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BEDM – Getting to Know Me

38 things about me at 38 (in no particular order)

  1. Favourite shows – Supernatural, Lucifer, Game of Thrones, Ghost Adventures
  2. Podcasts I listen to – Pocket Talk, Paperclipping Round Table, Nightlife with Tony Delroy, Conversations with Richard Fidler
  3. Current phone -iPhone 6s
  4. I love a good hot chocolate with marshmallows
  5. I’m glad soccer season has started again
  6. I am happy to use a Mac or a PC
  7. I’ve just gone back to uni. Doing one unit
  8. Looking forward to Mother’s Day
  9. I’m LOVING being on the Awesome Ladies creative team
  10. Cooking is inspiring me again (thanks in part to YIAH)
  11. I’ve been blogging at Nighwolf’s Den for over 10 years!
  12. This November marks our 10 year wedding anniversary
  13. August is Miss A’s 2nd birthday
  14. I just became a great Aunt.
  15. It kinda made me clucky but my body has gone ‘no more babies!’
  16. Really like my Apple watch
  17. Meeting Becky Higgins was amazing
  18. I’m a big fan of Becky Higgins, Ali Edwards, Shimelle and rukristin
  19. Honey joys are one of my favourite snacks
  20. Leonie Dawson is amazing. It’s on my bucket list to meet her and have a long chat.
  21. I use the word amazing and awesome A LOT
  22. I hate having my photo taken
  23. I hate winter (& the cold) but love having a fire
  24. Nothing beats the flickering of a candle or two
  25. I’m a mum to 2 gorgeous girls
  26. I’m wife (& best friend) to an amazing man
  27. I love scrapbooking
  28. I think cancer sucks
  29. I really should make more me time
  30. Windy weather is the pits, I’d much rather rain
  31. I love dragons and fairies
  32. I love planning
  33. I’m a bit of a cat lady
  34. I love to travel
  35. I want to visit Canada and Scotland
  36. I have a tattoo and I would really like a few more
  37. Purple is my favourite colour
  38. I didn’t think I’d make it 38 things

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That one where you forget

I had an awesome idea for a post last night and then I went to bed, not writing it down, cause, you know, I’ll remember it in the morning…. Nope. Nada. Can not remember what it was. So today you get a brain dump.

Internet in Tasmania is slow as a wet week for some – basically nearly everyone who isn’t with Telstra. Makes work difficult. Access to FTP is patchy at best. Updating Windows, don’t even bother *sigh* For those not in the know, we have a large cable between Tasmania and the mainland called Basslink. It transports electricity and fibre. Awhile ago it broke, well the electricity bit broke. To fix it, they cut the cable. Hence crap internet for those using it. Telstra users have their own cables so are unaffected. Everyone else has to wait to be ported to the Telstra cables. We’re being told Thursday this week. *fingers crossed*

Things are going well ahead of our Afternoon Teal event on Saturday. You can still donate here. We’ve had some lovely people donate some amazing items for our silent auction that is taking place on the day – Rabbit Hole Organic Tea, Personal Planner, Little Finch, Flat Out Bottles, Popping Candy Shoes, Your Inspiration at Home, Braehead Crafts and many more. Looking forward to having a nice afternoon. I’ll be sharing some photos after the event.

I have some exciting news to share on my craft blog tomorrow.

I’ve managed to get Miss A’s photos for 2015 into her Project Life album. Now to print Miss K’s photos for 2015 and get them in her album. Then go back and add journaling cards and filler cards to both.

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Let’s get blogging

It’s that time of year again – the biannual blogathon bash.

Biannual Blogathon Bash

This year I am keeping my list pretty short

  • work on my YIAH blog
  • clean up my inbox
  • check out the blogathon challenges
  • schedule some educational time in my planner (I’m currently enrolled in 3 courses over at udemy)

Are you joining in? If so Hi *waves*. If not, check out this post about why you think you may not be able to join in. 🙂

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The Life:Captured Project December 2015

Read more about Life:Captured here.
Catch up with my previous Life:Captured posts

01 Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always.
The excitement of Miss K upon finding her Christmas elf Glitter had arrived this morning.
02 What are five things that you have enjoyed the most about this year?
Miss K being at school (& the friends we have all made), watching Miss A grow, renovating the girls room, scrapbooking, spending more time with mum
03 What were the five hardest things about this year?
Miss K having an attitude, Miss K being at school, wonky sleep, long colds
04 Do you feel ready for the holiday season?
Yup, nearly all the shopping is done
05 Who are the people you will be buying presents for this year?
Hubby, the girls, my parents, the in-laws
06 Write about your family rituals when it comes to Christmas time.
Breakfast with Mum & Dad – croissants, ham, cheese & pineapple.
07 Is there someone you are missing right now?
My cousin.
08 How will you spend Christmas Eve?
Opening our Christmas Eve box (new PJs & a DVD) then watching the DVD. Once kids are in bed, doing the final present wrap, stockings and Santa bits
09 How will you spend Christmas Day?
Open Santa presents at home with the girls. Breakfast & lunch with my side of the family. Tea with hubby’s family.
10 Write about your favourite childhood Christmas memory.
Waking up to find Santa had been.
11 What are three things you are thankful for right now?
My family
12 Write about three people who have made a difference in your life this year.
My mum, for her strength and resilience. My bestie, just because. My hubby, for believing in me.
13 How do you feel about the world events in this last month?
Sad and angry.
14 When was the last time you cried, and why?
The other night because of PMS and crap hormones
15 When was the last time you laughed, and why?
Today because of a funny video on YouTube
16 What is the most wonderful gift you could possibly receive?
The news that mum was better
17 What does generosity mean to you?
Being kind and unselfish
18 What does Christmas mean to you?
A time of giving, sharing and spending time with family and friends
19 Write a list of all the things you feel you have achieved in 2015.
Been in business 11 years, have managed to renovate another room, still alive, learned some new skills
20 What is the funniest thing you’ve read or heard recently?
Miss K sharing crappy Christmas jokes
21 Write about the things you find hard around this time of the year.
Missing loved ones who are no longer with us
22 What happened at 10am today?
Having a cuppa, checking social media. Kids watching ABC for Kids
23 How are you planning to spend New Year’s Eve?
Quiet night in, a few drinks with hubby, ABC NYE show, working on my Life workbook, starting my 2016 planner
24 What are you most looking forward to on New Year’s Day?
Having a shiny new planner to play with
25 What’s on your heart right now?
Happiness that I have a loving family
26 Write down five things that you want to remember about Christmas day.
The girls ripping into their presents, enjoying time with my brother, the lovely weather, good food, happiness.
27 What are three things from this past month that have been magical?
The kids meeting Santa, Christmas lights, the girls’ faces on Christmas morning
28 What are three things from this past month that have made you feel helpless?
World issues, family issues, environment issues
29 How are you feeling today?
Pretty good. Tired but happy.
30 What is your favourite thing about Sunday nights right now?
Enjoying time with hubby after the kids have gone to bed.
31 What excites you the most about 2016?
Our 10th wedding anniversary. Planning a trip away

