Pancakes Day!

Last weekend was a long one and David was home for it! The best thing about Tuesday being my rdo is that when Monday's a public holiday I actually get a 3 day weekend :) I'm excited to see what that means around easter time. Anyway, last Tuesday was International Pancakes Day and our favourite foreshore restaurant was doing half price pancakes all day :DDD

We got a spot inside right near the massive open window, it was perfect. And so was the food! I got my pancakes for $5.50 so I also invested in a fruit salad to make up the difference. Oh man it was good and the pancakes serve was massive! David got french toast and bacon. It made me think of that time I attempted that dish... hehe. 

After our brekkie we stayed out - David had a stroll on the beach (pass on the sand for me thanks!) and then we did a spot of furniture browsing. Man it's expensive! We decided on the set we love and even though it's from one of the cheapest outlets it's still going to cost over 2 grand. *sigh* I wanna lay-by it but David wants it now, and of course he can afford it but I don't have the dosh for my half and don't wanna let him buy it all. It's only at times like these that we notice our age difference... he has a degree and a steady income. I'm just getting by with a retail job. Ah well, things will be different after next year, and I mean it could be worse. He's a great support. He just also loves to shop.

So yes, Steel Tree @ The Foreshore is amazing. It was just a really nice morning that turned into a really nice day. We're gonna make breakfast out and about our Tuesday tradition :)

Black and White.

"Don’t be too fat, or too fit or too dark or too white, don’t be too sexual or too chased, or too smart or too dumb, be yourself, but make sure you fit in." - Anna, One Tree Hill

Yesterday a Maori girl on my rugby team said "sorry but you're reeeeeally pale". I answered "Don't be sorry, and I know." *smile* She didn't mean anything by it but really, is this the 50s? Why would anyone even point that out? Haha. I was a little proud of how much I've matured in that sense, 5 years ago that would have made me cringe and make some self-depricating comment. It's what makes me, me.

remember this moment, for it too shall pass.

today was a stressful day. today i almost let my co-workers in on my state of mind. i love being happy. but i'm often very sad. it's my family history and lack of family i guess. but i still consider myself lucky :)

it's easy to when i'm being harassed by tibby-cat for snuggles while typing. or when i'm listening to meiko's sweet voice. it's a good feeling to know that even though i have to be at work at 8:30am every saturday, i have a regular paycheck every tuesday evening that i can spend on pretty things. this week i can actually do that as i'm on track with my moulah. i'd love to find a pair of really nice shorts. that make my butt look good, while still fitting my waist. it's near on impossible i swear.

ramble ramble.

it's nice to see feathers and birds are in print-wise, after confessing my love for them over a year ago. it's not so nice that i feel like i'm in a frump. no exercise. lollies every day to get me through work. i need to start running. but i get short of breath. so short of breath. so easy.

i can't believe how far i've come in a year. last year i was pretend happy. this time i'm real... real. my emotions are real. i'm going to get help for the real lows and i'm enjoying the genuine highs. i'm getting somewhere. today was stressful. but there's always tomorrow :)

i miss blogging. i miss having time to read and having time to write. i'll make more time.