A - Z. A bit about me!

I saw this little quiz the other day on Jody's blog Lemon Rhodes. I thought it was perfect thing to share a little bit about me.

A. Age: 

34

B. Bed size: 

Queen size although thinking about upgrading to a King

C. Chore that you hate: 

Folding the washing and putting it away

D. Dogs: 

Dash, our Maltese/King Charles Cavalier

E. Essential start to your day: 

Snuggles in the bed with the boys. I can never get straight out of bed.

F. Favorite color: 

Oooh this changes all the time. Currently it is white, although I know its not really a colour :)

G. Gold or Silver: 

Silver for my "good" jewellery and homewares. Gold for costume jewellery.

H. Height: 

163cm - Short to Medium. 

I. Instruments you play: 
Basic piano songs, including "Oh when the saints go marching in" & "Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater". So really none!
J. Job title: 
Mum, creator of Honey and Fizz prints.
K. Kids: 
Finn, Jasper & baby boy no.3 just weeks away!
L. Live: 
Northern Beaches, Sydney
M. Mother’s name: 
Carmel (I remember when I was younger thinking it was hilarious to call her Caramel)
N. Nicknames: 
Sim, Simmy, Ducky
O. Overnight hospital stays: 
Only when I had the boys. 
P. Pet peeves: 
Having to repeat myself, ahem Simon I am talking to you!
Q. Quote from a movie: 
Hey honey, do you think KFC is still open? - Old School. This always comes to mind when I pass a KFC.
R. Right or left handed: 
Right
S. Siblings: 
1 sister and 2 brothers. I am the eldest with a typical First born personality!
T. Time you wake up:
At the moment I am up most of the night going to the loo and tossing and turning but usually around 7.00 - 7.30am.
U. Underwear:
Bonds are always a favourite
V. Vegetable you hate: 
I don't really hate any but brussel sprouts would be my least fave
W. What makes you run late: 
I'm never late! I am always on time or early.
X. X-Rays you’ve had: 
None
Y. Yummy food that you make: 
Desserts are my speciality. I make a delish Rocky Road Cheesecake which is my husbands favourite
Z. Zoo animal:
The monkeys, always so cute and entertaining.


Play along if you like, I'd love to learn a bit more about you :)


Simone xx

The Adventurous type?

As you know, I am so honoured to have been selected as one of the Top 5 in the Kidspot Top 50 Bloggers Competition. I have a chance to win a Ford Territory for a year and $5000. Squeal! So my next step in the challenge is to write a post on Adventure.

Hmmm, I never really saw myself as the adventurous type.

 I've always been what you would call a "sensible" person.

 I've always had a plan. Yes, I have had adventures. Yes, I've had wild nights out with friends, unsuitable boyfriends, exciting plans and schemes but who hasn't?!

I've travelled to different countries and experienced various cultures but I never threw everything into a back pack and took off! No, all my travel was pre planned, pre booked, nothing too off the beaten track. Hardly adventurous!

Even my fashion tastes are "safe". I've never mixed my patterns, never worn florals with stripes. I don't "do" hats ;) 

So I was struggling to think about something Adventurous to write about. I looked up the definition of Adventurous. The dictionary described it as "willing to take risks, to try new ideas, methods and experiences"  

Ahhh, this got me thinking. I guess I have been Adventurous....

I took the leap into the Adventure of Marriage almost 12 years ago. I wanted my "happily-ever-after", despite growing up with divorced parents and not having role models for a happy marriage, I was still willing to give it a try. So far so good ;)

I also stepped into the Adventure of Motherhood 9 years ago. 

I am still experiencing the most beautiful, nerve wracking, fulfilling and exquisite Adventure I think I will ever go on.
 I learn something new everyday and you just never know what may be around the corner :)

For the last year or so I have created my own little Adventure, in looking for something more for myself. Trying to round off my life a little more. Creating my own little business, my blog, my voice, learning new things, making new friends, pushing myself out of my comfort zone. This took courage, this is Adventurous for me!

I have many more Adventures I want to begin. I want to take a Cooking Class (something exotic), go back to learning a Language (either Italian or French), take the boys to Disneyland and Hawaii. Revisit New York and Europe with my husband. Go on a Girls trip away, do a Dance Class, take up Yoga. The list is endless!

There is nothing too "radical" or nail biting on my list but the thing is that they are all new experiences waiting for me.

Maybe I will succeed in them, maybe I won't.... 

I guess that is the Adventure!

How about you? 

What is the most Adventurous experience you have ever had? 

What Adventure would you like to embark on? 

I'd love to hear them.

Have a gorgeous day

Simone xx

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