1001

Lose 20 kilos - *on target*
Keep the weight off for at least 1 year
Write to my letter buddies at least once every 2 months (hate the term pen-pals - sounds so Junior School!) *on target*
Do PMC Basic Course - completed 26/1/08
Become an Australian Citizen - got my letter of acceptance today, just have to wait for my ceremony.
Get Motorbike Licence
Keep a food diary - *on target*
Update my to do lists weekly - *on target*
Update my website monthly - *on target*
Get a new Pergola - delivered, awaiting fitting
PMC intermediate Course - booked for April
PMC Advanced Course
Go out at least once per month - *on target*
Do a monthly advertisement through Bartercard - *on target*
Design Wedding Collection - 2 pieces done already!
Create a company brochure/catalog
Create a "Standard" Collection of Jewellery I can sell to wholesalers.
Build a Cat Run
Render Garden Wall
Buy New LCD TV with HD - at least 81cm
Go Wireless - completed 25/1/08
Buy new back door with cat flap.
Get 3 regular wholesale clients.
Change company name on bank account - form completed and submitted
Pay off at least 1 of my credit cards.
Take C. to Sydney or Queensland
Paint Laundry.
Clean out Robe.
Clean out Kitchen Cabinets.
Make a pair of PJ pants from scratch.
Make a skirt from a pair of denim jeans.
Get Studio photos taken of C and me.
Take photos of house designs I like.
Clean out Pantry
Go to a Shooting Range.
Play in mud.
Go to a Day Spa.
Buy a New Suit
Do some Charity Volunteer Work
Read the Books I have Started and not Finished (3)
Try something new every time I go out for a meal. *on target*
Finish bathroom tiles.
Buy a Kiln

Room 101

Things, people, places, situations etc you hate/loathe/dispise/don't like very much belong in Room 101. If you decide to do the same please comment or link as appropriate as I would love to hear yours too.

Rocking Pelvis Elvis

Yes yes, they were rather funny for 1 day, maybe even two... now they are just plain tacky. I am going to go out on a limb here and say the only people who have them in their cars wear Hawaiian shirts and Ray-Bans like Tom Cruise did in Top Gun.

Quirky Tuesday

Quirky Holiday Destinations:-

Antartica - The coldest and windiest place on earth. No sunbathing please.. the penguins get jealous of your red bits.

Coober Pedy - Underground town with occasion buildings bobbing up to the surface. Not recommended for those with claustrophobia.

Sahara - Camel Caravans, sand, sand and more sand. Great for the prospective Castle builder, not so good for those that only go for the sightseeing... unless the sights you are looking for is.... sand!

Good: took my lunch on my course with me to avoid temptation.
Bad: Ate Foccacia sandwiches just cause they were there and didn't even enjoy them.

Music Mambo

Hello everyone! It's snowing where I live, so today's Mambo will be snow-themed.

1. They say every snowflake is unique. Name a musician who you think is unique and sounds like no one else.
Cerys Matthews from Catatonia... and what an amazing sound that is!

2. Snowfall covers everything in sight. Tell us about a cover song you enjoy.
It is very rare that a cover song is better than the original.. I can think of 3...
"Spirit in the Sky", originally by Norman Greenbaum, but revamped by Doctor and the Medics
"Cuz I Luv U", originally by Slade but re-sung by The Wonderstuff.
"Band on the Run" originally by Paul McCartney & Wings, but I recently discovered a fantastic rendition by Foo Fighters on the Radio One album.

3. It snows a lot in Canada. Tell us your favorite Canadian musician.
I'll say Bryan Adams.. I'm afraid to say I don't know many Canadian musicians. Shame on me!

4. Watching the snow fall can be very peaceful. Name a song that brings you peace.
'Don't know why" by Norah Jones.

Thanks for mamboing, and if it's snowing where you are - stay warm and stay safe!
I got sunburned today on the bike... sorry but I just had to gloat!

Music Mambo

Kinda missed these....

Sorry the mambo is up late! Today is National Hugging Day.Name three musicians you want to hug, and one you don't want to hug.That's all for today. Thanks for mamboing!

