Well as it is only 9.51am, I will write about my day yesterday.
I woke up at about 7.30am. I got up, had a bowl of weetie bites (like weetbix, but bite sized pieces with little bits of berry in them), I had a glass of orange juice, got some shorts and a t-shirt on and put sunscreen on my face, neck and ears.
Then I got my iPod and set out for a walk. I left at 830am.
I walked through Hyde Park and all the way to Circular Quay. Then I contemplated getting a coffee, but decided to walk back into the heart of the city. So I walked up Pitt Street. Most things were still closed as it was only early. I walked around for a bit and then got a coffee and a couple of cupcakes from my beloved cupcake bakery. Vanilla Vanilla. One for me and one for Benji. So I went downstairs to the food court to have my coffee and wait for Myer to open. The lady sitting near me was chomping away on a sheet of seaweed for breakfast. It was very odd. So I texted a few of my friends to say happy Easter and inform them of what I was witnessing. Lol.
After my delicious coffee I went upstairs to Myer and went all the way to the top level to look at some books. There is a book I was trying to find about psycology, but they only really seemed to have cook books, fiction and children books. So I was a bit disappointed. I looked at some Jodi Piccoult books and then decided not to buy anything. So I went back down stairs and walked through the QVB to Town Hall train station and caught a train one stop home.
I then had a shower and lay on the lounge for a bit. Ben was doing his tax. Which is a massive task. Then I ate my cupcake and had a cup of green tea. It was amazzzzzing!
Then I proceeded to watch Supernatural for a few hours. Then I had a little nap and got ready to go to my friends house in Maroubra. I caught a taxi there, we had dinner (spag bol) and then I caught a taxi home as I wasn't feeling very well. Then Ben and I watched Three in A Bed (Which is a show about bed and breakfasts in England) and I had a glass of red wine and some chocolate and Ben has a glass of scotch and ice and we shared some cheese and bacon balls. And then we watched Escape to the Country, which we LOVE! And then we went to bed and watched an episode of As Time Goes By and then went to sleep...
I hope that is enough detail for ya :-)
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Day 24, Whatever you fancy
I think a lot goes for saying about the company that we keep. It can make a huge impact of the person that you become. There are people who we respect and listen to more than others, and we don't always know why. They aren't always the right person either. There are people who we seek approval from, and they can be the most unsuspecting people. I have been thinking a lot lately about controlling what I think about. I am the type of person who is an extremely deep thinker, and I analyse a lot of things in my life. My past, present and future. Not all of these things do me good to spend time dissecting. So I was thinking that I should be controlling the amount of time I spend thinking about certain things... It's strange, I haven't ever really thought about it that way. I just thought, my mind will wander where it wants to wander and I will just go with it. It can be quite damaging. If you spend too much time on something, lies can feel like truth and things that just aren't so, turn into reality. Kind of like talking ourselves into believing a situation to be something that it isn't.
I hope this is making sense. It does in my head :-)
I just finished reading a philosophical book and it had a lot of amazing points and I swear every chapter there was something that made me think, Oh I should really blog about that! But do you think I can recall them now? No. Lol.
But they made some interesting points about music. I people have a lot of opinions about music and the effect it has on some people's moods. I remember when the Columbine Shooting happened, people were trying to blame Marilyn Manson because he was one of the artists that the boys listened too frequently. I think that is ludicrous. I absolutely think that music does effect our moods and it can definitely be in a negative sense and it CAN take control if we let it. I also think some people are more susceptible to this than others... I am one of these people. I am a complete lover of music and it is a great tool for me when I am writing. I feel a lot more inspired when I listen to music.
But overall music was quite influential back in the 60's and 70's, and longer. But it seemed to take away from the political power. People were being influenced more by the music. Free love, Drugs rock n roll etc. It's hard to think that the dribble that has leaked on to mainstream radio could have quite the same effect on today's society. But I think it does. Just in a different way.
Anyway, I thought that was something interesting to think about. I remember when I was going through a tough spot in my life and feeling quite depressed, I was careful to fill my iPod with only uplifting songs, ones that made me smile and happy. Because I knew that at that point in my life I couldn't handle being dragged into that head space caused by some of the amazing, yet slightly more philosophical (for want of a better word) that I usually listen to.
So there is my thoughts for today. Two things that can be highly influential on my life, and maybe yours. Firstly, the people that you surround yourself with, and secondly, music...
I hope you are having a lovely Good Friday!
Thank you Jesus for dying on that cross, for sacrificing your life, that I might have eternal life...
I hope this is making sense. It does in my head :-)
I just finished reading a philosophical book and it had a lot of amazing points and I swear every chapter there was something that made me think, Oh I should really blog about that! But do you think I can recall them now? No. Lol.
But they made some interesting points about music. I people have a lot of opinions about music and the effect it has on some people's moods. I remember when the Columbine Shooting happened, people were trying to blame Marilyn Manson because he was one of the artists that the boys listened too frequently. I think that is ludicrous. I absolutely think that music does effect our moods and it can definitely be in a negative sense and it CAN take control if we let it. I also think some people are more susceptible to this than others... I am one of these people. I am a complete lover of music and it is a great tool for me when I am writing. I feel a lot more inspired when I listen to music.
