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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Just a few songs that sum up the way i'm feeling...

Kelly Clarkson ~ I Do Not Hook Up

Kylie Minogue ~ Can't Get You Out Of My Head

The Fugees ~ Killing Me Softly

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

It's all about me, me, ME!

I enjoyed reading this on Mothership's blog, and thought i'd snare it for myself as well :-)

Apparently i'm supposed to BOLD everything i've achieved on this list.

1. Started your own blog.
2. Slept under the stars.
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited The Great Barrier Reef.
5. Stood under the stars in the outback, the real outback – think Uluru.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to the Gold Coast’s theme parks – anyone, you take your pick.
8. Climbed a mountain.
9. Held a praying mantis.
10. Sung a solo. (I do not sing in public!)
11. Bungee jumped, jumped out of plane, been paragliding or hang-gliding, hot air ballooning – you get the idea, you’ve been hundreds of metres about earth in a seemingly flimsy contraption. (I'd love to to one of those someday!)
12. Visited Melbourne. Does stopping at the airport to change flights count?
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch. Yep i make signatures, i'm sure that counts!
15. Had a child. Raised a child. Worked with children.
16. Had food poisoning.
17. Been to the Snowy Mountains. 
18. Grown your own vegetables. Does herbs count?
19. Visited the Brett Whitely studio in Surry Hills, Sydney.
(Hmmm, will have to check it out now!)
20. Slept on an overnight train or bus.
21. Had a pillow fight. 
22. Been backpacking.
23. Taken a mental health day.

24. Been buried in sand with just your head and toes sticking out.
25. Held a possum, kangaroo or koala – or any other native Australian animal.
26. Gone skinny dipping. (God forbid! lol)
27. Been in a fun run. 
28. Been on the Blue Mountain cableway.
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.
31. Played, or watched, summer cricket.
32. Sailed, kayaked or canoed our beautiful waterways.
33. Seen the Daintree.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors.
35. Visited an Aboriginal settlement or mission.
36. Learned a new language.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied.
38. Toured the Sydney Opera House.
39. 
Tried rock climbing (indoor or outdoor), abseiling or just simple bush walking.
40. Visit Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art.
41. Been to the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
42. Sunbaked at Bondi.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant.
44. Visited Broome.
45. 
Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported in an ambulance.
47. Had your portrait painted.
48. Gone fishing.
49. Seen Tasmania’s old growth forests.
50. Been to the top of Q1, on the Gold Coast.
51. 
Gone scuba diving or snorkelling.
52. 
Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theatre.
55. Been in a movie.
56. Driven the Great Ocean Road.
57. Started a business.
58. Taken a martial arts class.
59. Visited Norfolk Island.
60. Served at a soup kitchen.
61. Sold Girl Guide biscuits.
62. Gone whale watching.
63. Got flowers for no reason. C'mon, there is always a REASON!
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma. Yes all 3
65. Gone jet boating.
66. Visited Port Arthur.
67. Bounced a cheque.
68. Flown in a helicopter.
69. Saved a favourite childhood toy.
70. Visited the Australian War Memorial.
71. Eaten Caviar.
72. Pieced a quilt.
73. Stood in Federation Square.
74. Been on the Murray River.
75. Been fired from a job. Hey, it was one of those mutual decision things. He pissed me off, I bopped him. We agreed it was best if I left. Whaddayagunnado???
76. Travelled, or climbed, over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. One day i will
77. Broken a bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle.
79. Seen the Three Sisters at Echo Point, Katoomba.
80. Published a book.
81. Visited St Mary’s Cathedral, in Sydney.
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Been to Hermannsburg.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper. Yes for Gestational Diabetes
85. Read the entire Bible. Nah ah, never ever gonna happen!
86. Visited Parliament House.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating. Does fish count?
88. Had chickenpox. Yep twice
89. Saved someone’s life. 
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous. A few times 
92. Joined a book club.
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Saved a pet. RIP Foxii-doo
95. Been to the site of the Eureka Stockade.
96. Swum in The Whitsundays.
97. Been involved in a lawsuit. Yes, while working for a real estate in property management
98. Owned a mobile phone.
99. Been stung by a bee. 
100. Read an entire book in one day.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Christmas, New Year & A Museum


Oooooh dear i really have neglegted this tiny space of mine!

Well here's a refresher of what has been going on....

But firstly firstly i just want to say I'm sorry i haven't been here to catch up with you all lately. It got quite busy towards the end of the year here. After a long, long discussion with hubby, we decided to put our TTC plans on hold, so that i can try to help out my hubby's eldest sister by donating some of my eggs. We had an appointment on the 18th December last year to make sure i was a desirable donor, hubby was required to be there to make sure he was ok with it as well. Our next appointment is on the 27th January, and then after that i will begin my hormone treatment to try and get my eggy weggies ready :pray:

Our Christmas was great last year (except for one thing but i will fill you in on that at the end of my post), we spent it up in Newcastle this time at my (biological) fathers place, and all the kids had a great time. Here's some of the pics i took around Christmas, there's quite a few so i won't be offended if you don't check them all out :wub:
 

Being from a German background, we all spent Christmas Eve in Newcastle, then on Christmas Day we took the children to the Newcastle Baths at the beach, then headed back home to Sydney to let the kids open up their presents from Santa and from us (Mum & Dad). 

