I think we must have just skipped over it. Well here it is December and I feel like I only posted not long ago, but anyways.
Our anniversary was fantastic, we went to SA and Gareth and I spent the night away in Glenelg at the Stamford Grand. Stunning views and great meals. Went way too quick though. I need to download the photos from the camera so that I can upload them to here!!
All thing Christmas are under way. I think we are finished apart from some little bits and pieces.
I had some good news at work, however I can publicly share yet as others haven't been spoken to yet.
I am really looking forward to having almost 3 weeks off over christmas... first time in a very long time that I have had that much time off in a row. AND Gareth and I have over a week off at the same time. I can't remember when that happened :)
Dance is over for another year. Stunning work was put on by all the students and a huge congratulations to Karen and Crew for all the hard work that they have put into bringing it all together.
OH well with any luck I will update again before next year xx
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
I am sure I have said this before, but man oh man this year is flying by. I can't believe it is almost November and almost our 10th wedding anniversary. Where have those years gone? Feels like we only met yesterday. But then it feels like we have been together forever.
The kids are growing like mushrooms still. Brad is getting taller by the day. He is going to fill the prediction of being taller than me by the time he is 10 I am sure of it. Sian's front tooth is finally coming through after almost 12 months. yay!!
The kids are coming up to their dance concert. It will be upon us before I know it. It is building to be another awesome show. So much sewing this year though. sequins and more sequins. It is never ending.
I am still loving my job. I don't dread going to work every day. I get along with all my work mates which is also nice. Although some of them are a little harder to get along with tha\n others as is always the case in life. I found myself being a little out on a limb this morning and snapping at one of the girls which is not like me at all. I guess it narked me a little that there is a couple of the girls that seem to always be down on one of the other girls and I had enough and told them to leave her alone and she is better than they make her out to be. I think that 1 of the girls thinks that she is better than the other. I think their trainer has it in for one of them too and makes the favourite believe that she is alot better than the other. I don't have anything against either of them. But I seem to find myself sticking up for the 'underdog' she doesn't deserve to be bullied in the workplace, Anyway I apologised for snapping as I felt terrible. Reallly not me. I need to try and promote this not snapping at people at home too. I have found I have been a little moody lately and that hasnt made me any happier that I am realisingI am doing it and not changing it.
I am grateful that the training at work has finished for now at least. SO now I am sewing sequins madly and editing wedding photos as I also need to get that album finished so that I can get it to the newly weds and get paid woohoo.
Looking forward to a week off and spending time with my family and celebrating our anniversary sans kids :)
My hours at work wont be changing for the forseeable future. I have come to that conclusion for myself, Kathy had indicated that it still would be possible. But it would make things hard, So given that I was contemplating how much less I would get paid and also how much responsibility that I would have to give up by finishing an hour earlier. I am in a good routine in the mornings now so it will all fall in. I just need to get into a routine in the evenings now too.
Weight plaques me majorly and I am still putting on rather than losing the weight. I have no will power and it is not doing me any favours in the mental or physical sense. I am at the point where it hurts to look in the mirror at the largely overweight person. Try and try again,
away I go again ... back when I get back :)
The kids are growing like mushrooms still. Brad is getting taller by the day. He is going to fill the prediction of being taller than me by the time he is 10 I am sure of it. Sian's front tooth is finally coming through after almost 12 months. yay!!
The kids are coming up to their dance concert. It will be upon us before I know it. It is building to be another awesome show. So much sewing this year though. sequins and more sequins. It is never ending.
I am still loving my job. I don't dread going to work every day. I get along with all my work mates which is also nice. Although some of them are a little harder to get along with tha\n others as is always the case in life. I found myself being a little out on a limb this morning and snapping at one of the girls which is not like me at all. I guess it narked me a little that there is a couple of the girls that seem to always be down on one of the other girls and I had enough and told them to leave her alone and she is better than they make her out to be. I think that 1 of the girls thinks that she is better than the other. I think their trainer has it in for one of them too and makes the favourite believe that she is alot better than the other. I don't have anything against either of them. But I seem to find myself sticking up for the 'underdog' she doesn't deserve to be bullied in the workplace, Anyway I apologised for snapping as I felt terrible. Reallly not me. I need to try and promote this not snapping at people at home too. I have found I have been a little moody lately and that hasnt made me any happier that I am realisingI am doing it and not changing it.
I am grateful that the training at work has finished for now at least. SO now I am sewing sequins madly and editing wedding photos as I also need to get that album finished so that I can get it to the newly weds and get paid woohoo.
Looking forward to a week off and spending time with my family and celebrating our anniversary sans kids :)
My hours at work wont be changing for the forseeable future. I have come to that conclusion for myself, Kathy had indicated that it still would be possible. But it would make things hard, So given that I was contemplating how much less I would get paid and also how much responsibility that I would have to give up by finishing an hour earlier. I am in a good routine in the mornings now so it will all fall in. I just need to get into a routine in the evenings now too.
Weight plaques me majorly and I am still putting on rather than losing the weight. I have no will power and it is not doing me any favours in the mental or physical sense. I am at the point where it hurts to look in the mirror at the largely overweight person. Try and try again,
away I go again ... back when I get back :)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
29th September 2011
School Holidays are here again. I am so glad I have more time off this time, I really feel like I need the breask, although the kids may just drive me insane. I am 3 hours in and already telling them to stop arguing. Sigh. Time to think of a distraction for them I think.
Exciting news to share. I am an Auntie again yay!! Lachlan James was born on 18th September another gorgeous little man for my Brother and Sister in law. Can't wait to meet him and have cuddles although I am going to have to wait until November as Gareth doesn't have any time off this holidays.
I am starting to get a little nervous about the upcoming wedding I have the pleasure of photographing.
