Friday 30th September 2011
Well we finally did it!! We have moved out of what we like to call "our bad luck house" and are currently on an adventure until our new home is ready for us to move into.
It's funny how things fall into place when you are moving in the right direction. I wish I had've seen the signs when we moved into our bad luck place!! The universe put out so many obstacles that we had to fight and we still didn't get it - even when we couldn't settle on the right day!! Talk about ignoring the huge hit to the back of the head!!
Luckily for us, this time around everything has been pushing us to the direction of our new home. It has all gone so smoothly!! Even when we realised our settlement dates weren't going to match we were lucky enough to be offered the opportunity to housesit for friends, and even luckier they needed us to start at the same time as when we had to move!!
The kids are loving the house we are looking after at the moment and are spoiling the two puppies that live here. I think I'm going to have some troubles getting them to leave!! Lucky we have a nice new home to entice them with!
From now on, I will remember to read the signs and not let my own selfish wants go after something I am not supposed to have (no matter how bad I want it!!). I have definitely learnt my lesson!!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
A Moving Experience
Monday 19th September 2011
Today I have had a very productive day, packing and sorting all my junk and clothes ready to move. I am proud to say that my pile of shoes is one thing that is bigger than my ass! lol
You don't realise how much crap you accumulate until it is time to pack and move! I am a bit of a hoarder (especially of useless junk that reminds me of something funny that happened or someone special). My favourite would have to be all the notes and letters that were written by my kids. There are some definite winners which will be brought out at their 21st, that's for sure!!
My favourite (so far) would have to be the letter my youngest daughter wrote to the Prime Minister when she heard she had to stay in her booster seat for longer than her sister. I think we have an activist in the making!!
here is the translation:
This is Hayley's letter to K Rudd - Translation - To Kevin, I think you suck because my sister Jessica was out of her booster when she was 6. From Hayley Thomson I am 6.
It is funny how you forget about things. I have had an extra long walk down memory lane today! Time is definitely going waaaay too fast and my babies are growing up way too fast!
It has been a cleansing day for the house and my mind and I have thrown away a lot of my junk to make way for more special note, pictures and memories that I am looking forward to getting from my girls!
Although I absolutely loathe the whole packing and moving business I must admit I love the cleansing of the old and starting with the new! I know I said it when we moved in here but after this move I mean it - this is the last time!! I am never moving again and want to be buried in the backyard!! However I will remember to have a healthy house cleanse and throw out more often!!
Today I have had a very productive day, packing and sorting all my junk and clothes ready to move. I am proud to say that my pile of shoes is one thing that is bigger than my ass! lol
You don't realise how much crap you accumulate until it is time to pack and move! I am a bit of a hoarder (especially of useless junk that reminds me of something funny that happened or someone special). My favourite would have to be all the notes and letters that were written by my kids. There are some definite winners which will be brought out at their 21st, that's for sure!!
My favourite (so far) would have to be the letter my youngest daughter wrote to the Prime Minister when she heard she had to stay in her booster seat for longer than her sister. I think we have an activist in the making!!
This is Hayley's letter to K Rudd - Translation - To Kevin, I think you suck because my sister Jessica was out of her booster when she was 6. From Hayley Thomson I am 6.
It is funny how you forget about things. I have had an extra long walk down memory lane today! Time is definitely going waaaay too fast and my babies are growing up way too fast!
It has been a cleansing day for the house and my mind and I have thrown away a lot of my junk to make way for more special note, pictures and memories that I am looking forward to getting from my girls!
Although I absolutely loathe the whole packing and moving business I must admit I love the cleansing of the old and starting with the new! I know I said it when we moved in here but after this move I mean it - this is the last time!! I am never moving again and want to be buried in the backyard!! However I will remember to have a healthy house cleanse and throw out more often!!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Summer Lovin
Thursday 15th September 2011
I just absolutely love this time of year! It's just started to get warmer and the days are just gorgeous! The other great thing is that my absolutely all time most favourite fruit is back and I had my first one for the season. I just love a good mango! To me it is the ultimate taste of summer!!
I believe that my moods are definitely affected by the weather and, although I am usually a happy person, I always seems to be a lot brighter when the sun is shining!
Today my hubby had the car so I have been walking everywhere. It was a warm sunny day and I could feel it all the way down to my bones! It felt like a huge hug from mother nature and it was the best feeling! I hope there are many more days like this on the way!
I just absolutely love this time of year! It's just started to get warmer and the days are just gorgeous! The other great thing is that my absolutely all time most favourite fruit is back and I had my first one for the season. I just love a good mango! To me it is the ultimate taste of summer!!
I believe that my moods are definitely affected by the weather and, although I am usually a happy person, I always seems to be a lot brighter when the sun is shining!
Today my hubby had the car so I have been walking everywhere. It was a warm sunny day and I could feel it all the way down to my bones! It felt like a huge hug from mother nature and it was the best feeling! I hope there are many more days like this on the way!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The Phenomenal Power of Laughter
Wednesday 14th September 2011
It seems like all I have done over the past week or so is laugh, and I have to say it has been the absolutely best week!!
There's nothing better than having a good belly laugh with the people you love. I have heard about laughter therapy courses and stuff like that before and I think there's something in it. How many times have you had one of those days when nothing goes right and you just feel like crap then something happens or a friend says something and you end up laughing so hard that your tummy hurts and you have tears running down your face. Usually after that moment, the sunshine finally comes out and all the crap that was happening before disappears or doesn't seem to be as horrible as it was before.
Seriously who could ask for more than that! And the best part is........... it's free!!!
It seems like all I have done over the past week or so is laugh, and I have to say it has been the absolutely best week!!
There's nothing better than having a good belly laugh with the people you love. I have heard about laughter therapy courses and stuff like that before and I think there's something in it. How many times have you had one of those days when nothing goes right and you just feel like crap then something happens or a friend says something and you end up laughing so hard that your tummy hurts and you have tears running down your face. Usually after that moment, the sunshine finally comes out and all the crap that was happening before disappears or doesn't seem to be as horrible as it was before.
Seriously who could ask for more than that! And the best part is........... it's free!!!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time
Saturday 10th September 2011
I have just been going through my holiday snaps and it made me think about just how much time can change your life. It seemed like forever that we were looking forward to going on this trip and when it arrived it seemed like time flew past!!! Now it's only a week since we returned and it feels like it was a lifetime ago that we went away!
It always seems to be the same with everything. How many times do you wish you could turn back time to change something horrible or wish you could have a time all over again.
I sometimes wish I was born with a remote! How awesome would it be to press rewind to get a cuddle from that special someone or to relive a moment. Also it would be great to fast forward through the no so good times and pause at those moments that change your life!
At the end of the day I think it's best to squeeze the juice out of each moment in your life so you don't feel like you've wasted any of the time you have because you don't know how long you've got it for.
I have just been going through my holiday snaps and it made me think about just how much time can change your life. It seemed like forever that we were looking forward to going on this trip and when it arrived it seemed like time flew past!!! Now it's only a week since we returned and it feels like it was a lifetime ago that we went away!
It always seems to be the same with everything. How many times do you wish you could turn back time to change something horrible or wish you could have a time all over again.
I sometimes wish I was born with a remote! How awesome would it be to press rewind to get a cuddle from that special someone or to relive a moment. Also it would be great to fast forward through the no so good times and pause at those moments that change your life!
At the end of the day I think it's best to squeeze the juice out of each moment in your life so you don't feel like you've wasted any of the time you have because you don't know how long you've got it for.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Living Life
Monday 5th September 2011
It has been a long time since my last blog but I have had so much happening over the last month that I have had enough energy to live life but not write about it!
I feel like a new person. Things have finally settled down and have started to go in the right direction. It is nice when things go to plan instead of fighting for it to go the way you want, it makes me feel that we are on the right track for once. And the added bonus is that now that I have stopped stressing and everything is settled down, I have lost weight without even trying!! Not much but it's better than nothing!!
I have been fortunate enough to have spent the last couple of weeks abroad enjoying time with my family. Not only was it an awesome cultural experience it was also a time of rejuvination for us all and it gave us a chance to see just how lucky we really are. I am so grateful to be able to experience that with the people I love most in the world and it has changed my whole perspective and attitude towards everything. I cannot express in words the peace I feel at this moment in time but I wish you could all feel it with me.
I will leave this blog with my short and sweet post and wish you all the best.
It has been a long time since my last blog but I have had so much happening over the last month that I have had enough energy to live life but not write about it!
I feel like a new person. Things have finally settled down and have started to go in the right direction. It is nice when things go to plan instead of fighting for it to go the way you want, it makes me feel that we are on the right track for once. And the added bonus is that now that I have stopped stressing and everything is settled down, I have lost weight without even trying!! Not much but it's better than nothing!!
I have been fortunate enough to have spent the last couple of weeks abroad enjoying time with my family. Not only was it an awesome cultural experience it was also a time of rejuvination for us all and it gave us a chance to see just how lucky we really are. I am so grateful to be able to experience that with the people I love most in the world and it has changed my whole perspective and attitude towards everything. I cannot express in words the peace I feel at this moment in time but I wish you could all feel it with me.
I will leave this blog with my short and sweet post and wish you all the best.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
What a Slacker!
Thursday 4th August 2011
This week I can honestly admit that I have been an absolute slacker when it has come to health and fitness. Although I do have a good excuse (in fact I have a whole list of them!).
After a very quiet weekend doing not much thanks to a migraine, I was up and ready to go Monday morning. I was motivated, dressed for exercise and in the zone. It was about that time that the phone rang and my super fit, super motivated friend who I go to the gym with called to let me know that she was sick and she wouldn't be able to make it. I swear to God I have not moved to fast in my life!! I raced off that phone in a flash and got out of my gym clothes so fast it would've made your head spin!! If only I had that motivation to go to the gym in the first place!!
I don't actually remember what I did that day but I know I was busy so I wasn't at home, and thanks to excursions and other appointments and fun things it has stayed that way ever since.
Perhaps next week might be a bit better!
This week I can honestly admit that I have been an absolute slacker when it has come to health and fitness. Although I do have a good excuse (in fact I have a whole list of them!).
After a very quiet weekend doing not much thanks to a migraine, I was up and ready to go Monday morning. I was motivated, dressed for exercise and in the zone. It was about that time that the phone rang and my super fit, super motivated friend who I go to the gym with called to let me know that she was sick and she wouldn't be able to make it. I swear to God I have not moved to fast in my life!! I raced off that phone in a flash and got out of my gym clothes so fast it would've made your head spin!! If only I had that motivation to go to the gym in the first place!!
I don't actually remember what I did that day but I know I was busy so I wasn't at home, and thanks to excursions and other appointments and fun things it has stayed that way ever since.
Perhaps next week might be a bit better!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Bring on the Kahoochie!
Tuesday 26th July 2011
OMG!! I have leg muscles! The reason I know this is because every single one of them is screaming in out in pain every time I move! This morning I trained with my super fit, super motivated friend and she absolutely hammered me!! By the time I got to the end of the session I slid off the ramp thingy that you do your ab work on (as you can see I am very technical when it comes to gym terms), it was like butter sliding off hot toast! Unfortunately that I still had to try and get up from the floor! It doesn't help that I can be extremely stubborn and there is no way I was gonna let her beat me!
The thing that scares me the most is that if this is how sore I am now, how bad is it gonna be in the morning!! Aaaaahhh I am terrified at the thought!!
Luckily I go to the gym with her so I am forced to go as hard as I can so I don't look bad next to my fit friend! One day I may even beat her - at least it's a goal to work towards! Until then I am going to sit on the lounge (because I can't move anywhere) and whinge like a big girl about how sore I am because she isn't here to tell me to suck it up! lol. I love my friends!! Without them I would be a big sooky pants!
OMG!! I have leg muscles! The reason I know this is because every single one of them is screaming in out in pain every time I move! This morning I trained with my super fit, super motivated friend and she absolutely hammered me!! By the time I got to the end of the session I slid off the ramp thingy that you do your ab work on (as you can see I am very technical when it comes to gym terms), it was like butter sliding off hot toast! Unfortunately that I still had to try and get up from the floor! It doesn't help that I can be extremely stubborn and there is no way I was gonna let her beat me!
The thing that scares me the most is that if this is how sore I am now, how bad is it gonna be in the morning!! Aaaaahhh I am terrified at the thought!!
Luckily I go to the gym with her so I am forced to go as hard as I can so I don't look bad next to my fit friend! One day I may even beat her - at least it's a goal to work towards! Until then I am going to sit on the lounge (because I can't move anywhere) and whinge like a big girl about how sore I am because she isn't here to tell me to suck it up! lol. I love my friends!! Without them I would be a big sooky pants!
Friday, July 22, 2011
The Options are Endless
Friday 22nd July 2011
There is no better feeling than when things all seem to be going right and you have so many options to choose from that it makes your head spin! We are currently in that position and we have so much to look forward to!
I am looking forward to see where our options lead us!
I think the best part of being in this position is sharing the fun with your family and friends! I am lucky to have a close network who enjoy each other's fun and good luck. To me this is just as important (if not more so) than having friends who support you when you're at a low point.
So tonight I sit here in my comfy flannel pjs and I raise my glass to all the wonderful people I share my life with and thank you for laughing with me!
There is no better feeling than when things all seem to be going right and you have so many options to choose from that it makes your head spin! We are currently in that position and we have so much to look forward to!
I am looking forward to see where our options lead us!
I think the best part of being in this position is sharing the fun with your family and friends! I am lucky to have a close network who enjoy each other's fun and good luck. To me this is just as important (if not more so) than having friends who support you when you're at a low point.
So tonight I sit here in my comfy flannel pjs and I raise my glass to all the wonderful people I share my life with and thank you for laughing with me!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
It All Starts Now
Saturday 16th July 2011 (very very early morning!!)
Where has the time gone!! I haven't had a chance to blog for such a long time. Firstly because I don't have a computer and secondly (which is the most surprising part) I hae actually been having a life!! Shock horror!!
I am still loving the gym - especially zumba days where we can bring out our inner animals and go a little crazy!! There is no better class for a loud mouth groover like myself who loves to boogie and to have a laugh at the same time!!
Everything else seems to finally be back on track too which is such a great relief to my emotional state. Good news has finally started to shine upon me (and also my friends) Isn't is strange how that seems to happen! There is nothing better than that happy feeling when the people you care about are also happy!
All I can say is "watch this space" because I have a feeling it's gonna be a great year!! Now to get ready for zumba!
Where has the time gone!! I haven't had a chance to blog for such a long time. Firstly because I don't have a computer and secondly (which is the most surprising part) I hae actually been having a life!! Shock horror!!
I am still loving the gym - especially zumba days where we can bring out our inner animals and go a little crazy!! There is no better class for a loud mouth groover like myself who loves to boogie and to have a laugh at the same time!!
Everything else seems to finally be back on track too which is such a great relief to my emotional state. Good news has finally started to shine upon me (and also my friends) Isn't is strange how that seems to happen! There is nothing better than that happy feeling when the people you care about are also happy!
All I can say is "watch this space" because I have a feeling it's gonna be a great year!! Now to get ready for zumba!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Friday 17th June 2011
Don't you love those weeks that go so fast and there are lots of laughs and excitement!
This week has been one of those weeks. Firstly my youngest miss was back at school (which she was totally excited about) so I was able to go back to the gym and get a few things done that were put on hold last week. Having little missy back to her old rowdy self certainly made us all feel a lot better.
A few friends and I took advantage of having all the kids at school for a last chance girly flick before the school holidays kick in. There is nothing better than a movie that is so funny that your tummy hurts and you're dying to pee by the time it's finished! This awesome movie day was topped off with the girls choir & band concert last night. I was very proud to watch my big miss perform in the band for the first time, she did a fantastic job and was so proud of herself! Little miss certainly put her own stamp on her performance with her butt slapping dance routine (definitely a proud mother moment! lol), she must get her dance moves from her father!!
Anyway this week was topped off by a day in the tuckshop (which anyone who knows me will know that it's something I always said I would never do). But I have to say that I had the best day! What a great bunch of women to work with (just don't tell them I said that! lol) and another day full of laughter! I will now admit that I was wrong (which I am sure is a first-lol) and tuckshop can be fun ;-)
I am feeling really blessed to have had such a funny week and I wish that everyone could have a whole full week of laughter like I have had this week. It is much better than any bottle of wine I've ever had!
Happy Weekend :-)
Don't you love those weeks that go so fast and there are lots of laughs and excitement!
This week has been one of those weeks. Firstly my youngest miss was back at school (which she was totally excited about) so I was able to go back to the gym and get a few things done that were put on hold last week. Having little missy back to her old rowdy self certainly made us all feel a lot better.
A few friends and I took advantage of having all the kids at school for a last chance girly flick before the school holidays kick in. There is nothing better than a movie that is so funny that your tummy hurts and you're dying to pee by the time it's finished! This awesome movie day was topped off with the girls choir & band concert last night. I was very proud to watch my big miss perform in the band for the first time, she did a fantastic job and was so proud of herself! Little miss certainly put her own stamp on her performance with her butt slapping dance routine (definitely a proud mother moment! lol), she must get her dance moves from her father!!
