one word

Trying to catch up with the world of blog while there's no competition for the computer and everywhere I look is this meme.
I'm not sure who to thank for the idea...I've been visiting all over the place.
But thanks..


1. Where is your cell phone? bag
2. Your significant other? out
4. Your daughter? sweet
5. Your son? wacky
6. Your favorite thing? cuddles
7. Your dream last night? forgotten
8. Your favorite drink? finished
9. Your goal? happiness
10. The room you’re in? lounge
11. Your church? family
12. Your fear? loneliness
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? home
14. Where were you last night? home
15. What you’re not? glitzy
16. Muffins? chocolate
17. One of your wish list items? workroom
18. Where you grew up? Melbourne
19. The last thing you did? typed
20. What are you wearing? slippers
21. Your TV? noisy
22. Your pets? sleeping
23. Your computer? shared
24. Your life? lovely
25. Your mood? tired
26. Missing someone? almost
27. Your car? not on fire
28. Something you’re not wearing? makeup
29. Favorite store? op-shop
30. Your summer? desirable
31. Like(love) someone? uh-huh
32. Your favorite color? changing
33. Last time you laughed? 5 minutes ago
34. Last time you cried? 5 minutes ago

flashback fridays

I have to show my hand here. When I was little my Dad was studying to be a graphic designer. A large part of that course and an abiding interest of Dad's was photography.
Have I mentioned the fact that I'm an only child?
So, I think I'll be able to keep pumping out the pre 1985 shots for a while yet.
It's been a busy but fun week, no school for my kids today so I think we'll take in the Pixar exhibition and a bit of pho in Victoria St today; look at that beautiful sunshine beaming coolly down because I don't think it's gonna last!
Happy flashback friday everyone!

soft magic

Tonight I have discovered a new, previously unknown type of magic. It goes by the name of cashmere. Last Winter I lashed out and bought a cream, short-sleeved, 100% cashmere jumper. It cost me $5.00 from a local op-shop. Not even the hint of a gravy stain. Bonus!
When I wear it I look like the Michelin Man (with breasts, very large breasts) so I rarely keep it on after a quick try.Tonight though, on the eve of my birthday, after a long day at work, I popped it on for a quick cosy up. A couple of red wines and a lovely dinner later, my 8 and 10 year old babies each decided to give me cuddles. Within nano-seconds, they had become bewitched by the fluffy sensuousness of the jumper. Gee, if all I need to do to get a bit of love is put on the magic jumper, then I'm set for life. It became almost like "stacks on" with the two of them struggling to get closer to it's vanilla loveliness. Such high quality squeezing is so delicious.
Yesterday, I celebrated my very wonderful friend's 40th birthday (yes just 366 days to go for moi..) and talked with her Mum and Aunty about various things. In conversation the fact that I am an only child came up (whereas my friend is #1 of 7) and her Mum jokingly mentioned how "spoilt" I must be/have been. Can I just say...If one more person tells me that all only children are "spoilt" I may fly right off the handle. I think "don't get me started" might be the only thing I can safely add at this stage.
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