Wednesday write-up #34

EEEP - still haven’t loaded last week’s phoots! No need to panic (because I know you are), I have taken them, but I’ve had a major case of the lazies. You know how it is.

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  • All it takes is a couple of days of not going to the gym, for not going to the gym to feel reallllly good.
  • I am NOT a teacher. Last weekend the bf decided to learn how to drive a manual (stick shift) car. He’s been driving auto for years but needs manual practice for something we’re doing on the holiday. I can see why my parents got me driving lessons for Christmas one year!
  • I STILL haven’t sent my friend’s daughter her fourth birthday present. It got put in the spare room when we had friends over and has been sitting there ever since. I am a horrible person.

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Wednesday write-up #33

Look at that, hump day.

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  • Maxi dresses can be for people other than tall, tiny models. But they still wear them better.
  • The newsroom. A few weeks ago. It’s now over. It was cool.
  • Coming up with two ‘secrets’ about yourself, that are appropriate for work, is legit hard. Mine SUCK. It’s for team bonding.

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Wednesday write-up #32

Eep, lack of interesting food things lately…life has kind of got in the way. And by that I mean, I had to clean the house for our inspection tomorrow, and stuff.

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  • Due to the awesome shopping to be had in Dubai, my entire holiday savings will be depleted within days. Eep.
  • Our house can get really messy, really easily. One day I will be a domestic goddess. But not today.
  • It’s really easy to talk yourself out of going for a run. At least on those days I don’t have to talk myself into slogging it out on the elliptical. Better than nothing, right?

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Wednesday write-up #31

It’s such a cliche, but seriously, where has this year gone? It’s total proof that getting older is good for not-very-muchbutthe weather is slowly giving us hints of spring, so I’ll take it.

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  • Injections still suck. And they’re expensive. Under one month until our holiday now and I’ve just updated my tetanus booster, and received the wonderful Hep A immunisation. As I type I have a sore/dead arm (ow) and a lighter wallet. Awesome. But, y’know, better than getting sick. I am definitely risk averse.
  • More often than not, I’m just not a big night out girl anymore. Saturday night: one drink, hometime. Not boozed (I drove!), just…done.
  • I will definitely get excited and involved in work things….if I don’t think they’re silly. Mostly they’re silly, so I don’t. Unless there is wine.

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Wednesday write-up #30

This week is going fast. That is a good thing.

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  • If you try and run a little further each time you run, you can run a little further. I’ll be up to 6km before I know it! For now though, I’m at a piddly 900m (went for the full 1km but got the stitch…). I know it sounds like a pathetically small number to the fit runners out there, but remember, I’m a beginner - and it’s still three times better than where I was a couple of weeks ago!
  • Cinnamon roll muffins are crazy amounts of delicious and not good for you. Mini ones are 4 pts each, normal sized muffins are 8 pts. Glad I only ate a couple!
  • Three films in three days is about my limit, unless I’m watching them on the couch with chippies and a blanket.

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Wednesday write-up #29

So everyone is caught up in Olympic fever huh? I want to watch more of it, but given that all the competing happens when New Zealand is asleep, and I don’t have pay TV to be able to record/watch it, it’s kinda difficult. I end up with a couple of highlights shows and reading about it all online. Le sigh.

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  • Old friends are good friends and that sometimes you just have to remembering that some people are terrible at picking up the phone, but it doesn’t mean they like you any less.
  • Empire Records will never age. Also, Crossroads (yes the Britney Spears one). I know that last one is a bit of a poor choice, but it was actually perfect for a catch up with over the weekend. Complete with chips and dip, lollies, bubbly and Thai. Legit combination.
  • The movie cinema has popcorn flavour shakers. I have no idea what flavours but I’m going to try one on Friday night. I hope they’re tasty. Also, anyone else totally love mixing maltesers in with their popcorn? No? Just me? Try it.

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Wednesday write-up #28

My bad! Totally had this written up but must have pressed save instead of post! Here’s the Wednesday write-up, two days later…

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  • It’s easier than I think to be, and stay, positive. This has helped me crazy amounts in the last few weeks. Self doubt is easy too, but I’m locking that one down.
  • The reason everyone has gotten sick, and is staying sick this winter is because of this ‘90 day cold’ thing that’s going around. BF is STILL sick after having sick days at the end of May! Crazy!
  • I can keep sweating for at least 30 minutes after a crazy hard workout. But it feels great. TMI?

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Wednesday write-up #27

So it’s been awhile huh? Soz. Suffice to say, I was having way too much fun in Queenstown to check in (the lack of computer and only having a dumbphone helped!) and since we’ve been back it’s been go-go-go! Updates, and the weekly photo post will come at some stage!

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  • Your social life only really gets extremely busy and exciting when you’re actively saving money. The budget is now at the really tight end of the spectrum as my holiday is now under two months away - and I want to shop! Lots of waters in my future!
  • I definitely prefer the cold to the sweltering heat. Aforementioned holiday should be interesting, given it’s going to be 30-40 degrees celcius!
  • Newer model cars really are better. Probably time to consider selling my beloved cecil for an upgrade. Next year.

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Wednesday write-up #26

Hello!!! This Wednesday is especially brilliant because as well as being hump day, it’s also drink with a friend after work day, and my second to last of the working week. You’ll probably find out why shortly…

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  • Time fliiiiiiiiiiiies when you’re having fun. Queenstown this weekend!
  • The positivity thing actually isn’t too hard. Just have to train yourself to approach situations differently, be honest with yourself and sometimes take a step back to see the bigger picture. So far, so good.
  • ‘Kill them with kindness’ can sometimes be a legitimate technique.

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Wednesday write-up #25

This is definitely a sloooooooow moving week. There is so much going on in my head and so much being added to my ‘to do’ and ‘want at some stage’ lists, but the days are just going by so slowly! 

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  • The cross trainer at the gym isn’t as evil as I thought it was. YEARS ago when I went to the gym I used to hate hate hate it. It always hurt from the moment I started. Last night, not so and I got a massive sweat on and a great workout in just 30 minutes. At which point I headed to the bike. I’m finding winter night workouts are the best - the gym is always near empty and it definitely takes the chill off!
  • Some things are just too hard without a stand mixer. Honest. I did try. But I should realllly get one. Ok?
  • Something I already knew. When sales people call you and book in a coffee, but “they know you’re not in the market at this stage, it’s just an introduction”, it’s never just an introduction. AND they stiffed me on the coffee. Bah-hum-bug!

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