WINE......I LOVE IT
A glass in my hand, a good book or movie and i am in heaven.
But its to foggy head i cant stand the next day. I get one if i have more then two glasses. Also i cant stand the extra weight it brings to my waist.
I have come to realise its a mind set for me...i make a glass of wine equal feeling relaxed. Over the last 2 months i have really challenged this way of thinking. Now its being in my PJ means its time to relax...ah so much better for the bank balance and the waist line :)
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Rambling on about- Rewards
He honestly is the most thoughtful man. He came home and said "Here you go" and passed me a bag, inside where the above items :)
Nescafe Cappuccinos...LOVE as they remind me of my mum and sister.
Pantene- LOVE because i NEVER buy it as it cost more then $4.95.
Cosmo- I honestly can not remember the last time i read this magazine BUT i LOVE that Monkey picked it out because "It was the brightest one there" ...love him!!!
For those who don't know me well yet...please don't think i love it because its stuff (i do love presents don't get me wrong). I love it because i was thought of. Lets face it, in a world were people are so quick to judge and put you down , to know you got someone who will think "What can i do to let them know I'm proud?" ...ah its a lovely thing.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
I love-Mini Shopahoic by Sophie Kinsella
Today is Wednesday...Things i love.
I have just finished the latest in Sophie Kinsella -Confession of a shopaholic series.
I loved it.
I'm a sucker for a chick book and especially if it comes in a series. I love to get to know my characters and then follow them. (Not like I'm a weird stalker type).
The main character is called Becky Bloomwood. This has to be one of the funnest characters i have read in a long time. I actually laugh out loud. She loves to shop and this gets her in trouble.
If you have ever brought anything just because its on special or ever hidden a bill...this series is for you.
Pick it up from http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/search?searchTerm=Sophie+Kinsella&search=%3CSPAN%3E%3CEM%3EFind%26nbsp%3Bbook%3C%2FEM%3E%3C%2FSPAN%3E free delivery...AWESOME site
I have just finished the latest in Sophie Kinsella -Confession of a shopaholic series.
I loved it.
I'm a sucker for a chick book and especially if it comes in a series. I love to get to know my characters and then follow them. (Not like I'm a weird stalker type).
The main character is called Becky Bloomwood. This has to be one of the funnest characters i have read in a long time. I actually laugh out loud. She loves to shop and this gets her in trouble.
If you have ever brought anything just because its on special or ever hidden a bill...this series is for you.
Pick it up from http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/search?searchTerm=Sophie+Kinsella&search=%3CSPAN%3E%3CEM%3EFind%26nbsp%3Bbook%3C%2FEM%3E%3C%2FSPAN%3E free delivery...AWESOME site
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday- I changed my thinking on..... Study.
Old thinking : I CANT STAND IT!!!
New thinking : I WILL MAKE IT FUN
I have thought lots about it and why I have such a problem with it. My answer is : I have never made it fun, never made it seem like this is something amazing that i am doing for myself like say exercise.
This all changed a week and 2 days ago....... I woke up and thought “I want to study and when I finish this assignment I am going to eat fish and chips on the beach”. And that’s what I did! Over the last week I have set mini goals and rewards for every single test, reading and assignment . They are not all big rewards like fish and chips but i had to do something big for the first one. Some of my rewards include:
• 30 minutes of guilt free reading
• 30 minutes of guilt free computer
• A nap
• A good coffee
• Skype chat
• Daydreaming
• Cuddles with Monkey
• Watching a show or movie guilt free
(Can you see a guilt free theme)
For the last year every spare moment I have had i have felt guilty about not studying.....What a wasted emotion!!
Another “oh yeah” moment was I let go of it having to be perfect. I am a student which means I am learning and then I show I have gained an understanding of the subject through test and assignments. Why did i get it in my head that I had to get scores of 100%??
Anyway here is a picture of a few of today study notes .....Don't you just love my system :)
New thinking : I WILL MAKE IT FUN
I have thought lots about it and why I have such a problem with it. My answer is : I have never made it fun, never made it seem like this is something amazing that i am doing for myself like say exercise.