HUG: Robbie Williams, Lily Allen (she's so cute and going thru a rough time at the moment) and Pete Murray
WOULDN'T TOUCH WITH A 10 FOOT BARGEPOLE (as my Gran used to say): Meatloaf ... love his music but he always looks sooooo sweaty! ;)

New Design Letter Box

A very kind person or persons decided to re-design my letterbox for me by posting me a firework.

Whadoyathink?

Unfortunately the postie decided this design is not practical and kindly bent it back into a "Box" shape for me.

Room 101

Adverts for "AB" Machines

Buff models flashing their oiled chests to all and sundry, who prior to filming the advert have never even sat on the damn machine before. They got their abs from their model parents and a personal trainer, who sits over them with a medicine ball while they do sit ups.

Magic images of Fat people morphing into Fit people before your very eyes!

Paid "happy customers" claiming they lost the equivalent of Arnie Swartzenegger in weight just by using this amazing product. The fact that they probably ate nothing but lettuce and actually walked to the corner shop everyday doesn't even come into it!

Makes you wanna barf into your tub of ice cream that you're eating in bed!

Oh, and the guy in the pic here looks like he had his smile drawn on afterwards!

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Quirky Tuesday

My Top 3 Quirky Cars:-

1. Mini Cooper - the ultimate cutey pie (and my first car) If I was childless I would probably still want one.

2. VW Beetle - the original quirky bug - just ask Herbie. The Cabriolet is especially quirky, and they always seem to be painted unusual colours.
3. Chrysler PT Cruiser - reminds me of the car the Ant Hill Mob used to drive.

Quirky Tuesday will have a different topic each week, to tell everyone about a quirk / ritual / obsession / routine about that subject. As little or as many as you like if you're playing along at home. (I sound like a game show host!). Readers can meme it on their own blogs or just comment on here. Don't forget to link!

Week 2

Good: Followed diet for 5 days straight
Bad: Blew it big time over weekend.

I have to remember that it is the Chicken Drumsticks that are good for you, not the Ice Cream variety.

Quote for the YEAR!

life is far too precious for half-ways, maybes, and decaf.

www.tut.com

Huh?

So I hear this advert on Vega and thought it kinda amusing....
It is for a company that will provide you with a cocktail machine for your next party

Apparently you call.... 1300 Dakeri....

erm...... 1300 Dakery.....

or maybe 1300 Dakari.....

or is it.... 1300 Daqueri

or what about 1300 Daqueree

Oh what the hell - let's get a keg!

So every time this advert comes on I have a chuckle to myself that they don't tell you the actual NUMBER! doh! Maybe that is so only intelligent people ring (i.e ones that can spell Daiquiri... like me!)

Anywhoo - just did my research to link to this post and the number is 1300 324 784

wha?

I mean... 'scuse me for being a tad pedantic.. but doesn't Daiquiri have 8 letters, yet there are only 6 numbers in the phone number...

Now I am REALLY confused!

I wonder if they have had any calls......

Room 101

Cans with Keys

I have never yet been able to successfully open a can that has a key without incident. I either cut myself, lose the key, get it stuck halfway round, or have the tiny sliver of metal unravel from the key before completion rendering the whole process useless.

C'mon guys - have you not heard of can openers? Cryovac or Vacuum packaging???

Sheesh!

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Quirky Tuesday

New words for 2008

• Erf - think it means "Hurry up" - it's what my dog says when I am getting dressed to take him for a walk.
• Dilarma - worse than a dilemma, but not as bad as a drama.
• Dispopsia - when you eat until you burst.

Quirky Tuesday will have a different topic each week, to tell everyone about a quirk / ritual / obsession / routine about that subject. As little or as many as you like if you're playing along at home. (I sound like a game show host!). Readers can meme it on their own blogs or just comment on here. Don't forget to link!

101 in 1001

So, I've added to my list....

