Earth Hour

On Saturday night, my DH, DS2 and myself observed Earth Hour. At first it was a lot of complaining from both DH and DS2 in regards to this good cause however after 5 minutes the arguments turned towards 'life in general'. At first, DH started complaining how our kids do what they want. As DS2 pointed out, that he (DH) always buys the kids what is the latest gadgets. WELL, the discussions started, it was so much fun as DS2 is so similar to his dad. The discussions went on for over 2 hours, we all enjoyed it. We enjoyed it so much that we have decided to do it once a month. Thank you Earth Hour.

New Idea

I have toying with this idea for a few months now and I have decided to bite the bullet and begin.

Starting over the next few days, I will photograph a new image each day and everyone can just put one to three words about the following:

- how they feel (sad, exciting)

- what they think of the photo (amazing, crap, impossible)

- funny explanations (WTF, OMG etc (please put what they mean))

For the next 12 months I will put a new photo up each day and you can put your quick comment.

At the end of the 12 months, I am hoping to put the photos (and your comments) into a book that may be published. If you are interested please join in.

Fitness time

Well, I have been going to the gym for a year now and have not lost any weight. I have decided to bite the bullet and really put the hard yards into the exercise. I now do two personal training sessions and boot camp as well as the normal, cycle, pump and running. Hopefully this will help with the weight loss.

Today was my second session at boot camp and I love it. It was hard but good. Lots of running and boxing tonight. I also had a pt session this morning as well as doing cycle. I have a pt session tomorrow morning (working the legs) so I expect to be very sore this weekend.

I went and watered the garden OMG the weeds and grass are as high as me (I know that's not too hard) but everything is so overgrown. I will have to mow tomorrow when I get home tomorrow after work. I will also have to pick alot of my spinach as there is so much of it and give it away at way tomorrow.

Tomorrow is my last day in my section. I am sad but excited. The people have been great however I really need a change.

Have a great night.

A great weekend with my fantastic niece

Wow, I really enjoyed my weekend in Newcastle. I really love being with Teresa, Kevin, Emma and Bella. The weather was perfect and very warm. It was very nice to have a long weekend.

Next weekend will be nice too as it is also a long weekend and I get to see Donna and Wendy. Can't wait.

I'm back and forgot I had this blog

Hi,

I am sure that no one will read this blog but who cares. I did forget that I had this blog and only re-discovered due to the beautiful Rhonda at Down-to-Earth blog. Thanks Rhonda. If you really want to read a great blog go to Rhonda's it is inspirational.

A lot has happened since I have blogged but this blog will be mainly about my drive to become more 'organic', greener and to get my family to be more self sufficient.

So far I have planted a vegie patch. Liam (DS2) and I spent last week-end planting all different vegetables for the upcoming Spring and Summer. I can't wait.

I am also planning to make a lot of Christmas presents this year as I think we spend too much money on gifts that don't mean very much. So far I have started on nothing but plan to make my Christmas cards very soon and start sewing (yeah, I know I can sew but hey I can try). I will blog all my funny experiences (especially when I fail).

I also working hard on losing weight. I am going to the gym four to five times a week and trying hard to be careful what I eat.

So if you want to read about the trials and tribulations of my life please feel free.

Have a great day.

Extension

Yeah, I have had my contract extended for another 3 months. There are 4 contractors in our area and only 2 of us have had our contracts extended. This may change when Johnny calls the election and we go into caretaker mode. I am happy with us and I was the last one to be put on. The people are great were I work and I get on well with all of them (so that helps). There is only on sad thing though, my boss lady is moving position and she is a great boss and person and I will miss her greatly.

School holidays have started and both the boys are getting up very early. Brad and I should get to work early but today we didn't, hopefully tomorrow.

Nothing exciting really, I need to get going and doing some housework.

Take care

Pauline

pat on the back

I have decided to pat myself (and Brad) on the back. God we are good parents. I have been very unwell over the last few days and both my boys have looked after me so well. I also had a great compliment today about both my boys and what nice polite boys they are.

Last year, there were certain people who made us feel like we were such bad parents. But we are so over those people. We know what great parents we are.

I (and the rest of the family) are so excited!!!! Our fantastic friends Ian and Sandy are expecting their second child. Anyone who knows us, just knows how we just love their little girl Ash and we can't wait for this baby. It was also Ash birthday. Happy birthday Princess.

I have joined a on-line bookclub and I just started reading the book. So far so good.

Got to go and get ready for tomorrow.

Bye