... are an odd concept.
Whilst watching an episode of Grey's Anatomy with the wife a while back, I couldn't help but comment on the nicknames of 'McDreamy' and 'McSteamy'.
I turn to the wife and ask - "What's mine?"
The wife pauses, then chuckles... "McMuffin"
I'll take that as a compliment. Somehow.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
U2 - 360° Tour (feat. Jay-Z)
For the husband's birthday I bought tix to the U2 concert and fully cemented my title of 'Bestest Wife EVER'!
The husband was so enthusiastic he wanted to line up at 9:00am even though U2 were only performing at 8:30pm. Finally he agreed to go at 3:00pm instead.
We rush to Gate 8 where we were told that Gate 24 was taking the first 3000 people into the inner circle. The excitement level rose significantly at the thought of being in this special section normally costing more than $300 per person. But unfortunately we just missed out. As we entered the stadium all disappointment left us as we saw 'The Claw' and hurried for the best standing position. We managed to get prime positions front and centre right up against the barrier of the 360° stage, which actually worked out in our favour as we didn't have to crane our neck to see the performance. And Bono was literally 2 metres away and we could see every fibre of him and every strand of hair and bead of sweat.
SET LIST:
Return of the Stingray Guitar
Beautiful Day
I Will Follow
Get On Your Boots
Magnificent
Mysterious Ways
Elevation
Until The End Of The World
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
North Star (An Acoustic Version)
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
In A Little While
Miss Sarejevo
City Of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Remix)
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Scarlet
Walk On
ENCORE
One
Where The Streets Have No Name
ENCORE 2
Ultraviolet (Light My Name)
With Or Without You
Moment Of Surrender
The husband was so enthusiastic he wanted to line up at 9:00am even though U2 were only performing at 8:30pm. Finally he agreed to go at 3:00pm instead.
We rush to Gate 8 where we were told that Gate 24 was taking the first 3000 people into the inner circle. The excitement level rose significantly at the thought of being in this special section normally costing more than $300 per person. But unfortunately we just missed out. As we entered the stadium all disappointment left us as we saw 'The Claw' and hurried for the best standing position. We managed to get prime positions front and centre right up against the barrier of the 360° stage, which actually worked out in our favour as we didn't have to crane our neck to see the performance. And Bono was literally 2 metres away and we could see every fibre of him and every strand of hair and bead of sweat.
It was an awesome night and I can't go on enough about how great it really was.
Jay-Z
Jay-Z singing Empire State of Mind
SET LIST:
Return of the Stingray Guitar
Beautiful Day
I Will Follow
Get On Your Boots
Magnificent
Mysterious Ways
Elevation
Until The End Of The World
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
North Star (An Acoustic Version)
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
In A Little While
Miss Sarejevo
City Of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Remix)
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Scarlet
Walk On
ENCORE
One
Where The Streets Have No Name
ENCORE 2
Ultraviolet (Light My Name)
With Or Without You
Moment Of Surrender
Friday, December 17, 2010
Shambles
Went out for dinner tonight and left the husband to his own devices.
He assured me he'd find his own dinner so I didn't have to cook for him.
And find he did.....
He assured me he'd find his own dinner so I didn't have to cook for him.
And find he did.....
Friday, December 10, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Stolen
My cousin and his wife and two kids are in Perth so we decided to catch up over dinner. His kids are fantastic, super friendly, fun and cute.
My brother has a strange fondness for squishing people's faces. I don't quite understand why, maybe it's to feel how chubby their cheeks are and to see how round someone's eyes can get when you mould their face with your palms.
Ten minutes hadn't passed when my brother asked my cousin's 3 year old daughter 'Little A' if he could squish her face. She complied, although I think she didn't quite understand what my brother was asking her.
It was cute seeing her cheeks being squished and she seemed to like this new game. So much so that she asked my brother if she could do it to him. How could he refuse that innocent smile and those big brown eyes?! So he bent down to her level and let her little outstretched hands squish his face.
