Don't Mess With Mum!

Waiting on the world to change!

2008-10-09T10:41:00.001+11:00

Enjoy!

Grand Final win 40 - nil!!

2008-10-08T07:36:00.003+11:00

Did you watch the NRL Grand Final?!?

Manly 40 Melbourne Storm 0

Hubby, who is a big Manly fan, stayed at home while we went out for a Grand Final BBQ as he was feeling abit nervous about the match after what happened last year. Manly lost to Storm then!

Manly beat them 40 to nil! He got 40 text messages during the match!!! And is now thinking about his 40th which is coming soon!!

Ironic!!

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Water Fountain...but rather clever!

2008-10-07T09:17:00.002+11:00

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Canberra without a wallet!

2008-10-01T08:58:00.003+10:00

Hubby and kids decided to take a trip to Canberra for couple of days. Just a few kilometres away from the Capital I got a text message saying he had left his wallet at home!!!

No accomodation was booked....all those attractions to visit and ....no flipping wallet!!!

Somehow he managed to get some cash even without ID!! I don't think he robbed a bank! Can't wait for them to get home tonight and tell me all about it!!

Ho hum!

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Stop thief!!

2008-09-25T08:07:00.003+10:00

Yesterday, I went for my treatment and was already running late. Just before I got in, a lady across the road was screaming at a guy with glasses and a cap who was carrying some kind of machine, a till perhaps?? I was abit fazzled as seems alll happening abit quickly. A chinese man was shouting at her and I guess dialling his phone to get the police?

The guy seems a little calm though he was rushing to get the machine in the car....a silver Toyota Corolla! The lights were red and my instincts told me to memorise the car number plate which I did!! So sad as I always remember car number plates when I would much rather remember birthdays!!! Was unsure what to do next...write it down....give the lady my support...or......or dont get involved. All this was going on in circles in my head as I head in for my appointment!!!

Feeling guilty when I left my appointment but saw a police car in front of the florist, without hestitation I went in and told the police what I saw. The owner was a shaken older guy who just kept thanking me for giving more hopefully valuable information.

I hope I have helped someone.....it felt good anyway!

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Thank God Its Friday tmw!!

2008-09-18T21:04:00.004+10:00

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It was a very productive week at work and at home!! Thank god its Friday tmw...but then I thought ....mmmmm....already I know I have no chance to relax on the weekend!! Chinese treatment in the early morning on Saturday then my first born's indoor netball match. Then washing, cleaning catching up with the chores at home as being a full time employee doesnt leave much time for relaxation!!

Sunday, my second born's soccer presentation all morning then am cooking roast for some friends who are over from Melbourne!! So looking forward to catching up with them but heck....when am I going to have a chance to relax!?!? Might have a spare 4 minutes somehwere!!

Ho hum!!!

Face Painting

2008-09-15T08:31:00.003+10:00

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I helped out with face painting at my girl's school Fun Day on Saturday! It was my first attempt and I had an enjoyable day seeing all the kids faces when they look at the mirrors after the painting was done!

It was on the hottest day in September and luckily we sat under the trees as you can see in the picture!!

Woof Woof!

Another whinge from me!

2008-09-12T09:54:00.004+10:00

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I organised to get Yellow Fever injection ready for my trip to Sierra Leone, my birthplace, in November.

I got to the Medical Centre and was giving details to the receptionist. She asked me for my phone number and I said I didnt have one. No point in giving my mobile if I cant answer them!! She gave me a funny look as if so say no one walks around with a phone. I explained that I was Deaf therefore it would be useless giving a phone number if I cant answer it. She asked if I had another number like next of kin or a friend's. Well my next of kin is my husband who is also Deaf. Most of my close friends are Deaf so....pointless!!! Eventually she agreed to leave this part blank!

She asked me to wait so I did. I read a book and then about 45 minutes went by...thought..mmm...abit long for my liking so I went up to the reception to ask how much longer. She said she already called my name but I didn't hear her so she put be back down to the bottom of the queue. What a cheek!!

So, I thought to myself, breathe, breathe, breathe. Ok fine I ll just go back to my very warm seat and wait for my turn!! Another hour went past and I thought enough was enough. I asked at reception again to see if my name was any closer and she said that it would be about 20 minutes. I asked why some people who came after me was going before me?? She said they gave priority to private patients!!! F^cking hell! Why didn't they explain that to me so I can be totally prepared!! Now considering signing up with a health fund.

Back to my seat and this time I watched very hard to the receptionist each time she called out a name and it was mine!!! Hurrah!

