Normally we donāt do anything for Valentineās Day, not even when we where dating. Think I got roses once, maybe even chocolates. Not that Iām really worried.
We usually just do something a little special for tea. A favourite meal. This year weāve gone Asian.
I made Steamed Pork Buns for a starter (will share the recipe later)
then Lemon & Ginger chicken with rice.
Happy Valentineās. How did you celebrate?
The awesome and amazing Eden over at Edenland started a new blog meme thing last week. I didnāt join in last week but this week the topic was like – yes you must post about me! and was all Oh ok. BTW You have to read Edenās blog. she is an amazing woman (& Iām so looking forward to meeting her next month) And then read the links to other peopleās funeral songs – an awesome list of songs.
I was a Goth before being Emo was the in thing, so death (amongst other things) was pretty much the topic of a lot of poetry & conversations with friends. Looking back we really were a pretty gloomy lot š
So, my funeral song/s. Sad/morbid as it may be Iāve had 2 particular songs that I knew the first time I heard them that I wanted them to be played at my funeral.
The first, one of my all time favourite Metallica songs. No idea why but the first time I heard it I was like āthis is my funeral songā Guess we all just fade to black when we go
and then thereās the Gunnerās. I love this song but I’m not sure which version I like better – the original or the altered lyrics. This song was played at the funeral of a young guy I knew who died way to young in a car accident. It still makes me tear up when I hear it but I love the lyrics.
Joining in with Thursday Three and the prompt this week is..
hmmm so many things, how to pick just 3 LOL
* Cleaning is a big one in this house. Most days I just cannot be bothered. The 2yo & hubby will just mess it up again so why bother. Which in turn leads to a mad dash cleanup if weāre having company *sigh* my bedroom currently looks like a Chinese laundry. On the upside, this afternoon I did get a slight cleaning urge & have done the kitchen & lounge. Itās a start.
* Project Life. It means sorting & organising my huge pile of scrap stuff. And cleaning off the dining room table. I could just plan some more pages on my laptop, or sort my photos, or search Pinterest for inspiration. AND there goes a couple of hours
* blogging. I have a few posts sitting half written. I need to finish them. Expect a few posts next week š
Jump on over to Life as we know it & share what youāre procrastinating aboutā¦.. or procrastinate about it til next Wednesday before the new topic goes up š
Itās one of the biggest political, moral and social debates of our time. But despite the opinions and arguments that are debated in both parliament and across dinner tables country wide, do we really know where same-sex marriage stands in Australia? If youāre having trouble understanding the debate, hereās an outline of the legal recognition of same-sex couples in Australia.
Under current law in Australia, same-sex marriages are not permitted or legally recognised. The Marriage Act defines marriage as āa union between a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.ā
In 2008 and 2009, however, legislation was passed that gives same-sex couples the same legal rights as those in a heterosexual de facto relationship. And with de facto couples enjoying the same rights as married couples, same-sex couples are also entitled to the same rights when it comes to superannuation, taxation, social security, health, aged care and employment. They are also recognised as a de facto couple in family law, meaning that if a same-sex de facto couple separates, they are able to pursue property settlement before the court in the same way as married and heterosexual de facto couples.
There is still a major push and movement behind legalising same-sex marriage. In 2009, a same-sex marriage bill was introduced by a member of the Australian Greens. The Bill was not passed. Traditionally, both major political parties have opposed same-sex marriage. In 2011, however, following heated debate and a conscience vote by the Labor Party at their National Conference, the Labor Partyās official stance on the project changed to support same-sex marriage.
With the Labor Partyās position on same-sex marriage having changed, there is pressure for the Coalition to also conduct a conscience vote. A Bill to legalise gay marriage in Australia is expected to be put before parliament later this year.
If youāre in a same-sex relationship and want to understand more about your rights and the law as it stands, contact family lawyers. Sydney and other Australian cities have a number of experience family law specialists to choose from.
