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These small packets of yummy goodness are a fantastic idea for snacks and are simple to make. </div>
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All you need is some cake mix and a toasted sandwich maker. </div>
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<strong>Method:</strong> grease your sandwich press and place 2 1/2 tablespoons of your choice of </div>
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I used choc chips in a chocolate cake mix for my second batch and they worked a treat!</div>
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Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-20551833355639655662018-02-28T07:00:00.000+11:002018-03-13T16:04:59.330+11:00Memories take us back. Dreams take us forward. February 2018.<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Life
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cooking:</b> As many carb free meals as
possible. This yummy stir-fry featured in the Better Homes & Gardens
magazine that I purchased last month. </span></span></span></div>
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comforting, and delicious. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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counting with my Goddaughter who is 3 years old.</span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Deciding:</b> who to vote for at the
state election. Every vote counts.</span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Waiting:</b> Still waiting for the
result of an application. Waiting. Still waiting. </span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Liking:</b> I made a new leg and
repaired a doll this month for the daughter of a work colleague. It makes me
happy knowing that I made someone smile. </span></span></span></div>
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friend to suicide I find myself questioning the meaning of life… Sigh… Too many
thoughts to put into words…</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Watching:</b> We went to the local wrestling
championship with the kids. So many loud bangs and a bit of blood. They love
it! </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Next watch:</b> Dragula on the SBS. Have
you seen it? Hosted by the Boulet Brothers', it features drag queens that love
horror in a competition to find the next World Drag Supermonster. If you dare
to watch something different, then give it a go. </span><br />
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town. Not a preferred smell by everyone! </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Following:</b> New crochet pages on
Instagram. </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Giggling:</b> At my own jokes!</span><br />
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Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-12140346865873349102018-02-19T09:44:00.000+11:002018-02-19T09:44:54.999+11:00From rags to riches!<div style="text-align: center;">
I really love the idea of making something new out of something old. </div>
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I know many before me have perfected the art too. My first attempts at recycling rags has been making crochet mats and rugs. </div>
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I got the idea while I was cleaning out my linen cupboard. </div>
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I watched a few YouTube videos to learn how, after checking out many great examples of #ragrugs on Instagram. </div>
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So far I have made two circular rugs and one rectangular mat. </div>
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I have given two of these away as presents and keep the red and blue one at home in my kitchen.</div>
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After cutting up the fabric into strips you join them either by sewing or knotting, creating a ball of 'yarn' to be creative with. </div>
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I look forward to making more rugs and mats. In the meantime I am following some wonderful makers that you should follow too. Happy crafting!</div>
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Have a look at these:</div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ragstorugsbylora/">Rags To Rugs By Lora</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rainbowragrugs/">Rainbow Rag Rugs</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/secondchancesundries/">Second Chance Sundries</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/debrainiowa/">Debra Brown</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariannescraftycrochet/">Mariannes Crafty Crochet</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karenlleonard/">Karen Leonard</a> </div>
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Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-4512879103842746452018-02-14T16:09:00.000+11:002018-02-14T16:13:46.243+11:00Be your own Valentine<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Valentine's Day means different things to different people. If you are alone, don't despair. <br />
Today is not just about partners; make it about all of the love in your life. <u>Including love for yourself!</u> </div>
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Don't just use this day as an excuse to buy something for you (but if you do, go on and treat yourself). Make this Valentine's Day a day to remind yourself that you are important. Remind yourself that your self-worth is based on what you believe, not on other people's perceptions. <br />
Give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the hard times and for taking the time for self-improvement. <br />
You are amazing and your contribution to the world is special. </div>
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Remember - smile and smell the roses!</div>
<br />Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-10207556341168243762018-02-12T14:08:00.002+11:002018-02-12T14:08:38.878+11:00Softie cuteness for Mirabel <a href="https://www.mirabelfoundation.org.au/events-campaigns/softies-for-mirabel">Softies for Mirabel</a> is happening again this year! This annual handmade toy drive helps children from families that have been affected by drug use. It warms my heart knowing the special girls and boys out there are playing with toys made by heaps and heaps of crafty people around the country.<br />
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It has been too long between donations from me so I dedicated some time to make something over the weekend. This wonderful, charitable cause has been managed by<a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/crafting-for-a-cause-softies-for-mirabel-is-go/"> Meet Me At Mike's</a> in the past and now the softies go directly to the Mirabel Foundation. <br />
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I have made some Softies for Mirabel in the <a href="http://letigrepapillon.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Softies%20for%20Mirabel">past</a>. You can also see mine <a href="http://sneaksmallmoments.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/reminiscing-handmade-to-help.html">here</a>. Lots of other Softies for Mirabel can be viewed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/softiesformirabel/">here</a>. Have a look. Cute!<br />
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My newest donation is a purple owl. It will be in the post this week and I really hope it makes someone smile! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Do you start conversations with 'I know we are busy but'? Do
you always feel tired and like you are always trying to catch up? Is your life
or the lives' around you controlled by technology? Are you always plugged in?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have felt like this for the last couple of years - at work
and at home. I admit that I am the sort of person who overcommits because I
want to make people happy. However last year I realised that although making
other people happy makes me happy, it really doesn't matter if I rush to finish
knitting those scarves as I haven't spoiled the surprise by telling anyone that
I was even making them! After a bit of soul searching, I have taken a step back
over the past six months. I have taken a step for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you keep talking about being busy then you will not break
the cycle. Try to lessen the use of the word 'busy' in your vocabulary and
encourage others to do the same. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Getting up earlier to do something for you is recommended by
so many people but it is easier said than done when you are not a morning
person like me! On the weekends I endeavour to start each day with a cuppa to
wake myself up in tranquillity - to be ready to start the day. I admit that I
am a snooze alarm person so my weekdays are up and out the door. However that
does not mean that I can't take a moment for myself during the weekday - I do
it in the evenings now instead. This can be a few minutes or few hours. I attempt
to lose myself in a movie, magazine, listening to music, or by pottering around
the house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">One of my important aims this year is to lose some weight.
