Sunday, August 31, 2008
Sunday Pasta Sauce!!
On Saturday night, we went out and celebrated Jeanne's Hen's Night! She is one of my friends who is getting married next saturday!! WHOO HOO Congratulations Jeanne!! (im sure u will see alot of pics on facebook!!)
Today was a quiet, but good day. Although I was late (and in turn made Josh late) for church.So after we had lunch at the food court as usual, and then, for the first time this year (I am NOT exaggerating), instead of playing dota with the guys, he actually went shopping with me!! And not only that, he actually accompanied me on my errands (ie, grocery shop at Coles for staples, grocery shop at the Fresh Food suppliers for healthy veg)!! THank you hun!! i had a good time looking at laptops in the city, AND in office works. I then dropped him home, and drove home. Spent a lazy afternoon with Milo curled up infront of the TV, unloaded the groceries, did my laundry, folded my clothes, did the dishes.. and.. cooked dinner for the next few days!!! :)
OKay here's the background:
Afew months back, Aaron came over for dinner, and he cooked this amazing seafood pasta sauce..from scratch!! Not only did that save him alot of money (premade pasta sauce costs about $3 a jar as compared to diced tomatoes that are 39 cents a can) So i decided that i would incorporate that into my otherwise limited receipes.
I swear i did everything he did!!
Unfortunately, not only did the freaking pasta sauce look like a bloody soup, there wasnt really much taste to it. (Think i added too much water!!). But oh well, its passable as my first attempt.. so much so that thats what ill be eating for the whole of Monday and Tuesday's meals.
Oh well! There's always Wednesday.. :)
deb's outta there..
DEbBy [8/31/2008 11:21:00 PM]
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
why is it that when you are depressed, you dont feel like doing anything you like doing? Even if you have all the time, the freedom and maybe the money (not that i have any) in the world.. Whats the point?
When i get depressed all i do is want to sleep. Yes, i sleep alot when im sad, hurt, angry, confused or depressed. I hide in my bed, and i get under my covers, maybe turn my heater on, hold Milo for abit, put my head into my pillow, and away i go. The TV helps to drown out the silence. Monday night was superbad. I got to bed at 8.30pm.. and stayed there till 1pm the next day.
why is leaving so DAMN hard??
Again im at this place.. which i thought id left so far behind.
I just cant break it to my heart..deb's outta there..
DEbBy [8/28/2008 12:53:00 AM]
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Monday, August 25, 2008
My Singapore Holiday..
I’m back in good old Adelaide. This past week was sooo, incredibly much fun!!
Some highlights:
- My Grandfather’s birthday dinner, not to mention all the other family lunches and dinners that we had together as a family. I miss them already. Be it Soup Kitchen, or just chillin at Mama’s house.. was soo good.
- The Sunday lunch sessions with the youth – riding in Zq’s and Amy’s cars.. changing songs on their iPods with Shu Ai.
- Miss Clarity Café with Sash, Amy, Shu Ai, Sam. Haha the BETS we MADE. I won a bet.. and then seconds later being smashed to the ground by zq’s sms that brought diplomacy. Hahaha I STILL OWE Sash 3 bucks but oh well he’ll forget about it.
- Herbs and Spices Indian (free pappadum) dinner with Gene, Rach, Shu Ai, Sam, Bec, Zq, Amy & Sash. Hahah and I AM NOT A CHEAPPOO… Sam is rich btw..
- Playing Pictionary as a team with Sashi – WE ROCK!! WE MADE IT! THOUGH WE HAD OUR BACKS UP AGAINST THE WALL..- our song anthem. hahahahaha *Dances our Victory Dance while Sam, Shu Ai and Bec look on.. DEFEATED!!!* We definitely have to do that again. (okay for further clarifications, go to Sam’s blog and view her tagboard and posts)..
- Jogging with Sashi (& Pastor Wilson) – First, Sash and me jogged at Pierce Reservior – he must have done at least 5km, whilst I aka the slacker, did about 2.5-3km, and walked half the way. Then on Thursday, Sashi and Pastor Wilson and I did a run at East Coast Park – They ran and I walked ALL THE WAY.. Haha but it was such a nice walk, with the slight breeze and the seaview… how romantic. Haha I was walking by myself whilst sash n pastor Wilson were sooo far ahead.
- The times spent hanging with my sisters, Sam and Bec (and Sashi) haha. In Sash’s car, going places with Sam.
- The Late Night Supper with Shu Ai, where we learnt bout our love languages (and those around us too). Btw, I think my love language is primarily spending quality time with others, and through the touch. What’s yours??
- The msning, and smsing with various people.
- Hanging with Gaius – was an awesome catch up session, AYE?! AHAHAHAH. (well, for me). Don’t know how he felt.. I bet it was good for him too though haha
- The High-Tea at Marriott Hotel combined with a Swissotel stayover on the 56th floor, with three of my best friends, Rach, Jame and Mann to cap things off. This was the ultimate girls night.. high tea, shopping, more shopping, movies, facial masks, foot spas (in the bath tub), hair dyeing, manicures and pedicures.. you name it!!! Talking, laughing, eating Maccas and catching up, sleeping.. Smelli and Smelly right Jame? Haha. There was even a fireworks display just for us (okay, and the whole of Singapore) to watch but we caught it live at City Hall. I miss all of you very much. I love that we can pick up where we left off, and never even miss a beat. I love that after 22 years, we’re still all really, really, really close friends. I love that no matter what I do or say (and believe me, that can be a lot), you guys still love and accept me and still talk to me no matter how angry I make you. Hahahaha. EMAIL ME AHHHH and DON’T TELL ME UR TIRED/SLEEPY. hahaha
- The airport. How you guys came to send me off. Thank you!! Esp to Sash – thanks for the present!! I cant believe you gave me that!!! Haha I really appreciate it. My eyeballs nearly fell out of my sockets when I saw it. And also Thanks to Derek, Huimin, Zq, Amy, Max, Jaylord, Jeremiah, Sash and my whole family for coming to send me off. T3 is sooo damn big I nearly missed my flight running towards Gate 13.
