It’s the second last time I’ll be looking back over the year that was … looking at how I’ve done against my New Year’s Plans for 2010 and what I need to work on.
It’s sad because there’s so little time left but I’m more excited than sad. Excited about what the new year will bring, excited about what my plans should be for the new year. I’m just excited really!
So what’s been hot or not for the last month?
What’s been Hot.
Exercise more. I’ve been sad because there’s no more Pilates until next year and my body misses it, but it’s encouraging me to get back to walking the stairs and be more focussed on my exercise regime. I’m glad to see it’s doing just that. It’s amazing how much better I feel when I’ve exercised and how my body and my mood misses it when I don’t.
Cook more. That’s been its usual total failure for the family but something I’ve noticed has been happening is how much better I am at making breakfast and lunch for myself at work, and how much better my blood sugar has been because of that.
Spend more time with friends and family. Pluses and minuses here. I was tired and lacking in energy for part of the month but in general I’m spending far more time on balance with friends than family. And, unlike the last decade or more, I didn’t visit Ballarat to take my niece Miss T to the Show … but she’s now more interested in spending time with her friends for activities like that than her aunt and it’s time to start a new tradition. Maybe the movies?
Finish 5 craft projects. I’m still doing well working my way through the baby items for Baby H, who arrived a couple of weeks ago. I have a small stash of stuff to send and I’m working on two or three final things before I send them before Christmas. I’ll share photos before I send them or maybe after they’ve arrived. I know my Auntie M watches this space!
What’s Not been Hot.
Renovate. No joy still on the renovations front but Reverse Finds is coming along nicely although there’s still so much to be done. My stash of vintage sheets is huge and I have to think what to do about that (like use it maybe?) and I have all sorts of bits and pieces I should put together for a giveaway. Stay tuned.
Next month I’m planning to wrap up the year and look at how my life has changed over the year, and where things have improved. I haven’t used the various individual retrospectives to develop a bigger picture and I’m looking forward to seeing how far I’ve come.
See you in a month’s time.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
What's Hot and What's Not
It’s the end of the month and time to consider how I’ve travelled this month against my New Year plans … not bad on average.
What’s been HOT
Exercise more. The stand out success for this year has exercise more. I’m nowhere near obsessive but it’s become easier as the year has passed. Yoga started back this week after a two week break and it was so nice getting back into it. And those 23 flights of stairs up and down a couple of times a week are starting to pay dividends … it’s as easy as pie now walking the three flights of stairs up from the train station and I’m running the single flight between floors at work.
Cook more. Can you believe I cooked twice this month? That’s probably two out of the four times I’ve cooked this YEAR! So embarrassing.
Spend more time with friends and family. A little more time with Miss C, less time with Mr H (who’s been cranky this month) and lots of time with friends. A nice month on the friend fronts really.
Finish 5 craft projects. Despite whingeing about not getting anything done I managed to finish two things: the cutest red pixie bonnet, and I’m working on a Manchester United cap for a certain Baby H. Auntie M is going to love it.
Renovate. Yeah whatever! But at least I’m managing to get a few things cleared out using the Reverse Finds process over at pencils and pins each Saturday. Thanks Catherine for a great idea ... having too much stuff is my major stumbling block when it comes to renovating and another year of Reverse Finds will see this hurdle overcome.
What’s NOT been Hot
EXPLORE. I can’t even remember what this means any more and I can’t wait to choose something different next year.
Travel. No travel here. Hopefully next year. I already raised the idea with Mr H about going to north America again and he was receptive … I wonder if I could arrange to visit western Canada.
So how are you going? Are you doing well against this year's plan or maybe you can't wait for next year to try better ... I'm finding myself falling more and more into the latter category.
What’s been HOT
Exercise more. The stand out success for this year has exercise more. I’m nowhere near obsessive but it’s become easier as the year has passed. Yoga started back this week after a two week break and it was so nice getting back into it. And those 23 flights of stairs up and down a couple of times a week are starting to pay dividends … it’s as easy as pie now walking the three flights of stairs up from the train station and I’m running the single flight between floors at work.
Cook more. Can you believe I cooked twice this month? That’s probably two out of the four times I’ve cooked this YEAR! So embarrassing.
Spend more time with friends and family. A little more time with Miss C, less time with Mr H (who’s been cranky this month) and lots of time with friends. A nice month on the friend fronts really.
Finish 5 craft projects. Despite whingeing about not getting anything done I managed to finish two things: the cutest red pixie bonnet, and I’m working on a Manchester United cap for a certain Baby H. Auntie M is going to love it.
Renovate. Yeah whatever! But at least I’m managing to get a few things cleared out using the Reverse Finds process over at pencils and pins each Saturday. Thanks Catherine for a great idea ... having too much stuff is my major stumbling block when it comes to renovating and another year of Reverse Finds will see this hurdle overcome.
What’s NOT been Hot
EXPLORE. I can’t even remember what this means any more and I can’t wait to choose something different next year.
Travel. No travel here. Hopefully next year. I already raised the idea with Mr H about going to north America again and he was receptive … I wonder if I could arrange to visit western Canada.
So how are you going? Are you doing well against this year's plan or maybe you can't wait for next year to try better ... I'm finding myself falling more and more into the latter category.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
What's Hot and What's Not
It's weird but I feel as though my week's been more down than up ... I just don't seem to be able to stay on top of things this week.
What’s HOT
Work. More on the upside than not … although I feel as though I’m behind in everything.
Exercise. This has been going surprisingly good. I’ve started walking up and down 23 flights of stairs 3-4 times per week. There’s a group at work who get together to do it a couple of times a week (although they do the whole 48!), and I’ve been doing it on my own as well on other days.
Going out. My weekends have been full of wandering around, eating, walking, op shopping and meeting up with friends. It’s so nice going back to work after a fun weekend. I always find the week so much easier when I’ve had a good weekend before it starts.
Weeding. I’ve managed to get the garden almost under control with several massive early morning weeding fests. It’s starting to look so nice though that it’s a pleasure walking through it to the front door. Now I just need to find a way of getting my neighbour to get theirs weeded because it’s like walking through the middle of the jungle to get to the letterbox … between the ivy on one side and weeds on the other there’s hardly any space to walk!
What’s NOT been HOT
Computer. The darn thing’s at the computer doctor … poor baby was overheating and I don’t get it back until tomorrow. Still, I love MSY Technology who I bought my last computers from and I got one for my brother last year. Labour’s guaranteed for five years (yay!), and they’re cheap and good. But I miss it so much.
Knitting. This is a bummer for me at the moment. Little Baby H is due in about ten days and I find myself with hardly anything to send … and I really mean almost nothing. So many things started and frogged because I didn’t like them is the reason why. So I’m madly knitting little things on the train so I at least have something to send … and I feel so dissatisfied with it.
Octoberfest. I’ve hardly had a chance to post in weeks and I’ve given up on the idea of reading other people’s blogs. Without a computer at home there’s just no time at work to get through everything and I already spent over nine hours a day at work.
Definite pattern really … more happening outside the house than in.
Probably a good thing and the increasingly good weather might be part of the reason why.
How’s your week been ? Lots of exercise or crafting?
Drop me a line … I’d love to hear.
What’s HOT
Work. More on the upside than not … although I feel as though I’m behind in everything.
Exercise. This has been going surprisingly good. I’ve started walking up and down 23 flights of stairs 3-4 times per week. There’s a group at work who get together to do it a couple of times a week (although they do the whole 48!), and I’ve been doing it on my own as well on other days.
Going out. My weekends have been full of wandering around, eating, walking, op shopping and meeting up with friends. It’s so nice going back to work after a fun weekend. I always find the week so much easier when I’ve had a good weekend before it starts.
Weeding. I’ve managed to get the garden almost under control with several massive early morning weeding fests. It’s starting to look so nice though that it’s a pleasure walking through it to the front door. Now I just need to find a way of getting my neighbour to get theirs weeded because it’s like walking through the middle of the jungle to get to the letterbox … between the ivy on one side and weeds on the other there’s hardly any space to walk!
What’s NOT been HOT
Computer. The darn thing’s at the computer doctor … poor baby was overheating and I don’t get it back until tomorrow. Still, I love MSY Technology who I bought my last computers from and I got one for my brother last year. Labour’s guaranteed for five years (yay!), and they’re cheap and good. But I miss it so much.
Knitting. This is a bummer for me at the moment. Little Baby H is due in about ten days and I find myself with hardly anything to send … and I really mean almost nothing. So many things started and frogged because I didn’t like them is the reason why. So I’m madly knitting little things on the train so I at least have something to send … and I feel so dissatisfied with it.
Octoberfest. I’ve hardly had a chance to post in weeks and I’ve given up on the idea of reading other people’s blogs. Without a computer at home there’s just no time at work to get through everything and I already spent over nine hours a day at work.
Definite pattern really … more happening outside the house than in.
Probably a good thing and the increasingly good weather might be part of the reason why.
How’s your week been ? Lots of exercise or crafting?
Drop me a line … I’d love to hear.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
What's Hot & What's Not
It feels like forever since I looked back over my week ... but here goes.
What's been HOT
EXPLORE. Lots of exploring happening in my universe, lots of getting out there to see what the world has to offer ... it makes life so much more fun.
Renovate. Reverse Finds has got me on the road to renovations, even if I haven't actually started yet. I'm sorting through things, recycling, keeping only what we really need and that alone is a good thing. Maybe next year we might arrive at the point where we can start actually renovating.
Exercise more. I'm still doing yoga and pilates and now the weather is getting warmer I'm considering walking at least part of the way home, or even joining a gym located at the train station before home and then walking home. Lots of possibilities and there's still the stairs at work I can get back to.
