Honestly I’m struggling to think of something new to share about myself.
You all know about my love of cooking, how I met hubby, my hobbies…..
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have I shared that I have a birthmark on my foot? No? Can’t remember. So there you go. My new fact to share with you all 😀
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I’m taking part in Blog Every Day in November. You can sign up, find all the prompts and a list of participants here.
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 start of Frocktober. Another chance to raise awareness & funds to help find an early detection test for ovarian cancer. (You can donate here)
02 What sort of school lunches did you have when you were little?
Hmm I think I remember sandwiches. I can’t remember anything else
03 Have you kept in touch with your childhood friends?
Some of them. Mostly thanks to Facebook.
04 When was the last time you and your partner talked? What did you talk about?
Last night. Talked about stuff for Christmas and stuff to do with the girls
05 What were some of your favourite books to read when you were young?
Anything! I read Jaws, Shakespeare, Flowers in the Attic, Trixie Beldon, The Famous 5. I’ve always loved reading and had access to a heap of books
06 What does it mean to be strong?
Being able to handle what ever life throws at you
07 What makes you feel confident?
compliments from hubby
08 What are some things that make you feel nervous?
Speaking in public. Hate it with a passion
09 Recount a recent evening that you wish to remember.
Taking the girls & FIL to see a TCW show.
10 What is your favourite season, and why?
Summer. It’s warm.
11 What do you hope to achieve by the end of the year?
Finished the girls’ bedroom renovation
12 What’s on your heart right now?
How there is so much cruelness in the world 🙁
13 What are some things that you wish to purge from your life?
So much junk that we store. Excess kids stuff.
14 Do you remember what life was like a year ago today? Describe it.
Miss K was at daycare. Miss A was still a sleepy bubba
15 Describe a typical Saturday for you and your family.
Doing some housework or working out in the yard. Visiting friends/family. Hubby having his mates round to play Dungeons & Dragons once the girls are in bed.
16 What happened at 8pm today?
Girls asleep. Hubby out playing D&D. I’m busy planning blog posts.
17 Write about five things that made you smile this week.
Miss K back at school. Visit from my bestie. Mum getting good news from oncologist. Cooking. Soccer picnic.
18 What are you eating these days?
Lots of variety. Lots of stuff from scratch. Less packaged foods, unless it’s chocolate 😉
19 If you were to dress up for a night out this evening, what would you wear?
My favourite little black dress, heels and a nice necklace & earrings.
20 What have you been thriving on lately?
That I can cook great meals & snacks for my family that are healthy & yum.
21 Describe something that is beautiful to you.
My kids.
22 What is your least favourite time of the day, and why?
Morning. I’m not a morning person at all
23 How do you feel about recent events happening around the world?
Sad
24 Why is journaling important to you?
In scrapbooking, it’s important so I can get down the who/what/where of a story that goes with my photos for future generations. In my personal journal, it lets me get down my thoughts down and out of my head.
25 What does happiness look like to you?
My kids playing together, laughing and not fighting
26 Describe something you’ve bought in this last month.
Christmas presents
27 What are three things from this past month that have been eye-opening?
How quick little people learn. How helpful some people can be. That I can not see someone for ages and when we catch up it was like only yesterday we last saw each other.
28 What are three things from this past month that have been antagonising?
The lack of help getting things done. Temper tantrums. My back 🙁
29 How are you feeling today?
Good. Happy. Miss A slept in her cot all night for the first time in ages.
30 What is your favourite thing about Tuesday afternoons right now?
Spending time with my mum after the girls’ swimming lessons
31 What are you most looking forward to next month?
Pants! As much as I love doing Frocktober, I really want to wear jeans
Not as part of NaBloPoMo but as part of #BEDN. I do it in May and found out Elizabeth at Rosalilium does a November version as well. So I’m taking part. Back tomorrow with my first post 🙂
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.
Mum & Miss K having some Grandparent/Grandchild time. The two of them love spending time together.
02 What hopes do you hold for the new season that’s upon us?
Spending more time outside and doing stuff
03 What are your favourite flowers and why?
Roses or gerberas. They make me happy
04 Recount the last conversation you had with a stranger.
Um I can’t remember :/
05 What do you always order at your favourite cafe?
Iced chocolate and a toasted ham, cheese & pineapple sandwich
06 What were you doing at 2pm today?
It’s Father’s Day and we’re spending time with my parents at their house
07 How would you describe your personal style?
Me hahahaha I really don’t have a style
08 What’s on your mind today? Write a list.
love swimming. can’t wait for tax return. looking forward to doing up the girls room.
