Nothing but BS...

It's been a while... (groundhog day...)

2012-01-22T21:43:00.001+11:00

I often think about my poor neglected blog... what with work and trying to balance a social life and everything else in between.

In a nutshell....

I'm happy... working through my own company again - made me realise that perhaps, this is where I'm meant to be.

Boys... well... boys will be boys. Had a brief encounter recently. We'll see what happens.

And I'm not going to be 20-something for much longer.

Daunting, exciting and completing nerve-wracking all at once.

Something Borrowed review coming shortly...

2011-10-04T14:16:00.001+11:00

Thanks to the wonderful team at Random House books, I won a copy of Something Borrowed, a movie adaptation of the successful novel by the same name, by Emily Griffin.

As soon as I've watched the movie I'll post a review here.

In the meantime...

Have you borrowed something and failed to return it?

Go on, share!!!

The only way is...

2011-09-22T13:44:00.000+10:00

Yup this just about sums it up right about now!

Oops

2011-09-09T09:57:00.001+10:00

In a bit of a wine haze, I sent mr. Crush a text at 5.45am. Oops.Think I'll have to call him, much later and apologise. Have you had an oops moment this week? Share!!

Onwards and upwards

2011-09-07T06:43:00.003+10:00

I really like this quote....

"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are." -- Bernice Johnson Reagon

So if you're having a tough day, don't let it get you down, it's just paving the way to something better.

To the man....

2011-09-01T18:30:00.002+10:00

To the man who is listening to La Roux at full blast.

Thank you.

I needed reminding that I'm bullet-proof.

In case you're wondering he's in his mid 40's, balding, tall-ish and reads while his iPod blasts on.

2011-08-31T07:50:00.003+10:00

What a week.

My commuting adventures continue.

Yesterday was quite an experience. A man sitting next to me did something horribly disgusting.... The joys of commuting I guess.

Today the sun is shining, I just saw a bright purple van driving along the freeway... So what I hear you say. Think to yourself, when was the last time you saw a brit purple van??
It's things like this that make my mornings and nights more interesting. Wondering who the driver is, why they chose that colour, did they indeed choose that colour or was it just the last one available?

It's interesting (to me ) to see how from one car, so many little thoughts can stem.

Back to replying to work emails now.

Have a good day everyone!

Another week

2011-08-27T11:56:00.001+10:00

So another week is done.

I'm at the hairdresser, enjoying a morning of pampering.

Looking forward to a chilled weekend.

What about you??

New directions

2011-08-24T08:06:00.003+10:00

So I'm in a new job and commuting.

I don't mind commuting at alto be honest. It gives me time to wakeup / wind down. Catch up on emails and think.

Mr. Crush is still around.

I thought I'd try to, as often as I can to post my reflections of my commute here.

It may sound mundane but let me illustrate with what I just saw...

Somewhere between Hornsby & Epping there was a rabbit -alive- on the grass watching the train fly by. I wondered what he must have been thinking and what adventures he'll get into today.

Will he nibble at a vegetable patch somewhere?

Will he bound into a kindergarten delighting all the children?

Or will he continue to live his life, not knowing that for a fleeting second he made my ordinarily routine trip to work a bit exciting.

Until next time....

When a guy likes you

2011-05-19T12:03:00.004+10:00

I've been doing some thinking and I'm wondering what each of you use as an indicator to decide... "hey this guy auctually likes me!?!"

I'd love your input for this one....

Love this little quote....

2011-04-11T13:17:00.002+10:00

"It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers."

- James Thurber (1894-1961)

It's been a while...

2011-04-04T14:30:00.003+10:00

Can't believe how long it's been since my last post.

Things continue at work with my business... albeit slower than this time last year.

Still flirting with Mr. Crush... but nothing more than that. My birthday gave him the opportunity to "poke-fun" at my "PR Princess" persona when he gave me something similar to this....

Anyway suffice to say we're friends now... and I'm happy with that.

Just wanted to let you all know that I haven't faded away... just that there really hasn't been much to report.

Stay happy...

xxx

So I saw him....

2010-12-03T17:38:00.003+11:00

And it wasn't too bad.

Sure it hurt a bit... but on the whole it wasn't too bad.

He did look incredibly hot (I'm still human after all) but I'm really hoping that we're able to be friends....

For now my heart is under wraps.

The next stage.....

2010-11-25T10:24:00.000+11:00

Yup.... I'm definitely feeling this song right now.

Another song for him.

2010-11-11T14:52:00.002+11:00

It is over.

I get it.

Doesn't mean that the feelings I had just disappear.

He ended it

2010-11-08T14:36:00.006+11:00

Last week Mr. Crush ended it.

For good.

He told me "he's simply not worth it".... I think... no I KNOW he's wrong on that one.

Even if it's not with me, he IS WORTH IT.

This is for him..... (video)

I'm back!

2010-10-26T14:28:00.003+11:00

Hey there...

I'm back.

Paris was amazing... it has my heart in every possible way.

Rome will forever seduce me with her pastas and architecture,

London with her gray skies lulls me into a sense of wonder with her proper ways.

As does a certain someone who's back on the scene... well maybe back on the scene....

Stay tuned.

Leaving.....

2010-08-19T10:43:00.003+10:00

Next week I'm off to Europe.

I'll try and blog when I reach my friends place which will be after a week in London and a week in Paris.

In the meantime - play nice and I'll be back soon!

Words to live by.....

2010-08-12T13:57:00.000+10:00

If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. -Einstein

This day ten years ago....

2010-08-04T17:19:00.003+10:00

I was in Europe for the very first time.

I was about to embark upon a journey that would ultimately play a big part in my personal development and would plant the travel bug well and truly inside me.

I started with a Contiki tour and made some great friendships - I've just been contacted by one of those friends, who was sent an email from one of the other people on our "Contiki tour" trying to reconnect with everyone.

I'm so excited about all of this - I'll keep you all posted!

he should know that....

2010-07-31T22:31:00.002+10:00

I could try and put what I want to say into words.... but I think this sums it up nicely.

2010-07-26T13:37:00.001+10:00

I just love this version of "Unwritten"

So this is where it ends....

2010-07-24T22:10:00.005+10:00

So this is where it ends with Mr. Crush. I know I said previously that I'd ended things, but... well.... things hadn't quite ended then. I'd decided to give him a "final - final chance".

Suffice to say, it was in vain to think that anything could come of it.

I sent him a very heartfelt text.

I didn't get a reply.

I didn't get a phone call.

I did get what he promised. A broken heart.

Not for the usual reasons though. It was broken because I KNOW what a good guy he is, that he deserves a chance, but for whatever reason, he's just not interested.

I can't make him interested - as much as I'd like to.

So now, this is the end.

I did want to talk to him the next time I saw him - but when I did see him, he wasn't in the mood to talk and to be honest I was still raw from his lack of responding, which meant it would be ugly.

I do hope he finds happiness one day. He deserves it.

I just wish it could've been with me.

Merry-go-round....

2010-07-03T18:02:00.005+10:00

So things have been like a merry-go-round lately.

Both with work and with my personal life. Up's and down's... which makes this ride called life a little more interesting.

On a lighter note, I can't believe that I'll be heading off overseas soon... then after that - well that's a big decision that needs to be faced. What to do regarding work, moving and all those grown-up challenges.

I'm not going to think about it until then.

For now I'm going to enjoy the ride. Even the down parts.

It's over.

2010-06-02T13:00:00.005+10:00

I've decided to end things with Mr. Crush.

I'm tired of doing the chasing - which according to all the books - I Hate Cinderella and HJNTIY (He's Just Not That Into You), friends and other sources - the fabulous Samantha Brett from Ask Sam among them, I shouldn't be doing this anyway. No matter what the situation, if a guy likes you he'll find a way to spend time with you. Or so I've been "told".

I really, really liked this guy... I know it's an overused phrase but for the first time I did feel something that I'd never felt before when I was with this guy and whenever I saw him or he replied to my messages, my heart skipped to the beat of a happy tune.

I was prepared to wait for Mr. Crush - but something clicked last night. Why should I wait??

Why should I be the one constantly instigating meeting up, conversations and emails??

It's more complicated than I've detailed here.... suffice to say - I'm deserve to be treated like a princess. Right?

xoxo

The whole truth....

2010-05-30T21:56:00.003+10:00

So here's the thing....

Since I last blogged things have continued the way they've been going for the last couple of months, general flirting, nice text messages - nothing overly serious, but still lovely and fun.

He's been hurt... badly in a previous relationship.

So have I -but not nearly to the extent that he has.

My question, dear readers is where do we (or more precisely - I) go from here?

Who's running this show? Do I take the reins and bring up the whole... "are we / aren't we?"

Do I dare tell him the truth about how I feel?

If so I potentially open myself to goodness knows what.

The truth is out there.... If you'd like to help - I'd appreciate it.