Spend more time with friends and family. Lots of time spent with friends eating out (especially lentils this week for some reasons) but not much with family ... I have to work more on that.
Not so HOT
Cook more. I haven't cooked at all ... just ate!
Finish 5 craft projects. Not much crafting happening at the moment although I carry my knitting everywhere with me ... mostly reading for some reason.
Travel. No travel ... I can't find the time at the moment to even think about it let alone get any done.
Want to play? Are you forever behind on your plans and need something to keep you on track, or do you find it helpful to look back on your week? Add your name and blog post url below ... I'd love to see what you've been up to.
What's been HOT
EXPLORE. Lots of exploring happening in my universe, lots of getting out there to see what the world has to offer ... it makes life so much more fun.
Renovate. Reverse Finds has got me on the road to renovations, even if I haven't actually started yet. I'm sorting through things, recycling, keeping only what we really need and that alone is a good thing. Maybe next year we might arrive at the point where we can start actually renovating.
Exercise more. I'm still doing yoga and pilates and now the weather is getting warmer I'm considering walking at least part of the way home, or even joining a gym located at the train station before home and then walking home. Lots of possibilities and there's still the stairs at work I can get back to.
Spend more time with friends and family. Lots of time spent with friends eating out (especially lentils this week for some reasons) but not much with family ... I have to work more on that.
Not so HOT
Cook more. I haven't cooked at all ... just ate!
Finish 5 craft projects. Not much crafting happening at the moment although I carry my knitting everywhere with me ... mostly reading for some reason.
Travel. No travel ... I can't find the time at the moment to even think about it let alone get any done.
Want to play? Are you forever behind on your plans and need something to keep you on track, or do you find it helpful to look back on your week? Add your name and blog post url below ... I'd love to see what you've been up to.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
What's Hot & What's Not
It’s Wednesday … I can hardly believe where the weeks go time seems to be passing so quickly. Is the same thing happening to you?
What’s Hot
Baby knitting finished. Last night I finished the scarf and hat I’ve been making for baby Hannah. I love the colour combination (although I couldn't photograph it properly) and the yarn is so soft and warm. I hope Holly likes them.
Knitting socks. I’ve learnt to knit sock on an 80cm round needle … and it’s so exciting. Isn’t it silly to feel so clever about something just about anybody could do … but I do! It's like growing up in the knitting world; a right of passage as it were. I love knowing how to do it.
Exercise. After two weeks of doing nothing more than walking I went back to Yoga yesterday and Pilates tomorrow. I feel so much better and I was happy not to have lost too much of the strength I/ve built up over the last eight months. I even managed four rather pathetic push ups last night … showing off to Mr H.
Craft groups. I’ve managed to find three amazing craft groups that I can’t choose between them. They’re all different and fit different parts of me: NCB is large and vibrant. The crafts represented are really wide and varied, and a larger group usually gets together. They’re a great group to get together and chat about anything and everything. NCB meets once a fortnight on a week night and not much crafting ever gets done (by me). Perle 8 is a smaller and quieter group who mainly knit and quilt, so it’s easier to chat with people. They meet every week on a week night and I always get some crafting done. My last group is a knitting group through Ravelry … and it’s nice to spend time just with people who knit. It’s a small group who meet once a month for lunch and I always get a little knitting done.
New shoes. I’ve been looking for a not too high heeled pair of brown shoes and on Monday I caught sight of the perfect pair at Campers. They are so soft and comfortable and have a relatively low wedge heel. They were more expensive than I wanted to pay but I’ve been looking for so long I just sucked it up.
What’s Not
Not enough time. I just have so many things I want to get done at the moment I feel as though I’m swimming against the tide.
Sore toe. I have no idea what I’ve done but the darn thing is swollen and painful. I might have to make a visit to the doctor if it doesn’t improve over the next couple of days.
Busted TV. My TV of two years went blind (no picture) and is currently with the doctor having something or other replaced. I miss my little darling and I’ll be so happy to get it back on Friday.
Overheating computer. The computer’s likely to go critical soon so I’m watching it carefully because I can’t bear to be without it. But I’m going to have to bite the bullet and once the TV’s back and hooked up I’ll drop the darn thing off on Saturday morning. I’m so sad already.
Wanna play? I bet there’s lots happening around your place as well: sick kids, crafting achieved, new car, work plans … I’d love to hear.
What’s Hot
Baby knitting finished. Last night I finished the scarf and hat I’ve been making for baby Hannah. I love the colour combination (although I couldn't photograph it properly) and the yarn is so soft and warm. I hope Holly likes them.
Knitting socks. I’ve learnt to knit sock on an 80cm round needle … and it’s so exciting. Isn’t it silly to feel so clever about something just about anybody could do … but I do! It's like growing up in the knitting world; a right of passage as it were. I love knowing how to do it.
Exercise. After two weeks of doing nothing more than walking I went back to Yoga yesterday and Pilates tomorrow. I feel so much better and I was happy not to have lost too much of the strength I/ve built up over the last eight months. I even managed four rather pathetic push ups last night … showing off to Mr H.
Craft groups. I’ve managed to find three amazing craft groups that I can’t choose between them. They’re all different and fit different parts of me: NCB is large and vibrant. The crafts represented are really wide and varied, and a larger group usually gets together. They’re a great group to get together and chat about anything and everything. NCB meets once a fortnight on a week night and not much crafting ever gets done (by me). Perle 8 is a smaller and quieter group who mainly knit and quilt, so it’s easier to chat with people. They meet every week on a week night and I always get some crafting done. My last group is a knitting group through Ravelry … and it’s nice to spend time just with people who knit. It’s a small group who meet once a month for lunch and I always get a little knitting done.
New shoes. I’ve been looking for a not too high heeled pair of brown shoes and on Monday I caught sight of the perfect pair at Campers. They are so soft and comfortable and have a relatively low wedge heel. They were more expensive than I wanted to pay but I’ve been looking for so long I just sucked it up.
What’s Not
Not enough time. I just have so many things I want to get done at the moment I feel as though I’m swimming against the tide.
Sore toe. I have no idea what I’ve done but the darn thing is swollen and painful. I might have to make a visit to the doctor if it doesn’t improve over the next couple of days.
Busted TV. My TV of two years went blind (no picture) and is currently with the doctor having something or other replaced. I miss my little darling and I’ll be so happy to get it back on Friday.
Overheating computer. The computer’s likely to go critical soon so I’m watching it carefully because I can’t bear to be without it. But I’m going to have to bite the bullet and once the TV’s back and hooked up I’ll drop the darn thing off on Saturday morning. I’m so sad already.
Wanna play? I bet there’s lots happening around your place as well: sick kids, crafting achieved, new car, work plans … I’d love to hear.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
What's Hot & What's Not
I'm glad it's the last Wednesday of the month ... I'm a little lost for what to write about the last week and looking at my plans for the year seems easier somewhow.
WHAT'S been HOT
Finish 5 Craft projects. I managed to get two things finished during the week ... the cutest baby beanie and a matching scarf for a (third?) cousin Liam who's only 8 weeks old. And don't they look cute on? I didn't really understand the size of babies--it's been such a long time since I had one--and I guessed the dimensions. It was sheer good luck I got it right but I think I'm going to make the beanie and scarf a little bigger next time.
Spend more time with friends and family. It's been a big week for spending time with family .. my mum and her brother and his family. I enjoyed that and I only wish they didn't live so far away. On the upside though I discovered a second cousin in Melbourne ... that is so exciting.
And then when I got home my mum arranged for a birthday get together and I got to see everybody, with the exception of my niece Miss T. Everybody is so grown up, getting on with their lives and doing well. I liked seeing that.
Travel more. I got to do that this last week and I really enjoyed it ... it was sad Horace wasn't there to experience it with me because I really missed him. I so wanted to go home and see him.
Cook more. I actually cooked last week. Wow! Several breakfasts and dinners too.
WHAT'S NOT been so hot
Exercise more. A week off work and a week off exercise too. I suppose I could write that off as a good thing but I feel better when I exercise and I just can't do it on my own.
Renovate. No actual renovating happening ... although I have started on the reverse finds so I'm treating the clearing out of my life as the first step towards renovating.
Find something good each day. Not a good week for this ... I'm more aware of how I let little things play on my mind and then reacted to them. Not the most impresive week.
If you want to play ... to consider your life for the last week, your day, whether you're meeting your goals? Pop your name and link in the Linky below ... I'd love to hear how you're going.
WHAT'S been HOT
Finish 5 Craft projects. I managed to get two things finished during the week ... the cutest baby beanie and a matching scarf for a (third?) cousin Liam who's only 8 weeks old. And don't they look cute on? I didn't really understand the size of babies--it's been such a long time since I had one--and I guessed the dimensions. It was sheer good luck I got it right but I think I'm going to make the beanie and scarf a little bigger next time.
Spend more time with friends and family. It's been a big week for spending time with family .. my mum and her brother and his family. I enjoyed that and I only wish they didn't live so far away. On the upside though I discovered a second cousin in Melbourne ... that is so exciting.
And then when I got home my mum arranged for a birthday get together and I got to see everybody, with the exception of my niece Miss T. Everybody is so grown up, getting on with their lives and doing well. I liked seeing that.
Travel more. I got to do that this last week and I really enjoyed it ... it was sad Horace wasn't there to experience it with me because I really missed him. I so wanted to go home and see him.
Cook more. I actually cooked last week. Wow! Several breakfasts and dinners too.
WHAT'S NOT been so hot
Exercise more. A week off work and a week off exercise too. I suppose I could write that off as a good thing but I feel better when I exercise and I just can't do it on my own.
Renovate. No actual renovating happening ... although I have started on the reverse finds so I'm treating the clearing out of my life as the first step towards renovating.