09 Describe (and/or sketch) your dream bag.
This (and I may be getting it for Christmas lol)
10 How are you going with the goals that you made at the beginning of the year?
Pretty good. You can see my half year list here
11 Write about a song and why it holds a special place in your heart.
Fade to Black by Metallica. Reminds me of an interesting time in my life
12 What changes have you made around the home recently?
LOTS! Check out my reno posts.
13 What (or who) has been of inspiration to you lately?
Pinterest. Looking for so many ideas to do up the girls room
14 What condiments can you not cook without?
Used to be salt and pepper now it’s my YIAH collection
15 Write down three of your earliest memories.
Visiting one set of grandparents at the beach. My parent’s black cat watching me when I was little. LOVING to read and devouring any book I could.
16 Who do you turn to when you need to talk?
My mum
17 What have been your go-to meals during the winter/summer just past?
Casseroles, soups, baked spuds, pasta dishes
18 What are three things you are thankful for right now?
warmer weather, getting a bit more back on our tax return allowing us to do some more renos.
19 What normally happens on a Friday?
During the day, stuff with the kids. Hubby usually heads out to a mates place to play D&D after the kids are in bed. I catch up on podcasts, sometimes scrapbook, sometimes cook, sometimes blog. watch TV. surf the net.
20 Write about all the projects you currently have on the go.
Project life. Renovation of the girl’s bedroom. Decluttering – it’s an ongoing project
21 Find out five new facts about your grandparents and write them down.
I’ll have to sit down with mum & dad for this one and get back to you all 🙂
22 What are five (or ten) things you would want your grandchildren to know about you?
I loved to cook. I was kind. I was a crazy cat lady lol. I loved their grandad and their mum. I am lots of fun
23 What is the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you?
Bought me flowers and looked after me when I was sick
24 When was the last time your family got together? What did you do and talk about?
Father’s Day (minus my brother) We had lunch and then had a quiet afternoon.
25 Describe something you’ve made in this last month.
A banner for the girl’s bedroom. You can see a preview here
26 What are three things from this past month that have been difficult to process?
Gun control (or lack thereof) in the US. Online trolls – seriously how hard is it to be nice, use your energy for positive. Sickness – I seriously can not wait for it to warm up
27 What are three things from this past month that have been amusing?
Miss A learning to walk. The girls playing together. silly videos on YouTube
28 How are you feeling today?
Excited. My footy team is in the grand final this Saturday
29 What is your favourite thing about Monday evenings right now?
That Miss K goes to sleep quickly cause she’s tired from school 😉
30 What are you most looking forward to next month?
The AFL Grand Final & doing the girls room
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.
Dad reading to the girls when we went out there for a visit. Love that my girls love books as much as I do.
02 What are five things that you do every day without fail?
Email, cuddles, hot chocolate, eat, social media
03 Would you prefer to live by the ocean or up in the mountains? Why?
Ocean. Total mermaid in a past life. Love swimming. Love the beach.
04 What games did you play with your siblings when you were growing up?
Lots of board games – Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit. Card games
05 When was the last time you and your partner went on a date? Write about it.
Um before Miss K was born. From memory to see Star Wars
06 Do you have any fond memories of camping with your family?
Don’t ever remember camping but do remember bush walking lots
07 If you had an empty room, what are the ten things you would add to it?
I’d turn it into my craft room and I’d add…
1. BIG craft desk; 2. lots of storage; 3. a space for my laptop & printer; 4.a couple of inspirational quotes; 5.pretty vases for fresh flowers; 6.LOTs of family photos; 7. space for my tools so they were out (& I might actually use them); 8. a stereo for some tunes; 9.a small area for kids crafting cause I know the girls would have to join me; 10. books & a big comfy chair for when I just want to get away and read
08 Where’s your favourite place to write?
Either at the kitchen table, in bed or lying in a hammock
09 Do you prefer going to cafes by yourself or with other people?
Depends on my mood, some days it’s by myself, other days with friends
10 What are your ten favourite movies, and why?
In no particular order and for no reason other than I enjoy watching them – Natural Born Killers, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Highlander, Grease, Gleaming the Cube, Pulp Fiction, Star Wars (prefer 4, 5, & 6), Dead Poets Society, Erik the Viking and any Bond movie with Sean Connery
11 How do you cope with stress and anxiety?
Not well. I usually get sick when I’m stressed and my thyroid plays up.
