What is your favourite destination within Victoria and why?
9 Answers Published 1 year, 1 month ago in My life.Today we drove to the Twelve Apostles and back to Melbourne again. We decided to drive along the Great Ocean Road and stop every so often at the attractions along the way. The kids were great even though the three y.o. asked about a thousand and one questions. We had a great time that we have decided to do more day trips especially with the good weather on the way.
Anyway, my question is this, what is your favourite destination within Victoria and why?
It’s finally time to update the Family Car. Any tips?
4 Answers Published 1 year, 3 months ago in My life.Does it bother anyone else that the word ‘bugger’ is used so frequently?
17 Answers Published 1 year, 4 months ago in My life.Little over a month ago my daughter turned three and as you do I needed to make a few cakes. Anyway this inspired me to offer to make birthday cakes for a few members of the extended family. I always knew I was fairly clever in the kitchen, however, never imagined that I was artistically inclined in the art of cake decorating. I seem to suprise myself with each cake I make. Mum says I should take some lessons and give up my currents profession (Chemistry & Biology Teacher) and start making cakes professionally while I watch the kids grow up at home. How would I market myself?
Anyway, these are some of my creations.
Weight: 82.5kg (loss 0.5 kg)
Measurements: Bust 110 Waist 105 Hips 116
Emotional Status: Got the flu this week so lost some motivation, however, I’m determined to start exercising again now that I can breathe. I’m happy though I didn’t try as much as I did the first week but still managed to lose some weight. Back on track this week
Yippee, I’ve lost weight in the first week and I’m feeling great.
Weight: 83 kg (lost 2kg)
Measurements: bust 113.5 (down 2.5cm) waist 106.5 (down 3.5cm) and hips 116 (down 1cm)
Emotional Status: Feeling great and really proud of myself. I’ve had a great week filled with good food and eating habits and plenty (well adequate exercise) It has been suprisingly easy to stick to it. I done so well that I was able to lose 2 whole kilograms. What a great effort. I had a visit from a relative that lives in Sydney and she has lost 44 kg. Just seeing at how well she has done and how healthy she looks has given me the added incentive to achieve. I aim to lose 25-30 kg by the end of the year. That’s my goal.
After having my second child 10 weeks ago, I think I’ve already put on about 5 kilos (on top of an already overweight frame) So I’ve decided it is time to do something about it. I’m sick of paying organisations to lose weight so I’m going to try to do it myself, using nook as an incentive.
I’ve bought a set of bathroom scales and I begin today. I’ve taken my intial weight and measurements. I will give weekly updates each Monday commenting on my weight loss and my emotional status. I hope that if I can share my hopeful success, it will give me the willpower to achieve and continue. My goal is to lose at least 25 - 30 kg. There is a lot to lose but hopefully I’ll get there. So here goes.
Monday 16th April Week One
Initial Weight: 85kg
Initial Measurements: Bust 116cm, Waist 110cm, Hip 117cm
Emotional Status: I feel determined but tired. Broken sleep due to a middle of the night feed (which does often occur) has left me feeling tired. However, I have woken up with the attitude that nothing is going to stop me. No more excuses. Positive attitude from now on.
Does anyone know of any cake decorating classes/workshops?
5 Answers Published 1 year, 8 months ago in My life.Hi All,
I’ve just spent the last week making & decorating a number of cakes for my daughter’s third birthday (3 separate parties and 5 cakes!!!! However, that’s an entirely different nook entry) . I thoroughly enjoyed creating the cakes so I have decided to undertake some cake decorating classes/workshops but I have not been able to find anything on the net. Hence, I was wondering if anyone knows of any cake decorating schools? Please, I would really appreciate the name or location of some good courses in cake decorating.
What’s in a name? Updated. We named him Dean. Thanks for all the comments
6 Comments Published 1 year, 9 months ago in My life.Hi All,
I’m not too sure whether I’m updating this nook correctly but what the heck, I’m sure the message will get out to all the wonderful people that responded to the nook: What’s in a name?
First let me start by thanking everyone that responded. My husband and I finally decided on a name as we were escorted into theatre (caesar baby) We gave birth to a healthy baby boy weighing 9 pounds (4.080 kg) and stretching 50 cm in length.
However, the big question that I’m sure you all want answered is his name. At 3.09pm on Friday the 2nd of Feb we welcomed:
Dean Arthur into the world. After reading all the responses and tossing the names around countless times we finally decided on Dean. Mum, Dad and his big sister are all very proud of our baby Dean.
As soon as I learn how to I will download a photo of him