Find something good each day. Not a good week for this ... I'm more aware of how I let little things play on my mind and then reacted to them. Not the most impresive week.
If you want to play ... to consider your life for the last week, your day, whether you're meeting your goals? Pop your name and link in the Linky below ... I'd love to hear how you're going.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
What’s Hot & What's Not
It's been a pretty good week for me ... lots of good things happening and lots to look forward to.
What’s Hot
Knitting. On Monday Miss C’s boyfriend mentioned it was his birthday this Saturday coming … which saw a quick trip to Morris & Sons and two balls of nubbly Aran equivalent later I’ve started the Boyfriend Hat from Ravelry. Kinda fitting don’t you think? (PS Photos tomorrow. It's looking so good.)
Lake Macquarie. Mum and I head off to Newcastle in less than a fortnight and I'm really starting to look forward to it. Questions though: any ideas for places to visit, op shops, places to eat. We're renting a car while we're there so getting around's not a problem and we're staying between Maitland and Lake Macquarie. Any and all ideas are welcome.
Soon hopefully we'll be seeing scenes like this ... beautiful sunsets on glorious water.
Photo by Gaz610 at Flickr.
Lovely crafty internet people. I’ve been getting such lovely comments from people recently and I'm loving this. Thank you everybody.
Work. Work is pretty amazing at the moment ... I hate to jinx myself but things are going pretty well and I can feel myself easing into the role.
What’s not
I’ve lost my reading mojo. I don’t know where I left it because I’d love to get it back. I miss immersing myself in another world but it’s kinda good in one way because I have a lot of other things on my plate at the moment.
The cold. Is it just me or is anybody else sick of the cold ... and the dark for that matter? It seems to have been worse this year, maybe because we're getting more rain. I don't mind the rain but travelling to and from work in the dark is getting really old, and I'm totally over wearing so many clothes every day.
How has your week been? Have wonderful things been happening to you or are there things you need to work on? I'd love to hear ...
What’s Hot
Knitting. On Monday Miss C’s boyfriend mentioned it was his birthday this Saturday coming … which saw a quick trip to Morris & Sons and two balls of nubbly Aran equivalent later I’ve started the Boyfriend Hat from Ravelry. Kinda fitting don’t you think? (PS Photos tomorrow. It's looking so good.)
Lake Macquarie. Mum and I head off to Newcastle in less than a fortnight and I'm really starting to look forward to it. Questions though: any ideas for places to visit, op shops, places to eat. We're renting a car while we're there so getting around's not a problem and we're staying between Maitland and Lake Macquarie. Any and all ideas are welcome.
Soon hopefully we'll be seeing scenes like this ... beautiful sunsets on glorious water.
Photo by Gaz610 at Flickr.
Lovely crafty internet people. I’ve been getting such lovely comments from people recently and I'm loving this. Thank you everybody.
Work. Work is pretty amazing at the moment ... I hate to jinx myself but things are going pretty well and I can feel myself easing into the role.
What’s not
I’ve lost my reading mojo. I don’t know where I left it because I’d love to get it back. I miss immersing myself in another world but it’s kinda good in one way because I have a lot of other things on my plate at the moment.
The cold. Is it just me or is anybody else sick of the cold ... and the dark for that matter? It seems to have been worse this year, maybe because we're getting more rain. I don't mind the rain but travelling to and from work in the dark is getting really old, and I'm totally over wearing so many clothes every day.
How has your week been? Have wonderful things been happening to you or are there things you need to work on? I'd love to hear ...
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
What's Hot & What's Not
Lots happening in my life over the last week:
What’s Hot
Vintage sheet FQ giveaway. Five bundles of vintage sheet FQs on offer … one each to five lucky people. Drawn on Sunday 14 August. Everything you need to know is on this blog post.
Crafting. I’m working my way through some tags and knitting … and feeling pretty organised. I added a tag each to the FQ bundles for the giveaway and another I sent as part of a thank you to Ange for organising the FQ swap. I didn't get it done before the swap … and I was determined to send something. Thank you again Ange.
Vanilla slice. Both my kids are handy in the sweets/cakes/desserts department and Miss C made vanilla slices with passionfruit icing. It tastes as good as they look. Miss W and Miss C are both fantastic with custard.
Rest. I got the whole of Sunday to myself last Sunday. Of course I did a few chores … but I got to watch DVDs and knit and get a little general crafting done. I haven’t managed to get a day to myself for a while, and I got to sleep early and then rose early as a result. Such a great start to the week.
True Blood. I managed to see the first six episodes of season 3 of True Blood. I was warned it was slow to start up but I didn’t find that at all. There are lots of new characters and things happening … I think season 3 is better than season 2 which got really bogged down (and a little absurd) with the maenad plot. I can’t wait to find out what comes next.
What’s Not
Housework. This is absolutely not my priority and things are a little out of hand. I worked through the laundry over the weekend and I’m doing a little every night this week. A total pain in the proverbial … but I have to I guess.
Blog reading. I am so behind on my blog reading and commenting … I usually work really hard to stay up to date especially with commenting. There’s nothing nicer than reading comments on a blog post … even if it’s only something small. Time to learn how to better incorporate it into my day.
If you’re interested in playing I’d love to hear what’s been making your week.
What’s Hot
Vintage sheet FQ giveaway. Five bundles of vintage sheet FQs on offer … one each to five lucky people. Drawn on Sunday 14 August. Everything you need to know is on this blog post.
Crafting. I’m working my way through some tags and knitting … and feeling pretty organised. I added a tag each to the FQ bundles for the giveaway and another I sent as part of a thank you to Ange for organising the FQ swap. I didn't get it done before the swap … and I was determined to send something. Thank you again Ange.
Vanilla slice. Both my kids are handy in the sweets/cakes/desserts department and Miss C made vanilla slices with passionfruit icing. It tastes as good as they look. Miss W and Miss C are both fantastic with custard.
Rest. I got the whole of Sunday to myself last Sunday. Of course I did a few chores … but I got to watch DVDs and knit and get a little general crafting done. I haven’t managed to get a day to myself for a while, and I got to sleep early and then rose early as a result. Such a great start to the week.
True Blood. I managed to see the first six episodes of season 3 of True Blood. I was warned it was slow to start up but I didn’t find that at all. There are lots of new characters and things happening … I think season 3 is better than season 2 which got really bogged down (and a little absurd) with the maenad plot. I can’t wait to find out what comes next.
What’s Not
Housework. This is absolutely not my priority and things are a little out of hand. I worked through the laundry over the weekend and I’m doing a little every night this week. A total pain in the proverbial … but I have to I guess.
Blog reading. I am so behind on my blog reading and commenting … I usually work really hard to stay up to date especially with commenting. There’s nothing nicer than reading comments on a blog post … even if it’s only something small. Time to learn how to better incorporate it into my day.
If you’re interested in playing I’d love to hear what’s been making your week.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
What's Hot & What's Not
Last night I was thinking about the goals I’d set for myself this year and how I was tracking against them … which took off on the tangent of how long a year is and how flexible you need to be as life changes around you.
That’s really been the case for the goals I set at the beginning of the year but here goes ...
What’s Hot
EXPLORE. I feel as though I’m really living up to this. My craft is filling that artistic niche that needs nurturing, I’m trying my hands at different things, I’m out so much of the time spending time with people, and work is stretching me and making me think more about who I am. 2010 has definitely been a year devoted to growth.
Travel more. I got a little away time this month with Mum to Ballarat/Bendigo and it’s getting ever closer to Port Macquarie … about a month to go. Next month though I want to arrange somewhere overseas with Mr H before the end of the year. I know he’d like to do a little travelling and he’s a great travelling companion.
More time with friends and family. I’ve been managing to do this really well, with lots of time spent with friends and extended family. But I’ve been remiss with the people who count the most: Mr H and Miss C, and calling Miss W in Canada. It’s hard to get the balance right all the time.
Exercise more. This is the total standout for this year … I’m still doing yoga and Pilates each week and sometime soon I’ll restart the stairs at work.
Finish 5 craft items. I am so on my way and more tomorrow on the vintage sheet swap and the myriad of possibilities for quilts it’s brought with it.
What’s Not
Cook more. Yeah right!
Renovate. In whose universe am I going to get the time to do that?
I think it really needs to be put on next year's list.
So how’s your year travelling? Do you feel as though you’re kicking goals or is this year spiralling away from you? Let me know … I’d love to hear.
That’s really been the case for the goals I set at the beginning of the year but here goes ...
What’s Hot
EXPLORE. I feel as though I’m really living up to this. My craft is filling that artistic niche that needs nurturing, I’m trying my hands at different things, I’m out so much of the time spending time with people, and work is stretching me and making me think more about who I am. 2010 has definitely been a year devoted to growth.
Travel more. I got a little away time this month with Mum to Ballarat/Bendigo and it’s getting ever closer to Port Macquarie … about a month to go. Next month though I want to arrange somewhere overseas with Mr H before the end of the year. I know he’d like to do a little travelling and he’s a great travelling companion.
More time with friends and family. I’ve been managing to do this really well, with lots of time spent with friends and extended family. But I’ve been remiss with the people who count the most: Mr H and Miss C, and calling Miss W in Canada. It’s hard to get the balance right all the time.
Exercise more. This is the total standout for this year … I’m still doing yoga and Pilates each week and sometime soon I’ll restart the stairs at work.
Finish 5 craft items. I am so on my way and more tomorrow on the vintage sheet swap and the myriad of possibilities for quilts it’s brought with it.
What’s Not
Cook more. Yeah right!
Renovate. In whose universe am I going to get the time to do that?
I think it really needs to be put on next year's list.
