Category: Personal
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Tired legs. Tired mind.
With the local pool season pretty much over the time has come to increase my cardio at the gym again. I almost groaned. Seriously how times have changed. It used to be that running {at whatever pace} and I got along great guns. But like anything that requires fitness and practice this is no longer…
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A competitive girl’s guide to losing.
I’m not even really sure I’m equipped to write this post as I often struggle to run my own race. Blame an underlying competitive nature. I love to check out what other people are doing and compare myself with them. That’s all fine and dandy if it turns out you come out on top, but…
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Aussie Curves: Maxi Dress {She Wore What}
Nothing is better or easier or more comfortable than a maxi dress. Full stop. I love them, they’re amazing. Luckily around here with a jacket they can be worn pretty much all year round. When I opened that package from Missmel {it also contained the purple dress you guys LOVED} this black maxi was also…
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10 Random Things About Me.
A few of the Aussie Curves ladies decided to get together and decided to share 10 random things about themselves. GREAT! Awesome. I planned to join in straight away. But it turns out that NEW random facts about yourself on a blog like mine is tricky. So I opened a post and added bit by…
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Budget Fashionista: What’s a Budget Fashionista {Part 1}
Welcome to my Budget Fashionista series. A series that I aim to help you build and maintain a stylish wardrobe without breaking the bank. Tips and tricks for keeping with current trends and balancing that shopping budget! Because times have changed and being all woohoo and throwing money around is a thing of the past. For most…
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People are just nicer before 8am.
Earlier this week I found myself in Brisbane, waiting. For 6 hours, it turns out. I was prepared though. I had my camera, with new lens fitted and a plan to go for a wander. I dropped off my passenger and was in the city by 6:45am. Strolling through King Edward {I’m sure it was…
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5 Questions for The Healthy Chef
Last month I was offered the opportunity to send off some questions to Theresa the chef and mastermind behind The Healthy Chef. I’m always wary of “healthy chefs”, expecting them to tell me to replace full fat with low fat, sugar with artificial sweeteners… That sort of thing. I spent a bit of time researching…
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I’d quit my job if my husband asked me to BUT…
Yahoo posted an article the other day with the link title, Carrie Underwood says she would quit her job if her husband told her to and the internet explodes. So I clicked on it. OF COURSE. There’s not much to clarify Carrie’s comment, even the author of the article says there’s probably more to the…
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Aussie Curves: Androgynous {She Wore What}
Jacket – Autograph {2010} Top – ASOS Curve Pants – Torrid Shoes – Woman by Morrissey for BigW {2011} Most week’s as soon as I read the theme, I KNOW what I’m going to be wearing. This week, I had plenty of ideas but it turns out I have quite an androgynous style. Most of…
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Aussie Curves: Brisbane – Ladies Night!
Yesterday I hopped into my car and hit the road for Brisbane. A few of the local Aussie Curves ladies were getting together and there was chocolate on the horizon. I’d packed a big bottle of water, cranked the tunes and I was there before I knew it. Small road rage incident aside. He started…
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