets filled with
fantastic guests, that we talk to and laugh with. We smile every day,
and laugh all the time, we love our home, our work and most of all each
other… and we really love The Babylon!
I AM SO LUCKY!!!!

Friday 4th March 2005:

Very lucky day, an unexpected visitor announced himself so wasnt
unexpected. I needed this, it made my day!
I buzzed around all day humming and feeling very happy.
I worked hard but with pleasure.
Went to bed early and felt lucky…………

Saturday 5th March 2005:

Lucky I can walk everywhere now, and dont have to take a tube, bus and
train (my last job involved all three, and then a 15 min walk either
end) Lucky I dont get that stressful knot anymore in my belly. Unlucky
the belly is getting a bit bigger as I am now enjoying the finer things
in life, eating big home cooked meals with the amazing man, munching on
breakfast goodies in the morning.
Lucky I can see my husband all day everyday and not have to wait until
7.30pm

Sunday 6th March 2005:

Worked like a dog today, but needed to, the work had to be done, lucky
the deadline was met. Lucky we still found the time to chill with a big
glass of red………….

Monday 7th March 2005:

Lucky he came on time and lucky we got on so well….. it doesnt matter
who he is, but if we were in a film he would be a bit like superman, he
can save your world or crush it he is so very strong and powerful. He
decided to save ours today…. thankyou.
Went to our local bar, a bit like cheers, this time of year in our
small little harbour town, everybody knows you. Sat and drank Pimms ,
its not summer, but it felt like it should be today, we were
celebrating the coming of Superman.
Met two lovely people that came to stay. Lucky for us they were so nice
and chose to stay with us, they made us both smile.

Tuesday 8th March 2005:

Riks doing his other job, how lucky he managed to bring his work all
the way to the end of England.
I potter around the hotel, dreaming of all the things we are going to
do this year to make it even better than its ever been and feel
excited.
Sun still shining, but its cold. I love this time of year.

Wednesday 9th March 2005

Rik went out on a mission, so pottered around St.Ives. The sun shone
through the winter chill, and everybody found a smile. I wandered
without thinking and found myself at one of my fave shops, I was drawn
to a book, I read one page and knew I should buy it, it put me back in
touch with my spritual side that I had not worked on for a while. Lucky
for me as it made me happy and put a spring in my step.
Lucky to live so close to the ocean as I love it so much. I sat and
watched the crashing waves, smiling (like a bit of a loon) but didnt
care. Loving life!

Thursday 10th March 2005:

The last day of the penny…..really enjoyed it, made me think and
appreciate.
Lucky Nads chose me to send it to…thanks sweetpea.

I do believe in luck, I also believe you can make your own luck. I
think we make ours all the time.
Rik doesnt want to do the pennies, as he says he’s lucky already. ( and
he cant be bothered to write a diary!)

What a week, its been good, it probably would have happened as it did
anyhow, but i wouldnt have thought about it so much and wouldnt have
wrote it down.

This weekend we are fully booked and its March…… and
freezing………….. and its almost the end of the earth……..
bloody lucky or what!!!!!

Sending this to Embobo as she need a bit of luck right now…..Good
luck Em I love ya!