So how’s your year travelling? Do you feel as though you’re kicking goals or is this year spiralling away from you? Let me know … I’d love to hear.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
What's Hot & What's Not
This is only going to be small this week because I had the biggest news at work … a new job, which is pretty well the focus of my daylight hours and some of my middle of the night sleepless hours as well!
What’s Hot.
New job. It’s huge … it’s ginormous really. For the next 12 months I’m joining the ranks of the bosses and supervising three or four staff. After a couple of days to think about it I feel more prepared for the challenge and wonder what the next year will bring.
Sheep and Wool Show. I’m so looking forward to going this weekend. I’ve already worked out the train to catch to Mum’s on Friday and the route we’ll drive to get there, I've got the address, I have everybody’s numbers in my phone … all I need to do is pack my lunch! LOL Did I mention I was excited?
Camera bag. Poor Cam’s (the lovely Curlypops) been sick for ages so I haven’t seen my camera bag in the flesh yet. I don’t mind because I’ve done without it for so long (like 2 years!) and Cam’s health definitely comes first … but Cam is a total trooper and the bag will be in the mail sometime soon. I wonder if it comes before the weekend so I can take it to the Sheep and Wool Show? That would be very cool.
But I can't see that gorgeous Curlypops tag on the bag. It better be Curlypops branded … I want my Curlypops tag! So exciting.
Less time to blog. What’s with that? I can’t have my cake and eat it too?
No crafting done. I finished Miss C’s scarf and just haven’t started anything else yet … in some ways I can’t be bothered so I’m going with the flow. But I’m also sad …. I want to be working on something and I was going through my stuff last night sorting stuff out and wondering what to do next.
That’s me for the week … a mix of big and small, things of great moment and tedium all mixed together. How about you? Wanna play? I’d love to know what you’re up to …
What’s Hot.
New job. It’s huge … it’s ginormous really. For the next 12 months I’m joining the ranks of the bosses and supervising three or four staff. After a couple of days to think about it I feel more prepared for the challenge and wonder what the next year will bring.
Sheep and Wool Show. I’m so looking forward to going this weekend. I’ve already worked out the train to catch to Mum’s on Friday and the route we’ll drive to get there, I've got the address, I have everybody’s numbers in my phone … all I need to do is pack my lunch! LOL Did I mention I was excited?
Camera bag. Poor Cam’s (the lovely Curlypops) been sick for ages so I haven’t seen my camera bag in the flesh yet. I don’t mind because I’ve done without it for so long (like 2 years!) and Cam’s health definitely comes first … but Cam is a total trooper and the bag will be in the mail sometime soon. I wonder if it comes before the weekend so I can take it to the Sheep and Wool Show? That would be very cool.
But I can't see that gorgeous Curlypops tag on the bag. It better be Curlypops branded … I want my Curlypops tag! So exciting.
Less time to blog. What’s with that? I can’t have my cake and eat it too?
No crafting done. I finished Miss C’s scarf and just haven’t started anything else yet … in some ways I can’t be bothered so I’m going with the flow. But I’m also sad …. I want to be working on something and I was going through my stuff last night sorting stuff out and wondering what to do next.
That’s me for the week … a mix of big and small, things of great moment and tedium all mixed together. How about you? Wanna play? I’d love to know what you’re up to …
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
What's Hot and What's Not
Another week has flown by … is it the dark of winter doing this to me or is my life disappearing without my even noticing?
Not much to report this week at my place. I feel as though I’ve hardly done anything but I guess that's not the case.
What’s Hot.
Music. I bought a couple of new CDs last week … amongst them is The Best of Johnny Nash. He’s a black Texan from the 1970s … and holds the record for being the first non Jamaican to record reggae in Jamaica. Not the reggae made popular by Bob Marley … Johnny Nash has a softer more laid back style that I really like. I particularly like his song Guava Jelly … crazy name I know and it starts off slowly but take a listen.
Knitting. Lots of crafting happening in my house at the moment … but more of that tomorrow in My Creative Space. I can’t give everything away today.
Stargate Universe. I’m not sure why I’m adding to my list of What’s Hot other than I managed to watch episodes 11-15. I have misgivings about this show given my enthusiasm for SG-1 and even Stargate Atlantis. I’m sorry … it’s hard to rave about a show whose protagonist (ie the tension that keeps the showing moving forward) is so subtle I haven’t worked out yet who/what it is. And wait there’s more … I usually drive myself crazy moaning about how unsubtle the majority of shows are because they have to spell everything out … is this a case of me feeling uncomfortable because subtlety is being used or is it just a crap show? I can’t decide and I keep tuning in trying to work it out.
Exercise. I signed up for another 8 weeks of Yoga and Pilates. I’m getting so much more flexible and it’s paying dividends, mainly in improving muscle tone ... I now have some! LOL Definitely something not seen in my neck of the woods for many a year.
What’s Not.
Cocked up weekends. This weekend things went pear shaped … plan wise. I had so much I wanted to do and none of it happened because of misunderstandings and things getting turned around by other things. It drives me crazy when that happens and in the end I gave up and retreated to my knitting and DVDs … so I guess in the end I managed to salvage at least part of the weekend.
I’ve decided to see whether others want to play. Add your name and the url of your blog post … I’d love to hear what’s been hot—or not so hot—in your week.
Not much to report this week at my place. I feel as though I’ve hardly done anything but I guess that's not the case.
What’s Hot.
Music. I bought a couple of new CDs last week … amongst them is The Best of Johnny Nash. He’s a black Texan from the 1970s … and holds the record for being the first non Jamaican to record reggae in Jamaica. Not the reggae made popular by Bob Marley … Johnny Nash has a softer more laid back style that I really like. I particularly like his song Guava Jelly … crazy name I know and it starts off slowly but take a listen.
Knitting. Lots of crafting happening in my house at the moment … but more of that tomorrow in My Creative Space. I can’t give everything away today.
Stargate Universe. I’m not sure why I’m adding to my list of What’s Hot other than I managed to watch episodes 11-15. I have misgivings about this show given my enthusiasm for SG-1 and even Stargate Atlantis. I’m sorry … it’s hard to rave about a show whose protagonist (ie the tension that keeps the showing moving forward) is so subtle I haven’t worked out yet who/what it is. And wait there’s more … I usually drive myself crazy moaning about how unsubtle the majority of shows are because they have to spell everything out … is this a case of me feeling uncomfortable because subtlety is being used or is it just a crap show? I can’t decide and I keep tuning in trying to work it out.
Exercise. I signed up for another 8 weeks of Yoga and Pilates. I’m getting so much more flexible and it’s paying dividends, mainly in improving muscle tone ... I now have some! LOL Definitely something not seen in my neck of the woods for many a year.
What’s Not.
Cocked up weekends. This weekend things went pear shaped … plan wise. I had so much I wanted to do and none of it happened because of misunderstandings and things getting turned around by other things. It drives me crazy when that happens and in the end I gave up and retreated to my knitting and DVDs … so I guess in the end I managed to salvage at least part of the weekend.
I’ve decided to see whether others want to play. Add your name and the url of your blog post … I’d love to hear what’s been hot—or not so hot—in your week.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
What's Hot and What's Not
There’s not so much on my list for this week … but the things on the list make me feel closer to achieving my New Year’s Plans for 2010. It’s as though they’re part of some deeper change that’s happening as my life changes.
What’s been Hot
Chatting with Miss W. I talk more with Miss W now she’s in Canada than I ever did when she still lived at home, and I find myself looking forward to seeing her more than even in December/January when she’s coming home for a visit. I just have to get her care package organised so she actually gets it before she arrives home. I love you darling girl … you’ll be my baby forever.
Changing my blogging routine. I feel positively freed up. Blogging every day about something good was really starting to bore me. I felt as though I was committed to two blog posts per day and if it’s not fun it’s time to move on. Asking myself the question for the last six months has taught me something about myself—that I am a positive person—and I don’t have anything to prove. Enuff said!
Being busy. I’ve been busier than ever getting out and about. Spending time with family, blogging, going to crafting groups like NCB and Perle8, crafting and eating out with friends for the restaurant review blog are taking my life in exactly the direction I want to go.
Snail mail fabric. I got some of the Kokka Loving London fabric from Pepperberry & Co on Etsy. I got it as a journal cover at Sew It Together and absolutely loved it (the cover and the fabric!). It’s perfect for the black and red quilt I want to make and I love the ‘Britishness’ of the fabric. I just had to get some as well as a natural linen to ‘match’. I think it'll be a while before the fbric is properly organised … I'm going to let this one evolve.
Planning the August trip. My Mum and I are off to the Lake Macquarie area in August to visit my Mum’s brother and to do a little sightseeing. We got the cheapest tickets (two for one deal) and neither of us are in the slightest put off by the colder weather we’re likely to experience. I love the awesome power of the ocean during the winter and I’m hoping we can stay somewhere nice around the lakes so we can take advantage of the views. Any and all ideas of places to stay and visit are more than welcome.
What’s Not been hot
Thinking about a job interview. I haven’t given this a thought since the interview over a week ago. But it was mentioned yesterday in my weekly Section meeting and now I find myself thinking about it. I personally don’t believe I had a snowball’s chance of getting the job and I’m not sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to find out either way … I just don’t want to think about it either way!
What’s been Hot
Chatting with Miss W. I talk more with Miss W now she’s in Canada than I ever did when she still lived at home, and I find myself looking forward to seeing her more than even in December/January when she’s coming home for a visit. I just have to get her care package organised so she actually gets it before she arrives home. I love you darling girl … you’ll be my baby forever.
