Keep dreaming...

I dream of being a crafty sorta chic

 

I dream of making these...

 

(from here)

 

(from here)

 

(from here)

 

(from here)

 

 

And decorating my house like this...

 

(from here)

 

(from here)

 

(from here)

 

(from here)

 

(from here)

 

(from here)

 

 

And sharing these...

 

(recipe)

 

(recipe)

 

(recipe)

 

(recipe)

 

(recipe)

 

I think I spend wayyyyy too much time on pinterest!!

 

Anyone else have a pinterest problem??!

 

Clare x

You can call me a time wasting professional!

This blogging business is tricky! Finding time in my oh-so-busy (or time wasting) day is hard work!

Any tips??
Deleting facebook could be the best time saver!

I am still on the house hunt.. that in itself is so damn frustrating. I'm hoping I will win lotto (preferably in the next couple of months) so I can buy that great big mansion that I have had my eye on for some time. Keep dreaming Clare, keep dreaming!

I have BIG plans for Charli and I to get our own place.. But that's all on hold until we actually find one, and one that's suitable. Maybe I am too picky?! Maybe I am scared after having that constant support from my parents?! Or maybe there are only pieces of crap for rent, that I would rather not have to call 'home'.

So in the next few months I have some goals (pffffft goals, what are they ?!)
If I write them on here then I sorta have to stick to them or at least keep you all updated on my progress.
Most of them are straightforward.
And most of them I would say on a daily basis 'I really need to start....'
I sound like a skipping record!

Here we go:

1) Part A: Do some exercise - lets start at 2 times a week! And I'm talking sweating, puffing, red in the face and put a little effort in sorta exercise! Starting small and working up is the way to go. Baby steps I reckon!
I do dream of attempting the Michelle Bridges 12 wk thingy! I'm terrible at commitment!

1) Part B: Eat HEALTHY, not rubbish. I love food. Whats wrong with me????

2) Complete my immunisation course. I'm enrolled to start on the 1st of March. 1 hour a night, 5 nights a week.... for FIVE WEEKS! This is the test to see if I can commit to post grad study. Hmmmmmmmmm again lets start with baby steps.

3) Find a house for Charli and I. I am a good person and I'm reliable, trustworthy and honest. I have a job, good references, and a uni degree!! But when it comes down to it, who wants to rent there house to a single mum. Australians don't stereotype do they??
But everyone keeps saying 'you'll find something' and 'something perfect will pop up, just be patient'.... Well??! I'm waiting!!

4) Go on a date! HAHA.... This is a long term goal!! Whats a date again?!! Maybe I should change that to - Join the CWA so I can do more sewing/craft/things I enjoy (I'm being serious). Hmmmmmm I need to get out more! I

5) Use my surfboard I got for Christmas.. I am scared/petrified/shitting myself. I have to book in and get myself some lessons! Watch out Layne!!!

I'm finishing at 5. If i over commit myself with too many goals I will never achieve them! Lets get off the Internet and use some of Charli's sleep time productively. I'm going to attempt to make a baby shower gift!

Have a nice day,
Clare x

(Attempting to link up with Essentially Jess - IBOT)

Choc Weetbix (yep weetbix!) Slice!

This slice is delishhhh...

 

So easy to make and sort of healthy (the weetbix is good for you right!)

 

Choc Weetbix Slice

 

Taken and slightly altered from here

 

What you need:

3 weetbix

1 cup (85g) desiccated coconut

1/2 cup (120g) caster sugar - I only put 3 tablespoons in

1 cup (150g) self-raising flour

2 tbs cocoa

150g butter

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 1/2 cups icing sugar

Extra 1 tbs cocoa

2 tbs hot water

What to do:

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Line a slice tin (or a 16x26cm baking pan) with baking paper.

Break up weetbix. Place into a bowl with the coconut and sugar.

Sift the flour and cocoa into the bowl and stir.

Melt the butter. Add the vanilla.

Pour over the dry ingredients. Mix well.

Spoon the mixture into the tin and press down until level.

Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked.

Sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a small bowl. Add water and stir well.

Ice the slice while slightly cooled. Sprinkle with coconut if you like!

Cut into squares to serve.

 

Picture also taken from here as i only thought to take a picture after it was all eaten!!

Clare x

Baby chino trial

So I took lil Miss to have her first baby chino yesterday.
That morning we were on our way to Dunsborough to meet up with a uni friend. All organised and ready to go, my car plays up (insert angry/sad/frustrated/pissed off face here) for the 3rd time this month and the useless mechanic just keeps resetting the computer fault and not actually finding the problem. So I just took it there and they said it would take an hour to 'look at'.. So an hour to kill with a toddler who is hungry and full of energy, was chosen to trial a baby chino!

A new white shirt (I never dress her in white because of this reason!) didn't look so new when we walked out!

Clare x

Quote for the day

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
-Marianne Williamson-

Life

Life versus Stress..
 
Who wins?
 
Lately I have been getting a bit down in the dumps. And I know its a result of a lot of things - not being able to find somewhere to live, not exercising enough, cold weather, sick lil lady etc etc... Some times I need a little reminder to look after myself, as do a lot of people I'm sure.
A quick post on some 'stress less' management will make it just a click away when I find myself needing that little reminder...
 
1. Focus more on things you CAN control
 
2. Have the courage to be imperfect
 
3. Take time for yourself
 
4. Sign up for that course, or join that club
 
5. Be active! Everyday! In as many ways as you can
 
6. Spend time with people who make you feel good
 
7. Laugh out loud each day
 
8. Invite your neighbour over for a cuppa
 
9. Do one thing NOW, that you have been putting off
 
10. Remember, this too shall pass
 (tips from here)
 
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I found the following and thought it was a great analysis..
It was stolen directly from Kidspot - you can find it here

Stress, the best explanation I have ever come across

  A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience,

Raised a glass of water and asked

'How heavy is this glass of water?'
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.

The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter.

It depends on how long you try to hold it.

If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.

If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.

If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance.

In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.'

He continued,

'And that's the way it is with stress management.

If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later,

As the burden becomes increasingly heavy,
We won't be able to carry on. '

'As with the glass of water,

You have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again.

When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.'

'So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work  down.!

Don't carry it home.
You can pick it up tomorrow.

Whatever burdens you're carrying now,

Let them down for a moment if you can.'

So, my friend, Put down anything that may be a burden to you right now.

Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while.

 

Do you think that's a good explanation?

 

I hope your day is enjoyable.

Keep smiling.

 

Clare x

Dance in the rain

Where has my motivation gone ?

Clare x