Mixed signals

2010-05-19T15:00:00.003+10:00

Would someone out there pleaseeee tell me how to "read" a guy.

I'm totally confused. One minute my crush is telling me he can't wait to see me.

Cue butterflies and floating on air feeling.

The next after I ask if he'd like a cheeky vino after our usual get together he responds with a "well it gets late... and bar manager usually need to shut-up shop afterwards".

Cue confusion, frustration and general anger.

I'm feeling something like this right now.

OH. MY. GOD.

I don't get it.

Nice girls finish....

2010-05-17T22:06:00.005+10:00

So despite not actively "working" per-se, I'm still up to my elbows in domestic duties and trying to secure some part time work. I'm trying exceptionally hard to drum up some work before I depart for my European adventure (August).

I've emailed clients both old and potential. Now comes the deal-breaker. The follow up call.

What is it with the follow-up call that installs a level of fear in us... (okay me)?

Wether it's after a date or for work, I always find I have a few little butterflies.

Is it because it's the fear of the unknown?

What's the worst someone could say? No thanks I don't want a second date. (Their loss) No thanks that story doesn't interest me (again, their loss) or could it simply be because I'm always striving to achieve the best outcome that anything less seems pathetic?

When did trying my best come in 2nd place?

Starting now - whatever the outcome - I know that I did my best and I ran my best race - no matter where I finish in the field - that's good enough for me.

It's been a bit quiet....

2010-05-13T18:27:00.003+10:00

So continues my search for work.... I'm proactively searching and putting my little business out there.

Having a cold develop over the last two days hasn't exactly helped my cause either.

It's been a bit quiet on the man front too. Not that I mind. Maybe things weren't meant to be. Maybe it all was just meant to be a bit of fun. Maybe it's just this cold that's making me feel miserable.

At the end of the day I know I'm loved by those who care. I'm not wasting time on those who don't. Life is too short.

Onwards and upwards.

I don't want this to stop....

2010-05-07T10:09:00.003+10:00

I'm back behind the helm of my little business.

Mr. Crush has been very generous and introduced me to a potential client, we've already had a meeting and so far so great!

Just need to secure a couple of clients for the short term period and see how things go. It's tough work but I love it.

Meanwhile I didn't get a chance to chat with Mr. Crush at our usual catch-up place.... much to the dismay of my heart.

He was looking as amazing as always. He threw me a couple of glances over the course of the evening which made my heart melt a little bit more.

So continues this crazy ride called life....

Where to start...

2010-05-05T16:53:00.007+10:00

So this week I've been busy reconnecting with contacts galore, journalists and editors. Lining up potential contract roles and generally getting out there (from the comfort of home via my laptop!)

I've been busy trying to organise my European adventure - looking for accommodation in London and deciding where to go, for three weeks after I visit Sam who's now in the South of France. (Any suggestions????)

I've also been doing other terribly exciting duties like organising my tax, walking the dog and my favourite, the laundry.

When did life become so incredibly busy?

With the advances in technology you'd think that there'd be more "me / us" time, but it appears that the more technology advances, the more we have to do.

Looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend. Mum is going to be terribly spoilt - but that's another entry completely.

For now.... I'm off to continue my domestic goddess duties... Xx

Image courtesy of http://www.plokta.com/plokta/issue22/locs.htm

Wowzers....

2010-05-03T21:11:00.004+10:00

Well kidlets it's been quite a fortnight.

Things are busy with my work life, as the ever enterprising entrepreneur things continue to move on the up and up. I'm busy building relationships with key journalists and learning every day. I'm totally loving it.

Meanwhile... on the boy front things are the same.... flirting and seeing where things go...

Today the song that I totally identify with is another pop number... click here to check it out!

This is how I feel....

2010-04-28T11:40:00.000+10:00

back to where I started....

2010-04-18T17:56:00.005+10:00

So I saw him on the weekend.

My heart was leaping, even though I told her not to.

My stomach was doing butterflies even though I told him practice was over this time.

There are some things you just can't help but feel. This was one of those times.

It went reasonably well - I'll say that much. Needless to say he was looking as amazing as ever, made me laugh and forget everything else that was going on.

I think it's time to take a step back, there is no rush. Maybe good things do come to those who wait.

Turns out there was a reason....

2010-04-16T14:31:00.003+10:00

So he wasn't purposely ignoring me.

He's been busy with family stuff.

I've been in a similar situation, it's understandable... Right?

So maybe I might take a step back and see what's around the corner.

Anyway my work beckons... Lots to do which means keeping this little muffin out of trouble.

Moving on...

2010-04-14T10:55:00.003+10:00

So here's the thing.

He hasn't called, emailed, even sent a text since the weekend. It's now Wednesday.

I'm now moving on. That's it. FINI.

He had his chance and now it's gone. I'm learning (slowly) the rules of tough love. I've not contacted him since the weekend and while at times it's been impossibly hard to resist, I've made it this far and realised that I'm spending all this time thinking about him, when he's probably not even thinking about me and I've realised - just now that I'm okay with that. Atleast I've realised now and there's very little love lost.

So starting now - no more contact, I won't rush to see him where I usually do and if he wants to contact me well he can, but I'll more than likely have moved on - to someone better!

No rest for the wicked....

Waiting.....

2010-04-12T11:44:00.003+10:00

Why is it that whenever you're waiting for something.... or someone.... it always seems to take an eternity.

In PR world it's generally waiting for a client's coverage to appear somewhere. Or a client to approve a press release. Which you then get to send to the media. Then pitching it months in advance, only to find that it wasn't on page 4 but page 44, or even not there at all.

Or if you're lucky, you're waiting for a crush to contact you.... every minute seems to S T R E T C H as if it's neverending.

Patience is a virtue I don't posses, which sometimes serves me well as a PR princess, in life in general, not so much. As you've probably noticed.

So followers, what are you waiting for this week, today, right now?

Maybe by sharing, the waiting process won't seem so long.
Tell me yours and I'll tell you mine!
XOXO

Treat 'em mean....

2010-04-09T13:47:00.004+10:00

For those that have just joined the adventure... there may or may not be someone at the moment that is a person of interest in my life...

I'm currently having a debate with my best friend regarding the theory of "treating 'em mean, keeping 'em keen".

I'm really torn, if you like a guy do you treat 'em mean... and make them do the hard work?

If so at what point do you stop???

I'd really love to know what people out there think...

Also can the same theory be put to use in other environments? Home life with the kids? (Don't do your homework and no treats???)

Work... with bonuses etc?

Let me know your thoughts....

XOXO

Sometimes all it takes is an email...

2010-04-07T11:51:00.003+10:00

Sometimes all it takes to make a girl smile is an email.

Something sweet, a positive reinforcement - it doesn't even have to be remotely romantic - just something short and sweet to let her know you're thinking of her.

The occasional little kiss at the end doesn't hurt either.

I've been lucky enough to recieve a couple of said emails.... and I'm feeling like the cat that ate the cream.

More details soon!

Slow and steady wins the race...

2010-04-02T22:06:00.004+11:00

Right now I have so many things going on in my life.

I've started a new job, moved with my parents (again) and I'm potentially looking to move out - back to Sydney.... if things pan out that way.

With all of this going on, I've become increasingly aware of how rapidly life is passing me by. Sure that's a sweeping statement and a very general one at that, but it's true.

What's worse is that while life is whooshing past I'm finding the best things come to those who wait, or even worse - that the best results come to those that aren't as hasty as the rest of us.

One minute you'll be staring longingly at your calendar planning that Easter long weekend getaway and before you know it, it's 1/2 over and you're still at home in your PJ's stuffing your face with Easter eggs wondering where the hell the time went?

It's all been said before: You Can't Hurry Love, slow and steady wins the race... you know all the naff analogies.

But does it really?

Can you hurry love? What are the consequences if you do?

Alternatively what if you don't???

Isn't Hussain Bolt evidence that slow and steady doesn't win the race???

If we do prescribe to the "slow and steady" method are we all destined to finish last?

Let me know your thoughts on one, all or none of these questions.

It's been a long time...

2010-03-29T09:57:00.003+11:00

And I finally have something to write about...

So I'm back in the big smoke.

Yes... I left behind my little empire - for now and I'm loving being back in "The City", ala Whitney and LC style and working for an agency.

I'm so happy at the moment, I've been here a month now and my clients are AH-MAY-ZING!

I'll keep you updated from now on with more details about my adventures back in "The City".

'till next time...
XX

Sassi Sam's Handbag Hangers = Heaven!!

2009-09-04T20:44:00.008+10:00

Girlies and Guys,

This post is for both of you, okay?? Understand?

You'll thank me in about 3 minutes time - trust me.

I was oh-so very lucky to recently review Sassi Sam's Handbag Hangers and I'll tell you what - my handbags have never looked better or returned to their former glory in such a short amount of time.