As Little A's hands were squishing my brother's face she took a step forward to close the gap between them and with a chuckle she added her own spin to the game. Her head moved forward and knocked into his. My brother froze in surprise and shock. She squealed with laughter and joy at his surprise. This cheeky 3 year old just stole a smoo.
I love kids - they do and say the funniest things.
My brother has a strange fondness for squishing people's faces. I don't quite understand why, maybe it's to feel how chubby their cheeks are and to see how round someone's eyes can get when you mould their face with your palms.
Ten minutes hadn't passed when my brother asked my cousin's 3 year old daughter 'Little A' if he could squish her face. She complied, although I think she didn't quite understand what my brother was asking her.
It was cute seeing her cheeks being squished and she seemed to like this new game. So much so that she asked my brother if she could do it to him. How could he refuse that innocent smile and those big brown eyes?! So he bent down to her level and let her little outstretched hands squish his face.
As Little A's hands were squishing my brother's face she took a step forward to close the gap between them and with a chuckle she added her own spin to the game. Her head moved forward and knocked into his. My brother froze in surprise and shock. She squealed with laughter and joy at his surprise. This cheeky 3 year old just stole a smoo.
I love kids - they do and say the funniest things.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Launching Summer
Over the weekend the husband and I went to Hillarys Boat Harbour for the annual Launch of Summer Fireworks Show. It's a free event not to be missed and caters for young and old, friends and families.
It was a perfect evening lying on the sand relaxing and watching the sun set and the last few glimmers of light escape as children ran around playing and splashing in the shallow water.
The skies were lit up with amazing displays of colour and patterns.
And we finished the night off with some fish and chips.
Life just doesn't get any better then this.
It was a perfect evening lying on the sand relaxing and watching the sun set and the last few glimmers of light escape as children ran around playing and splashing in the shallow water.
The skies were lit up with amazing displays of colour and patterns.
A Thousand Fireflies
Alphabet in the Sky
If life was a cartoon, this will be electricity coming to zap us.
And we finished the night off with some fish and chips.
Life just doesn't get any better then this.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Last month the husband and I went to soak in some culture at the Art Gallery as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection was on display.
Although we know nothing about art it was fun to look around and point at the pieces we liked. I had always thought all the great Artists were old and died hundreds of years ago, but Picasso died in 1973 - which wasn't that long ago. That's mind boggling.
The exhibit doesn't allow any cameras but here are pictures I found on the internet of some of the artwork that stood out to us.
Enjoy!
Go check it out and see the real thing for yourself. These pictures do it no justice. The exhibit is only here till the end of January.
Although we know nothing about art it was fun to look around and point at the pieces we liked. I had always thought all the great Artists were old and died hundreds of years ago, but Picasso died in 1973 - which wasn't that long ago. That's mind boggling.
The exhibit doesn't allow any cameras but here are pictures I found on the internet of some of the artwork that stood out to us.
Enjoy!
Antonie Pevsner, Developable Surface, 1938-1939
John Tunnard, Psi, 1938
Vasily Kandinsky, Upward, 1929
Yves Tanguy, Promontory Palace, 1931
Go check it out and see the real thing for yourself. These pictures do it no justice. The exhibit is only here till the end of January.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
A Tale of the Peculiar Robber
The other morning I was awoken by some banging, thumping, stomping and shuffling. The source of the noise got closer. As I pried my eyes open, I see the husband searching for something, which actually is very common in our house. He asks if I've seen his antibiotics. I reply, "It was on the kitchen counter last night when you took them before bed."
He continues the hunt and the banging, thumping, stomping and shuffling gets louder. I roll out of bed to help. At our household I'm the resident investigator - because I'm good at finding things. I begin by retracing his steps - No luck. At this point I'm guessing the husband is running late for work because if it was a cartoon, steam would be spurting from his nose and ears.
I say a quick goodbye and hop back into bed.
