Puppies 1 Bra 0 - 17th July 2012

Nice job Rocco...thanks

Seriously, dogs are like children - you leave them alone for a minute and they destroy your prized possessions. This morning I left the bathroom door open for what I swear was about 30 seconds. By the time I came back, Rocco had taken my favourite bra from the wash basket and chewed it. Annoyed, I took it off him and walked to the door to leave for work. You can imagine my surprise when I turned around to see him chewing it again. "How did you get that back?", I thought. The answer - I missed his brilliance on the first go. He had actually chewed the bra in half. I'd only taken one cup off him. Seriously, what is it with these dogs and the wash basket? Thanks for the giggle Rocco. How does such a little dog chew through so many things so quickly?

17 and counting - 16th July 2012

Paradise...oh yes it will be

The dream holiday almost took an unfortunate turn. I've been so busy day dreaming about Tahiti that I forgot to book our accommodation for the nights we arrive and depart. Opps. Now would that have taken the shine off paradise! Somehow I realised the oversight today. I am thanking my lucky stars, and feeling very grateful, for the random trigger that popped the realisation into my head. Now I can go back to day dreaming. My vision of heaven on earth has been restored.

Self indulgence - 15th July 2012

Yummy...divine...brownie

I've blogged on multiple occasions about my love of Sunday's and my weakness for self indulgence. Today saw the perfect storm. What better way to start the day than with a sleep-in and a bacon and egg roll from my favourite local - Tiger Bakers. They also happened to have the most delicious looking brownie sitting on the counter. It was the last one left. Tell me that wasn't a sign! I may have crashed and face planted off my Tahiti diet wagon, but right now I am fat and happy. Very happy on my brownie sugar high.

The brow bar - 14th July 2012

Delightful eyebrows

What a perfect Saturday - drinks by the harbour in the sunshine, a bit of shopping and the discovery of a new haven. The latter was almost certainly the highlight. I've walked past the Benefit Brow Bar a hundred times, but today I stopped and took a seat. It will be defiantly sitting again in the future! Great service, delicious smelling products and awesome eyebrows. Oh how I love a bit of 'treat myself'. Thanks Benefit.

Two technophobes in a bar - 13th July 2012

It is commonly accepted that old friends are the best friends. They love you just the way you are, you can pick up right where you left off (weather it be a month or a year) and the shared history means you are on the same wave length, so the laughs come easily. Tonight I had a glorious evening with my dear friend Tracy. We talked, laughed, ate and laughed some more. One scene of particular hilarity was the one involving two 35-year-olds in a bar trying to teach each other how to tweet. For two people who consider themselves still relatively young and groovy, we looked like the definition of Nannas. Hopefully anyone listening to our conversation also got a huge laugh. What is a hastag? So when do you use the @ symbol? And the list (and giggles) goes on. Hilarious night.

Crimes against grammar - 12th July 2012

In my best Nanna voice I ask, what has happen to the correct use of grammar and the English language? When did the spelling of great change to gr8 and since when has the name Vanessa been spelt Vernesa? 

Now I am no saint on the grammar front. In fact, I would have been fired in my first hour on the job as a journo where it not for spell check, but things have gone too far. People need to stop abusing the English language. I'm not asking everyone to punctuate their text messages (I only do it because I am anal and live in the ridiculous hope that someone might see the correct use of a comma and replicate it) but can we stop changing the spelling of standard words, please? Today I am grateful that I was not born in the Shire. After watching the ad for what looks like the most ridiculous show every produced, I realise the spelling of Vernesa could have been trouble for me. My name could have been Pertrece. That just looks offensive! Grateful for small mercies. 

Imagination - 11th July 2012

"Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions." If this is true, I've just been to the movies and had one of those experiences where every trailer looks brilliant and you can't wait for each movie to come out. Today I spent a little time getting lost in my own head. I highly recommend a good daydream. The world on 'planet Patrice' is a great place. I am so grateful for the power of imagination. It can revive your spirit in a second.

Escaping - 10th July 2012

This image and quote made me laugh so hard today. I love the look on his face and the wind in his hair. So often I feel like doing just this - escaping, taking off, running and living like someone left the gate open. Only 23 days until Tahiti. I'm imagining running to a beach villa and staying there forever.

Work your curves - 9th July 2012

Try as I may, I will also be curvy. I could be anorexic and I'd still have this big bum and these ample thighs. This little gem I read today is a great reminder that we should embrace our curves and appreciate the body we have. It may not be perfect but it could be a lot worse. That in itself is something to celebrate.

Good morning, or is it afternoon? - 8th July 2012

Since when did a good old sleep-in become a crime? I am the first to admit I love to sleep. For me, mornings are made for snoozing and my nights are made for doing all the things that other people do in the early-to-mid daylight hours. If one more person chastises me for sleeping in on the weekend, I might just lose my shit. Today I am standing up in defence of the sleep-in. They bring me great pleasure and I love every minute of them, so I will continue to indulge my love affairs with the sleep-in. I'd be a morning person, if mornings started after lunch.

The word is on sale - 7th July 2012

A big thank you goes out to the current global economic downturn. Never in a million years did I think an impending double dip recession would have such a positive impact on my wardrobe. It seems the world is on sale. Store windows are advertising 50%-70% off and when you step inside, there is quality stuff on sale!

Retail therapy makes me happy, and today I am buzzing with the joy only a shopping spree can bring. Three pair of boots, all for half price. It's like only having to pay for one shoe instead of a pair! While the sales are a sign of tough times, long may they continue I say. Today I didn't feel I was being ripped blind while shopping in Australia. Wow. That is a first...and a reason to smile.