1. Lose 20 kilos - *on target*
2. Keep the weight off for at least 1 year
3. Write to my letter buddies at least once every 2 months (hate the term pen-pals - sounds so Junior School!)
4. Do PMC Basic Course - booked
5. Become an Australian Citizen - got my letter of acceptance today, just have to wait for my ceremony.
6. Get Motorbike Licence
7. Keep a food diary - *on target*
8. Update my to do lists weekly - *on target*
9. Update my website monthly - *on target*
10. Get a new Pergola - ordered and approved for finance.
11. PMC intermediate Course
12. PMC Advanced Course
13. Go out at least once per month
14. Do a monthly advertisement through Bartercard
15. Design Wedding Collection - 2 pieces done already!
16. Create a company brochure/catalog
17. Create a "Standard" Collection of Jewellery I can sell to wholesalers.
18. Build a Cat Run
19. Render Garden Wall
20. Buy New LCD TV with HD - at least 81cm
21. Go Wireless
22. Buy new back door with cat flap.
23. Get 3 regular wholesale clients.
24. Change company name on bank account - form completed and submitted
25. Pay off at least 1 of my credit cards.
26. Take C. to Sydney.
27. Paint Laundry.
28. Clean out Robe.
29. Clean out Kitchen Cabinets.
30. Make a pair of PJ pants from scratch.
31. Make a skirt from a pair of denim jeans.
32. Get Studio photos taken of C and me.
33. Take photos of house designs I like.
34. Clean out Pantry
35. Go to a Shooting Range.
36. Play in mud.
37. Go to a Day Spa.
38. Buy a New Suit
39. Do some Charity Volunteer Work
40. Read the Books I have Started and not Finished (3)
41. Try something new every time I go out for a meal.

.... that's all I got so far.... actually quite hard to think of 101 things!!!

Week 1

Good: I had a movie night and only ate a few healthy option snacks.
Bad: I had a glass of wine and didn't follow my diet to the letter.

Cool Things I found This Week

Here's a heart-warmer for you, and a break from all the bad news we hear all the time. I agree with the writer, Jacqueline Lunn, in that we need more good stories, more positive feedback, more heroes and less zeros in the news.

I've already mentioned this site, but think it is also worth a look as it has links to other interesting ideas and places to check out, such as Gimme Your Stuff and PostSecret

I got this CD sent to me by my Dad for Chrissie, and I lurve it to death! Check out the interviews so you can hear why they did what they did.

The Recipe For Tracy

3 parts Pride 2 parts Beauty 1 part Grace Splash of Shrewdness Sip slowly on the beach

What's the Recipe for Your Personality?

Thought for the Day

I believe in getting into hot water;
It keeps you clean

- G.K Chesterton

Things I Learned This Week

1. Check things you find in your pantry to make sure they are not off before you put them in your salad.


2. Stale Pine Nuts and corn kernels look extremely similar in a salad, and are extremely hard to successfully pick out.


3. My boy loves me the best! (he came back from his dads early cause he missed me!)

Room 101

This one is lame I know, but I am having trouble thinking of anything better this week!

Orange Peel

I love eating oranges, especially love eating them in segments, but most of the time I avoid them. The reason is because of the peel. I hate peeling them... I hate the smell on your hands that lasts for hours, and the pithy bits that take half an hour to remove.

... and I Especially hate the fact that it looks like the top of my thighs. Grrr!

We are in the generation of genetic modification, so why can't you get oranges you don't have to peel!

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Quirky Tuesday

Things just for between me and my boy:-

1. One blows a kiss and the other catches it and plants it on their cheek.
2. I scratch his head, and say I have an itchy head... to which he replies "that's my head"
3. When he leaves I tell him "be good, and if you can't be good..." and he replies "be good at it!"

Quirky Tuesday will have a different topic each week, to tell everyone about a quirk / ritual / obsession / routine about that subject. As little or as many as you like if you're playing along at home. (I sound like a game show host!). Readers can meme it on their own blogs or just comment on here. Don't forget to link!

20 kgs - that's only 4 bags of potatoes... right?

I promise not to bore you with this weight loss crap too often... if you wanted to hear about some fat bitch whining about how hard it is you would watch The Biggest Loser...

But it is I think important to make my figures "public"... (so my 1 reader knows) and therefore acknowledge to myself I have a long way to go. Think the first step to success if not hiding the figures and thereby "shaming" yourself into determination.

