Jul 20, 2011
Jul 19, 2011
Red Sky at Night
Nom nom nom, one week into Paleo diet and it's going well, it's weird because I'm eating more calories and waaaay more fat, but very few carbs and mostly they are from fruit. But my skin, hair and nails have improved and I'm feeling really energetic. But I've also been hanging out in the sun every other morning so I'm trying to be sun smart but tots have gotten my white girl tan on :)
Hmm, in other news, was at Bluesfest watching Lupe Fiasco, and afterwards watched Cheap Trick almost get smushed by the collapsing stage. It was cool but gave me Aussie cyclone flashbacks.
Boyfriend is sickie, poor thing, wish I could be with him right now, it's so stressful knowing there's nothing I can do to make him feel better. Long-distance is lonely, long-distance with a sailor is lonely and stressful, I'm always worrying.
Anyways, this outfit is my green silky button down ($90ish, Sportsgirl), cut off boyfriend jean shorts ($12 Joe Fresh), ombre fringe earrings, and mauve shooties (Aldo).
Jul 12, 2011
Kick Push
Started the Primal Diet today! Well it's more of a lifestyle thing, you try and live like a caveman :) It's actually awesome and pretty legit. You exercise less but stay consistently more active throughout the day, so lot's of walking. And then when you do work out you're supposed to go easy and then sprint hard and lift hard as you can for a short period of time. Like a caveman chasing prey/lifting rocks .. I've also eschewed all lighters and am only using sticks. Haha, just kidding.
But then the eating is pretty much no carbs, and high protein and fat. It's pretty interesting, we'll see how this goes, especially since I'm a carb freak. Seems pretty badass.
So here goes day 1, been easy peasy so far but not a whole lot has changed. Except I went for a barefoot walk outside, since there's nothing more primal than that :)
Jul 11, 2011
Oh yea, cottage yea!
Carleton is still driving me nuts. I left on a bad note and came back to an empty inbox, meaning the 10 people I emailed have failed to email me back. Thanks a lot.
This weekend was so amazing. S and I drove up after work on Friday, drove through a massive storm and stopped a couple times for fags and coffee and food and a dead dog that was actually a plastic bag. Arrived at the cottage with M and B and the four of us stayed up all ight eating junk food, drinking and gossiping. Then we woke up at the ass crack of dawn, began drinking, spent the day sunbathing and swimming in the lake, and then SF and H came up! That's when the true partying began, and we all got serious with the drinking, made lunch and dinner, and invited the neighbour boys on a high school reunion over for a bonfire and to get their asses whooped at flip cup. It was a lovely night, the boys brought a ton of beer and fireworks and were quite entertaining. Then we all jumped off the dock at about 1am, and swam around in the dark trying not to die or jump ontop of each other. After that H and I were pretty tired and I had a stomach ache so we went inside to chill out, and my stomach pains got so bad I spent the rest of the night being sick. Right onto Hil's lap. Poor girl. Ah the tribulations of true friendship. The girls tag teamed me and hung out on the bathroom floor with me all night, then B gave me a Zantac which was a lifesaver and I passed out. The next morning we were all pretty hungover, so H and I woke up and cleaned up the huge mess outside, then she left to catch a flight to BC (safe travels babydoll!) The rest of the day was spent lying out in the sun, and then we all brought lawn chairs down to the dock and had snacks and lay there all day, swimming occasionally and yelling german greetings to fellow boaters.
After a massive cleanup we drove back home around dinner time, and for me it's been laundry, laundry, laundry ever since.
Lovely weekend with my besties since high school. I can't even express the amount of love I have for you biddie-hoes <3
Jul 6, 2011
All in All You're Just Another Brick in The Wall
School is messing with my head right now!!! It's a massive mess that I'm stressing over hard! And I'm finding it super hard to get anyone to help me with it.
And I miss my man more than words can even describe. It's disgusting. Babe if you're reading this come get meeee!
Jul 4, 2011
Girl Next Door
Hair appointment on Wednesday.
Can't decide if I want to go short or keep it long since it fiiiiiiinally just got to the length I have been trying for for the past 6 years.
No idea what to do!
Jul 3, 2011
Go ask Alice
One pill makes you larger
And one pill makes you small,
And the ones that mother gives you
Don't do anything at all.
Go ask Alice
When she's ten feet tall.
And if you go chasing rabbits
And you know you're going to fall,
Tell 'em a hookah smoking caterpillar
Has given you the call.
Call Alice
When she was just small.
When the men on the chessboard
Get up and tell you where to go
And you've just had some kind of mushroom
And your mind is moving low.
Go ask Alice
I think she'll know.
