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

1. I am  tired! - Didn't get to bed till 11pm last night due to getting back late from dance class
2. Loved Dance Class
3. Learnt some great new moves.
4. Got to catchup with some friends and have a good laugh
5. Unfortuantely no eye candy - but hey thats life!
6. I have sore toes and feet from not having danced for nearly a month!
7. Love that I got to do a form of excercise I love.
8. It was hot and humid so lots of sweating!
9. Which also means lots of water consummed!
10. Did I mention I loved it!

Ten on Tuesday....

I haven't done one of these for a while so thought why not...............

1.  My 14 year old daughter is slowly driving us insane with the moods and swings
2.  My 7 year old son has lots of soccer commitments at the moment
3.  My 46 year old husband also has lots of commitments at the moment
4.  My 42 year old friend is not going to be happy with me when I tell her we can't come to stay next weekend :(
5.  My 42 year old body is getting weary with all the commitments
6.  My 89 year old grandmother is still living in her own home!
7.  My 69 year old uncle isn't doing to well.
8.  My 4 year old job just isn't cutting it anymore but I can't be bothered looking for another.
9.  My 3 digit number on the scales is peeing me off but it is all my own doing!
10. My 16 member Ceroc team did so well at champs - placing third!

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

1. This week, full of the flu has not been as productive as I would like it to be.
2. The school holidays have started in NZ this week
3. My daughter is away with the outlaws
4. My son is doing a soccer holiday programme with hubby
5. It is very quiet with only one child at home
6. But I am enjoying him and his little ways.
7. My daughter is turning 14 on 25th July and I am feeling old!
8. But finally we can leave the kids at home alone together as 14 is the minimum age for babysitting!
9. Now for hubby and me to start going out together again
10. Or maybe not - as its so much fun with just the girls!

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

1. Dance rehersals for the E&S Champs is going great

2. We are having such a blast

3. Alanagh and Vanroe have come up with lots of great moves

4. And there are some that are really going to make the audience laugh - in a good way!

5.  I am still very nervous about performing as I am dancing with Vanroe!

6. That means front and centre!

7. I  have told Vanroe that we will be practising alot!

8. And there will be sweat and tears I am sure!

9. At the end of it all  though my dancing will improve heaps!

10. And as I am having so much fun, that is all that matters!

Ten on Tuesday.......

1. I began my Burlesque class last night

2. It was interesting

3. I am not as flexible as I thought I was!

4.  I am definitely use to a different teaching style

5. I will definitely need to practise at home especially the lying on the chair elegantly part

6. I did learn a few "sexy" moves that I might be able to incorporate into my ceroc dancing.

7. It is a lot harder than you think!

8. Next week we are learning some floor moves

9. Maybe I am too old for this!

10. But I will be going back next week!

Ten on Tuesday

1. As I mentioned yesterday I have been decluttering my craft room
2. Being the craft hoarder that I am  - it was a lot harder than I thought.
3. I didn't make as much progress as I wanted to
4. But at least I have begun!
5. I am sort of enjoying the process and would like to take it to other parts of the house
6. Especially the kids rooms!
7. I don't think they will like it tho!
8. Now I have this extra room I must remember not to refill it with junk
9. Maybe a re-arrange will be next!
10. Or hitting the shops for something to fill the gap????

Ten on Tuesday........

1. I had hoped to tell you about my burlesque class today but alas it is not to be.
2. This is because I got lost
3. And the battery in my new car went flat!
4. But I managed to get a jump start and find where I need to be for the class
5. I did not stay as I didn't want to turn off the car!
6. Lucky I didn't cause when I got home and turned it off and tried - it did not start
7. We charged the battery overnight and this morning I head off to work - all good.
8. But I got to work, turned it off - tried again - and it wouldn't go!
9. One of the lovely men at my work jump started it and off I went to get a new battery.
10. $144.00 dollars later my car has a new battery!