I am sure it will be fine. I am the same each time.
Kerryn & have done a couple of felting classes on the weekends at a community house with a teacher from the kids school. She is an awesome teacher and inspriring person. We made Nuno Silk Scarves the first session and dry felted teddy bears the second class. So much fun. I definately enjoyed the dry felting more. She also made us morning tea. A 5 cup cake. So easy to make and so delicious.
1 cup of SR flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of coconut
1 cup of tea
1 cup of fruit
Even Brad loves it and he doesn't like cake :)
Sickness has been rife in this house for the last month. Vomiting, colds, flus, sprained ankles, head bumps. It's been a bad run, I am hoping that is the last of it now for awhile. I think we have had our share. ;)
Work is going great. It's really nice to go to work and not want to quit. Not waking in the mornings and not wanting to go to work every day. Great boss and work mates helps for sure (well most of them anyways)
Positivity and positive quotes, meditation and NLP are playing a part in my life at the moment. Helping me to try and relax more stress less and learn the triggers.
Well thats it from me for now.
xx
Exciting news to share. I am an Auntie again yay!! Lachlan James was born on 18th September another gorgeous little man for my Brother and Sister in law. Can't wait to meet him and have cuddles although I am going to have to wait until November as Gareth doesn't have any time off this holidays.
I am starting to get a little nervous about the upcoming wedding I have the pleasure of photographing.
I am sure it will be fine. I am the same each time.
Kerryn & have done a couple of felting classes on the weekends at a community house with a teacher from the kids school. She is an awesome teacher and inspriring person. We made Nuno Silk Scarves the first session and dry felted teddy bears the second class. So much fun. I definately enjoyed the dry felting more. She also made us morning tea. A 5 cup cake. So easy to make and so delicious.
1 cup of SR flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of coconut
1 cup of tea
1 cup of fruit
Even Brad loves it and he doesn't like cake :)
Sickness has been rife in this house for the last month. Vomiting, colds, flus, sprained ankles, head bumps. It's been a bad run, I am hoping that is the last of it now for awhile. I think we have had our share. ;)
Work is going great. It's really nice to go to work and not want to quit. Not waking in the mornings and not wanting to go to work every day. Great boss and work mates helps for sure (well most of them anyways)
Positivity and positive quotes, meditation and NLP are playing a part in my life at the moment. Helping me to try and relax more stress less and learn the triggers.
Well thats it from me for now.
xx
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
What a Bright Bright Sunshiny Day
Beautiful winters day out there today :) I am loving this nice weather. I love the sunshine without the wicked heat that goes with it. :)
Well Whisper and Tubby have made friends and get along ok now. Yay!!
My Baby girl turned 7 this week. Wow time flies. :D I must say I am not overly liking this new 7 year old attitude though. :P
I have let myself slip again and am really disappointed with my weight gain and feel like a huge lump :( Physically I feel uncomfortable. Not a good feeling. I it is time to get serious and stop this food addiction I have!!
Exercise has slipped again too. This week I am going to make the effort to change that again too. With any luck my hours will change come September 1 and that will help too.
Went out with my camera yesterday and played around with some of the settings. I was surprised at the difference some of them made.
I am looking forward to the upcoming changes at work. After nearly 12 months I am still enjoying what I do. I just need to get my home balance sorted. Time management needs to be put into action.
Hmmm now that I am almost over my month long cold I might actually be able to get back into some sort of order. :D
I want to try out this diet that my doctor recommended too. Called the Dukan Diet. One of the school mums has started and is getting good results too.
Well Whisper and Tubby have made friends and get along ok now. Yay!!
My Baby girl turned 7 this week. Wow time flies. :D I must say I am not overly liking this new 7 year old attitude though. :P
I have let myself slip again and am really disappointed with my weight gain and feel like a huge lump :( Physically I feel uncomfortable. Not a good feeling. I it is time to get serious and stop this food addiction I have!!
Exercise has slipped again too. This week I am going to make the effort to change that again too. With any luck my hours will change come September 1 and that will help too.
Went out with my camera yesterday and played around with some of the settings. I was surprised at the difference some of them made.
I am looking forward to the upcoming changes at work. After nearly 12 months I am still enjoying what I do. I just need to get my home balance sorted. Time management needs to be put into action.
Hmmm now that I am almost over my month long cold I might actually be able to get back into some sort of order. :D
I want to try out this diet that my doctor recommended too. Called the Dukan Diet. One of the school mums has started and is getting good results too.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Welcome Whisper
This is the newest member of the household. A little grey whisper :) She is 3 years old and is still negotiating the friendship with her adopted brother Tubby. I think they will get along fine eventually.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Changes
Time for a change :)
Things have been changing alot lately.
We said goodbye to a precious friend and family member - Smokey, much loved and will always be remembered. Came to us at 8 months old and left us at 2 1/2 in tragic circumstances.
My attitude to life and people around me has changed too. I don't see much of anyone, but value the times I do see them. My family is my life and I value them more than anything. :)
Work is going well. The responsibilities are being shared more around the office and it's good to know that they have the trust to be able to do that. There is alot of negativity and bad feelings about though. It makes it really hard some days. But I soldier on and try to not be involved or let it get to me.
Things are still going well with the naturopath. I am trying my hardest to stick to the cleansing and detox that she wants me to do. All very natural without potions. Some days it's easier than others :)
Looking forward to my Mum and Dad coming to visit during the school holidays :) Will be a great time.
That all from me now as I hear my bed calling me :)
xx
Things have been changing alot lately.
We said goodbye to a precious friend and family member - Smokey, much loved and will always be remembered. Came to us at 8 months old and left us at 2 1/2 in tragic circumstances.
