Have you ever looked at a gravestone? On it you will find the date a person was born - and the date that person died. In between is a dash. This small symbol signifies a persons whole existence. When it comes time for my dash to be chipped in, I want to know I lived a full and wondrous life.

Jun 9, 2009

My family - and assorted flotsom

Hi there,

I have popped a couple of pics in the post today - that's this post, not the snail mail. I don't know how many of you are on the eternal hunt for the perfect nail polish - but today I found the best one ever. Since I started growing my nails a few years back, I have tried to take care of them and when I stopped biting them I started wearing polish again. So then it begins... the hunt for a nail polish that doesn't glug up after two uses, or that isn't too dark in colour (for me, pink is better, it suits my skin tones and I make a mess when I try to use the dark brown/red ones lol) So........ I finally found "THE ONE". It's L'oreal Jetset. It has the BEST brush I have ever used, stubby and thick... and goes on the nail in one perfect swipe. If you're looking for a great nail polish.. this is it!!! I just had to share.







So pretty - so pink - and look at that lethal lid











Just thought I would include one of moi's hands with the finished product.




I cannot believe my tummy. I know I mentioned I was hungry when I was starting out on liquids but for the past few days, the hunger has all but disappeared. I have been eating just as I should have - actually, make that drinking just what I should be - and suddenly..... voila... no rumbly tummy. In fact I have to push myself to really get things down. Whats with that? lol I'm not sure how many calories I'm consuming but it sure can't be much and MOTH actually queried me about it last night. He was a little concerned at how much weight I had lost in such a short time and I had to explain that I'm not doing anything I shouldn't be... aka under-eating (drinking.. sheesh lol) and that maybe why I'm dropping weight so fast is because my metabolism has kicked in. At least I think this is the case. And here I was thinking it was completely shot. I really did. Our bodies are constantly keeping us guessing and not even the power of suggestion is going to change it no matter what we do.. (though it would be fantastic if we could go "Hips! Buck up! I see you are getting a little fatty, a little round... absorb the fat and get rid of it NOW!!!!!!)

I should be doing housework but instead, because I can't be assed, I popped into ISC - that's the International Scrabble Club. I love online scrabble, and like this form of communication (except you can chat to people on real time) I have met so many new friends. I used to be totally addicted - much to MOTH's chagrin - but have toned it down somewhat.. actually make that toned it down TONNES!!! Now I have a new obsession - my band and my blog lol. MOTH is never going to win being with someone like me. Good thing he knows me well. He has such patience sometimes.

Today also, I have included some pics of my boys. I love them so much and I felt I wanted to finally introduce them after chatting about them on here. One of these days I will manage to snap a pic with all of them in it. The fact I haven't had a decent camera for like forever till now meant that group shots were hard to come by (actually they still are - it seems there's always one missing due to doing something that takes them out of the house.) I will just add individual ones.
Our oldest - Mitchell - needs a haircut lol

Mason - our 2nd son - also needs a haircut

This is Jake - he's our 3rd son


And the baby of the family - Riley


And this is MOTH - taken a couple of months ago. Just found this pic again :)

Since it's only half way through day eleven, I will leave the liquid diary for tomorrow. Hope everyone had a decent Tuesday, and see you again soon.
Cara xx






9 comments:

  1. Nice-looking family! But wow, all males. You NEED your girly time, and if you can find it in the perfect nail polish, then you go, girl! :D

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  2. ah, I love pictures. Do you find the nail polish lasts well since it is jet set (does that imply quick drying?)

    I can't believe you arent hungry. I was physically hungry until I got good restriction. Remember when you told me you don't constantly think of food like some of us do? I think that helps you too! Jealous I am.

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  3. I have been hungry Amy, lol believe me. It's just been the past few days that I haven't really felt it, and I find it weird too. But I won't complain cos its better than suffering through it and I figure it's going to hit me again soon enough lol.
    Yeah Beth, all boys.. lol hows my luck.. nah love em

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  4. Hi, just a quick hello to let you know I will answer your Tassie questions tonight....I have to go to work today. What sort of work were you thinking about? Send me another email with more about what you all like to do in spare time and that sort of thing.....it will help with me thinking about different areas to live in Tassie according to your interests. Actually....I might answer you tomorrow when tomorrow during the day when Ricky goes to work.....it will be nice and quiet then and I can concentrate!!!!!!

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  5. Oh...... nrmaxwell1@bigpond.com

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  6. Such a LOVELY family, handsome men! I am always looking for excellent nail polish, and I"m into the reds, so I"m going to look, thanks for the tip (hehehee) Cara.
    Kathi

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  7. What a great looking family!! How nice to be surrounded by so much menfolk! :)

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  8. Wow!! All boys and great looking too... I like the long hair.
    I have a summer cerise pink nail polish by 'Jessica' which is gorgeous, but I can't use it yet as I can't reach my toes and Steve won't paint my nail right so I won't ask him! lol

    :o)
    xx

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  9. I meant to say that I love Napoleon nail polish!! It is the only polish I have ever tried that would not rub off my toes when I wore my steel toe boots!! Now that's tough:)

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