Anyway this week was topped off by a day in the tuckshop (which anyone who knows me will know that it's something I always said I would never do). But I have to say that I had the best day! What a great bunch of women to work with (just don't tell them I said that! lol) and another day full of laughter! I will now admit that I was wrong (which I am sure is a first-lol) and tuckshop can be fun ;-)
I am feeling really blessed to have had such a funny week and I wish that everyone could have a whole full week of laughter like I have had this week. It is much better than any bottle of wine I've ever had!
Happy Weekend :-)
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Sorry I Don't Have Fries With This Shake!
Tuesday 14th June 2011
Finally I got back to the gym today!! Since my last visit they have gotten an awesome new addition to their machines. They got two of those "jiggle your fat" machines that you stand on and they vibrate all the fat out. Let me just say that it was the funniest way to start back at the gym after having that time off. I hopped on and pressed start and all of a sudden my whole body started to jiggle so hard that even my jiggles jiggled!! By the time my 10 minutes were up and I hopped off my whole body was still shaking! Talk about a total body workout!
If this "jiggle your fat" machine works as well as it jiggles your fat then I'm gonna be skinny in no time!!
I can thoroughly recommend everyone to give it a go! Even if you don't like it, it's a guaranteed giggle for your jiggle!
Finally I got back to the gym today!! Since my last visit they have gotten an awesome new addition to their machines. They got two of those "jiggle your fat" machines that you stand on and they vibrate all the fat out. Let me just say that it was the funniest way to start back at the gym after having that time off. I hopped on and pressed start and all of a sudden my whole body started to jiggle so hard that even my jiggles jiggled!! By the time my 10 minutes were up and I hopped off my whole body was still shaking! Talk about a total body workout!
If this "jiggle your fat" machine works as well as it jiggles your fat then I'm gonna be skinny in no time!!
I can thoroughly recommend everyone to give it a go! Even if you don't like it, it's a guaranteed giggle for your jiggle!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Good Feeling
Monday 13th June 2011
Today I am on top of the world!! Why? I have no idea!! I am just happy to be here and it is such a wonderful feeling!
I have really found a place in my life where things are good. Don't get me wrong, nothing is perfect. We still haven't sold our house and are on a very strict budget (so that means no shoes!) but none of that matters. We are all healthy and happy so that makes us the richest people in the world!
Tomorrow, both girls will be back at school so that means I will be able to get back into the gym and use this energy to keep myself with this wonderful feeling :-)
Today I am on top of the world!! Why? I have no idea!! I am just happy to be here and it is such a wonderful feeling!
I have really found a place in my life where things are good. Don't get me wrong, nothing is perfect. We still haven't sold our house and are on a very strict budget (so that means no shoes!) but none of that matters. We are all healthy and happy so that makes us the richest people in the world!
Tomorrow, both girls will be back at school so that means I will be able to get back into the gym and use this energy to keep myself with this wonderful feeling :-)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Living the High Life
Sunday 12th June 2011
After a quiet week at home with my youngest girl after her mouth operation, we topped it off with a fun filled, jam packed weekend. We were lucky enough to be given a weekend away (well we were lucky enough that hubby works for such an awesome place that gave us a weekend away for the extra work he did during the floods). So we packed our bags and headed down the coast to Broadbeach to stay at the new Peppers Resort. What a beautiful place! I could certainly get used to the five star lifestyle!!
The biggest thing I love about holidays is how relaxed we all are. The other fantastic thing is that we did so much exercise but, because we were having fun, it didn't even feel like we were exercising at all!! A 5km walk along the sand when your with your family is so much better than going on your own - so is running around at laser skirmish! Thankfully the rain stayed away until we were safely back at our room!!
Although we were living the five star life (and loving it) I have to say that I don't think I will ever be classier than a 3 star - especially since I managed to have a major stack over a chair in the lounge room (and there was no reason for it either!!) Lucky there was no damage to the room (I can't say the same for me though!) lol.
After such a nice relaxing weekend my batteries are all recharged and ready to get back into the gym now that both girls will be heading back to school on Tues :-) Although you wouldn't hear any complaints from this little black duck if the long weekend never ended!!
After a quiet week at home with my youngest girl after her mouth operation, we topped it off with a fun filled, jam packed weekend. We were lucky enough to be given a weekend away (well we were lucky enough that hubby works for such an awesome place that gave us a weekend away for the extra work he did during the floods). So we packed our bags and headed down the coast to Broadbeach to stay at the new Peppers Resort. What a beautiful place! I could certainly get used to the five star lifestyle!!
The biggest thing I love about holidays is how relaxed we all are. The other fantastic thing is that we did so much exercise but, because we were having fun, it didn't even feel like we were exercising at all!! A 5km walk along the sand when your with your family is so much better than going on your own - so is running around at laser skirmish! Thankfully the rain stayed away until we were safely back at our room!!
Although we were living the five star life (and loving it) I have to say that I don't think I will ever be classier than a 3 star - especially since I managed to have a major stack over a chair in the lounge room (and there was no reason for it either!!) Lucky there was no damage to the room (I can't say the same for me though!) lol.
After such a nice relaxing weekend my batteries are all recharged and ready to get back into the gym now that both girls will be heading back to school on Tues :-) Although you wouldn't hear any complaints from this little black duck if the long weekend never ended!!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Happy 100th Post to me!
Tuesday 7th June 2011
Wow! I can't believe I made it to 100 posts!
I found this whole blogging thing an interesting experience. It has helped keep me on the exercise track (which to be honest I really need because I have no will power whatsoever!) and it has also been helpful in getting things out of my brain. I am hoarder, I can't seem to part with anything in case "it might come in useful one day". I am also a hoarder in my brain, I also can't seem to let anything go out of it either. I will go to bed at night and still be thinking about the day events and then can't sleep. Writing this blog helps clear some space so I can wind down and recharge for the next day.
This week has been a very quiet week for our family. My youngest had an operation on her mouth yesterday so she has been especially quiet. Isn't it funny, I feel sometimes that I am always telling the kids to stop whinging or stop fighting and quieten down, but when they're sick it's so quiet that I can't wait for them to be rowdy and start fighting again! I can't believe how brave my little girl has been. She is in obvious pain and discomfort but not once has she complained. She has been taking it all in her stride. I am continually amazed at how strong kids can be!
So I will dedicate this post to my brave little girl and her extremely helpful big sister - they certainly make every day so much brighter and I am so lucky to be their mum xx
Wow! I can't believe I made it to 100 posts!
I found this whole blogging thing an interesting experience. It has helped keep me on the exercise track (which to be honest I really need because I have no will power whatsoever!) and it has also been helpful in getting things out of my brain. I am hoarder, I can't seem to part with anything in case "it might come in useful one day". I am also a hoarder in my brain, I also can't seem to let anything go out of it either. I will go to bed at night and still be thinking about the day events and then can't sleep. Writing this blog helps clear some space so I can wind down and recharge for the next day.
This week has been a very quiet week for our family. My youngest had an operation on her mouth yesterday so she has been especially quiet. Isn't it funny, I feel sometimes that I am always telling the kids to stop whinging or stop fighting and quieten down, but when they're sick it's so quiet that I can't wait for them to be rowdy and start fighting again! I can't believe how brave my little girl has been. She is in obvious pain and discomfort but not once has she complained. She has been taking it all in her stride. I am continually amazed at how strong kids can be!
So I will dedicate this post to my brave little girl and her extremely helpful big sister - they certainly make every day so much brighter and I am so lucky to be their mum xx
Friday, June 3, 2011
Driving me Crazy!
Friday 3rd June 2011
Today I finally got some answers from the doctor! Here I was for so long thinking I was going crazy because I felt so horrible and tired all the time and now I find out that it's all part of my stupid mutant genes and my levels being too high! I am so glad that I went and asked the questions! If I hadn't been so stubborn I would've been medicated for depression which is what my doctor had originally told me. It certainly pays to get a second opinion!!
Although I had to have more blood tests to see where my levels are today and I will need to "be leeched" (as I like to call it) at least it will hopefully mean that I will get some energy back and be able to get back into things. I have everything crossed that pretty soon it will be sorted and I will finally be back to my old self. It feels so good to know that it's not all in my head and I can't wait until next Wed to get my results back so we can work on a "plan of attack" as the doctor said! I like the sound of that!
Today I finally got some answers from the doctor! Here I was for so long thinking I was going crazy because I felt so horrible and tired all the time and now I find out that it's all part of my stupid mutant genes and my levels being too high! I am so glad that I went and asked the questions! If I hadn't been so stubborn I would've been medicated for depression which is what my doctor had originally told me. It certainly pays to get a second opinion!!
Although I had to have more blood tests to see where my levels are today and I will need to "be leeched" (as I like to call it) at least it will hopefully mean that I will get some energy back and be able to get back into things. I have everything crossed that pretty soon it will be sorted and I will finally be back to my old self. It feels so good to know that it's not all in my head and I can't wait until next Wed to get my results back so we can work on a "plan of attack" as the doctor said! I like the sound of that!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Screech to a Halt
Wednesday 1st June 2011
Wow!! It's winter already!
It has been one of those weeks where I never seem to stop but I get nothing done. To top it off I have also been fighting off the lurgy I caught from the kids. So this week has been the worst week to try and make it to the gym. In fact I haven't made it once!! Unfortunately, I actually won't be able to get back there until next Wednesday!
I am not going to let it bother me though, My issues with getting to the gym are taking a back seat at the moment in my priorities. I found out yesterday that my youngest, my baby, has to have an operation on her mouth next Monday. This is one of those moments where I wish that I could have it done instead and take away all the fear and pain. It is so hard to watch your little ones go through something awful and there's nothing you can do to make it easier (even if you know it's to make them feel better).
So instead of losing myself in my own frustration and stress that the exercise is on pause at the moment, I am going to use the time off to my advantage and get the things done that I have to so that I can spend all of my time making my little girl feel better next week.
Wow!! It's winter already!
It has been one of those weeks where I never seem to stop but I get nothing done. To top it off I have also been fighting off the lurgy I caught from the kids. So this week has been the worst week to try and make it to the gym. In fact I haven't made it once!! Unfortunately, I actually won't be able to get back there until next Wednesday!
I am not going to let it bother me though, My issues with getting to the gym are taking a back seat at the moment in my priorities. I found out yesterday that my youngest, my baby, has to have an operation on her mouth next Monday. This is one of those moments where I wish that I could have it done instead and take away all the fear and pain. It is so hard to watch your little ones go through something awful and there's nothing you can do to make it easier (even if you know it's to make them feel better).
So instead of losing myself in my own frustration and stress that the exercise is on pause at the moment, I am going to use the time off to my advantage and get the things done that I have to so that I can spend all of my time making my little girl feel better next week.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Pushing Past the Barriers
Monday 30th May 2011
There's nothing more frustrating than when you have your mind set on something and are raring to go and your body lets you down! I am so gung-ho on getting fit and keeping healthy and losing these extra ghastly kilos and am really enjoying the gym but I am finding that, between the lurgies and whatever else is going on inside, I don't seem to have the energy to do what my mind wants to. It is an absolute pain in the ass!!
After being at home with 2 sick kiddies at the end of last week I have not taken on their lurgy as my own. Finally they share something! lol
I have been fighting the fatigue since I gave up work and have refused to give into it. I feel so angry and stupid for treating myself so bad while I was working that it has gotten to this point!! I skipped meals, didn't drink any water and, between the juggle of work, kids, home and life, I basically wore myself completely out. Although I am now eating healthily, drinking plenty of water and exercising I think I may have pushed my body too far in the first place and I know it will take a while to get it better, but that doesn't stop my frustration because I am now in the right headspace for this to happen. So this week it is back to the doctors this week where I can ask the questions and hopefully get the answers to put me on the right track!
There's nothing more frustrating than when you have your mind set on something and are raring to go and your body lets you down! I am so gung-ho on getting fit and keeping healthy and losing these extra ghastly kilos and am really enjoying the gym but I am finding that, between the lurgies and whatever else is going on inside, I don't seem to have the energy to do what my mind wants to. It is an absolute pain in the ass!!
After being at home with 2 sick kiddies at the end of last week I have not taken on their lurgy as my own. Finally they share something! lol
I have been fighting the fatigue since I gave up work and have refused to give into it. I feel so angry and stupid for treating myself so bad while I was working that it has gotten to this point!! I skipped meals, didn't drink any water and, between the juggle of work, kids, home and life, I basically wore myself completely out. Although I am now eating healthily, drinking plenty of water and exercising I think I may have pushed my body too far in the first place and I know it will take a while to get it better, but that doesn't stop my frustration because I am now in the right headspace for this to happen. So this week it is back to the doctors this week where I can ask the questions and hopefully get the answers to put me on the right track!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Walk a day in my Shoes
Sunday 29th May 2011
Today I thought I would go totally off the track and explain my obsession with shoes. Apart from the fact that there are so many fantastic shoes to choose from, in a shoe I am your average size 8. No matter how fat or thin I am there are two things that I can always wear to my liking, and they are my shoes and my hair.
I am your modern day Emelda with that many shoes that I am not sure when I would get to wear them all, but it is a challenge I am willing to accept! I love them all! I have shoes for every mood and occassion. I especially love awesome heels with extra sparkle and something original that no one else has.
These are my current new favourites which were a gift from a friend who went to Hong Kong. Now you can see why I am so totally obsessed, they are just a shoe of awesomeness!! Apart from a bit of a fluid issue after my trip to Singapore (which thanks to Lasix didn't last long!) I thank God that my feet don't get fat or I would be totally screwed! lol
So next time you're at a shoe sale and you see me, I apologise in advance if you are crash tackled over the last pair of size 8s, after all - all's fair in love and shoes!
Today I thought I would go totally off the track and explain my obsession with shoes. Apart from the fact that there are so many fantastic shoes to choose from, in a shoe I am your average size 8. No matter how fat or thin I am there are two things that I can always wear to my liking, and they are my shoes and my hair.
I am your modern day Emelda with that many shoes that I am not sure when I would get to wear them all, but it is a challenge I am willing to accept! I love them all! I have shoes for every mood and occassion. I especially love awesome heels with extra sparkle and something original that no one else has.
These are my current new favourites which were a gift from a friend who went to Hong Kong. Now you can see why I am so totally obsessed, they are just a shoe of awesomeness!! Apart from a bit of a fluid issue after my trip to Singapore (which thanks to Lasix didn't last long!) I thank God that my feet don't get fat or I would be totally screwed! lol
So next time you're at a shoe sale and you see me, I apologise in advance if you are crash tackled over the last pair of size 8s, after all - all's fair in love and shoes!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
What a Week!
Saturday 28th May 2011
It has definitely been a different week in our house! As you would have seen in my earlier posts, I have really taken a step back from everything and going back to basics. Not only is it less stressful but it has also been an awesome money saver! The whole deactivation of Facebook didn't last too long because I was missing the connection with my friends who I can't catch up with every day.
The gym has been a bit of a bust this week. I did get to go on Mon, Tues and Wed but I was as home with two sick girls on Thurs and Fri so it threw a spanner in the works for my exercise routine, but it was a nice couple of days chilling out with my babies and just enjoying spending some time with them.
Yesterday was a nice change from my very simple, quiet week. I was lucky enough to be able and go watch a dear friend of mine graduate. This lovely lady is like a little sister to me. I had the honour of working with her for the past few years and she certainly made my stressful days much brighter! We were an awesome team and I have never has as much fun working as when we worked together (especially on Thursdays and dress up days)!! I am going to miss her when she moves to her new job but I have to say there will definitely be a roadtrip in the near future to go and check out her new place! It's a good feeling seeing someone moving forward in their life and going after what they want, she is an absolute inspiration!!
It has definitely been a different week in our house! As you would have seen in my earlier posts, I have really taken a step back from everything and going back to basics. Not only is it less stressful but it has also been an awesome money saver! The whole deactivation of Facebook didn't last too long because I was missing the connection with my friends who I can't catch up with every day.
The gym has been a bit of a bust this week. I did get to go on Mon, Tues and Wed but I was as home with two sick girls on Thurs and Fri so it threw a spanner in the works for my exercise routine, but it was a nice couple of days chilling out with my babies and just enjoying spending some time with them.
Yesterday was a nice change from my very simple, quiet week. I was lucky enough to be able and go watch a dear friend of mine graduate. This lovely lady is like a little sister to me. I had the honour of working with her for the past few years and she certainly made my stressful days much brighter! We were an awesome team and I have never has as much fun working as when we worked together (especially on Thursdays and dress up days)!! I am going to miss her when she moves to her new job but I have to say there will definitely be a roadtrip in the near future to go and check out her new place! It's a good feeling seeing someone moving forward in their life and going after what they want, she is an absolute inspiration!!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Getting on with it
Thursday 26th May 2011
Today I had both the girls home sick with a cold so I decided to make the most of it and unpack all the winter clothes that I packed when we first put the house on the market. I am tired of living in the stress of limbo land. It is obviously not the right time for us to sell the house so we are making the most of it and moving on. As much as we would love to move out of the area and start afresh there is no sense in pushing something that isn't happening or stressing over it.
