December Goals Recap!

1. Get under 100kgs!


Well this one didn't happen - but not worries I am working on it so that is the main thing right!
2. Continue to consume at least 2 litres of water over the weekends

All weekends I managed to consume well over 2 litres of water - woo hoo

3. Swim 4 times this month (Part of the 43 List)

All weeks completed and starting in January I will be attending Aqua Aerobics.

4. Complete at least 2 crafts this month (Part of the 43 List)

Completed album for boss's leaving gift
Made up Nanas Voucher Board


5. Make at least 2 cards this month (Part of the 43 List)

Made birthday card for friends daughter
Made more christmas cards

6. Have fish at least once this month (Part of the 43 List)

Achieved and it was YUM!
7. Complete at least one other item from the List

Purchased sneakers, diary and got a bike

8. Begin one of the longer task from the list

I have tidied up my craft supplies so I am ready to begin on my scrapbook albums



So overall 7 out of 8 completed -not bad.

Now to work on number one!

Christmas Recap!

Christmas Day in our house was great - we had brunch with my family and then a very relaxing afternoon.
The kids got spoilt rotten by family and Santa!

They also got a wonderful surprise from their Great Grandmother - Each great grandchild received $3000.00 towards there education!

OMG we were all surprised (my couisns and aunt!) no one knew a thing about it !

We are going to get Courtney a laptop for high school and then she can save the rest of it! - Liams will go onto long term savings until he is at high school and then we can see what he needs.

Hubby and I decided not to buy each other presents this year as we both need new clothes so off to the shops I went on boxing day.

But alas nothing was to be found - I think the few extra kilos I have manged to put on this month have affected the way that the clothese sit and so depressed me more!

So .................... what am I gonna do about it you asked!

Well I am gonna sort my shite out - thats what!

I have been eating well for the last couple of days and also excercising so I am back on track!

On a side note - I was tidying up the computer at home and found the Simply Too Good Too Be True 28 Day program that I signed up for in June 2009 - and never followed!

So I am going to review it each day and post my results from it on her e- I won't count calories - but will continue to follow the weight watchers program.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well it is nearly time to leave work for 6 days - Yay me!

So I would like to wish all those that read my little blog a Very Merry Christmas and I will be back on the 29th with lots of plans and stories from Christmas
I'll leave you with a picture of these cute marshmallow snowmen that I am going to make for the kids on Christmas day

I will locate the link (its at home) and update later.

Be safe!

Christmas Decorations

As previously promised here are some photos of my christmas decorations.

Teachers Gifts

Here are the Teachers gifts I made for the kids Teachers

Each one has paperclips, pins, flag pins, highlighteres and some thin post it flags
They also have Hershey Kisses in them
They also had individual items as well - Miss Cole had heart shaped pins and Miss Horne got some o rings and silver pegs.

The also got a packet of M&M's with a cute little poem that I will find and link to for you.

Mid Month Goal Update

Since we are at the middle of the month I thought it best to update my monthly goals and see where I am at:

1. Get under 100kgs!
Um.................. - I am not doing the best on this one but will keep plodding along!


2. Continue to consume at least 2 litres of water over the weekends
(Weekend one update - 2 Litres plus consumed)
(Weekend Two Update - 2 Litres plus consumed)

3. Swim 4 times this month (Part of the 43 List)
Week one Completed
Week two completed

4. Complete at least 2 crafts this month (Part of the 43 List)
Completed album for boss's leaving gift
I am also finalising a couple of homemade christmas presents.

5. Make at least 2 cards this month (Part of the 43 List)
Made birthday card for friends daughter
Made more christmas cards

6. Have fish at least once this month (Part of the 43 List)
I had fish two nights in a row this week - YUM

7. Complete at least one other item from the List
Purchased sneakers, diary and got a bike

8. Begin one of the longer task from the list
I am going to begin this one by getting my scrapbooking supplies in order and getting all the photos I have printed off in order as well

So overall I think I am progressing very well with this months goals - long may it last!

Reflections and Goals

2010 Reflections:


As the Year nears its end, it is time to reflect on my achievements for 2010:

I have managed to finish 2010 lighter than I started it.
I have begun training for two duathalons.
I now own a bike and use it regularly.
I have begun attending Aqua Aerobics classes


I have weaned myself off watching TV in my spare time and have only got 2 shows that I set the time aside to watch per week.

My Dancing has improved in both styling and spinning!

I have continued to grow my friendships and wean those that were not productive for me.

I have helped raise two beautiful children, with one of them becoming a teenager this year.

I am slowly getting better with my management of money


2011 Goals:

To loose at least 20 kgs this year:
(I hope to try and maintain a 3kg loss per month which will more than blitz this goal)
I will continue with my training for the two duathalons (February and April)
I will include bike riding into my exercise routine
For the remainder of the summer months I will continue to attend Aqua Aerobic classes.

I will keep on top of my scrapbooking by completing at least one page per week

I will work through the items on my 43 things to do before I turn 43 list.

I will improve my money management and reduce my debt considerably!

I will continue to improve my life balance and remove “clutter” from my life in all aspects.

