101 Random Facts About Me...

I have now been blogging for just over two years.

I have really enjoyed getting to know people and getting to know myself better.

But now I want to get to know you all a lot better.

And I want you to know me better.

As apart of my 101 in 1001 project

I am going to share with you 101 random things about me.

1. I am the youngest of 6 kids! I have now got... two brothers, three sisters, two brother-in-laws, one sister-in-law, two nephews, three nieces, and one niece or nephew on the way. Big family and I love each and every one of them.
2. I hate having dry hands, lips and feet, you know that yucky dry feeling, hello hand moisturiser and body lotion! And lip balms are my best friends.
3. I love stationary, I really wished I studied so that I had a better excuses to buy more!
4. The opening to my doona always has to be at the bottom of the bed.
5. I crack a lot... my knees, hips, ankles, shoulders, thumbs... all crack. The worst are my knees. They sounds like creaky stairs.
6. I love reading chick flick books, sometimes it's just nice to curl up to a good book and let yourself dream.
7. I love bright nail polish, and i have lots of colours.
8. I can bend my thumb back and behind my knuckles and make a fist. Hello being double jointed.
9. I love music, I am aways listening to some form of music, and I have a wide taste range. But there are times that I love to just sit and enjoy the silence, and listen to nature.
10. I am allergic to rock melon otherwise known as Cantaloupe.

Friday Fun!

Wow, this past week has been so busy but oh so much fun.

Tonight has been my only night home by myself,

And it's been the best way to end my weekend.

So let me give you a bit of a run down of my Friday night!

To start off the evening Kat and me did alot of running around in order to get ready for a dance.

The theme of the dance was 'Colours of the Rainbow'

Check out our outfits!

Really bad photo of myself!

But you get the idea,

I'm kicking myself for not getting a full shot of what we were wearing!

I had one yellow and one green converse shoes one,

Bright Pink stockings, grey skirts,

Blue, green and pink top,

Green, yellow and pink sprayed hair,

and lots of bright accessories!

We left the dance at 10:45 for a important date...

A date with a wish!

Source: peonyandfig.tumblr.com via Jess barnes on Pinterest

So with had a helium balloon,

We did have two but one escaped!

And together we wrote out some of the wishes we have for our lives!

With our wishes written,

At 11:11 we made our grand wish in silence with let the balloon go,

Floating off into the night air under the light of the full moon.

To top the night off, 

A couple of seconds later,

Someone let off a random firework!

Awesome night!

Finishing with us crashing into bed at 2am!

Did you make a wish??

101 In 1001 Update...

2# Send a care package.

Completed.

Unfortunately I totally forgot to take a photo of either of the care packages that I have done over the last few month, I'm really kicking myself for that.

Over the past two months I have done two care package.

The first one was to a close friend who is currently serving a full time mission.

He's package contained his favourite food, golf balls, toys to entertain his quiet time.

The second package was to another good friend,

This package didn't have to go through the post,

But it did take involve a late night creep up a dark drive way,

Sneaking along the front yard,

Placing the package quietly on the door mat and ringing the door bell,

Then running as fast as possible in flip flops (not easy!) while trying not to fall over, 

Jumping in waiting car, and driving off before being caught.

-Fun!-

Really really kicking myself for not taking a photo,

The last package looked awesome,

Picture a big red box with a white bow, pretty.

Sending packages are fun!

And receiving packages is awesome! 

Check out the rest of my list.

Another Month....

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Wow, I am amazed by how time has flied this year! Can't believe that it's October already!
But I am glad, because it means that the weather is finally going to warm up! Sun I have missed you!

This month is going to be awesome! I can feel it!
Things are being planned, ideas are coming to life!
This month I have so many things which I wish to achieve!
My idea is to share them with you and them report back to you on all of the with my progress through out the month, and *Fingers Crossed* have them all finished by the end of the month!

Here is the list:
*Read 3 books: Been in a bit of a reading rut lately and need to get back into reading!
*Fill up the rest of my journal! I have never fully filled a journal before, but this time I am determined to fill it to the brim.
*Yoga!! My Chiropractor keeps telling me that I have a lot of strength in my body but no flexibility, hence the problems with my whole body, so me and Kat are going to start doing Bikram Yoga!
*Celebrate Halloween! Here is Australia we don't really do anything for Halloween, not like they do over in America. But this year me and my friends are planning our Halloween celebrations as a home-made drive in scary movie!!
*Bike: Two days after I brought my awesome new workout bike, I hurt my back and since haven't been able to use it, but thanks to my amazing Chiropractor I will now be useing it 4 times a week min!
*Eat better & Drink more water! Over the last few weeks I have been naughty, but this month I aim to improve that!
*Project Zero: I am going to mark off as many things off my list as possible over this coming month!
*Take more photos! 
*Have fun & Smile more!