I think it is also important for me to document that I have done it before... so I can do it again... the only thing different this time is I have to make sure I stay there!

OK.. here's the facts and figures... grrrr

Start Weight: 85.9 kg

Chest measurement: 105cm

Waist: 113cm

Hips: 120cm

Thigh (right one if you MUST know): 66cm

Calf: 39cm

Arm: 35cm

If you see a chunky chick walking the streets of the Melbourne suburbs muttering to herself "spinach is my friend" please stop her, say "Hey BHB, have you lost weight?" and give me a big hug.... cheers!

(who am I kidding - my 1 "reader" is probably over in Alabama.. and only reads this cause they can't afford cable)

101 in 1001

Received an e-mail today from Gary at The Daily Meme.. and it had this idea and link....

Being a list Diva, Expert or whatever you wanna call me, it seemed the perfect thing to do - and in fact I have already started...

My NYR list is a bit vague, so here's another 10.... I will keep updating until I have 101, and let you know when I have completed them..

1. Lose 20 kilos
2. Keep off the weight for 1 year
3. Write to my letter buddies at least once every 2 months (hate the term pen-pals - sounds so Junior School!)
4. Do PMC Basic Course
5. Become an Australian Citizenship
6. Get Motorbike Licence
7. Keep a food diary
8. Update my to do lists weekly
9. Update my website monthly
10. Get a new Pergola

For some more ideas... Gary's is here, and there are more here

It's that time of year again!

Time for a list of all the good intentions I have this year:-

1. Go and do things - particularly with my boy
2. Clean out my robe and kitchen cabinets
3. Get my Motorbike Licence
4. Learn PMC
5. Lose weight (aaaaarrrrggghhh ... no not that again!!!!)
6. Advertise
7. Rebuild my Pergola
8. Build a Cat run
9. Have a holiday
10. Stay Positive

The Truth Finally Spoken!

Seen on a church billboard on the Nepean Highway (round about Frankston I think)

This Church is not Full of Hypocrites -

There is plenty of room for more.

Room 101

Bras worn with Racer Back Tops!

I know it's hot.... REALLY hot at the moment, and you need comfort as well as cool... but PLEASE invest in the proper bra for the top you are wearing.


These days there is simply no need for seeing saggy greying straps. You can buy halter neck bras, ones with adjustable or removable straps, or if you simply MUST have them then those clever little clear plastic ones are great!


Or what about this Handy little invention... Problem solved!


No-one wants to see next weeks washing... so please please please HIDE THOSE STRAPS!


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Quirky Tuesday

Things already on the agenda for 2008!

• Cranbourne Rodeo - 1st & 2nd February
Only 45 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, the Cranbourne Rodeo is extremely accessible for southern city slickers. Run over two days with country music at night and a bar serving up both beer and Bundy and Coke on tap, this is a great chance to get a first-up taste of rodeo life

• Frankston Sea Festival - 19th-20th January
  This major summer event offers residents and visitors a weekend filled with some not to be missed sporting competitions, as well as an eclectic mix of free entertainment and activities. Enjoy the wonderful community spirit and see the ever changing face of Frankston.... along with Frankston Waterfront Sandsculpting..
  With Frankston beach, the pier and Kananook Creek as a backdrop, the area will be transformed as 3,500 tonnes of sand are meticulously carved into scenes from your favourite childhood 'Fairytales and Fables'. Integrated with the sand sculptures. will be our regular activities to keep the whole family entertained.
• Basic Skills in PMC workshop - 27th-28th January
Basic skills in handling the different types of PMC and hand finishing the fired pieces.- Basics of firing using a kiln or by torch - Making a hollow bead - Working out the shrinkage as applied to rings - Setting Glass or Ceramics in PMC - Texturing clay - Setting stones 3 ways

What you got planned?????

Quirky Tuesday will have a different topic each week, to tell everyone about a quirk / ritual / obsession / routine about that subject. As little or as many as you like if you're playing along at home. (I sound like a game show host!). Readers can meme it on their own blogs or just comment on here. Don't forget to link!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all my Reader (s)