Work is going well. The responsibilities are being shared more around the office and it's good to know that they have the trust to be able to do that. There is alot of negativity and bad feelings about though. It makes it really hard some days. But I soldier on and try to not be involved or let it get to me.
Things are still going well with the naturopath. I am trying my hardest to stick to the cleansing and detox that she wants me to do. All very natural without potions. Some days it's easier than others :)
Looking forward to my Mum and Dad coming to visit during the school holidays :) Will be a great time.
That all from me now as I hear my bed calling me :)
xx
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Is this year flying???
I really can't believe we are nearly half way through the year already!!
Ok so the last post was a bit of a downer.... this one is full of positives and good feelings. It is so nice to feel like I am living again. :) crawling out of that hole... mind you there is still along way to go but I know I will keep have setbacks as long as I don't let them keep me back and after each one I move forward a little further than the last time. The naturopath put me on zinc, a supplement called muscle ease (vit b + magnesium and some other stuff.) also a strong multivitamin. This first rescue mission (as I will call it) was to boost my energy so that I have more steam to get me through every day. Well let me tell you that has been working. :) I have being doing a great amount of exercise :) ... shame that I can't control what I put in my mouth a little more though. I will work on that and I know in time I will get there too.
We went to the zoo on the Queen's birthday Public Holiday. A lovely day in the beautiful sunshine. We saw the seal show, the tortoise show and the tigers also. It was amazing watching the seal do his tricks. Clever boy he was. Even putting rubbish in the bin. :) The tigers are magnificent creatures. Watching them in their environment and how they react when the think there has been enemies on their territory is fascinating. I could have watched them all day very easily. The lions also put on a display for us. All of their own accord mind you. They are really royal creatures. The Tortoise was huge, but a little on the boring side. Too placid for me lol.
The kids have reached a point where Brad is finding his little sister rather annoying most of the time and lashing out at her. I am trying to teach him how to deal with it in a nicer way than swearing and hitting. hmmm Tough being the eldest. But she likes to antagonise him too, knowing he will get in trouble. She is gorgeous and thinks she will get away with things. I think she is going to learn the tough way. Hard being the youngest too I guess... We all have our own opinion depending whether we are the oldest youngest or middle child. Interesting dynamics here, Gareth is the youngest and I am the oldest in our families. Brad is so much like Gareth and Sian is so much like me in looks. But in attitude I think it's a little the other way around.
Brad goes on camp next term. For the first time he will be away from us for 2 nights. I am sure he will be fine. Not sure about me though :P
We all still have this naggy cold that just won't go away. more so just a cough now. But it's hanging on and on and on ... grrr.
I have been reading the Millennium series and am half way through the final book. I loved the first 2. Although the second was definitely my favourite. The first one too awhile for me to get into. The second was great right through. The 3rd I am struggling a little with at the moment, but I know it's going to get better. Persevere. I want to finish this because then I can read Eat Pray Love. I have heard this is a great book too.
Well that is me for now. Back to the Naturopath on the weekend. So I will see where I am going next on this healing journey. :)
Ok so the last post was a bit of a downer.... this one is full of positives and good feelings. It is so nice to feel like I am living again. :) crawling out of that hole... mind you there is still along way to go but I know I will keep have setbacks as long as I don't let them keep me back and after each one I move forward a little further than the last time. The naturopath put me on zinc, a supplement called muscle ease (vit b + magnesium and some other stuff.) also a strong multivitamin. This first rescue mission (as I will call it) was to boost my energy so that I have more steam to get me through every day. Well let me tell you that has been working. :) I have being doing a great amount of exercise :) ... shame that I can't control what I put in my mouth a little more though. I will work on that and I know in time I will get there too.
We went to the zoo on the Queen's birthday Public Holiday. A lovely day in the beautiful sunshine. We saw the seal show, the tortoise show and the tigers also. It was amazing watching the seal do his tricks. Clever boy he was. Even putting rubbish in the bin. :) The tigers are magnificent creatures. Watching them in their environment and how they react when the think there has been enemies on their territory is fascinating. I could have watched them all day very easily. The lions also put on a display for us. All of their own accord mind you. They are really royal creatures. The Tortoise was huge, but a little on the boring side. Too placid for me lol.
The kids have reached a point where Brad is finding his little sister rather annoying most of the time and lashing out at her. I am trying to teach him how to deal with it in a nicer way than swearing and hitting. hmmm Tough being the eldest. But she likes to antagonise him too, knowing he will get in trouble. She is gorgeous and thinks she will get away with things. I think she is going to learn the tough way. Hard being the youngest too I guess... We all have our own opinion depending whether we are the oldest youngest or middle child. Interesting dynamics here, Gareth is the youngest and I am the oldest in our families. Brad is so much like Gareth and Sian is so much like me in looks. But in attitude I think it's a little the other way around.
Brad goes on camp next term. For the first time he will be away from us for 2 nights. I am sure he will be fine. Not sure about me though :P
We all still have this naggy cold that just won't go away. more so just a cough now. But it's hanging on and on and on ... grrr.
I have been reading the Millennium series and am half way through the final book. I loved the first 2. Although the second was definitely my favourite. The first one too awhile for me to get into. The second was great right through. The 3rd I am struggling a little with at the moment, but I know it's going to get better. Persevere. I want to finish this because then I can read Eat Pray Love. I have heard this is a great book too.
Well that is me for now. Back to the Naturopath on the weekend. So I will see where I am going next on this healing journey. :)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
After that last post, things only went down hill instead of up. But I think hitting rock bottom, in a way I never have before scared me. Really scared me. I am so thankful I have a great group of friends and an awesome family. After an air clearing email or 2 it made me realise that, people who I thought I was close I am not, Sometimes it is interesting to see people in a way you haven't before. It's made me a little more wary to rely on others; I know who I can rely on as they have been there for a long time and always will be. :)
In saying that though I am responsible for my own wellbeing and it made me realise that I have to be the one who makes the change and wants to make the change. So baby steps. I didn't want to go for the quick option of stronger meds. So I am starting off with going to a naturopath. More expensive but definitely the healthier option. From there I am going to consider maybe hypnotherapy or counselling to see if we can get to the root of the problem. I am really going to have to work on it and it is going to be a hard road this I know for certain.