But sleep escapes me.
....The hunt continues.
Now I'm the source of the noise. The cupboards and drawers are being opened and loudly banged shut. The furniture and appliances are getting thumped as I look underneath and behind them. I'm stomping from room to room and rifling through anything and everything - even the fridge and bins as all the contents get shuffled around.
The kitchen, bedrooms, living room, dining room, laundry and bathrooms have all been explored. I admit defeat.
We were robbed!!
By an uncharacteristic robber who isn't into laptops, cameras or a TV.
A very odd robber - who doesn't steal but instead, hides things.
This is where I found the treasure.
Gold Star for ME!!
Investigator Naomi - 1
Peculiar Robber - 1
...Till we meet again.
He continues the hunt and the banging, thumping, stomping and shuffling gets louder. I roll out of bed to help. At our household I'm the resident investigator - because I'm good at finding things. I begin by retracing his steps - No luck. At this point I'm guessing the husband is running late for work because if it was a cartoon, steam would be spurting from his nose and ears.
I say a quick goodbye and hop back into bed.
But sleep escapes me.
....The hunt continues.
Now I'm the source of the noise. The cupboards and drawers are being opened and loudly banged shut. The furniture and appliances are getting thumped as I look underneath and behind them. I'm stomping from room to room and rifling through anything and everything - even the fridge and bins as all the contents get shuffled around.
The kitchen, bedrooms, living room, dining room, laundry and bathrooms have all been explored. I admit defeat.
We were robbed!!
By an uncharacteristic robber who isn't into laptops, cameras or a TV.
A very odd robber - who doesn't steal but instead, hides things.
This is where I found the treasure.
Please excuse the dirt - he's due for a wash :)
Gold Star for ME!!
Investigator Naomi - 1
Peculiar Robber - 1
...Till we meet again.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Project 30
I've completed my ONE MONTH CHALLENGE!! WhoOooHooo!
So today there will be no photo.
And now I'm unsure whether I will continue with the project. I love the idea that if I do continue, I would have documented a small part of my life through photos for an entire year. The only issue is glancing back at the last 30 photos, some were lacking in inspiration, composition and honestly some were taken and posted because I had a challenge to complete.
My posting has also been virtually non-existent since I started and it's not because of a lack of silly things to express.
I'm extremely loving my last photo and happy to be stopping on a high note.
...maybe I should have called it Project 30.
So today there will be no photo.
And now I'm unsure whether I will continue with the project. I love the idea that if I do continue, I would have documented a small part of my life through photos for an entire year. The only issue is glancing back at the last 30 photos, some were lacking in inspiration, composition and honestly some were taken and posted because I had a challenge to complete.
My posting has also been virtually non-existent since I started and it's not because of a lack of silly things to express.
I'm extremely loving my last photo and happy to be stopping on a high note.
...maybe I should have called it Project 30.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
2010-11-10: Day 26
Tastes so good!
In my rush to eat as many as possible - I swallowed one.
And then chased it down with some hot water.
Is it just me or do silly things happen to everyone?
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
2010-11-08: Day 24
A few months ago I entered a competition - 'Live the Life of a Restaurant Reviewer'. First prize being Dinner for Two to the value of $150 every fortnight for a year at a great list of restaurants around Perth. It sounded fantastic. I desperatly wanted to win. Being a Restaurant Reviewer sounded like the ideal job - Paid to eat and then comment about it :)
Regrettably I didn't win the ideal job. Instead I came third (along with 999 others).
Regrettably I didn't win the ideal job. Instead I came third (along with 999 others).
Sunday, November 7, 2010
2010-11-07: Day 23
Inevitably there will be some days when not much is happening and consequently photo-wise it may be lacking. However this is not the case for today. I actually had quite a bit on and planned to take a photo out at dinner time with the family. Unfortunately I was starving and when the food arrived I scoffed it down without a thought.
Fortunately before dinner I snapped this.
