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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
4th of July!
It doesn't matter where she flies, she looks beautiful! What a lucky girl I am to be able to enjoy the freedom, and liberty this far away from where Ol' Glory usually flies!Hope everybody had a great 4th of July celebration and or weekend, depending on where you live. I was lucky enough to have my husband take me out to dinner. I also did a bit of cooking. I felt like crap, and still do, but will be seeing the Dr tomorrow, so should be on the mend soon enough. I made the Peanut Butter pie, and think I might try that tonight, if my taste buds are up to it! Yummy! I also made Apple crumble, Apricot crumble, butterfly cupcakes for my MIL, Black forest cake type things. . . And then collapsed. Managed to enjoy our dinner out, and went to sleep.
Had to cancel a lovely visit we were going to have with a couple friends on Sunday. And mostly stayed in bed. Had a good long nap too. Loved it!
Hope all is going well in your worlds!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
2 July 2009
Well, I started mixed volleyball last night, and I think I am going to love it. It is pretty intense, and will hone skills, and speed. I am looking forward to a great season! So, now I have girls on Monday night, and mixed on Wednesday or Thursday nights. That is two nights a week of guaranteed exercise. Not to mention the walking, and stuff I am doing at work, too and from work, and all the ad-hoc that is added to my days. Now if only I could motivate GM. (heavy sigh!)
Things have been busy, and I am, almost worn out, but pushing on.
This weekend is 4th of July. That is exciting to most people in the US, and to me. However, it is the dead of winter here, and so GM is taking me to dinner in celebration. I think it will be lovely. I also think I am going to make Pioneer Woman's Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie for myself, it reminds me of home, and I can eat the whole pie, because GM does not care for Peanut butter much. I think we are also going to put up the American Flag for the day, as we have the flagpole, and it is a celebration for me, and the country I come from! I am looking forward to it, and missing the celebration, bbq'ing, potato salad & devilled eggs. . . . Oh well, maybe we will celebrate it in the US next year, you never know these days!
Things have been busy, and I am, almost worn out, but pushing on.
This weekend is 4th of July. That is exciting to most people in the US, and to me. However, it is the dead of winter here, and so GM is taking me to dinner in celebration. I think it will be lovely. I also think I am going to make Pioneer Woman's Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie for myself, it reminds me of home, and I can eat the whole pie, because GM does not care for Peanut butter much. I think we are also going to put up the American Flag for the day, as we have the flagpole, and it is a celebration for me, and the country I come from! I am looking forward to it, and missing the celebration, bbq'ing, potato salad & devilled eggs. . . . Oh well, maybe we will celebrate it in the US next year, you never know these days!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Daddy's Day & Volleyball. . .
Happy Late Father's Day to all the Daddies out there. I am kind of lucky with that. I call my daddy three times a year to wish him Happy Father's Day. Sunday my time, Sunday his time, and then again, Sunday in September, when Father's day is celebrated in Australia. I also call him several times throughout the week I feel very lucky to be in touch with my dad so much.
Love you now & Always Daddy - Munch. . . .lol
So, lots of little updates I guess. . . .
Had volleyball finals. Luckily, we made it to the finals. . . . Then lost. Oh well, it was great fun, the team showed up over 20 minutes late, without matching tops, and it was kind of weird, because we were following all the rules, and they weren't, but they did outplay us, so that is fine. We will be better & ready for next season which starts next week. Also, I am joining a mixed volleyball team, with my current team members, and the umpire that usually trains with us on Friday nights. Looking forward to that. Evidently we will see how slow we are compares to the mixed teams, but that will train us to do better, and get faster. I am very excited. . . :)
Love you now & Always Daddy - Munch. . . .lol
So, lots of little updates I guess. . . .
Had volleyball finals. Luckily, we made it to the finals. . . . Then lost. Oh well, it was great fun, the team showed up over 20 minutes late, without matching tops, and it was kind of weird, because we were following all the rules, and they weren't, but they did outplay us, so that is fine. We will be better & ready for next season which starts next week. Also, I am joining a mixed volleyball team, with my current team members, and the umpire that usually trains with us on Friday nights. Looking forward to that. Evidently we will see how slow we are compares to the mixed teams, but that will train us to do better, and get faster. I am very excited. . . :)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
It's About Me!
