Wedding Flashback

Today is a big day. Some people care, others don't. Me? I'm excited. I can't believe Prince William is getting married. Because he is a prince of my generation, I've always followed stories about him in the media. Heck, I've even wondered what it would be like to be a real bonafide princess. Well Kate Middleton will find out today. I'm happy for them both and hope their marriage is full of love and honesty and most of all, privacy!


Telle, over at FMS has inspired me to flashback to my own wedding, 4 years ago. I'd love to go back to my wedding day, I'd do a few things differently. I wish I took more photos and spent more time talking with everyone. The day whizzed past so quickly.


Here is my wedding:


Date: 2nd June 2007
Location: Hayman Island, The Whitsundays
Guests: 50
Weather: Tropical! Humid, overcast, rainy, sunny, windy, etc.
Wedding Dress: Designed by Karen Willis Holmes

About to walk down the aisle!

The vows

"We do"

My favourite photo from the wedding

The outdoor reception

Cutting of the cake. I didn't even get a slice, I was too busy running around. Dammit.

Flashback Monday

Busy with my newborn, I've missed quite a few flashbacks.

Well here you go. This will make up for weeks of not flashing back in time with me...

Flashback Friday.

East 17 - It's Alright


Wow, this song takes me back to 1994. I was in Year 7 at school. This came out the same week as the Year 7 disco. I snuck James in, because our disco was exclusive, barf, reserved for the few schools in the area and James went to a school closer to the Hills District. We danced all night and when this song came on, man, we cut up a rug together. Then my best friend at the time fainted, because she had been jabbed with immunisations that day (to trek to Nepal with her family in the school holidays!!) and her body just couldn't handle all the crazy viruses in her body, along with the subwoofers thumping and me, in her face, dancing and sweating away. Lucky for us, ALL the parents were waiting outside the gym for the disco to finish so she was whisked away.


What a night, what great memories. That friend went on to become an Olympic and Commonwealth Games cyclist and is still competing today. We still talk every now and then. So that's my Friday Flashback.


Have a great weekend everyone, xx

Flashback Friday.

Bette Midler - Baby Mine


I cannot listen to this song without crying. Even before I had Edward, this song always makes me cry. Whether I think about Dumbo, or the movie Beaches, it just evokes something deep in my heart.


I have been singing this to Edward all week, especially at bedtime. So this week's song is for my baby love Edward who we have started calling Teddy.


Happy Friday everyone xx

Flashback Friday.

Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing


Yes, I'm a day late. But that's ok when you have a newborn! This week's flashback is dedicated to my prince Edward. Cheesey song? Yes. But Aerosmith rock and this song is exactly how I feel about my newbie son.




Happy weekend everyone.




xxx

Flashback Friday.

Foo Fighters - Everlong (Acoustic Version)


Hello.
I've waited here for you.
Everlong.


Not long now till my baby arrives. I'm feeling everything I should be. Nerves. Excitement. Anxiety. Happiness. I just can't wait.


Happy weekend to you.

Flashback Friday.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole


This song makes me weep when I listen to it. I'm so excited and anxious about the birth of my little wee one, so soon. And hearing this just sets off the tears.


Happy weekend everyone,


xxx

Flashback - July 2008

I'm feeling very maternal today and looking at photos of when Abigail was born. I can't believe in a few weeks, I will have another newborn again.

I'm a little nervous about giving birth in Australia. Abigail was born in Singapore and my birth experience over there was fantastic. The level of care, the amount of attention, support and advice I received was outstanding.

I have heard horror stories of maternity wards, cravy midwives and lazy Obgyns but I know I am in good hands. My Obgyn is very qualified and respected. I feel very confident in his hands.

Here I am, in Abigail's nursery, the night before she was born. I loved that blue tee. I wore it everywhere in the last few weeks of my pregnancy and the local Singaporeans loved it too.

Here is Abigail, 3 days old. I look a mess of course, I forgot how little she was.

This is Abigail and I on discharge of the hospital. On my left was one of my favourite midwives who cared for me. On the right is the Head Lactaction Consultant who was fantastic. She was firm but supportive and understanding. The language barrier wasn't much of an issue, the hospital I gave birth in catered for locals but mostly expats.



Flashback Friday.

Fleetwood Mac - Landslide


I was fortunate enough to see Fleetwood Mac live in Sydney in 2009. Stevie Nicks is a living legend. She is amazingly talented. I cried when they sang this song, one of my favourite FM songs, Landslide.


Happy Friday everyone,


xxx

Flashback Friday.

Girlfriend - Girl's Life


Today's flashback is quite tragic I admit. But I was SUCH a fan of Girlfriend. Every girl my age was. This clip is just such a time warp. The lyrics are terrible. The outfits inexcusable. Dancing with a bunch of flowers? Hysterical.


Happy Friday everyone,


xx

Flashback Friday.