12 What do you usually have with toast?
Butter. nutella. Cheese. mayo & tomato
13 Write about one of your childhood friends.
She lived round the corner. We walked to school together every day. We spent most weekends at each others houses.
14 What are some of the things you tend to do when you procrastinate?
Facebook. Instagram. Mobile games
15 Describe a typical Thursday.
Drop Miss K at school. Do housework or go to town. Occasionally get to sit down and do something I want. Pick up Miss K. After school routine. Tea. Kids to bed. Quiet evening either online or watching TV
16 What are three things you are thankful for right now?
A few minor monetary wins that helped pay some bills. It’s slowly warming up. That I have an awesome family.
17 Is there anywhere in particular you would like to go with your family?
I’d love to take the girls to Disneyland and New Zealand.
18 What currently inspires you?
Pinterest
19 How did your grandparents make a living?
Grandfathers – one was a butcher, the other worked but I’m not sure where. Grandmothers both worked in retail.
20 What is your favourite hour of the day, and why?
When the kids go to bed, because it’s peaceful & I get to spend some quiet quality time with hubby without little people wanting our attention
21 How do you comfort your child(ren) when they are sad?
Lots of cuddles
22 Has somebody been kind to you recently?
Friends passing on a tonne of kids clothes
23 What happened at 1pm today?
We were having lunch with mum, dad & my brother (who was up visiting from Hobart)
24 What are some things weighing on your heart right now?
Worrying about my parents’ health. Frustrations about our house
25 Are there any habits that you would like to develop?
Being a bit more tidy and organised
26 What do you like to snack on in the evenings?
Chips, chocolate, biscuits, toast
27 What are three things from this past month that have been challenging?
Colds, colds, colds. I’m sick of everyone having a cold
28 What are three things from this past month that have uplifted you?
Having the money to pay some bills
29 How are you feeling today?
A little tired. Looking forward to spring and all of us getting better.
30 What is your favourite thing about Saturday afternoons right now?
Having quiet time after soccer. Doing things together as a family
31 What are you most looking forward to next month?
Warmer weather! Bring on Spring!!
You can see my previous Life:Captured Project posts here.
01 Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always.
Having lots of cuddles with Miss A. She’s had a rotten head cold and all she wants to do is cuddle into me.
02 What do you love the most about little children?
Snuggles. Watching them grow and learn.
03 When was the last time you chatted with a neighbour? What did you talk about?
About a month ago, when our neighbour moved out. We talked about our other crappy neighbours and travelling
04 If you could grow anything you wanted, what would you grow?
Mangoes
05 When it’s really cold, how do you like to warm up?
Snuggly jumpers, hot chocolate, wood fire
06 What happens on a Wednesday?
Usually Miss K is at school. Every other week is payday so on those weeks – paying bills, grocery shopping, trip to town. If not, just pottering round home or working.
07 What do you usually have for breakfast?
Hot chocolate & toast or cereal. In summer, fresh fruit.
08 What can you see outside your bedroom window?
Our driveway, the road and the side fence
09 Write about three things that you are thankful for right now.
Having a roof over our head, having wood for our fire and lots of good food to eat.
10 What does unconditional love look like?
The love of a parent for a child.
11 What do you think is the hardest thing about being a parent?
Watching your children grown up and become independent
12 When was the last time you cried, and why?
The other night cause my little one wasn’t well and I was just feeling very stressed.
13 Do you find it easy or hard to make new friends?
Sometimes hard. Other times it just clicks and you know you’ll be friends.
14 Who are the people you always go to when you need someone to talk to?
My mum
15 What are some of your family’s favourite dishes?
Chicken, pretty much anything chicken. Chinese BBQ pork. Toblerone Cheesecake
16 What would you say to someone who was grieving?
I’m hear if you need someone to talk to or just want someone to listen
17 Describe your ideal holiday.
Somewhere warm, somewhere we can relax but still go do stuff if we want. Location doesn’t really matter.
