Peaceful Boring Bonus

There is nothing quite like going to big second hand shops and trying on ugly clothes.
That's what Loz, Mia, Liz and I did today. Indeed.
It was a day filled with baggy fluoro 70's thing, floor length denim things and fairy-floss night gown things.
Now that's attractive.
The original reason for going to "Savers" (the second hand shop in question), was for costumes for a party Mia, Loz and Liz are going to (I don't know the person throwing it).
No one bought a costume though, we all just tried on ugly things. It was much fun.
We also shared half a cheescake from the Cheesecake Shop. Yummy scrumboes in epic proportion.
We ate it on the grass next to the bike path in the middle of St. Georges Road. It was a nice sunny day for once.
When we were finished eating we made a laughing circle. My suggestion, of course!
In case you don't know what a laughing circle is (which you probably don't), let me explain:
Everyone lies down with their heads on each other's stomachs until it links into a circle.
Then you start laughing.
Due to the movement of each others stomachs, the laughter is really infectious. FUN!

These holidays have been very restful, in the best way.
I've been chilling out at home for the most part.
On Friday, my friend (who is back from a holiday in ITALY(!!!)) and I are going to the museum.
We're too cool for you.
It's basically because the museum is free for under 18s. So why not, right?
Bright flashy lights and colourful displays galore!
Cat xx

Pasta Being Beneficial

I think relaxing is underrated.
I mean, sitting around doing whatever takes your fancy at a leisurely pace, at home.
It really doesn't get much better than that.
Today was a bit like that. Sadly, Dad would not let us watch TV. We do watch far too much. Instead I read the mags I got at the show. I've stopped reading Girlfriend and Dolly. Too trashy.
But I got three issues of Girlfriend at the show and thought "What the hell, I'll read them.".
Dools is a very funny man. When I did read Girlfriend (earlier this year), his Q and A bit was the highlight of the whole magazine.
I've also been eating a lot of lollies from the show. I am going to be a very large girl. I'll buy a treadmill.
One of my favourite things to do on relaxy days is make pasta. I didn't today though.
I love how easy penne pasta is to make and how much it warms you up on a cold rainy day when you're wet from walking home. Especially when it's covered in melty cheese. Mmmmm.
I'm hungry.
Cat xx

Participation Because (of) Boredom

Yesterday there was the AFL grand final, which is a big moment in the year for all Aussies, especially Victorians.
I go for Carlton, so I didn't particularly mind who won.
I was sort of cheering for St. Kilda because they haven't won in so long and they were undefeated for ages this season.
They lost, and Nick Riewoldt was crying at the end. I felt so bad for them.
But I would have felt bad for whichever team that lost.
They have worked for this their whole year, they come so close, and yet they fail.
:(
But I guess you can be happy for the winners because it's the opposite.
Mm... my family had a barbeque for the final yesterday. It made me feel cool and Australian.
Not much makes me feel Australian.
Haha.

Today my friend Mia and I went on an attempter Puddle Jumping Adventure.
We miss when we were little and would splash around and get really dirty and nobody cared.
We also both have gumboots.
Unfortunately, despite our rain dance and other efforts, it refused to rain, and there were not many puddles.
But, we did find one court place that had rather big puddles, and then we found a creek and decided to walk through it.
We got soaked up to our waists, it was quite funny. But after a while we got cold and went back to my place, and then got hot chips.
There's nothing better than hot chips, when you're freezing.
Except perhaps a hot chocolate.
Also, my dog was with us when we went exploring the creek, and it was her first ever swimming lesson.
She didn't seem to like it that much, but she was adorable.
:)

Today was a good day.

Loz
xx

Paisely Bacon Balls

Today I went to...(Drum roll) The Royal Melbourne Show! I know, I know, I am no longer a 5 year old. I have matured a lot since then, honestly I have. However, my love for The Show has not deteriorated even one little bit. All holidays I've been counting down the days, hours, minutes and indeed seconds until I could walk through the gates of The Show and see the colourful...ness of it all. And die of pleasure. Today, that moment came. Although (clearly) I did not liquefy into a puddle of joy on the floor, it was pretty damn great.
In the Ats, Crafts and Cookery Pavilion I headed straight to the cake decorating stand, where three lovely ladies gave me a pink decorated cookie. And...(drum roll) I milked a cow. I'm so impressive and farm-y and animal-y. *cough*. I also bought a lot of show bags. I didn't end up going on many rides, as the first two I went on weren't a good combination. I was queasy for a while. But I've made a full recovery. Don't fret :)
Hooray for the Show!
Cat xx

Panty Bulge Bashers

Oh, and I'll also give you the link to my other blog.
It's rather bad and only recently started, but anyway, just in case.

http://inanurseryrhyme.blogspot.com/

Loz
xx

Predicting Baby Breeds

Wow! We actually got a comment! Or two! My very first ever.
:D
Haha.
Anyway, the point of this particular post is to promote my sister's blog, which she started rather recently.
I'm the topic of quite a few of her posts, which is rather... odd.
But anyway, just thought I'd give you the link in case you wanted to check it out.
Enjoy!

http://ihaveabedmadeofbuttermilkpancakes.blogspot.com/

Loz
xx

Plastic Bound Books

I am really sorry we haven't been posting. Actual comments from actual people have inspired us to actually get this blog off the ground. The holidays have been distracting, I guess that's why we've been absent. I'm going to The Royal Melbourne Show tomorrow and I am sooo excited. I'm like a three year old in that sense: I LOVE the Show. I've been every single year I can remember except for last year, when I was overseas. I can't wait for: show bags, rides, samples, lame police/fireman presentations, free crafty things, elmo, animals and basically everything else that goes with the show.
To update you to my(uber-lame) Bubble Struggle adventures, I beat level 45! Hurah! I'm now on level 58 and my sister's STILL stuck on 45, proving once again how much awesomer I am than her in every single way. Not to be nasty. But I win at life.
On Tuesday, my friend and I were in la citta and we went to Sticky. I case you don't know it, it's a store that sells heaps and heaps of zines (ie. little magazines that anyone can make). My friend found a super cool one called "Plastic Knife", so she bought Issue 1 and I bought the second. It's filled with random paragraphs of strange writing. For example:
"I have no interest in insects. However, I must concede, that Jewel Beetles have a reasonably well-developed power of sight in a short range."
Seriously, how cool is that. The best thing about zines is that often they're all individually detailed. For example, the second issue of "Plastic Knife" has a plastic knife stuck in the front. It has o be separately stuck on each copy. It's nice. Also, it was only three dollars. Affordability is always a plus. Anyway, I'm off now, and remember: It ain't simple to be cool, but it's cool to be simple ("The Boat That Rocked"),
Cat xx