The same-sex marriage debate is an interesting one, because it attracts attention from a broad range of Australians. While it remains to be seen whether same-sex marriage becomes legalised in Australia, it is certainly a key political and social issue for 2012!
The above post was done in collaboration with Watts McCray.
Yup Iām baking again!
Had some leftover bacon after lunch so decided to try out a recipe for Bacon & Cheese scrolls I found at Taste.com.au
and they are yum!
Iāve been a fan of FollowMe Sticker now for some time after winning some freebies thanks to their Twitter account (@FollowMeSticker)
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Wow I managed to complete this one! Letās see if I can keep it up in February.
and my photos
You can see all my January photos on Photobucket
So today I turn another year older. Meh. Just another usual day here but with the added bonus of some pressies and a meal out.
I got to sleep in til 9. Then spent the day cleaning up after Miss K (as you do), had a visit from Mum who came in to do a bit of shopping. Found out where we had originally planned to go for tea was closed š So we ended up going to the Jailhouse Grill.
I got some awesome pressies
Miss K gave me a bunch of new scrapping supplies
hubby gave me thisā¦
yup, nothing. But this is ok. We both agreed to buy something for each other while weāre in Melbourne for #DPCON12 (not long nowā¦ yay!)
and my parents gave me this
and this
and this
not a bed but are helping us with our accommodation costs for our Melbourne trip
and the in-laws gave me this
and some tea towels (?!)
So now weāre home and having a relaxing evening. Oh and I had a cake – cherry ripe sponge
Earlier in the month I tweeted (& blogged) to see who would be interested in a monthly Project Life Meet-Up. Iāve had a few responses but I thought Iād put it out there again on my blog.
If youāve never heard of Project Life Iāve included this little video by Project Life designer Becky Higgins and Beck has done a quick beginnerās guide.
Anyways, I thought it might be cool to get together once a month online and chat about how weāre going, share our favourite pages weāve done in the last month, share links to our favourite Project Lifers, share links to our favourite resources/products to use in our albums, what ever you want.
As a kid I remember spending hours and hours baking myself in the sun. Lying there trying to give myself a ‘healthy glow’. We all know now that too much sun can be a bad thing (too little is also a bad thing – vitamin d and all) but some still like to have a tan.
Fake tans – there are so many options out there. I’d like to share a little about one with you all.
I first heard about Eco Tan while chatting about something completely unrelated to fellow Sunny Mummy Sonya via email. I saw her signature & asked her about the company.
Eco Tan is Australian owned company that creates organic, natural tanning products. The tanning products are created with no GMO or animal derivatives and no petrochemicals. In March 2011 the company became the first and only organic tan to be certified by the Organic Food Chain.
Eco Tan Organic Rich Honey tanning solution is a “beautiful luxurious tan that is moisturising whilst giving you a deep tan”. The tanning solution uses Cacao (chocolate), instead of the usual green or orange base, giving a rich color. No fragrance has been added and there are no artificial ingredients. Rich Honey tan is reported to last for approximately 7-10 days.
Eco Tan Organic Invisible Tan is “an organic moisturiser that nourishes your skin without any synthetics. It is has a lovely soft note of roseflower oil”. This tan, once applied, continues to develop for 24 hours AND being invisible it’s safe to sleep in – no more stained sheets. Invisible Tan is suitable for your face and body and each tube will do approximately 3 whole body tans.
Eco Tan Tan-Away glove is an “extreme exfoliator that is brilliant for pre and post tanning”. This amazing glove removes dead skin layers to reveal fresh smooth skin, a perfect base for the tans. It can be used wet or dry. The glove is made from 100% natural viscose with Eco dye. It’s great for unclogging pores on your face but it’s not suitable for sensitive skin. I love my Tan-Away glove.
Sonya has generously given me a tube of Eco Tan Organic Invisible Tan and a Eco Tan Tan-Away glove to give away to one lucky reader. Just enter via the Rafflecopter form below.
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