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The Life:Captured Project November 2015

Elf on the Shelf Dec 1 2015

01 Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always.
Cooking with Miss K. Something we both love doing. I love teaching her how to cook and give her a life skill.
02 Write about darkness.
Cozy. safe. enveloping. night. sleep.
03 What are your greatest fears right now?
loosing mum
04 Who helps to look after you when you are sick?
The kids, hubby, my mum
05 What have been your favourite television shows this year?
Ash Vs Evil Dead, Supernatural, Ghost Adventures
06 Where do you hope to go for your next holiday or vacation?
Either Queensland or Melbourne
07 How did your family spend Christmas day when you were little?
With family. Shared around between aunties and uncles. Backyard cricket if the weather was nice
08 Describe your ideal date night.
Without kids. not fussed what we’d do.
09 What are some things that you wish to add to your life?
Date nights
10 Write about a precious keepsake from your childhood.
My dolls house. Dad made it for me for Christmas one year
11 What normally happens on a Sunday?
Sleep ins. Doctor Who. Housework. Washing sheets and towels
12 What was your most memorable family holiday when you were child?
All of them. Loved going on holidays
13 What’s the biggest difference that we can make in this world?
Being kind to each other.
14 What is the best and the worst thing about being human?
Love. It can be the best thing and the worst thing
15 Write about your bravest act.
Getting a tattoo.
16 What’s the most important thing you want to teach your children?
To be kind and treat everyone with respect.
17 What sort of legacy do you wish to leave behind?
The I was a good story teller and memory keeper
18 What was the best Christmas present you received in your childhood? Describe it.
Toss up between my dolls house or my block trolley. Both made by Dad. Still have the dolls house and will pass it on to my girls.
19 Write an account of your most recent family gathering.
Good food. Good company. Good conversations 
20 What happened at 4pm today?
Most likely starting tea
21 Have you felt hurt recently? Write about it.
No
22 What books have you read this year?
You’re never weird on the internet, The art of Asking, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
23 Describe a recent conversation that’s been encouraging for you.
Talking to another like minded sou about cleaning & decluttering and realising I’m not aloe
24 What exercise regime(s) have you embarked on this year?
Um, none. But I’m tracking my steps now thanks to my apple watch 
25 What’s on your heart right now?
I need to get out more and reconnect with friends
26 What are three things from this past month that have been refreshing?
Getting more sleep (some nights), Mum continuing to get good results, reconnecting with old friends
27 What are three things from this past month that have been unexpected?
Miss K’s change in behaviour, Miss A growing up so quick, Spotlight bargains
28 How are you feeling today?
Tired but happy
29 What is your favourite thing about Wednesday mornings right now?
Apart from Miss K being at school,  having quiet time with Miss A.
30 What are you most looking forward to next month?
Christmas Day (& the Doctor Who Christmas Special)

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Erk, Well Ok then…

Blog Everyday In November is going swimmingly, yes? I managed a couple of days and then promptly forgot about it. :/ So here’s a couple of days catch up

Photography

Here’s a pretty photo I took

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Fireworks Night

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I used to LOVE fireworks when I was little. It was my Grandad’s birthday around Cracker Night so we’d have a family get together with cake and fireworks.

Friday Night In

Ha this is me pretty much every week! Hubby goes out and plays D&D with his mates and I get to stay home. Depending on the kids, it’s either something on TV, baking or scrapbooking. I remember when Friday night in meant a bunch of mates coming round, lots of alcohol and loud music 😉

Unusual Hobby

I didn’t think I had unusual hobbies, then I went and googled “unusual hobbies”. As you do. Who would of known my love of haunting cemeteries (haha) actually had a name?

Taphophilia is a passion for and enjoyment of cemeteries. The singular term is a taphophile. It involves epitaphs, gravestone rubbing, photography, art, and history of (famous) deaths.

There you go. I love checking out local cemeteries and absorbing the history of the place. Which reminds me, it must be time for a photo walk again soon 😉

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Love Mondays?

Kinda. I mean it’s the first work day back after the weekend (boo). Miss K is at school giving me more 1 on 1 time with Miss A (yay). So many days left til the weekend (boo) yet so many possible things we can do during the week & swimming lessons (yay)

So are you a fan of Mondays?