Category: Blogging

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1. What are some things that you’ve bought recently?
Scrapbooking supplies, books, clothes, food

2.What are some things that you’ve made recently?
Birthday cakes (MIL, hubby, SIL), cards, some scrapbook pages

3. Write about three friendships which you’ve made online.
I’ve made some great friendships online through my blog and through Facebook. One of the first friends I made that I still keep in touch with (well reading her blog and commenting on that and Facebook) is Kelly. We ‘met’ through the Australian FlyLady group on Yahoo many moons ago and I finally met her IRL at a blog con in 2012.
Another is the girls in my birthgroup from Miss A. I sadly haven’t kept in touch with any of the mums from Miss K’s birthgroup.

4. What did your family used to do on weekends when you were little?
I remember going to the beach, visiting my grandparents, gardening, visiting the cousins.

5. What makes your heart ache?
Animal cruelty, child abuse, homelessness.

6. How did you get to school when you were little?
Mum took us by car or we walked. I remember walking to & from school lots when I was younger and walking home from high school.

7. What makes you laugh out loud?
A good comedy. My girls

8. Who were your favourite musicians when you were a teenager?
This list really hasn’t changed much as I’ve gotten older. Metallica. Pink Floyd. Fleetwood Mac. Nirvana. Pearl Jam. The Beatles. Weird Al. Beastie Boys. The Clash. Rollins/Black Flag. Sex Pistols.

9. Have you recently argued or disagreed with anyone?
Hubby over the stupidest things. Usually housework

10. How would you describe your family?
Whole. Me, hubby, 2 kids and 2 cats.

11. What are you thankful for right now?
Mum’s continuing good health. Having a warm bed to sleep in at night. Having good food on the table. Having the opportunity to do something I enjoy.

12. Write down everybody in your entire extended family.
On my side of the family. Still alive – 1 grandmother, 2 parents, a brother, 3 aunties, 3 uncles, 6 cousins

13. If you could only keep ten items of clothing, what would they be?
My blue jeans, my grey knit jacket, my black maxi dress,

14. Describe something that you’ve kept from your childhood.
I’ve kept my dolls house that dad mad me when I was little. We did it up and passed it on to Miss K.

15. Who was your first sweetheart?
In high school it was Ben. We had such a love hate relationship when we broke up. 

16. What is something that you’ve been struggling with this month?
Sleep. My temper (see previous about lack of sleep)

17. Write down all your hobbies.
Scrapbooking, cooking, cross stitch, drawing, RPG, reading

18. What makes you jump out and shout for joy?
When my daughters do something new/hard/exciting

19. Who was your favourite teacher from school?
High School – Mr Chapple, our music teacher. He was such a great guy. Knew how to get the work out of you but you always felt like you could go talk to him

20. What did you like to buy from the school canteen?
Hot cheese roll. Plain roll with a cheese slice in the microwave for 30 seconds. Burning deliciousness.

21. What are three lessons that you’ve recently learnt?
My kids are pretty clued in. I can function on very little sleep (but get a shocking short fuse). I really enjoy swimming.

22. What is your idea of the perfect evening?
Kids in bed (asleep), something good on telly and some uninterrupted scrapbooking time.

23. Describe your relationship with your father.
Good now. Were both pretty stubborn, both Aquarians. Often come to loggerheads over things and neither will back down. Now that we’re both older we get along much better and are finding we’re very much alike with some thoughts

24. What are two things you would like to change about the world we live in.
Get rid of religion – it causes so many problems. End homelessness and poverty – we have so much but why are there still so many, living with so little.

25. What is something that you’re scared or anxious about right now?
Not really scared or anxious but a little worried about how Miss A will go transitioning from our bed/bassinet to the cot. Time she moved to her own bedroom, well one shared with her sister.

