he's only fricken five

Oh no I'd said it and as usual he repeated it "Yeah I'm only fricken five".

Let me backtrack Mr 5 year old is my youngest brother Josh and after telling off my other brother Greg for using inappropriate language in front of Josh I also used the wrong choice of words "He's only fricken five" in front of him too. Josh repeated it like he repeats everything and now proudly tells people 'I'm only fricken five'. The bus driver, kids at school, anyone he comes across.

Thank god soon he will be six.

holiday

Am i the only one who hears Madonna singing in their head when they hear the word holiday? No? Yes? Thankgod I'm not the only one.

Anyhoo, it's my friend Tanya's Birthday coming up in November and we have decided to book into the beautiful Shoal Bay Resort and Spa for a pampering long weekend!!! I'm very excited i haven't had a getaway since i went to Eastern Europe last year.

Here are some shots of the resort. I actually stayed here 9 years ago before they remodelled with my friend Keryn and her parents. So looking forward to seeing how much its changed and relive teenage memories.

 I know Sarah, Tanya and I will have a well needed break away celebrating, laughing and relaxing.

If you love love, please vote for Alex and Viktor

In December, SAS hopes to host the world's first same-sex weddings in the air!

Please click the link to vote for Alex and Viktor :)

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my weekend

Here is a snapshot of my weekend. Yesterday after doing a few neglected chores e.g. cleaning my make up brushes, cleaning out the fish take and finally connecting up my DVD/ VCR correctly; i made these yummy raspberry and pear muffins and sat down with the paper in the sun. Perfect.

love

The rules of love have changed: Trust you heart and break traditions

1. LOVE YOUR FRIENDS - they’ll be around long after he’s gone
2. LOVE THE JOURNEY - getting there is half the fun
3. LOVE YOURSELF - really, there’s no one nearly as important
4. LOVE TAKES TIME - anything worth having is worth waiting for
5. LOVE that right now you don’t have to be anything but WHO YOU ARE



A reminder to all my single friends and most importantly myself xx

it's Friday!!!

Enjoy the sunshine ♥ Beck xx

the little things

My morning's are hectic sometimes and after week's of getting on the bus and then remembering i didn't feed Sash and Sush or i forgot my carefully packed lunch again! This post it note is next to my front door it helps me remember the things i forget when I'm rushing out the door with my eyes barely open. It helps. I love it.

last night i went a little mad

"Oh no! I got carried away and cut my hair shorter... by myself! Now i have to spend more money to get it fixed!" I messaged my friend SMF. I looked in the mirror again and tried not to cry. "Oh no! Why did you do that for? How short is it? What about the layers? I have so many questions!!" SMF replied. Why did i do it??? I do not know.

As i mentioned i had my hair cut and coloured over the weekend. This is a bit of a treat for me as i rarely get anything done to my hair. My hair doesn't grow and 6 weekly cut and colours are not in my budget.

The experience was hesitant from the start i usually don't go somewhere so fancy (and expensive) but my usual, by this i mean the hairdresser that cut my hair last time (some 3+ months ago!), was away on holidays for 3 weeks. After much thought and research i took the plunge and booked an appointment at Joh Bailey.

I arrived coffee in hand butterflies in my tummy and took a seat in the chair. After close to 4 hours later (i kid you not) I emerge - my hair was 2 shades lighter, highlighted subtly, cut, layered and blow dried beautifully. I approached the receptionist and grasped the counter tightly as she told me how much my new hair cost and handed over my card. I walked away. I liked it. I thought it was a big change. I wanted people to stop me in the street and tell me how amazing my hair was. You know that feeling.

Last night i got home from work and looked at my hair. I got a second mirror out and checked out the back... hmm I could of gone an inch shorter, I'll cut it myself i thought. I saw where and how much i needed to cut and took the scissors to my hair. Several snips later i was in shock, my hair was 6cms shorter and all my pretty layers were gone.

I haven't got it fixed yet. I'm waiting for SMF to check it out before i part with more money, admit my mistake and make another trip to Joh Bailey. I will keep you all updated.

i wonder

I wonder what things about me rubbed off on you. I wonder what decisions and choices you make were influenced by me. I wonder what little parts of you remind you of me. I wonder if you wonder this too.

my weekend

I had a rather busy weekend went out with the girls for a pub meal and footy, did my monthly food shop and errands, went to Joh Bailey for a cut and colour, celebrated the end of another soccer season with the team at presentation night and competed in the annual work soccer carnival day at Dee Why. Phew what a weekend! Thank you to my amazing friends for celebrating the weekend with me.

did you see me too?

To the green eyed, brown haired guy standing at the bus stop outside Coles on George St at 5.30pm last night i think you got on the 504 bus? You were wearing shorts, work boots and a yellow and navy jumper.  I was the in the black coat, beige scarf and grey bag listening to my iPod. I thought we had eye contact, drink sometime?

bad days and beautiful sights

Yesterday i had a really shitty day. One of those days where you spend the whole day defending yourself, your actions and in this case my project team. All i wanted to do was go home to bed and cry. Then Sydney surprised me and made me feel a little better. Isn't she pretty??

i ♥

i ♥ wearing odd coloured havaianas.

i ♥ my lovely friends - you know who you are.

i ♥ my beautiful family.

i ♥ the fantastic people i work with.

i ♥ when i understand IT.

i ♥ the colour red.

i ♥ sweet disposition.

i ♥ Sunday's.

i ♥ wearing dresses.

i ♥ blogs.

bootcamp

Last night was bootcamp night and it was enjoyable. All other bootcamper's were stuck at work/ at home with kids/ sick so i had our wonderful trainer Kim from K Fitt to myself.

Kim kicked my arse! She had me running, lunging, pushing, pulling, huffing and puffing. Last night i hated her for it, today i thank her for it. I feel fitter, slimmer and slightly achy in that good way. Bootcamp works for me because it's outside, its different every time and because my trainer is lovely.

Today i am looking forward to yoga tonight and a fitter, healthier body for warmer weather.

the little things

Smiley face drawn by my favourite barista to cheer up my Monday.

how this blog came to be

i ♥ blogs. i read them everyday.

This idea was in the back of my mind, maybe i could write a blog too, then that little voice inside me said 'but what would you write? will you talk about your private life? what will you post? will you remember to update? what if people don't like it?'. I didn't know.

Every now and then the though would come into my head and i would explore it some more then push it out of my mind.

One day i voiced it, i mentioned it to Sam and Jerry and they asked the tough question ' what would you write about?'. I gave them 2 different idea's and titles and with their encouragement i decided i would write for myself.

This is me just testing the waters writing about my experiences - learning, loving, laughing and life.

potter - gwen hanssen pigott

-Potter, Gwyn Hanssen Pigott

  "I am simply looking for beauty, whatever that is - it's nothing that can be explained - only felt. If i find it in a single bowl, or wandering line of pots, good. I am grateful."