Sigh. Only about.. 102 more days to go.. yes pple.. haha
It was a fantastic holiday.
deb's outta there..
DEbBy [8/25/2008 04:55:00 PM]
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Reflections
Before I say something incriminating, just for the record, I will say that No, I am not a Nazi. No, I am not a perfectionist. And, No, I am not a control freak. I will say, however, that I am a healthy and fit individual that leads a successful, well-balanced, happy and fulfilling life, with people (and cats) in it to love and be thankful for.
Anyway, as most of you know, during the course of the year, I break living my life into mini sections, and each one of these sections ends with a break or holiday. Be it on annual leave days, or on long weekends, jetting of to Sydney, or Kangaroo Island or Burra (a small mining town that is 200Km out of Adelaide) or Singapore (in about a day’s time), its always a good, welcoming break. A chance for me to take a step back and re-evaluate the general direction of my life.
I am a firm believer that I don’t have to wait for success to come for me to start living like I’m a success. I also believe that how you live is completely by your choice. Maybe afterwhich then someone or some incident shines a spotlight on your life, then people start taking notice of your successes.
Dreams are the seedlings of reality. Goals and direction in life are both very awesome to have, but if I don’t start putting little tiny steps towards these in my everyday life, all I’ll have is dreams, that will or may never be fulfilled.
So, before I close the section of June to August 2008 (my last mini-break was in June), I need to stop and take a look at my life and ask the hard questions…
1) What sort of person do I want to be known for (What Qualities do I want?)
I want to be known as being an honest, trustworthy, hardworking, efficient, friendly, inspiring, successful, cheerful, loving life and most importantly, being happy. A person that is very self-motivated. A person that strives to be healthy by eating right and exercising well. To be a successful voice teacher, as well as a financial planner. To be able to love Josh and Milo and my family with all that I am.
2) With that in mind, what do I need to work on?
I think I need to work on being more honest. And being more hardworking in my job (and not slacking off when there’s nothing to do). Facebooking anyone?!
3) Am I happy in my career choices? How am I advancing in them?
Yes I am happy. My exam on my first subject is on the 29th of August 2008 to finish it off. I need to devote more time to study when I return. Also, my assessments in voice training are coming up. I need to work at improving my voice, and practice at teaching others. Sitting in on more lessons too.
4) What goals do I have for the next 4 months?
- Finish my exam, and start on my 2nd subject.
- Fufill my LHSS Sit-In lesson requirement.
- Learn to be more honest.
- Keep at my exercise program, and increase it as summer rolls around.
- Keep working and building healthy eating habits.
- Being more in-tune with God. Like, set up a “once-every two days” schedule or something.
In December, before my next big break, I will take another step back, and go over these goals - have I accomplished what I wanted? Has what I accomplished put me one step in my life's direction? Until then, I have Singapore to look forward to! in a day's time.....
1 day.. 1 day.. 1 DAY!!
deb's outta there..
DEbBy [8/14/2008 01:35:00 PM]
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
IM sOO eXciteeDDDD!!
Over this past few days, I must have typed the phrase “IM so ExCITED!!!” like, seriously, 50 billion times… but nonetheless, this phrase has not lost all meaning.. in about 3 days from now, YES, 3 days people! (I’ve been counting!!!) haha
Yes I will be in Singapore for the coming weekend and the next. Ill be there from the 16th to the 24th!!! And yes again, IM SOOO EXCITEDD!! Haah but oh well, since its in the middle of winter, ive ahem, piled on the kilos (for insulation) hehehe oh well so what if im a little chubster? Its my holiday!
Oh yes, before I forget, Milo is well again!! Yes, after a (very expensive) trip to the vet, which gave him a full check up, pain relief shot and some antibiotics to take home with him, he is running around as usual, upsetting my bins, (trying to) pee on my couch and literally, walking all over me when I fall asleep. Yesterday was funny – Josh was lying down, watching TV, and who should come along – little MILo! Who chose to plant himself on Josh’s chest, obstructing his view.
I am so incredibly relieved.
Yay! Go the little chubster!!!! (and the BIG one).
deb's outta there..
DEbBy [8/12/2008 05:57:00 PM]
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IM sOO eXciteeDDDD!!
Over this past few days, I must have typed the phrase “IM so ExCITED!!!” like, seriously, 50 billion times… but nonetheless, this phrase has not lost all meaning.. in about 3 days from now, YES, 3 days people! (I’ve been counting!!!) haha
Yes I will be in Singapore for the coming weekend and the next. Ill be there from the 16th to the 24th!!! And yes again, IM SOOO EXCITEDD!! Haah but oh well, since its in the middle of winter, ive ahem, piled on the kilos (for insulation) hehehe oh well so what if im a little chubster? Its my holiday!
Oh yes, before I forget, Milo is well again!! Yes, after a (very expensive) trip to the vet, which gave him a full check up, pain relief shot and some antibiotics to take home with him, he is running around as usual, upsetting my bins, (trying to) pee on my couch and literally, walking all over me when I fall asleep. Yesterday was funny – Josh was lying down, watching TV, and who should come along – little MILo! Who chose to plant himself on Josh’s chest, obstructing his view.
I am so incredibly relieved.
Yay! Go the little chubster!!!! (and the BIG one).
deb's outta there..
DEbBy [8/12/2008 05:57:00 PM]
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