Changing my blogging routine. I feel positively freed up. Blogging every day about something good was really starting to bore me. I felt as though I was committed to two blog posts per day and if it’s not fun it’s time to move on. Asking myself the question for the last six months has taught me something about myself—that I am a positive person—and I don’t have anything to prove. Enuff said!
Being busy. I’ve been busier than ever getting out and about. Spending time with family, blogging, going to crafting groups like NCB and Perle8, crafting and eating out with friends for the restaurant review blog are taking my life in exactly the direction I want to go.
Snail mail fabric. I got some of the Kokka Loving London fabric from Pepperberry & Co on Etsy. I got it as a journal cover at Sew It Together and absolutely loved it (the cover and the fabric!). It’s perfect for the black and red quilt I want to make and I love the ‘Britishness’ of the fabric. I just had to get some as well as a natural linen to ‘match’. I think it'll be a while before the fbric is properly organised … I'm going to let this one evolve.
Planning the August trip. My Mum and I are off to the Lake Macquarie area in August to visit my Mum’s brother and to do a little sightseeing. We got the cheapest tickets (two for one deal) and neither of us are in the slightest put off by the colder weather we’re likely to experience. I love the awesome power of the ocean during the winter and I’m hoping we can stay somewhere nice around the lakes so we can take advantage of the views. Any and all ideas of places to stay and visit are more than welcome.
What’s Not been hot
Thinking about a job interview. I haven’t given this a thought since the interview over a week ago. But it was mentioned yesterday in my weekly Section meeting and now I find myself thinking about it. I personally don’t believe I had a snowball’s chance of getting the job and I’m not sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to find out either way … I just don’t want to think about it either way!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
What's Hot & Not and Good Things
It’s the end of the month (again) and time to reflect on what’s been hot and not for the month … a good month in general. I’m loving how 2010 just seems to be coming together for me.
What’s been Hot
Explore. This is becoming easier all the time. I’m feeling more comfortable working out who I want to be and where I’m going. The world feels a far less formidable place, I’m sleeping better and feeling more refreshed when I wake up … and I think where I chose to channel my energies are really helping. They’re all things I enjoy, it’s the space I want to occupy and it’s a perfect balance of doing things for myself and with/for others. (And many thanks to Cathy (Tinniegirl) for keeping my wish for me for the year. It’s made all the difference).
Cook more. I have actually cooked this month, so I’m counting that as a plus! Not impressive though.
Exercise more. This is going really well. I’ve lost about an inch off my waist and no weight at all … which is exactly my aim. So the yoga and pilates each week are really paying dividends and now I’m planning to add climbing up and down ten flights of stairs twice a week before work to my weekly exercise regime. I just feel brighter and more alert now I’m exercising … and so much better at coping with life.
Spend more time with friends and family. I’ve been working hard to make sure Mr H and I spend time together and this month I’ve managed quite a lot of spending time with friends too. Far more than usual: a weekend away at Sew It Together, lunch a couple of times with my regular foodies and I joined a new crafting group, the Perle 8s. The Perle 8s are very close to me and meet every Thursday evening. It will be nice not to travel so far and once a month I will make the effort to travel over to NCB. I really love NCB, but it’s a long way to travel when it’s cold at night and will only get harder.
Find something good each day. I decided I was coasting against this, just accepting that what I was writing each day was positive without having to put any effort into it. I’ve decided to challenge myself, at least for a while, to actually come up with something good. It doesn’t have to be different every day … just something I’m grateful for. I’ll see how I go in a month’s time.
Finish 5 craft projects. This has been easier than I thought with one craft project finished this month (the SIT felted flowers) and another almost finished except for the blocking (my mother’s shawl). I might actually get anywhere up to ten projects finished this year … although I really should keep quiet, shouldn’t I?
What Not been Hot
Travel. No travel here … unless you count a bus fabric tour? Although the trip Mum and I have booked for Lake Macquarie in August is getting ever closer and we really need to get the accommodation booked.
Good thing for the day: Messages from the Universe
One of the things that had come to bother me was how unobservant I’d become … and I was once the most observant person that if I returned somewhere after an absence I could remember exactly what had changed. I’ve lost that skill and it makes me feel disconnected from the world … but I’ve been working hard on this and the world actually spoke to me.
In a lane in Melbourne, coming out of a dumpling restaurant there they were … half a dozen or more crazy, kooky messages.
I really liked this one ... it spoke to me in some strange way. After all I feel as thought I've been lost for a long time ...
What’s been Hot
Explore. This is becoming easier all the time. I’m feeling more comfortable working out who I want to be and where I’m going. The world feels a far less formidable place, I’m sleeping better and feeling more refreshed when I wake up … and I think where I chose to channel my energies are really helping. They’re all things I enjoy, it’s the space I want to occupy and it’s a perfect balance of doing things for myself and with/for others. (And many thanks to Cathy (Tinniegirl) for keeping my wish for me for the year. It’s made all the difference).
Cook more. I have actually cooked this month, so I’m counting that as a plus! Not impressive though.
Exercise more. This is going really well. I’ve lost about an inch off my waist and no weight at all … which is exactly my aim. So the yoga and pilates each week are really paying dividends and now I’m planning to add climbing up and down ten flights of stairs twice a week before work to my weekly exercise regime. I just feel brighter and more alert now I’m exercising … and so much better at coping with life.
Spend more time with friends and family. I’ve been working hard to make sure Mr H and I spend time together and this month I’ve managed quite a lot of spending time with friends too. Far more than usual: a weekend away at Sew It Together, lunch a couple of times with my regular foodies and I joined a new crafting group, the Perle 8s. The Perle 8s are very close to me and meet every Thursday evening. It will be nice not to travel so far and once a month I will make the effort to travel over to NCB. I really love NCB, but it’s a long way to travel when it’s cold at night and will only get harder.
Find something good each day. I decided I was coasting against this, just accepting that what I was writing each day was positive without having to put any effort into it. I’ve decided to challenge myself, at least for a while, to actually come up with something good. It doesn’t have to be different every day … just something I’m grateful for. I’ll see how I go in a month’s time.
Finish 5 craft projects. This has been easier than I thought with one craft project finished this month (the SIT felted flowers) and another almost finished except for the blocking (my mother’s shawl). I might actually get anywhere up to ten projects finished this year … although I really should keep quiet, shouldn’t I?
What Not been Hot
Travel. No travel here … unless you count a bus fabric tour? Although the trip Mum and I have booked for Lake Macquarie in August is getting ever closer and we really need to get the accommodation booked.
Good thing for the day: Messages from the Universe
One of the things that had come to bother me was how unobservant I’d become … and I was once the most observant person that if I returned somewhere after an absence I could remember exactly what had changed. I’ve lost that skill and it makes me feel disconnected from the world … but I’ve been working hard on this and the world actually spoke to me.
In a lane in Melbourne, coming out of a dumpling restaurant there they were … half a dozen or more crazy, kooky messages.
I really liked this one ... it spoke to me in some strange way. After all I feel as thought I've been lost for a long time ...
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Good things: What's Hot & What's Not
It's that time of the week where I look back over the week that was and see how things are tracking. Before I even start, I'm sure it's been good!
What's been totally Hot
Visiting. I had a great weekend visiting Mum including Tamika's birthday. We took her shopping and had a dinner for her ... check her blowing out her candles. I love the shot of her mid blow ... even if it's blurry! She's growing up so quickly.I can hardly believe she's 13.
Craft. I've had a great crafting week: the felting for the Sew It Together convention swap is finished and the items need to be put together, my mother's shawl is now 95% done, I finally have a crochet hook to finish a scarf I recently finished and then I can move on and finish the baby's cardigan I started.
Vintage sheet finds. I found another two in Ballarat and now have six high quality sheets to swap, and another six not quite so good. I'm still looking around ... well, because I can but the pressure's gone.
August trip away. I've booked and paid for flights to Newcastle for Mum and I in August. I'm looking around for accommodation now ... the site I prefer to book packages through doesn't have anywhere close and I'm looking at a holiday park to the south of Newcastle. Any suggestions?
Op shopping. I've been having so much luck op shopping recently ... probably because I go to so many. I've been managing to find sheets, lots of good knitting needles including a bamboo pair for $1 and fantastic 1940s knitting patterns. I even managed to find some old crocheted doily patterns ... and I'm on the look out for hinged tins in good condition.
TV/DVD back in the bedroom. Clarissa bought a wide screen TV for her room a few weeks ago and I'm settled back into the bedroom watching DVDs. Last night I finished Band of Brothers for the umpteenth time as I try to finish Mum's shawl ... and I'm not sure what I'll watch tomorrow. Either way I'm getting more done now I have something to listen to.
Exercise. My two classes per week are going really well. The pilates and yoga are doing wonders for my core muscles, the thing that's really bothered me after two pregnancies and no real exercise after the last child 22 years ago! And I have to start now before I get into those 'critical years' where it will be harder to regain lost ground.
What's been Hot
Wet washing. I don't want to complain about the rain since we need the water so much, but it's hell getting stuff dry.
Vertigo. This is pretty much my life but it's usually limited to when I roll onto my right side and when I'm exercising. But the world was spinning from the minute I woke up and I felt nauseous so I went back to sleep. Fortunately it didn't progress to vomiting, which I hate ... and I've noticed that if I'm well hydrated and eat well it's better managed, so I headed for the kitchen as early as I could.
How has your week been? Have you had a good one or has something driven you crazy?
What's been totally Hot
Visiting. I had a great weekend visiting Mum including Tamika's birthday. We took her shopping and had a dinner for her ... check her blowing out her candles. I love the shot of her mid blow ... even if it's blurry! She's growing up so quickly.I can hardly believe she's 13.