Had a doctor who was Indian....has an extremely difficult Indian accent and communicating was hard...she was not willing to write down what she was saying so I got abit miffed with her! She started yelling at me and I explained she didnt need to yell just talk and I will do my best...didnt get very far but managed to reach to the point when we both agreed I just needed Yellow Fever injection and told me to go and wait by the door. There were 7 doors...which one....I asked which one and she just quickly pointed...still unclear...so I knocked on each door until the 3rd one!

Waited there for 5 minutes then a nurse came in mumbling away. Please....please!!! She was finally easy to follow and gave me the needle!! Arrgghh! But after 2.5 hours it was done and she said it was compulsory for me to sit outside the room for half an hour to ensure my body was taking it ok......god....couldn't wait another minute in that surgery!!!

So, thats my another whinge....another day....another obstacle over and done with!!! Breathe breathe breathe!!!

The Four Monkeys!

2008-09-08T13:44:00.010+10:00

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This is funny!!

Landscape

2008-09-08T10:44:00.003+10:00

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We rebuilt our house and been researching for plants for our garden as its going to be an expensive job. Got a quote that was 6 times more than we budgeted so decided to do it ourselves. Started looking in Ebay and discovered this site Plant Inspirations and got a quote back which was a fantastic price!! Thought to share this with you guys. Mind you it is pretty limited but good for people who just want a very low maintenance garden and knows very little about plants!!

This evening...

2008-09-04T17:33:00.002+10:00

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Going to be a busy evening!

Will be picking up a friend from Meadowbank Wharf in 22 minutes so thought to make use of the next 22 minutes!!

Hubby is on his way home from Newcastle...poor thing as he hoped to leave there at 1pm but nope...left at 4pm!! Will be stuck in traffic then has to drop work car to Parramatta before heading home.

I have to cook the famous chicken parmigiana with steamed vegies for dinner which will be at 6.30pm! At 6pm I have to make a snack for my first born who has Hip Hop tonight at 7.15pm for 45 minutes as the dinner will be too late for her as dont want her to throw it up...would have been such a waste!!

Then bring her home and get both girls in the bath and bed by 8.30...usual bedtime is 8 but because of her class ending at 8pm have to make an allowance for her to get ready. They are definitely not complaining!

Once that is done will have a nice glass of wine and catch up with this friend of ours who is staying as coming down from Brisbane for a few days!

Better go and pick him now.....xx

Netball...netball...and more netball!!!

2008-09-01T13:26:00.002+10:00

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My first born won her first Grand Final netball match last Saturday!!! God! What a match!!! Each quarter drew each time until they finally won 27 to 23!!! It was fantastic when the bell went...actually...went on a few minutes extra time. When the first bell went, the coach of the other team was so livid as everyone thought the bell meant the match ended thus wasting a few of their seconds to hope to catch up and win (no chance!).

Then when the time was up....all the girls ran and their mums....including myself of course!!! We ran up making a fool of ourselves without a care in the world hugging our daughters first then everyone....everyone....all the players....their mums...their dads....the coach....manager....the mascot even!!! It was a fantastic moment of happiness for everyone involved especially against that team. We last played them in the Semis and again that match was amazing...drew every quarter then full time then extra time....then extra time until we finally won two points up so they played in total 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!

My baby was also selected in the reps squad!! She was abit apprehensive as none of her friends are selected. At this age her friends are the most important people in their lives. I have discussed with her that she needs to open up her world and meet more and new people as it will do her a world of good! At the moment her world is very small so hopefully this will be a start of her exploring the wonderful world we live in!!!

A typical response!

2008-08-26T09:39:00.003+10:00

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I have started a series of treatments with Traditional Chinese Medicine for my tennis elbows....yes plural!!! Both arms are f8cked! I just like to share with you guys the typical response when I meet new people for the first time!

When I walked into the clinic and met the person who was doing it and he was talking away without looking at me. I had to stop him and explained that I needed to see his lips to read them as I am Deaf. Automatcially he looked straight at my ears!! What was he expecting to see?? Elephant ears, cauliflower ears, them little bits behind the ear, etc.

Them little bits in my ear are hearing aids!!! They do NOT help me to listen but just make me feel "connected" to the world. He started yelling at me thinking it will help.....grr....no need...just speak normally and we both will feel comfortable with each other!

Since then, things have been good and his gestures are building up each time I go in as has a very very thick chinese accent. His hands are amazing when they are working on my elbows!!! Few more sessions to go....

Winter Sucks

2008-08-20T10:05:00.002+10:00

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Reminds me of winter in England....poor guy!! After all that!!

Seussical has come to an end!!! Sob!