See October is going to be a awesome month!

What do you want to achieve this month??

101 Things That Make Me Happy... Part Five!

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1. Stationary: Oh how I love my stationary! Some times I really wish that I was actually a Uni student so that I had a excuse to buy lots of stationary. There are so many awesome shops out there with lots of stationary goodies! Kikki-K is one of my personal heavens plus a couple of others!
2. Laughter: I love the sound of people laughing and giggling! It always bring a smile to my face when I hear it!
3. Life Experiences: I love listening to the different life experiences that people have, everyone come from a different walk of life, everyone has different but yet the same life trials that they go through and it is always interesting to hear their stories and to also hear their advice too.
4. Long Conversations: I love having long conversations with friends, it is always interesting the different subjects that come up, and the things that you learn from each other.
5. Randomness: Random evenings with friends, it's the spice in ones life, it is always the most fun, full of lots of laughing, so much you end up crying and your cheeks and stomach hurt!
6. Sleep ins: Oh how I love these and so don't get enough of you! I wish I could sleep in everyday!
7. Spring: This month has been the first month of Spring for the year, and I love seeing the new born animals, the bright new plants and flowers, the weather starting to warm up! Oh how perfect spring is!
8. Hot Chocolates: I am always happy with a discover a place that can do a really good hot chocolate, lucky I have found a really nice one just near work, and have been told about another place in town that I have to check out this weekend! I alway LOVE curling up on a cold winters day in front of the fire place with a good book and a hot chocolate in hand!
9. Gossip Girl: Currently catching up on the TV series and would have to say that I am still loving it and can't wait to watch what is going to unfold in the next episode.
10. Day Dreaming: Oh the dreams that get dreamt up when gazing out a window..... hmmm....

101 Things That Make Me Happy... Part Four:

My collection.

1. Lip Balms: I am a tad bit addicted to lip products! I never go anywhere without some for of lip balm. I have a number of different varieties, as you can tell from the photo above! There is one or two missing but you get the drift. I am also starting to get into lip sticks and stains.
2. Nail Polish: I love painting my nails, when I get bored of it I can change it in a heart beat. At the moment that happens once a week. I have a nice collection of colours that are slowly growing. I love my bright colours. At the moment they are painted bright pink on one hand, bright blue on the other hand!
3. Pinterest: Over the past week I have fallen in love with Pinterest and now I am addicited. I love all the amazing ideas and photos that they have on their. Give me heaps of inspiration of the things that I can do in the future, I am already working on one project inspired from Pinterest. If your not a member of Pinterest I strongly recommend you come and join! 
4. My Hair: Over the last few years I have come to love my curly hair, more so this year I have treated it better and looked after it. I love playing with my curls and the different hairstyles that I can come up with without much effort at all. I also love that when I feel like a change, a different look, all I have to do is straighten it!
5. Scrabble: I love the game and I love the scrabble art work that is around these days from scrabble canvas to necklaces made from scrabble tiles. I have found lots of cute scrabble things on Pinterest.
6. Fresh Fruit: I love fruit freshly picked from the tree or bush. Some of my favourites are cherries, strawberries, apricots and so many more!
7. People Watching: I love sitting down somewhere to enjoy a hot chocolate and just watching the world around me. Seeing how people act around me, what they are wearing, how they are talking, habits people have.
8. Nice Smells: I love the smell of vanilla, I also love the smell of food cooking, fresh herbs being cooked, the smell of a BBQ on a warm summers day, a house smell so good after something has been cooked. Well that is if you don't burn it!
9. Bright Colours: I think the best way to make your day that bit happier is to have bright colours around you, especially on a cloudy dark yucky weather day! Trust me it will make you smile!
10. Bloggers: I love reading other people blogs! Each and every one of them inspire me to continue blogging. Every time I see that someone has read my blog, or commented or started to follow me, I straight away get a big smile on my face, thank you all, each one of you are making me happy! THANK YOU!

101 in 1001 Update!

97#  Go To A Museum!

COMPLETED!!

Today Lisa and myself decided to check out 

Mona- Museum of Old and New Art

To be honest I had heard mixed reviews about Mona.

And didn't really know if I would like it or not.