I have taken a lot of time to think about things and have decided that there is no point stressing over anything that I have no direct control over anymore. After years of crap at work and extra stress I have only just started to get into a routine of gym and a healthy lifestyle. I have taken the bull by the horns and am finally in a stronger position to cope with things and get my health back on track so hopefully I don't have to spend so much time (and money) going to various doctors or on medication. Both of those things really do damage to my shoe spending ability!! As I said in my previous blog I have gone back to a simple life which is basically exercise and family life, what more could a girl want!
Today I had both the girls home sick with a cold so I decided to make the most of it and unpack all the winter clothes that I packed when we first put the house on the market. I am tired of living in the stress of limbo land. It is obviously not the right time for us to sell the house so we are making the most of it and moving on. As much as we would love to move out of the area and start afresh there is no sense in pushing something that isn't happening or stressing over it.
I have taken a lot of time to think about things and have decided that there is no point stressing over anything that I have no direct control over anymore. After years of crap at work and extra stress I have only just started to get into a routine of gym and a healthy lifestyle. I have taken the bull by the horns and am finally in a stronger position to cope with things and get my health back on track so hopefully I don't have to spend so much time (and money) going to various doctors or on medication. Both of those things really do damage to my shoe spending ability!! As I said in my previous blog I have gone back to a simple life which is basically exercise and family life, what more could a girl want!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Keep it Simple Stupid
Tuesday 24th May 2011
I will admit I am one of those people who is always reaching for the unreachable. Everything will always be better if I got a better job, or a newer house, or a promotion etc etc.
A few years ago we were faced with that situation. I had gotten my "dream job" and in a short while I was lucky enough to become manager of my "dream job". Then my hubby and I bought our "dream home" and life was sweet. It wasn't long until that "sweet life" began to sour. The dream job ended up being a lot harder and involved a lot more work than I thought and we then had problems around the house with things breaking or going wrong. We were on the constant fight to get things done, it was just one thing after another.
After a while it all became too much and that's when my health started to get affected. That was when we came to the decision that it's just not worth it!
When thinking of all the "better" things we could have we didn't think about the extra work and responsibility and time and effort that would be needed.
We have now gone back to the simple life. I am no longer in my "dream job" and we have our "dream house" up for sale. Although the house sale is not going to plan thanks to a slow market (and a lot of other people in the same downsized boat as us) but we have simplified everything else. In fact I have gone so far as even deactivating my Facebook account! I must admit it is hard to get out of the habit to just have a quick check at what is going on in the world but it is so refreshing not having to worry about it either. This small act of simplifying my life has made a huge impact in my whole day, I have so much more time to get out and live life instead of reading about it (or writing about it) on Facebook.
I still think Facebook is an awesome communcation tool to use with my interstate friends and family so I will go back on it later but for now I am just enjoying the simple life.
I will admit I am one of those people who is always reaching for the unreachable. Everything will always be better if I got a better job, or a newer house, or a promotion etc etc.
A few years ago we were faced with that situation. I had gotten my "dream job" and in a short while I was lucky enough to become manager of my "dream job". Then my hubby and I bought our "dream home" and life was sweet. It wasn't long until that "sweet life" began to sour. The dream job ended up being a lot harder and involved a lot more work than I thought and we then had problems around the house with things breaking or going wrong. We were on the constant fight to get things done, it was just one thing after another.
After a while it all became too much and that's when my health started to get affected. That was when we came to the decision that it's just not worth it!
When thinking of all the "better" things we could have we didn't think about the extra work and responsibility and time and effort that would be needed.
We have now gone back to the simple life. I am no longer in my "dream job" and we have our "dream house" up for sale. Although the house sale is not going to plan thanks to a slow market (and a lot of other people in the same downsized boat as us) but we have simplified everything else. In fact I have gone so far as even deactivating my Facebook account! I must admit it is hard to get out of the habit to just have a quick check at what is going on in the world but it is so refreshing not having to worry about it either. This small act of simplifying my life has made a huge impact in my whole day, I have so much more time to get out and live life instead of reading about it (or writing about it) on Facebook.
I still think Facebook is an awesome communcation tool to use with my interstate friends and family so I will go back on it later but for now I am just enjoying the simple life.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
That Peaceful Feeling
Sunday 22nd May 2011
This past year or so has really been one of those years that are sent to test you! We have had that many challenges and obstacles (healthwise and other) that it makes our head spin! As I look back I can't feel bitterness or anger for our continual bad luck but I feel totally grateful.
We have gotten to a point where, although there is still crap going on, we now have the strength to deal with it and put everything into perspective. We still have a long way to go, which all starts with the sale of our house, but we're at a place mentally where we are at peace with where we are at and how we handle each situation. I am very lucky to have a very supportive hubby who is not only my hubby but my best friend. I talk to him about absolutely everything and he always has the rational point of view that I don't have. I also have some very close friends who I can trust with anything. I have definitely hit the jackpot!
The other thing I have noticed is that since I started back at the gym I am more rational in my response to stressful situations and I am not as high strung and emotional as I was. That also works well with my blood pressure! lol. So even though I have had some pretty big obstacles to overcome, it is comforting to know that I have to strength and support to handle anything and that is the best feeling!
This past year or so has really been one of those years that are sent to test you! We have had that many challenges and obstacles (healthwise and other) that it makes our head spin! As I look back I can't feel bitterness or anger for our continual bad luck but I feel totally grateful.
We have gotten to a point where, although there is still crap going on, we now have the strength to deal with it and put everything into perspective. We still have a long way to go, which all starts with the sale of our house, but we're at a place mentally where we are at peace with where we are at and how we handle each situation. I am very lucky to have a very supportive hubby who is not only my hubby but my best friend. I talk to him about absolutely everything and he always has the rational point of view that I don't have. I also have some very close friends who I can trust with anything. I have definitely hit the jackpot!
The other thing I have noticed is that since I started back at the gym I am more rational in my response to stressful situations and I am not as high strung and emotional as I was. That also works well with my blood pressure! lol. So even though I have had some pretty big obstacles to overcome, it is comforting to know that I have to strength and support to handle anything and that is the best feeling!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Saturday 21st May 2011
As you will all know it we have been trying to sell our house (which seems like forever in this slow market!!). The problem that we have always faced about selling our house was the big issue, do we stay in the area or do we move on? It's such a big decision since it will affect the whole family with school changes and fun things like that. We kept changing our minds because we have a lot of good friends in the area and so do the kids so it has been really hard to make up our minds.
This week we finally came to the decision!! I am excited to what it will bring! All we have to do now is sell the house because we are finally ready!
As you will all know it we have been trying to sell our house (which seems like forever in this slow market!!). The problem that we have always faced about selling our house was the big issue, do we stay in the area or do we move on? It's such a big decision since it will affect the whole family with school changes and fun things like that. We kept changing our minds because we have a lot of good friends in the area and so do the kids so it has been really hard to make up our minds.
This week we finally came to the decision!! I am excited to what it will bring! All we have to do now is sell the house because we are finally ready!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Stretching it out
Thursday 19th May 2011
I started off today with a yoga class. The teacher mixed yoga with meditation to create the ultimate feeling of peace. I had noticed over the past few days I was starting to let some things get to me (especially with the sale of our house - or should I say lack of sale). It was great to be able to push it all out of my mind and clear out the crap. I would even go as far as saying it was better than a glass of wine! Especially since there is no yoga/meditation hangover!!
I am starting to find a better balance with my life and this is another way of sifting through my brain and cleaning out the junk. If you get a chance to go and stretch it out and put life on hold for a few minutes, grab it!! It's totally worth it!
I started off today with a yoga class. The teacher mixed yoga with meditation to create the ultimate feeling of peace. I had noticed over the past few days I was starting to let some things get to me (especially with the sale of our house - or should I say lack of sale). It was great to be able to push it all out of my mind and clear out the crap. I would even go as far as saying it was better than a glass of wine! Especially since there is no yoga/meditation hangover!!
I am starting to find a better balance with my life and this is another way of sifting through my brain and cleaning out the junk. If you get a chance to go and stretch it out and put life on hold for a few minutes, grab it!! It's totally worth it!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Keeping Busy
Wednesday 18th May 2011
I have had the same New Year's Resolution for the past few years and I have kept it every year so far. My resolution is to do at least one new thing every month. It can be something little like going to a new restaurant or something a bit bigger like pole dancing.
I have had some fantastic experiences. I probably would've had most of these experiences anyway but I would've taken them for granted and not appreciated the fact that I am trying something new.
Today I taught myself to crochet. I had knitted a beanie and it was a bit out of shape and tragic and plain so I needed something to fancy it up a bit. So, after another awesome zumba class I was extra hyper and full of adrenalin and ideas, and I took myself off to KMart to buy a crochet book and hook and came home and taught myself how to crochet flowers for my hat.
Please excuse my rough head but I am so proud of my first crochet attempt that I thought I should blow my own trumpet!! Consider this blog my trumpet blown!! lol
Now it's time to think up a new thing for next month! Any suggestions please let me know!
I have had the same New Year's Resolution for the past few years and I have kept it every year so far. My resolution is to do at least one new thing every month. It can be something little like going to a new restaurant or something a bit bigger like pole dancing.
I have had some fantastic experiences. I probably would've had most of these experiences anyway but I would've taken them for granted and not appreciated the fact that I am trying something new.
Today I taught myself to crochet. I had knitted a beanie and it was a bit out of shape and tragic and plain so I needed something to fancy it up a bit. So, after another awesome zumba class I was extra hyper and full of adrenalin and ideas, and I took myself off to KMart to buy a crochet book and hook and came home and taught myself how to crochet flowers for my hat.
Please excuse my rough head but I am so proud of my first crochet attempt that I thought I should blow my own trumpet!! Consider this blog my trumpet blown!! lol
Now it's time to think up a new thing for next month! Any suggestions please let me know!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tempting Temperatures
Tuesday 17th May 2011
Now it is starting to get colder I am really starting to ramp up my exercise and healthy eating because this is the time of year that I am my own worst enemy!
I am one of these people who absolutely detests the cold. I suffer from self diagnosed SAD which is Seasonal Affective Disorder or Winter Depression. It's actually a condition!! You can google it and everything! Every winter I am quite happy to hide under a doona on the lounge with a good movie, a cup of tea and something with chocolate in it. My whole winter is just like Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song".
Although I feel this way on the inside, I refuse to let winter ruin my fun! The only problem is that the extra cups of tea (or hot chocolate) wreak havoc with my waist line and my butt! It's like a neverending cycle! You spend all summer trying to get fit to wear a swimming costume and then spend all winter completely trashing all our work by getting cold and seeking out warmth and a little bit of chocolatey comfort!
This winter I am determined not to let it beat me!! I am swapping my lazy weekends and getting out and enjoying the limited sunny hours of the day. I refuse to gain any winter weight!! Anyway I can't afford to. I promised myself years ago I would not go over a certain size in my clothes and if I did I would have to go naked! That is my way of staying disciplined. So far it's worked! And I can honestly say I am not planning on running around fat and naked anytime soon so your eyes are safe!! lol
Now it is starting to get colder I am really starting to ramp up my exercise and healthy eating because this is the time of year that I am my own worst enemy!
I am one of these people who absolutely detests the cold. I suffer from self diagnosed SAD which is Seasonal Affective Disorder or Winter Depression. It's actually a condition!! You can google it and everything! Every winter I am quite happy to hide under a doona on the lounge with a good movie, a cup of tea and something with chocolate in it. My whole winter is just like Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song".
Although I feel this way on the inside, I refuse to let winter ruin my fun! The only problem is that the extra cups of tea (or hot chocolate) wreak havoc with my waist line and my butt! It's like a neverending cycle! You spend all summer trying to get fit to wear a swimming costume and then spend all winter completely trashing all our work by getting cold and seeking out warmth and a little bit of chocolatey comfort!
This winter I am determined not to let it beat me!! I am swapping my lazy weekends and getting out and enjoying the limited sunny hours of the day. I refuse to gain any winter weight!! Anyway I can't afford to. I promised myself years ago I would not go over a certain size in my clothes and if I did I would have to go naked! That is my way of staying disciplined. So far it's worked! And I can honestly say I am not planning on running around fat and naked anytime soon so your eyes are safe!! lol
Monday, May 16, 2011
Back with a Vengeance
Monday 16th May 2011
Woo Hoo!! The lurgy is gone and I am back at the gym and in my awesome headspace again!! It was fantastic to be able to unleash the fitness beast and feel like things are back to normal. I really don't like it when I can't do something that I want to so I was a big cranky pants while I was all lurgified and feeling awful.
Lucky we had a quiet weekend planned and the kids were kept busy with school assignments and friends so they didn't have time to get bored while I was laying around complaining about my cold. Although I think I might have to try and teach my youngest miss how to be a lady! I found out that she was chatting to her friend's father while her friend was busy doing something, and of course with Miss 7 being a typical child she seemed to change the topic onto poo and Miss 7 decided to let her friend's dad know that she doesn't call it "a number 2" like most of her friends do. She likes to call it "letting the brown dog off the chain". I just wish I knew where she got this stuff from!! Must be her dad because I am such a lady (HAHAHAHA)
Woo Hoo!! The lurgy is gone and I am back at the gym and in my awesome headspace again!! It was fantastic to be able to unleash the fitness beast and feel like things are back to normal. I really don't like it when I can't do something that I want to so I was a big cranky pants while I was all lurgified and feeling awful.
Lucky we had a quiet weekend planned and the kids were kept busy with school assignments and friends so they didn't have time to get bored while I was laying around complaining about my cold. Although I think I might have to try and teach my youngest miss how to be a lady! I found out that she was chatting to her friend's father while her friend was busy doing something, and of course with Miss 7 being a typical child she seemed to change the topic onto poo and Miss 7 decided to let her friend's dad know that she doesn't call it "a number 2" like most of her friends do. She likes to call it "letting the brown dog off the chain". I just wish I knew where she got this stuff from!! Must be her dad because I am such a lady (HAHAHAHA)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Lazy Daze
Sunday 15th May 2011
Today has been the classic lazy Sunday. It probably helps that the lurgy has reared it's ugly head again. I have been lounging in lurgeyville all afternoon while hubby is outside playing with his new gerni and hosing down anything that stays still long enough (lucky we have a hyper dog that doesn't sit still!!)lol. And to top off the lazy day we have a lamb roast in the oven and our 2 little ladies are cleaning their rooms, without fighting and without being told!! Someone pinch me please, this is just too good to be true!! If only mr lurgy would bugger off and I would have to say that today is the perfect lazy day!
I am hoping by having such a quiet Sunday that the lurgy will be gone by the morning and I can hit the gym with avengence!
Today has been the classic lazy Sunday. It probably helps that the lurgy has reared it's ugly head again. I have been lounging in lurgeyville all afternoon while hubby is outside playing with his new gerni and hosing down anything that stays still long enough (lucky we have a hyper dog that doesn't sit still!!)lol. And to top off the lazy day we have a lamb roast in the oven and our 2 little ladies are cleaning their rooms, without fighting and without being told!! Someone pinch me please, this is just too good to be true!! If only mr lurgy would bugger off and I would have to say that today is the perfect lazy day!
I am hoping by having such a quiet Sunday that the lurgy will be gone by the morning and I can hit the gym with avengence!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
I Put the Ass in Assessment!
Saturday 14th May 2011
Oh what a week!! It has been full of challenges and lurgies and exercise and I made it through the other end with a big smile on my face and my mind still in tact (well as in tact as it was before!) lol. I can't believe so much can happen when Blogger isn't working!!
I had my assessment at the gym on Thursday which produced pretty tragic results (no surprises there though). It probably didn't help that I went with my super fit mate who has an awesome bod. It did however give me a point to start with. The old me would've been so depressed with my results that I probably would've given up then and there on the spot because it would've been too hard! I wasn't always one to give up so easily but I really did wear myself down over the past few years I forgot where I had hidden my inner stubborness.
With my new program and assessment I was ready to conquer the fitness world! Then of course Murphy had to come and stick his law in front of my face and I woke up on Friday morning with the lurgy. Instead of just staying at home and whinging about how awful I felt, I still went and did a light workout at the gym so I didn't lose my momentum. I am so proud that I pushed myself to still go, even if I couldn't do a full workout at least I kept moving (albeit very slowly!).
This morning it was so nice to have a lazy morning breakfast with some of my lovely old workmates. We decided that since this was the first year in a long time that we didn't have to be up before the sun to get ready for the big annual sale that we would celebrate by having a leisurely breakfast together. I didn't follow my diet at all and went all out with an awesome brekky (choc full of calories). I can't see how all our laughter didn't scare off at least half of the calories!!
This lurgy is still hanging about but I am determined to not let it keep me down. I may not be able to go hard at the gym but I will keep on moving anyway! I have caught the fitness bug and I am keen to be able to get back into my skinny clothes!
