Bridgets
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
2009 a year where we all need to redefine
bridgets , congratulations, well done, you have arrived at another year... Can you remember how long ago the "NEW MILLENIUM" was it 7, 8 or 9 years ago? Can you believe it, it was actually 1999 rolling into 2000 which means it was 9 years ago.
I think 2009 is the best year to redefine who you are. I believe with Obama at the US helm, they will be re-defining who is "America" , and I know if there are going to be massive global re'acquaintences with big issues, then it's a great time for us to do the same.
New Year's resolutions (like any "new starting point") is a great mental full stop to things that happened last year. Whether you chose to repeat behaviours, drag along stuff from 2008 , is totally up to you!
Personally I'm going to spend the next 2-3 days mentally clarifying what it is I really want this year, and then I will put pen to paper.
My resolutions will be a mix of goals and affirmations. It's much easier to achieve, more rewarding and gives you a purpose for change.
It's a bit airy-fairy - but it is New Year's Day! HAve fun, drink lots of water and this morning when i woke and saw a transvestite promoting make-up on telly - I knew this year was going to be special. RUN with it team x Bridge
I think 2009 is the best year to redefine who you are. I believe with Obama at the US helm, they will be re-defining who is "America" , and I know if there are going to be massive global re'acquaintences with big issues, then it's a great time for us to do the same.
New Year's resolutions (like any "new starting point") is a great mental full stop to things that happened last year. Whether you chose to repeat behaviours, drag along stuff from 2008 , is totally up to you!
Personally I'm going to spend the next 2-3 days mentally clarifying what it is I really want this year, and then I will put pen to paper.
My resolutions will be a mix of goals and affirmations. It's much easier to achieve, more rewarding and gives you a purpose for change.
It's a bit airy-fairy - but it is New Year's Day! HAve fun, drink lots of water and this morning when i woke and saw a transvestite promoting make-up on telly - I knew this year was going to be special. RUN with it team x Bridge
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
New Year's Eve jitters
Bridgets et al,
This may sound strange - but after chatting to my confidant, Sarah AKA Smiley Cyrus (nah- we are still working on her stage name), it became evident that tonight is the first time i have been out-out in ages. Well - that's not totally true - I did go to the John Flynn Ball in November and ended up at the atrium at Juptiers, wondering "what on Earth am I doing here - bed is calling out big time and is probably more fun than this joint".
But where do, mums- fattish- curvaceous- can't-afford-plastic-work-yet, go? That's right, we have bbqs at home with our mates, in the safety of our yards.
So maybe that's why I am a little nervous about heading out tonight. I know already that we are going to the casino (a big thumbs down) - but we will try to get into a place called EAST - promises to be a little like a Mlebourne club - wow, that's pealing back the cob-webs from my memory.
Ok, what is it that I really want in a good night out. And correct, one night stands with strangers is no where on the list... yuk!
I would like a smallish meal, lots of champagne (that doesn't give you a headache), a multitude of interesting people to talk with (gals and guys - I don't care - I just enjoy meeting people), a dance floor where i can swing my arms about like Peter Garrett without running the risk of hitting people (like I was at the Carestaff break-up party)! and a well stocked , easy to access toilet.
Hmm... maybe I will be more happy tonight if i change my expectations...
Maybe if I want cheap champagne, buy some nurofen today, eat a kebab at midnight for substance, stagger over to the Casino (carrying my shoes in my hand), dance in the crowded Prince Albert Bar with scrubbers (no offence scrubbers) - and keep drinking so i don't notice the abnoxious mess in the loos and lack of toilet paper. Then Maybe i will have a "great night mate!"
That's it! Next year I will organise a bbq here for all my mates - we can frock up - I promise I will have rolls and rolls of loo paper, the lounge can be the dance floor and plenty of seats and beds for weary bodies!
Happy New Years and bring it on 2009! It's going to be FUN and exciting and A fantastic year for all - I can feel it in my waters....bye bridget
This may sound strange - but after chatting to my confidant, Sarah AKA Smiley Cyrus (nah- we are still working on her stage name), it became evident that tonight is the first time i have been out-out in ages. Well - that's not totally true - I did go to the John Flynn Ball in November and ended up at the atrium at Juptiers, wondering "what on Earth am I doing here - bed is calling out big time and is probably more fun than this joint".
But where do, mums- fattish- curvaceous- can't-afford-plastic-work-yet, go? That's right, we have bbqs at home with our mates, in the safety of our yards.
So maybe that's why I am a little nervous about heading out tonight. I know already that we are going to the casino (a big thumbs down) - but we will try to get into a place called EAST - promises to be a little like a Mlebourne club - wow, that's pealing back the cob-webs from my memory.