There were a few things that I thought were cool things,

One of the attractions that I was really looking forward to see was unfortunately not turned on which totally sucked! Its a water feature that shoots down water and they make words.

But let me share with you a few of my favourite features that we did get to see...

30 People singing Madonna songs,
All we could hear was their voices!

White library

Shadow room 

It's amazing to see what some people call art.

Like for example the photo above, a bowl sitting on a old wooden chair with a knife in the water with two gold fish... and this is art, interesting!

Moorilla Estate where Mona is located, is absolutely beautiful!

It would be so nice to sit up there and enjoy a warm summers day and listen to good music.

P.s. Watch for the ducks...

More updates for my 101 things in 1001 days coming soon.

I lost focus on this project for a while, 

But I'm back, and there is going to be some major progress with this one!

Check out the List & Stay tuned!!!

101 Things That Make Me Happy... Part Three:

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1. Balloons: Big bunch of bright helium filled balloons, makes me smile every time I see a photo or things about it. I just have always wanted a big bunch for myself!
2. Quotes: As you can most likely tell from my blog I love my quotes. I collect them, I have a little book that I am currently filling up with quotes, and then I have a couple of identical books to fill too. I just love that from one or two sentences you can fit so much emotion and meaning.
3. Family: My life would suck without my family around me. Coming from a family of 6 there is always a lot of people around, as we get older that number has increase and continues to with more additions. I love every single member of my family and I would not be who I am today without them. I love watching my nieces and nephew grow up, learn about live, watching them smile and laugh.
4. Bubble baths: Nice relaxing warm bubble baths, lights turn down, candles lighting up the room, with music softly playing in the background. Just lying back, eyes closed and enjoying the moment. Heaven!
5. Walks: I love a good long walk with a good friend. My favourite place to walk is along a beach at night time. Just walking and chatting. Being able to be silly together and not having to worry about other people seeing you, lol. Had many perfect long evening like this!
6. Fresh feeling: The feeling you get after a long warm shower, after a hair cut, after getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist, putting on clean clothes straight out of the dryer, after taking your make-up off and cleaning your face.
7. Puzzles: I love a good jigsaw puzzle, I love the ones with lots of people in it. I also love doing a sudoku puzzle or a find-a-word.
8. Blogs: I love reading people's blogs, I love reading about their lives, likes and seeing their talents. I love getting to know other bloggers and learning their story.
9. Tamed hair days: hey I have curly hair, it has a mind of it's own and most days it just does what it wants, which most of the time is not what I want, I just deal with it. But I love the days when it curls just right!
10. Moisturiser: I love a good hand and body moisturiser, especially hand as i moisturise frequently. I also love a good lip balm, for the past 4 years since my awesome cousin Lauren introduced me to it I have fallen in love with Paw Paw Ointment. If you don't know what it is, hunt it down and try it!! Trust me you will love it! 

101 Things That Make Me Happy... Part Two:

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1. Adrenaline: Love the feel of my heart beating a thousand miles an hour! I love the high it gives. In the past I have enjoyed skydiving, motorbike rides, abseiling and a number of other things. Addicted to the rush!
2. Fires: Love a cozy warm wood fire place, curling up on a cold winters evening, reading a good book. Also love big bonfires, add good friends and music, always a good evening.
3. Treehouse: Always wanted one when I was young... and still do want one!
4. Live performances: Love live musicals, my favourite is 'Wicked' and 'Phantom of the Opera', never seen 'Phantom of the Opera' live but my mum has and she said it was amazing, and I love the movie so much! I also love comedy performances and plays and also live bands and dancing.
5. Gilmore Girls: I that show! I love Lorelai and Rory, I love their relationship and how they are so close and just how they banter with each other and others.
6. Bargains: Who doesn't like a good bargain! I love when you get to the check out and get the nice surprise that it's cheaper then expected. I love discovering cute little things that are cheap. I just love bargains, plain and simple.
7. Nature: Wow so many things that I love in this one, here are a few... rain, autumn leaves, light and fluffy snow, warm sun shine, fluffy clouds, rays of light through clouds, rainbows, thunder and lighting, spring, trees, pretty flowers, green healthy grass, full moons, shooting stars,  tornadoes. Ok so I know that tornadoes shouldn't make me happy, that they cause a lot of harm and destruction. But they just amaze me, they are so powerful and unpredictable, and wow... i don't really know how to explain it.
8. Warm Clothes: Love the feeling of freshly washed clothes that have been taken out of the clothes dry machine and put stair on. Love it even more on a cold winters day... mmm so warm!
9. Home Cooked Meals: I haven't lived at home for the past 5-6 years, but I still love going home for one of mum's home cooked meals, there is nothings better then a meal made with love by someone else.
10. Movies: I love just chilling out and watching a good movie. I have a pretty impressive collection. It's a good way to zone out and forget for a hour or two what is happening in your life at that moment and relax.