Craft. I've had a great crafting week: the felting for the Sew It Together convention swap is finished and the items need to be put together, my mother's shawl is now 95% done, I finally have a crochet hook to finish a scarf I recently finished and then I can move on and finish the baby's cardigan I started.
Vintage sheet finds. I found another two in Ballarat and now have six high quality sheets to swap, and another six not quite so good. I'm still looking around ... well, because I can but the pressure's gone.
August trip away. I've booked and paid for flights to Newcastle for Mum and I in August. I'm looking around for accommodation now ... the site I prefer to book packages through doesn't have anywhere close and I'm looking at a holiday park to the south of Newcastle. Any suggestions?
Op shopping. I've been having so much luck op shopping recently ... probably because I go to so many. I've been managing to find sheets, lots of good knitting needles including a bamboo pair for $1 and fantastic 1940s knitting patterns. I even managed to find some old crocheted doily patterns ... and I'm on the look out for hinged tins in good condition.
TV/DVD back in the bedroom. Clarissa bought a wide screen TV for her room a few weeks ago and I'm settled back into the bedroom watching DVDs. Last night I finished Band of Brothers for the umpteenth time as I try to finish Mum's shawl ... and I'm not sure what I'll watch tomorrow. Either way I'm getting more done now I have something to listen to.
Exercise. My two classes per week are going really well. The pilates and yoga are doing wonders for my core muscles, the thing that's really bothered me after two pregnancies and no real exercise after the last child 22 years ago! And I have to start now before I get into those 'critical years' where it will be harder to regain lost ground.
What's been Hot
Wet washing. I don't want to complain about the rain since we need the water so much, but it's hell getting stuff dry.
Vertigo. This is pretty much my life but it's usually limited to when I roll onto my right side and when I'm exercising. But the world was spinning from the minute I woke up and I felt nauseous so I went back to sleep. Fortunately it didn't progress to vomiting, which I hate ... and I've noticed that if I'm well hydrated and eat well it's better managed, so I headed for the kitchen as early as I could.
How has your week been? Have you had a good one or has something driven you crazy?
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Good things: What's Hot & What's Not
I haven’t posted What’s Hot & What’s Not for a couple of weeks. For a lot of reasons I haven’t really felt motivated to blog at all, although that’s changing at the moment. I find the urge not to blog usually hits me every six weeks or so. But I’m feeling energised at the moment and happy because it’s coincided with the end of the month when I compare how I’m going with my New Year’s Plans.
What’s been Hot
Cook more. I actually cooked twice this month. Amazing I know! It’s usually the same thing … lamb, although most recently I’ve experimented with lamb neck and barley, on a bed of mashed potatoes. Wonderfully warming and soothing as winter approaches.
Explore. I feel as though I’m really growing this year, both personally and creatively. I’m branching out in all sorts of ways creatively, and this month joined a local knitting group a few suburbs away that will be much easier to meet up with. I’m also exploring op shops in all sorts of new areas I don’t usually visit: the weekend just past I went to Malvern and the week before to Noble Park.
Spend time with others. I feel as though I’ve done well with friends and family this month. Plenty of time with crafting and other friends, including going out to dinner last weekend. I also went down to Ballarat to visit the family and I’m there again the weekend coming.
Find something good each day. In some ways I started this because I thought I could be too negative but I realise as time passes that isn’t the case.
5 craft projects. I’m well on my way to finishing 5 projects for 2010. The first two finished were for swaps but I deliberately joined them because the deadline kept me focussed. Now I’m working on a couple of knitting projects: a shawl, baby’s scarf, baby’s cardigan and another swap for Sew It Together. Three of them are 2/3 done with the baby’s scarf 95% finished.
Travel. I’ve been doing a few day trips including a walk around the city Saturday going looking at the graffiti in various laneways. I always enjoy that. Plus Mum and I are planning a trip to the Blue Mountains in August … I’ve wanted to return there for many years and haven’t got around to organising something before now.
What’s Not
Renovations. As usual this is a total dud … so I’m putting it on the hiatus pile until further notice. I’m so much more focussed on the craft side of things, which is so busy and fun at the moment, that I want to reduce that pile and get back to the renovations. If only the two coincided in some way.
What’s been Hot
Cook more. I actually cooked twice this month. Amazing I know! It’s usually the same thing … lamb, although most recently I’ve experimented with lamb neck and barley, on a bed of mashed potatoes. Wonderfully warming and soothing as winter approaches.
Explore. I feel as though I’m really growing this year, both personally and creatively. I’m branching out in all sorts of ways creatively, and this month joined a local knitting group a few suburbs away that will be much easier to meet up with. I’m also exploring op shops in all sorts of new areas I don’t usually visit: the weekend just past I went to Malvern and the week before to Noble Park.
Spend time with others. I feel as though I’ve done well with friends and family this month. Plenty of time with crafting and other friends, including going out to dinner last weekend. I also went down to Ballarat to visit the family and I’m there again the weekend coming.
Find something good each day. In some ways I started this because I thought I could be too negative but I realise as time passes that isn’t the case.
5 craft projects. I’m well on my way to finishing 5 projects for 2010. The first two finished were for swaps but I deliberately joined them because the deadline kept me focussed. Now I’m working on a couple of knitting projects: a shawl, baby’s scarf, baby’s cardigan and another swap for Sew It Together. Three of them are 2/3 done with the baby’s scarf 95% finished.
Travel. I’ve been doing a few day trips including a walk around the city Saturday going looking at the graffiti in various laneways. I always enjoy that. Plus Mum and I are planning a trip to the Blue Mountains in August … I’ve wanted to return there for many years and haven’t got around to organising something before now.
What’s Not
Renovations. As usual this is a total dud … so I’m putting it on the hiatus pile until further notice. I’m so much more focussed on the craft side of things, which is so busy and fun at the moment, that I want to reduce that pile and get back to the renovations. If only the two coincided in some way.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Good things: What's Hot & What's Not
I can’t believe it’s the last Wednesday of March already … I’m already tired of asking myself where’s the year's gone and I don't think it's going to get any better! Wow.
This month has been interesting, mostly because it’s been so busy at work. I’m not feeling very optimistic because travelling with Miss C in the morning to work means I'm spending so much more time at work, and because work generally is hectic at the moment.
What’s been Hot this month
Travel. Does travel to Ballarat and Daylesford count? Other than that I’ve barely been anywhere.
Spend more time with friends and family. I went to Ballarat this month and had a nice time with my Mum in Daylesford and I’m off to visit Mum again over Easter … this time we’ll probably go to Bendigo and see the Dragon on Easter Monday, and I’ll get to see my siblings and nieces as well. That should be fun so I’m looking forward to that.
And I've got into the habit of chatting to Janine a couple of times a week although we're crap at catching up in person. Between my wanting to drop at the weekend and Janine not feeling well ... we're serial non starters!
Find something good each day. I’ve barely missed a day. That, at least, has been brilliant.
Exercise more. I’ve finished an entire term of yoga and next term I’m thinking of doing it twice a week. But I haven’t walked once this month … can you believe i just can't walk for exercise?
What’s Not been so Hot
EXPLORE. I feel as though this has taken a back seat this month … although I’m grappling with the silliest out of comfort zone issue at the moment that’s dragging me down. I loaned my TV to Miss C and, after three months, it’s driving me crazy. I like to listen to DVDs as I craft … I can’t craft without them with the result I’m not getting anything done. I have to do something about this … probably buy a computer or laptop for the bedroom because I’ve got to the point where I can’t do this anymore.
Finish 5 craft projects. You’d think this is nothing but I’m a serial starter and not finisher and after three months I haven’t finished anything: I untangled the shawl I’d almost made for my mother and I had to restart the name tag for Sew It Together. But on the upside I’ve almost finished a paper craft project that will have a big reveal shortly … so maybe I can be generous and put myself into the 50/50 camp.
Cook more. I haven’t ‘cooked’ except to make breakfast once this month. Yet again, my contribution has been to wash dishes and floors and keep the room clean.
Renovate. Let’s not even discuss this … I’m barely managing to stay on top of the ironing and washing at the moment.
This month has been interesting, mostly because it’s been so busy at work. I’m not feeling very optimistic because travelling with Miss C in the morning to work means I'm spending so much more time at work, and because work generally is hectic at the moment.
What’s been Hot this month
Travel. Does travel to Ballarat and Daylesford count? Other than that I’ve barely been anywhere.
Spend more time with friends and family. I went to Ballarat this month and had a nice time with my Mum in Daylesford and I’m off to visit Mum again over Easter … this time we’ll probably go to Bendigo and see the Dragon on Easter Monday, and I’ll get to see my siblings and nieces as well. That should be fun so I’m looking forward to that.
And I've got into the habit of chatting to Janine a couple of times a week although we're crap at catching up in person. Between my wanting to drop at the weekend and Janine not feeling well ... we're serial non starters!
Find something good each day. I’ve barely missed a day. That, at least, has been brilliant.
Exercise more. I’ve finished an entire term of yoga and next term I’m thinking of doing it twice a week. But I haven’t walked once this month … can you believe i just can't walk for exercise?
What’s Not been so Hot
EXPLORE. I feel as though this has taken a back seat this month … although I’m grappling with the silliest out of comfort zone issue at the moment that’s dragging me down. I loaned my TV to Miss C and, after three months, it’s driving me crazy. I like to listen to DVDs as I craft … I can’t craft without them with the result I’m not getting anything done. I have to do something about this … probably buy a computer or laptop for the bedroom because I’ve got to the point where I can’t do this anymore.
Finish 5 craft projects. You’d think this is nothing but I’m a serial starter and not finisher and after three months I haven’t finished anything: I untangled the shawl I’d almost made for my mother and I had to restart the name tag for Sew It Together. But on the upside I’ve almost finished a paper craft project that will have a big reveal shortly … so maybe I can be generous and put myself into the 50/50 camp.