26. Do you feel loved?
Very much so.

27. What are three things from this past month that have required attention?
Easter. Miss A cause she’s teething and clingy. Our BAS (but I keep putting that one off :/)

28. What are three things from this past month that has been heart warming?
Watching the bond grow between our 2 girls. The bond between Miss A & hubby. Having some great family time.

29. How are you feeling today?
Pretty good. Organised. Tired. Motivated.

30. What is your favourite thing about Sunday afternoons right now?
Baking. I’m loving baking treats for Miss K’s school lunches (& snacks for us).

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01. What was the last thing you talked about with your mother?
We’re busy planning our Afternoon Teal event that we postponed due to my youngest being sick.

02. What is your favourite colour, and why?
Purple or black. No real reason apart from the fact I like them.

03. When was the last time you did something reckless?
I honestly can’t remember. Most likely back in my 20s cause I’m old and boring now. What? 37 is old lol

04. What do you love about summer?
The warm weather. Get to wear cute dresses. 

05. What sort of dessert do you like in the evenings?
Hmm favourite desserts – crème caramel or caramel oranges would have to be my two really favourites or chocolate mousse

06. How would you describe yourself in less than 500 words?
Mum. Wife. Daughter. Aunt. Sister. Lister. Scrapbooker. Photographer. Geek. Girl gamer. Lover of chocolate. Foodie. Blogger. Soccer Mum. Me. All the above and so much more.

07. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always.
That you really should watch how you move your laptop. Otherwise you break the screen.

08. What are your favourite drinks?
Hot – hot chocolate. Cold – Iced chocolate, Coke

09. What do you like to wear to bed?
In summer as little as possible. In winter something nice and warm.

10. What do you remember about your primary school days?
The horrid school uniform – brown and green. Playing marbles. Having a great teacher in Grade 6.

11. Write about three friendships of yours which you know are for life.
My hubby.
My bestie, Lisa. We don’t see each other often or talk often enough but will always consider her a friends.

12. Name five people you admire, and discuss why.
My parents. Just because.
Eden Riley. I have such a girl crush on Eden. Amazing, strong woman. Been through so much and lives to tell the tale. Awesome blogger & slam poet.
Angelina Jolie. Dunno why, just always admired her.
Rosie Batty. Strong woman. Advocate against domestic violence.
I can’t think of anyone else right now.

13. Is there anything weighing on your heart right now?
Worrying about my mum

14. Write about a grandparent with whom you connected.
I can’t say I connected more with any of y grandparents. I used to watch daytime soapies with one of my grandmothers and then I found out after her death she used to enjoy watching pro-wrestling too.

15. What do you and your best mates like to do together?
Hang out, watch footy, talk about stuff.

16. How do you feel when it rains?
Love it of a night time. Nothing like the sound of rain on a tin roof.

17. Who were some of your childhood heroes?
I can’t really remember. Wonder Woman probably. MacGyver. The A-Team. 

18. Write down one family recipe that you will cherish forever.
I don’t have the actual recipe but my grandmother’s cherry cake. I’ve tried to make different recipes but never have the success. I’m hoping someone in the family has the actual recipe. 

19. What do you usually do around three o’clock in the afternoon?
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday pick up Miss K from school. Other days it’s getting stuff ready for tea.

20. Describe a typical Monday.
Get up, drag bum out of bed. Make a cuppa. Get Miss K out of bed. Breakfast. Showers. Take Miss K to school. Come home. Have another cuppa. Check emails. Do some work. Do some housework. Look after Miss A. Pick up Miss K from school. Home and get tea on. Bath girls. Get them to bed. Quiet time for me & hubby (tv, blogging, washing, reading). Cuppa. Bed.

21. What sort of adventures do you dream of going on?
Scotland. Machu Pichu. Canada. I really want to travel.

22. Is there anything about yourself that you want to change?
My hair colour – I want to go red.

23. Write about a recent dream that you’ve had.
*blush* um no

24. Write about your favourite place to eat as a family.
We have a few favourite places to go and eat as a family. Recently we’ve been going to the local hotel that does wicked pub meals AND they have an awesome kids room.