This all changed a week and 2 days ago....... I woke up and thought “I want to study and when I finish this assignment I am going to eat fish and chips on the beach”. And that’s what I did! Over the last week I have set mini goals and rewards for every single test, reading and assignment . They are not all big rewards like fish and chips but i had to do something big for the first one. Some of my rewards include:
• 30 minutes of guilt free reading
• 30 minutes of guilt free computer
• A nap
• A good coffee
• Skype chat
• Daydreaming
• Cuddles with Monkey
• Watching a show or movie guilt free
(Can you see a guilt free theme)
For the last year every spare moment I have had i have felt guilty about not studying.....What a wasted emotion!!
Another “oh yeah” moment was I let go of it having to be perfect. I am a student which means I am learning and then I show I have gained an understanding of the subject through test and assignments. Why did i get it in my head that I had to get scores of 100%??
Anyway here is a picture of a few of today study notes .....Don't you just love my system :)
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday - All about....ME!
Ok so here is my first post in Monday theme.
All about : Nikki (that's little old me)
I go by many names Nik, Nikki, Nikstar and Nikki-Noo and DP calls me Stick. I'm 29 and i am looking forward to turning 30.
Why you ask? Just like everyone my 20's have been the best of times and the worst of times (thanks Charles Dickens, actually did he say that?). I'm hoping that i will be able to apply what i have learnt from these experiences into my 30's.
I spent 1 and a half years living in London. It taught me alot and i am sure there will be many a rambling post about those adventures :) Right now i live in the Northern Beaches NSW.Its a beautiful place but wow do we pay to live here. I moved here almost a year ago because my lovely Monkey (John) got a job here and i decided to move with him. Again this has taught me alot as i found it really hard to begin with.
I am the eldest of 4 and have two brothers (Joel & Mike) and a sister (Tessa). Let me brag for a second (please), i am one of those lucky people who actually get along with their siblings. We all actually enjoy each others company. They all live in Adelaide so i miss them all the time. Speaking of missing people i have a beautiful mum (Denise) who has just started a blog http://highteawithdee.blogspot.com/ please check it out. My mum and I are best friends and i am so happy to now have Skype so we can chat. My dad (Luke) is what i like to say is the original Dr Do Little this man has a real gift with animals, which I'm sure my step mum (Lyn) over the years has thought "oh why??" as he will bring home any animal that is sick. My step mum brought me my first Harry Potter book for which i will always be thankful :) . You will find out over time i have a slight obsession with all things HP, hey i cant help it! Its my thing....(actually i have quite a few things). I'm lucky to have all my grandparents but 1 and enjoy writing letters to them. There is something about a fresh piece of paper that brings me happiness (am i creeping you out by my weirdo ways?)
Friends as time goes on you realise what it means to have a friend and what it means to be a friend. I'll go into more details about them when i post about them. If you know what i mean.
I leave peanut paste on the knife and the lid off.
I will cry at the drop of a hat
I will laugh at you if you fall over in front of me
That's it for now. Feel free to ask any questions
All about : Nikki (that's little old me)
I go by many names Nik, Nikki, Nikstar and Nikki-Noo and DP calls me Stick. I'm 29 and i am looking forward to turning 30.
Why you ask? Just like everyone my 20's have been the best of times and the worst of times (thanks Charles Dickens, actually did he say that?). I'm hoping that i will be able to apply what i have learnt from these experiences into my 30's.
I spent 1 and a half years living in London. It taught me alot and i am sure there will be many a rambling post about those adventures :) Right now i live in the Northern Beaches NSW.Its a beautiful place but wow do we pay to live here. I moved here almost a year ago because my lovely Monkey (John) got a job here and i decided to move with him. Again this has taught me alot as i found it really hard to begin with.