A survey I borrowed from Lap Band Girl. . .
1. First thing you wash in the shower? My Hair
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Purple
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Yes- Often
4. Do you plan outfits? Sometimes, if I can be bothered. . .
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? A little tired. I need more weekend.
6. Whats the closest thing to you that's red? My red pens.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? I don't dream so much
8. Did you meet anybody new today? Yes
9. What are you craving right now? Sleep
10. Do you floss? Yes. . . but not as often as I should.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Coleslaw- Yum!
12. Are you emotional? Sometimes more than others. Have been lately.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000? Yes
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? I do both!
15. Do you like your hair? Yes, I am lucky to have it.
16. Do you like yourself? Sometimes
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Yes
18. What are you listening to right now? A local radio station.
19. Are your parents strict? Nope They were when I was in school, but I am thankful for the way they brought me up!
20. Would you go sky diving? YES! I still want to go with Carie!
21. Do you like cottage cheese? Only if it is with something else.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity? No
23. Do you rent movies often? No
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? Nope.
25. How many countries have you visited? 5 in total I think. I still want to visit more!
26. Have you made a prank phone call? Yes, when I was young.
27. Ever been on a train? Yes, Daily. Lucky me(sarcastically)
28. Brown or white eggs? Doesn't matter. Fresh is best.
29.Do you have a cell phone? Yes, I now have a work one & a personal one. Referred to as mobile here in Australia.
30. Do you use chapstick? Yes, still using my last batch from Walmart.
31. Do you own a gun? Nope.
32. Who are you going to be with tonight? GM!
33. Are you too forgiving? Sometimes I think yes, Sometimes I think no!
34. Ever been in love? Absolutely- Still am!
35. Ever have cream puffs? Yes.
36. Last time you cried? Does a commercial, movie or song count- if so, last weekend
37. What was the last question you asked? Too many to remember.
38. Favorite time of the year? Winter
39. Do you have any tattoos? Yes- 3
40. Are you sarcastic? What do you think?
41. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Yes.
42. Have you ever walked into a wall? Yes, with & without alcohol.
43. Favorite color? Purple
44. Have you ever slapped someone? Don't remember
45. Is your hair curly? No
46. What was the last CD you bought? I have no idea.
47. Do looks matter? Not to me.
48. Could you ever forgive a cheater? Yes, Trust again- probably not. Once a cheater always a cheater. . .
49. Is your phone bill sky high? No
50. Do you like your life right now? Yes- Things can always improve, but I am ok.
51. Do you sleep with the TV on? Preferably off, but GM stays awake longer than I do.
52. Can you handle the truth? Most of the time. I appreciate it.
53. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Dislike- Maybe Hate- No.
54. How often do you talk on the phone? Too Often- for work & personal
55. The last person you held hands with? GM
56. What are you wearing? Clothes
57. What are your favorite top 3 animals? Wombats, puppies, whales & so many more!
58. Where was your default picture taken? In Washington State.
59. Can you hula hoop? I can Wii Fit hula hoop!
60. Do you have a job? Yes.
61. What was the most recent thing you bought? Last week- an ice cream, before going home on the train.
62. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes.
Okay, your turn. Copy and paste, and let us know about you!
1. First thing you wash in the shower? My Hair
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Purple
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Yes- Often
4. Do you plan outfits? Sometimes, if I can be bothered. . .
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? A little tired. I need more weekend.
6. Whats the closest thing to you that's red? My red pens.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? I don't dream so much
8. Did you meet anybody new today? Yes
9. What are you craving right now? Sleep
10. Do you floss? Yes. . . but not as often as I should.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Coleslaw- Yum!
12. Are you emotional? Sometimes more than others. Have been lately.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000? Yes
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? I do both!
15. Do you like your hair? Yes, I am lucky to have it.
16. Do you like yourself? Sometimes
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Yes
18. What are you listening to right now? A local radio station.
19. Are your parents strict? Nope They were when I was in school, but I am thankful for the way they brought me up!
20. Would you go sky diving? YES! I still want to go with Carie!
21. Do you like cottage cheese? Only if it is with something else.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity? No
23. Do you rent movies often? No
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? Nope.
