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.

Mar 1, 2011

More troubles but I'm back ... again....

Jeez, I'm getting jacked off with the net lately lol. No sooner did we get our end sorted when a dodgy modem went on the blink than our internet server went on the blitz. That meant not being able to post or read other blogs for over another week and hence me not checking in 'till now.  I mean, really? Its the first time in ages that I've been able to bring up these pages - and try to get a post done.

So what's happening my end? Well, as usual, not too much to be honest. Just stuff - everyday living stuff and trying to fit some fun in sideways. Had a really nice weekend. We went down to the Mussel Festival on Saturday on yet another scorching hot day here in Perth. We have had a run of super hot days - in fact this makes day 58 in a row over 30 degrees Celsius. It's crap... I want the cool weather back! Then Sunday we went to friends where we proceeded to drink our bodyweight in red wine. Well, ok, MOTH (Man of the House) and his good friend stuck to stout while us women had red wine - lots and lots of red wine. I was totally amazed I didn't wake up with a hangover Monday morning which would have been fun with work that day.

Doing ok with my band - though I have managed to gain two pounds - oops! I think I might be at the stage where I need a tiny top-up fill wise but then I have to admit I like where my band is right now. No PB's because I'm not super tight and I can eat pretty much anything. It's a cool place to be. So I will just get back on the wagon and start watching what I eat again and hopefully blow off the 2 I put on.

I got one of the kids to take a photo of MOTH (Man of the House) and I for your perusal. It was our wedding anniversary this weekend. We went to dinner and a movie and it was a lovely day. Really nice.I have taken a few pics of us just doing our thing.. but the one I want to show you is how different I look now. I was looking back at pictures of myself from a year ago and I can scarcely believe the difference. Amazing what shedding 20 plus kilos can do.

Me then - 20 + kilos heavier


Me now - trying to stay cool - and weighing a lot less than the top picture
Out to dinner for our anniversary 
Mugging for the camera
Riley kicking butt doing 'gladiator' style fighting - and promptly getting his photo taken for the local paper which we should see next week. 

Now the net is up and running (and nice and fast again.... yay) I will be able to check in more often and see what you've been up to also.
Chow for now
Cara xx

15 comments:

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  2. and this time...without the typo!!

    Tina said...

    Look at you all flash in your skinny summer wear! :) I love love the hat and the red and your lean flowy look!! Go outside quickly and channel Jen and I some heat please :)

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  3. So glad to have you back! You look amazing!

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  4. Your progress amazes me! You look great!

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  5. You look amazing...and I love the clothes and the hat!!!

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  6. Such a fabulous looking couple. Good to hear from you!

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  7. How cute do you look! Love the outfit and what a transformation!!!!

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  8. man oh man pretty mama! You are looking so fantastic! For real...I am not just saying that to be a good band sister. You look wonderful.

    do you know what "jacked off" over here in the US means? basically...masturbating...or a handjob...so imagine my sadness when I found out you were NOT talkign about sex on the internet but getting pissed off. ahhahahaha...good times!

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  9. Dashie, you are simply dashing!! You look absolutely stunning in that glamorous hat and gorgeous shirt, and I love the other photo, too! WOW! :)

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  10. Your looking good Girl....... And I would be with the ladies ( don't say it too loud) after the band I drink red wine all the time and not beer... so much more value for your calorie :-)

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  11. You both look terrific - I don't think I've seen a pic of MOTH before. Very handsome! Is your kitchen all finished and are you happy with it?
    Caroline

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  12. What a difference is right! Happy belated Anniversary.

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  13. You are sooo skinny!! Good for you girl.

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Best year of my life - 42.3 kilos gone forever