Oh what a week!! It has been full of challenges and lurgies and exercise and I made it through the other end with a big smile on my face and my mind still in tact (well as in tact as it was before!) lol. I can't believe so much can happen when Blogger isn't working!!
I had my assessment at the gym on Thursday which produced pretty tragic results (no surprises there though). It probably didn't help that I went with my super fit mate who has an awesome bod. It did however give me a point to start with. The old me would've been so depressed with my results that I probably would've given up then and there on the spot because it would've been too hard! I wasn't always one to give up so easily but I really did wear myself down over the past few years I forgot where I had hidden my inner stubborness.
With my new program and assessment I was ready to conquer the fitness world! Then of course Murphy had to come and stick his law in front of my face and I woke up on Friday morning with the lurgy. Instead of just staying at home and whinging about how awful I felt, I still went and did a light workout at the gym so I didn't lose my momentum. I am so proud that I pushed myself to still go, even if I couldn't do a full workout at least I kept moving (albeit very slowly!).
This morning it was so nice to have a lazy morning breakfast with some of my lovely old workmates. We decided that since this was the first year in a long time that we didn't have to be up before the sun to get ready for the big annual sale that we would celebrate by having a leisurely breakfast together. I didn't follow my diet at all and went all out with an awesome brekky (choc full of calories). I can't see how all our laughter didn't scare off at least half of the calories!!
This lurgy is still hanging about but I am determined to not let it keep me down. I may not be able to go hard at the gym but I will keep on moving anyway! I have caught the fitness bug and I am keen to be able to get back into my skinny clothes!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
In the Zone
Wednesday 11th May 2011
Wow!! I now know that "I Feel Good" isn't just a James Brown song! I am on top of the world and want everyone to know it!
I officially joined the gym for a year on Monday and since then have been every day and cruising through on a high of exercise induced endorphins!!
Today we did a zumba class (I have really been missing my zumba!!). Although I do miss the lovely Zumba instructor I had before, this was still an awesome class. There is one man who does the class as well, he is such a classic!! His philosophy on life is fantastic! He turned 70 at the end of last year and he said that his secret for looking so young is that he doesn't worry about what's going to happen, he then went on to say that when someone asks him what his plans are for tomorrow that he answers with "I don't know, I'm not there yet, ask me tomorrow". And he is always so happy and chatty with everyone!!
I really have benefitted by joining the gym. Not just for my medical and physical health but also by meeting such inspirational, happy and positive people! It is a great way to start the day!
It seems like forever that I have been stressing over the silliest things that are out of my control and I can honestly say that this is the first week that it hasn't bothered me at all, and the funny thing is that my luck has made a complete turnaround and things are going great! I am now kicking myself for not getting out and doing this a long time ago!
So if you see me laughing or singing while walking down the street by myself I promise you I haven't gone mad, I have just starting living again!
Wow!! I now know that "I Feel Good" isn't just a James Brown song! I am on top of the world and want everyone to know it!
I officially joined the gym for a year on Monday and since then have been every day and cruising through on a high of exercise induced endorphins!!
Today we did a zumba class (I have really been missing my zumba!!). Although I do miss the lovely Zumba instructor I had before, this was still an awesome class. There is one man who does the class as well, he is such a classic!! His philosophy on life is fantastic! He turned 70 at the end of last year and he said that his secret for looking so young is that he doesn't worry about what's going to happen, he then went on to say that when someone asks him what his plans are for tomorrow that he answers with "I don't know, I'm not there yet, ask me tomorrow". And he is always so happy and chatty with everyone!!
I really have benefitted by joining the gym. Not just for my medical and physical health but also by meeting such inspirational, happy and positive people! It is a great way to start the day!
It seems like forever that I have been stressing over the silliest things that are out of my control and I can honestly say that this is the first week that it hasn't bothered me at all, and the funny thing is that my luck has made a complete turnaround and things are going great! I am now kicking myself for not getting out and doing this a long time ago!
So if you see me laughing or singing while walking down the street by myself I promise you I haven't gone mad, I have just starting living again!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Feel the (Chemical) Burn
Sunday 8th May 2011
It's not usual for me to do 2 blogs in one day but I am still laughing over my experience with my mothers day present from my beautiful youngest daughter that I wanted to share it with all mothers who I am sure at one point have all had the awesome mothers day present picked out especially for them!
This year I was "lucky" enough (if you asked my youngest daughter I am the luckiest mum in the world!) to receive a fluoro lolly pink strawberry body butter that she personally hand picked out of the number of beautiful gifts there were to choose from at the mothers day stall at school! I did a pre-emptive strike this year by mentioning to the girls about some lovely scarves I had seen while helping set up for the day. My eldest daughter understood this hint and picked me out a beautiful red scarf (red is also my favourite colour). My youngest however knew better than I did and opted for my awesome surprise.
After a lovely morning I was still feeling a bit sore from the gym on Friday so hubby suggested it might be a good idea to have a hot bath and soak my sore muscles. I can say that it was an absolutely fantatstic idea and it made me feel so much better. What I wasn't expecting was my little miss following him into the bathroom with my special tub of body butter for me to be able to soften my skin after a long soak in the tub!
The first thing I noticed when was the bright pink colour (I actually thought she had bought me a tub of play putty or something like that when I first saw it). Then the next thing I noticed what the smell! It was a mixture of chemical and vomit and was absolutely frightening!! Upon application of the body butter the last thing I noticed was the burning feeling. Oh my God!! The itch and pain was instantaneous!!
After my relaxing bath and then my body butter chemical peel I came out and sat down and the look on my little ones face was worth every skin cell that was burnt off my body! She snuggled up against me and sniffed my skin and told me I smelled like the prettiest mum in the world! She stayed with me for the next few hours sniffing my arm and telling me how pretty I smelled. I was so grateful when bedtime came around and I could finally wash off the body butter before I lost my last layer of skin (and after she went to sleep so she was none the wiser!)
Even though there was several hours of burning and itching skin it was definitely worth it to see the proud look on her face for buying for what she thgouth was such an awesome present. This to me is what mothers day is all about! I love the fact that kids can have an option of some pretty good stuff and they always seem to sift through it and find the crap! I know this is revenge for the presents I picked for my mum and I hope the cycle keeps going so I can one day hear about my grandkiddies picking something just as awesome for my two beautiful girls and I can remind them of this day!
Happy mothers day everyone! I hope you enjoy your chemical peel body butters and special bling!
It's not usual for me to do 2 blogs in one day but I am still laughing over my experience with my mothers day present from my beautiful youngest daughter that I wanted to share it with all mothers who I am sure at one point have all had the awesome mothers day present picked out especially for them!
This year I was "lucky" enough (if you asked my youngest daughter I am the luckiest mum in the world!) to receive a fluoro lolly pink strawberry body butter that she personally hand picked out of the number of beautiful gifts there were to choose from at the mothers day stall at school! I did a pre-emptive strike this year by mentioning to the girls about some lovely scarves I had seen while helping set up for the day. My eldest daughter understood this hint and picked me out a beautiful red scarf (red is also my favourite colour). My youngest however knew better than I did and opted for my awesome surprise.
After a lovely morning I was still feeling a bit sore from the gym on Friday so hubby suggested it might be a good idea to have a hot bath and soak my sore muscles. I can say that it was an absolutely fantatstic idea and it made me feel so much better. What I wasn't expecting was my little miss following him into the bathroom with my special tub of body butter for me to be able to soften my skin after a long soak in the tub!
The first thing I noticed when was the bright pink colour (I actually thought she had bought me a tub of play putty or something like that when I first saw it). Then the next thing I noticed what the smell! It was a mixture of chemical and vomit and was absolutely frightening!! Upon application of the body butter the last thing I noticed was the burning feeling. Oh my God!! The itch and pain was instantaneous!!
After my relaxing bath and then my body butter chemical peel I came out and sat down and the look on my little ones face was worth every skin cell that was burnt off my body! She snuggled up against me and sniffed my skin and told me I smelled like the prettiest mum in the world! She stayed with me for the next few hours sniffing my arm and telling me how pretty I smelled. I was so grateful when bedtime came around and I could finally wash off the body butter before I lost my last layer of skin (and after she went to sleep so she was none the wiser!)
Even though there was several hours of burning and itching skin it was definitely worth it to see the proud look on her face for buying for what she thgouth was such an awesome present. This to me is what mothers day is all about! I love the fact that kids can have an option of some pretty good stuff and they always seem to sift through it and find the crap! I know this is revenge for the presents I picked for my mum and I hope the cycle keeps going so I can one day hear about my grandkiddies picking something just as awesome for my two beautiful girls and I can remind them of this day!
Happy mothers day everyone! I hope you enjoy your chemical peel body butters and special bling!
Armless
Sunday 8th May 2011
Happy Mothers Day to all my lovely friends who are mothers (and all who will be mothers soon) and an expecially extra big Happy Mothers Day to my own lovely mum who is the best mum I could ask for!
Today we are having a very nice and cruisey mothers day. I have to admit that this is mainly due to the fact that it is cold, I am soft and my arms feel like they have been ripped off and put back together the wrong way!
Oh my God!! I am certainly feeling last Friday's gym session now! If I see you out and about today and I don't raise my arm to wave please don't think that I'm being rude, it just because I can't lift my arms!! lol. The things we do to ourselves in the quest for fitness!! I certainly know now how unfit I really was since I have been bitchslapped back into the fitness world so harshly!!
I don't know whether it's because I'm a glutton for punishment or just plain crazy but I can't wait to get back into it tomorrow! Until then I will enjoy my family and my mothers day :-)
Happy Mothers Day to all my lovely friends who are mothers (and all who will be mothers soon) and an expecially extra big Happy Mothers Day to my own lovely mum who is the best mum I could ask for!
Today we are having a very nice and cruisey mothers day. I have to admit that this is mainly due to the fact that it is cold, I am soft and my arms feel like they have been ripped off and put back together the wrong way!
Oh my God!! I am certainly feeling last Friday's gym session now! If I see you out and about today and I don't raise my arm to wave please don't think that I'm being rude, it just because I can't lift my arms!! lol. The things we do to ourselves in the quest for fitness!! I certainly know now how unfit I really was since I have been bitchslapped back into the fitness world so harshly!!
I don't know whether it's because I'm a glutton for punishment or just plain crazy but I can't wait to get back into it tomorrow! Until then I will enjoy my family and my mothers day :-)
Friday, May 6, 2011
Biting the Bullet
Friday 6th May 2011
Well I finally did it!! I got to the gym! It took me months of procrastination and excuses on my part but I finally found the gym I will call my second home while I keep on my path to fitness. I went this morning for my first class which was a mixture of aerobics and weights and I can now feel every single muscle in my body!!
Ouch! At the moment I am as stiff as a board! To top it off I have been racing around and cleaning the house before tomorrow's inspection. If I am feeling this stiff and sore now I can only imagine how I am going to be feeling in the morning!
Now although my body is feeling a little stiff and sore I have to say that I am in an awesome headspace at the moment! I am feeling on top of the world! It is a great feeling when the endorphins kick in and you feel totally invincible! I also feel a little tired now but in a good way, like I will have the best sleep tonight because I have used up my energy instead of just cruising along!
I can't wait for my next class!! Look out world there is another future gym junkie on the loose!!
Well I finally did it!! I got to the gym! It took me months of procrastination and excuses on my part but I finally found the gym I will call my second home while I keep on my path to fitness. I went this morning for my first class which was a mixture of aerobics and weights and I can now feel every single muscle in my body!!
Ouch! At the moment I am as stiff as a board! To top it off I have been racing around and cleaning the house before tomorrow's inspection. If I am feeling this stiff and sore now I can only imagine how I am going to be feeling in the morning!
Now although my body is feeling a little stiff and sore I have to say that I am in an awesome headspace at the moment! I am feeling on top of the world! It is a great feeling when the endorphins kick in and you feel totally invincible! I also feel a little tired now but in a good way, like I will have the best sleep tonight because I have used up my energy instead of just cruising along!
I can't wait for my next class!! Look out world there is another future gym junkie on the loose!!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wait a Minute
Thursday 5th May 2011
I don't know about anyone else but I find it funny how I will wait for something to happen sometime that I think will somehow change the world or make it so much better and when it finally happens you realise things are exactly the same as they were before. It's like I will build this fantastic image up in my mind so by the that it actually happens it's so built up that the actual event isn't as exciting as it was in my head!
Phew I hope that made sense!! lol
I have just noticed that I was doing that with the whole selling of our house. I have been building up my ideal image at every open house and every inspection that this buyer is "the one" and they will offer more than we wanted and life will be sweet, then I come crashing down in my head everytime it doesn't happen. This goes back to my last blog where I was talking about the thinking gene. It's funny how something can be built up in your own mind and it ends up being so far from reality and you don't even realise how far off course you've gone! I have been so stressed doing this to myself for the past 6 months but for the first time this week I haven't crashed down when I didn't get the result I was hoping for. I have to say it's so much easier on my stress levels when I stop thinking and just get on with my life and what I can control! I also take comfort in the fact that we can't find a house that we both like in the area we want so it's obviously not the right time there either.
It's is so much more relaxing just letting life go on without trying to pull the strings! I am now concentrating on putting all my energy where I want to and not with things that I can't control even if I wanted to.
Finally I am off to try out a new gym in the morning and see what I think of it. That is a much better thing to be focussing my energy on, the rest can sort itself out!
I don't know about anyone else but I find it funny how I will wait for something to happen sometime that I think will somehow change the world or make it so much better and when it finally happens you realise things are exactly the same as they were before. It's like I will build this fantastic image up in my mind so by the that it actually happens it's so built up that the actual event isn't as exciting as it was in my head!
Phew I hope that made sense!! lol
I have just noticed that I was doing that with the whole selling of our house. I have been building up my ideal image at every open house and every inspection that this buyer is "the one" and they will offer more than we wanted and life will be sweet, then I come crashing down in my head everytime it doesn't happen. This goes back to my last blog where I was talking about the thinking gene. It's funny how something can be built up in your own mind and it ends up being so far from reality and you don't even realise how far off course you've gone! I have been so stressed doing this to myself for the past 6 months but for the first time this week I haven't crashed down when I didn't get the result I was hoping for. I have to say it's so much easier on my stress levels when I stop thinking and just get on with my life and what I can control! I also take comfort in the fact that we can't find a house that we both like in the area we want so it's obviously not the right time there either.
It's is so much more relaxing just letting life go on without trying to pull the strings! I am now concentrating on putting all my energy where I want to and not with things that I can't control even if I wanted to.
Finally I am off to try out a new gym in the morning and see what I think of it. That is a much better thing to be focussing my energy on, the rest can sort itself out!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Food for Thought
Monday 2nd May 2011
Following on from my "bitch gene theory" of yesterday there is another gene that I have noticed that seems to rear it's ugly head more often than not, and that is the thinking gene. Wouldn't be awesome if we could turn our brains off and not overthink everything to death!! I know I can sit here for hours thinking about the day and overthink it that much that I have totally blown everything out of proportion. Hubby will sit and listen to my ramblings having a laugh and rolling his eyes to which I will get totally frustrated because he just "doesn't get it" which I put down to the man gene of having no idea! lol
It would be fantastic if we could turn this part of our brain off sometimes. Not only would life be less stressful but we'd certainly get a lot more sleep! The sad part is that even if nothing happens in the day and I've just stayed at home I still think of all the things that I could've done (or should've been done) instead of just enjoying the moment! Stupid damn brain!! lol
Following on from my "bitch gene theory" of yesterday there is another gene that I have noticed that seems to rear it's ugly head more often than not, and that is the thinking gene. Wouldn't be awesome if we could turn our brains off and not overthink everything to death!! I know I can sit here for hours thinking about the day and overthink it that much that I have totally blown everything out of proportion. Hubby will sit and listen to my ramblings having a laugh and rolling his eyes to which I will get totally frustrated because he just "doesn't get it" which I put down to the man gene of having no idea! lol
It would be fantastic if we could turn this part of our brain off sometimes. Not only would life be less stressful but we'd certainly get a lot more sleep! The sad part is that even if nothing happens in the day and I've just stayed at home I still think of all the things that I could've done (or should've been done) instead of just enjoying the moment! Stupid damn brain!! lol
Sunday, May 1, 2011
The Bitch Gene
Monday 1st May 2011
This post has absolutely nothing to do with my weight loss journey or anything like this but I have had one of those weeks where you really start to think about what's important and sift out all the crap. It's like cleaning the house in your mind.
I am the type of person who never stops thinking. I have things playing around in my mind all the time, which can get a little tiring sometimes but it also explains why I'm always a little bit hyper!
The thing that made me laugh this time was how similar my close friends and I are and the way we interact. My closest friends and family are the ones I insult the most. Isn't it funny that we will call our best friends a scrubber or a bitch or some other term of endearment yet we are so damn polite to everyone that we don't know as well or have yet to form that comfort with. I will find myself running to help a stranger if they have fallen over but will be in fits of laughter if it's my friend (as long as they aren't hurt of course!).