In a nutshell, Sassi Sam's invention is pure genius. Each hanger has seven hanging loops with silver snaps and grommet for easy mounting in a closet or on a door. Each loop can hold 2-4 items. (Ladies are counting the number of handbags that is???)

The hangers provide a stylish and functional solution to handbag storage and what's even better is that they won't break the bank!!!

So guys, the next time your girlfriend, fiance, wife, mother, sister, aunt - any special woman in your life needs a gift or you're struggling with a space issue look no further than Sassi Sam's Handbag Hangers.

Girls, I know I don't have to sell this one to you; but it really is perfect for the mother-to-be, the girl who's landed her bachelorette pad or your best friend - for just being her.

You can find Sassi Sam's Handbag Hangers online at www.Sassisam.com

Return of The Hills

2009-09-02T12:26:00.003+10:00

So lovelies,

The Hills returns in September, sans Lauren and with new cast-mate and Lauren's Laguna nemesis Kristin.

Will it be different? You bet!

Click here for your preview to the next season.

PINK is sweet and ballsy!

2009-08-28T11:00:00.004+10:00

So tonight I'm off with my friend Von to see P!NK in her 2nd last Sydney concert. I can't believe P!NK will be leaving Australia so soon, she's broken heaps of records with the number of concerts she's performed while she's been in our country - I certainly hope she's had a great time here.

Anyway, back to the concert, I'm very excited to be going, should be a great night.

When thinking about today's Web Find Friday it didn't take me long to think of what I wanted to post.

So in honor of the divine Ms. P!NK, here's something that I think reflects her true personality...A little ballsy, sweet and something everyone loves! Click here for today's Web Find Friday

On a more personal note I have some big news which I'll share with you next week. Make sure you stay tuned to the page... you'll want to be the first to know about this!

Web Find Friday

2009-08-21T11:52:00.003+10:00

My recent trip to Melbourne re-ignited my passion for all things quirky, individual - basically all things Melbourne!

On this trip I had the pleasure of "discovering" a really little hidden gem in Northcote, Joes Shoe Store.

Now far be it for me to call a spade a spade. Joe's (as the locals call it) is not a shoe store. It is a fabulous bar. A bar serving alcoholic drinks and I totally fell in love. It used to be a shoe store in it's former life but now it's a bar and a bloody brilliant one at that and it's places like this, that Sydney really needs. Serving a great selection of imported beers - which I had maybe one or two too many of the bar has a certain broodiness about it, something cool in a James Dean way.

But don't take my word for it. Read the review in The Age.

While we're on all things liquid, why should humans have all the fun? This week's other web-find has gone to the dogs...

Have a great weekend and I'll see you on the flip side!

Web Find Friday

2009-08-14T10:45:00.004+10:00

Welcome to another installment of web-find-Friday...

This week I'm going to jump right into my finds and abandon the usual ramble that accompanies these finds!

I came across the trailer for the Alice Seabold novel The Lovely Bones by accident. Peter Jackson directed the film and I'm really looking forward to seeing this one.

This next find made me squeal with delight! These necklaces are too cute for words and the fact that you can personalise them really does make them one-off pieces. (And they're a little reminiscent of the necklace / bracelet on the cover of the lovely bones!)

Finally; I bought one of Laura Trevey's paintings for my Mum for mothers day earlier this year. She just loved it - check them out and tell Laura I sent you!

'Till next time.

Review: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SunScreen Lotion

2009-08-13T17:25:00.004+10:00

I've been asked to review Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SunScreen Lotion so in this special entry I've given my pros and cons for this product.

The first thing that appealed to me was the packaging, it's simplistic, doesn't SCREAM "sunscreen lotion" and therefore makes it somewhat sophisticated. It's definitely not your run-of-the-mill sunscreen. I noticed that the product appears to have been endorsed by the Skin & Cancer Foundation of Australia which makes me think this product could be more than just "another sunscreen".

Flipping the bottle over I read that the product "provides balanced broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection against skin aging UVA and burning UVB rays and combines it with Dry Touch technology for a lightweight, non-shiny finish."

Because let's face it, there's nothing worse than going to Ivy or Bondi Beach looking whiter after you've applied your sunscreen.

I read on to see that the product is "4 hours water resistant, Non comedogenic - won't clog pores and is oil free, PABA free"

The product is improving by the second and I haven't even opened the tube yet!

Opening the bottle I'm surprised that Neutrogena hasn't decided to go for a flip top lid option - the lid screws off and in some personal instances I know that lids that completely remove can sometimes be less attractive, simply due to the fact that they can become easily misplaced or buried in the sand.

After removing said lid, I sniff the sunscreen and notice it's not the overpowering sunscreen scent and I'm so pleased. The scent is pleasant and mild - reminding me of mild moisturiser scent.

I squeeze some out and notice the smallest amount goes a very long way it's a very deep white colour and is cool upon application.

Rubbing in the sunscreen I notice it's not greasy, easy to apply and really isn't shiny upon rubbing in. My skin feels smooth and mositurised after application and between the two comparable spots the skin where I haven't applied it's apparent there isn't cream but this isn't a bad thing in my mind.

All in all Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SunScreen Lotion receives a 7/10 from me. I'm all for a product that will look after my skin in more ways that one and this product certainly does that.

Web Find Friday

2009-07-03T18:13:00.003+10:00

Hello Lovelies,

Well again I find myself at your mercy for not posting...

Work is going very well at the moment - I'm just so hectic I'm finding it a tad hard to find the right work / life balance.

So apologies for leaving you stranded. I promise you were never far from my thoughts - but unfortunately $$ to pay the bills and so on really has to take priority.

Okay so enough with the moaning and apologies now for some fun stuff:

For the fashionistas check this new addition out

For the ones who think they have it all figured out this one is for you

And finally I couldn't let this posting pass without a mention to Michael Jackson.

100th post

2009-05-29T18:49:00.005+10:00

Hello Lovelies,

It's been a while since I posted, my work has been keeping me busy and I'm enjoying almost every second of it - still!!

We picked up our new puppy about a fortnight ago now, which coincided with the anniversary of the date we left our home on the Nth Shore of Sydney and move to the Central Coast, NSW. He's a border collie X blue cattle dog and is a real handful - but he's trying his best and I do love him.

When I think about how much has changed and what hasn't it honestly does paint an interesting picture. I won't go into details about it now, but it has given me some food for thought and I'll be using this insight and hindsight to make my future decisions, wise ones.

It is Web-find Friday and I have been horrible in keeping up with my webfinds so here's a few for you to make up for this and to celebrate 100 posts!

If you're lucky enough to be in Sydney why not celebrate my 100 posts by starting this list?

This announcer has the right idea 100 things to do lists.

It wouldn't be right for me to post 100 posts without something like this!

Finally my favourite "100" quote with an artistic touch.

Have a great weekend - Bx

Here I am!!!

2009-05-13T22:09:00.003+10:00

Hello lovelies,

Sorry for the lack of posting *again*.

I will find a balance one of these days. I've had a hectic couple of weeks. Firstly it was my bestie Sam's birthday last week and having known for a while that he didn't want anything special done for this day, his cousin and I set out to change that - and organise a surprise party!!!

So we held the surprise party last Friday night, I organised the roof-top of a pub in Sydney which had brilliant harbour views, organised balloons and between his cousins and I we managed to have a massive group of Sammy's nearest and dearest buddies and family there. I'm pleased to say that went off without a hitch!

Sammy did say during the night the whole scene reminded him of one of Lauren Conrad's many surprise parties in The Hills. Which I must admit was a little bit of my inspiration, minus the Hollywood price-tag and egos.

I think Sammy had an awesome time - if the time he arrived home the following morning is any sign (6am if you're wondering) then I think the answer is yes, he did. I know I had a great time organising it and an even better time celebrating the night away with Sammy, our mates and the group that was there.

Mothers Day was a great success too, I do love spoiling my Mum - the family and I treated Mum to breakfast at a restaurant then when we returned home sprinkled her presents around the house - which she loved. All in all it was a great day.

Work continues to pick up speed which is great and I'm relishing in every new challenge and opportunity that comes my way.

I'll post more again soon... when I have some news to post!!! Oh and Stay tuned for a very cute Web Find Friday special.

She was there at the start...

2009-05-01T12:37:00.005+10:00

Mother's Day dedicated Web-find Friday!!

Mum is the one who's hugs are the best.

She carried you around for 9 whole months.

She loved you even when you scribbled all over the walls and floors and had to clean up the mess.

She shows you there is hope even when the chips are down.

My Mum is the one who's better than the rest.

Next weekend is your chance to let your Mum know how much she means.

I've been tagged!!

2009-04-21T21:03:00.007+10:00

The lovely When's Dinner has tagged me...

The Rules:

1.Respond and rework: answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.

2. tag other un-tagged people.

