Life in Mono...

Weekend Recap....

Sorry for not posting over the weekend. It was a slow weekend and I enjoyed it very much.

FRIDAY

I received these two books in the mail and I was so excited. I was not sure if I should get them or not and I am glad that I did. :*) I could not stop staring at them.
I was determined to read book 6 of the Potter series so I made a book cover to protect the book. I know I am a little bit late since the book came out nearly 2 years ago and I have not touched it ever since I got it. Will post a picture of the book cover in another post.

SATURDAY

Slept in. The weather was not really friendly so we had to cancel our initial plan to go for a BBQ. M and I decided to watch the latest Potter movie with Nana and Tiff. The movie was fantastic. I did not expect much from it because of the last one but this one was like WOW and how grown up is Potter? I was telling Tiff that if I was still 16 I would soooo lust after Potter.
After the movie we went back to my place, chatter for a while and I continued reading the book. My plan was to read at least a hundred pages a day so that I can finish the book in six days. Six days for a book with 600 ++ pages is fast reading for me but I am determined to read it as quickly as I can so that I have the reason to get the last book.

SUNDAY

Spent a good few hours reading, drifting in and out of sleep and sipping hot tea on the couch with Toby. She helped by warming my legs. :*)

Pour Homme...

A while back a good friend of mine went to Turkey. He asked me if I wanted anything from the country and I said Turkish Beads. He bought me 3 bags full of Beads. Now I am working on pieces for Men. Here is my first piece. A bracelet.

How it began....

It began with a movie, then there was a song, it then led to a blog and now over 4 years later it is still going on strong. That was how I got the name for my blog. From a song from a movie. I found the video clip for that song over at YouTube. So enjoy...

Words of Wisdom...

Left Behind...

I had my fire warden training this morning and was told something very disturbing. One of the tenants in our building had a blind lady with a seeing and eye dog working for them and the question was...

"In the even of an evacuation what do we do with the lady and her dog"

"Get them to the fire exit stairs and stay with them until its safe to go down the stairs"

"I was told by the fireman to help the lady and LEAVE the dog"

"I don't think the lady would want to leave her companion behind"

Owh MY GOD. The whole room was like "WHAT?? NO!" My heart broke. But I guess if it was a matter of life and death the dog will normally get left behind. OWH. I do not want to even think about it. Lets just pray that Dog and Lady comes out safely.

I don't think I would be able to just leave my companion there like that. I have seen the guide dog. When he is not working he is the most gentlest and sweetest dog you have never met. I usually chat with the lady asking her about her dog and how she is doing.

I made a point to look out for them in the event of an emergency and help out anyway I can.  Even if I have to walk down the stairs with her and her dog slowly I would.

Weekly Wrap up 18

Another good week. Even with all the Chocolate that I manage to consume and the lack of activities due to the torrential rain that we are getting. I still try to include extra walks and try not to take the bus if I can.

I lost another 0.5kg which brings me closer to my Quarter point. In the next 2 weeks I will be taking a picture for the file. I am a little bit nervous about that. I told Sharon that before JC, I never liked to take pictures. I am always the one behind the camera taking the pictures but ever since I joined JC and lost all that weight I am starting to get comfortable in front of the camera. I have also been getting compliments from people that I have not met in a long time. Like for example, last Saturday I met a long time friend, MG and she was utterly speechless when she saw me. Another "friend" came up to me and asked if I have lost weight and I said yes and he said "Looking Good" with two thumbs up. So pictured is M and I at the party on Saturday night.

So here is the weekly wrap up

My Personal Wins for this past Week:

Manage to keep with the Program even though I was PMSing with Chocolates and also compliments from friends that I have not seen in a while.

My Rewards (for myself or my supports):

Probably a facial. But we will see

My Motivation for the upcoming Week:

Remembering all the compliments that I got last Saturday.

My Plan for this Week: 

If its raining outside, do workout videos at home. Since Nana is not here, I can use her place for a little bit of privacy. :*)
We are also going to Whiteman Park this weekend maybe Nana and I can go for an hour hike before lunch.

LOST....

I think I lost my creative Mojo, AGAIN. I had it a month ago and I was on a roll and now the Mojo is gone. I am looking for it again. A while back Mia from One Hour Craft posted "How to give yourself a creative kick up the behind". I totally agree with her 100%. Especially point number 7 and 10.

So now I am letting my brain rest. Hopefully the Mojo will come back next week.

Sunday's Best

Today, I cleaned up Nana's house and hang around there watching DVDs and just chilling out. We had a fantastic night last night. We went to the ECU's welcome party and met heaps of people.

Sweater : Diesel

Pants: Adidas

Shoes: Uggs

New Look...

  Tadahhhh...... I got a fringe.

I am still trying to get use to it.

Small Gathering...

I had a small gathering today to celebrate the fact that I have gotten my Residency. I wanted to have it at the park but it was so windy and it was raining here and there so I had it at Nana's house because she has a garden.

Top: Jeanswest

Jeans: Jeanswest

Shoes: Uggs