Monday, 10 June 2013

Deep Breathe and Jump

I am really gob-smacked at how quickly time flies - and I am not even having fun!

I didn't get to finish the Blog everyday in May challenge and that is because of my birthday. I would like to say I celebrated so much that I am still recovering, alas, quite the opposite.

In the 5 years I have worked for my company I have had 3/5 really bad birthdays. I took a full day leave so as not to have a repeat of my birthday last year (I was late for my own plans and I cried on the way home)

Despite the good intentions, my 1st call of the day was my boss. Not to wish me (he had forgotten) but to ask me to do work. I reminded him it was my birthday and for the following response: "oh, happy birthday... so can you find out what is happening and let me know?"
After that 2 work colleagues knowing I was off for the day, still bothered me with unimportant work stuff that could have waited for the following day.

Instead of a fun day at mom's work having my hair done and being spoilt by my mom, I sat in tears in the beauty salon and cried in front of strangers.
I had wanted to make a big change, but in light of my high emotions, we played it safe.
I cut off 6cm, dyed my hair dark brown and added a few red streaks.

Mom then painted my nails with an awesome new nail polish called Liquid Sand. It's dark grey with flecks of red glitter. Once you get used to the rough texture, it's really funky.
I think my mom is more in tune with the latest fashions than I am!


The girls were quite sweet and arranged this for me:


I will never get my birthday back. It's ruined forever.
My mom was excited to spend a birthday with me having some girl time and instead she had to watch me on my phone and hand me tissues.

So I made a decision. A big decision. I will share soon.

But this is why I have not been blogging since 29 May.

I miss it, and I find it extremely therapeutic. I will still finish the Blog Everyday in May challenge... eventually.

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Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Through my Samsung's eyes


Blog everyday in May - Day 28: Only pictures

I decided to feature some photos on my cellphone. It is so handy having a phone that can take photos - remember the days when we didn't have that?

Planning my frames for my wall

My grandfather's old camera - now mine


Cookie Concrete - Saw this sign at Dubai airport

Japan - You need a manual to operate the toilets

Went to a Korean restaurant in Japan. Delicious meat

On our way home from Dubai

My wooden floors after they were installed

J & I at Justin Bieber

An ex drew these for me - first pictures up on my wall

The spot where my canvas print will go

My kitty cat

Challenges Remaining:

Day 29, Wednesday: Five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories. UseGrooveshark or YouTube to include them in the post
Day 30, Thursday: React to this term: Letting Go
Day 31, Friday: A vivid memory
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Monday, 27 May 2013

For you


Blog everyday in May - Day 27: A letter to your readers

To my lovely readers

I hope that you enjoy the silly ramblings of my mind.
I hope that while giggling to yourself about how crazy I am, you still enjoy what you are reading.
I hope that I can make you smile even for a few moments out of you day.
I hope that you know how much I love hearing from you.



Challenges Remaining:
Day 28, Tuesday: Only pictures
Day 29, Wednesday: Five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories. UseGrooveshark or YouTube to include them in the post
Day 30, Thursday: React to this term: Letting Go
Day 31, Friday: A vivid memoryPhotobucket
Sunday, 26 May 2013

Shit My Dad Says


Blog everyday in May - Day 26: Something you read online. Leave a link and discuss, if you’d like.

I don't spend a lot of time researching the internet and reading articles online. But this is a good story:

I follow this guy on Twitter: @ShitmyDadsays but he hasn't posted in months.
His dad has some funny ways of looking at life:

"I like babies, just saying they live inside a host body and feed off it. That's a parasite...Yes, I could raise a tape worm and love it."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"Bullshit. War ain't over till people stop shooting. You can't say you're done taking a crap if shit's still coming out of your ass."

Anyway, while looking to see when he last posted, I came across this article in GQ Magazine - worth a read because he makes an extremely valid point:
Challenges Remaining:
Day 27, Monday: A letter to your readers
Day 28, Tuesday: Only pictures
Day 29, Wednesday: Five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories. UseGrooveshark or YouTube to include them in the post
Day 30, Thursday: React to this term: Letting Go
Day 31, Friday: A vivid memory

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Words


Blog everyday in May - Day 25: Something someone told you about yourself that you’ll never forget (good or bad)

I had a story lined up linked to the beginning of this challenge when I spoke about my weight. But my boss said something to me on Friday that I know I will remember forever, so this is it:

He was telling me how difficult his 13 year old daughter is being and how much she fights with them and he says he is feeling very stressed about it.
I told him how much I fought with my mom... every single day and told her how much I hated her. It was only within the last 2 years of school that her and I connected.

I told him that even though I knew I was being difficult and mean, I just couldn't change it, the hormone levels were just too unpredictable making me a crazy.

He looks at me and says to me: That makes me feel a bit bit better. If my daughter turns out to be anything like you I will be very pleased.


Challenges Remaining:
Day 26, Sunday: Something you read online. Leave a link and discuss, if you’d like.
Day 27, Monday: A letter to your readers
Day 28, Tuesday: Only pictures
Day 29, Wednesday: Five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories. UseGrooveshark or YouTube to include them in the post
Day 30, Thursday: React to this term: Letting Go
Day 31, Friday: A vivid memory
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