101 Things That Make Me Happy... Part One:

As apart of my 101 in 1001 list, one of my things is to share with you 101 things that make me happy, so here is part one... Enjoy.

1. Bubbles: It is fun to blow them and to pop them, and nothing better then watching kids play with them.
2. Road Trips: Car all packed up,
3. Smiles: A simple smile can turn your day from a yucky day to a great one!
4. Snail mail: Everything from letters to post cards, to parcels. Love the nervous butterflies when your waiting for something is coming, to the pure excitement when you receive it.
5. Music: You can express every type of emotion through music, and it can change your mood in a instant.
6. Sunsets & Sunrises: One of the most beautiful things that nature has to offer.
7. Fresh bunch of flowers: Best thing to cheer people up, to make anyone smile, and to show
8. Journal writing: My favourite way to express myself. I am a very guarded and don't trust easy, so this is a good way that I can just get everything out. It takes my stress levels down, lets me review things in my life and gives me better focus
9. Photography: I particularly black and white photos. Especially the photos that people don't know are being taken, the ones that show raw emotion.
10. Books: Nothing better then curling up and reading a good book. Plus I love the look of a shelf full of books.

BTW...

10 Simple Things will be back in a few weeks time- 9th June, just taking some time out to review my blog and redesign it! Hope you like the new look!

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!

101 in 1001 Update!

8# Create The "Rainbow Cake" For My Birthday!

COMPLETED!

After alot of this...

Then to the final stages of the cake...

Then the final result...

How awesome does this cake look!

It was super sweet! And yummy!

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16# Write a letter to my nana, send it to her along with flowers.

COMPLETED

I changed this one up a little bit.

In the spirit of Christmas,

And with my nana coming out for Christmas Eve dinner,

It gave me the perfect opportunity.

The letter was written, full of love and gratitude.

And a little present to match.

Angel of Remembrance

~Keeping treasured memories close.~

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62# Learn how to make origami

COMPLETED!!

I have always wanted to learn this talent.

So what better way then to teach myself...

I purchase a book and started from there.

And this is the end result...

Paper Crane and Tato.

And soon to do more.

101 in 1001 Update!

49# Participate in "Gimme Your Stuff"

COMPLETED

When I found the website "Gimme Your Stuff"

Straight away I wanted to participate.

But unfortunately the website seems to have not been used since mid 2009.

But I wasn't going to admit fail quite yet.

Then I had a idea.

When I started this 101 list

I had joined a site called

"20 Something Bloggers"

So I started a forum topic

through which I then found the person

I was super excited to do a package swap with Jamie

She is a awesome person! And a LDS member.

On Monday 20th Dec I received my package...

These are my favourites from the package, the photo above and below.

I LOVE the package it was a awesome birthday/christmas present!

I am so grateful that Jamie agreed to do the package swap with me.

Looking forward to doing it again in the future with someone new.

Looking at someone from the UK next.

101 in 1001 Update!

75# Mail out christmas cards

Completed!!

Ten christmas cards sent out.

But with a twist, oh how I like giving people surprises.

I like to see people smile.

I like to make people feel like they are important

And that they do have a effect on people lives.

Most of the time they don't even know that they have that effect on people.

Basically theses cards were to thank people for being them.

Only one card had a sender on it.

The rest well if they find out it was me, then so be it.

But I would rather it be a secret.

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80# Complete a colouring in book

The book that I picked to achieve this goal was 'Tangled'

Which is the upcoming disney movie.

The movie looks good!

Here is what I have completed so far...

101 in 1001 Update!

50# Take part in PostCrossing

My aim it to participate in PostCrossing 10 times.

PostCrossing is where people send postcards to people all over the world.

So I have my 10 post cards and 10 oversea stapes...

Now all I have to do is to write on them and post them.

The list!

Have you ever wondered what you achieve in the next three years? Or where you will be?

Do you like making lists and goals for the future?

Then you should try the Day Zero Project!

The Challenge:

Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:

Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part).

Why 1001 Days?

Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple challenges such as New Year's resolutions or a 'Bucket List'. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips, study semesters, or outdoor activities.