My gorgeous family spoiled me rotten for my birthday and my friends did too. The Mullum Mum's group of friends got together and bought me a Happy Birthday Rose called Samantha. :D Blessed to have these angels in my life. xx
Today is my gorgeous boy's 9th birthday. Where Oh Where has that time gone. He is so smoochy these days, but it's really nice. :D We are off to Rollerskating with him and some mates this afternoon, I gave the beyblade party a miss, I did attempt a cake though, not that it really looks like it should, he loves it so that is the main thing.
Hopefully the next post will be full of nothing but positives.
xx
In saying that though I am responsible for my own wellbeing and it made me realise that I have to be the one who makes the change and wants to make the change. So baby steps. I didn't want to go for the quick option of stronger meds. So I am starting off with going to a naturopath. More expensive but definitely the healthier option. From there I am going to consider maybe hypnotherapy or counselling to see if we can get to the root of the problem. I am really going to have to work on it and it is going to be a hard road this I know for certain.
My gorgeous family spoiled me rotten for my birthday and my friends did too. The Mullum Mum's group of friends got together and bought me a Happy Birthday Rose called Samantha. :D Blessed to have these angels in my life. xx
Today is my gorgeous boy's 9th birthday. Where Oh Where has that time gone. He is so smoochy these days, but it's really nice. :D We are off to Rollerskating with him and some mates this afternoon, I gave the beyblade party a miss, I did attempt a cake though, not that it really looks like it should, he loves it so that is the main thing.
Hopefully the next post will be full of nothing but positives.
xx
Sunday, May 01, 2011
hmmm
There is alot of truth in that song ...
Life is a roller coaster .... I am on a huge roller coaster ride at the moment and I just want to get off. Please :)
with sickness and tiredness and huge emotional black holes... but then there are the ups too and they are awesome while they last.
Working full time is great on the hip pocket but not so good on the emotional state. It's really hard as all my close friends see each other on pretty much a daily basis. I guess I really don't feel like I fit so well anymore. They don't make me feel that way at all when they have get togethers outside work hours. I guess it is envy and a touch of that wasted emotion jealousy on my behalf. I need to move on from that emotion and just start having fun and living my life instead of just existing ... which is how I feel at the moment.
I have decided that I want to learn to ride a horse. I had ridden a few times on a friends horse when I was younger. But I think i would love to learn properly so I can enjoy the freedom of being out in the air without mechanical/technical things around me.
I am thinking about other goals I want to achieve too... I guess a little like a bucket list.
I have fnished my assignment at work in time for the next lesson this week :) I have also finished editing photos yay!! 2 more things I can cross of my have to do list :)
Can't believe it's may now and I have a 9 year old party to plan.... beyblade party ... any suggestions?
Life is a roller coaster .... I am on a huge roller coaster ride at the moment and I just want to get off. Please :)
with sickness and tiredness and huge emotional black holes... but then there are the ups too and they are awesome while they last.
Working full time is great on the hip pocket but not so good on the emotional state. It's really hard as all my close friends see each other on pretty much a daily basis. I guess I really don't feel like I fit so well anymore. They don't make me feel that way at all when they have get togethers outside work hours. I guess it is envy and a touch of that wasted emotion jealousy on my behalf. I need to move on from that emotion and just start having fun and living my life instead of just existing ... which is how I feel at the moment.
I have decided that I want to learn to ride a horse. I had ridden a few times on a friends horse when I was younger. But I think i would love to learn properly so I can enjoy the freedom of being out in the air without mechanical/technical things around me.
I am thinking about other goals I want to achieve too... I guess a little like a bucket list.
I have fnished my assignment at work in time for the next lesson this week :) I have also finished editing photos yay!! 2 more things I can cross of my have to do list :)
Can't believe it's may now and I have a 9 year old party to plan.... beyblade party ... any suggestions?
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wow how fast is this year flying !!
Have been really unwell the last couple of weeks :( Looks like I am on the mend now after lots of rest and some anitbiotics :) yay.
The last 24 hours have been awesome and they say laughter is the best medicine. Well they are not wrong. I was feeling a bit blah after work last night but a night with the girls and lots of laughing certainly brightened me up and by the end of the night I was feeling alot better. Then today a road trip with 2 of my best friends was just what the doctor ordered. It was fantastic. Off to Olinda and some time just walking around and browsing. Something I don't get to do with my family as they get too bored.
I got myself a really nice rose quartz to put by my bed and a necklace that is a little different. I have decided that it is time I realised my memories are not in a piece of jewellery but in my heart and I don't need to wear it to be close I just need to feel. :D
2 days in work next week and then off for a week yay :)
Have been really unwell the last couple of weeks :( Looks like I am on the mend now after lots of rest and some anitbiotics :) yay.
The last 24 hours have been awesome and they say laughter is the best medicine. Well they are not wrong. I was feeling a bit blah after work last night but a night with the girls and lots of laughing certainly brightened me up and by the end of the night I was feeling alot better. Then today a road trip with 2 of my best friends was just what the doctor ordered. It was fantastic. Off to Olinda and some time just walking around and browsing. Something I don't get to do with my family as they get too bored.