I am the eldest of 4 and have two brothers (Joel & Mike) and a sister (Tessa). Let me brag for a second (please), i am one of those lucky people who actually get along with their siblings. We all actually enjoy each others company. They all live in Adelaide so i miss them all the time. Speaking of missing people i have a beautiful mum (Denise) who has just started a blog http://highteawithdee.blogspot.com/ please check it out. My mum and I are best friends and i am so happy to now have Skype so we can chat. My dad (Luke) is what i like to say is the original Dr Do Little this man has a real gift with animals, which I'm sure my step mum (Lyn) over the years has thought "oh why??" as he will bring home any animal that is sick. My step mum brought me my first Harry Potter book for which i will always be thankful :) . You will find out over time i have a slight obsession with all things HP, hey i cant help it! Its my thing....(actually i have quite a few things). I'm lucky to have all my grandparents but 1 and enjoy writing letters to them. There is something about a fresh piece of paper that brings me happiness (am i creeping you out by my weirdo ways?)
Friends as time goes on you realise what it means to have a friend and what it means to be a friend. I'll go into more details about them when i post about them. If you know what i mean.
How i make my money. I'm a Childcare Assistant. I love working with children and their families. I feel very lucky that i have found an area i enjoy working in. If I'm honest (which i am and sometimes to a fault) working in a childcare centre is not my dream job but working with children is. So i need to get my diploma so i can move into more of a community/children's role. Like what i was doing in Adelaide that was my ideal field. (and where the pic was taken)
My love....John is the sweetest most beautiful man. I honestly will write lots about love not just ours but all types of it. As i am the most girly girl you will come to know and when it comes to love i just love LOVE :)
Some random things about me....
My favourite colour is Yellow
I dip my chocolate in a cup of tea
I leave tea bags in the sink
I will cry at the drop of a hat
I will laugh at you if you fall over in front of me
That's it for now. Feel free to ask any questions
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Who I am....
Just writing the above 3 words make me giggle. I am going to be 30 next year but I still think....”When I grow up”.
It only far to share more about myself and it is something I will do over a series of post. I want to start doing a post everyday but with themes so for example:
Sunday- Update goal day
Monday- All about me. Plus friends and family
Tuesday- Challenge/ Celebrations. Trying something new or getting new ideas, challenge the way I think or sharing celebrations
Wednesday- What I love. Books, movies, places, things
Thursday- Rambles (whatever pops to mind)
Friday- Money or Health. Both the things I'm always working on....
Saturday – Food. Need I say more...yum :)
Rough idea
Now please don't think the above picture is how Monkey and I how pose everyday. This was a photo taken by a friend of Monkey called Karen she does some amazing shots and when her site up and running i will share :)
Ok I'm going to include a shot of what Monkey and I really pose like in photos....
Sunday is update goal day :)
Good Afternoon,
Wow what a week. Will post more about what has been happening.
But since it is Sunday its time to update and let you know how im going. Wih only 13/12 weeks till the end of the year i need to stay focused and on task. We have a busy few months ahead. (i promise another post will be about that)
1. Lose 5 kilo
I have lost 3 YAY!!!
2. Pay $2000 off CC
Total : $484.47
3. Go back to South Australia for Cheesefest (October 17th)
14 sleeps and $60 saved
4. Go to South Australia for sister 18th (November 5th)
34 sleeps and $50 saved
5. Finish my Cert 3 in childcare
This week have done 3 online test and hours of reading.
6. Save $1000 for movers and bond (November)
Total :$150.00
Im rather pleased with how they are going ,makes me feel like 2010 hasnt been a waste of a year. But it is still a year i cant WAIT to say goodbye too :)
Wow what a week. Will post more about what has been happening.
But since it is Sunday its time to update and let you know how im going. Wih only 13/12 weeks till the end of the year i need to stay focused and on task. We have a busy few months ahead. (i promise another post will be about that)
1. Lose 5 kilo
I have lost 3 YAY!!!
2. Pay $2000 off CC
Total : $484.47
3. Go back to South Australia for Cheesefest (October 17th)
14 sleeps and $60 saved
4. Go to South Australia for sister 18th (November 5th)
34 sleeps and $50 saved
5. Finish my Cert 3 in childcare
This week have done 3 online test and hours of reading.
6. Save $1000 for movers and bond (November)
Total :$150.00
Im rather pleased with how they are going ,makes me feel like 2010 hasnt been a waste of a year. But it is still a year i cant WAIT to say goodbye too :)
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