25. How does your family usually celebrate birthdays?
Depends on the person. Most of the time we go out for a meal. Unless it’s a big birthday then there’s usually a party. Of course if you are Miss K, you want a big party every year.

26. How do you feel about motherhood?
Love it. Hate it. Mostly love it.

27. Write down something funny that’s happened this last week.
Miss A doing a poop in the bath. Not all that funny but Miss K’s reaction had me giggling. She was in the bath when it happened.

28. What are three things from this past month that have been stressful?
Afternoon Teal (but I LOVE doing it). Money issues. Breaking my laptop

29. What are three things from this past month that has made you smile?
Afternoon Teal. Miss K’s athletics carnival. Signing up for YIAH

30. How are you feeling today?
A little annoyed. Long story short. People saying they will do something then not doing what we’d discussed

31. What is your favourite thing about mornings right now?
Cuddles with my girls.

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01   Write down your fondest memories to do with a childhood pet.
Having one or both of our cats cuddle up with me of a nighttime.
02    What has been your most poignant experience with loss?
The loss of my (then) boyfriend the day after his 18^th birthday
03    Describe your first overseas trip and how you felt.
We went to New Zealand for a rellie’s wedding. Had an amazing time and loved every minute.
04    Write down five things about your father that you always want to remember.
His love of gardening. How he’s a walking encyclopedia. That he loves me & my brother no matter what. How I always thought he could anything (even a burst balloon when I was little). He has an awesome memory.
05    How are you feeling about this year?
So far so good.
06    Where do you want to live when you are old?
By the beach or in the rainforest.
07    What are the qualities that you value in a friend?
Honesty. The ability to have fun.
08    What do you remember about falling in love for the first time?
The butterflies. Feeling so happy.
09    What were you scared of when you were little?
Dinosaurs and motorbikes.
10    What do you usually do when you feel sad or down?
Listen to music.
11   Describe your childhood home(s).
Weatherboard 3 bedroom home. Huge backyard. Fruit trees. Tree house in an old Eucalypt then a pool. Extended to include large family room and verandah out the back.
12    How do you currently like your coffee?
I don’t. Sadly I can’t drink coffee anymore due to the medication I’m on (well not on at the moment due to the whole being pregnant then now breastfeeding thing)
13    What is something that you like to do to relax?
Read, listen to music, scrapbook.
14   What do you most look forward to about growing old?
More me time hopefully. Traveling more.
15    How has life changed for you in the last year?
We’ve gone from a family of 3 to a family of four.
16    Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always.
Miss K’s 5^th birthday. Cupcakes taken to school. Party food with her grandparents.
17    What are you struggling with the most right now?
Teething 6 month old and summer colds that won’t go away. Not having much me time.
18    What do you see outside your bedroom window?
Our driveway and a bare garden. Just had our front yard redone. Need to get plants. Waiting on grass to grow.
19   What is something that frustrates you?
Hubby getting to go out with his mates while I stay home, look after the girls & do the majority of the housework. Hubby not pulling his weight around home.
20    What is family life like right now?
Pretty good apart from the above 😉
21    Describe a time when you felt like life was spinning out of control.
When mum was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer.
22    What’s something that you’re currently excited about?
New Game of Thrones & the next Star Wars movie
23    What made you laugh today?
Chatting to the other kindy mums about random stuff our kids do.
24   What are you watching on television these days?
Supernatural, Star Wars Rebels, Sleepy Hollow, Agent Carter, Gotham
25    What are three things from this past month that have been surprising?
Miss A getting her first tooth. How well Miss K has settled into school. Random gifts.
26    What are three things from this past month that you’re thankful for?
Mum’s continuing good health. Good friends. The internet
27    How are you feeling today?
Tired. It’s been a long couple of weeks.
28    What is your favourite thing about Friday nights right now?
Having some me time while hubby is out & the girls are in bed. Even if me time is spent doing nothing but watching trashy tv & doing washing.

