Family Life Update

So I am well and truely into the swing of things now at university.  Its great to be moving along and learning things that I never thought I could do.
I am constantly going through waves of excitement and anticipation that I am doing a degree and I am excited and optimistic about passing and getting a great job, and then the lows, of wishing I had a job to earn money, and being scared of failing my papers......  It hasnt been easy... but I hope to find a happy medium.
The monkey is loving daycare.... thank goodness...
The girls there are just fabulous.. they really love and care for him, and he is always such a happy little fellow when I get there.

My Mum and Dad are shouting the whole family a holiday to Noosa this July.  Im so excited to see everyone, and be with them all once again.  We are so lucky that we dont have to pay for anything, except have spending money...

Today is my home day with Harry through the week..  I have gone from really not enjoying my time with him as he was always so full on and grumpy.. to enjoying every second I have with him.  Its such a turn around from a few months ago.!!

Harry had his first hair cut last week.  The picture above is him pulling a cute face for the camera before his curly locks were chopped off.... *tear*...


This is him after his first cut

He is turning into such a beautiful child.  A real boy who is rough and tumble, and likes to get messy... but on the other side of that fiery personality, is a soft, kind happy little boy who I am enjoying more and more every day

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KONY 2012

I have been moved today by the release of a short movie by Invisible Children

They have brought awareness to this horrific war that is happening in Uganda, DRC and Sudan.  I know this has been happening for quite a while now, so is not new, but obviously IC have managed to create global awareness about what is going on, and is fighting for more US troops to be deployed into the area to help capture Joseph Kony

Its really easy for me to sit here on my comfy couch, and read about these attrocities that are taking place, and think, "oh gee someone should do something about that".... and then not actually get involved in spreading the word.

So Im doing my darndest (sp?) to make everyone I am friends with on FB aware of what is happening.

1 down, plenty more to go....

My first week of university seemed fairly succesful.  Not much can go wrong in the first week one would hope.
I had my first classes for Finance and Management.

Management is going to be great.  That of course is what I want to major in.
Finance on the other hand... hmmm not so sure.

At about week 13 my finance paper consists of extensive mathamatical equations. Did I ever mention I didnt pass 4th form maths, let along 5th,6th,or 7th form maths??.... Oh dear.

But you know what... Im not worried. Im so determined to do well in this degree, I am going to put my mind to it no matter what, and I WILL pass.  I will attend every extra tutorial and study sessions available, and work as hard as my little brain will go.

Wish me luck.

Still loosing weight slowly.  Although I had a Mcflurry last night after dinner, which isnt helping my cause. 

Its the weekend, and I have my husband home with me. Hooray.  I love it when he doesnt have to work!

Well my coffee is calling. I had better not let it get cold....

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Keep on keeping on

I have started Uni

I am taking Accounting, Economics, finance and management

Its a pretty brave step to be taking papers that put me SO out of my comfort zone...but I WILL pass them and do well.
I have so much to motivate me

After reading a few blogs this week, I feel really clucky again.  Babies are not an option for us for another 3 years which is great, as the next baby we have I would like to be back in NZ with my family.
Oh I miss my family.  I miss the comfort of being able to just let it all out with my sister, and Mum. I miss going round for dinners at my parents house.

I miss knowing the culture of NZ so well, and being able to join into conversation, and actually make sense, as I know whats going on in the country.

The grass is always greener, but if only we watered the grass we had, it wouldnt look so good on the other side.  Im going to try and do this more often. Water my own grass.

I have been working hard at loosing weight this year, and so far I am down 3kgs.. which is a great start....

My life is blessed, and I really want to continue to reflect on that. Reflect on the fact that God has a plan for me, and its to prosper me, and not to harm me.

Off to a P.T session this arvo.....  its not hot today, so it should be more bearable than last weeks sessions... gosh they were hot.

2012

Well its the begining of a new year..

It just rolls around so fast, I feel like I blink, and there is the year ... GONE!

But such is life, and I feel that as I get older, and my life gets busier, this will always be the case

I am not usually a New Years resolutions kinda girl, but this year I have decided to make two

1.)  Pass all my University Papers

2.) Get to my goal weight


The reason I have made these this year, is because they are 2 things that I want REALLY badly, and I
feel like if I make them my resolution, and focus myself on them, I will acheive them!!
My monkey is going into daycare this year, which I am really nervous about.  I feel sad that I will be
leaving him for a few days a week.  I know I will be ok, but its a huge deal when you are the only one

who has been responsible for his care for 17 months

I am really happy with who he is going to be with, so that makes me feel so much better.

Im missing my beautiful sister, and really wishing that I could see her.........


Loving life...... its good.......

Terrible blogger

Well Im a terrible blogger, I have large gaps inbetween my blogs, and they are often boring and not too interesting.  But thats ok, because I blog for me, and not for anyone else.  Im not expecting a following so my slackness is ok!

I have had a busy few months, settling in to my new life in Ozzie.... Setting up a new home, making friends.

We have done incredible amounts of overseas travelling this year, and we still have one last trip to do on Thursday.  I cant wait to just be at home and have a normal routine again.  It will be so lovely

My brother gets married this weekend. I am so happy for him. I cant wait for the wedding, it is going to be heaps of fun.

Harry is now walking and running, he is saying lots of new words.... and if he cant say the word properly, he makes the sound... which is good enough for me. 

This is my last few months at home with him, as I am going off to uni next year, and he is going into childcare..... Not too sure how I will manage that, but I just wont have a choice.

Well there is oodles of housework calling,  and im still so jetlagged, I cant be bothered doing it.

Ciao

Sisters

This blog is for my favourite girl in the whole world. My beautiful sister Chloe.
She has also been commonly known as ... Chlo Schmo.. Chlo Bo.. Bo bo.. Arrabella, Collie and Spud.

She has eyelashes that any girl would kill for....

My sister is the strongest, most determined, "Go-getter" that I know.

Chloe lights up a room, gets along with everyone, is the life of a party.

Not much phases Chloe.... she is a caring, loving genuine person and is solid in character

She loves a good competition, but if she doesnt win, she is gracious

She has an enthusiasm for life like no other

Chloe always keeps a secret

 Chloe will always be the first one to see the bright side

She will make a fantastic Mum one day, as she is already the best Aunty in the world!

Chloe always wants the best for people.  There is not a malicious, nasty, gossiping bone in her body

My sister has the best laugh


If your having a down day, give Chloe a call, she has always got something funny to cheer you up

She admits her faults, but works hard on becoming better

She has beautiful olive skin that tans in the sun

She may or may not have sausage fingers ;)

If your hungry, and your with Chloe, always count on an amazing meal

There is never a dry mouth when your having a night out

She is blind as a bat... but dont worry- she got eye laser surgery!!!!!!

Chloe is actually "Adele" undercover.. Shhh dont let the secret out

Never afraid to get her tits out.....

Chloe loves Taylor Swift, as much as she does Death Metal?? 

I absolutely, positively, for ever and ever love my sister more than words could ever describe. She is my beautiful, sister and friend. I am so honoured to have her in my life


To my sister Chloe..... I LOVE YOU