Cha Cha Slide!

On Saturday night, this as one of the songs that we danced to.

It is actually really fun to dance to!

Now I know it better then I did on Saturday,

I just want to bust out and DANCE!!

10 Simple Things!

Hello everyone!!

This week I would like to introduce you all to Katie!

I love her blog and her weight-lose is such a inspiration!

10 Things that make Katie happy!!

1. When the sun shines on a 70 degree day and I can feel the warmth, but it's not too hot that I want to run inside immediately. I LOVE sitting outside on those type of days reading, listening to music, or just thinking.
2. People who leave positive comments on my blog or Facebook page about my weight-loss journey. It's a roller-coaster of a ride, so all the love and support is invaluable! <3
3. Having one-on-one conversations with my 7 year-old niece. Kids are so much smarter than we think, and I'm constantly blown away by her thoughts.
4. When I have enough money left after bills to do some SHOPPING!!! I'm a closet shop-a-hollic!
5. When my hubby and I actually want to see the same movie in the theatre. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's perfect!
6. The few minutes right before a storm. There is that brief time where you can smell it coming and the wind is blowing your hair around your face. You can just feel the "calm before the storm" and I love that feeling. Then you get to sit inside with a cup of hot chocolate listening to the storm!
7. Horse racing in Louisville. I LOVE these majestic beings, and I can't ever get enough of Churchill Downs. It's beauty and exhilaration combined!
8. Football! THere is nothing better than cheering on your favourite team to a SUPER BOWL victory!! GO COULTS!!
9. Putting on a pair of pants to discover that they are officially too big! Any excuse to shop, and I love the visual reminder that my hard work is paying off!
10. Organising things. I hate cleaning, But I will spend HOURS organising my desk, my blog, my closet... anything!

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For The Love Of Blogs...

One of my amazing blogger friends Katie has been nominated to become "For The Love Of Blogs" Blog of the Month!
Please help support Kate and head over to For The Love Of Blogs and vote for Simply Kate!

Hassle and Bussle of Life

Wow so that last few days have been pretty jam packed with fun and friends.

Let me give you have bit of a run down...

Wednesday:

Wednesday night myself, Lisa, Ness & Luke went and saw Fast & Furious 5- Fast Five.

The movie was awesome, serious who would not like a movie with fast cars and HOT men!

This movie has my two favourite men in it... Vin Diesel & Dwayne Johnson!

Thursday:

After institute a group of us went up to a friends place to hang out and chat.

After some yummy home-made sorbet.

We all settle down and have some really good, deep and meaningful conversations

We asked questions of each other, hunted through books for answers

Shared each other our opinions.

Friday:

Girl's Night!

What better way to spend a evening then with two of my awesome girls!

With yummy food, home-made face masks, board games, laughter,

Lounge room camp out, meaningful conversations.

I would be lost with out the two girls!

Saturday:

To start our day, what better way then to have WAFFLES... YUM!

After a nice relaxing morning, it was time to pack and head to YSA camp.

To start the camp off they started it with a game of flags...

Our ammo was floor bombs! Oh the fun that we had!

We ended the evening dancing away and playing board games and chatting.

Sunday:

This was an awesome day.

Spiritual uplifting.

So much I could say and describe about this day

But this one is close to my heart.

So for now that's where it will be safely kept.

Monday:

Bright and early start to the day, with a 5:30 am wake up

We headed off to the ANZAC day dawn service

Where we remembered those who have given us their lives to protect and serve our country

And where we pray for those who are currently protecting that which we hold dear.

Later we headed off to provided some service to our local community.

We clean up a local primary school, tidied the gardens,

Put down fresh pine bark around the play equipment.

By the time that we left the place looked great!

To finish off my day I headed out to my parents place.

They have just gotten back today from Brisbane where they have been spending time with my sister and her husband, and their newborn son Ethan.

Dinner was super yummy, BBQ with sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms and potatoes.

Then to finish off the evening with a movie with my mum and some catching up.

All up the last 5 days have been awesome.

I have learnt so much and been uplifted.

My friends are amazing and I love having them in my life.

My family is my heart, they keep me alive.

Hope you all have a fantastic Easter!

Quote of the day...

Song Of The Moment...

10 Simple Things!

Happy Easter Week everyone!
I am super happy that this week is nearly over...
It's been a long week at work, but I have only one more day of stress till I have 5 days off!

This week i am really grateful for the 10 Simple Things,
As every time I read people email of their list it make me smile!
Thank you everyone for sharing with me some simple happiness :)

This week I would like to introduce to you Shannon!
I love reading her blog and leaving new things.
Her blog is bright and happy, and the pictures are so cute!
She a awesome blogger who is always sharing the love around the blogging world with her blog awards.
Stop by and say hello to Shannon at Shanimal's Crackers!