Cook more. I haven’t ‘cooked’ except to make breakfast once this month. Yet again, my contribution has been to wash dishes and floors and keep the room clean.
Renovate. Let’s not even discuss this … I’m barely managing to stay on top of the ironing and washing at the moment.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Good things: What's Hot and What's Not
Another day I'm asking myself "Where has my life gone?" because all I can this is "It's hump day again". Not complaining ... very happy! Hooray ... because it's time for What's Hot and What's Not.
What's Hot
Three day week. That's right. I had Monday off and have Friday off on a flex ... and it's still hump day today. The middle of a three day week. I'm really celebrating that.
NCB. It's Northern Craft Bonanza week and tomorrow is our crafty get together. It's always fun and it doesn't matter how late I stay out because I have Friday off! See above.
Early rising. I'm loving getting up early and I'm almost (but not quite) in an early to bed pattern. I feel so much more rested and it's so much easier to cope with the day. That, and eating well too.
Books. I've been reading so much lately ... and my world seems to be filled with Florence Broadhurst for some reason. First it was a Gillian Armstrong documentary on the ABC and then a work colleague was reading a book on her that she thought I would enjoy. And I am ... she was the most amazing flamboyant woman who was the brainchild behind wallpaper still considered classic today.
What's Not
Shoes. All my shoes seem to be wearing out simultaneously and I'm in a flurry of resoling and reheeling ... and nowhere can I find the flat, square toed shoes I prefer to wear each day because of my massively wide flippers ... er, feet (I'm a D fitting)!
Detail. I can remember stuff that happened to me years ago ... my recollection for detail is the stuff of legend at work. But I'm not so good when working with too much detail. It overwhelms me and I spend most of my time thinking I've forgotten something. Fortunately, the tasks will soon be over and then I can move on ... phew!
Knitting. I got some knitting done ... but tore it out five times because it didn't look right. Then I discovered yesterday that the reason why I wasn't happy is because I've been doing it wrong and I'm not sure yet how to fix it.
What's Hot
Three day week. That's right. I had Monday off and have Friday off on a flex ... and it's still hump day today. The middle of a three day week. I'm really celebrating that.
NCB. It's Northern Craft Bonanza week and tomorrow is our crafty get together. It's always fun and it doesn't matter how late I stay out because I have Friday off! See above.
Early rising. I'm loving getting up early and I'm almost (but not quite) in an early to bed pattern. I feel so much more rested and it's so much easier to cope with the day. That, and eating well too.
Books. I've been reading so much lately ... and my world seems to be filled with Florence Broadhurst for some reason. First it was a Gillian Armstrong documentary on the ABC and then a work colleague was reading a book on her that she thought I would enjoy. And I am ... she was the most amazing flamboyant woman who was the brainchild behind wallpaper still considered classic today.
What's Not
Shoes. All my shoes seem to be wearing out simultaneously and I'm in a flurry of resoling and reheeling ... and nowhere can I find the flat, square toed shoes I prefer to wear each day because of my massively wide flippers ... er, feet (I'm a D fitting)!
Detail. I can remember stuff that happened to me years ago ... my recollection for detail is the stuff of legend at work. But I'm not so good when working with too much detail. It overwhelms me and I spend most of my time thinking I've forgotten something. Fortunately, the tasks will soon be over and then I can move on ... phew!
Knitting. I got some knitting done ... but tore it out five times because it didn't look right. Then I discovered yesterday that the reason why I wasn't happy is because I've been doing it wrong and I'm not sure yet how to fix it.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Good things: What's Hot & What's Not
It’s hump day again ... and that always means time to play What’s Hot & What’s Not. (I think What's Hot & What's Not is still on hiatus ... but what the heck. I'm playing!)
Excuse me if I repeat some of the last week’s news because most of it has been so good I just wanted to talk about it again.
my What’s totally Hot!
Nine day fortnights. Getting to work earlier means the promise of nine day fortnights … and myfirst day off is Friday next week. My friend Queenie doesn’t know it yet but I’m offering her a piece of the action, with plans of visiting a couple of op shops in her area and ice cream with her kids. I know Queenie reads the blog sometimes ... are you up for it?
Travelling to work with Miss C. She’s not normally a morning person ... in fact she’s a total grump ( mmm ... I wonder if it’s hereditary?). But she’s been more chatty than I’m used to, and even if she’s silent part of the journey I’m enjoying having her there.
Walking home. Before you get too excited ... not the whole way home from work. That would be 27 kms! But I finally put my plan into action to get off the train one stop before I get home ... which is about a brisk 25 minute walk. That’s twice so far this week and an hour of yoga on Monday. A good week for exercise.
Good hair month. I had a haircut yesterday and I love it. The guy who now cuts my hair listens to what I tell him ... and I get the haircut I want. The total opposite to my last hairdresser who drove me crazy! Plus I got it dried sleek and straight … too much hair wonderfulness for me!
Work. Can you believe I’m enjoying work more now I’m starting earlier. By nature I’m a morning person and starting later didn't really suit me … even though it had long become part of my life. I now get more done, I’m much less stressed and I’m enjoying what I’m doing in a way I haven’t for a long time. Thanks Miss C.
ABC iView. I’m hopeless at watching TV and I can’t be bothered to record ... so I gave up watching TV six months ago. I watch the occasional DVD but that’s about it. But I discovered ABC iView a few weeks ago and it’s brilliant. The ABC puts its programs on its website for a fortnight and now I can watch them whenever I want ... and with a 22in widescreen Samsung monitor it’s no punishment. (Check it out Curlypops; you should be able to do this with your new broadband.)
Music. I have the hugest music stash at work I listen to … this week my favourites are the Volume 1 soundtrack to Packed to the Rafters, Live on Earth (The Cat Empire), Crazy Love (Michael Buble), Sounds Like This (Eric Hutchinson) and These Streets (Paolo Nutini). I’m currently listening to LA by Old Man River (from the Packed to the Rafters soundtrack) and I’m going to have to find a little more music by this Aussie band.
What’s Not hot!
Being cranky. I’m still not used to going to bed early although the getting up early hasn't been so bad ... and I’m not happy with the crankiness I’ve been experiencing. But it’s getting better and next week I’m hoping to be in the swing.
Not crafting. I’m not getting anything done. I’m having to stand a hour and a half per day in the train so no knitting, and when I get home I’m not doing much more than tidying up and catching up on the ABC. Tomorrow Miss C and I are going to try an earlier train to see whether we can get a seat … so maybe I’ll get a little knitting done. And at least I'm getting a little vicarious crafting done while I'm reading blogs!
Excuse me if I repeat some of the last week’s news because most of it has been so good I just wanted to talk about it again.
my What’s totally Hot!
Nine day fortnights. Getting to work earlier means the promise of nine day fortnights … and myfirst day off is Friday next week. My friend Queenie doesn’t know it yet but I’m offering her a piece of the action, with plans of visiting a couple of op shops in her area and ice cream with her kids. I know Queenie reads the blog sometimes ... are you up for it?
Travelling to work with Miss C. She’s not normally a morning person ... in fact she’s a total grump ( mmm ... I wonder if it’s hereditary?). But she’s been more chatty than I’m used to, and even if she’s silent part of the journey I’m enjoying having her there.
Walking home. Before you get too excited ... not the whole way home from work. That would be 27 kms! But I finally put my plan into action to get off the train one stop before I get home ... which is about a brisk 25 minute walk. That’s twice so far this week and an hour of yoga on Monday. A good week for exercise.
Good hair month. I had a haircut yesterday and I love it. The guy who now cuts my hair listens to what I tell him ... and I get the haircut I want. The total opposite to my last hairdresser who drove me crazy! Plus I got it dried sleek and straight … too much hair wonderfulness for me!
Work. Can you believe I’m enjoying work more now I’m starting earlier. By nature I’m a morning person and starting later didn't really suit me … even though it had long become part of my life. I now get more done, I’m much less stressed and I’m enjoying what I’m doing in a way I haven’t for a long time. Thanks Miss C.
ABC iView. I’m hopeless at watching TV and I can’t be bothered to record ... so I gave up watching TV six months ago. I watch the occasional DVD but that’s about it. But I discovered ABC iView a few weeks ago and it’s brilliant. The ABC puts its programs on its website for a fortnight and now I can watch them whenever I want ... and with a 22in widescreen Samsung monitor it’s no punishment. (Check it out Curlypops; you should be able to do this with your new broadband.)
Music. I have the hugest music stash at work I listen to … this week my favourites are the Volume 1 soundtrack to Packed to the Rafters, Live on Earth (The Cat Empire), Crazy Love (Michael Buble), Sounds Like This (Eric Hutchinson) and These Streets (Paolo Nutini). I’m currently listening to LA by Old Man River (from the Packed to the Rafters soundtrack) and I’m going to have to find a little more music by this Aussie band.
What’s Not hot!
Being cranky. I’m still not used to going to bed early although the getting up early hasn't been so bad ... and I’m not happy with the crankiness I’ve been experiencing. But it’s getting better and next week I’m hoping to be in the swing.
Not crafting. I’m not getting anything done. I’m having to stand a hour and a half per day in the train so no knitting, and when I get home I’m not doing much more than tidying up and catching up on the ABC. Tomorrow Miss C and I are going to try an earlier train to see whether we can get a seat … so maybe I’ll get a little knitting done. And at least I'm getting a little vicarious crafting done while I'm reading blogs!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
WHAT'S HOT & WHAT'S NOT/GOOD THINGS
It's hump day (again) and time for What’s Hot & What’s Not front … and yet again mostly in the affirmative.