Ten on Tuesday

1. Saturday night saw me involved in a car accident

2. It was not my fault!

3. I don't think my 1995 Hyundai Lantra car will survive

4. This car is so worth more to me alive than dead

5. I do have full insurance but it was not alot!

6. Insurance forms are a pain in the butt!

7. Now hubby and I get to experience selecting and buying a new car together

8. I am nervous about this prospect

9. The car I am currently using is a gas guzzler and I can see the petrol gauge moving down as I drive!

10. I hope this process goes smoothly!

Ten on Tuesday

1. Today I am having a pamper day

2. It begins with a free colour at my hairdressers apprentices training school

3.Then I head to my beauty therapist for my eyebrow and lash tint

4. Followed up with a cut at my hairdressers

5. I will enjoy this day of playing the rich and famous

6. Oh what the hell I might even throw in some shopping!

7 And tonight I will give my self a nice little manicure and paint up the nails all shinny and pretty

8. I could get use to this life!

9 Oh yeah I need to work to get this life!

10. Time to find me a rich man! (just kidding!)

Ten on Tuesday

1. Apologies for my lack of posting lately

2. Between my increase in work load and stupid home computer posting has become non exisitant

3.But now that we have purchased a nice shiny new home computer - I am hoping that I can start posting at home again

4. I am starting work early today just so I can post this

5. The school holidays have arrived in NZ

6. So glad I am not at home entertaining them!

7. Opps yes I will be for two extra days over Easter

8. Oh well - Zoo here we come!

9. Lets hope the clear blue skys of today remain for a while

10. Argh back to work!

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

I haven't done one of these post for a while so I thought why not today:

1.      As previously mentioned I am struggling with my weight loss focus - so I am going to turn the focus off the scales and onto loving me.

2.      This is a good website to help me with that

3.      And this lady has awesome art work featuring bigger ladies

4.      And here are some great tips on how to be skinny.

5.      While trying to achieve this ………. I must remember that it does not mean it’s a free for all with food!

6.      I need to get on my bike as the second duathalon is getting closer

7.      I have also been productive in my scrapbooking and have finished nearly 20 pages in the last couple of weeks!

8.      I am off to my BFF’s house this weekend and hope to complete at least another 10

9.      The children’s soccer starts on Saturday – Winter has arrived for me!

10.  I am planning on biking to my sons first game as it is local

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

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.

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

1. I had a fantastic loss at weigh in on Saturday - only to sabotage it on Sunday!

2. I will be positng off my christmas card this week - yah!

3. My daughter and I went shopping for her Graduation dinner outfit in the weekend and managed to find something that she is happy to wear

4. My son sent off his Santa letter as well with help from his older sister (it was so cute watching them)

5. I am still struggling a bit in my head with this weight loss journey - but I will sort it out!

6. My 43 things to do before my 43rd birthday list is up now and I am excited to get crossing things off it!

7.We are having a BBQ at our place on my birthday so that will be one thing crossed off the list!

8. My dance workshop went really well, altho I had very sore thighs from the drop for two days

9. I will be updating my monthly goals list for December and reviewing the November goals tomorrow

10. I have finally got my christmas decorations up - will try and post some photos soon.

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

1. We are so proud of our daughter, she was one of 6 students selected to sit the Dux exam at her school


2. She was also accepted into the Academic Institute at our local High School for next years schooling

3. We are also proud of our son who got the sportsman of the night award at his summer soccer and also got the Player of the Day award the following night at his Touch game

4. I have completed all my Christmas cards and have them ready to post on the 1st December

5. I have also finished decorating the water bottles, snap boxes that will be going on the table on Christmas Day

6. My week on the Pro-points Plan did not go according to plan so I am going to go back to the old points system until I am under 100 and use the time between now and then to get to know the new pro points plan better

7. Check out this ladies Christmas Decorations – so nice and simple

8. I am still looking for a new bike – altho my husband has now expressed his concerns regarding the training, as he does not want me training on the roads as we have had a string of cyclist deaths in the last couple of weeks in NZ

9. Check out Gala Darlings interview with her friend Twinkie who is making a living in America from crocheting!

10.Life is starting to feel normal for me again - YAH!

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

1. The cocktail Party in the weekend was awesome – lots of lovely ladies to talk to, lots of yummy nibbles to eat and lots of fabulous cocktails to drink!