25. How many countries have you visited? 5 in total I think. I still want to visit more!
26. Have you made a prank phone call? Yes, when I was young.
27. Ever been on a train? Yes, Daily. Lucky me(sarcastically)
28. Brown or white eggs? Doesn't matter. Fresh is best.
29.Do you have a cell phone? Yes, I now have a work one & a personal one. Referred to as mobile here in Australia.
30. Do you use chapstick? Yes, still using my last batch from Walmart.
31. Do you own a gun? Nope.
32. Who are you going to be with tonight? GM!
33. Are you too forgiving? Sometimes I think yes, Sometimes I think no!
34. Ever been in love? Absolutely- Still am!
35. Ever have cream puffs? Yes.
36. Last time you cried? Does a commercial, movie or song count- if so, last weekend
37. What was the last question you asked? Too many to remember.
38. Favorite time of the year? Winter
39. Do you have any tattoos? Yes- 3
40. Are you sarcastic? What do you think?
41. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Yes.
42. Have you ever walked into a wall? Yes, with & without alcohol.
43. Favorite color? Purple
44. Have you ever slapped someone? Don't remember
45. Is your hair curly? No
46. What was the last CD you bought? I have no idea.
47. Do looks matter? Not to me.
48. Could you ever forgive a cheater? Yes, Trust again- probably not. Once a cheater always a cheater. . .
49. Is your phone bill sky high? No
50. Do you like your life right now? Yes- Things can always improve, but I am ok.
51. Do you sleep with the TV on? Preferably off, but GM stays awake longer than I do.
52. Can you handle the truth? Most of the time. I appreciate it.
53. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Dislike- Maybe Hate- No.
54. How often do you talk on the phone? Too Often- for work & personal
55. The last person you held hands with? GM
56. What are you wearing? Clothes
57. What are your favorite top 3 animals? Wombats, puppies, whales & so many more!
58. Where was your default picture taken? In Washington State.
59. Can you hula hoop? I can Wii Fit hula hoop!
60. Do you have a job? Yes.
61. What was the most recent thing you bought? Last week- an ice cream, before going home on the train.
62. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes.
Okay, your turn. Copy and paste, and let us know about you!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Solar
Okay, we did it. I got something I have always wanted for my birthday this year. We have committed to installing solar panels for electricity onto our house. I have always wanted to go solar, we installed a solar hot water system last year, and it is really good. Now we are adding the electricity.
Something really cool about it, is we can feed power back into the grid if we do not use it immediately. Then in June or July, the power companies will actually start paying people for the electricity they put back into the grid, or at least offsetting the current bill. This is all really great for a few reasons: Less carbon foot printing, so it's better for the earth. With power likely to double in price over the next little while, it will take the ouch out of it a little. I love the idea! Estimations are: we will save $208.96 off our annual energy bill. We will save 1.6 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year; which is the equivalent to removing 2 cars from the road or planting 80 trees. I like the idea more and more. . .
We lucked out, and got a great deal, and with the government contributions right now, it will pay for itself in under 1 year I think it was. Fantastic!
When I get pics, I will share.
Something really cool about it, is we can feed power back into the grid if we do not use it immediately. Then in June or July, the power companies will actually start paying people for the electricity they put back into the grid, or at least offsetting the current bill. This is all really great for a few reasons: Less carbon foot printing, so it's better for the earth. With power likely to double in price over the next little while, it will take the ouch out of it a little. I love the idea! Estimations are: we will save $208.96 off our annual energy bill. We will save 1.6 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year; which is the equivalent to removing 2 cars from the road or planting 80 trees. I like the idea more and more. . .
We lucked out, and got a great deal, and with the government contributions right now, it will pay for itself in under 1 year I think it was. Fantastic!
When I get pics, I will share.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
A Man and His Dog!
How can you not crack up? These are beautiful pics!
GM and his faithful pup. I love them both immensely.
They both seemed to have the same expression. I thought it was fantastic!
I took some more!
I Love this Pic!
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