Ok, what is it that I really want in a good night out. And correct, one night stands with strangers is no where on the list... yuk!
I would like a smallish meal, lots of champagne (that doesn't give you a headache), a multitude of interesting people to talk with (gals and guys - I don't care - I just enjoy meeting people), a dance floor where i can swing my arms about like Peter Garrett without running the risk of hitting people (like I was at the Carestaff break-up party)! and a well stocked , easy to access toilet.
Hmm... maybe I will be more happy tonight if i change my expectations...
Maybe if I want cheap champagne, buy some nurofen today, eat a kebab at midnight for substance, stagger over to the Casino (carrying my shoes in my hand), dance in the crowded Prince Albert Bar with scrubbers (no offence scrubbers) - and keep drinking so i don't notice the abnoxious mess in the loos and lack of toilet paper. Then Maybe i will have a "great night mate!"
That's it! Next year I will organise a bbq here for all my mates - we can frock up - I promise I will have rolls and rolls of loo paper, the lounge can be the dance floor and plenty of seats and beds for weary bodies!
Happy New Years and bring it on 2009! It's going to be FUN and exciting and A fantastic year for all - I can feel it in my waters....bye bridget
Monday, December 29, 2008
Motherly moments
Bridgets, I think that One of the best things about being a mum, is the access to free hugs. All the time.. kids can never say "no". Well mine can't yet, even if they wanted to, because they are still small.
It's when you get those sneak-hugs in that you feel a little bit of love flowing back the other way from child to parent. I reckon I will be one of those mums who is still trying to get sneak-hugs when the kids are staying for holidays, and have their own family. cheers Bridget
It's when you get those sneak-hugs in that you feel a little bit of love flowing back the other way from child to parent. I reckon I will be one of those mums who is still trying to get sneak-hugs when the kids are staying for holidays, and have their own family. cheers Bridget
Saturday, December 27, 2008
The verdict is guilty!
Bridgets the verdict is final - sugar is bad
Poop! The allergy test i got back the other day said i am allergic to bakers yeast, brewers yeast, peanuts, eggs , cranberries and sugar!!! That's seriously 75% of my diet gone - well this is going to be an interesting year.
But the prospects are exciting. For the first time in a very long time, i may be able to get my asthma under control! That would be sensational!
I am putting more and more diets together and will be posting them under the byebyebridget website. I will be putting one together for myself later today (just don't know what to do with the left over, scrump-didley-umpscious fruit mince tarts - freeze them I guess).
I will post my allergy results when i receive them via email. They are the same as the kit for sale in the Hello Shopping. The best investment i have made in my healht in ages!
bridget in health
Poop! The allergy test i got back the other day said i am allergic to bakers yeast, brewers yeast, peanuts, eggs , cranberries and sugar!!! That's seriously 75% of my diet gone - well this is going to be an interesting year.
But the prospects are exciting. For the first time in a very long time, i may be able to get my asthma under control! That would be sensational!
I am putting more and more diets together and will be posting them under the byebyebridget website. I will be putting one together for myself later today (just don't know what to do with the left over, scrump-didley-umpscious fruit mince tarts - freeze them I guess).
I will post my allergy results when i receive them via email. They are the same as the kit for sale in the Hello Shopping. The best investment i have made in my healht in ages!
bridget in health
Friday, December 26, 2008
Chirstmas aftermath
Bridgets
Giddy-up, Santa has come and gone for yet another year.
He was generous, as usual, but not ridiculous, with the kids. They all got a bean bag (despite the fact he had issues filling the bags and spilt the beans all over the lawn - very difficult to explain why snow didn't melt in the heat!!) and the fact that their dad brought them around without the "heads-up-we-are-on-our-way" phone call so santa had only filled one! The other two arrived auspicously 20 mins later after I had "found them accross the road where santa must have dropped them off the sleigh". Good grief!
The mini snooker table/hover hockey/table tennis table is awsome. My girlfriend, Janey, is like Mrs Claus and as usual sent millions of presents which always puts massive smiles on our dials....
We had a relaxing day - yummy food and laughs, air-con and swimming. All the essential ingredients for a happy Christmas Day. Now everyone has gone in all directions. I am left with Maisy and we are going to have some relaxing fun. We have decided to eat out every night (now that is Christmas to my ears) and pretend we are away on holidays - swimming at the beach, mid day naps and i will be entering 21 years of knowledge from my head to the byebye website, not to mention finish a few booklets so they are available on line and I must seal the pool pavers (I have been putting the boy-job off for at least 18 months now).
adios bridget in health
Giddy-up, Santa has come and gone for yet another year.
