Deligma

I went and dropped in on an old friend at the pub he was playing in tonight. It is always such a lovely occasion to see old friend who you haven't seen in forever (read: 2 years). We had a fantastic conversation about what was happening in both of our lives, and I feel like he could be earnest with me and I with him without any fear of repercussions. Friendships can be like that.

After I had a chat with J and told him about catching up with D and J raised the point that (though he is never jealous) I often get jealous of him talking to other girls. This is so true and I feel terribly about it! Mostly about the hypocrisy of the situation. I try to explain to him that in my mind it makes perfect sense, because I would never dream of cheating on him, and therefore me talking with other boys is a non issue. But as I cannot read his mind I don't know if he would find someone more attractive than me and want to leave me for them!

I am a jealous type! I admit it and I actually think its ok.

Anyways this is just a situation where I guess you have to try and see both sides of the fence.

In other news, I have to stop being so slack and I should be keeping an eye on what else is happening around me.

My thoughts go out to NZ at this time. What is with all of the natural disasters befalling the face of the earth lately? Is it disaster season and no one was given any warning?

MONA

Museum of Old and New Art.

Was certainly an interesting visit. I had only an hour to stop off and see what it was all about, but it really was an experience. Cant wait to visit once again.

I was really taken by some of the pieces and the architecture of the building was amazing. not to mention the thought and detail which was applied to the whole thing. Down the the information they included on the iPods which you receive on entry to guide you through and give you inside information on the artworks on display.

I suggest any one with some time to kill in Hobart, head there. Take the ferry from the warf, don't drive and park unless its absolutely necessary!!!

January...

Back to work and right into it!!! My first road trip of the year and I n e e d e d my c o f f e e!! The problem though with having coffee in a giant mug, is that when you need to drive 2 1/2 hrs to get to the first meeting, and you leave home late (stupid) when you then need to stop and pee you are angry and stressed. Yup silly me, next time I will factor in a rest break... maybe
This beautiful tree on our block looks magical when the sun shines through the leaves. I adore sitting in our old faded outdoor chairs and looking up into the canopy of this tree.
This tree I dislike immensely most of the year, due to the fact it is very spiky! But when it is in flower the butterflies flock to these trees and they are so calming to watch flitting about from flower to flower. Butterflies are terribly lovely.
This my dears is what it looks like when you have just poured nearly 10 cubic metres of concrete to create a slab! Yay for us the first step in the building process is well underway! This weekend we have started to create the wall structure. Well J has, I supervise mostly... Or swing in the tissu's.

Cement/Concrete

This is what I took part in on Saturday. For those of you who do not recognise this business, this is what is otherwise known as 'Pouring a Slab'.

This is in fact the slab for our very own shed, as we do not need a slab for the house. I am glad this task is out of the way, now comes the fun work of actually building said shed...

I have found I am much better as a general staying out of the way supervisor rather then a helper... Though I did hold a shovel for a time and endeavour to assist. I am so grateful that some of my family came to aid us in our time of need. Otherwise it may have taken several hours more!

Hi-Yah

Wow massive hiatus. not that it matters particularly. This is no life or death blog. Work has been keeping me busy as i work in tourism, so when summer comes so do the tourists. Being that not only are there more tourists anyway, but our particular attraction is most attractive also helps.

Anyway, so I have been doing a bit of online shopping lately. Victorias Secret and Decormyeyes. I got these beautiful Burberry sunnies off Decormyeyes after my sister got some Bvlgari ones which turned out to be such a great buy.

I get a little VS crazy every now and then. Usually whenever they send me a catalog... Anyhoodle, I ended up getting some work pants, t-shirts, bras, undies and beauty stuff. Cant wait for it all to arrive. I am always so impressed with the quality of their stuff. Actually do you know what. I may have blogged about this previously. Have I?

Ok well off to search online for some bridesmaid shoes for a wedding I will be in soon. Wish me luck and if you can recommend a place to find off white slightly strappy satin-y shoes then let me know!

Yesterday was another exciting day driving all over the state on visits. When driving it always makes me feel better when the weather is nice. The road is safer, people drive better and the view from the window is more encompassing. Though I do live in a place of very unpredictable and as such you will notice the clouds and rainbow in the first picture which is what the afternoon turned into.

Today I am sharing with you a couple of views from my day and you can pretend like you came for a drive with me.





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Dads

Universe, "Please can you communicate to me something that I could get for my dad for Christmas this year?"
"Actually while you are at it, could you also please let me know what to get J?"

Boys are so hard to shop for. What do you get for people who only want things that cost about $500 or more? For J I want to get him something to keep, something personal, not a cordless drill. Every year for my dad, my sister and I end up getting him these expensive socks he wears and apricot bits and stuff like that. not super thoughtful gifts.

This is my current conundrum which is occupying a significant amount of brain space. as aside from these couple of gifts I am pretty much done. I would like to be completely finished now so that I can think about other things.

For example, the fact that our building plans are in for approval. Or that public liability insurance is going to cost us $1500. Or that my friend who I have not seen since her wedding will be able to meet up with me hopefully later in December!

So since it is the final day of November, Happy December everyone. Hope all your Christmas shopping is very nearly done!

Ok so, I have a massive thing for ducks. How cute are they? I alway get super excited when I see little ducklings when I go for my morning jog. I want them to come live at my house, but I think our dam might be a little too small for them!
I also like baby swans and I am glad to see that our nearby native wetlands promotes so many babies.

In other completely unrelated news. The engineer has signed off on our plans so we are submitting our mountain of paperwork for building approvals today!!!

Soooo exciting. If you have ever built your own home you will know exactly what I am speaking of!


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Etsy

Kissing Love Bird Earrings

I have just completed 90% of my Christmas shopping in under an hour. This my friends is the beauty of Etsy.com. It is so fabulous and ordering from them is a breeze. Parcels usually come in good time and everything comes beautifully wrapped (usually). One of my favourite searches is always "bird".
Bird motifs are very popular at present and the most delightful gifts can be found here.
I also like to search for 'leather handbags'... But that is more for me!

Go and have a look right now, that is unless you are on a shopping ban. If you are then do not click the link!

Blooming

"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,"

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

~William Wordsworth, 1804