10 Things that make Shannon Happy!!

1. “The Breakfast Machine” song from the movie Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdqwD_bcPs This song makes me happy because every time I hear it, I think of the kitchen scene from the movie, which I REALLY liked as a kid. I like this song so much, in fact, that I made it my ringtone. Now I’m not liking it as much anymore…
2. This may sound crazy to some, but I really like to vacuum. I get happy knowing that I have a clean floor. Clean of crumbs, hair, fur, lint, dead fish…
3. Ed Bassmaster, YouTube personality. My absolute favorite of his videos is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF8GhC-T_Mo
4. My cats. Sometimes Most of the time.
5. Having an idea in my head and being able to express it creatively on paper.
6. Oh great, another song? Yes. Yes, indeed. Why this song? Childhood memories, of course! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OdK5-yWIGs
7. Oh yes, I mustn’t forget Disneyland!!
8. George Costanza. What’s not to love about him? He’s honest, he’s thrifty, and he’s hot! Plus, he’s kind of me (in male form).
9. San Francisco. Some people don’t understand why I like it so much. I just like it, okay? Deal with it. (Ghirardelli Square, Pier 3, The Golden Gate Bridge,Lombard Street, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco zoo, The Full House house, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Rainforest Café, The 49ers, Alcatraz (I went there on a fifth grade fieldtrip!), My Grandma Mary’s house, Coit Tower, Sea lions, Castro Street, That one restaurant I went to after graduating, that had the waiter with a REAL Italian accent, The Bush Man (and other street performers), My dad knowing every street, every corner of SF makes for a great tour guide, Anything, everything, much, much more
10. Ambien. Good night.

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Royal Celebration...

In the spirit of the upcoming Royal wedding...

Long and happy marriage to William and Kate!

101 in 1001 Update!

50# Take part in PostCrossing 10 times!

COMPLETED

Later last year I discovered a awesome postcards website...

Postcrossing

So far I have received some awesome postcards and some interesting ones!

Try it out!

10 Simple Things!

Welcome to another 10 Simple Things!

This week I would like you to meet Caity

10 Things That make Caity happy!!

1. Waxing up my surfboard- the anticipation of catching those great waves makes me sooo happy! (plus I love the smell).
2. Taking a nap when I've gone days without sleep.
3. Staying up late and getting up EARLY.
4. Swimming when it's dark outside and you can see my breath (in a pool).
5. Jogging during sunrise in the morning.
6. Eating cookie dough or ice cream (me? NEVER!).
7. Finishing a painting or drawing or charcoal, etc (you get it).
8. Buying shoes (shopping in general actually).
9. Getting snail mail (not junk- REAL mail).
10. Playing poker at the Commerce Casino or the Morongo Casino/Resort.

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Small and Cute...

I love the small and simple things in life

And the things that surprise you in life,

I love this video, it is super cute!

This video made me smile!

Enjoy!

Today is a raining and cold day

All up just a yucky day!

Tonight I went out for a really yummy dinner with my Dad.

It was good to spend time with him and chat to him.

Hope you had a good day as well.

What's in my bag?

Let me share with you my latest LOVE!

Last week I won a give-away on a friends blog...

BearBumz

This bag is amazing!

I can fit so much into the bag and it is so comfy to carry around

Unlike other bags that would end up being too heavy and hurt after a while.

Try one of her bags trust me you'll LOVE them too!

She also makes super cute baby clothing!

While sharing with you my new favourite bag

It's a good time to do another

"What's in my bag?" Post

Here's what's in my bag...

Tissues, Cocoa Butter hand cream, paw paw ointment, hand sanitizer, spare stocking socks for work, work keys, home keys, head phones, wallet, two new ablums- Chris brown & Avril Lavigne, Extra gum, two pens (8 colours), glasses cleaning cloth, thank you card from a member a work, my diary, Revlon nail polish (Plum Seduction), name tag, dental floss, hair band, eye drops, Revlon lipstick (Rosy Nude), vanilla perfume, nail pencil, lipliner, eyeliner, lip gloss, Revlon lip satin, pink nail polish pen, cosmetic pouch, medication, mini tooth brushes, body spray, lollies (leftover from conferance) and the current book i'm reading (Mediator collection by Meg Cabot)

-Missing from the photo: sunglasses, glasses, Iphone

So what's in your bag??

10 Simple Things!

This week's guest is Michelle!

I love her cute blog!

Oh and i LOVE her Polaroid camera, and want one!

10 Things that make Michelle happy!!

1. Cats. Ugly cats, fat cats, cats without hair.
2. Sending and receiving lovely things in the mail.
3. Pirouettes in the kitchen.
4. Parents that kiss in front of their children.
5. The feeling of coming home.
6. Publishing a blog post that you re-read for days cause you love it so much.
7. Kisses on the head from Dad.
8. Receiving texts from my little sisters.
9. The sincerity of old music.
10. Perfect moments, and the memories of them.

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Love Full Of Colour!

Alyse & Chance from Haugen Creative on Vimeo.

This video is amazing! And looks like so much fun!

I would love to do this some day, playing with chalk and throwing it looks like so much fun!

I discovered this video on "Thoughts from the girl next door"

I have followed her blogs for ages, she is such a amazing person, i love her style of life, and love reading her blog!

Check out this amazing blogger and i promise you will fall in love with her too!

Wish List!

So many things, too many choices!

Love this dress!

Colourful tape for decorating cards or letters!

At the moment I have a love of brown paper for letter writing.

Cute necklace, just would have a 'J' instead of a 'K'

Love this clutch, just the perfect size for my phone, money and lip gloss.

Really cute case my ipod/iphone and your can also put cash and card in it!

Two piece of art work I love from 'A Beautiful Pea-Green Boat'

I already have one piece of art work by Eleanor.

But I want more!

She also made some book recently that I would love to buy!

Book Of The Moment...

Recently I have finished reading the book "Red Riding Hood"

The book was pretty good, I just hope that the movie is too.

The story line kept me guessing and entertained.

I like the twists in the story compared to the normal old tale.

And well the guys in the book sounds HOT so hopefully they cast the actors well.

Has anyone seen the movie yet?? What did you think?