This means meal planning. In only a short time, I have already found that this
has made me more organised and less chaotic. Taking the same lunch a few days
each week takes the worry out of it and also saves you money. Also try to plan
a few simple meals for dinner during the week. More complicated and yummy
treats can be cooked on your weekend. This will keep you well nourished - body
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Social media and the television tell us that everyone is
addicted to technology and that we spend exorbitant hours of our days plugged
in. I am guilty of this too. Do you really need to constantly chat to people
about nothing? Do you really need to scroll and scroll? I have been limiting my
time by unfollowing things that do not really interest me. Also by putting the
smartphone down when I am enjoying a movie or the like. The time you do spend
on the internet becomes more interesting when you are more selective about what
you watch, see, and listen to. </span></div>
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The exciting thing is that I am not the only one who reaps
the rewards from these changes! My family, friends, and colleagues do too! By slowing
down and unplugging I have actually become more connected. </div>
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Do not feel selfish about taking time for yourself. Self-care
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being selfish. Instead you are being selective about your busyness. You are
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">International gourmet food journalist <a href="https://www.nigella.com/">Nigella Lawson</a> was in
Tasmania last week to publicise her new book 'At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking'. She is often
referred to as a Domestic Goddess or Sensuous Icon because of her beauty and luxurious
approach to sharing her delicious recipes and way of life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I was not able to attend her panel discussion as the tickets
sold out within hours. However, I was lucky enough to go along to her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1994710317519884/">book signing</a>. The line of star struck followers were greeted by friendly Nigella and
we all have new recipes to try at home. I am really looking forward to cooking
something out of 'At My Table' this weekend. Yum!</span></div>
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Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-52880459789286906252018-01-31T07:00:00.000+11:002018-02-07T09:21:39.485+11:00Memories take us back. Dreams take us forward. January 2018.<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What a great idea! </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/taking-stock-january-2/">Following on from Pip</a></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, I am going to endeavour to do a bit of a recap each month this year. Life is all about doing and appreciating and fun!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Making:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> Using <a href="http://sneaksmallmoments.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/how-to-make-plarn-plastic-yarn.html">plarn (plastic bag yarn)</a> to crochet some small panels for a project at work. I have noticed that disposable bags are much easier to work with so I am giving life to all those that would have otherwise gone to waste. The reusable bags can still be used but are not as easy to crochet with as they are considerably thicker. We no longer have the usual disposable plastic bags in Tasmanian shops which is a fantastic move for the protection of the environment! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Reading:</b> </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.daniellewood.com.au/housewife.html">Danielle Wood's 'HousewifeSuperstar!'</a></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> about Marjorie Bligh. Reading this in more detail and taking notes as I am doing a project at work which I am super excited about.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Next read:</b> Pretty sure it will be something crafty.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Looking:</b> Each evening I find myself looking into my back courtyard when the sun goes down and appreciating my solar lights. Pretty and sparkly. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Playing:</b> The Game of Life and Monopoly. Spending time together is truly important.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Deciding:</b> After looking at my courtyard I decided to extend the graveled area to stop some pesky weeds. A bit of hard work but certainly worth it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Enjoying:</b> Getting so much enjoyment out of my indoor plants. They are getting lots of attention due to the warmer weather and needing regular watering. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Waiting:</b> To hear the result on an application that will steer me in a particular direction this year.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Liking:</b> How my body feels after a few weeks of drinking more water. Do it! Your body will thank you for it! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Loving:</b> My new diary for 2018 is brilliant - more room to write and scribble. I bought one from </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://cottonon.com/AU/typo/">Typo</a></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Considering:</b> Thinking about buying a new laptop. Click-ity click. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Buying:</b> I purchased the </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.bhg.com.au/">Better Homes and Gardens magazine</a></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> while waiting in line at the supermarket for the low-carb recipes. Inspiration! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Watching:</b> Australian films. My friends host a '12 Days of' Film Fest each December/January which is fun. The theme changes each year and the idea is to self-curate 12 movies that match the theme. This year it was Australia-mas! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Next watch:</b> Finishing the series of Vera. I love murder mystery shows! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Marveling:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> At the summer skies. They are so gorgeous and delightful! