Summer in Sydney? Hardly. I can count on one hand, the days of sunshine and temps over 30'c. This has been the coldest summer since the 1960's. While the rest of Australia has battled heat waves, flooding, cyclones, fires and storms, Sydney has been wet and humid and drab. It's so sad and miserable.
So I'm declaring summer over. With only 3 weeks till Autumn arrives, I am looking forward to the change in seasons.
Current Book
Donna Hay magazines, Michelle Bridges 'Crunch Time' cookbook and Bill Granger 'Basics'.
Current Playlist
- Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness. This song is so fitting for our drab weather. Love her or hate her (and there are alot of haters!) her voice is haunting and beautiful at once.
- Bon Iver - Michicant. I've proclaimed my love for Bon Iver many times. This song is so beautiful. I am counting down the weeks till their show at the Opera House.
- Givers - Up, Up, Up. This song is adorable. Listen now!
- Active Child - Hanging On. A dreampop chillwave song if I've ever heard one. This is so lovely.
- The Joy Formidable - Whirring. Cute as a button, this Welsh band have a distinct indie/alt sound. This reminds me of watching Recovery on ABC as a teenager.
- Yuck - Get Away. These Brit rock lads sound like 90's rockers Sonic Youth. Great track.
- Florence and The Machine - Take Care (Drake cover)
- M83 - Wait. One of my favourite songs from the new album, this is dreamy.
- M83 - Midnight City (Live in Sydney at Laneway Festival). I was there, and this was brilliant. AND I get to see them again at Coachella in 10 weeks!
Current Colour
Grey for clouds. Green for my lawn which is growing at Olympic speeds. Red for the gym.
Current Drink
Water. Up n Go Vive. Coffee. But I'm dreaming about mexican beer that I'll be drinking whilst in LA.
Current Food
Yoghurt. Cereal. Buffalo Mozzarella. Tuna salad. Dumplings. Noodles. Chicken schnitzel. Fresh rolls.
Current Favourite Show
Gossip Girl, Wife Swap, One Born Every Minute, Spicks and Specks and Modern Family.
Current Wish List
* Faster metabolism
* Edward's teething pain to subside
* Sunshine
* Lunch at Cafe Sopra
Current Triumphs
* Went to the gym EVERY day last week except Friday. Did 2 x spin classes.
* Have lost nearly 3kgs since 'Operation Get Fit' began.
* Booked in to see a new therapist to get some advice about my anxiety. This is a BIG deal for me & I'm excited and relieved.
Current Abigail
She had a rough week last week at Pre-School. Her little friend was absent both days so she was a little lonely. And a boy with behavioural issues was bullying her all day last Wednesday. She came home with some red marks on her and I discussed with her teacher. Apparently this boy hits several children and requires 1-on-1 attention so hopefully things will calm down soon. At the moment, she loves Shrek, Toy Story books, saladas for lunch, and had the best time with her Aunty and her boyfriend who babysit the kids on Sunday.
Current Edward
The little man is teething at the moment. Which is hellish. Lots of tears, pulling of the ears, irritability and general sookiness. He eats MORE than his older sister and devours whole sandwiches, pasta, meatloaf, spag bol, and veggies. He loves bathtime, clapping, playing with Abi's toys like Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and going in the car.
Current Celeb Crush
Clooney. Getting better with age.
Current #1 Blessing
Edward and Abi are my blessings each and every month. But over the summer especially. Spending so much time together over the Xmas/holiday period makes me realise how truly blessed I am. Here they are, playing in the playroom together.
Current Excitement
* Going to the beach house next weekend for some R&R. Hoping for some sunshine too.
* Going to the gym with a friend. It's much easier going to a class when you have company. Thanks Leesh!
* Edward's 1st Birthday in 1 month which is going to be vintage circus themed.
Current App
Calorie King. Now I think twice before hitting the pantry. Did you know a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 852 calories?! Oh the humanity!