The Questions:

What is your current obsession? Twitter - on a more materialistic side - anything from Etsy.

Good fika place?(That would be coffee to us non-Swedes) My lounge room on a Sunday morning with the papers and a blanket around my shoulders.

What do you think your name says about you? That I'm bubbly, full of life and sometimes transparent!

Who was the last person you hugged? My Mum

What’s my favorite dinner? Mum's spare ribs! Yummo!

What was the last thing you bought? I think it was my train ticket home.

What are you listening to right now? Law & Order and my laptop whirring away.

What is your favorite weather? Summer for sure, BBQ's, long nights, crickets / cicadas, parties and beer!

What's in your bathroom cabinet? Mainly medicinal stuff - my makeup is under the vanity.

Say something to the person/s who tagged you. Her blog is truly inspiring and I constantly visit and re-visit for inspiration.

What is your favorite tea flavor? Lady Grey.

What did you want to become as a child? I had a few ambitions to be famous, then to be the world's only dog trainer of a dog that could change colours... I'm still working on that one!

What do you miss? My grandparents - the ones I never got to meet.

What's your favorite brand of jeans? Not really a denim brand but I think Country Road does a good pair of jeans.

What designer piece of clothing would you most like to own (new or vintage)? Anything Gucci

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? New York to see family and shop up a storm.

Who do you want to meet in person? Robert Pattinson or Brody Jenner or Ellen.

What is your most challenging goal right now? To concentrate on my business - being your own boss can have it's drawbacks.

What’s your 5 year plan? (summarised)
2009: Have my business up and running and do something about my licence.
2010: Continue work. Travel overseas for a few weeks.
2011: work still! Looking at buying first property after saving money - hopefully find Mr. Right.
2012: A significant year for me - hopefully have found a property, someone to share my life with and be enjoying life and work
2013: Same again! I have some fun years ahead of me :)

Why is today special? Because you should value every day and what it can offer you.

What is my favourite sport?To watch? Footy (Union, AFL then league) To play? - Tennis

Favourite place to be kissed? Softly on the lips.

I’m tagging:

When he kisses her, it rains love in a thirsty desert

The shared journey

The Preppy Pearl

Newbie New Yorker

Web Find Friday - early!!

2009-04-16T18:55:00.003+10:00

Folks,

I'm off to the big smoke super early tomorrow so in anticipation here's something for your Friday.

Who honestly doesn't love mail? I'm not talking about bills or boring subscriptions that you KNOW will always be there. I'm talking about the postcards from friends overseas, letters to say thank you and personal correspondence.

In an era when all this has been replaced with e-mails there's a service now which is returning to the days of olde with a telegram service. All for US$4.70 - even if you're sending internationally!

Check out the services from Telegram Stop here.

A shout-out to Soph who's off to London on Sunday for a year or so!!

Hope you all have a brilliant weekend.

Bxx

Awesome Easter

2009-04-15T16:38:00.003+10:00

Well lovelies,

I hope you all had a great Easter.

I loved every second at the farm. Had such a fun time, dressing up one night as rockstars, seeing all the sheep and the lambs, visiting Coota and spending time with a really really great bunch of people.

I'm just waiting for a chance to do it again. (Minus the big hangover...)

Now I'm back into the swing of things with work, looking at prospects and helping the parentals find that ever elusive house.

Stay tuned for some webfinds and other ramblings soon.

Bx

Easter Schmeaster

2009-04-09T08:25:00.002+10:00

Just wanted to wish you all a very happy Easter.

Hope you enjoy your break and the bunny leaves you lots of goodies. I'm off with friends to the farm for a weekend of dress-ups, Easter egg hunts and goodness knows what else!

In advance here's the return of Web Find Friday....

This is one occasion when you'll want to watch time go by.

'Till next week!

x

My eBay sale

2009-04-08T14:13:00.004+10:00

One mans trash is another mans.....

My parents and I are in the midst of a clean out and have listed some items on eBay.

You can check out what we have listed here. There will be more listed very soon so make sure you keep checking back.

X

Forgive me?

2009-04-04T17:54:00.003+11:00

Goodness gracious me.

Where does time go???

I've been so busy with everything from continuing to grow my business, socialising with friends and helping my parents look for a new place, I've totally neglected my blog.

So in a nutshell here's what's been going on;

My business is going great guns. Lots of meetings, lots of planning sessions and thankfully lots of work. I honestly can't believe how lucky I am - considering the fact that a sizeable number of my friends and colleagues have been made redundant.

Last week I was fortunate enough to attend the MTV awards - Yes the MTV AWARDS!!! I was so excited. Sammy my bestest buddy and I were put up in The Hilton overnight, walked the red carpet past Audrina from The Hills, walked past Vanilla Ice and a whole bevvy of Australian performers, models, and celebs (ranging from b grade to z grade) We had access backstage, to the VIP party - you name it, it was ours. It was insane and we lapped up every second of it.

We spent the morning after recovering, as only you can after a night like that then proceeded to make our way to our friend Mel's camping birthday shin-dig. It was equally insane. Lots of great friends, sharing stories around the campfire and lots of laughs all around.

Anyway I'm making a pledge that I'll try to be a better blogger.

Funny Friday

2009-03-20T09:38:00.001+11:00

I've been really hectic starting my own business and will write a complete blog on what's been going on very soon.

In the meantime I will keep up my end of the bargain with Web Find Friday / Funny Friday.

Here's this week's find.

Friday 13th Treat

2009-03-14T10:51:00.002+11:00

I know it's web find Friday - but for those with a Twilight passion - in honour of Friday 13th here's a treat for you.

Robert Pattinson's Photoshoot
Uploaded by Robert_Pattinson_AU

Friends

2009-03-10T09:04:00.003+11:00

I've been thinking about posting an entry on the importance of friends - here's my view on friends who travel.

Having a friend go away for any period of time, especially someone you're close with makes you realise how a) dependent you are upon that friend and b) how your circle of friends has become so intertwined that no longer are the lines between friendship groups easy to distinguish.

With my friend Laura (a former work colleague) overseas (on a working holiday visa) and discovering the joys of the USA and shortly to set up in the UK, I've certainly realised the importance a good friend at work can make. Even more so now that I've set up my own business and being a sole trader means that office interaction is zero.

I guess the good thing about having friends travel or be absent for a period of time (if any) is realising how much they mean to you. On this note, Sammy and Jenn are home. I spoke to Sammy quickly yesterday and caught up on a bit of the goss from him about his holiday and his news. I can't believe how quickly their holiday flew by, I guess it flew by even quicker for Sammy and Jenn too.

So whether friends are near or far I think the important lesson I've learnt from these two experiences is that if they're a true friend you'll remember them and they won't forget you - no matter how far they roam.

Wrapped up!

2009-03-09T08:37:00.005+11:00

My weekend was great - it started off with some shopping at Officeworks for a new keyboard for my laptop - I've since found I'm no longer hunched over and it's made a huge difference. YAY!

I also made some in roads to a new $$$ making venture - which I'm sure the fashionistas out there will love. (Not that I'm bias) Stay tuned for more details.

Yesterday my family and I had lunch at Mooney Mooney which was so yummy. I had lobster and a steak. Drooollll.

So another working week has commenced and for those of us that are rapidly approaching winter, this idea couldn't have found it's way into my inbox sooner!

How many times have we all been stuck, sitting at our laptops, PC's etc in the freezing cold and wanted a blanket to keep us warm only to have said blanket continually fall off?

Here is the answer my friends - The Slanket. You really have to check it out to believe it.

Have a great Monday kidlets.

LC leaving "The Hills"

2009-03-06T15:53:00.003+11:00

Guys and Gals,

The end is, unfortunately nigh. LC - Lauren Conrad - to those who don't know, will be leaving the hit MTV show "The Hills" at the end of this season, as confirmed by a producer on the show.

You can read the full story here.

In the meantime for this LC dedicated web-find-friday - you can grab yourself a FIDM bag - the design college LC attends!

My personal fave? The white with pink trim - it's so Whitney but so LC all at once - you have to love something that totally captures the best of these two starlets.

TO channel Ms. Conrad in all her FIDM wonderfull-ness head here.

Have a great weekend - I know I will - My friends Sammy & Jenn are home on the weekend from their month long holiday! WEEEEEEE!!!

That's how I Barack Roll

2009-03-03T10:37:00.002+11:00

Found this on Twitter and had to post it. I promise you'll laugh!

Webfind Friday!

2009-02-27T09:36:00.002+11:00

Busy busy today with all things Pursuit Communications so lets cut to the chase.

We all know the Shepard Fairey poster of Obama. Well never one to miss a marketing opportunity and the chance to jump on the bandwagon - US retailer Saks has employed Fairey's artistic talent to create some new enviro friendly bags.

Check them out here.

Available March 12th.

Have a great friday y'all and an even better weekend.

The Hills are alive...