Although we talk to each other about being scrubbers and things like that I also know that my closest friends are totally honest with me and won't hesitate to let me know if I'm being a drama queen or totally unreasonable and tell me to suck it up and vice versa.
I also have to laugh at the fact that my hubby and his mates and other males that I know don't seem to have the drama that us women seems to find us sometimes. If there is a problem they're over it quick and onto the next thing. When hubby comes home and I fill him in on my day and all he can do is roll his eyes some days. They just don't get it do they! This is why I think they are born without the dreaded bitch gene which seems to generate this drama. But on the plus side they are also born without the awesome shopping gene so it's not luck we get all the crap stuff! lol
So to my scrubber mates, I may not hug you or tell you what a great friend you are but don't hold your breath waiting for me to, it's just not in my bitch gene! lol
This post has absolutely nothing to do with my weight loss journey or anything like this but I have had one of those weeks where you really start to think about what's important and sift out all the crap. It's like cleaning the house in your mind.
I am the type of person who never stops thinking. I have things playing around in my mind all the time, which can get a little tiring sometimes but it also explains why I'm always a little bit hyper!
The thing that made me laugh this time was how similar my close friends and I are and the way we interact. My closest friends and family are the ones I insult the most. Isn't it funny that we will call our best friends a scrubber or a bitch or some other term of endearment yet we are so damn polite to everyone that we don't know as well or have yet to form that comfort with. I will find myself running to help a stranger if they have fallen over but will be in fits of laughter if it's my friend (as long as they aren't hurt of course!).
Although we talk to each other about being scrubbers and things like that I also know that my closest friends are totally honest with me and won't hesitate to let me know if I'm being a drama queen or totally unreasonable and tell me to suck it up and vice versa.
I also have to laugh at the fact that my hubby and his mates and other males that I know don't seem to have the drama that us women seems to find us sometimes. If there is a problem they're over it quick and onto the next thing. When hubby comes home and I fill him in on my day and all he can do is roll his eyes some days. They just don't get it do they! This is why I think they are born without the dreaded bitch gene which seems to generate this drama. But on the plus side they are also born without the awesome shopping gene so it's not luck we get all the crap stuff! lol
So to my scrubber mates, I may not hug you or tell you what a great friend you are but don't hold your breath waiting for me to, it's just not in my bitch gene! lol
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Lesson Learned and a Mountain of Gratitude
Thursday 28th April 2011
Today I learned my lesson. After being on a serious high on Tuesday and crashing to a serious low yesterday I reverted to my old "why me" vicitm mentality that I always do. I felt hurt. After a night of no sleep and a lot of tears I get it and I am totally grateful!
I know this may sound crazy that I am grateful about feeling hurt but I will explain.
I now know (which I have suspected for sometime now) that I am not perfect, and even better than that, I don't have to be. It is not my job to try and make everyone happy, that is something that they can only do for themselves and I cannot base my happiness or sadness on how I have made other people feel. What others think of me is none of my business.
I now know that I am:
a wife
a mother
a friend
a good person
a bitch
strong
helpful
happy
outspoken
loud
obnoxious
and I seriously need to think before I speak (the whole brain filter thing has never worked with me very well but at least you will know my honest opinion - unfortunately it's whether you like it or not!)
To sum it up I am human.
A dear friend wrote something on my fb page about how her daughter answers her when she asks "what is she". This gorgeous little thing says "Great! Fantastic!beautiful!fabulous and perfect just the way I am." Sometimes the smallest people have the biggest impact and I thank you for this.
So love me or hate me, it's up to you but either way I will always be grateful for meeting you as I realise, good or bad, you help me to be the person I am and despite all my flaws I finally like who I am.
Today I learned my lesson. After being on a serious high on Tuesday and crashing to a serious low yesterday I reverted to my old "why me" vicitm mentality that I always do. I felt hurt. After a night of no sleep and a lot of tears I get it and I am totally grateful!
I know this may sound crazy that I am grateful about feeling hurt but I will explain.
I now know (which I have suspected for sometime now) that I am not perfect, and even better than that, I don't have to be. It is not my job to try and make everyone happy, that is something that they can only do for themselves and I cannot base my happiness or sadness on how I have made other people feel. What others think of me is none of my business.
I now know that I am:
a wife
a mother
a friend
a good person
a bitch
strong
helpful
happy
outspoken
loud
obnoxious
and I seriously need to think before I speak (the whole brain filter thing has never worked with me very well but at least you will know my honest opinion - unfortunately it's whether you like it or not!)
To sum it up I am human.
A dear friend wrote something on my fb page about how her daughter answers her when she asks "what is she". This gorgeous little thing says "Great! Fantastic!beautiful!fabulo
So love me or hate me, it's up to you but either way I will always be grateful for meeting you as I realise, good or bad, you help me to be the person I am and despite all my flaws I finally like who I am.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
On Top of the World
Tuesday 26th April 2011
Today wasn't a day about exercise or physical health but about spritual health, which I consider to be equally as important.
Today 2 of my friends and I went to have a reading with the lovliest medium/clairvoyant. Up until this weekend I had been feeling totally low and cursed for months. My close friends have always been there and have helped my work my way through this cursed feeling but it always kept rearing it's ugly head. It didn't help that I was feeling fantastic medically either but I do think they were linked together in a way.
After my reading this morning all the questions I had in my mind and about myself have been answered and my fears have been put to rest! I'm not saying life will be easy all the time or anything like that but I have a new, refreshed and positive outlook on my journey. I know that I need to stop undervaluing myself and start trusting my instincts and stop outside influences from questioning my intuition and feelings. I also know that I am a control freak and I need to let go and just let things happen because they will whether I want them to or not!
This new feeling of calm is fantastic and I wish that I bottle it and share it with you all!!
Today wasn't a day about exercise or physical health but about spritual health, which I consider to be equally as important.
Today 2 of my friends and I went to have a reading with the lovliest medium/clairvoyant. Up until this weekend I had been feeling totally low and cursed for months. My close friends have always been there and have helped my work my way through this cursed feeling but it always kept rearing it's ugly head. It didn't help that I was feeling fantastic medically either but I do think they were linked together in a way.
After my reading this morning all the questions I had in my mind and about myself have been answered and my fears have been put to rest! I'm not saying life will be easy all the time or anything like that but I have a new, refreshed and positive outlook on my journey. I know that I need to stop undervaluing myself and start trusting my instincts and stop outside influences from questioning my intuition and feelings. I also know that I am a control freak and I need to let go and just let things happen because they will whether I want them to or not!
This new feeling of calm is fantastic and I wish that I bottle it and share it with you all!!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Changing Gears
Monday 25th April 2011 - Anzac Day
Today has been a very quiet day. We didn't go to the dawn service or to the march or anything like that and have been watching coverage of the different services on the television. It's humbling to hear the stories of service men and women talk about their experiences during the different wars and what they had to endure. I certainly feel very lucky to have lived such a sheltered life!! Seeing this footage today certainly makes you think about what has been sacrificed so we can live the way we do and puts a lot of things into perspective.
This blog has been very helpful to shame me into staying on track on my quest for health and weightloss but I have felt over the past week or so that I have changed in my own way of thinking. I have found that I have allowed life (and some people in my life) get me down and I then start to feel resentful that I don't get to spend time of the things that are important to me. I am slowly learning to say no if I can't do something instead of making myself sicker with stress trying to please everyone.
I have been very blessed to have a fantastic hubby and children and also fantastic parents and a few very close friends that allow me to be myself. These people know the real me and it is comforting to also know they like me for who I am and not what I can do for them. I now have the confidence to be just me and know that that's okay! Our friendships are also strong enough that they will tell me to suck it up when I need to hear it and vice versa. This is what I definitely need because I know I can get caught up in myself and sometimes need that friendly push to get over myself. For this I will always be so thankful for meeting such strong, honest and fun people!!
This newfound knowledge has been a real comfort and has given me the strength to forge forward and keep trying (and sometimes failing) new and fun things. It's also enjoyable to try these fun new things with my friends who always are up for a bit of adventure and fun too.
I am still feeling the pain of my pole dancing venture in my left shoulder and although I may have trouble changing the gears in the car I have changed the gears in my life and I thank my lovely support network for that!!
Today has been a very quiet day. We didn't go to the dawn service or to the march or anything like that and have been watching coverage of the different services on the television. It's humbling to hear the stories of service men and women talk about their experiences during the different wars and what they had to endure. I certainly feel very lucky to have lived such a sheltered life!! Seeing this footage today certainly makes you think about what has been sacrificed so we can live the way we do and puts a lot of things into perspective.
This blog has been very helpful to shame me into staying on track on my quest for health and weightloss but I have felt over the past week or so that I have changed in my own way of thinking. I have found that I have allowed life (and some people in my life) get me down and I then start to feel resentful that I don't get to spend time of the things that are important to me. I am slowly learning to say no if I can't do something instead of making myself sicker with stress trying to please everyone.
I have been very blessed to have a fantastic hubby and children and also fantastic parents and a few very close friends that allow me to be myself. These people know the real me and it is comforting to also know they like me for who I am and not what I can do for them. I now have the confidence to be just me and know that that's okay! Our friendships are also strong enough that they will tell me to suck it up when I need to hear it and vice versa. This is what I definitely need because I know I can get caught up in myself and sometimes need that friendly push to get over myself. For this I will always be so thankful for meeting such strong, honest and fun people!!
This newfound knowledge has been a real comfort and has given me the strength to forge forward and keep trying (and sometimes failing) new and fun things. It's also enjoyable to try these fun new things with my friends who always are up for a bit of adventure and fun too.
I am still feeling the pain of my pole dancing venture in my left shoulder and although I may have trouble changing the gears in the car I have changed the gears in my life and I thank my lovely support network for that!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Wrath of the Pole Gods!
Sunday 24th April 2011
Oh My God!! Every single muscle in my body is bitch slapping me on the inside today! I cannot move without feeling it! I never thought that pole dancing could cause so much pain!! I can honestly say this is the most I have ever hurt after a workout. And that doesn't include the bruises!! Talk about using my total body! If you're looking for an awesome total body workout this is definitely it! And to top it off it is soooooo much fun!
I have been pretty soft this morning and have only gone to the markets and haven't done much more than that. Now that lunch is finished I think it may be time for a walk. Unfortunately for the poor dog she will have to stay at home because my poor arms don't have the strength to hold 42kg of fluffy hyperactivity!
I hope you're all enjoying your Easter!
Oh My God!! Every single muscle in my body is bitch slapping me on the inside today! I cannot move without feeling it! I never thought that pole dancing could cause so much pain!! I can honestly say this is the most I have ever hurt after a workout. And that doesn't include the bruises!! Talk about using my total body! If you're looking for an awesome total body workout this is definitely it! And to top it off it is soooooo much fun!
I have been pretty soft this morning and have only gone to the markets and haven't done much more than that. Now that lunch is finished I think it may be time for a walk. Unfortunately for the poor dog she will have to stay at home because my poor arms don't have the strength to hold 42kg of fluffy hyperactivity!
I hope you're all enjoying your Easter!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Mole on A Pole
Saturday 23 April 2011
Woo hoo I finally made it to my first pole dancing class!! I can now feel every single muscle in my body!! OMG what a workout! Those girls make it look so easy! I struggled just climbing up with pole without letting go and flipping my head around, and the firemans spin is another story altogether!! I can now say that not all pole dancers are sexy because I was just downright tragic! I don't know how the instructor didn't fall off her pole laughing!
If this is the basics I don't know how they do the professional stuff! All I can say is I hope they don't have any cameras in the classroom or I will end up being a you tube comedy phenomenon! I am just grateful that the pole didn't break under my weight! lol
Thank God I have a whole week until my next class to recover! I think a day of Easter Egg therapy may be in order tomorrow because I have a funny feeling I won't be able to move any part of my body by then! Have a Happy Easter everyone!!
Woo hoo I finally made it to my first pole dancing class!! I can now feel every single muscle in my body!! OMG what a workout! Those girls make it look so easy! I struggled just climbing up with pole without letting go and flipping my head around, and the firemans spin is another story altogether!! I can now say that not all pole dancers are sexy because I was just downright tragic! I don't know how the instructor didn't fall off her pole laughing!
If this is the basics I don't know how they do the professional stuff! All I can say is I hope they don't have any cameras in the classroom or I will end up being a you tube comedy phenomenon! I am just grateful that the pole didn't break under my weight! lol
Thank God I have a whole week until my next class to recover! I think a day of Easter Egg therapy may be in order tomorrow because I have a funny feeling I won't be able to move any part of my body by then! Have a Happy Easter everyone!!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Coming Out of the Closet
Friday 22nd April 2011
Although it is Good Friday it was not a day of rest for this little black duck! I was woken at 6.00am by my youngest miss to go for a morning walk with her, hubby and the dog. It was a great way to start the day. Walking our crazy dog is the best resistance training you can get! Have you ever tried to walk 42kg of hyperactivity pulling you in every direction? It's definitely a workout!
After our walk and nice breakfast I decided today was the day to finally finish the last area of painting, which was inside our wardrobe. We hadn't worried about it before because it wasn't very noticeable and we would have to take everything out and I knew that with out luck someone would want to come and have a look while the place is a mess. luckily now that we've signed with a new agent, we knew he wasn't going to readvertise it on the internet until after the Easter break so there was no chance of anyone coming in while the place is a mess.
So a quiet public holiday turned into an awesome workout day of walking, painting and carrying junk to the skip! Luckily hubby has his mother up from Sydney to keep him company while I worked because he still isn't allowed to lift anything after his hernia operation. Anyway tomorrow is my pole dancing class, let's hope that the pole Gods are smiling on me this time!!
Although it is Good Friday it was not a day of rest for this little black duck! I was woken at 6.00am by my youngest miss to go for a morning walk with her, hubby and the dog. It was a great way to start the day. Walking our crazy dog is the best resistance training you can get! Have you ever tried to walk 42kg of hyperactivity pulling you in every direction? It's definitely a workout!
After our walk and nice breakfast I decided today was the day to finally finish the last area of painting, which was inside our wardrobe. We hadn't worried about it before because it wasn't very noticeable and we would have to take everything out and I knew that with out luck someone would want to come and have a look while the place is a mess. luckily now that we've signed with a new agent, we knew he wasn't going to readvertise it on the internet until after the Easter break so there was no chance of anyone coming in while the place is a mess.
So a quiet public holiday turned into an awesome workout day of walking, painting and carrying junk to the skip! Luckily hubby has his mother up from Sydney to keep him company while I worked because he still isn't allowed to lift anything after his hernia operation. Anyway tomorrow is my pole dancing class, let's hope that the pole Gods are smiling on me this time!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Junk out of the Trunk
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Today was a very theraputic day for me! Thanks to the God awful weather we didn't get to go for our pre breakfast walk (it also didn't help that I was totally exhausted this morning!). How was it theraputic?
I had a skip delivered today so we could get rid of a lot of our junk to declutter the house. I had my friend's kids here along with mine and all four of them were awesome helpers in filling up the skip in record time. The thing that made it theraputic was the I decided to get rid of some of the emotional baggage and inner stresses that we all hold onto (and that I can never seem to let go of) with the physical rubbish that we were throwing out. I can't believe how much negative crap I had held onto! No wonder I'm overweight!! lol. Isn't it funny that the people you see who seem to have it altogether all the time are the ones that seem to be the total mess inside!! I have learned to never assume that because someone seems strong and invincible that they are - it's the ones that never say there is a problem that you have to worry about! My friends who seem the strongest and never complain are the ones carrying the heaviest load!
Anyway enough of my babbling, I am feeling 20kg lighter and have made plenty of mental space to load up the next 10 years of crap! lol
I am looking forward to a weekend of decluttering and family bonding time. What other way is there to spend the public holidays!!
Today was a very theraputic day for me! Thanks to the God awful weather we didn't get to go for our pre breakfast walk (it also didn't help that I was totally exhausted this morning!). How was it theraputic?
I had a skip delivered today so we could get rid of a lot of our junk to declutter the house. I had my friend's kids here along with mine and all four of them were awesome helpers in filling up the skip in record time. The thing that made it theraputic was the I decided to get rid of some of the emotional baggage and inner stresses that we all hold onto (and that I can never seem to let go of) with the physical rubbish that we were throwing out. I can't believe how much negative crap I had held onto! No wonder I'm overweight!! lol. Isn't it funny that the people you see who seem to have it altogether all the time are the ones that seem to be the total mess inside!! I have learned to never assume that because someone seems strong and invincible that they are - it's the ones that never say there is a problem that you have to worry about! My friends who seem the strongest and never complain are the ones carrying the heaviest load!
Anyway enough of my babbling, I am feeling 20kg lighter and have made plenty of mental space to load up the next 10 years of crap! lol
I am looking forward to a weekend of decluttering and family bonding time. What other way is there to spend the public holidays!!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Waking up with a Walk
Monday 18th April 2011
What an unbelievably rainy day, it could only mean one thing...... it's school holidays!!