I will continue to help grow two unique individuals with my loving husband and teach them values that will serve them well in the years to come.

Christmas Wreath

Here is my Christmas Wreath!

Nice and feathery!

Ten on Tuesday............

1. Dinner last Friday night was awesome and I got to try a Chocolate Martini – Nice

2. We had a our daughters Graduation Dinner last night at the local RSA (Returned Servicemen’s Association) – it was nice and all the girls looked great and age appropriate! – The Boys all looked dashing in there suits!

3. Our son went to play at a friends house on Sunday and was gone from 9.30am until 4.30pm – they played in the pool most of the day and the mum didn’t catch them in time with sunscreen – Our son is RED! – poor wee thing!

4. As the good mother I am - I used his pain to point out that when I ask to put sunscreen on him in the future to remember this pain and not complain!

5. Weight loss – is slow but I am refocussing my life towards it and it will kick into gear and there will be no stopping me

6. I have been out for a couple of bike rides to help build up to the duathalon – but no more for a while as my bike broke!

7. My New sneakers are awesome – no more tired feet or legs!

8. I know need to find a local cycle shop to get it fixed – it’s the gear thingy!

9. Xmas planning is going great – I have nearly got all my presents purchased just the really hard ones left – the outlaws!

10. Kids finish school on Thursday and hubby finishes his part time job on Wednesday

When Enough is Enough!

I had another gain at weigh in this week and it was to be expected as my eating this week has not been the best!

Why did I do that after an amazing effort the week before to loose 3kgs in one week! (mind you I put on 2kgs the week before that!)

This yo yoing is doing my head in - I just need to be consistent with my efforts - one foot after another so to speak!

I need to go back and re read all my posts from Craig Harper - he makes sense!

I have to make this journey my own and make it achieveable day in and day out!

It can't be too hard or it won't work - it can't be to easy or it wont' work

It needs to be just right for me to succeed in this journey.

So now is the time for me to refocus and get it working for me instead of against me!

So the plan for the remainder of the month is to track and excercise!

Simple as that!

Success will come with that simple formula!

Ten on Tuesday.........

1. My sons Prizegiving is tomorrow starting at 10am
2. My hair appointment booked 3 months ago is at 10am tomorrow!
3. Luckily my daughters prize giving is on Friday at 1pm - she is getting the class award and we find out about the Dux exam as well.
4. I managed to buy a new pair of sneakers in the weekend - they are awesome!
5. Xmas cards have been well received I am getting lots a of calls about them - I will post some photos soon - I promise
6. Our BBQ in the weekend for my birthday was a quiet affair but a nice one - my dance teacher and his partner turned up which was awesome.
7. I also caught up with two of my longest known friends on Sunday for High Tea - it was awesome - we always have a get together in December as all our birthdays are in December.
8. We are out for dinner on Friday night as it is our GM's last day :(
9. I got some lovely gifts for my birthday and a promise of a shopping day which is awesome
10. I am slowly getting back into my crafts and can't wait for the Christmas break to make a good dent in all my projects.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!

Today sees me celebrating my 42nd birthday.

It willbe spend crafting for most of the morning - a little shopping in the afternoon and then we have friends and family coming over in the evening for BBQ.

It will be fun catching up with everyone.

Today also marks the beginning of my 43 Things to do before Turning 43 with the first item ticked off being having a BBQ at our place!

I have also started a page listing everything that I am wanting to achieve in the following year - they are all achievable and I am looking forward to achieveing them all.

December Monthly Goals

Well here they are the goals for the month:

1. Get under 100kgs!
2. Continue to consume at least 2 litres of water over the weekends
3. Swim 4 times this month (Part of the 43 List)
4. Complete at least 2 crafts this month (Part of the 43 List)
5. Make at least 2 cards this month (Part of the 43 List)
6. Have fish at least once this month (Part of the 43 List)
7. Complete at least one other item from the List
8. Begin one of the longer task from the list

So I am trying to focus on getting started on items off my TO DO LIST so that I can get the momentum going with it.
I think with the busy month ahead I should be able to complete all of these things without causing too much stress -
Lets hope Number 1 co-operates this month!

November Goal Update

1. Loose at least 4 kg - (.6/4)

Bit of a fail here - but am still plodding along!

2. Drink at least 2 litres of water each weekend
(First weekend Update Not quite the 2 litres but more than normal!)
(Second Weekend Update - alot better - managed 2 litres WooHoo)
(Third Weekend Update - a great weekend for water consumption!)
(Fourth Weekend Update - Success! over 2 litres consumed!)

3. Load up the remainding items in the wardrobe onto Trade Me
(Yah I have finally loaded up 80% of the items onto trade me -now please sell!)

4. Make 4 Cards this Month
(All done helps that I have finished all of my christmas cards)

5. Look for and if possible purchase my new bike
(I have been to a couple of bike stores and have my sights set on one!)

6. Finalise Christmas Decorations and place settings
(I have put up all the decorations that I am wanting up this year and it looks great - the place setting for Christmas day are still being sorted but are 80% done!)


So overall I am very happy with all the success in November towards my goals.
The weigh loss one was a disappointment but I am working on why and will hopefully have a better December with my goals.