I got myself a really nice rose quartz to put by my bed and a necklace that is a little different. I have decided that it is time I realised my memories are not in a piece of jewellery but in my heart and I don't need to wear it to be close I just need to feel. :D
2 days in work next week and then off for a week yay :)
Friday, April 08, 2011
Well the wedding came and went and now the editing begins... It was really fun. Apart from the bride being 45 mins late.... I believe they had trouble getting her dress laced up at the back. They were all stunning though. I must say I got alot of shots I am happy with, but then the reception shots so far I am not happy with at all :( I really hate flash photography. Something I really need to work on improving.
My study is going well. Another high distinction for the next subject :) Study now has started at work too. That one isn't as intense though so thats a good thing.
I am getting over a horrid head cold :( But life has had it's roller coaster ride again. But thanks to good friends and loving family I get through every time :D I just need to learn BALANCE.
I need to get back into the exercise routine again and good eating habits which always helps.
School holidays are upon us again and I think we are all ready for a break.
Gareth is finding certain people at work really hard to deal with, especially as it puts more on his shoulders because they don't like to pull their weight.
We have decided that now is not the right time for us to buy a house. We are comfortable where we are with our finances at the moment and don't want to be in a position that we can't afford any luxuries.
Thats about all the updates I have ... till next time xx
My study is going well. Another high distinction for the next subject :) Study now has started at work too. That one isn't as intense though so thats a good thing.
I am getting over a horrid head cold :( But life has had it's roller coaster ride again. But thanks to good friends and loving family I get through every time :D I just need to learn BALANCE.
I need to get back into the exercise routine again and good eating habits which always helps.
School holidays are upon us again and I think we are all ready for a break.
Gareth is finding certain people at work really hard to deal with, especially as it puts more on his shoulders because they don't like to pull their weight.
We have decided that now is not the right time for us to buy a house. We are comfortable where we are with our finances at the moment and don't want to be in a position that we can't afford any luxuries.
Thats about all the updates I have ... till next time xx
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
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Monday, March 14, 2011
Been a great long weekend over here :)
Finally kicked my migraine on Saturday and then I got a little more motivated to actually do stuff. :)
Off to the gym this morning where I burnt off nearly 500 cals :) after that we headed up to Olinda to the Rhododendron Gardens where I am taking wedding photos in a couple weeks time, you can see the photos HERE
Was a fantastic day with the family :D
Back to work tomorrow but only a short week to be had and then I am off on Scrappy Hollow's retreat with the girls this weekend... I haven't scrapped in AGES hope I remember how LOL
Finally kicked my migraine on Saturday and then I got a little more motivated to actually do stuff. :)
Off to the gym this morning where I burnt off nearly 500 cals :) after that we headed up to Olinda to the Rhododendron Gardens where I am taking wedding photos in a couple weeks time, you can see the photos HERE
Was a fantastic day with the family :D
Back to work tomorrow but only a short week to be had and then I am off on Scrappy Hollow's retreat with the girls this weekend... I haven't scrapped in AGES hope I remember how LOL
Sunday, March 06, 2011
update time
up down and up again... seems to be my life at the moment. Feel really good and then by the end of the week I am blah and down agin. I know it is just tiredness and I think that I need to manage my time better. I keep talking about setting up a routine/ schedule for myself and atill haven't done it yet... it is going to be my goal in the next week or two. I need to work in there time for myself to do the mindless can't be bothered ... me time things too.
We headed off to the Healesville Sanctuary today. It was a fantastic day for it. The weather was beautiful and it was nice to relax amongst nature. I got some awesome photos and I must say it was really good to have the camera in my hand again. I was asked to do another wedding, originally I thought yeah why not. But in the end I decided after taking to the guy I work with I decided against it. (It's his wedding) I think I could do what they are after. But weddings scare me because there is only one shot at it and if they don't turn out perfect then I won't be happy with them regardless of wether they are happy or not. I really want to get some of my nature shots blown up and framed to put on my wall here at home.
Work is all going well... my probation period is over. I haven't had my formal review yet but I was told I am good to stay if I want to! LOL like I would want to leave a job I am mostly happy doing. I think the only thing I would change is to drop an hour or 2. Full time is wearing me out.
I have done some research on my crystals and oils and I am thinking that with some lifestyle changes and help from my spiritual guides I will get there. I just need to keep my head in the game.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Well no update for a couple weeks. I have continued to have little weight losses and have now lost 3.7kg all up. I have had a week off the point counting this week, so I expect that I may have gained. I haven't been really bad, just not counted anything. But I needed to give myself a break. Back into it tomorrow though.
I am having a bit of a struggle at the moment trying to balance life/work. Feeling very drained, I am trying to get my crystals and oils into line and see if they help. I think I really need to find that balance and work it into a routine, need to allow social in there too somewhere. :) I will find the balance in that I have confidence. I am just not sure how yet.
Today we took off to the zoo for Gareth's work 'Christmas Party' that was cancelled due to rain last year. It was a lovely day, we didn't stay at the party for long, we really just wanted to spend time walking around seeing the animals and spending time as a family. That was successful, although by then end of the day the kids were starting to get ratty and I was a little frazzled due to a combination of sibling disputes and being on my feet for a few hours without a break. I know it won't be long before we go back though. We all had a ball and love spending time watching the animals and enjoying nature. I got some awesome shots and some not so awesome shots too.. .those fences are a pain!!
A huge congrats to my Brother and Sister in law. Another bubba on the way. I am not totally surprised, even though it wasn't planned. I am hoping that they are having a baby girl this time around, they have 2 boys and I know they both would love a daughter :) My youngest brother had 2 girls and then a boy, so it may work the other way for my middle brother. As long as bub is healthy that is the most important thing.
photos from today
I am having a bit of a struggle at the moment trying to balance life/work. Feeling very drained, I am trying to get my crystals and oils into line and see if they help. I think I really need to find that balance and work it into a routine, need to allow social in there too somewhere. :) I will find the balance in that I have confidence. I am just not sure how yet.