He was generous, as usual, but not ridiculous, with the kids. They all got a bean bag (despite the fact he had issues filling the bags and spilt the beans all over the lawn - very difficult to explain why snow didn't melt in the heat!!) and the fact that their dad brought them around without the "heads-up-we-are-on-our-way" phone call so santa had only filled one! The other two arrived auspicously 20 mins later after I had "found them accross the road where santa must have dropped them off the sleigh". Good grief!
The mini snooker table/hover hockey/table tennis table is awsome. My girlfriend, Janey, is like Mrs Claus and as usual sent millions of presents which always puts massive smiles on our dials....
We had a relaxing day - yummy food and laughs, air-con and swimming. All the essential ingredients for a happy Christmas Day. Now everyone has gone in all directions. I am left with Maisy and we are going to have some relaxing fun. We have decided to eat out every night (now that is Christmas to my ears) and pretend we are away on holidays - swimming at the beach, mid day naps and i will be entering 21 years of knowledge from my head to the byebye website, not to mention finish a few booklets so they are available on line and I must seal the pool pavers (I have been putting the boy-job off for at least 18 months now).
adios bridget in health
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
"be there" this Christmas
Bridget et al
Merry Christmas one and all.
Even though i am sitting finishing off a few things on byebyebridget.com, and watching a classic: Alandin does Morocco (Can't remember the title) all is good. I actually like a bit of down time - a bit of me time. I can be the "Life of the party" and love people, but having some down time helps keep the balance (and essential).
Do you ever find that you mind can get wound up like a spring when you are always busy, talking, giving advice, energy, racing around buying, being a parent, working etc.... the only times my spring uncoils are when i exercise (which is at least daily) , when i am on my own either outside for 5 minutes at night, or relcining on the couch (which is very rare). When i do have these "unwinding moments" I totally relax. The more you practice the better you become at relaxing.
A great mentor of mine, whom I have only known a short time, is Ronnie Kagan (he has written a book called The Winning Way and worth the read if you are in business). He does yoga, relaxation etc every day. What a great mentor!
Seeing as i make the time to relax, I tell myself "to relax" and tell myself " shutting all thoughts our is the same as a 2 hours sleep".
My body responds well. I usually come out of my relaxed state/trance/meditiation - what ever you want to call it, ready to rock and roll.
So my greatest advice to you, especially if you are a parent, is to be there. Go away first - have a quick walk, 5-10 mins hiding, just power yourself up so you can "be there" when everyone else is around.
This Christmas BE there. The day is here. People are with you because they are lucky (and smart enough) to know and value you you! Honour that and in return "be there" .
I mean - switch off to stress. Don't get anxious. ENJOY. BE there in the moment, evey moment. IF you stray, bring yourself back. Say "I am here and I love this day and moment".
To me this is the greatest gift you will give anyone this Christmas.
Have a beautiful Christmas Day whatever you are doing. You are amazing. Bridget in health
Merry Christmas one and all.
Even though i am sitting finishing off a few things on byebyebridget.com, and watching a classic: Alandin does Morocco (Can't remember the title) all is good. I actually like a bit of down time - a bit of me time. I can be the "Life of the party" and love people, but having some down time helps keep the balance (and essential).
Do you ever find that you mind can get wound up like a spring when you are always busy, talking, giving advice, energy, racing around buying, being a parent, working etc.... the only times my spring uncoils are when i exercise (which is at least daily) , when i am on my own either outside for 5 minutes at night, or relcining on the couch (which is very rare). When i do have these "unwinding moments" I totally relax. The more you practice the better you become at relaxing.
A great mentor of mine, whom I have only known a short time, is Ronnie Kagan (he has written a book called The Winning Way and worth the read if you are in business). He does yoga, relaxation etc every day. What a great mentor!
Seeing as i make the time to relax, I tell myself "to relax" and tell myself " shutting all thoughts our is the same as a 2 hours sleep".
My body responds well. I usually come out of my relaxed state/trance/meditiation - what ever you want to call it, ready to rock and roll.
So my greatest advice to you, especially if you are a parent, is to be there. Go away first - have a quick walk, 5-10 mins hiding, just power yourself up so you can "be there" when everyone else is around.
This Christmas BE there. The day is here. People are with you because they are lucky (and smart enough) to know and value you you! Honour that and in return "be there" .
I mean - switch off to stress. Don't get anxious. ENJOY. BE there in the moment, evey moment. IF you stray, bring yourself back. Say "I am here and I love this day and moment".
To me this is the greatest gift you will give anyone this Christmas.
Have a beautiful Christmas Day whatever you are doing. You are amazing. Bridget in health
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