23Aug08

23Aug08 - Today I am grateful for -

• MissE's and MissG's teams both winning their netball games today. Both were great matches - and a great boost for all the girls. (they played brilliantly)

• Not coming away too badly injured when I put my body on the line for my netball team!!! Just scrapes and bruises - I'll live to play another day!!

• More Olympics magic - GOLD in the 10metre Diving by Matthew Mitcham (amazing dives) - GOLD in the Pole Vault by Steve Hooker - GOLD in the Kayaking by Ken Wallace - SILVER by the Opals Women's Basketball & BRONZE by the Kookaburras Men's Hockey. Great moments all of them.

22Aug08

22Aug08 - Today I am grateful for -

• Fridays. Just LOVE them. I had a Nanna Nap today!!! Love my Fridays.

• Having fun talking on the radio at the local radio station!! I took MissG and two of her team-mates - and they spoke for 15 minutes about netball and umpiring - and how much fun it all is. Great experience for the girls - and now they're almost famous!!! MrW, MissE and MissJ stayed at home and listened to the fun - at least some people were listening!! (we're talking a very small radio station here - but good fun - none the less!!)

• No major finals on at the Olympics tonight - so I can have at least one early night since they started!!

21Aug08

21Aug08 - Today I am grateful for -

• Staying awake during my lecture & tutorial today. It was a struggle - but I managed.

• The Opals (Aussie Woman's Basketball Team) - winning their game against China in the Olympics - and now they're heading into the Gold medal match V USA. They played brilliantly and it was a pleasure to watch. (they're at least guaranteed a Silver - but they could go all the way!!)

• Our new BOSE Ipod SoundDock - this thing is just amazing!!! MrW surprised me - and ordered it thru his Frequent Flyer points (very good bargain - in fact it was FREE!!). It arrived tonight. The sound is incredible. I'm in LOVE!!! (and it has a remote!) Yep - I love new toys!!

17Aug08

17Aug08 - Things I am grateful today -

• More Olympic fun from Beijing. I never watch so much sport as I do when the Olympics is on!!!

• Actually getting some readings done for Uni - wonders will never cease!!

• The fog starting to lift from my head - and progress towards getting into this semester of Uni. This year has been a wee taxing on my brain - just too much external stuff going on. But I'm getting there. And that's a good thing!!!

13Aug08

13Aug08 - Today I am grateful for -

• Finally getting my dishwasher back - fixed - and working like new! (added bonus - it didn't cost us a small fortune to get it fixed!!) We've been without it for almost 2 months. You think being without a computer/internet is bad? That's nothing compared to having no working dishwasher in the house!! We had a little field mouse in the house a long time ago - and it took a really long time to catch the bugger. Apparently he quite enjoyed nibbling at the power cord and internal parts of said dishwasher. Mouse + dishwasher = not a good match. Just a little hint for you to remember!!

• Olympic sports - that I never normally watch - EXCEPT when the Olympics are on. Crazy - I know - but cheering on the Aussie's in the green and gold is just the best during these once-every-4-year games. Today I've watched Water Polo, Cycling, Canoing - and of course - the Swimming. (yeah - I know - I should be studying - but it's only once every 4 years - ya know?!?!)

• My bed! Last year we finally outlayed a great deal of cash for a GREAT mattress. (after buying the last mattress over 15 years ago - ICK!!) This new one is so so so comfortable. SO very worth the money. We spend so much of our lives sleeping - it makes sense to buy a good bed to rest well on.

Just wish I could get my ass to bed earlier most nights - so I could take full advantage of the bliss that is my bed. I'll try hard to get to bed before midnight tonight - I promise!!! (oh - I hope I don't get trapped in another Olympic moment again!!!!!)

12Aug08

12Aug08 - Today I am grateful for -

• Leisel Jones finally getting her well deserved Olympic GOLD in the Women's 100m Breaststroke Final!!! She's come a very long way since she crashed on the Australian swimming scene at the young age of 14. Our nation is proud of you Miss Jones!!

• Better health!! My cold has almost dissipated into nothingness. YAY!

• Being around in the afternoons when my girls all come home from school. It's the BEST time to talk about what has happened in our day. My mum (being essentially a single mum - as my dad died when I was one) had to work - and was never there for that special time. I'm so very grateful that for now - I can be.

Internet Down - and Catching Up

 

How frustrating is it when the internet connection goes - and it takes 4 days to sort it all out with your ISP?!?!?!?!

AAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!

OK - I'm breathing again. Glad that's over. Lets get on with things.

So - I need to catch up on a few 3BT's - you know - those things I'm grateful for!!!

I'll think back - and try to make my lists. (and I'll go backwards from yesterday - so they sit right on the blog - 'cuz ya know that I need it to look right - yes??)

10Aug08 - Today I'm grateful for -

• Long sleep-ins....to allow my body some rest and recuperation from my head-cold.

• A family that allows me to have long sleep-ins when I need them!!

• Good friends for company as we laze the afternoon away watching the Olympic highlights from Beijing!!

............then.................

09Aug08 - Today I'm grateful for -

• Amazing peeps - both young and old - from Saturday netball - that make me smile and laugh - until my cheeks hurt.

• 10 gorgeous 12-Years netball peeps that I had the honour to manage this past Rep Netball Season - and their wonderful parents.

• Celebrations at the Rep Presentation Dinner - good food, great friends, fun times.

............then.................

08Aug08 - Today I'm grateful for -

• The start of the Beijing 2008 Olympics!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE me some Olympic viewing. (guess I'll be lacking some sleep over the next 2 weeks!!!) GO YOU AUSSIES!!!

• Molly after she's had her hair clipped!! She's just even more cute, cuddly and fluffy.

• MissE performing and getting an award at school today - and me being able to be there to witness it. She's one very talented little vegemite. I'm so very proud of all she does.

............and lastly.................

07Aug08 - Today I'm grateful for -

• My good friend and neighbour not being badly hurt - when attacked by a pedestrian whilst driving her car. The car is damaged. She's shaken. But she's OK. (weird things really do happen)

• Good friends and coffee shops. Couldn't live without them!!

• Friends who really do understand - or at the very least - TRY to understand - what being adopted really means to me. Their validation and unconditional support have helped me heal and grow - in more ways than I could ever describe.

PHEW!!! I did it.

OK - back to your regular programming now!!!!!

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