Today we took off to the zoo for Gareth's work 'Christmas Party' that was cancelled due to rain last year. It was a lovely day, we didn't stay at the party for long, we really just wanted to spend time walking around seeing the animals and spending time as a family. That was successful, although by then end of the day the kids were starting to get ratty and I was a little frazzled due to a combination of sibling disputes and being on my feet for a few hours without a break. I know it won't be long before we go back though. We all had a ball and love spending time watching the animals and enjoying nature. I got some awesome shots and some not so awesome shots too.. .those fences are a pain!!
A huge congrats to my Brother and Sister in law. Another bubba on the way. I am not totally surprised, even though it wasn't planned. I am hoping that they are having a baby girl this time around, they have 2 boys and I know they both would love a daughter :) My youngest brother had 2 girls and then a boy, so it may work the other way for my middle brother. As long as bub is healthy that is the most important thing.
photos from today
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Weight in this week wasn't as good this week... I put on 400gms. But if I look at the overall picture it is still 3.1kg in 3 weeks. So still going well. Have been a little more focused this week and hopefully I will have another loss. In saying that though, I had done 1 very hard personal training session and 3 45+ minutes on the cardio equipment at the gym, so maybe that could have something to do with it too?
Not looking forward to the heat that is heading our way tomorrow. a nice top of 40 is way too much for me I am afraid and I will be doing as little as possible sitting in front of the portable aircon. But I started a jigsaw today and I am thoroughly enjoying the quietness and slow pace of it. I think I really need that at the moment. Another important change to myself this year is going to be listening to my body before I hit the wall..... really didn't enjoy the total exhaustion feeling that it brought with it. I physically and mentally felt like I couldn't continue to function. Bed early and a good sleep helped and was the first stage. Late night again last night, but this morning instead of getting out of bed at my normal 'I am awake' time, I just laid about and then finished reading my book, crawling out of bed at 9am. That is a major lie in for me as I am normally out of bed before 730 latest. But it sure helped. I feel so much more like myself. :)
Talking about my book. I was reading 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Great book, took me awhile to get into it, but I am glad I perservered, because it got so much better and I am really looking forward to the 2nd one now.
Lazing about in bed this morning, my gorgeous kid bless their souls. Made breakfast in bed for Gareth and I... in they come with the stable tables and cereal for me and toast for Gareth and a note each to say Hi, I made you breakfast. They are the sweetest kids. My heart bursts with love when I think how lucky we are to have them and yes they frustrate me (as I am sure I do the same to them) and yes they are far from angels all the time. But I am truly blessed to have such thoughtful and gorgeous kids! :)
Finished my unit of study and got a HD yay :) happy that it all worked this time around.
Went to see the sand sculptures in Frankston ... creepy crawlies... they are awesome and a great day for he family. right near the beach, so down there for a swim/play and it works out awesome fun all around.
Til next time xxx
Not looking forward to the heat that is heading our way tomorrow. a nice top of 40 is way too much for me I am afraid and I will be doing as little as possible sitting in front of the portable aircon. But I started a jigsaw today and I am thoroughly enjoying the quietness and slow pace of it. I think I really need that at the moment. Another important change to myself this year is going to be listening to my body before I hit the wall..... really didn't enjoy the total exhaustion feeling that it brought with it. I physically and mentally felt like I couldn't continue to function. Bed early and a good sleep helped and was the first stage. Late night again last night, but this morning instead of getting out of bed at my normal 'I am awake' time, I just laid about and then finished reading my book, crawling out of bed at 9am. That is a major lie in for me as I am normally out of bed before 730 latest. But it sure helped. I feel so much more like myself. :)
Talking about my book. I was reading 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Great book, took me awhile to get into it, but I am glad I perservered, because it got so much better and I am really looking forward to the 2nd one now.
Lazing about in bed this morning, my gorgeous kid bless their souls. Made breakfast in bed for Gareth and I... in they come with the stable tables and cereal for me and toast for Gareth and a note each to say Hi, I made you breakfast. They are the sweetest kids. My heart bursts with love when I think how lucky we are to have them and yes they frustrate me (as I am sure I do the same to them) and yes they are far from angels all the time. But I am truly blessed to have such thoughtful and gorgeous kids! :)
Finished my unit of study and got a HD yay :) happy that it all worked this time around.
Went to see the sand sculptures in Frankston ... creepy crawlies... they are awesome and a great day for he family. right near the beach, so down there for a swim/play and it works out awesome fun all around.
Til next time xxx
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Smiles all around
Well 2 weeks into the Weight Loss goal and all is going well. I have now lost a total of 3.5kg. 2.3 in week 1 and 1.2 in week 2. Really feels good and it's not like I have been starving myself at all. Love that I can still eat whatever I want. But it's learning to be healthy and eat in moderation. A change of lifestyle rather than a diet. I have joined the gym this last week too, my feeling is that if I can lose the weight I have by changing my eating habits then I should really be able to kick butt if I am working out at the gym as well. I went for an hour on the cardio machines last night and burned off 350 cals. Very pleased with that. :) Gareth is doing really well too. He has lost 1.7kg in the last 2 weeks. But I can see that his loss is going to get better too now that he has his head in the game a little more. Proud of what he has lost already.
Settled into the house really well and feel like we have been here for ages. I am struggling to believe it has been 6 ish weeks already.
Work is going well. The honeymoon period is sure over though. Struggling with different personalities with a person or 2. But all in all I don't let it get to me. Unless I am having an emotional day. I need to set myself a goal. Get to bed by 10 most nights if not every night. It is really hard most of the time because I feel like I am not getting me time or down time. So I stay up later and it becomes a bit of a vicious circle. I am still in a postitive frame of mind and looking forward to an over all better and more positive year. My aim is to be as close to a size 10 as possible by the end of the year. My PT at the gym has made me set 5 goals to achieve in the next 4 weeks. I am looking forward to reaching them as well.