18 How do you feel about traveling alone?
I’d love it but I would really miss my family (but some alone time would be nice)
19 What are you feeling stressed or worried about right now?
Not really stressed, just worried I won’t have everything done in time for our daughter’s first birthday
20 What is the first thing that you usually do when you wake up?
Check my phone and turn off the alarm
21 If you could only keep twenty-five things, what would they be?
OMG how hard is this? My laptop, my camera, my phone, my scrapbooks, my thermomix, my pink teddy bear, my favourite jeans, my favourite black boots, my willow tree collection, our D&D collection, my scrapbookng supplies, a printer, my planner, my ipad, ….. i can’t really think of anything else right now
22 When you are gone, what do you want your child(ren) to remember about you?
I was kind and loving
23 What do you like to have with pasta?
Usually spaghetti bolognaise or a chicken/bacon pasta bake
24 Whereabouts in the world do you want to grow old?
Traveling around the world. Would love to be a grey nomad and travel when we retire
25 Write a letter to your parents, and tell them the things you’ve always wanted to say.
Oh I’m not sharing this one on the blog. Sorry world but there’s a few things I’d say that I don’t want to share.
26 Write down your love story.
The short version :p We met. Became good friends (even though both secretly wanting to be more than friends). I ended relationship I was in. We went on holiday together. We moved in together. Started a business together. Got married. Bought a house. Had a child. Decided no more kids. Had another child… TBC 😀 Celebrating 10 years of marriage next year!!
27 What are three things from this past month that have made you think twice?
Silly arguments. Rereading The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Listening to other people.
28 What are three things from this past month that have enriched your life?
Renewing old friendships. Having new friends. Big deep and meaningful discussions
29 How are you feeling today?
A little tired but glad Miss A is on the mend. Overwhelmed by how feral our house has become while she has been sick but motivated to get stuck in & clean it up. Looking forward to next weekend.
30 What is your favourite thing about Thursday evenings right now?
It’s almost the weekend 😉
31 What are you most looking forward to next month?
Miss A’s first birthday. And hopefully getting our tax return back
01 Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always.
Having tea with mum & dad. They had been at a funeral so we went out there and cooked tea for them – lemon ginger chicken & rice then steamed sticky date puddings
02 What sort of outdoor activities do you enjoy?
Walking, bike riding, going to the beach, photography, watching sport
03 Write down some of your favourite memories with a grandparent.
Spending time at the beach. French toast. Catching up with soapies with my Grandma when sick. Fishing.
04 What are your hopes for your children?
That they grow up to be happy and loved.
05 What are your biggest fears for your children?
That people will take advantage of them.
06 Find out five things about a distant relative of yours.
I’ll have to work on this one
07 Describe your family’s morning routine right now.
Get up, breakfast, shower, check emails
08 Describe your family’s afternoon routine right now.
Kids watch some kids tv. Dinner prep.
09 Describe your family’s evening routine right now.
Dinner. Kids bath. Skype with my mum. Story time. Bedtime for the kids
10 Write down five funny things that your child(ren) or your partner has said recently.
My armbow hurts (Miss K), Why is it called a beanie bear when it doesn’t wear a beanie? (Miss K)
11 How are you going with your goals for this year?
Pretty good so far. I’ve posted an update for my 100 things list.
12 What are your favourite items of clothing to wear when it’s really cold?
Big thick woollen jackets & cardigans. Scarves in either black, blue or silver
13 What are your favourite soups to drink in winter?
Tomato, carrot, pumpkin, Chinese chicken & sweet corn or leek & potato
14 Write down the recipe (no matter how simple) for your go-to comfort food.
Icing sugar. cocoa (or YIAH chocolate powder). melted butter. dash of milk. Yup chocolate icing. my favourite comfort food
15 How do you feel about speaking in public?
Hate it, with a passion. Which is odd considering a few of my jobs include speaking to groups of people.
16 When was the last time you did something risky? Write about it.
Over 10 years ago. Kissed someone while in a relationship with someone else. The person I was in the relationship was home.
17 What normally happens on a Tuesday?
Swimming lessons in the morning for both girls. Time in town with mum. Afternoon at home.