I had given the girls the heads up last night and said that if they woke me early enough we would go for a morning walk before starting our day. They were that excited to go out before breakfast that we were up and ready and out the door by 6.30am. What other motivation can be better than your girls wanting to come for a walk and spend time with you!! I feel so blessed to be close with them and that we all enjoy each other's company.
We all enjoyed it so much that we have agreed to make it a daily ritual while we are on holidays. It will certainly get us prepared for the walk to school routine when the next term starts. At least while I am at home with the girls and can't get to the gym we are keeping active and healthy - gotta burn some calories before that damn evil Easter Bunny comes and sabotages my quest for a smaller butt!!
What an unbelievably rainy day, it could only mean one thing...... it's school holidays!!
I had given the girls the heads up last night and said that if they woke me early enough we would go for a morning walk before starting our day. They were that excited to go out before breakfast that we were up and ready and out the door by 6.30am. What other motivation can be better than your girls wanting to come for a walk and spend time with you!! I feel so blessed to be close with them and that we all enjoy each other's company.
We all enjoyed it so much that we have agreed to make it a daily ritual while we are on holidays. It will certainly get us prepared for the walk to school routine when the next term starts. At least while I am at home with the girls and can't get to the gym we are keeping active and healthy - gotta burn some calories before that damn evil Easter Bunny comes and sabotages my quest for a smaller butt!!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Dancing Queen
Sunday 17th April 2011
Today I took action and instead of chilling out on the lounge with an extra cup of tea this morning, I got up and did a bit of Zumba on the Wii instead. I absolutely love dancing and have to say that it certainly doesn't feel like exercise because I love it so much. Don't get me wrong, I still sweat and get puffed and sometimes confused at the steps but I love every minute of it.
Although our family has had a quiet weekend at home while hubby recovers from his operation, I have had a huge weekend of getting things done around the house that get forgotten on a day to day basis. It feels so good uncluttering the place and getting things clean. It's like an overhaul for our life as well as my health.
I read a quote today and it said "In the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years" -Abraham Lincoln
This quote struck a real chord with me. I would rather get out there and give it my all than sit back and watch life pass me by. So if it means getting up earlier every morning and dancing before breakfast then at least I am starting the day doing something I love, that has to be the perfect start to a day then doesn't it!!
Today I took action and instead of chilling out on the lounge with an extra cup of tea this morning, I got up and did a bit of Zumba on the Wii instead. I absolutely love dancing and have to say that it certainly doesn't feel like exercise because I love it so much. Don't get me wrong, I still sweat and get puffed and sometimes confused at the steps but I love every minute of it.
Although our family has had a quiet weekend at home while hubby recovers from his operation, I have had a huge weekend of getting things done around the house that get forgotten on a day to day basis. It feels so good uncluttering the place and getting things clean. It's like an overhaul for our life as well as my health.
I read a quote today and it said "In the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years" -Abraham Lincoln
This quote struck a real chord with me. I would rather get out there and give it my all than sit back and watch life pass me by. So if it means getting up earlier every morning and dancing before breakfast then at least I am starting the day doing something I love, that has to be the perfect start to a day then doesn't it!!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
The Mole Without a Pole and a Date with Gym
Saturday 16th April 2011
Today was meant to be my first day at pole dancing but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. I think the pole gods are against me!!
Yesterday hubby had a hernia operation, all went well but he is a bit sore today and the hospital advised it best to have someone with him for the first 24hrs which is understandable. That means no pole dancing for me! I have learnt over the years not to push something that doesn't come easy so there must be some reason why I shouldn't be going since this is the second time I have tried and something has happened so I couldn't
It's all good though, I am no sitting back and letting it get the better of me I have taken the first steps for joining the gym and will be heading down there in the morning with all my details.
Hot bod here I come!! lol
Today was meant to be my first day at pole dancing but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. I think the pole gods are against me!!
Yesterday hubby had a hernia operation, all went well but he is a bit sore today and the hospital advised it best to have someone with him for the first 24hrs which is understandable. That means no pole dancing for me! I have learnt over the years not to push something that doesn't come easy so there must be some reason why I shouldn't be going since this is the second time I have tried and something has happened so I couldn't
It's all good though, I am no sitting back and letting it get the better of me I have taken the first steps for joining the gym and will be heading down there in the morning with all my details.
Hot bod here I come!! lol
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Waiting Game
Friday 15th April 2011
I have hijacked my hubby's laptop again so I can do another blog instead of sitting here twiddling my thumbs. I swear to God I spend more time in my life waiting for something or someone more than I do anything else!! At the moment I am at home waiting for our new real estate agents to arrive and also waiting for a call from the hospital to pick up hubby after his hernia operation.
There is nothing more frustrating than not know how long something is going to be that you're waiting for so you can't start anything new or go anywhere. All I can say is lucky the new Harry Potter movie was released today so it can entertain the kids and leave me with a little shred of sanity!!
Before my hubby headed in this morning he moved the very last lot of the rocks for our project. I am so glad he could do it because I still can't feel my arms, legs, back or tummy muscles (yes I must have some muscles in there somewhere!!lol) Thankfully I only had to rake everything so it was smooth a neat (and can I just say that was hard enough on my poor tired muscles). At least it means I got an awesome workout!! Anyway I will now go back to my waiting waiting waiting. Thank you Blogger for occupying my bored waiting mind for a few minutes!!
I have hijacked my hubby's laptop again so I can do another blog instead of sitting here twiddling my thumbs. I swear to God I spend more time in my life waiting for something or someone more than I do anything else!! At the moment I am at home waiting for our new real estate agents to arrive and also waiting for a call from the hospital to pick up hubby after his hernia operation.
There is nothing more frustrating than not know how long something is going to be that you're waiting for so you can't start anything new or go anywhere. All I can say is lucky the new Harry Potter movie was released today so it can entertain the kids and leave me with a little shred of sanity!!
Before my hubby headed in this morning he moved the very last lot of the rocks for our project. I am so glad he could do it because I still can't feel my arms, legs, back or tummy muscles (yes I must have some muscles in there somewhere!!lol) Thankfully I only had to rake everything so it was smooth a neat (and can I just say that was hard enough on my poor tired muscles). At least it means I got an awesome workout!! Anyway I will now go back to my waiting waiting waiting. Thank you Blogger for occupying my bored waiting mind for a few minutes!!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Rocky Road and a Laptop Hijack
Thursday 14th April 2011
I have currently hijacked my hubby's work laptop so I could quickly write out this blog. It has been so weird not having a computer to keep me distracted and oh what a week!! If there was any week that I could've had heaps to write about this would've been the one but of course my brain has now forgotten half of it!! lol
We have been making some changes around the home and have signed on with a new agent to refresh our house selling process after the Easter break so hopefully we'll get some results!! Talk about a hair pulling out process!! No wonder my poor hubby is bald!
One thing that we have been doing is filling in a bland area with a nice rock feature. Guess who has been the lucky chook who gets to move the rocks? At least it is an awesome workout! I have been very good this week and have been keeping up the walking and physical exercise by rock moving, although unfortunately I didn't make it to my favourite zumba this week due to me being in the foulest mood that I just couldn't shake - don't you hate those days!!
Anyway hubby is off for a hernia operation tomorrow and then we're having a visit next week from my mother in law for a week while the kids are on school holidays so there will be plenty of time and reasons for me to hit the pavement (and perhaps a few punching bags!!! aaarrrgh) I hope the man-op won't be too painful! lol
Anyway, hopefully I'll have the blog back on track when we get our laptop back but I will keep trying to hijack hubby's until ours is returned. Oops here he comes! If he asks I wasn't here! Lol
I have currently hijacked my hubby's work laptop so I could quickly write out this blog. It has been so weird not having a computer to keep me distracted and oh what a week!! If there was any week that I could've had heaps to write about this would've been the one but of course my brain has now forgotten half of it!! lol
We have been making some changes around the home and have signed on with a new agent to refresh our house selling process after the Easter break so hopefully we'll get some results!! Talk about a hair pulling out process!! No wonder my poor hubby is bald!
One thing that we have been doing is filling in a bland area with a nice rock feature. Guess who has been the lucky chook who gets to move the rocks? At least it is an awesome workout! I have been very good this week and have been keeping up the walking and physical exercise by rock moving, although unfortunately I didn't make it to my favourite zumba this week due to me being in the foulest mood that I just couldn't shake - don't you hate those days!!
Anyway hubby is off for a hernia operation tomorrow and then we're having a visit next week from my mother in law for a week while the kids are on school holidays so there will be plenty of time and reasons for me to hit the pavement (and perhaps a few punching bags!!! aaarrrgh) I hope the man-op won't be too painful! lol
Anyway, hopefully I'll have the blog back on track when we get our laptop back but I will keep trying to hijack hubby's until ours is returned. Oops here he comes! If he asks I wasn't here! Lol
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Fun Fursday
Thursday 7th April 2011
I must have rocks in my head!! You think I would've learnt by now but nooooo I go and do it again! I take the stupid dog for a walk! I am currently sipping on a vodka and to calm the nerves so I don't have nightmares about flying bits of fluff and strangers who have been violated by my furry avenger of a dog to and from the way to school.
If you are one of the people who was subjected to my crazy mutt I am sosososososososo SORRY!! lol
At least it's a good workout for my guns! lol. I am starting to think that instead of joining the gym I can hire out Swiper for people to take for walks, it's a guaranteed total body workout, I just can't guarantee your sanity by the end of the session!!
Anyway now that I have relived my walk this morning it is now time for me to have another vodka, I think I may be suffering from post fur-matic stupid syndrome!! lol
I must have rocks in my head!! You think I would've learnt by now but nooooo I go and do it again! I take the stupid dog for a walk! I am currently sipping on a vodka and to calm the nerves so I don't have nightmares about flying bits of fluff and strangers who have been violated by my furry avenger of a dog to and from the way to school.
If you are one of the people who was subjected to my crazy mutt I am sosososososososo SORRY!! lol
At least it's a good workout for my guns! lol. I am starting to think that instead of joining the gym I can hire out Swiper for people to take for walks, it's a guaranteed total body workout, I just can't guarantee your sanity by the end of the session!!
Anyway now that I have relived my walk this morning it is now time for me to have another vodka, I think I may be suffering from post fur-matic stupid syndrome!! lol
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
All Tuckered Out
Wednesday 6th April 2011
Well by now you will notice that a lot of my blogs are missing the key element that this blog was meant to be about - exercise and weight loss!! As you will have worked out by now that I am a born procrastinator. Not only that I always find myself volunteering for everything and then I have no time left!
Today I had my first day at the kids tuckshop (which everyone who knows me knows that is something I swore I would never do!!) I have to admit it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but I will also admit that I am exhausted! I know I am soft but I have gotten too used to my retirement lifestyle!! Especially since hubby is away and I still have to get everything done around the house for the weekend inspections.
Anyway tomorrow is a new day and it will also be the first day that I will be able to walk and I am making the most of it so the rain better stay away or I will be getting very wet!
Well by now you will notice that a lot of my blogs are missing the key element that this blog was meant to be about - exercise and weight loss!! As you will have worked out by now that I am a born procrastinator. Not only that I always find myself volunteering for everything and then I have no time left!
Today I had my first day at the kids tuckshop (which everyone who knows me knows that is something I swore I would never do!!) I have to admit it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but I will also admit that I am exhausted! I know I am soft but I have gotten too used to my retirement lifestyle!! Especially since hubby is away and I still have to get everything done around the house for the weekend inspections.
Anyway tomorrow is a new day and it will also be the first day that I will be able to walk and I am making the most of it so the rain better stay away or I will be getting very wet!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Today I am the Statue
Tuesday 5th April 2011
I have noticed that since I have had a quiet last few days that my mind has started to work in overtime. I am a habitual stewer who thinks and rethinks everything over and over in my mind until I drive myself (and sometimes those around me) totally nuts!!
I know things are a lot easier now I am not working but I am a total control freak and can't handle things being out of control. The one thing that is out of my control at the moment is the sale of our house (or the fact that our house hasn't sold) I know it's a slow market but I am ready to move on so in my mind the universe should accommodate!! I think I am suffering a slight case of princess syndrome! lol
I read today that while you keep walking down the same road your destination will never change so today I stepped off the path!! Instead of waiting for things to happen I started new wheels in motion!! I must admit it was a huge step for me because I don't like to upset anyone or deal with anything serious but I did it!!
The other step I am taking is I have decided that I am going to join Chandler gym. I find too many excuses and reasons as to why I don't get out to do things and I know that the bargain queen in me won't let me make excuses not to go to the gym if I am paying for it! Hey, if that's what works to get me there then so be it!! There are no more excuses, it's time for me to move to the mountain and stop waiting for the mountain to move to me. Now if only I could stop thinking then everything will be rosy!! lol
I have noticed that since I have had a quiet last few days that my mind has started to work in overtime. I am a habitual stewer who thinks and rethinks everything over and over in my mind until I drive myself (and sometimes those around me) totally nuts!!
I know things are a lot easier now I am not working but I am a total control freak and can't handle things being out of control. The one thing that is out of my control at the moment is the sale of our house (or the fact that our house hasn't sold) I know it's a slow market but I am ready to move on so in my mind the universe should accommodate!! I think I am suffering a slight case of princess syndrome! lol
I read today that while you keep walking down the same road your destination will never change so today I stepped off the path!! Instead of waiting for things to happen I started new wheels in motion!! I must admit it was a huge step for me because I don't like to upset anyone or deal with anything serious but I did it!!
The other step I am taking is I have decided that I am going to join Chandler gym. I find too many excuses and reasons as to why I don't get out to do things and I know that the bargain queen in me won't let me make excuses not to go to the gym if I am paying for it! Hey, if that's what works to get me there then so be it!! There are no more excuses, it's time for me to move to the mountain and stop waiting for the mountain to move to me. Now if only I could stop thinking then everything will be rosy!! lol
Monday, April 4, 2011
You Give Me Fever
Monday 4th April 2011
It has been a very quiet start to the week. Miss youngest daughter was at home today (after an argument and sulk) with high fevers. I always know when my kids stay home that they're genuinely sick because they love to go to school no matter how they feel - I just hope they feel like that when they hit high school! lol
Even though it's not nice to have the kids feeling sick I have to say it was so nice not having to stress over who was going to fill my shift at work so I could stay home, or even worse, what would I do if there was no one to help fill in at work! These little things used to make me feel so terrible and stress me out because I always want to be there for them when they're sick.
We had a nice quiet day at home. Little miss watched a million movies while I baked cookies and did a bit of cleaning. We even had time for some cuddles on the lounge. These are the moments I treasure with both my girls.
I have to say I was not in a zumba frame of mind after such a mellow day at home but once I got there it didn't take long for something to happen to have us all in fits of giggles and the old zumba zing kicks straight back in!! Although I think from now on I will have to take a torch with me for the walk to and from the hall so we don't run into any more rogue rats on the path!! I don't think my bladder could take it again! lol
It has been a very quiet start to the week. Miss youngest daughter was at home today (after an argument and sulk) with high fevers. I always know when my kids stay home that they're genuinely sick because they love to go to school no matter how they feel - I just hope they feel like that when they hit high school! lol
Even though it's not nice to have the kids feeling sick I have to say it was so nice not having to stress over who was going to fill my shift at work so I could stay home, or even worse, what would I do if there was no one to help fill in at work! These little things used to make me feel so terrible and stress me out because I always want to be there for them when they're sick.
We had a nice quiet day at home. Little miss watched a million movies while I baked cookies and did a bit of cleaning. We even had time for some cuddles on the lounge. These are the moments I treasure with both my girls.
I have to say I was not in a zumba frame of mind after such a mellow day at home but once I got there it didn't take long for something to happen to have us all in fits of giggles and the old zumba zing kicks straight back in!! Although I think from now on I will have to take a torch with me for the walk to and from the hall so we don't run into any more rogue rats on the path!! I don't think my bladder could take it again! lol
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Back to Basics
Sunday 3rd April 2011
Today was another fantastic family day! I figure the kids only want to spend time with you until a certain age and then it's all about hanging out with their mates (as it should be too) so I am determined to spend as much time with them while they still want us to. We started out late this morning because our eldest girl was still so tired after camp. We actually woke her at about 9.10am because we were sick of waititing. We then headed down to watch our friend's boys play their footy game. Everyone who knows me knows I am not a sporty person and have no idea of rules or anything like that but I love the atmosphere down there! Plus they are also fun to watch.
At lunch time we headed down to the waterfront to meet up with one of our youngest daughter's friends for lunch. They had arranged to meet up for a play this weekend while they were at school so luckily they told us of their plans so we could make it happen!! It was a great way to spend the afternoon (even though our little missy stacked it off the flying fox). They are such cute little friends and are both a tad mad which makes it quite entertaining for us parents to sit and watch.