2009-02-26T08:54:00.003+11:00

It really seems like you guys LOVE The Hills.

The number of page views has absolutely sky rocketed since popping up the season 5 preview. So thanks to those of you who came by for a look - I certainly hope some of you (if not all of you) will be visiting again some time soon.

It certainly has been a goal (possibly even a wish) of mine to provide a personal blog that the masses could relate to or would at least warm to.

So with this in mind, and on a Hills-eque note - here's today's offering. Brazilets - no they're not the Brazilian equivalent of Chiclets, they're the latest fashion accessory hitting the states and LC and Audrina have both been spotted wearing these little beauties.

This isn't BS... You'd have to be loco not to want to samba with a Brazilet on your wrist and a wish in your heart!

The Hills - Season 5 Preview

2009-02-24T16:29:00.002+11:00

Kiddos - The drama is BACK! What can you expect to see this season from LC & her crew?

A reunion with Heidi? It's on the cards.

Her male BFF Brody reuniting with Spencer? Maybe.

Everyone moving on to other projects... You'll have to wait and see.

Oscar!

2009-02-22T08:47:00.004+11:00

This isn't BS....I'm very excited about the Oscars - and what's not to love?

There's the red carpet complete with fashion, jewellery, make up and hair analysis - and this is even before anyone has sat down to the actual awards!

This year Australia's own Hugh Jackman will be hosting and I'm certain he'll do a brilliant job.

On the eve of this year's awards a document has been leaked to TMZ with an apparent list of the winners. Only time will tell if it's correct or not.

I certainly hope for all the hype and hoopla that's been going on the one winner on the list is correct, I'm sure you all know who I'm about to say. Heath Ledger, he deserves this award more than anything - so that more than anything he can finally rest in peace.

Until tomorrow though we won't know... so on with the show....

Credit to TMZ for Oscars document.

Cough Cough

2009-02-19T13:24:00.003+11:00

Just a note to let you all know that I haven't forgotten about Nothing but BS.... I've been struck down with a cough and cold that has really knocked me for six.

I'm channelling positive thoughts and have stocked up on some medication and a lot of love courtesy of mamma and pappa and they're treating me to lots of home made remedies.

If you have any to share let me know!!

Oh and in advance here's tomorrow's web-find Friday treat.

Being sick and all having to eat the right things and getting enough sleep is important. How about some sort of combination of the two?

This isn't BS.... You've gotta love a creative take on food and bedding apparel.

New Simpsons opening....

2009-02-16T21:41:00.003+11:00

For the first time The Simpsons opening has changed...

See below.

I love it!!! Tell me your thoughts, good, bad, indifferent???

Credit to Gawker for the heads up.

Manic Monday

2009-02-16T11:11:00.003+11:00

My weekend was great - despite being single - I was still the lucky recipient of flowers and chocolate - YUP!!! Very excited.... and in the words of Gossip Girl... I'll never tell XOXO.

Sunday night was wonderful - my family and I returned to the North side for dinner with our old next door neighbours and had the most delicious dinner. we munched on beautiful hor dourves then devoured our main course which consisted of; potato salad, tomato with Bocconcini, BBQ chicken & avocado - it sounds simple and it is but it was all so yummy and looked divine. Did I mention one of my neighbours used to be an executive chef at one of Sydney's best hotels?

Mum and I made profiterols from scratch and we took these for dessert - needless to say there were none left over.

So, another week begins and if you're not as lucky as Sam & Jenn who are living it up Vegas style (so jealous biatches), then maybe this little gem will help you through the hardest day of the week.

Oh and Yes I know it's not web-find Friday but I couldn't resist.

Where is the love?

2009-02-13T09:08:00.003+11:00

Where is the love? It seems all around Australia at the moment.

The response from people across the country to the Victorian bushfire crisis has been amazing. Last night on Channel 9's Australia Unites - the Red Cross total reached $20 million.

This is a fantastic effort. I am so proud to be Australian right now. I think however, we need to remember that while we're donating now while it's all still fresh in our minds the real need will come later down the track when the families and those affected by the fires will try to rebuild their lives. That said though only in Australia would the response would be this rapid and generous.

I'm in the process of seeing what businesses on the coast are doing to raise money for those affected. I'll keep you posted.

I haven't forgotten that it's Web Find Friday - So here's my find for this week.

How many times have you reached into the fridge at work for your sandwich to by-pass something looking like this? Thanks to this nifty little invention you never need worry about someone pinching your beloved Vegemite and Cheese again.

Have a great Valentines weekend - may you be all loved up all weekend.
XX

Lurve to Lurve you

2009-02-11T16:23:00.002+11:00

Here's my pick of the litter for Valentine's inspired gifts for loved up lovers and those that haven't quite found "the one".

To get her giggling....For the romantic geek... for the stud in your life that kisses and tells...

For the couple in a new relationship or for the ones that have been there done that and settled down together... and for the couple that likes to share.

Finally for the singletons out there I haven't forgotten you.

Victorian Bushfires

2009-02-09T17:33:00.003+11:00

The devastation from the bushfires in Victoria continues to climb and like ness it makes my other postings seem so very insignificant. For those not in Australia - or those that are and would like updates, you can head to The Age and Live News for the latest information.

So many people have lost loved ones, their homes, their entire belongings. At a time like this the Australian spirit comes through.

With this spirit in mind, a number of businesses including David Jones & Wesfarmers have announced initiatives to make contributions to the bushfire effort.

The Red Cross was one of the first to announce their bushfire appeal fund. You can find details here.

Please do whatever you can to help those in need.

My prayers, love and thoughts are with all those affected.

Cheers to Web -find Friday!

2009-02-06T07:33:00.004+11:00

Another week done and dusted! No plans for the weekend? Missed out on Playground Weekender tickets?

Lucky for you there's a new kid in town....

My weekend dot net dot au is for everyone (in Australia!) With listings and enough detail about each event, you really have no excuse to sit around at home watching different strokes re-runs.

I hope you have a great weekend - I'm off to farewell Sammy & Jenn before they visit Barack Obama and Bam.

Next week I'll be posting Valentines Day last minute ideas - be sure to come back then.

Taking a break....

2009-02-04T11:54:00.004+11:00

So in between filling in forms about what I'd like on my business website and getting quotes on business cards - I found this.

I just had to share it with you, this video which shows a "hamster's mug shot" has been doing the viral rounds.

It is a serious case and I do hope they find the culprit but you have to admit it is funny when there are stuff ups on tv.

What I've been up to

2009-02-02T20:32:00.004+11:00

My birthday weekend in Sydney was absolutely peachy!

I had a meeting first up with two girls from high school to organise our up coming high school reunion. It was really great to catch up on their news and start the wheels in motion for what will be a fabulous night.

Then I made my way to my friend Alex's house - courtesy of a lift from Olivia - one of the girls from the committee for the reunion - who actually went to primary school with Alex and I. So there we were three 20-somethings catching up and I know it's an overused saying but it seriously was like "no time had passed" between us at all. We were chatting, giggling and sharing news and stories and I really lapped up the moment.

After Olivia left, Alex and I proceeded to primp and pretty ourselves up for a night on the town. After a couple of drinks, some blow-drying and a bit of lip-glossing we were ready to head out and hit the town. Before we walked out the door Alex gave me a divine purple pashmina from Witchery and I adore it. It's so perfect and will honestly go with so many things when I want to add a splash of colour in winter this will be the first thing I grab!

After arriving fashionably late to my own dinner...oops...my friends and I sat down to more gossiping, giggling and catching up. I chose the Bav Bier Cafe on O'Connell St in the city, just because it was somewhere different, it was very pricey - and I honestly felt bad when the bill arrived and it was rather sizeable. That being said all I can hope is that everyone had a great time and enjoyed their meal.

So after dinner we headed for the Rocks to the Argyle - which was okay for a while, then out of nowhere a fire alarm went off and in typical Aussie style, no one moved. LOL. Instead pretty young things waited for hot fireries to arrive and blokes continued to down their beers.

My group decided to call it quits from Argyle and go somewhere else before the rest of the crowd caught on and headed for somewhere with some tunes and a good place for a boogie.
We finally found somewhere - danced for a while until it became too hot with too many bodies crammed into a small dance space.

The group that was left at this point decided to walk to Circular Quay and inspect the Millennium cruise liner. After this we all parted ways and Alex and I made our way back to her place.

We chatted like old times well into the early morning and again I lapped up the good feelings that made it so special.

After deciding to head off so I could make it back in time for lunch with a mate who was visiting the coast (which I later cancelled because I was so zonked) I said my farewells to Alex and Sydney *again* and began the trip back to the Coast.

Since the weekend I've joined Twitter, asked for quotes for a website for my new business and quotes for a logo to be created too. I've also started drafting material which I'll use when approaching new clients and I managed to squeeze in some laps in the pool too.