Shakespeare's Sister - Stay


This is probably my favourite song of 1992. The filmclip is abstract and bizarre. The song is the perfect love ballad though. Enjoy.


xxx

Flashback Friday.

Beastie Boys - Body Movin'


Top song from a seriously cool bunch of guys. I'm lucky enough to have seen the Beastie Boys once and they were fantastic. James and I heard a BB song on the radio yesterday and remembered how awesome they are.


Happy Friday afternoon.


xx

Flashback Friday.

Madonna - The Power of Goodbye


Here is today's flashback. One of my favourite Madonna songs. I loved this section of her career. The music was different to anything she had ever done.


Happy Friday everyone,


xx

Flashback Friday.

U2 - Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own (Live)


My first Friday Flashback of 2011 is dedicated to everyone.

Everyone out there who needs to hear this. You don't have to go it alone.

From the flood victims of QLD, NSW and VIC, to Lori of RRSAHM, and anyone else who is having a bad moment this week.

I've had my moments this week but no tears. I haven't let myself struggle without James here. I have to pick myself up and be strong for Abigail and myself.

Happy Friday everyone,

xx

Flashback Friday.

Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood

Last night the Gorillaz played in Sydney and I didn't go. Tickets weren't that expensive, but until last week, I thought I would be going to U2 this week already and didn't want to commit to 2 shows in 1 week.

Well, I didn't go to U2 and I'm kicking myself that I didn't go last night. Some friends on facebook said it was the best show they have ever seen, best live band setup, best this, best that.

Needless to say, I'm upset but I'll get over it.

This song is one of my favourites. Their clips are always brilliant. I'm stunned that Damon Albarn was so talented and successful with Blur and then managed to start another band who became just as, if not more, successful.

Flashback Friday.

Bjork - Hyperballad (Live on Jools Holland 1996)


My favourite Bjork song of all time. This live version of it is amazing. Bjork is in a league of her own. I think she is often misunderstood and criticised but at the end of the day, she is so talented.


This song is just so magnetic and powerful. Enjoy!


Robyn, a famous Swedish singer recently covered this song at the Polar Music Prize 2010, with Bjork sitting in the front row. Robyn's version is pretty amazing too.

Flashback Friday.

U2 - Stay (Faraway So Close)

I have tickets to U2's 360 Live Show in 2 weeks but can no longer attend. James is off to Singapore for business on the same day so I'm giving the tickets to my sister to sell to friends.

I'm not too bummed as I'll be 27 weeks pregnant and trekking out to Homebush for the night will be hard, especially if it's hot and humid.

I'll keep my happy memories of their show from 2006 and hope that they tour Australia one more time before they retire.

In the meantime, here is today's flashback. One of my ALL TIME favourite U2 songs. This song is brilliant, and I love the acoustic version played in this video.

Happy Friday everyone.

xx

Flashback

Me and James, dining in Niseko Ski Resort, Japan [February 2005]


I look so young here. Because I was. The sweet age of just 23.

James and I went to Japan for 3 weeks in February 2005 and visited Sapporo, skiied at Niseko, Rusutsu and La Pointe, ventured to Osaka and then Tokyo.

It was a trip of a lifetime, we had the best time ever. We still talk fondly of that trip, our memories are happy ones. We drank sake and beer every day, ate tempura and noodles, curries and sushi.

We skiied our hearts out in powder and froze our butts off every day.

I'd love to take Abigail to Japan to ski. The food, the scenery, but most of all, the people, are just amazing.

I love this photo so much. My life before marriage, before children...

Flashback Friday.

Roxette - Listen To Your Heart

Classic Friday tune.

My husband actually saw Roxette when they toured in the early 90's. I thought he was SO cool when he revealed this to me, in later years.

Happy Friday everyone.

xx

Flashback Friday.

Eddie Murphy / Rick James - Party All The Time

Happy Friday to everyone. Today's flashback is dedicated to my Dad because today is his 60th Birthday. A very special day indeed.

I helped my Mum organise a surprise party for him tonight, on board a luxury yacht on Sydney Harbour with his closest friends and family.

This week on the golf course, one of the invited guests let it slip to my Dad about the party tonight. Mum was devastated but got over it quickly. So Dad knows something is happening tonight, but has no idea what.

My family have organised babysitters, and bought new dresses. Ipods are charged and are full of his favourite music, canapes are being prepared as I write this and his favourite alcohol is being chilled below deck. We have a magician doing a short performance as well as a poker table set up so my Dad can play his favourite game on board too.

I made a DVD slide show of family photos which will run on the TV on board. And I bought a memory book too for all party guests to sign.

I'm heading down to this salon in a few hours to get waxed and have professional make-up applied too.

So think of me and my sister tonight, on board this yacht, dancing away on the harbour. The weather in Sydney is perfect today and hopefully will ensure a balmy night on the seas.