It's funny how you forget how much fun the simple things are, and how cheap they are as well!! We have been working so hard for so long that we forgot how easy life can be and we are really enjoying rediscovering the cheap and simple things now that I am not working and we are back on a budget. Although I don't think that we will have the hot chip lunch every week or my butt will get even bigger!! lol
Today was another fantastic family day! I figure the kids only want to spend time with you until a certain age and then it's all about hanging out with their mates (as it should be too) so I am determined to spend as much time with them while they still want us to. We started out late this morning because our eldest girl was still so tired after camp. We actually woke her at about 9.10am because we were sick of waititing. We then headed down to watch our friend's boys play their footy game. Everyone who knows me knows I am not a sporty person and have no idea of rules or anything like that but I love the atmosphere down there! Plus they are also fun to watch.
At lunch time we headed down to the waterfront to meet up with one of our youngest daughter's friends for lunch. They had arranged to meet up for a play this weekend while they were at school so luckily they told us of their plans so we could make it happen!! It was a great way to spend the afternoon (even though our little missy stacked it off the flying fox). They are such cute little friends and are both a tad mad which makes it quite entertaining for us parents to sit and watch.
It's funny how you forget how much fun the simple things are, and how cheap they are as well!! We have been working so hard for so long that we forgot how easy life can be and we are really enjoying rediscovering the cheap and simple things now that I am not working and we are back on a budget. Although I don't think that we will have the hot chip lunch every week or my butt will get even bigger!! lol
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Lazy Lurgy Days
Saturday 2nd April 2011
I am having one of those lazy days just mooching about on the lounge with the start of a lurgy. I absolutely hate hate hate lounging around and doing nothing for a long time so I did venture out this morning for a spot of grocery shopping (I know I lead an exciting life hey!!)
But after an exciting morning at the grocery store it is now back at home mooching about with a temperature and a sore head. Unfortunately I even lack the energy to go for a walk so I will just have to put it off until tomorrow. Sometimes it totally sux being human and having to give into these sort of things. If I'm gonna get a lurgy why can't I get one which will reduce the size of my butt and keep it off!! Now that's a lurgy I wouldn't complain about!
Sorry for the very unexciting blog today with no exercise. Tomorrow is a new day and I plan to be back at the top of my game by then!
I am having one of those lazy days just mooching about on the lounge with the start of a lurgy. I absolutely hate hate hate lounging around and doing nothing for a long time so I did venture out this morning for a spot of grocery shopping (I know I lead an exciting life hey!!)
But after an exciting morning at the grocery store it is now back at home mooching about with a temperature and a sore head. Unfortunately I even lack the energy to go for a walk so I will just have to put it off until tomorrow. Sometimes it totally sux being human and having to give into these sort of things. If I'm gonna get a lurgy why can't I get one which will reduce the size of my butt and keep it off!! Now that's a lurgy I wouldn't complain about!
Sorry for the very unexciting blog today with no exercise. Tomorrow is a new day and I plan to be back at the top of my game by then!
Friday, April 1, 2011
April Fools and Camping Tales
Friday 1st April 2011
Happy April Fools Day!!
My big girl finally came home from camp today!! I can't believe how quiet it has been at home without her! She had an awesome time and is full of stories about her good times, I even got a meal by meal rundown on the food!
Although it was quiet here it was nice spending some one on one time with my youngest girl. It's always nice to have some alone time with each of my girls, they are so different so each moment is special.
We walked to school this morning just the two of us since big sister was still at camp and dad was at work. Not only did we walk a little faster but there was no fighting which was awesome!! It was just a comfortable casual walk and chat about everything.
As much as I missed my big girl and I felt like something was missing the whole time she was gone (and I admit I jumped every time the phone rang in case there was something wrong! lol) I have had a great couple of days with my baby.
Now everyone is home and things are as they should be and we're having some quiet, girly time watching movies and relaxing after a big week until hubby gets home from work, then I think the fights will start on who will get to say hello first! Ha ha I wonder if I should warn him??
Happy April Fools Day!!
My big girl finally came home from camp today!! I can't believe how quiet it has been at home without her! She had an awesome time and is full of stories about her good times, I even got a meal by meal rundown on the food!
Although it was quiet here it was nice spending some one on one time with my youngest girl. It's always nice to have some alone time with each of my girls, they are so different so each moment is special.
We walked to school this morning just the two of us since big sister was still at camp and dad was at work. Not only did we walk a little faster but there was no fighting which was awesome!! It was just a comfortable casual walk and chat about everything.
As much as I missed my big girl and I felt like something was missing the whole time she was gone (and I admit I jumped every time the phone rang in case there was something wrong! lol) I have had a great couple of days with my baby.
Now everyone is home and things are as they should be and we're having some quiet, girly time watching movies and relaxing after a big week until hubby gets home from work, then I think the fights will start on who will get to say hello first! Ha ha I wonder if I should warn him??
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Cutting the Cord
Wednesday 30th March 2011
Today my big girl went off to grade 5 camp. She woke up before the sun with excitement and was ready to go to school at 6am. I still can't believe I am old enough to have one of my kids old enough to go to camp without me. It only seems like yesterday that she was a baby and totally dependant on me, and boy is it hard to get used to!!
Don't get me wrong, I am happy to see her go and just as excited for her as she is because I know how much fun she will have, but being the control freak that I am it is so hard to let go and trust that I have taught her enough to cope with out me. Gees I'm a sook, just imagine how pathetic I'll be when she's old enough to go out clubbing or get a job or a license!! lol
The other thing I find quite amusing is that her younger sister says she's gonna miss her even though all they have done lately is argue! Although I have to admit it is far to quiet here this afternoon.
Anyway since it has been absolutely horrible rainy weather all day (typical camping weather!) it has been an indoorsy day of cleaning and pottering about the house. This weather calls for an early pyjama movie arvo date for me and my youngest, the walking can wait till tomorrow :-)
Today my big girl went off to grade 5 camp. She woke up before the sun with excitement and was ready to go to school at 6am. I still can't believe I am old enough to have one of my kids old enough to go to camp without me. It only seems like yesterday that she was a baby and totally dependant on me, and boy is it hard to get used to!!
Don't get me wrong, I am happy to see her go and just as excited for her as she is because I know how much fun she will have, but being the control freak that I am it is so hard to let go and trust that I have taught her enough to cope with out me. Gees I'm a sook, just imagine how pathetic I'll be when she's old enough to go out clubbing or get a job or a license!! lol
The other thing I find quite amusing is that her younger sister says she's gonna miss her even though all they have done lately is argue! Although I have to admit it is far to quiet here this afternoon.
Anyway since it has been absolutely horrible rainy weather all day (typical camping weather!) it has been an indoorsy day of cleaning and pottering about the house. This weather calls for an early pyjama movie arvo date for me and my youngest, the walking can wait till tomorrow :-)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The best gain is a bargain!!
Tuesday 29th March 2011
I've decided life was getting far to serious that it's time to stop focussing on the negative and start making my own luck. So how did I do that today? I dolled myself up with some make up, a rocking tutu dress and some funky shoes and had a real girly day.
We started the morning by building up some energy with a coffee and a catch up with friends before heading over to the DFO or a few hours of retail bliss. OMG what unbelievable bargains!! We got such good awesome specials and to top it off I even found the one thing I went out there to look for in the first place and that never happens!! It's surprising when you change your outlook how different things seem to be!
Anyway I may not have gone for a walk or done any exercise but then again I am sure to have racked up a few kilometres looking for bargains so that has to count for something!
I've decided life was getting far to serious that it's time to stop focussing on the negative and start making my own luck. So how did I do that today? I dolled myself up with some make up, a rocking tutu dress and some funky shoes and had a real girly day.
We started the morning by building up some energy with a coffee and a catch up with friends before heading over to the DFO or a few hours of retail bliss. OMG what unbelievable bargains!! We got such good awesome specials and to top it off I even found the one thing I went out there to look for in the first place and that never happens!! It's surprising when you change your outlook how different things seem to be!
Anyway I may not have gone for a walk or done any exercise but then again I am sure to have racked up a few kilometres looking for bargains so that has to count for something!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Putting the sex in sexy
Monday 28th March 2011
Tonight I was lucky enough to have a zumba masterclass. And what better way to celebrate it than dress like a dickhead!! lol.
I'd like to say I put the sex in sexy with my outfit but I think it's more like I put the fright in frightful!!
So what did I wear?? Good ol' black tights with pink short shorts over the top and matching pink singlet with "attitude is everything" blazoned across the front. Oh and the hot pink headband ala let's get physical era (for all you Olivia Newton John fans you know what I mean!)
Lucky for me my dance moves were more frightful than my outfit!! Gees I thought I sucked with regular zumba but I exceeded my crappines tonight that's for sure!! Put it this way I won't be holding my breath waiting for the zumba people to come knocking at my door asking me to share my awesome moves! lol. I don't know they move like they do!!! It's like their hips and legs are double jointed and they can move every inch of their body in different directions all at the one time where as I seem to move my hip, it gets stuck then when I finally get it going in the other direction I get a wedgie, trip over then need to pee, because as any mother who has given birth knows that there's no such luxury as skipping or jumping or anything like that anymore! haha
Oh well I will be back there again next week because even though I suck at it, it's so much fun! So sorry to all the other ladies who have to witness my visual display of something that is so scary I am not sure what to call it!! lol
Tonight I was lucky enough to have a zumba masterclass. And what better way to celebrate it than dress like a dickhead!! lol.
I'd like to say I put the sex in sexy with my outfit but I think it's more like I put the fright in frightful!!
So what did I wear?? Good ol' black tights with pink short shorts over the top and matching pink singlet with "attitude is everything" blazoned across the front. Oh and the hot pink headband ala let's get physical era (for all you Olivia Newton John fans you know what I mean!)
Lucky for me my dance moves were more frightful than my outfit!! Gees I thought I sucked with regular zumba but I exceeded my crappines tonight that's for sure!! Put it this way I won't be holding my breath waiting for the zumba people to come knocking at my door asking me to share my awesome moves! lol. I don't know they move like they do!!! It's like their hips and legs are double jointed and they can move every inch of their body in different directions all at the one time where as I seem to move my hip, it gets stuck then when I finally get it going in the other direction I get a wedgie, trip over then need to pee, because as any mother who has given birth knows that there's no such luxury as skipping or jumping or anything like that anymore! haha
Oh well I will be back there again next week because even though I suck at it, it's so much fun! So sorry to all the other ladies who have to witness my visual display of something that is so scary I am not sure what to call it!! lol
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Family Day
Sunday 27th March 2011
Yesterday my youngest daughter came up to me and said "we're always so busy doing stuff and we never have time for a family day". What a reality check! I hadn't even realised that life had gotten so busy with work, house selling and other stuff that we had been neglecting the most important thing!
We took our daughters advice and put our family first for once and had a family day. It's so sad how easy this can slip by us and how we take them for granted. After today I can't see why we do it! We had an awesome day!
This morning started off with pancakes for the girls. I don't mind making pancakes because I don't like them much so I don't eat them (less calories for me which is a bonus!) and the girls loooooove them so to start the day with a treat for them is perfect. Then it was off to the markets to pick up some fresh fruit and veg for the week. It is sooooo much cheaper and the quality is the best. Especially their bananas which are only $2.50 a kilo and they're so meaty and delicious (I'm not sure if meaty is the right word for them but I don't know how else to explain it!) The girls love helping us pick out their favourite pieces of fruit and veg (if it was up to them we would've had a trolley full of double and triple bananas but we had to draw the line somewhere!)
After our trip to the markets we packed up our fishing gear and headed down to the bridge to cast a line off over the edge. Everyone caught themselves a guppy sized fish except for me! I will put that down to my awesome baiting abilities!! I stupidly once said that I was a master baiter and my hubby hasn't let me live that one down! lol
Since we didn't catch anything worth catching we were off to the fish shop to get some lovely fresh seafood and pretend it was our catch and headed home for a nice relaxing arvo topped off by an evening walk.
I can't believe how much better I feel (emotionally, mentally and physically) by taking some much needed time out for family day! When things seem to get you down I can definitely recommend a family day to boost your spirits back up!!
Yesterday my youngest daughter came up to me and said "we're always so busy doing stuff and we never have time for a family day". What a reality check! I hadn't even realised that life had gotten so busy with work, house selling and other stuff that we had been neglecting the most important thing!
We took our daughters advice and put our family first for once and had a family day. It's so sad how easy this can slip by us and how we take them for granted. After today I can't see why we do it! We had an awesome day!
This morning started off with pancakes for the girls. I don't mind making pancakes because I don't like them much so I don't eat them (less calories for me which is a bonus!) and the girls loooooove them so to start the day with a treat for them is perfect. Then it was off to the markets to pick up some fresh fruit and veg for the week. It is sooooo much cheaper and the quality is the best. Especially their bananas which are only $2.50 a kilo and they're so meaty and delicious (I'm not sure if meaty is the right word for them but I don't know how else to explain it!) The girls love helping us pick out their favourite pieces of fruit and veg (if it was up to them we would've had a trolley full of double and triple bananas but we had to draw the line somewhere!)
After our trip to the markets we packed up our fishing gear and headed down to the bridge to cast a line off over the edge. Everyone caught themselves a guppy sized fish except for me! I will put that down to my awesome baiting abilities!! I stupidly once said that I was a master baiter and my hubby hasn't let me live that one down! lol
Since we didn't catch anything worth catching we were off to the fish shop to get some lovely fresh seafood and pretend it was our catch and headed home for a nice relaxing arvo topped off by an evening walk.
I can't believe how much better I feel (emotionally, mentally and physically) by taking some much needed time out for family day! When things seem to get you down I can definitely recommend a family day to boost your spirits back up!!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Walking in circles
Saturday 26th March 2011
Ahhh it's Saturday again! Another Saturday of running around like a chook with it's head cut off getting ready for an open house and the having to make ourselves scarce while strangers come on through for a sticky beak. Come on people where are the genuine buyers with money!!!
We had a busy day running to appointments and other stuff - broken up by a nice lunch with a friend and finished off with a hearty roast and a family walk.
Hubby got the lucky job of taking Swiper's reigns and dealing with the furry feral while I could watch on in laughter only to think - is this what I look like when I'm walking her!!!
It's such gorgeous weather at the moment which is perfect for the after dinner walk. This is another reason why I love living in Queensland!
The after dinner walk was a perfect way to break up our groundhog Saturday. I think it might become a bit of a ritual!
Ahhh it's Saturday again! Another Saturday of running around like a chook with it's head cut off getting ready for an open house and the having to make ourselves scarce while strangers come on through for a sticky beak. Come on people where are the genuine buyers with money!!!
We had a busy day running to appointments and other stuff - broken up by a nice lunch with a friend and finished off with a hearty roast and a family walk.
Hubby got the lucky job of taking Swiper's reigns and dealing with the furry feral while I could watch on in laughter only to think - is this what I look like when I'm walking her!!!
It's such gorgeous weather at the moment which is perfect for the after dinner walk. This is another reason why I love living in Queensland!
The after dinner walk was a perfect way to break up our groundhog Saturday. I think it might become a bit of a ritual!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Who said mowing the lawn is boring!!
Friday 25th March 2011
Well it's the end of another week which means our usual open house Saturday (aaarrrrggghhh!!) I really wish we were in a lower price bracket to make it sell quicker because it's driving me insane!
Anyway my brain explosion for the morning was that I will mow the lawns. There was good reasons behind this insane decision. My hubby had a hernia at the moment and the open house is so early in the morning that I didn't want to wait till the last minute, and with the height of the grass at the moment you probably wouldn't have seen the house through it!!
I now have learnt that I should not mow the lawn without first locking up our furry ball of stupidity called Swiper Cinderella!!
I mowed the front lawns without any dramas or incidents and then I had to go inside the gate! Straight away she was ready to pounce!! It doesn't help that I'm super short and she's quite tall which makes the nose up bottom more achievable for her (and unfortunately since she has the attention span of a 1 year old she forgets that she's done it so she repeats it over and over and over again!!).
Anyway after that was over I cleaned the grass of all her crap so I could mow and straight away she laid a path in front of the mower for me to pick it up again. Then to top off the whole morning I had to run out of petrol and while I was getting more she decided to make a run for it and, in true Swiper fashion, visit every house on the block only to settle at the neighbour's (who also happens to be a police officer) house to visit with George the old golden lab who likes to poo on our front lawn. Unfortunately she wasn't bright enough to return the favour on their lawn (the only time in her furry life where she's decided to act like a lady!!).
Finally after 20 minutes of drool, running and me swearing I cornered her in the neighbour's front yard and had to carry her home (all 42kgs of her!!). And of course once she was in the yard I then couldn't get the stupid bloody mower to work!! Lucky for her I did or otherwise there would've been hell to pay!! Of course once that was over a bit of retail therapy was in order! But I have to admit it was definitely an awesome workout with a difference.
All I have to say after today is that if anyone is looking for was a big furry ball of stupidity let me know ;-)
Well it's the end of another week which means our usual open house Saturday (aaarrrrggghhh!!) I really wish we were in a lower price bracket to make it sell quicker because it's driving me insane!
Anyway my brain explosion for the morning was that I will mow the lawns. There was good reasons behind this insane decision. My hubby had a hernia at the moment and the open house is so early in the morning that I didn't want to wait till the last minute, and with the height of the grass at the moment you probably wouldn't have seen the house through it!!