I guess there really isn't any rest for the wicked!

I had such a wonderful time with my friends -and I wouldn't have changed a second of the weekend. So to those that came - Thank you, you made it a birthday I'll never forget, it truly was a dream.

Web Find Friday

2009-01-30T11:41:00.003+11:00

Is it Friday already?

Seesh! Time sure does fly when you're busy. This week I've had a few interviews, unfortunately to no avail, however, I have received confirmation that my business name is registered! Hooray!

I've been spending a lot of time looking into domain names, web hosting sites etc. So I'm very excited about growing this little company into something valuable.

This week's web find will prove that I haven't been swanning around! That's right kids - Justin Hemmes inflatable swans from IVY can be yours from Amazon. With temps still in low 40c's for Melbourne and mid 30c's for Sydney it's time to splash out.

Have a great weekend - will be back next week with report on my Sydney birthday celebrations!

The wrap up from present-weekender!

2009-01-28T15:01:00.004+11:00

I was totally spoilt for my birthday!

Mum bought me three pairs of shoes, Dad bought me a new stand for my laptop and wrist-rests! From both of them I was totally spoilt with a session at the hairdresser, a pedicure and 4 beads for my Pandora bracelet.

My fairy Godmother gave my a Coles Myer gift voucher to go towards something for my new company, Bella Kath gave me an adorable teddy bear...name pending! My lovely Laura from Canada sent me choccies - YUMMM and some adorable earrings. Vonnie splurged and gave me Pink's new CD, a bead for my pandora and some make up! And Dawnie my neighbour from back in Sydney gave me the most darling bobby pins and some note paper. Angie My cousin gave me a wonderful manicure set that I will treasure forever.

Presents aside what made my birthday special was the fact that all these people thought of me. They really and truly didn't have to give me presents - although I'm very glad they did it just makes the day more special knowing that there are people out there thinking of you.

So for all my friends that made my birthday so special and to YOU for taking the time to read my blog THIS is for you.

It's My Birthdayyyy

2009-01-24T16:16:00.004+11:00

I'm having a great day - yes I know I was all anti-birthday earlier this week but it's amazing what a few presents can do. Aside from the heatwave that's decided to hit all of NSW. It's currently 40c which in Fahrenheit is 104F, I'm having a great day.

Tonight I'm out for dinner with the parents - and next weekend am going to the city and going to have dinner and drinks with my friends. Can't wait.

I'll post more soon. Hope you're all having a great day too.

Web Find Friday

2009-01-23T11:10:00.002+11:00

Yesterday's blog was a bit emotionally charged and I'm now on a self imposed happiness binge. Which brings me to my find for web find Friday.

Another find of a musical kind. Clare and The Reasons are a great band that I've discovered - I hope you guys like them as much as I do.

I thought this song was significantly poignant with the swearing in of President Obama and the fact that it's my birthday tomorrow - the first line just makes it seem like a classic birthday montage song.

i love a good cover version - so here for your Friday and to kick off your long weekend (for the Aussies in the crowd) is Clare and The Reasons with the tears for fears classic - Everyone wants to rule the world...

Birthday Shmirthday

2009-01-22T10:30:00.002+11:00

It's my birthday on the weekend and the last thing I feel like doing right now is celebrating the fact that I'm another year older.

Now before all of you get on your soap box, yes I am grateful that I've made it another year, that I should count my blessings but the last couple of months really hasn't given me much to celebrate.

Hopefully, however my new business should give me something to look forward to, but I'm still struggling with my unemployment status, being single and the whole not being in Sydney thing.

I continue to try and find work and I've been speaking to numerous head hunters over the last week or so. The feedback from them is that a lot of PR companies are very cautious right now and realistically many won't be looking to hire until new pieces of business are signed, sealed and delivered. Which I can understand, but it doesn't really help me.

So for now I'm going to keep a very low profile and just float through this birthday, there's nothing that I'm drooling over like I was before Christmas and I think I'd be happiest if the day past by like the other 364 days of the year.

Drum roll please.... Big news announcement

2009-01-20T14:44:00.003+11:00

Last week I mentioned I had some big news.

As you may know I've been on the job hunt for some time now and having had my fair share of interviews with recruitment firms, PR agencies and the like I've decided to take matters into my own hands.

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I can announce that I've decided to start my own small business!

A bit about the company: My primary offering will be writing – press release, editorial, speech, copy and publication writing to name a few variations. I'll also offer editing, event management, event planning, media relations and publicity, sponsorship support, product promotion, in addition to internal & stakeholder communications and digital influence services.

I'll also have off siders that will assist with larger scale events & graphic design work.

I'm awaiting news about my company name so as soon as I've heard back I'll post the details along with my contact details should you wish to utilise my services.

I've been digging around for a song suitable to match the occasion and I think I may have found it with this one.

This isn't BS... It's onwards and upwards from here.

Eye just wanted to say...

2009-01-17T21:39:00.004+11:00

Firstly thank you to those who have chosen to follow my blog. Please check theirs out - I've posted links below! Having followers makes this little venture seem worthwhile when you know there are people out there willing and wanting to hear what you have to say. I hope many more of you decide to follow my adventures and share the experiences with me!

Secondly a big CONGRATULATIONS to Australian cosmetic company Model Co. Their eye shadow has been chosen by Michelle Obama as her chosen shadow for inauguration day. It's a massive win for the company and if their PR agents are on to they'll be working this angle for quite some time. There's more about the story here. Lets just say all eyes will be on Model Co. well after inauguration day.

As for my big news, I'll have the details for you next week. For now enjoy the rest of your weekend, eye know eye will...

My lovely followers and their blogs;

Just Moi
ChantalMarie
Girl with big brown eyes
Alice is not in wonderland
Slice Media

Yes I Can!

2009-01-15T11:18:00.004+11:00

It's the second week of January 2009 and I've decided to take my future into my own hands.

I'm in the process of some very big changes and once the wheels are in motion I'll be sure to post and let you know what the big change is!

In the meantime I'd like to pay homage to the man partially responsible for inspiring me to make this change.

Barack Obama.

A man who has inspired not only a nation but the world to look forward to a great period of change, a man whose battle has only just begun and shows so many common values that citizens around the world can relate to yet as President elect has the power to make that common man feel like he is in control again.

It shouldn't come as a surprise then that one can purchase Obama items ranging from Tshirts, designer singlet tops & tote bags, bumber stickers, to clothing for your four legged friend, and the more absurd Obama coffee foam. It seems everyone is jumping on the Obama bandwagon. (Is it just clever PR or a quick dash for cash?)
However after his inaguration on the 20th of January selling Obama branded merchandise may land one in jail. In a bid to prevent commercial exploitation of President Elect Obama's name action will be taken to prevent the sales of Obama merchandise.

At the end of the day, one thing is certain. This is a time for change and I'm looking forward to every second of it.

Who are you?

2009-01-13T16:09:00.004+11:00

Reading through the Sunday Telegraph's Body & Soul section on the weekend, I became intrigued by a piece by Louise Deasey about knowing yourself.

In the article there are some exercises to better understand yourself and your ideals, so with a new year under way I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to commence these activities. Here are my responses to the first of three exercises.

Think of five objects in your home that you absolutely adore. Where did they come from? What do they symbolise? Why are they so important to you?

1. My Felix the Cat jug - a neighbour gave it to me for a birthday or confirmation gift, I can't recall exactly. It symbolises the importance of neighbours and family. It's important because of who gave it to me and my connection to Felix the Cat.

2. Family photo from 3 years ago - A gift to myself. It's important because it's captured a moment in time when my goddaughter and cousin were younger. It symobolises the perfect family unit, though like most, we're anything but perfect. We're all around a birthday cake not looking at the camera yet with massive smiles on our face, a genuine kodak moment. It's important to me because I look at this photo every morning and night and remember how precious all the members of my family are.

3. Hourglass Painting by Richard Morhous. Richard is a dear family friend - auctually more than that he's a surrogate uncle to me and lives in the USA. His artwork always amazes me and he gave me this painting after I spent a week with him in New York, it's of the resturant where he took me the night I arrived in NYC. It symbolises a time of freedom, self discovery and genuine happiness that was all my own. It's important because of the amount of thought that must have gone into this painting and the memories I have from that trip.

4. Pot plant from my oldest friend, when I moved out of home the first time. It symbolises the new growth period I was going through and with the flowers that it blooms the good things to look forward to. The plant is important to me because it reminds me of how capable I am and the good times I had while living out of home.

5. Teddy - I've had Teddy (Yes that is his real name) since the week I was born. He's yellow - worn in so many places and for a bear of 20-something years old he's still holding up very well. He's travelled with me around the world and knows my deepest darkest secrets. He symbolises every element of my life so far and what's to come. He's important to me because my Dad's cousins wife - who gave teddy to me passed away a few years ago of cancer so he has that added sentimental value on top of the emotional attachment I have to my bestest furry friend.