I am going to stop doing kaszazz I have not scrapped in ages and feel like it is costing me money to stock up on stuff that I am not doing anything with. I have full intention of getting back into it. But I can just buy stuff as I need it instead of having to fulfill the 350 commitment every quarter. I was looking forward to doing parties and making it work. But I have just too much on my plate so something had to go.
I have got 1 part of my 2 assignments completed and I was over the moon that I even got it to balance. I had tried it a few times and couldn't get it to work. But Saturday it all just fell into place... now to get part 2 out of the way and I will be done for a few weeks.yay!!
Lots of Love and prayers to all my friends in Queensland. I hope you are all safe3 and well and that no one lost anything. To all the people who did lose material and personal things, my heart goes out to you and if there is anyway I can help I would love to.
take care
xx
Settled into the house really well and feel like we have been here for ages. I am struggling to believe it has been 6 ish weeks already.
Work is going well. The honeymoon period is sure over though. Struggling with different personalities with a person or 2. But all in all I don't let it get to me. Unless I am having an emotional day. I need to set myself a goal. Get to bed by 10 most nights if not every night. It is really hard most of the time because I feel like I am not getting me time or down time. So I stay up later and it becomes a bit of a vicious circle. I am still in a postitive frame of mind and looking forward to an over all better and more positive year. My aim is to be as close to a size 10 as possible by the end of the year. My PT at the gym has made me set 5 goals to achieve in the next 4 weeks. I am looking forward to reaching them as well.
I am going to stop doing kaszazz I have not scrapped in ages and feel like it is costing me money to stock up on stuff that I am not doing anything with. I have full intention of getting back into it. But I can just buy stuff as I need it instead of having to fulfill the 350 commitment every quarter. I was looking forward to doing parties and making it work. But I have just too much on my plate so something had to go.
I have got 1 part of my 2 assignments completed and I was over the moon that I even got it to balance. I had tried it a few times and couldn't get it to work. But Saturday it all just fell into place... now to get part 2 out of the way and I will be done for a few weeks.yay!!
Lots of Love and prayers to all my friends in Queensland. I hope you are all safe3 and well and that no one lost anything. To all the people who did lose material and personal things, my heart goes out to you and if there is anyway I can help I would love to.
take care
xx
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Another one off the list
I handed over Mel and Matt's wedding album this morning and they seemed really happy with it. I am so pleased that they are happy with it :) another job off the list. Yay ... now to get this study out of the way. I need to make some serious time to get into the book and try and do my assignments so that I am not trying to cram it all into the last few days.
I am looking forward to Wednesday night to do my official weigh in for the week. I have been pretty good with sticking to my scheduled points. I must say I like being able to eat anything. It is teaching me that I need to eat healthy. I have had a couple of days that haven't been as good. But I am still within the daily and weekly point limit. I hopped on the scales last night out of curiousity. It was saying nice things so I hope that increases and stays on track in the next few days. I have got an awesome support network around me as well so that also helps. Gareth is doing well too. He is sticking to it with a few slips, but all in all I think he is within his point limit as well.
Work has been really quiet, we have all been walking around looking for things to do. It is going to be worse this week too if it doesn't pick up because everyone is back. 1 of the girls in the office has opted to take the week off to try and help. If I thought we could afford it I would have too. But nevermind that is life. Training with the Architectural guys this week in the hope to pick up some more info. But it's not just the new girls this is the whole office. It will be interesting to say the least.
Absolutely loving the new house still. Settling in nicely :) We got given a nice kitchen cupboard today and that solved our kitchen storage problems and I now have a nice clean kitchen along with the rest of the house. Just the scrap room and our room to go and we are all done now.
I actually got the urge to scrap last night but couldn't due to not being able to even see the desk top in the room... get the study out of the way and then I can go for it :) Hopefully by then I will have heaps of ideas to keep me busy for awhile.
xx
I am looking forward to Wednesday night to do my official weigh in for the week. I have been pretty good with sticking to my scheduled points. I must say I like being able to eat anything. It is teaching me that I need to eat healthy. I have had a couple of days that haven't been as good. But I am still within the daily and weekly point limit. I hopped on the scales last night out of curiousity. It was saying nice things so I hope that increases and stays on track in the next few days. I have got an awesome support network around me as well so that also helps. Gareth is doing well too. He is sticking to it with a few slips, but all in all I think he is within his point limit as well.
Work has been really quiet, we have all been walking around looking for things to do. It is going to be worse this week too if it doesn't pick up because everyone is back. 1 of the girls in the office has opted to take the week off to try and help. If I thought we could afford it I would have too. But nevermind that is life. Training with the Architectural guys this week in the hope to pick up some more info. But it's not just the new girls this is the whole office. It will be interesting to say the least.
Absolutely loving the new house still. Settling in nicely :) We got given a nice kitchen cupboard today and that solved our kitchen storage problems and I now have a nice clean kitchen along with the rest of the house. Just the scrap room and our room to go and we are all done now.
I actually got the urge to scrap last night but couldn't due to not being able to even see the desk top in the room... get the study out of the way and then I can go for it :) Hopefully by then I will have heaps of ideas to keep me busy for awhile.
xx
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Time to bite the bullet!
ok well it is time. I have signed up with weight watchers. I know so many people who have had so much success and I have decided it's our turn to try it. I am feeling positive about it. So anyways... signed up and then hopped on the scales to put in my starting weight and almost died. But that makes me even more determined to get rid off the excess.
