T Dog Tuesday

Yes I am really REALLY fast!

T x

 

Building outwards and onwards

 

It seems like forever ago that A and I purchased our little shoebox house which I am totally still in love with. But the time has come to look at expanding our humble abode (so it can be ready for more little people - that's my plan anyway!)

 

So we have had a couple of renovation people over to take a look and give us a rough extimate of the $$$ we will be up for. We have decided to go with Kerry from Dale Alcock Home Improvements and she will be helping us get closer to our first dream home. We only plan on being here for about 5 to 7 years, but hopefully these renovations will provide us with a good sale price as a stepping stone to our second dream home, closer to the beach.

 

It is hard deciding what you do and don't want in your home when building or renovating, but these are my must haves.

 

 

Stacker doors leading out to an entertaining deck (lots of glass and lots of light).

 

A bright white kitchen with an island bench.

A big bath!

Jarrah floorboards throughout.

I am sure I will add many more 'must haves' to the list, and I am sure a gazillion changes will occur with the design, but we are aiming for a more open plan, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home (for the kids!)

 

H x

 

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Green goodness

So I have been going a little green crazy lately. Being the year of the 'dirty thirty', friends K, J and I have vowed to look our best when the clock strikes midnight.

 

I hit up colleague E for a good recipe and the pics above are some of the products (no they have not been scraped off a pond!). I have been trying combinations of:

• Kale
• Beetroot
• Citrus fruit (usually orange)
• Berries
• 1/2 Banana
• Celery
• Carrot

With the additions of:

• Magnesium powder
• Silica compound
• Psyllium husk
• Chlorophyll (that stuff is nasty!)

To be honest, I am yet to find one that I love, but I am definitely improving! And I must admit, they are a great way to get more veges into my diet.

 

In light of this change (and other issues...there are many!) I decided to also visit a naturopath as recommended by J, Sam Botica, from Perth Natural Medicine Clinic. AH-MAY-ZING! The woman is a godsend. I have been feeling a bit stressed and overwhelmed lately and she has given me a couple of different herbs to try and help me out. I have only been on them for a few days but will let you know how they go.

 

I am also trying to up the water and drop the coffee/alcohol intake (this will be in reverse on the weekend with what friend L and I have planned!).

 

Bring on 30!

 

H x

Too much to do!

 

Sorry for the lack of blog action peeps - work and life have been insane.

 

This is where I would rather be right now. Hope this can tide you over until I get some time up my sleeve to write something decent.

 

H x

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So smart!

Pretty much standing. He will be running soon.

So smart.

H x

Would you or wouldn't you?

 

Last week my work colleagues and I were chatting about various "Would you or wouldn't you?"scenarios, so I thought I would post some as food for thought.

 

• Would you buy a house that someone had been murdered in?
• What if it was a real bargain?
• Would you stop for a distressed person on the road if you were alone in your car at night?
• Would you keep a substantial amount of money if you found it?
• Would you hand in a wallet/phone if you found it in a taxi?
• Would you intervene if you saw someone being assaulted/abused?
• Would you buy pepper spray?
• Would you dob in a shoplifter if you saw them stealing?

I would like to think that I could do the right thing, but sometimes it isn't always black and white.

I am sure there are plenty more scenarios that you can think of, and it does make for a good conversation starter!

H x



Away with the Fam...

I have taken today off work and I am off like a bride's nightie. We are headed down to my favourite place ever!

 

Sister E, Big O and Baby O have been in Melbourne for a week so it will be great to have some family time again before they head back to Canadia in mid March.

 

I hope you all have a great long weekend!

 

H x

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