I guess the common element here is my family both blood and extended and how much they mean to me.

I'd be interested to hear any responses you may have - or indeed your own list of five objects that you adore.

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I think you're amazing!

2009-01-12T13:08:00.002+11:00

Happy Monday All,

Hope you had a great weekend. I certainly did, caught up with good - no edit that - BRILLIANT friends, wonderful loving family from both sides of the tree and wished every second could've been another second longer.

I'm struggling for things to write today - so I thought I'd share another web-find. If you click on my title above you'll head to a website which specalises in remixes. This page is totally on my wavelength, I love a good mash-up or remix and this site sure has answered my prayers - what's even better is the fact that they have a podcast, so go on across and enjoy some good tunes.

I'm off to sit by the pool and contemplate the meaning of life and what pair of shoes I should purchase next.

Doing your bit for nothing - You're such an icon....

2009-01-07T10:10:00.010+11:00

I stumbled upon, in the literal sense, not in the technological sense, the Lake Superior State University list of Most overused words for 2008.

At the top of the list was Green - I could not agree more. So very overused and the true meaning of this word has been lost amongst a mish-mash of PR messaging.

Also in the list was Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsetting, Icon, Iconic, First Dude and Maverick.

The full list can be found here.

So to give "Green" one last bash - here's your chance to show your true colours and download a font created to use up to 20% less ink from your cartridge. Now that's something worth downloading! Available from Ecofont, downloading this nifty little font means you'll be creating a smaller carbon footprint, which some might say could make you some sort of maverick or possibly an icon.

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What's on my mind...

2009-01-06T18:28:00.004+11:00

Having just watched the news and seen the horrific footage of the war between Israeli & Hamas soldiers on the Gaza strip I was moved to find out if any of the big charities had established donation causes for this horrific war and make some sort of donation.

I guess it's just the PR princess in me, wanting to find out what was being done then and there.

Anyway, I digress. Here are the links to CARE Australia and the Australian Red Cross, should you feel the desire to donate.

On a slightly happier note you will notice the blog has had an overhaul.

Let me know what you think of the new background, if there's anything you'd like to see (maybe a weekly poll or something similar) and if you've had a chance to check out the new links tell me your thoughts on those too.

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I'm moving on....

2009-01-05T15:50:00.004+11:00

What's the worst part about moving?

Packing?...Nup

Finding a removalist that won't cost the earth?... Nada

Living out of a combination of boxes and suitcases?...Close but no cigar

It's having to tell all your friends and acquaintances that you've moved.

Sure there's the good 'ol mass e-mail, but how very impersonal is that? Thankfully, Lily & Cino have come to the rescue with these adorable moving announcement cards.

Their website is very sweet and products range from afore mentioned moving announcement cards, save the date cards and even the very savvy dating cards - how very 2009!

This isn't BS... In 2009 I have the feeling some good 'ol fashioned values may return, thanks in part to Lily & Cino.

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2009 - A fresh start

2009-01-04T11:55:00.003+11:00

So here it is 2009. Hoorar! My New Years was highly low key – I was extremely ill with reflux / gastro and at one point Mum and Dad both considered taking me to hospital, but I can’t stand hospitals – I’ve seen too many of them in my short life. So with that thought alone I forced myself to improve. I’m off to the doctors though to sort out what the hell is wrong with me. So NYE drama aside here is my list of resolutions.

2009 will be the year when I WILL;
Move out of home
Strive to be more patient
Start a new job
Increase the number of driving hours to finally get my P’s
Make more time for those that love me
Stop buying “current” clothing pieces and instead save up for timeless classics
Be more appreciative of what I have, rather than what I don’t

2009 will be the year when HOPEFULLY;

I can make it through at least 1 to 2 days per week without chocolate – (Hey I have to start somewhere!)
I may get a pet of my own – even if it is a goldfish
I meet a nice boy who can make me laugh, who makes me feel good about myself who in return I can spoil with love and affection
I can maintain a health regime that will actually work without having to join Fitness First
Blog more frequently

2009 will be the year when I WON’T;

Waste time and energy over meaningless arguments
Let timewasters, those that don’t appreciate who I am and so called friends get me down
Let any more toads into my life, I’ve had enough of them and their slimy ways for two lifetimes
Complain too much about everything and nothing in general...(hmm maybe I should re-write the above)
Judge a book by its cover
Hold back – I’m going to speak my mind, stand up for myself and if you don’t like it, well tell it to someone who cares!

This isn’t BS...It’s a new year, a fresh start and I’m so excited about everything this year holds.
Bring on 2009!

2008 the year that wasn’t...

2008-12-31T08:22:00.002+11:00

I have mixed feelings about this year just gone. In some respects many of the events that have happened this year have made me stronger, wiser, and more independent and overall I’ve learnt a lot about myself.

It wasn’t the best year in many respects; it started with our family home – the only “home” I’d ever known being sold and my family and I moving to the Central Coast. That in itself was one big hurdle that my whole family had to come to terms with. Not only saying goodbye to the area we knew and loved, but adjusting to an entirely new area – quite a distance away from where we had come.

Then I made the decision, in retrospect, unwise decision to leave my job – without having another job to go to. I had for all intents and purposes planned to go overseas and complete a “working holiday” – however at the time I just wasn’t ready to be uprooted *again* and so decided to stay in Sydney and revaluate my current situation and look for another job.

So after the transition of moving my family decided a holiday was well in order. We went to Hong Kong for a while and we all had a great time, and this time is probably the highlight of my year. Lots of shopping, eating, some sightseeing and overall some well deserved R&R.

We returned home and as reality tends to, it hit us rather hard, or more precisely me. I decided the minute I arrived back in the country; it was time to get back to work. I’d had my holiday and some time off, now I was well and truly ready for the workforce again. So I began my job-hunt.

Back on the home front, things with our beloved dog weren’t so good. She’d been suffering terrible arthritis and while she was alert in mind her body was slowly shutting down. We decided to say our goodbyes to her and it still makes me well up with tears to think about her. It was the most humane thing to do and I know she’s in a much better place now.

So having said an emotional goodbye to our beloved pooch, I continued on with my job hunt, making 1-1 ½ hour trips to Sydney for 30-40 minute interviews, completing writing tests and doing so much hoop-jumping even a member of circ-de-solie would be exhausted.

Things were looking up for a while, and when everything seemed to be going right a guy entered my life, someone I never pictured myself with, but I guess as the old adage goes opposites attract. Things moved very quickly, maybe too quickly in hindsight and after a few months he called things off. I’m of the belief it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all and all I can do with this experience much like everything else this year is put it down to just that, experience.

So onward and upward I continued never once looking back at what was with the recently failed relationship and decided to throw myself into my job search once again. December was fast approaching and with it, the realisation that I’d see this year out unemployed, single and still at home – at 20-something.

I know things will change in 2009, I can’t be unemployed forever and I’m so looking forward to the prospects this New Year holds.

I honestly love this time right now, where you have no idea where the New Year could take you the fact that my future is in the hands of some greater god.

So 2008 wasn’t the year I found my prince charming, it wasn’t the year I found my perfect job, nor was it the year I was able to have a place of my own and put my own mark on it. But the fact that all of this lies ahead of me is very exciting and for that I’m truly grateful. So 2008, thank you for making this year the year that I realised that there’s a silver lining on every cloud.

This isn’t BS... I wish you ALL a very happy, healthy, safe, prosperous New Year that brings you what you and some a little of what you don’t because it’s when you don’t get what you want that makes you realise the importance of it all.

XXX

Things I'm drooling over...

2008-12-28T09:06:00.007+11:00

So the economic crisis may be hitting us all in some way, shape or form but that shouldn't mean that shopping, nay the act of browsing is a crime - right?

Right.

So in light of the fact that;

a) I'm still unemployed
b) as a result of a) my funds are severely diminishing
c) I have an increasing obsession with finding new and wonderful websites with geeky type gadgets and stuff

I have pulled together some items that I'm currently drooling over.

I'm absolutely lusting over some sort of speaker system for my darling i-Pod who turned 3 on Christmas day! He's the original video i-Pod and is still going strong. So for all the hours of joy he's brought me, isn't it fair that everyone else gets to hear his song? (Or more precisely the songs I've downloaded on to him!)

Which brings me to item one -above- which is all the way from Japan. Available online from Gizmine the creatively titled Sound Ball Portable Speaker - is just toooooo cute - plus the pink one is so me!

Next up from the "I can't freakin' believe it" files - the USB toaster pack.

Only avaliable from the Onion store - this really is unbelieveable, so unbelieveable in fact that it doesn't exist. Well the box does - to quote their website - but the auctual device doesn't. If things don't improve on the economic front at least you can grab one of these puppies and make it look like you give a damn.