But overall music was quite influential back in the 60's and 70's, and longer. But it seemed to take away from the political power. People were being influenced more by the music. Free love, Drugs rock n roll etc. It's hard to think that the dribble that has leaked on to mainstream radio could have quite the same effect on today's society. But I think it does. Just in a different way.
Anyway, I thought that was something interesting to think about. I remember when I was going through a tough spot in my life and feeling quite depressed, I was careful to fill my iPod with only uplifting songs, ones that made me smile and happy. Because I knew that at that point in my life I couldn't handle being dragged into that head space caused by some of the amazing, yet slightly more philosophical (for want of a better word) that I usually listen to.
So there is my thoughts for today. Two things that can be highly influential on my life, and maybe yours. Firstly, the people that you surround yourself with, and secondly, music...
I hope you are having a lovely Good Friday!
Thank you Jesus for dying on that cross, for sacrificing your life, that I might have eternal life...
Day 23. A youtube video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRGrNDV2mKc
Freak on a leash by Korn.
I had forgotten how much I love this video clip. There is a bullet that goes through lots of different things and then the band are playing in a black room full of bullet holes with light streaming through them.
They have also done another version on the song, which has a completely different feel to it. It is slower and softer. More mellow. Amy Lee sings with Jonathan also. It's quite good and if you are a fan of the song, it is worth a listen. Amy Lee has a pretty amazing voice and I love that she does duet's with musicians such as Korn and Seether. It would be so much fun.
I have more good video clips, but maybe I shall save those for another day..
xx
Freak on a leash by Korn.
I had forgotten how much I love this video clip. There is a bullet that goes through lots of different things and then the band are playing in a black room full of bullet holes with light streaming through them.
They have also done another version on the song, which has a completely different feel to it. It is slower and softer. More mellow. Amy Lee sings with Jonathan also. It's quite good and if you are a fan of the song, it is worth a listen. Amy Lee has a pretty amazing voice and I love that she does duet's with musicians such as Korn and Seether. It would be so much fun.
I have more good video clips, but maybe I shall save those for another day..
xx
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22
A talent of mine.
Hmmm. I like to think that I can write. And I can sing and play the piano ok. I love my piano. Ben and I bought it just before my 24th Birthday!
A hobby of mine.
Music. Listening, playing,writing! It's grand. Although most of my time is currently consumed by wedding preperations at the moment...
A recipe.
Pork Fillet with Potatoes and Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients (serves 4)
2 tbs olive oil
Leaves from 1 large sprig rosemary
4 garlic cloves, sliced
750g piece pork fi llet, trimmed
500g chat potatoes
1 red onion, cut into wedges
4 slices prosciutto
Rocket leaves, to serve
Balsamic dressing
2 1/2 tbs olive oil
1 1/2 tbs balsamic vinegar
1 tsp grainy mustard
Method
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
Mix 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the rosemary leaves and sliced garlic.
Brush a little over the pork f llet.
Par-boil the potatoes for 10 minutes, then drain and lightly crush. Toss the potatoes and onion wedges with the remaining garlic and rosemary oil, then place on a large baking tray and roast in the oven for 25 minutes, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a frypan over medium-high heat. Add the pork fi llet and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning to brown all over.
Season well with salt and pepper.
Remove the pork and add to the baking
tray with the potatoes and onion, and roast for the remaining cooking time (20 minutes). For the fi nal 5 minutes, add the slices of prosciutto to the tray to crisp.
While everything is cooking, make the dressing. Place the olive oil, balsamic and mustard in a jar and season with salt and pepper. Shake well.
To serve, place some rocket onto each plate and divide the potatoes and onion among them. Slice the pork thickly, place on top and drizzle with the balsamic dressing. Place a shard of crisp prosciutto on top of each.
This is one of my fav recipes. Its really delish! I suggest you give it a bash!
A website. http://www.amillionlittledetails.ca/
This is the latest wedding blog my friend suggested I check out and I am up to page 25 and so far I LOVE it :-)
Hmmm. I like to think that I can write. And I can sing and play the piano ok. I love my piano. Ben and I bought it just before my 24th Birthday!
A hobby of mine.
Music. Listening, playing,writing! It's grand. Although most of my time is currently consumed by wedding preperations at the moment...
A recipe.
Pork Fillet with Potatoes and Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients (serves 4)
2 tbs olive oil
Leaves from 1 large sprig rosemary
4 garlic cloves, sliced
750g piece pork fi llet, trimmed
500g chat potatoes
1 red onion, cut into wedges
4 slices prosciutto
Rocket leaves, to serve
Balsamic dressing
2 1/2 tbs olive oil
1 1/2 tbs balsamic vinegar
1 tsp grainy mustard
Method
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
Mix 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the rosemary leaves and sliced garlic.
Brush a little over the pork f llet.
Par-boil the potatoes for 10 minutes, then drain and lightly crush. Toss the potatoes and onion wedges with the remaining garlic and rosemary oil, then place on a large baking tray and roast in the oven for 25 minutes, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a frypan over medium-high heat. Add the pork fi llet and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning to brown all over.