What’s been totally Hot
Northern Craft Bonanza. I went to my second ‘meeting’ and it's so good. The gals are so warm and friendly, their crafty projects are amazing … and I just feel welcomed in every way. We even had a swap and I took some upholstery fabric and vintage pillowcases/table cloth and brought home some quilting fabric. My quilting stash is looking amazing.
Chinese New Year. I went to my third Chinese New Year in about 4 years and I love it. As usual we stood on the top floor of the car park on the corner of Russell and Little Bourke, and literally had a bird’s eye view. I also stroked the dragon more than once so I’m expecting lots of luck.
Cross stitch. The Be My Valentine cross stitch panel is finished … and I finished it on Valentine’s Day. What could be more fitting.
6x6 scrapbook layouts. I’ve had a bunch of 8x8 layouts laying around forever and I was recently reminded (through Facebook) of a Victorian based charity that organises 6x6 layouts for underprivileged kids on camps. So this stash is being cut down to 6x6 and will soon be winging its way to Southern Cross Kids' Camps.
Electrical renovations. I scoured the house for electrical stuff that needs doing and Mr H and I shopped like crazy on Saturday afternoon. In the end we took advantage of the Beacon Lighting up to 50% sale for the light fittings and ceiling fans, and trawled Bunnings for the extractor fans and 4 sock outlet. A good afternoon’s work!
Op shopping bonanza. I had the best two days of op shopping with four shops canvassed and the maximum number of scrumptious knitting patterns and a little sheet music from the 1920s extracted. My little stash is looking lovely at the moment … and I have a decent number of lovely knitting patterns from the 1940s to 1980s to share over the coming weeks.
Yoga. I did yoga again on Monday and I feel so good after I’ve done it … totally energised and ready to take on the world. And knowing I feel like that is what keeps me going back (oh and paying for the term in advance), because I spend the first half hour wondering when the class will be over! I hope that reaction doesn’t last.
What’s totally Not hot
Dentist. I’d been experiencing some twinging in one tooth and figured it was the nerve and thought I’d better get it checked out. I got the thumbs up on that tooth, no work required, and from now on it’s just watch and wait … but the dentist found 2 new grey spots (which indicates decay) that are all but invisible except to the trained eye. Bummer!
Being disorganised. I’m starting to push and pull myself into new routines that will help me manage life better … but I hate having to work so hard to keep it all together. Why does it have to be like that? Why, why, why ... oh, oh I'm hearing Julius Sumner Miller again! LOL
What’s been totally Hot
Northern Craft Bonanza. I went to my second ‘meeting’ and it's so good. The gals are so warm and friendly, their crafty projects are amazing … and I just feel welcomed in every way. We even had a swap and I took some upholstery fabric and vintage pillowcases/table cloth and brought home some quilting fabric. My quilting stash is looking amazing.
Chinese New Year. I went to my third Chinese New Year in about 4 years and I love it. As usual we stood on the top floor of the car park on the corner of Russell and Little Bourke, and literally had a bird’s eye view. I also stroked the dragon more than once so I’m expecting lots of luck.
Cross stitch. The Be My Valentine cross stitch panel is finished … and I finished it on Valentine’s Day. What could be more fitting.
6x6 scrapbook layouts. I’ve had a bunch of 8x8 layouts laying around forever and I was recently reminded (through Facebook) of a Victorian based charity that organises 6x6 layouts for underprivileged kids on camps. So this stash is being cut down to 6x6 and will soon be winging its way to Southern Cross Kids' Camps.
Electrical renovations. I scoured the house for electrical stuff that needs doing and Mr H and I shopped like crazy on Saturday afternoon. In the end we took advantage of the Beacon Lighting up to 50% sale for the light fittings and ceiling fans, and trawled Bunnings for the extractor fans and 4 sock outlet. A good afternoon’s work!
Op shopping bonanza. I had the best two days of op shopping with four shops canvassed and the maximum number of scrumptious knitting patterns and a little sheet music from the 1920s extracted. My little stash is looking lovely at the moment … and I have a decent number of lovely knitting patterns from the 1940s to 1980s to share over the coming weeks.
Yoga. I did yoga again on Monday and I feel so good after I’ve done it … totally energised and ready to take on the world. And knowing I feel like that is what keeps me going back (oh and paying for the term in advance), because I spend the first half hour wondering when the class will be over! I hope that reaction doesn’t last.
What’s totally Not hot
Dentist. I’d been experiencing some twinging in one tooth and figured it was the nerve and thought I’d better get it checked out. I got the thumbs up on that tooth, no work required, and from now on it’s just watch and wait … but the dentist found 2 new grey spots (which indicates decay) that are all but invisible except to the trained eye. Bummer!
Being disorganised. I’m starting to push and pull myself into new routines that will help me manage life better … but I hate having to work so hard to keep it all together. Why does it have to be like that? Why, why, why ... oh, oh I'm hearing Julius Sumner Miller again! LOL
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
What's Hot & What's Not Wed 10 Feb 10
WHAT'S HOT & WHAT'S NOT
It’s Wednesday, hump day, and time to dissect the week that was on What’s Hot & What’s Not … Claire over at Looblylu hasn’t started yet for 2010 so I’m persisting on my own because I’m a leader not a follower … yeah, whatever! LOL
It’s really exciting to know that everything I added to my not so hot list are things I haven’t had the time to get to.
What’s been really Hot.
26 years with Mr H. The hottest thing … but unfortunately one that passed with a whimper rather than a bang because, well … I forgot! And Mr H doesn’t do anniversaries … even birthdays, so I was never going to help any help there. Thank goodness for technology … I’ll program it in the phone for next year. If I remember.
Yoga. Although I walk a bit I started my formal exercise routine this week … with yoga on Monday. I’m pleased to report I’m not in the slightest stiff … and I’m booked in for the next 8 weeks so I’ve plenty of time to remedy that.
Vintage. I had the best weekend with vintage and op shopping galore. I nabbed some great items, although not technically bargains on the vintage front.
Check out this dress. Technically I got it for Clarissa, who didn’t like it … but it’s so beautiful. I’m thinking of approaching Julie at Ballarat Vintage Style to see if they’re interested in using it for the 2010 Fashions in Time Vintage Fashion Parade. That would be so cool. .
Food. I’ve been out so much recently eating with friends … and it’s been fab. So much new stuff to try and earlier this week we went to the HuTong Dumpling Bar in the city. Absolutely brilliant for lunch … and inexpensive. We’re thinking of starting a blog since we go out so often … look out for that at a later stage.
The chilli dumplings were my absolute favourite … so delicate and with the perfect amount of chilli.
Renovations. I’ve organised an electrician to do about 3 hours work next week: install ceiling fans in the bedroom, replace the kitchen fluorescent light, install power points to cope with the tangle of computer and entertainment system, and install/replace 2 extractor fans. Woo hoo, a ceiling fan in the bedroom … right above my bed. I’m feeling cooler already.
What’s Not been so hot.
Work. I still haven’t started looking for another job. I really need to do it to build up my confidence but I’ve thrown my focus into so many other things I’m using them as my excuse for not doing anything.
Heart cross stitch. I’m getting annoyed with this but I’m determined to get it finished before I start something new or I’ll never get it done … and I’m really sad about that because I really want to start on my mother’s birthday present for May. In fact I’m planning to go to Morris & Sons to shop for yarn. Another woo hoo!
It’s Wednesday, hump day, and time to dissect the week that was on What’s Hot & What’s Not … Claire over at Looblylu hasn’t started yet for 2010 so I’m persisting on my own because I’m a leader not a follower … yeah, whatever! LOL
It’s really exciting to know that everything I added to my not so hot list are things I haven’t had the time to get to.
What’s been really Hot.
26 years with Mr H. The hottest thing … but unfortunately one that passed with a whimper rather than a bang because, well … I forgot! And Mr H doesn’t do anniversaries … even birthdays, so I was never going to help any help there. Thank goodness for technology … I’ll program it in the phone for next year. If I remember.
Yoga. Although I walk a bit I started my formal exercise routine this week … with yoga on Monday. I’m pleased to report I’m not in the slightest stiff … and I’m booked in for the next 8 weeks so I’ve plenty of time to remedy that.
Vintage. I had the best weekend with vintage and op shopping galore. I nabbed some great items, although not technically bargains on the vintage front.
Check out this dress. Technically I got it for Clarissa, who didn’t like it … but it’s so beautiful. I’m thinking of approaching Julie at Ballarat Vintage Style to see if they’re interested in using it for the 2010 Fashions in Time Vintage Fashion Parade. That would be so cool. .
Food. I’ve been out so much recently eating with friends … and it’s been fab. So much new stuff to try and earlier this week we went to the HuTong Dumpling Bar in the city. Absolutely brilliant for lunch … and inexpensive. We’re thinking of starting a blog since we go out so often … look out for that at a later stage.
The chilli dumplings were my absolute favourite … so delicate and with the perfect amount of chilli.
Renovations. I’ve organised an electrician to do about 3 hours work next week: install ceiling fans in the bedroom, replace the kitchen fluorescent light, install power points to cope with the tangle of computer and entertainment system, and install/replace 2 extractor fans. Woo hoo, a ceiling fan in the bedroom … right above my bed. I’m feeling cooler already.
What’s Not been so hot.
Work. I still haven’t started looking for another job. I really need to do it to build up my confidence but I’ve thrown my focus into so many other things I’m using them as my excuse for not doing anything.
Heart cross stitch. I’m getting annoyed with this but I’m determined to get it finished before I start something new or I’ll never get it done … and I’m really sad about that because I really want to start on my mother’s birthday present for May. In fact I’m planning to go to Morris & Sons to shop for yarn. Another woo hoo!
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