When logic and proportion
Have fallen sloppy dead,
And the White Knight is talking backwards
And the Red Queen's "off with her head!"
Remember what the dormouse said:
"Feed your head. Feed your head. Feed your head"
Jun 28, 2011
First Day Back!
Yesterday was my first day back at TC. It was so nice to see everyone again, sit in my old desk, and even though it's a boring job my colleagues are awesome and it's nice to know I'm at least getting paid to be bored.
I wore black bermuda shorts, forest green tank top, white cotton quarter-sleeve blazer, stud earrings and my cork and gold sandals.
Nothing else is very new and exciting, just having appointments at the doctor's, eye doctor's, throat specialist's, pedicure, and hair stylist. Canada Day celebrations are this Friday (as is my lovely man's 25th) and I'm pretty excited to get shitty at The Roomies!
Today I went to the gym and did "Core and Stretch", the group fitness classes are pretty fun, keeps things from being boring. Now I'm attempting to cook! In the kitchen! Broccoli and sweet potato patties are in the oven as we speak - they smell delicious but don't look quite like I imagined ... and I'm nervous because whenever I try something without a recipe it usually turns out quite badly. We'll see in 25 minutes!
Also heading up to R's cottage next weekend :) Summer has begun!
Jun 26, 2011
Honey, lemon brown-sugar
I'm hoooome!! But first, my last day in Melbourne was (quite fittingly) spent on a wine tour of 4 different wineries in the Yarra Valley. It was amazing, the wines were delicious and plentiful, and the salmon lunch was gorgeous. And then after a crazy flight from Melbourne to Sydney, a night at the apartment and some whiskey with R, I fell asleep and set my alarm for 5am to catch a cab to the airport for my massive flight home. M called me from Hawaii a couple times before I caught my flight which was nice since he wasn't there to see me off. By 7:30 am I was shooting vodka in the duty-free, then I popped some rx sleeping pills and hopped on my flight to Vancouver. It was a massive 14 hours, especially since my window seat was almost hijacked from me, and then I got to sit beside this demon child who kicked me the entire ride. Oh and by the way the 3 sleeping pills did not work .. Lame. Then I crashed in the Vancouver airport for an hour or so while waiting during a massive layover for my next flight. After another 7 or 8 hours I finally arrived at the Ottawa airport to my parents all smiley and excited to see me. And then we dog-piled at the bottom of the escalator and blocked everyone else from getting off. So cute :)
DIdn't sleep my first night home, and by 10am KP and I were drinking wine in our jammies. We did some errands all day, me skulking around Orleans because later that night all the girls went to B-ways for dinner and I rocked up and surprised them. Most of them freaked out and were super excited and made a massive riot, which was awesome and so funny. Then H and I went back to The Roomies and surprised L and A, and later in the evening G. H and I stayed up all night long and watched the sunrise in bed. Perfect night back.
This week I haven't slept much, am still getting used to Canada time, and have been busy cleaning, unpacking and catching up with people.
Although I did a massive purge and got rid of three black garbage bags full of clothes, shoes and purses. It was so painful but had to be done. The girls are all mad that I didn't give them all the clothes, which I know I should have done but I knew if I'd kept the clothes in the house I'd have ended up slowly moving them, piece by piece, back into my closet.
And after living half a year with only a few bits of clothing, I've become accustomed to it, and my room and the massive amount of stuff in it is so overwhelming to me. I'm still slowly trying to get rid of things, and try not to buy too many new things. I keep thinking of trying to move all the crap back to Aus so I'm being as picky as I can with all my things, which has been ridiculously difficult for me since I'm such a pack-rat.
Home home home. More later :)
Oh, and starting work tomorrow!!!!
Jun 15, 2011
For K and S
What Every Military Guy Should Know About His Girl
1.) If she wasn't emotional before, that is all about to change.
2.) You getting a higher rank could just mean an automatic free lay.
3.) Get her a pair of dog tags, ASAP, This is crucial, she will never take them off.
4.) Most of the time, you losing reception during training is your fault. (Though, she will eventually understand)
5.) Most of the time, everything is your fault. (This especially goes for when she is pregnant)
6.) She WILL start talking like your guys and you talk, including using your last names.
7.) Her patriotism could out-do most of your men... she will be proud... VERY proud.
8.) Be Ready: your car will end up with a yellow ribbon magnet or an "I LOVE MY _____" sticker eventually.
(if you have seperate cars, hers will DEFINITLY have these)
9.) She will most likely need a pair of dog tags to hang from the car's rear view mirror. (see 3)
10.) Every week she'll have "another song" that makes her think of you when you're away.
(And she'll cry to it, even when you're in the same room)
11.) If youre married, she may know the base better than you do... Don't take it personal.