So here is mine:

Start Date: 26th November 2010

Finish Date: 23rd August 2013

Items in normal font are not yet started

Items in Blue italic are in progress

Items in Purple bold are completed

The List:

Service:

1. Babysit for free & send the parents out on a date night.

2. Send a care package or a "just because" package.

3. Leave a inspirational note in a book for someone to find.

4. Complete 10 random acts of kindness. (0/10)

5. Volunteer somewhere.

6. Take part in the 40 hour famine.

Cooking:

7. Cook 20 new dishes. (0/20)

8. Create the 'Rainbow Cake' for my birthday!

9. Make a fancy birthday cake for someone else.

10. Try 10 new foods I have never had before. (0/10)

Church:

11. Go the the temple every year.

12. Do a talk in sacrament meeting.

13. Bare my testimony out loud.

14. Read my scriptures & pray daily.

15. Read D&C from start to finish.

Family:

16. Write a letter to my nana, send it to her along with flowers.

17. Frame a family photo.

18. Take flowers to my grandfathers grave.

19. Write letters to my sisters.

20. Babysit my niece or nephew for the day or overnight.

21. Treat my mum to a pamper treatment.

Home Improvement:

22. Buy myself flowers every week for a month. (3/4)

23. Organise my Itunes and create a play list of 101 of my favourite songs.

24. Grow a vegie or herb garden.

25. Organise my room.

Health & Body:

26. Reach my goal weight of 75kg.

27. No fast food and drink only water for 1 month.

28. Walk the full length of seven mile beach.

29. Exercise 5 days a week for at least half an hour for 1 months.

30. Drink 1-2 litres of water a day for 1 months.

Travel & Outdoor:

31. Go to wine glass bay.

32. Go camping.

33. Build a snowman.

34. Go on a train ride.

35. Go to the theme parks.

36. Go paint balling.

37. Go see a AFL game.

38. Go jet skiing.

39. Go scuba diving.

40. Go white water rafting.

41. Swim with sharks(me in a cage).

42. Go cloud watching.

43. Go star gazing.

44. Watch the sunset & rise in the same day.

45. Climb a tree.

46. Plant a tree.

Projects:

47. Complete the "Urban Alphabet" project.

48. Complete the 365 photo project.

49. Participate in "Gimme Your Stuff".

50. Take part in PostCrossing at least 10 times. (10/10)

51. Complete a DIY project.

Blog:

52. Write a "100 things about me" blog post.

53. Have 5 people guest post on my blog. 10 Simple Things Guest posts!

54. Host 5 give-aways on my blog. (4/5)

Personal Growth:

55. Write a letter to myself at the beginning of this project, seal it and open it on the last day.

56. Make a list of 101 things that make me happy.

57. Learn to couples dance- such as latin, ballroom etc.

58. Make myself a item of clothing or bag.

59. Write in my journal often and fill a journal.

60. Get my drivers license.

61. Read 101 books. (10/101)

62. Learn how to make origami.

63. Record everyday for 1 months the things that I am grateful for.

64. Learn how to change a tire.

65. Buy a 2011 diary and actually use it!

66. Learn to tie a tie.

67. Milk a cow.

68. Learn to juggle.

69. Knit a scarf.

70. Create a "inspiration" board.

71. Find myself a snail mail pen pal.

72. Subscribe to a magazine.

73. Listen to someone else ipod.

74. Fill a book full of quotes.

75. Mail out christmas cards.

Entertainment & Fun:

76. Dance in the rain.

77. Kiss someone in the rain.

78. Tie a note to a helium balloon and let it go.

79. Go on a picnic.

80. Complete a colouring in book.

81. Go to a drive in movie theatre.

82. Write down bad memories on a piece of paper... and burn them.

83. Make a wish at 11:11 on November 11, 2011.

84. Crave my name into a tree.

85. Go to Tasmazia & complete all mazes in one day.

86. Go to a live concert.

87. Attend a play.

88. Write a letter to someone I admire, but have never met.

89. Host a dinner party.

90. Get photos taken in a classic photo booth.

91. Send birthday cards to all my friends.

92. Wish on a shooting star.

93. Listen to christmas carols everyday from 1st Dec till christmas day.

94. What 26 movies that I have never seen, each one starting with a different letter of the alphabet. (10/26)

95. See a live comedy show.

96. Complete a puzzle larger then 1,000 pieces.

97. Go to a museum.

98. Kiss someone at midnight on New Years Eve.

99. Design & have a t-shirt printed.

100. Go go-karting

101. Go for a ride on a ferris wheel or a carousel.