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cringing:</b> Fake people. Enough said.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Needing:</b> A holiday - and I got one. Just time to do nothing but relax and get life in order.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Smelling:</b> The roses. I received a surprise delivery at work this month - 12 red roses. These were from a loved one to say thank you for looking after family when times were tough. <span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kindness is not dead and neither is gratitude. Yay!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Following:</b> Cute stuff at </span><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="https://mrprintables.com/blog/">Mr Printables</a></span><span style="color: #444444;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Worrying:</b> Why as humans do we care what other people think about us? This is something that I have to work at constantly - but I am getting better at not worrying.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Thinking:</b> Sometimes people just want certain things from you in life and will not be there when you need them. Less energy on those types of people going forward. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Knowing:</b> This year is the year for positive change. My biggest goal is to lose the weight that I have put on over the past few years (mainly due to health problems). Slow and steady wins the race!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Admiring:</b> I really admire my Dad for always checking in on me. Such a simple thing but it leaves me feeling loved. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Sorting:</strong> Starting to reorganise my craft room and sort boxes. Well overdue for a revamp</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Getting:</strong> I am booked in to get my haircut and coloured tomorrow. It is important to reward yourself with self-care and love. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Bookmarking:</strong> Scheduling a date for my next group creative catch up - friends to get together throughout the year to do something fun - knit, crochet, quilt, read, colour in, draw, play games. I call it Behind the Seams! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Coveting:</strong> Nothing really. I am pretty happy with what I have and don't really need anything. Don't get me wrong, we all think about better houses, more clothes etc. But at the moment I don't seem to be daydreaming for things I don't really need. Yeah, pretty happy.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Disliking:</strong> The number of kittens being born and dumped by irresponsible pet owners. I greatly dislike it and it makes me sad. Poor ones.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Giggling:</strong> Haha! Laughing when we play catch as it always gets silly.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Snacking:</strong> Yummy yummy in my tummy - mixed unsalted nuts. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Hearing:</strong> New Kids on the Block. As a joke I got given the NKOTB CD for my music in the car. I was never really a huge fan but one of my high school friends was so I know all the words anyway! Amusing! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #242424; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Wearing:</strong> Summer calls for cute shoes and no socks. As a result I seem to have developed a Mary Jane tan on my feet because I have been wearing my selection of <a href="https://www.hotchocolatedesign.com/">Chocolaticas</a> most days. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-55925612118307317182018-01-23T18:30:00.000+11:002018-01-23T18:30:08.947+11:00The snuggle is real
We want our loved ones to feel snuggly and safe,
right? <br />
I have been going through some old photos and have been reminiscing about a
few of the baby blankets I have handmade for expectant friends and family. I
love making them all and want to share them with you. Hope you think they are cute!<br />
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For Cameron and Thomas (twin boys that always match)</div>
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For Archie (a little brother to a big sister)</div>
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For Harvey (whose Dad likes orange)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Even though it is the middle of summer in Australia and the
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Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-62273627646243629572018-01-17T09:56:00.001+11:002018-01-19T16:08:46.249+11:00Murder - She Zined<div style="text-align: center;">
Do you love Murder She Wrote? I do! It has been one of
my favourite television <br />
shows since childhood as my Grandma used to tape it
(yes to VHS video) <br />
and we would watch it during the school holidays. I have no
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idea how many times I have seen the episodes but it is a lot. <br />
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One of my friends
even calls me Jessica! This is my collection of DVDS.<br />
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I was super excited to come across this zine on <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/amberisblue/photos/a.1932951283652485.1073741829.1919762171638063/2018059478474998/?type=3&theater">Facebook by Amber is Blue</a> and <a href="http://amberisblue.bigcartel.com/">I ordered my copy</a>. </div>
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It arrived last night and I sat down and read it straight
away. Momo checked it out too :-)<br />
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As I read, I could picture some of the episodes with flashes of Jessica </div>
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Amber is right; MSW and Jessica Fletcher are the best!<br />
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<br />Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-20457778704637116322017-12-20T07:00:00.000+11:002017-12-20T07:02:17.696+11:00Crochet Christmas Trees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The countdown is on till Christmas and most people are finishing up work soon for the holidays. I made these little Christmas tree decorations for some of my colleagues to say thank you for the support, team work, and laughter this year. They were simple to make by crocheting a strip and then sewing them in the desired configuration with colourful beads in between. Everyone has loved them!<br />
