Unfashionable ?

I know the trend has well and truly come and gone but it has taken me this long to learn to love them. Harem pants.

When I first saw them I swore black and blue I would never wear them. But I saw a pair at Kmart (yes my friends, the store where true fashion lies haha) and the grew on me until I had to have them. So I bought them. And wore them. And love them! So deliciously comfortable!

I don't care that they're not "in" anymore I'm wearing them. And considering getting more!

Oh, The Places You'll Go!

Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You're on your own.  And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.

Bit of hump day inspiration. Courtesy of Dr Seuss - what a clever, clever man! Over the last few years I have been wanting to study and move towards the career path of a Financial Planner. This requires a Diploma of Financial Planning which I would complete at my own pace via distance education. It seems there are 2 reputable choices, Kaplan Professional and RG146.The latter being cheaper for the exact same qualification so I think I'll be enrolling with them.

The reason I hadn't started sooner was because we bought a house, so I waited a few months to settle in. Then I got a new job, so waited a few months again to settle in, then we got engaged! So I thought I'd wait until after the wedding/honeymoon. But I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and start the study. I should be receiving my bonus in September so I will use a portion of that to pay for the course.

It seems there are quite a few opportunities for Financial Planning related careers in Brisbane, but a lot require experience. Would love to know how one gains experience without having any prior!

Monday is over!

Hoorah! It also means there is only four days left of this week. I had another strength training session yesterday, more focus on legs. A bit sore but not as bad as my arms last week!

Silly me had a nanna nap late yesterday afternoon so I didn't sleep well last night and was pretty tired today. I was planning on going to yoga tonight, see how I go. After a gorgeous warm weekend it seems to be getting windy and cold again.

Check out my pretty purple chrysanthemums! So cheery.

Happy Birthday Maddy !

Maddy's first birthday today! Celebrated by getting her stitches out (got her tubes tied last week) :( and then a BBQ lunch at my parent's backyard.

Such a gorgeous day for it too! The last few days have been sunny and warm. Mum baked Maddy some meatloaf cupcakes! She loved it obviously! She was spoiled rotten with treats, toys and lots of play time and cuddles. It's a dogs life isn't it?! I get very jealous at times. She is currently sleeping at the foot of our bed, wagging her tail around but fast asleep. Must be dreaming about all the fun she had today!

Arbonne

Has anyone tried this range yet? It includes skincare, make up, fragrances and health and wellness products as well - all natural. Website can be found here: http://www.arbonneinternational.com.au/

A friend has given me some samples and I am quite liking them (have only been using them for a few days though). I've got the FC5 samples for oily/combination skin. Both the Purifying Cleanser and Toner and Oil Absorbing Day Lotion smell beautiful. I really like the Day Lotion, it's lovely and rich, without being too heavy/rich? If that even makes sense. Tried the Hydrating Eye Creme for the first time tonight, feels light and fresh.

Am keen to try their Cosmetics range next, the colours look lovely and I've been told they're very pigmented.

At the moment I'm using Dermalogica, which is both expensive and full of chemicals. I'll see how I go when I finish the samples, but at this stage will probably purchase Arbonne to give it a real go, rather than repurchasing Dermalogica.

Would love to know if anyone else has tried Arbonne and what they thought of it?

Ouch?!

Woke up this morning and didn't think I could move! In pain from my STRENGTH TRAINING yesterday! It actually got worse as the day went on. Was thinking of going to yoga but I can't even hold my arms up straight! I'll go for a run/cycle on the weekend.

Today was also the first time I've felt natural warmth in a long, long time! It was lovely! Apart from the fact that our office still had heating on and it was unbelievably stuffy.

This is my puppy Maddy being a cutie pie! I luff her so much! She is poking out from under our chest of drawers - her favourite hiding/ playing spot. It's her FIRST birthday on Saturday! Very exciting.

la Orana!

I greet you in Tahitian as that is where we are going for our honeymoon! We have booked and fully paid it off - 6 nights in an over water bungalow at the Le Meridien Bora Bora! Bliss. They have their own sea turtle sanctuary! Excited would be an understatement, it also means I will need to start gathering beach clothes! Bikinis and kaftans mostly. I have plenty of dresses which I can wear for both day and night.

I had a bit of a rough start to my day today, woke up nauseous from reflux (I've felt it coming on the last few days). Dry retched a few times - gross! But forced myself to have breakfast, popped a Zantac and was better for the rest of the day. Think I'll pop another one before bed tonight, a repeat of this morning is not welcome!

On the upside, I started my STRENGTH TRAINING today! I say that in capitals because anyone who knows me, knows I'm not a fan of heavy lifting / manual labour! Lucky I have a pretty clever / encouraging / supportive trainer! I can't remember my exact stats but I could bench and squat 15kg and did a few other things. Looking forward to being fit and STRONG!! Would love to be able to handle a full basket of groceries without struggling, or to be able to lift our crazy, heavy cast iron wok with one arm! Those are my goals! Will be eating extra healthy (I already eat healthy) to complement my new regime!

Off to eat some apple slices for dessert now! Adieu xo