Now I have two photos of flowers in three days.
This week will be better....hopefully.
Fortunately before dinner I snapped this.
Now I have two photos of flowers in three days.
This week will be better....hopefully.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
By popular demand
Two months ago the husband and I had a short holiday in Bali. The best word to describe the experience - 'Mayhem'. In hindsight it was to be expected, what with a group of 19 friends, staying in 3 different places with only a few bright sparks bringing their mobiles.
It began 9 months before the trip with an email the husband received from a friend who propositioned a 5 day, low cost trip to exotic Bali for the sole purpose of surfing (Partners Included). The husband hastily emails me to ask "Can we go? Can we go?" My response, "Um..err sure." And just like that, with not much thought, on complete impulse a trip was booked. As the months drew on more friends heard about the trip and jumped on the bandwagon.
The trip is full of stories of adventure, death threats, being lost, corrupt cops, dodgy hired equipment, scooters and much much more.
But my story is quite different. It's not glamorous or intriguing. Actually it's rather silly and embarrassing. And I can now laugh about it because two months have passed. Requested from 'The MoonCake Couple', because it's not enough they've told all our friends but have asked for it to be written and told in words and published online. Why? - To fully cement our friendship.
I'm sitting on the plane in a singlet and shorts freezing. I swear Air Asia cranks the a/c to make it so uncomfortably cold that people buy blankies and hot drinks to generate more income. Thankfully I packed a jumper and long pants on my carry on. The toilet cubicles are miniscule and wet with puddles. I try not to think about what the liquid is, what with people's bad aim and it being magnified with turbulence. So I devised a plan. As the plane was circling the runway preparing for take-off, the lights were turned off. Being the midnight flight, most of the passengers were sleepy and soon after it was quiet and everyone's eyes were closed. I looked around to double check everyone around me was sleeping. All clear!! I placed my jumper on my lap, took out my long pants and began to unbutton and unzip my shorts. It's surprisingly hard while sitting down and trying to slide my shorts off while being modest. But the plan was working. I managed to get my shorts down to my knees. With my legs in mid-air, unexpectedly all the lights on the plane turned on. I pause in sheer panic unsure whether I should continue with the plan hastily or abandon the idea altogether and pull up my shorts. Whilst evaluating my options I turn around wildly to see if anyone is awake.
My eyes meet my friend's eyes as he's giving me a perplexed look in his blurry state of just waking up. I quickly face forward and yank off my shorts and pull on my long pants while I try pretending nothing is happening. A few moments later I turn around to see my friend explaining to his girlfriend what he saw. They ask me what I'm doing and in humiliation I answer. His only response - I saw your underwear.
*shame*
For a long time after we didn't look each other in the eye.
It began 9 months before the trip with an email the husband received from a friend who propositioned a 5 day, low cost trip to exotic Bali for the sole purpose of surfing (Partners Included). The husband hastily emails me to ask "Can we go? Can we go?" My response, "Um..err sure." And just like that, with not much thought, on complete impulse a trip was booked. As the months drew on more friends heard about the trip and jumped on the bandwagon.
The trip is full of stories of adventure, death threats, being lost, corrupt cops, dodgy hired equipment, scooters and much much more.
But my story is quite different. It's not glamorous or intriguing. Actually it's rather silly and embarrassing. And I can now laugh about it because two months have passed. Requested from 'The MoonCake Couple', because it's not enough they've told all our friends but have asked for it to be written and told in words and published online. Why? - To fully cement our friendship.