12.) You will catch her comparing your relationship with "other couples" in the military constantly.
13.) She'll make 5 million friends online, and talk to you about them all the time because her "old friends just don't understand" like they do.
14.) Don't be shocked when she just drops civilian chicks out of her life like flies.
(she mostly does this when they complain to her)
15.) DO NOT if you love her, say anything about you not wanting to make her wait for you...
(TRUST me men, YOU ARE WORTH every breath to these women, or they wouldn't be here)
16.) Most women actually do LOVE it when you are sweaty and dirty, even the girlie girls. it's sexy as hell.
17.) Only bring up the field once, say it clear, and don't bring it up again. We will remember the time, the dates, like stone inside our mind.
Don't remind us.
18.) You ARE our hero. That isn't us being cute, it's us swelling with pride, feeling like a princess everytime we glance over and you're standing there.
19.) Don't worry about waking her up when you get a chance to call, trust me, she's NOT sleeping.
If she is, she's been waiting for you to call all night, and fell asleep next to the phone.
20.) Leave at least 3 of your shirts for her... she'll wear them all the time and if she doesnt wear them out she WILL wear them to sleep.
21.) No matter what she was like before, she is tough & harder than a rock now. She can handle anything, she will get through it, tears or no tears.
22.) Dont be discouraged or taken back from her strength. It comes with the territory. When in your arms, she's still your queen, soft and sweet.
23.) Your kids might see mommy as the one in charge for a while, it's okay, they WILL respect you, just give it time.
24.) EVERYTHING in her life will be complicated, so she might not always get the simple things you say to her.
25.) Tag Chasers are her WORST enemy, she CAN and WILL spot these girls... random profain comments may come out of your little queens' mouth... its okay, shes protecting her best asset...you.
26.) She will spend hours to look good on cam & pics for you, this is just a pasttime until you get home, be prepared for messy ponytails and comfy pants when you finally do get home.
27.) Her favorite sentences from you start with "when i get home" or "when i get out".
Lastly guys,
28.) No matter how much she's changed, never forget that you mean the world to her, she loves you more than anything, and you will ALWAYS be her hero..whether you think you are one or not
This isn't mine, I just "stumbled" across it online and thought it was adorable and funny and kind of relates, M gave me his dog tags and I often get told how I'm more patirotic than most other Aussies when people come in my room and see the giant flag, and realize that all of my little things like lighters, hats, even a beer holder have Aussie flags and Navy details. It also reminds me of my fav big cousin and military wife KP, who has been so amazing and gone through everything with her amazing hubby S. She's always been such a support to me, and is the most understanding and least judgmental person ever. Can't waittttt for visits!!!
I Will Follow You Into The Dark
Wow, As I pack all my things to begin my giant move out of the place that has been my home for the past 4 months, I have been finding all sorts of little scraps of paper, reminders, ticket stubs, souvenirs and mementos. I'm just taking things out of my wallet like my old phone, bank, MAD and internet cards and I found a scrap of paper that I'd written down my address, postal code and important phone numbers in case I needed them (it took me a little while to get it all memorized), and I was going to throw it out but I looked at the back and I had a list of things to talk to my doctor about when I had an appointment a few weeks ago. It said "migraines, eyesight, prescriptions" and then in M's writing it said "blacking out ... boy not happy".
Just made me tear up because it's going to be so long before I see his writing again. I mean I will see his typing and hear him on the phone, but it's not the same.
Anyways, I had such an awesome night, A and I went to Glen Waverly and had some dinner at Airstream or something, they had lovely cocktails and food, well we can't quite call it dinner because I had a bloody mary, A had a Bailey's and kahlua drink, then we got a pot of wedges, and brushetta, and a Mars Bar thickshake. Sooo indulgent and such fabulous company. Then We walked around the Glen for a while, went to some stores and had life chats. Such a wonderful night, can't beleive it will be so long before I see A again! I wish I'd met her sooner and had more time to spend with her :)
And last night W and I had a serious d&M (deep and meaningful), watched chick flicks and made friendship bracelets. That girl is a kindred soul. Such love to the friends I have made and will miss so very much.
Jun 12, 2011
Randomized Control Trials
Eek! So I'm in the middle of a take-home exam right now! It seems relatively easy and isn't worth too much, but I know I should be (not blogging) and writing it anyways. I have 24 hours to do it. La la la.