We then had Grandma (my MIL) come and stay with us for week, and on New Years Day we all went to the Powerhouse Museum and checked out the Star Wars Exhibit. It was a really enjoyable day. 


Then on New Years Day evening i came down with the worst cold imaginable, and slept for about 48 hours... yesterday i felt much better after starting my course of Anti-biotics... but i think i got too enthusiastic, and have run my self back down a lil :sick:

Anyways, back to Christmas... about a week before i got a phone call from my mum, telling me my sister's hubby had left her and their son for a floosie he's secretly been with for the past few months. My sister is devastated to say the least, after 14 years of marriage, 10 of them of which they tried to conceive their son. I just can't get my head around it. All of the family seem to think he's in some sort of depression or is going through a midlife crisis. He did lose his father unexpectedly to a stroke just a year ago, but really i think it's no excuse to go around thinking with your d!ck!! :angry:
I do feel VERY lucky to have my hubby and my family, but when things like this happen, it really makes you wonder and makes you think you really have no control over things in life.

Well that concludes what has been happening in the past few weeks. I will be back later to try and add some photo links of the Powerhouse Museum Excursion we took. Till then... take care everyone. Here's wishing you all a fantastic New Year!! :dance:
xo
kyles


Eta: Adding a link to the PowerHouse Museum Photos

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Hot Property

Well i've been slack, and haven't posted for i think probably a fortnight now...
But while i was trawling my favourite parenting forum, i came across something quite amusing...in one of the threads...


Anyways... a picture tells a thousand words, so here goes:

EVERYTHING a modern house needs: bedrooms, a kitchen, deck ... and a pole-dancing room?

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Dare to tell....

Dare To Tell

What type of day are you having?
It's been fairly peaceful, although the kids have had their fair share of rants today

Was there anyone who "made your day"?
My youngest Daughter Tilly when she said"Look, look..I funny me!" Cracks me up!!

Are you liking how you look today?
Yeah i guess

Do you have anyone crushing on you?
Errrrm.... lil old for that now aren't i?

Have you ever eaten a bug?
Ewww, it would never have been intentional

Are you vegeterian?
No, but was on the verge of becoming a vegetarian when i was younger

When was the last time you kissed someone?
Tonight

Have you ever had something stuck between your teeth, but no one decided to tell you?
Lol, probably

Are you a mother or a father?
A mother of 3

When was your last paycheck?
Last week

How many pets do you have?
2 budgies

What kind of toothpaste do you use?
Colgate

Are you closer to being rich or poor?
Neither

Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?
Only when my husband is away

What was the last gift someone gave you?
My children picked flowers for me

Do you appreciate that person?
Always

Are you on any type of drugs?
Nope

Are you in love?
Most definitely

Have you ever been in love?
Many, many times

Do you even believe in love?
Indeed i do

How many things are you really thinking about right now?
Lol... lots

Did you talk to anyone you didn't like today?
Yes... unfortunately it couldn't be prevented

Do you like picnics?
Yes, but havent been on one in ages

Have you finished school yet?
Errrm, yes 12 years ago now

What is/was your worst subject?
Business studies was... sooo boring

What's your father's middle name?
Depends, one is Hans, the other is Klaus

Are you American?
Thank feck nooooooo i'm a proud Aussie

Who are you voting for?
I'm not, And Obama has won already

Do you like Bush?
Noooo, he's currupt like all other American presidents before him have been

Was his name even worth capitalizing?
Definitely not!

What kind of mood are you in?
Playful, sheeesh and it's midnight

Are you waiting for anything?
not really

Are you going to bed after this?
nooooope, i'm a night owl

Have you ever watched fahrenheit 9/11?
Yes i have

McCain or Obama?
Obama i guess

Where were you september 11. 2001?
I was living in Glen Innes, in Oliver Street

What book are you currently reading?
Still trying to get through Angels & Demons

What song did you last listen to?
Walking on a dream ~ Empire of the sun

What movie is in your DVD player?
Hi - 5

How many windows are open in your computer?
5, and a few have tabs open as well

Are you a very stressed out person?
I can be highly strung at times if that counts

How old is your mom?
71

Has your mom ever been on television or in the paper?
No, don't think so

Are you single?
Nope

Do you have a beach house?
Errrrm, what do you think?

Where do you live?
In the western burbs of Sydney

Did you honestly miss Melrose place?
Do i HAVE to answer this?

Do you ever watch Bold and the beautiful?
On a very rare occasion

Do you sometimes watch the news?
I watch it every day during dinner

Have you ever seen a UFO?
Haven't had the pleasure yet

Do you believe in aliens?
Not sure

Do you like Jerry Springer?
Go Jerry, Go Jerry!!