I'm sitting on the plane in a singlet and shorts freezing. I swear Air Asia cranks the a/c to make it so uncomfortably cold that people buy blankies and hot drinks to generate more income. Thankfully I packed a jumper and long pants on my carry on. The toilet cubicles are miniscule and wet with puddles. I try not to think about what the liquid is, what with people's bad aim and it being magnified with turbulence. So I devised a plan. As the plane was circling the runway preparing for take-off, the lights were turned off. Being the midnight flight, most of the passengers were sleepy and soon after it was quiet and everyone's eyes were closed. I looked around to double check everyone around me was sleeping. All clear!! I placed my jumper on my lap, took out my long pants and began to unbutton and unzip my shorts. It's surprisingly hard while sitting down and trying to slide my shorts off while being modest. But the plan was working. I managed to get my shorts down to my knees. With my legs in mid-air, unexpectedly all the lights on the plane turned on. I pause in sheer panic unsure whether I should continue with the plan hastily or abandon the idea altogether and pull up my shorts. Whilst evaluating my options I turn around wildly to see if anyone is awake.
My eyes meet my friend's eyes as he's giving me a perplexed look in his blurry state of just waking up. I quickly face forward and yank off my shorts and pull on my long pants while I try pretending nothing is happening. A few moments later I turn around to see my friend explaining to his girlfriend what he saw. They ask me what I'm doing and in humiliation I answer. His only response - I saw your underwear.
*shame*
For a long time after we didn't look each other in the eye.
Friday, November 5, 2010
2010-11-05: Day 21
Poppies from my garden
I wanted to capture and highlight different angles of the poppies and make them the focus of the photo. I'm liking the blurred background and crooked angle of the photo.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
2010-11-04: Day 20 - Hotness
For those of you who don't live in Perth or have been under a rock recently, the stores have extended their trading hours. This is MONUMENTAL and deserving of a *pause* to add effect.
....Anyway this turn of events began this week. It's a step in the right direction. Gone are the days of grocery shopping only on Thursdays or Saturdays to realise mid-week you've run out of the essentials like bread or ice cream. And now there are more options to contain my boredom on weekday nights when nothing is on TV.
However I still only went to the store tonight - Thursday.
I am a Creature of Habit.
And on my adventure I found this:
It made me think of Japan - The Land of Greatness and Ingeniousness!
This HotCan magically turns hot in 3 simple steps.
....Anyway this turn of events began this week. It's a step in the right direction. Gone are the days of grocery shopping only on Thursdays or Saturdays to realise mid-week you've run out of the essentials like bread or ice cream. And now there are more options to contain my boredom on weekday nights when nothing is on TV.
However I still only went to the store tonight - Thursday.
I am a Creature of Habit.
And on my adventure I found this:
It made me think of Japan - The Land of Greatness and Ingeniousness!
This HotCan magically turns hot in 3 simple steps.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
2010-11-03: Day 19
At Valentino's in Northbridge
Liking the colours of this tealight candle holder and the shadows on the table from nearby trees.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
2010-10-31: Day 16
Plot:
Elizabeth Gilbert (Julia Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having – a husband, a house, a successful career – yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali.
Review:
It's quite a long movie and slow in some parts but there's some funny moments. It's not my type of movie but it's a great way to unwind and not think for a few hours and at the end everything works out for Gilbert. The highlight of the movie is seeing Italy, India and Bali. Makes me want to travel.
On a side note:
Adult movie tickets are $17.50 per person. WHAT THE??? That's extortion.
Back in my day tickets were $7.00 *chuckles* Not showing my age at all... I just have a good memory.
Tomorrow begins birthday month. Yay!! Bring on the celebrations!!!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
2010-10-30: Day 15
The husband cooked a Rib Eye Roast for dinner. And what's a blog for if I can't boast a little :) It was utterly amazing - Tender, juicy, pink in the middle and well seasoned. The photo doesn't do it justice.
Friday, October 29, 2010
2010-10-29: Day 14
Each week I look forward to opening up my letter box and seeing all the glossy catalogues full of weekly specials. I couldn't resist taking a photo of what I found as 'this weeks special'.
My ramblings are true.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
2010-10-28: Day 13
Made this at work today.
A little boy liked it so much he cried because I wouldn't give it to him :)
A little boy liked it so much he cried because I wouldn't give it to him :)
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