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01 Describe three moments from the holidays that you wish to remember.
1. Miss A’s first Christmas day
2. My first driving lesson in 20 years – yes I got my L plates again. I was 16 last time I drove!
3. Spending time with family & friends

02 What’s one thing that you hope to achieve or accomplish this year?
I really want to do a major declutter and make our house a bit more organised and easier to look after. Maybe even blog about it.

03 What is your family’s Christmas story? (Your traditions, your rituals, etc.)
No real traditions as such. Except breakfast. Every year it’s breakfast with my parents & my brother. Stockings from Santa. Exchanging presents. Croissants, ham, pineapple, cheese, fresh fruit.

04 Describe your bedtime ritual.
Check my email. Go to the loo. Make sure everything is switched off. Jump into bed. Journal. Check a few things on the net. Listen to ABC Nightlife (Monday to Friday)

05 What are three things that bring you joy in life?
1. My family
2. My friends
3. Scrapbooking

06 What was the last movie you watched, and did you like it?
Big Hero 6. Was pretty good for a kids movie

07 Is there any hurt or pain lingering in your heart right now?
No. All good at the moment.

08 What song(s) or tune(s) do you find yourself singing unconsciously?
Let it go from Frozen, namely cause we have the soundtrack on repeat 😐

09 What do you miss the most about being young(er)?
Having lots of freedom & not having to worry about grown up stuff

10 What’s a good book that you’ve read recently.
I haven’t read a book for ages. I have a small pile to read though.

11 Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always.
Spending time with my parents and going through some old stuff. Finding my Grandmother’s Glomesh bag from the 60’s.

12 Who was the last person to make you laugh? What did they do or say?
Miss A and I were playing then she got the giggles and then I got the giggles

13 Describe one recent dream that you’ve had.
I struggle to remember my dreams

14 Have you ever felt trapped or suffocated?
When I was with my ex. Not really something I want to go into

15 What is your favourite meal to cook, and why?
Anything! Seriously. I love cooking.

16 When does your family usually take down holiday decorations? Who does it?
We usually take down the tree at the end of the year. In 2014 it came down a few days after Christmas. I do it namely cause it’s much quicker than getting help.

17 What happened today at 10am?
We had a quiet morning.

18 Where were you born? Have you been back there since?
Devonport. Yes,

19 Write down five thing about your mother that you are most grateful for.
We get along really well, she’s always there when I need her

20 What’s your relationship like with with your siblings?
Much better now. We had a typical love/hate relationship growing up.

21 How do you feel about the dark?
Love it. It’s calming. I’m such a night owl 😉

22 When you were little, where was your favourite place to hide?
In my cupboard or under the bed or under the doona

23 What is your current go-to outfit, and why?
Jeans or 3/4 pants & shirts. Cause it’s summer & I’m still feeding my 6mo.

24 Describe what dinnertimes were like when you were little?
We’d sit at the table and chat.

25 Is there something that you’d like to change about your life right now?
More crafting time. A bit more money

26 How do you usually respond to conflict and confrontation?
Try & walk away. Ignore it.

27 Who are the people you spend the most time with these days?
Hubby, the girls, my mum

28 How are you feeling today?
Pretty good. Turned 37. Had an awesome meal with my parents.

29 What are three things from this past month that have been hard?

1. the crappy weather & resulting colds
2. sleep issues with little people
3. waiting for things

30 What are three things from this past month that you’re happy about?

1. getting my Kikki K planner
2. swimming
3. spending time with family

31 What is your favourite thing about weekends right now?
Getting some scrapping time with my mum or by myself while hubby is out

Yay! The Life:Captured Project is back for 2015. I loved the prompts in December.

This year I’m going to blog my answers, most likely at the end of each month AND write them in a book.
Maybe this one from Kikki-K

The January prompts are up. Would love to know if your are taking part 🙂