Have you ever been to world trade center?
Nope, and never hoped to

What is your favorite magazine?
Parenting & Photography

How many times have you gone to a foreign country?
Half a dozen times

When will you next go on a plane?
Not sure

When did you last go on a plane?
Hmmm, about 12 yrs ago

Do you watch football sundays?
Only if my son is playing

Do you read Perez Hilton?
read WHAT?

What are your thoughts on Disney Channel?
What..........? I refuse to pay for tv

Have you taken all the cool quizzes on QuizPox.com ?
nooooooooope

Do you like Techno?
Yes, i'm a techno head

Do you like Dr.Phil?
Not really

Do you like Oprah?
Ditto

Do you ever want to get married?
Already am

What is your favorite country?
Scotland

Do you like animals?
Yes, i'm an animal lover

Do you like High school musical?
Not really interested in seeing it

Are the Jonas brothers cute?
Whaaaaaat? Who?

Do you have an ipod?
Yes, apparently i do

Do you watch TV alot?
No

Are you afraid of the dark?
Who me.....errrrm, yes... shhhhh!!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Wants 'N Wishes

Wants 'N Wishes


What did you want to be when you grew up?
An ambo

In what way do you wish your childhood was different?
I don't, i'm happy with how my childhood was

What kinds of things did you want for Christmas as a kid?
I wanted to raise a huge cabbage patch family

Did you wish you were an only child?
I practically was

Did you want to move out of your parent's house as soon as you could?
Yes, and i did

Is there somebody you wish you could be with right now?
Nooo, i have him

Is there one thing you want that you know you will never have?
Can't think of anything right now

If you had one wish guarenteed to come true- what would it be?
That's a hard one... there's too many things to list

Did you ever want to be like someone else to fit in?
Yes back in my early high school years

Have you ever wished someone would just die?
No, never

Do you want a family life right now?
I have it

What's one thing you would change about yourself right now?
My fitness

What do you wish looked different in your appearance?
Lose a few kgs

Do you wish you were somewhere else?
No

What do you hope to accomplish in your life?
Be the best wife and mum i possibly can

What's one wish, besides "happiness", that you'd give to all your friends?
Health

What is the number 1 thing you want out of a relationship?
Love

What's something you wish you never had done?
Fall in love with the wrong guys

Would you want to be extremely rich or extremely smart?
Smart i guess

Is there something you wish you could tell someone?
There's plenty

Do you make wishes when a digital clock says 11:11?
Freaky... yes i do, and it's a reminder of my deceased mother

Are you in the field of the career you always wanted?
No, but i have plenty of time once my children start school

What do you wish was different about mankind?
Humanity

What's one material thing you don't have but wish you could get?
A huge house

What do you want for dinner tonight?
We had Lamb cutlets, with grilled onions & mushies, served with fresh breadrolls & salad

How old were you when you started really wanting the opposite sex?
In my teens

Is there someone you slept with that you wish you hadn't?
Errrrm, yes

Do you wish on shooting stars?
Most definitely

Name one person you'd want to be with right now-friend, family, or relationship:
I can't name one, as i'd love to be surrounded by all my close friends

Do you wish you had a different family?
Nooooo, never i love them all

Do you ever feel like you want too much out of life?
I used to

What do you want to happen tomorrow?
Enjoy a peaceful day at home with my family

What's one thing you wish could change about the economy?
Bring down inflation

Do you ever wish you could be numb to emotions?
Only when i'm hurt

Have you ever laid in bed at night praying a certain someone calls you?
Lol, yes of course i have

Have you ever wanted to date someone who was "below" you in social status in high school?
I've never thought of it that way, as i loathe people who are superficial

Who do you think would make a good president?
I'm confident Ruddy will do his best

What memory do you hope to never forget?
The special people i've lost in my life

Do you make wishes on your birthday?
Not any more

Do you want a cigarette right now?
Don't go there please

Do you wish you were famous?
No, i enjoy the simple life

What do you want to do this weekend?
Enjoy family time

Who do you wish was still in your life?
There's 3, all of which have died, my biological mother Sharon, my close friend Jasmin, & my Ex Jase

Who is someone you'd do anything for to ensure their happiness?
My husband Matt, and of course my children

What is a hobby or pastime you wish you'd pick up?
Photography

Do you want to make love to someone right now?
The night is still young....................................

Do you wish you were younger?
Not at all, but wish i felt younger

Do you wish you didn't know now what you didn't know then?
Errrrm, what tha?

What do you hope and or are expecting to happen this year?
Have an enjoyable christmas with our families on Xmas Eve

Do you want another chance at something?
At having one more baby, fingers crossed this is my month.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Sunset



Thought it was about time i posted some pics of my children Zachery, Darcy & Tilly (aka Matilda), and also a beautiful sunset i caught a few days ago. 

Actually only a few moments after i took the photo of the sunset it was gone.. i was quite lucky to have captured it at all.