It's mostly just bioethics concepts, and we have to write definitions and explain and throw in some trials and everything. It's too bad that I suck at bioethics so much, because I really do find it interesting. I just hate the philosophizing part where we make up these ridiculously intricate scenarios that will never happen and be like "does he deserve it now?" I don't see how it has a whole lot to do with health and stuff. But I am super interested in the issues that we have discussed, and learning about the case trials. Like I am writing about the AZT/Nevirapine Trials that happened in Uganda, involving pregnant women who were HIV+. Very interesting stuff and really important issues. So that's the kind of thing that interests me and that I want to learn more about, but I don't really see how the discussion eventually gets turned around to: these researchers should have at least brought them mosquito netting to help prevent Malaria is some of the participants weren't going to get the drug and only received a placebo. Like .. yes I understand, it's the whole issue of the benefits to burden ratio, but really, can we just refrain from making up scenarios and focus on the facts of what actually happened and how we correct it?
Arghh I don't know.
On the plus side, I'm leaving Monash in a week, heading to Sydney! Super excited, I will be sad to leave my lovely school, and the amazing times I have had living in good ol' Deakin, but I am excited that this chapter is coming to an end, and I can move on to a new one! I'm just totally jealous of W, who is travelling to New Zealand and Thailand after she finishes her exams at Monash! I want to go frollick with elephants and learn to shear sheep! But I think those might be trips for another time, as I am low on the cash-flow, and the flight to Thailand and back is not what you'd call cheap.
But it's still kind of fun tearing apart my room :)
Jun 11, 2011
All Tomorrow's Parties
torn down posters
cranberry lip gloss
bellbottoms
chai tea
tortoise shell
hair cut
plane ticket
plaid
red wine
Jun 9, 2011
Jun 6, 2011
Sportsgirl & Bardot
Went on a giant thrift shop today :) Hit Savers and Scavenger. It was soooo good, fuck I've seriously missed second-hand shopping!!! And to top it off Savers had a 50% off day today!
K and LL and I drove there, had some lunch at a pub (I had a lovely foccacia sandwhich with pesto, black olives, eggplant and roasted red peppers), LL had a t-bone steak and K had cheesy garlic bread. Delish!
Then we hit Savers! I bought some amazing stuff :) Got an emerald green maxi dress ($8), a blue and grey tye-dye silk tank top with knotted shoulders ($3), a blue plaid cotton sweater with wooden buttons ($4), a pin-striped button-down Bardot tube-top dress ($3), a red and orange linen scarf ($5), a grey Sportsgirl floor-length skirt ($10), and a blue backless parachute tank top with white lacey trim ($3).
Actually I got the grey skirt from Scavengers, and also got a vintage possum-fur "willie warmer" for D ... use your imagination as to what that is. But don't worry it wasn't used.
After an eventful drive home I came back to discover my beloved W has pneumonia! Poor thing, what else can go wrong with that one. So sending my love to her.
Now just watching the new episode of "In Their Footsteps", and finishing up my essay for tomorrow.
Jun 5, 2011
I Love you Girl-M
This is to my bestie Girl-M, the one who has been there for years :) The Charlotte to my Carrie. We've had our fair share of skype sessions while I've been away but all I want is sushi, strawberry wine, The Wackness and life chats about boys, high school and The Epic Philo List.
Oh and also burning oven-pizzas .. and soup, don't mention the soup.
Drinking at 14, doing each others hair and makeup, making jello shots, being retards, running around in bikini's all summer, pool-hopping, casually getting trashed on Monday's, going to my brother's hockey games together, VANKLEEK HILL, cruising around the Whoreleans bumpin shitty hip hop. So many more.
So many good times, and so many more to come baby!
Don't ever forget me.
Soul Meets Body
Last night D took us out to Red Spice Road in the city for her 21st birthday dinner. It was really lovely, the food was great and it was a nice time out. Afterwards we went to Charlton's, a seedy karaoke bar in Chinatown, and it was pretty fun but things got messy, as they do, and the night ended on a shaky note.
But on the plus side I wore my awesome platforms out! They were sooo painful but totally cute :)
Today didn't do much except hit the gym, felt like such a champ running my ass off, then the boys came up and forced me to do this painful ab exercise with them. Bastards.
Kind of just laid low today, did some groceries, ruined all my hard work by mawing the fuck down on doughnuts, and watched movies. Also did a bit of essay work. Since it's due in less than 24 hours and is worth 60% I figured I should probably get on it. Will hopefully finish it tomorrow.
Missing M like crazy :( haven't heard from him in 2 days, internet hasn't been good on the boat. Soon though, I've been promised a phone call from Pearl Harbour, so I'm excited for that.
God I'm so ready for this school year to be done. After this stupid essay, I've got one more exam, that will be an essay, I think I'll have 24 hours to write it as a take-home. So I just want the time to pass quickly so I can get it over with and just not bother with school anymore. Well, not with this school, I deffo need to figure out the details of my thesis. Ahh!!
Jun 3, 2011
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