I walked tonight with Michelle as well so another positive. Just need to keep it up. I have WW books sitting here that I purchased in the UK so it is going to be using them and I think the CSIRO books will also come in handy. So Wednesday weigh in's it is and my first short term goal is to get down to 80 by Valentine's day. That is a kilo a week. Wish me will power ... not luck because that won't do it. I have to have the stamina and will power to do it. I know I can and Gareth is doing it with me :D
I had the best massage last night from Cat Davidson she is on facebook and will have a website set up soon too. She is mobile massage and will cater to your time frames. Great price too.
I have so much to do and I am not getting it done. I am going to have to make myself a schedule I think so that I do it. Sooner rather than later would be the best idea.
Time for bed... another important thing I need to stop neglecting!!
Sam
xx
I walked tonight with Michelle as well so another positive. Just need to keep it up. I have WW books sitting here that I purchased in the UK so it is going to be using them and I think the CSIRO books will also come in handy. So Wednesday weigh in's it is and my first short term goal is to get down to 80 by Valentine's day. That is a kilo a week. Wish me will power ... not luck because that won't do it. I have to have the stamina and will power to do it. I know I can and Gareth is doing it with me :D
I had the best massage last night from Cat Davidson she is on facebook and will have a website set up soon too. She is mobile massage and will cater to your time frames. Great price too.
I have so much to do and I am not getting it done. I am going to have to make myself a schedule I think so that I do it. Sooner rather than later would be the best idea.
Time for bed... another important thing I need to stop neglecting!!
Sam
xx
Monday, January 03, 2011
Well that isn't the start I wanted!! We left Mum and Dad's and I was having sinus issues yet again, but it was no worse than I normally get. We swapped drivers at Bordertown and I drove to Horsham, still feeling fairly good at this point. From there it went down hill. :( I didn't stop to get that panadol from the servo that Gareth suggested and boy did I regret it the sinus headache got worse and then the nausea started. I can handle most illness, but nausea is one thing I don't cope with at all. A few stops, panadol, vicks inhaler and lemonade later and I was feeling a little better. Home to bed at around 2am and asleep fast in my own comfy bed. This morning there was no movement in the house until about 8am. I dragged myself out of bed around 830 and at this point was feeling ok. Not fantastic but ok. Then it hit and I was not coping again. Sick and feeling mega sorry for myself, my hubby bless his soul, drove me to the doctor and sat there with myself and kept the kids amused while we waited out the queue. No ear infection, but she believes it is the dreaded sinus infection back again. On antibiotics again. I wasn't sure how this was causing the nausea, but she thinks that was the issue there. I have also picked up some tissue salts that are supposed to help with sinusitis. Fingers crossed something works. I know after some antibiotics and the salts and a sleep this afternoon I am feeling slightly better. I am guessing something must be working. Off to bed soon for a reasonably early night before heading back to work tomorrow. I know it is going to be a quiet week or 2 but that could be a good thing and give me time to set up everything on my desk properly. Something I really haven't had time to do as it was too busy.
I am sure this little hiccup will not cause too many problems with my WORD for the year. :) Positive mind makes for a positive life.
xx
I am sure this little hiccup will not cause too many problems with my WORD for the year. :) Positive mind makes for a positive life.
xx
Sunday, January 02, 2011
LESS
That's my word for 2011.
Stress less
Have less health problems
Weigh less
Have less debts
Less negativity in my life.
Just a few of the things I want it to relate to.
New years eve was very quiet here in SA. Everyone being in bed before midnight. But I think we all needed the sleep. The kids even slept in until 8am. New years day saw us heading off to Port Wakefield to catch up with family for the annual reunion. It is really good to see so many people there and I think it is fantastic that almost 25 years after Grandma has passed that 10 of the 11 children were there this year. A few of my cousins there too, but not even half I guess. Still good to see the ones that were there. We worked out yesterday that there are 106 people in the family group. Not all at the reunion obviously. But from my aunts and uncles down to the newest 3rd cousin born last year. Pretty impressive I thought.
The kids enjoyed swimming in the salt water pool there. It is like a lake with the water being let in through the flood gates from the ocean. Brad's scrapes on his knee got a little stingy for a bit. But it didn't stop him from enjoying the pool. The wind was well enough for them to get the kite out and have a fly too.
Heading home this evening and once again not looking forward to the drive. But I will just amuse myself watching Big Bang theory again. I love that show! Back to work on Tuesday and then life will start to get back to a little bit of routine after the mayhem of the festive season.
Well I hear a coffee calling my name.
Love happiness and good times for everyone in 2011!
Stress less
Have less health problems
Weigh less
Have less debts
Less negativity in my life.
Just a few of the things I want it to relate to.
New years eve was very quiet here in SA. Everyone being in bed before midnight. But I think we all needed the sleep. The kids even slept in until 8am. New years day saw us heading off to Port Wakefield to catch up with family for the annual reunion. It is really good to see so many people there and I think it is fantastic that almost 25 years after Grandma has passed that 10 of the 11 children were there this year. A few of my cousins there too, but not even half I guess. Still good to see the ones that were there. We worked out yesterday that there are 106 people in the family group. Not all at the reunion obviously. But from my aunts and uncles down to the newest 3rd cousin born last year. Pretty impressive I thought.
The kids enjoyed swimming in the salt water pool there. It is like a lake with the water being let in through the flood gates from the ocean. Brad's scrapes on his knee got a little stingy for a bit. But it didn't stop him from enjoying the pool. The wind was well enough for them to get the kite out and have a fly too.
Heading home this evening and once again not looking forward to the drive. But I will just amuse myself watching Big Bang theory again. I love that show! Back to work on Tuesday and then life will start to get back to a little bit of routine after the mayhem of the festive season.
Well I hear a coffee calling my name.
Love happiness and good times for everyone in 2011!
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