I now have learnt that I should not mow the lawn without first locking up our furry ball of stupidity called Swiper Cinderella!!
I mowed the front lawns without any dramas or incidents and then I had to go inside the gate! Straight away she was ready to pounce!! It doesn't help that I'm super short and she's quite tall which makes the nose up bottom more achievable for her (and unfortunately since she has the attention span of a 1 year old she forgets that she's done it so she repeats it over and over and over again!!).
Anyway after that was over I cleaned the grass of all her crap so I could mow and straight away she laid a path in front of the mower for me to pick it up again. Then to top off the whole morning I had to run out of petrol and while I was getting more she decided to make a run for it and, in true Swiper fashion, visit every house on the block only to settle at the neighbour's (who also happens to be a police officer) house to visit with George the old golden lab who likes to poo on our front lawn. Unfortunately she wasn't bright enough to return the favour on their lawn (the only time in her furry life where she's decided to act like a lady!!).
Finally after 20 minutes of drool, running and me swearing I cornered her in the neighbour's front yard and had to carry her home (all 42kgs of her!!). And of course once she was in the yard I then couldn't get the stupid bloody mower to work!! Lucky for her I did or otherwise there would've been hell to pay!! Of course once that was over a bit of retail therapy was in order! But I have to admit it was definitely an awesome workout with a difference.
All I have to say after today is that if anyone is looking for was a big furry ball of stupidity let me know ;-)
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Flat as a Tack
Thursday 24th March 2011
Oh what a week!! I have had a number of obstacles thrown in my way to stop me from getting any exercise this week but I can proudly report that apart from yesterday I made it happen!! I have finally started to notice my pants getting looser which is also an extra incentive to keep going. I am still doing the Dukan diet and am so sick of meat, fish and eggs (and I did give in and have some theraputic chocolate last night) but I am going to keep on with it for the week before I can start of my veges and stuff.
I have to say though, I'm not sure if it's the big week I've had or the new diet but I am as flat as a tack!! Hopefully it's just a one day thingy because I have too much flab to lose to be tired for too long!!
I started today with our morning walk to school with the dog (you think I would've learnt my lesson by now! lol) Luckily today she was a bit tamer tan usual. She only chased one lady, sniffed a mans lap at the bus stop and tried to board a bus outside of the school after trying to steal the bus driver's cigarette outside!! When will I learn to leave her at home! lol
Oh what a week!! I have had a number of obstacles thrown in my way to stop me from getting any exercise this week but I can proudly report that apart from yesterday I made it happen!! I have finally started to notice my pants getting looser which is also an extra incentive to keep going. I am still doing the Dukan diet and am so sick of meat, fish and eggs (and I did give in and have some theraputic chocolate last night) but I am going to keep on with it for the week before I can start of my veges and stuff.
I have to say though, I'm not sure if it's the big week I've had or the new diet but I am as flat as a tack!! Hopefully it's just a one day thingy because I have too much flab to lose to be tired for too long!!
I started today with our morning walk to school with the dog (you think I would've learnt my lesson by now! lol) Luckily today she was a bit tamer tan usual. She only chased one lady, sniffed a mans lap at the bus stop and tried to board a bus outside of the school after trying to steal the bus driver's cigarette outside!! When will I learn to leave her at home! lol
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Budgie Smugglers and Bum Cracks
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Hahaha I'm sorry for the false enticement title of this blog but I am in one of those stupid random moods today and everything around me seemed to have something to do with bums or budgie smugglers!
I don't know whether it is this new diet or what but I have been in one of those moods where I can't stop laughing and doing stupid things. I apologise to anyone who got caught up in my nutty cyclone of stupidity but thank you for your input and participation into my crazy day! I am always happy to return the favour :-)
To wear off a bit of the madness (and because the Dukan Diet says I must walk 20 minutes a day) I walked home from school with the girls today. What a perfectly sunshiney day to be walking home and having a bit of girly time with the kids - I just wish all days could be this awesome!!
Hahaha I'm sorry for the false enticement title of this blog but I am in one of those stupid random moods today and everything around me seemed to have something to do with bums or budgie smugglers!
I don't know whether it is this new diet or what but I have been in one of those moods where I can't stop laughing and doing stupid things. I apologise to anyone who got caught up in my nutty cyclone of stupidity but thank you for your input and participation into my crazy day! I am always happy to return the favour :-)
To wear off a bit of the madness (and because the Dukan Diet says I must walk 20 minutes a day) I walked home from school with the girls today. What a perfectly sunshiney day to be walking home and having a bit of girly time with the kids - I just wish all days could be this awesome!!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Getting Jiggly With It
Monday 21st March 2011
After a non eventful weekend exercise wise I finally got the willpower to start the Dukan Diet. Day one and all is good. Although I don't know how I will go with the attack phase! I'm already missing my sugar hit!!
I had to work today to help train the new manager which I must admit I found hard actually working today!! I have gotten quite used to my forced retirement and really missed my walk this morning. Thank God for Zumba to give my my energy hit!
Again it was an awesome workout at zumba. I really love the fun atmosphere and the energetic workout. Although I have to admit I have a pit of a fashion faux pas tonight with my shirt. No there was no peek a boobie or anything like that but I noticed with my nice new gym top that although it has the "support bra" in it, it wasn't too supportive! Unfortunately (for everyone who had to witness it) instead of getting jiggy with it I was getting jiggly with it!! lol
I now will put this gym top on my list of things not to wear for a workout, right up there with white pants!! I definitely don't waant to scare off the other zumba enthusiasts!!
Hopefully I will start to feel some awesome effects from the Dukan diet and my new refreshed focus on reducing my butt!
After a non eventful weekend exercise wise I finally got the willpower to start the Dukan Diet. Day one and all is good. Although I don't know how I will go with the attack phase! I'm already missing my sugar hit!!
I had to work today to help train the new manager which I must admit I found hard actually working today!! I have gotten quite used to my forced retirement and really missed my walk this morning. Thank God for Zumba to give my my energy hit!
Again it was an awesome workout at zumba. I really love the fun atmosphere and the energetic workout. Although I have to admit I have a pit of a fashion faux pas tonight with my shirt. No there was no peek a boobie or anything like that but I noticed with my nice new gym top that although it has the "support bra" in it, it wasn't too supportive! Unfortunately (for everyone who had to witness it) instead of getting jiggy with it I was getting jiggly with it!! lol
I now will put this gym top on my list of things not to wear for a workout, right up there with white pants!! I definitely don't waant to scare off the other zumba enthusiasts!!
Hopefully I will start to feel some awesome effects from the Dukan diet and my new refreshed focus on reducing my butt!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
To Be Sure, To Be Sure
Thursday 17th March 2011
Happy St Patricks Day!!
I don't know if it was the benefits of Bikram Yoga yesterday or just coincidence but boy did I sleep well last night!! I started crashing out at about 9pm which is totally rare for me so I decided to hit the hay and next thing I knew the kids were coming in to give me my wake up hug! I think I will have to experiment and go back to Bikram Yoga again just to see if I sleep as well again.
Today was a lazy day and I enjoyed every minute of it!! I reverted back to my old ways for one day. Coffee with friends, shopping with friends and lunch with friends. All the major awesomely non exercising things to do! And I didn't spend a fortune which makes it even better since I am now in forced retirement!
Anyway back to the walking and exercise tomorrow!
Happy St Patricks Day!!
I don't know if it was the benefits of Bikram Yoga yesterday or just coincidence but boy did I sleep well last night!! I started crashing out at about 9pm which is totally rare for me so I decided to hit the hay and next thing I knew the kids were coming in to give me my wake up hug! I think I will have to experiment and go back to Bikram Yoga again just to see if I sleep as well again.
Today was a lazy day and I enjoyed every minute of it!! I reverted back to my old ways for one day. Coffee with friends, shopping with friends and lunch with friends. All the major awesomely non exercising things to do! And I didn't spend a fortune which makes it even better since I am now in forced retirement!
Anyway back to the walking and exercise tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
It's Getting Hot in Here
Wednesday 16th March 2011
OMG - what a morning!! Today my friend and I decided to follow one of my well planned hair brained schemes!! We bought a voucher from Cudo.com.au for 10 classes of Bikram Yoga. I have always wanted to try Bikram Yoga but always thought it was a little pricey so hadn't bothered with it as yet.
I don't know what made me think that I could actually do Bikram Yoga since I can't do normal yoga let alone touch the floor with my legs straight. It probably did help that I was already tight in the back of the legs and butt from yesterday's bridge walk!
I decided to brave the scales and weigh myself on the way in to see how much weight you lose during a session. I can't believe that even though I couldn't do all the exercises properly that I lost a whole kilo in 90 minutes!! From now on I think I should turn off the aircon and walk around in an oven at home and I'll be super skinny by the end of the week (but then again knowing my luck I'd still be lumpy and just look like a sultana!!) lol.
It's impossible to hold your foot up (with slippery hands due to heat) to your waist while standing on your toes then sitting down on the floor without the heat thrown in. I have enough trouble getting off the floor after playing with the kids!! But worse than that the instructor then informed us that we weren't allowed to talk!! Now that's just torture!!
I have to say though, that now I actually feel quite good so even thought at the time of this heated torture I swore I would never set foot in that heated room of hell again! Now all I have to do is convince my friend to come back with me!!
OMG - what a morning!! Today my friend and I decided to follow one of my well planned hair brained schemes!! We bought a voucher from Cudo.com.au for 10 classes of Bikram Yoga. I have always wanted to try Bikram Yoga but always thought it was a little pricey so hadn't bothered with it as yet.
I don't know what made me think that I could actually do Bikram Yoga since I can't do normal yoga let alone touch the floor with my legs straight. It probably did help that I was already tight in the back of the legs and butt from yesterday's bridge walk!
I decided to brave the scales and weigh myself on the way in to see how much weight you lose during a session. I can't believe that even though I couldn't do all the exercises properly that I lost a whole kilo in 90 minutes!! From now on I think I should turn off the aircon and walk around in an oven at home and I'll be super skinny by the end of the week (but then again knowing my luck I'd still be lumpy and just look like a sultana!!) lol.
It's impossible to hold your foot up (with slippery hands due to heat) to your waist while standing on your toes then sitting down on the floor without the heat thrown in. I have enough trouble getting off the floor after playing with the kids!! But worse than that the instructor then informed us that we weren't allowed to talk!! Now that's just torture!!
I have to say though, that now I actually feel quite good so even thought at the time of this heated torture I swore I would never set foot in that heated room of hell again! Now all I have to do is convince my friend to come back with me!!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Attitude is Everything
Tuesday 15th March 2011
I have this gym singlet and it says on it "Attitude is Everything" and it is so true!! When I think back it was only 2 weeks ago that I was on my last week at work and felt so rotten yet this week I am feeling the exact opposite!! I am on top of the world and I have the photo to prove it!!
This is the view from the top of the Gateway Bridge which we walked today. As you can see the view from the top is spectacular and it has no boundaries!
We put the words "build a bridge and get over it" into action today. They built the bridge and we got over it (and back again). What an awesome climb!! The walk up that hill is definitely awesome for the butt (and I definitely have plenty of that)!!
This was the only picture I got of the bridge from the bottom before my camera ran out of batteries but this is the view on our return trip on the way back home. I thought I would post some photos for my non Brisbane friends who don't know what bridge I am talking about.
This is the view from the halfway point. The only way is up! I see this as my road ahead, clean and unobstructed and heading to the top. Anyone who wants to join me on the journey on the way up and I love the company :-)
To warm up for our bridge walk this morning I walked the girls to school with swiper (I know I said I would never do it again) but she is also in serious need of a bit of exercise and I am hoping that the more times I take her out the smarter she may get (haha now who's the crazy dog!!) this morning was another wild and furry walk to school and it didn't help that Swiper was trying to sneak through the fence of the private girls school on our walk to chase a witches hat. I didn't have the heart to tell her that they don't run!! How nice would it be to be so blissfully unaware! A sweet elderly lady certainly reinforced my persistence when it come to walking Swiper to school - she said a lovely good morning and then looked at Swiper and said "you look like you need a walk". I was going to ask her if she was talking to me but I didn't wanted embarrass the poor lady - especially if she was talking to me!! lol.
I have this gym singlet and it says on it "Attitude is Everything" and it is so true!! When I think back it was only 2 weeks ago that I was on my last week at work and felt so rotten yet this week I am feeling the exact opposite!! I am on top of the world and I have the photo to prove it!!
We put the words "build a bridge and get over it" into action today. They built the bridge and we got over it (and back again). What an awesome climb!! The walk up that hill is definitely awesome for the butt (and I definitely have plenty of that)!!
To warm up for our bridge walk this morning I walked the girls to school with swiper (I know I said I would never do it again) but she is also in serious need of a bit of exercise and I am hoping that the more times I take her out the smarter she may get (haha now who's the crazy dog!!) this morning was another wild and furry walk to school and it didn't help that Swiper was trying to sneak through the fence of the private girls school on our walk to chase a witches hat. I didn't have the heart to tell her that they don't run!! How nice would it be to be so blissfully unaware! A sweet elderly lady certainly reinforced my persistence when it come to walking Swiper to school - she said a lovely good morning and then looked at Swiper and said "you look like you need a walk". I was going to ask her if she was talking to me but I didn't wanted embarrass the poor lady - especially if she was talking to me!! lol.
Monday, March 14, 2011
The Furry Feral!
Monday 14th March 2011
This morning I stupidly decided to take our very stupid, very furry and very hyper dog Swiper Cinderella with us on our walk to school. What a mistake that was!! First of many mistakes was wearing black since she is a big ball of white fluff and slobber (and by the end of it so was I!).
Walking her was like something that you would see in a really bad comedy. I was dragged through bushes, almost hit by a car, tripped a million times and frightened half to death by barking dogs she decided she wanted to be BFF's with!! It also doesn't help that she can't walk in a straight line so she looks like she drank a bottle of wine before we left the house (which is what I felt like by the time I got home!)
After my zumba class tonight I have to say that whoever made up the saying "dogs take after their owners" is probably right because apart from the fur and the slobber I am sure I looked like she did walking this morning!
The good thing I can say is that I certainly had a total body workout today! I think though that when I back it up tomorrow, the only dog that will be walking will be me!! lol
This morning I stupidly decided to take our very stupid, very furry and very hyper dog Swiper Cinderella with us on our walk to school. What a mistake that was!! First of many mistakes was wearing black since she is a big ball of white fluff and slobber (and by the end of it so was I!).
Walking her was like something that you would see in a really bad comedy. I was dragged through bushes, almost hit by a car, tripped a million times and frightened half to death by barking dogs she decided she wanted to be BFF's with!! It also doesn't help that she can't walk in a straight line so she looks like she drank a bottle of wine before we left the house (which is what I felt like by the time I got home!)
After my zumba class tonight I have to say that whoever made up the saying "dogs take after their owners" is probably right because apart from the fur and the slobber I am sure I looked like she did walking this morning!
The good thing I can say is that I certainly had a total body workout today! I think though that when I back it up tomorrow, the only dog that will be walking will be me!! lol
Sunday, March 13, 2011
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Sunday 13th March 2011
There's nothing better than a Sunday - especially after a Sunday morning sleep in!!
Today has been a day of family and fun and an easy day. We started by watchin one of our friend's son's play football. What a gorgeous morning for it!!!
After footy and a bit of pottering about it was off to the pub for a nice lazy lunch with mate and I enjoyed a couple of glasses on nice sauv blanc with a seafood plate. It is surprising how quick wine can go to your head when you haven't been having it lately. It was one of those perfect lunches where the conversation flowed as freely as the laughs and all the kids got on perfectly!! Considering we had a table of 7 adults and 8 kids I am surprised it was so easy (and awesome) may I add!!
It's so hard to get into the whole housework or exercise thing after such a relaxing day so I am embracing the afternoon of laziness. I am currently a pathetic sight sitting on the lounge with the kids watching Little Women on TV and having a glass of vodka & blood orange from a cask! You have to love an upper class goon!
Happy Sunday!
There's nothing better than a Sunday - especially after a Sunday morning sleep in!!
Today has been a day of family and fun and an easy day. We started by watchin one of our friend's son's play football. What a gorgeous morning for it!!!
After footy and a bit of pottering about it was off to the pub for a nice lazy lunch with mate and I enjoyed a couple of glasses on nice sauv blanc with a seafood plate. It is surprising how quick wine can go to your head when you haven't been having it lately. It was one of those perfect lunches where the conversation flowed as freely as the laughs and all the kids got on perfectly!! Considering we had a table of 7 adults and 8 kids I am surprised it was so easy (and awesome) may I add!!
It's so hard to get into the whole housework or exercise thing after such a relaxing day so I am embracing the afternoon of laziness. I am currently a pathetic sight sitting on the lounge with the kids watching Little Women on TV and having a glass of vodka & blood orange from a cask! You have to love an upper class goon!
Happy Sunday!
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