2. BUT the cocktail party was so good that the scales on Monday morning were screaming at me to get off!!!

3. But the new Pro-points plan has started so that will help me get back to focussing on my weight loss journey

4. On Saturday I managed to get all of my 8 year old sons Santa presents – Whew am so glad that part is over

5. Now to try and think what to get my 13 year old daughter who only wants money to buy clothes with, but I have told her that she doesn’t just get money while her brother still believes cause Santa does not give cash! (as I tell him!)

6. I also managed to look in a couple of bike shops over the weekend and I think I have found the bike I will purchase – I can’t get over the price of them – eek!

7. Preparations for my Christmas decorating is coming along very nicely – I am just waiting for some coloured cardstock from my Stampin Up lady and then I can finish off the Christmas cards and belly banding the bottles and snap boxes – I will post pictures later

8. I have also nearly finished making the magnetic noticeboards for my nephews and cousins kids – photos to follow on those as well

9. Work life has settled down and things are running a lot smoother – thank goodness

10. Hubby and I have spoken about the savings and all is good in the world again!

Ten on Tuesday (Opps a Day Late!)

1. Happy Birthday to My Lovely Husband who will be turning 46 tomorrow!(opps that would be today now!)


2. There is just under 1 calendar month to my birthday – yah me!

3. I surprised hubby by booking him in for a round of golf at St Andrews Golf Course ……in Hamilton with a good friend on Sunday just gone – He loved it!

4. I am attending a cocktail party this weekend – free cocktails all for the price of 1 bottle of bubbles and a plate of sweets to share!

5. My Daughters Jump Jam team won the local competition at our towns local fireworks display – they were so good!

6. My son has been asking for quite a while now to get “flames” cut into his hair? – I keep putting him off!

7. My local community course got cancelled – I guess not many ladies want to get Hot and Spicy in High Heels like I did!

8. Xmas planning is coming along great – will take some photos and post them up so you can see all my craftiness!

9. Weight loss is coming along slowly – but it is going down so that is all good

10. I haven’t been able to look for a bike yet – hopefully this weekend

Ten on Tuesday

ten1. I am still recalling little titbits from the trip to Wellington and smiling to myself! – It was a great weekend!


2. I have set my new weight loss goal to be under the 100 at the end of November!

3. Now that we are heading into November – my Christmas preparations are well underway!

4. I have put my 43 things to do before turning 43 List up – it is one of the Pages listed under the Header above

5. I have also created another page with my Current Month Goals to help keep me focused on things

6. I am hoping to start a course at the local community hall called Hot and Spicy Heels – hoping to get some tips that I can use in my dancing

7. My BFF is moving house soon so I am helping her out with the moving and cleaning of the old house

8. I am also trying to install a new evening schedule for myself to help me achieve some of my craft goals and take me away from the telly!

9. My Daughter has made her schools Jump Jam team and they are going to be displaying there routine at the local fireworks display on 5th November

10. My Son is still not enjoying his touch games and feels like no one is sharing the ball with him

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

1. The weekend away was amazing and I had so much fun!


2. I danced with at least 50 different men!

3. I learned so much from the workshops about adding style to my dancing

4. I feel so more confident in my dancing now

5. My feet were so sore on Sunday night!

6. There are some amazing dancers in New Zealand

7. Jordan and Tatiana who are the world champs in West Coast Swing were AMAZING to watch

8. I so want to go again next year

9. But will not do two workshops in one day – OUCH!

10. Now to sweet talk hubby so he is ok with me going!

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

1. Woo hoo my weekend away in Wellington is only 3 Big sleeps away!

2. With so much going on in my little old life at the moment - I am struggling a bit with this weight loss journey - but I will be back into it properly when I return from Wellington!

3. As mentioned below I have signed up for two duathalons - EEK!

4. My son has recently been given a nice goalie shirt - that he absolutely loves and wears all the time!

5. My daughter last week got her self a boyfriend who then "dumped" her three days later - ah the trials and tribulations of a 13 year old!

6. Xmas prepartions are starting soon!

7. I am compiling a list of 43 things to do after turning 42 but before turning 43 - will post soon

8. My discipline in the evenings with no snacking is getting better!

9. Check out this amazing wedding invite -

10. I placed some jewellery on layby at Michael Hill Jewellers in the weekend and guess what they do now!!! - Charge a $10.00 layby fee - non refundable! - Argh!