2008-08-19T07:51:00.003+10:00

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Last Friday was .....wow!! It was a lovely performance! Full on musical, even though I am profoundly Deaf I ensured I was in the front row with my family in order to be able to see easily as well as feeling the vibrations of the singing and dancing of the kids, my two girls included!!

The preparations went well....another session of hair teasing. Didn't I mention the infected finger?? Yes, after the first performance my finger was playing up so went to the doctor and she reckoned there was some kind of foreign body visiting my finger so it got infected! I am now on a course of antibiotics!

After 4 sessions, I got to know the kids more as well as meeting new parents. The benefit of that is I went to the netball rep trials the following Sunday and met up one of the new mums who helped out with Seussical otherwise I could have ended up all day alone not knowing anyone!!

If you have kids and have some time, worthwhile being involved in your kids activities!

Breathe! Breathe! Breathe!!

Finance tip...another one!

2008-08-19T07:50:00.000+10:00

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It is pretty obvious!!!

Pay off your credit card debt. Credit card debt is usually the debt with the most interest. So pay it off first. Better yet, don't accumulate it in the first place!

This is how it is done!! The making of Whoville folks!!

2008-08-14T09:26:00.004+10:00

The Making of Seussical!

2008-08-13T10:26:00.005+10:00

The finished product of hair teasing and spraying!!!

Seussical

2008-08-12T14:10:00.005+10:00

It is going to be a frantic week!!! Why???

Breathe
Breathe
Breathe

It will all work out well in the end.....what?..what????

Frantic because I volunteered to do the hair and make up for my girls school musical called Seussical!!! How many kids?? 50!!! How many performances?? 4! Crazy aren't I? Mind you I am not the only volunteer...thank god!

Yes! It had to be something like Seussical with heavy makeup and extravagant hairstyles!! Just in case for those who are trying to work out what Seussical is....a story with Dr Seuss!!! Cat in the Hat!!!

Did the first lot yesterday and it was successful...all done in 1 hour and 16 minutes!! LOL!

Breathe ...breathe...breathe.....3 more to go!!

Einstein Quote of the day!

2008-08-05T08:16:00.003+10:00

I never think of the future. It comes soon enough!

Perfect body!-- is it a myth??

2008-07-29T16:30:00.001+10:00

Hurray!! Cleo is getting the message across!!

Be yourself and love your body!!!

Guess where??

2008-07-26T20:07:00.000+10:00

A Poem....spellchecking!!

2008-07-24T09:37:00.000+10:00

THE TYPESETTER’S
KNIGHT MAYOR.

I have a spelling chequer
It came with my pea sea;
It plainly marques for my revue
Miss steaks eye cannot sea.

Eye strike a quay and right a word
And weight four it two say
Weather I am wrong or write-
It shows me strait away.

As soon as a mist ache is maid,
It nose bee four two late,
And eye can put the error rite,
It’s rarely, rarely grate.

I’ve run this poem threw it,
I’m shore yore pleased to no,
It’s letter perfect in it’s weigh.
My chequer tolled me sew.

Value your friendships

2008-07-24T07:22:00.001+10:00

This was sent to me by a very good school friend of mine who lives in Canada....so cute!

You're Beautiful in BSL..

2008-07-18T14:18:00.000+10:00

Its relaxing to watch!

Fascinating!!

2008-07-18T14:05:00.001+10:00

This is surreal!

The group is the chinese Deaf dance group.

Babysitting!!

2008-07-17T19:36:00.003+10:00

Minded seven 10 to 11 year old girls today and was rather not so much nervous but.... lets say....hoped that it would go well and not having them ending up bored.

In fact, it was such an easy thing to do as they entertained themselves all day dancing away using the Ipod and speakers which was on loan!!! Fantastic!! I managed to do 3 loads of washing dried and put away!!

So productive and made 5 mums happy!!

Deaf Music!!!

2008-07-10T20:46:00.002+10:00

The first of many........enjoy!

Another tip!

2008-07-09T09:27:00.001+10:00

Your career is your most valuable asset. Manage it with a higher priority than you would with any other investment. Remember that without this asset, you couldn't survive.

2008-07-08T17:30:00.003+10:00

Taken mid 2006 (I think!) in Manly, Sydney...my family....time for an updated photo!

Tips, Quotes and whatnot!

2008-07-04T09:49:00.001+10:00

Avoid debt to the extent possible. Student loans and mortgages can be "good debt", but even then, make paying them off a priority.

2008-07-03T13:00:00.001+10:00

Pay your bills on time. Avoid needless late fees and know how much money you actually have.