Season well with salt and pepper.
Remove the pork and add to the baking
tray with the potatoes and onion, and roast for the remaining cooking time (20 minutes). For the fi nal 5 minutes, add the slices of prosciutto to the tray to crisp.
While everything is cooking, make the dressing. Place the olive oil, balsamic and mustard in a jar and season with salt and pepper. Shake well.
To serve, place some rocket onto each plate and divide the potatoes and onion among them. Slice the pork thickly, place on top and drizzle with the balsamic dressing. Place a shard of crisp prosciutto on top of each.
This is one of my fav recipes. Its really delish! I suggest you give it a bash!
A website. http://www.amillionlittledetails.ca/
This is the latest wedding blog my friend suggested I check out and I am up to page 25 and so far I LOVE it :-)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Day 18 — Whatever tickles your fancy
BE THE CHANGE THAT YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD
What a great saying. This is something I often think about. It also ties in with 'Treat others the way that you would like to be treated' and 'Love thy Neighbour'.
You can start small. Use manners. All the time. Say please and thank you. Be grateful. Look on the bright side. See the good in people rather than the bad. It can make a huge difference to not only your life but every one's around you.
It's easy to see the beauty in the world, if you just look.
I think when we learn to appreciate each other and let go of our prejudice's, racism, hate and generalisation then we set each other free.
No one wants to be put in any of these categories. We are all individuals, with opinions, feelings, heartache and joy.
Try it. And smile at a stranger today, it will brighten not only their day, but yours as well :-)
Have a great day everyone! xo
What a great saying. This is something I often think about. It also ties in with 'Treat others the way that you would like to be treated' and 'Love thy Neighbour'.
You can start small. Use manners. All the time. Say please and thank you. Be grateful. Look on the bright side. See the good in people rather than the bad. It can make a huge difference to not only your life but every one's around you.
It's easy to see the beauty in the world, if you just look.
I think when we learn to appreciate each other and let go of our prejudice's, racism, hate and generalisation then we set each other free.
No one wants to be put in any of these categories. We are all individuals, with opinions, feelings, heartache and joy.
Try it. And smile at a stranger today, it will brighten not only their day, but yours as well :-)
Have a great day everyone! xo
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Day 17 — An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
This is Starry Night by Van Gogh or Monet. They both have two that are very similar, I believe and I only just learnt that!
I love this one and I remember is as my sister Ruth used to have an umbrella with this picture (or very similar) on it. It was really cool!
Ben and I have had a great weekend up in Brissy checking out houses. I think we looked at about 13 houses yesterday! It was pretty full on but it was really good. We found one that we absolutely loved, but we just aren't sure that the timing is right...
Time will tell...
I am feeling very blessed today.
Until tomorrow... xx
Friday, April 1, 2011
Day 15 A Fanfic and Day 16 A song that makes you cry
A Fanfic. Ok, well none springs to mind with this one, so I am going to skip it and go on to the next question.
A song that makes me cry...
"When You Come Back Down"
You got to leave me now, you got to go alone
You got to chase a dream, one that's all your own
Before it slips away
When you're flyin' high, take my heart along
I'll be the harmony to every lonely song
That you learn to play
When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down
I'll keep lookin' up, awaitin' your return
My greatest fear will be that you will crash and burn
And I won't feel your fire
I'll be the other hand that always holds the line
Connectin' in between your sweet heart and mine
I'm strung out on that wire
And I'll be on the other end, To hear you when you call
Angel, you were born to fly, If you get too high
I'll catch you when you fall
I'll catch you when you fall
[Bridge:]
Your memory's the sunshine every new day brings
I know the sky is calling
Angel, let me help you with your wings
When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down
Take every chance you dare,
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down
This song is by Nickel Creek. It's beautiful and it makes me think of Beau... I miss him SO much...
Another song of their's that makes me cry and makes me think of Beau is 'Out of the Woods' I hoped I could wish him out of the woods and into a picture with my sister so she didn't have to hurt and we didn't have to lose him...
I was definately blessed to have known him...
A song that makes me cry...
"When You Come Back Down"
You got to leave me now, you got to go alone
You got to chase a dream, one that's all your own
Before it slips away
When you're flyin' high, take my heart along
I'll be the harmony to every lonely song
That you learn to play
When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down
I'll keep lookin' up, awaitin' your return
My greatest fear will be that you will crash and burn
And I won't feel your fire
I'll be the other hand that always holds the line
Connectin' in between your sweet heart and mine
I'm strung out on that wire
And I'll be on the other end, To hear you when you call
Angel, you were born to fly, If you get too high
I'll catch you when you fall
I'll catch you when you fall
[Bridge:]
Your memory's the sunshine every new day brings
I know the sky is calling
Angel, let me help you with your wings
When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down
Take every chance you dare,
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down
This song is by Nickel Creek. It's beautiful and it makes me think of Beau... I miss him SO much...
Another song of their's that makes me cry and makes me think of Beau is 'Out of the Woods' I hoped I could wish him out of the woods and into a picture with my sister so she didn't have to hurt and we didn't have to lose him...
I was definately blessed to have known him...
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