18 What were the best and hardest parts about growing up?
Best – Having an awesome family and friends. Hardest – the time of teenage rebellion
19 What was your father’s childhood like?
Grew up in Scotland. Moved to Australia when 9.
20 What do you usually snack on throughout the day?
Chocolate. Whatever baking I’ve done. Toast. Nutella
21 Describe your dream garden.
Front – roses Back – veggies, chickens, bees, play area for the kids
22 What does it mean to be brave?
To be able to deal with whatever life throws at you and keep going.
23 If you could have an entire day at home alone, how would you spend it?
Scrapbooking
24 Is there an aunty or uncle you have a particularly close relationship with?
Not really. I’m pretty close with most of my relatives.
25 What are the five things you love the most about your partner or spouse?
26 Is there anything that scares you about growing old?
Getting dementia & loosing my memory. Not having my parents around.
27 What are three things from this past month that have made you cry?
My littliest being sick. Being so tired and emotional. watching silly videos on YouTube
28 What are three things from this past month that have made you laugh?
Watching silly videos on YouTube. My girls playing together. Silly jokes on Facebook
29 How are you feeling today?
A little tired. Miss A has a head cold and was awake on and off all night last night resulting in not much sleep for everyone.
30 What is your favourite thing about winter/summer right now?
Hot chocolate with marshmallows. Warming soups with crusty bread. Wood fire.
Yup, it’s time for the Biannual Blogathon Bash again. I’m planning on a smaller list this time around as Miss K has soccer tomorrow & Miss A has been pretty unsettled the last week (4 teeth last weekend!) and wanting her mum all the time. Just realised I’ve been taking part in this since 2013.
So here is my June 2015 list…
Mini challenges (will add as we go along)
It’s nearly time for the Biannual Blogathon Bash again. It starts next Friday! This will be my fourth (or fifth?) time taking part and it’s a great way to get some blogging tasks you’ve been putting of done and learn some new things through the mini challenges.
You can read about what I’ve done in previous blogathons by checking out my posts.
What is the blogathon?
It’s a FREE online event held twice a year (January and June) giving bloggers a chance to “work on all their blogging to-dos and learn more about different aspects of blogging at the same time as many other bloggers. Basically a blogathon=blogging+marathon. Most participants dedicate a large chunk of time during the weekend event to work on their blogs but you can join in even if you can’t dedicate that much time.”
The blogathon is open to all bloggers – new/experienced, solo/group, for profit/not for profit, business bloggers, personal bloggers, those who have one blog, those who have multiple blogs, bloggers of ALL niches.
Sound interesting? Sign up here then join the Facebook group (make sure you have some mention of your blog in your facebook profile or PM Kathleen Garber letting her know you have requested to join the group and where you blog.
I’d love to see some more Aussies join up. Let me know if you do so I can come check out your blog/cheer you along during the blogathon 😀
Happy days for May (from day 39 to 69)
May 1. YIAH KFC style chicken & Homemade YIAH wedges; 2. Wearing new shoes to bed. Just like her uncle did when he was little; 3.Dance like no one is watching; 4. May the 4th; 5.With weather like this I’m happy to have a roof over my head, a warm wood fire and a god supply of candles; 6. Getting creative with her old Duplo; 7. My Mother’s Day present made at Kindy; 8. Gorgeous flowers from Mum from my brother in Hobart (delivered via our house); 9. Sorting scrapping supplies; 10. Pretty sunset’; 11. Pencil decoration and photo by Miss K; 12. Crashed in my arms after swimming; 13. Pulling herself up on the seat to watch Play School; 14. School Cross Country day; 15. Clean and organised pantry. Thanks to some help from mum.; 16. Story time with my mum; 17. Glass magnets; 18. Sleepy kitty keeping me company; 19. Waiting for swimming lessons; 20. Soccer training cancelled due to rain. Xbox soccer instead; 21. Love she is happy to entertain herself; 22.Preordered Ali Edwards Week in the Life kit; 23 Love this photo of mum & Miss K; 24 Love these printables from Riot; 25. Good food; 26. Foggy. Would be an awesome opportunity to get the camera out; 27 Brings back memories; 28 New beanie; 29 First visit to the dentist; 30 We’re a happy team; 31. Roast Moroccan style chicken, couscous stuffing and roast veg.