On the beauty front - now fellas this one may not be quite up your isle but stick with me here... The Sally Hansen smooth glow mosituriser - in a nutshell it minimises the fuzz and adds a summery - shimmery look. I love a product that does more than one thing at a time!

Finally, the item I'm ultimately lusting after is the Zoya Hills - Gossip nail polish collection. Named after each of the starlets from The Hills I'm loving the Whitney & Lo shades a lot.

Now I'm off to mop up my keyboard, stay tuned for my end of year wrap up!!

Have yourself a.....

2008-12-24T17:36:00.003+11:00

To one and all - may you and your families all have a wonderful Christmas. Here's a little something to brighten your Christmas.

I'll post again before the year is out!

Wishin’ and Hopin’...

2008-12-17T15:03:00.004+11:00

Every year there are Christmas lists in magazines; from the lust-have, the-must have, the she wants, the he wants....Children make their lists and there are a fair share of adults who leave the odd list around so their significant other knows exactly what to purchase.

This year my wish list, yes I'm one of those adults who's still writing a list, is pretty short. A job. That’s it. Nothing over the top, no little blue box with something shiny inside from Tiffany & Co. not an i-Phone, not a kitten or puppy anywhere on my list – just a job. But unlike those other gifts a job isn’t something that can be found behind the women’s fragrances at DJ’s. It’s a gift that I have to work for, and I feel I’ve been working bloody hard the last couple of months to try and find this little “gift-a-roonie”.

If I do manage to secure a job before Christmas – hopeful as I may be, it has the potential to completely turn things around for me. I’d move back to Sydney, be closer to my friends once again and I’d be starting a completely new chapter in my life, without any blemishes whatsoever. I’d ultimately be the happiest girl in the world. There’d be a lot of changes going on but from what I’ve experienced this year, there's nothing that wouldn’t kill me.

This isn’t BS...All I can do is cross my fingers, pray, wish and hope that something comes through. If not then it's back to the grindstone come January 1st 2009.

Until then –here’s hopin’ and wishin’ that you can enjoy the Christmas spirit.

When all else fails...smile

2008-12-15T08:52:00.002+11:00

I'm continuing my job hunt - with yet ANOTHER interview today. We'll see how it goes - I'm still coming to terms with some stuff going on in my personal life right now so going for a job interview is the last thing I feel like doing.

I should be smiling more, which would take my mind off things - so in aide of this cause here's something that made me smile a while ago. Hope it makes your Monday more like a Friday!

New Words for 2008

* SALAD DODGER.
An excellent phrase for an overweight person.

* SWAMP-DONKEY
A deeply unattractive person.

* TESTICULATING.
Waving your arms around and talking bollocks.

* BLAMESTORMING.
Sitting round in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a
Project failed, and who was responsible.

* SEAGULL MANAGER.
A manager who flies in, makes a lot of noise, craps on everything, and
Then leaves.

* SALMON DAY.
The experience of spending an entire day swimming upstream only to get
Screwed and die.

* CUBE FARM.
An office filled with cubicles.

* PRAIRIE DOGGING.
When someone yells or drops something loudly in a cube farm, and
people's heads pop up over the walls to see what's going on.
(This also applies to applause for a promotion because there may be cake.)

* AEROPLANE BLONDE.
One who has bleached/dyed her hair but still has a 'black box'.

* PERCUSSIVE MAINTENANCE.
The fine art of whacking the crap out of an electronic device to get it
To work again.

* OH - NO SECOND.
That minuscule fraction of time in which you realize that you've just
Made a BIG mistake (e.g. You've hit 'reply all').

* GREYHOUND.
A very short skirt, only an inch from the hare.

* MILLENNIUM DOMES.
The contents of a Wonderbra, I.e. Extremely impressive when viewed from
The outside, but there's actually naught in there worth seeing.

* MONKEY BATH
A bath so hot, that when lowering yourself in, you go: 'Oo! Oo! Oo!
Aa! Aa! Aa!'.

* MYSTERY BUS.
The bus that arrives at the pub on Friday night while you're in the
Toilet after your 10th pint, and whisks away all the unattractive people so
The pub is suddenly packed with stunners when you come back in.

* TART FUEL.
Bottled premixed spirits, regularly consumed by young women.

* TRAMP STAMP
Tattoo on a female

* PICASSO BUM.
A woman whose knickers are too small for her, so she looks like she's
Got 4 buttocks

Where I've been

2008-12-11T12:17:00.002+11:00

So the last couple of months have been far from perfect for me. Here’s just a snap shot of what’s been going on in my world.

I’ve moved from the only house I’ve known as “home", I moved to a place with my parents which feels like a million miles away from all of my friends (and in some cases it may as well have been), my dog of 18 years had to be put down, I left my job – for a multitude of reasons – that are worthy of their own blog entry, I’ve had my heart mended and broken again and I’ve been through the upheaval of looking for a new job with the never ending joys of constant knock back – not just from one company, dozens.

So is it any wonder I’m feeling a tad bah-humbug this Christmas.

This isn’t BS...Being unemployed since April hasn’t been entirely the “break” I was after. I’ve had to constantly watch how much I spend; decline nights out (which inadvertently has affected my friendships) and become somewhat financially creative with presents and life in general. The other joy of unemployment is the fact that I don’t know WHEN I’ll be employed again! No matter how hard I stare into that crystal ball it won’t tell me! (HA!)

I’ve been continually going through the rounds of interviews, completed writing tasks, psychoanalytic tasks and accepted all the knock backs to start all over again for the next job. Meanwhile my funds are slowly diminishing because let’s face it living ain’t cheap!
All of this has taken a toll on me and I’m so looking forward to next year. A clean slate, a new beginning where the only precursor is to try, try, TRY!

I don’t want to sound like a martyr or make it sound like I’m the first person ever to go through this, because I know I’m not the first and won’t be the last. I know this could very well happen again in my future – I sincerely hope it doesn’t. I wouldn’t wish the last 12 months of my life on my worst enemy.

I guess that’s all I really needed to say or rant, as the case may be.
Thanks.

Event: Morrissey Sale

2008-12-11T09:48:00.003+11:00

This isn't BS...

Starting today the Morrissey Sale has up to 70% off everything!

Check the image to the right for more details.

Event: Wednesday 10th - I hate Cinderella

2008-12-08T10:13:00.003+11:00

This isn't BS....

If you've ever had your heart broken, had a guy come into your life and make you question everything - this book is for you.

Wednesday is the launch of Amanda Cole's first foray into the literary world and your invite is to the right!

Just RSVP to the address shown.

Besides don't we ALL deserve to be Cinderella for just one night???

Wouldn't it be good?

2008-12-01T21:24:00.001+11:00

Tina Arena's version of the 80's classic Wouldn't it be good sums up how I feel right now.

Event: Thursday 4/12/08

2008-11-29T10:52:00.003+11:00

For those of you in Sydney and particularly around the North Shore, make sure you check this event out.

Westfield Chatswood Chase is holding an opening party for its refurb of Level 5 and there are great savings to be had, including 20% off everything (YES EVERYTHING) at Country Road!!!

Click here for the invite and details of the opening specials!

This isn't BS....You'd be nuts to miss this one.

Nothing but BS...

It's been a while... (groundhog day...)

Something Borrowed review coming shortly...

The only way is...

Oops

Onwards and upwards

To the man....

Another week

New directions

When a guy likes you

Love this little quote....

It's been a while...

So I saw him....

The next stage.....

Another song for him.

He ended it

I'm back!

Leaving.....

Words to live by.....

This day ten years ago....

he should know that....

So this is where it ends....

Merry-go-round....

It's over.

The whole truth....

Mixed signals

Nice girls finish....

It's been a bit quiet....

I don't want this to stop....

Where to start...

Wowzers....

This is how I feel....

back to where I started....

Turns out there was a reason....

Moving on...

Waiting.....

Treat 'em mean....

Sometimes all it takes is an email...

Slow and steady wins the race...

It's been a long time...

Sassi Sam's Handbag Hangers = Heaven!!

Return of The Hills

PINK is sweet and ballsy!

Web Find Friday

Web Find Friday

Review: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SunScreen Lotion

Web Find Friday

100th post

Here I am!!!

She was there at the start...

I've been tagged!!

Web Find Friday - early!!

Awesome Easter

Easter Schmeaster

My eBay sale

Forgive me?

Funny Friday

Friday 13th Treat

Friends

Wrapped up!

LC leaving "The Hills"

That's how I Barack Roll

Webfind Friday!

The Hills are alive...

The Hills - Season 5 Preview

Oscar!

*Cough Cough*

New Simpsons opening....

Manic Monday

Where is the love?

Lurve to Lurve you

Victorian Bushfires

Cheers to Web -find Friday!

Taking a break....

What I've been up to

Web Find Friday

The wrap up from present-weekender!

It's My Birthdayyyy

Web Find Friday

Birthday Shmirthday

Cough Cough