<br />Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-670022158632719632017-12-19T09:34:00.000+11:002017-12-19T09:46:20.905+11:00It's the little things in life...<div style="text-align: center;">
Want to make a quick and small Christmas gift for the little people in your life? </div>
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Either crochet or knit a small pocket that will fit over a finger and then decorate them. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">One of my friends and colleagues had a baby shower this
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This year the boy's birthday theme was all about <a href="https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=splatoon+characters&FORM=HDRSC2">Splatoon</a> after the recent release</div>
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of the second game on Nintendo Switch. </div>
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I got out the felt to make 10 squidlings for the party bags and I made him a character. This is Callie!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This was the best surprise present for a Charizard fan! I
crocheted my version of him and made a softie, figuring out the pattern as I
went. Next time I will record the steps so that I can share them. If you want
some add structure to your softies just add some wire on the inside. I was
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Pokémon for the past year since the Pokémon Go mania took hold? Need some
Pokémon themed ideas for crafty presents? Check out what I made last year! You
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The boy really wanted a Pokémon Go themed birthday party.
His wish was my command. I crocheted Poke Balls for each of the party bags and
decorated the party bags to match. You can get the crochet pattern for the
balls <a href="http://www.wolfdreameroth.com/2009/04/pokeball.html">here</a>.</span> </span></span></div>
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our tree. I bought white baubles and used glitter paint to create the desired
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">There were little figures all over the house so I thought
about upcycling jars to make Poke Ball Jars. Wash your recycled jars and paint
the lids with acrylic paints. They are fun and can be taken on-the-go - Pokémon
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vase, fake flowers, little figures and hot glue. Don’t burn yourself… (I may
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Marjorie Bligh lived her life publically and with passion. She was well known in Tasmania, Australia as a domestic goddess - some would say that she was a housewife superstar. If you don't know about her and you are interested in all things crafty, you really should read one of her books or look up <a href="http://www.daniellewood.com.au/housewife.html">Housewife Superstar: The Very Best of Marjorie Bligh</a> by Danielle Wood.<br />
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Marjorie Bligh died age 96 in 2013 but her handmade relics live on in museums and private collections. One of her amazing talents was to recycle or upcycle almost everything. She made useable items including clothes, hats, and bags out of plastic bags. How fantastic! I can't wait to sink my teeth into learning and making out of plastic bags myself. Watch this space! <br />
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I have been thinking about all of the wonderful craft projects for charity that I have
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This includes the fantastic creation and donation of
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In 2011 we made <a href="http://monpetitpoppet.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/hope-softies.html">Hope Softies</a> for kiddies that lost everything in the Queensland floods . <a href="http://letigrepapillon.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Hope%20Softies">I sewed a little felt cat</a>. Meow!</div>
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The floods effected so many people and we saw true compassion and generosity with lots of rad people organising donations and craft projects.</div>
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I love to crochet so it was an easy decision to <a href="http://letigrepapillon.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Crochet%20A%20Rainbow">make squares</a> for <a href="http://letigrepapillon.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/crochet-rainbow.html">Crochet A Rainbow</a>. These were crocheted and sewn into blankets after they were donated. Warm blankets to warm hearts!</div>
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And the crochet squares didn't stop there.... Our craft group also made squares for <a href="http://letigrepapillon.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Knit4Charities">Papillon Gold.</a> Our squares were joined with others to make blankets for people in need through the <a href="http://knit4charities.webs.com/">Knit4Charities</a> charity. </div>
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Then in 2013 I coordinated the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/145902578767043/photos/a.544961658861131.124011.145902578767043/556293794394584/?type=3&theater">Brown Owls Launceston</a> in crocheting squares for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/480513891990841/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22ref_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D">Woolies for Tassie</a>. The blankets made from donated squares were given to people who lost belongings in the bush fires that year. </div>
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Sneak Small Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13541017308340867873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236780295036298862.post-23845911902331758912017-10-25T21:45:00.000+11:002017-10-25T21:45:06.777+11:00New beginnings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I used to love blogging but life got away from me. Now I am back! </div>
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I would love to share what I have been doing since I stopped writing for</div>
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<a href="http://letigrepapillon.blogspot.com.au/">Le Tigre Papillon</a> and show you some of the fun stuff I am doing now. Yay!</div>
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