"My Sunshine"

I wrote this post a little while ago now, but never got around to adding the photograph of Aaliah taking her first steps.



Here it is. Introducing Aaliah...

First Steps

Think Pink!

Well, well , well. Today when I logged in to blogger to start typing this post, this competition post, what did I see? PROOF. Mariah, you did good! That is an awesome post!



For those of you who were not quite so eager/waiting for game instructions, here is the deal...



I have the following prizes to give away



1x Mr Vintage 'New Zealand's Best', women's T-shirt (size M)

1x Lego block 1GB USB pen drive

1x 'Lucky Dip' parcel of scrapbooking bits and bobs.



All you have to do to enter in the draw is send me a photo of yourself, with your pink ribbon/badge or pink product. Just like Mariah did...

You have until October 31st (Sunday night), 7pm to get your photos to inmyshoes.nicole@gmail.com.

So if you don't have one yet there is still time to go out and buy a pink product!




The winners will be drawn Monday morning, through the use of an online random selector. 

You must be in New Zealand to enter this competition.



Spread the word!

"Computer says No"

Oh my goodness. On Friday, I made myself a cup of hot blackcurrant drink, and I sat down at the computer desk. I turned on the computer, it started up. I clicked on Mozilla and the screen turns off.



Repeat process at least ten times.

I gave up then, in fear of getting so mad that I might do some serious damage. Plus I had to be out the door at 8.30 and had already wasted valuable fringe wrangling time playing 'you click that - I turn off' with my P.C.



Well as it turns out the computer is fine. Brad used it yesterday and hey presto it's all normal again.



Which brings me back to where I left off...



Are you in New Zealand?

Do you have a pink ribbon/badge/wrist band?

or

Do you have a product in your house that supports a breast cancer charity?



Can you prove it?



I want to reward your kindness and generosity! If you can prove it, catch my post tomorrow for details of how you can win a Mr Vintage t-shirt, a piece of geek-chic paraphernalia or a little package of scrap booking treats.

"Forget you"

I am back to typing in (and thinking in) full sentences. I didn't forget you! Here are a few things that I wanted to post before and whilst being ill.





1. We had our flat warming, the night before I got really sick. The theme was 'Mad Scientists Laboratory'. We
had an awesome time, and loved that our friends made the effort to dress
up. We filled jars and beakers with coloured water and actual sheep parts. In one of these pictures you can see a sheep tongue.

2. I finally got my hands on a copy of Brooke Fraser's Flags. So far only a few of the songs have really grown on me. I'm still in love with There's something in the water. Have any of you heard any of the other tracks? What did you think?

 

3. Over the weekend I went to the hair salon. I was so looking forward to it, especially as when I had tonsillitis I could hardly move my neck to wash my hair properly. I love the hair salon. Love. I went there feeling invincible as it felt so good to be out of the house. Maybe that's why I got bangs? A Gaga-esque fringe in fact. Am still adjusting to it. What do you think?

4. Bex and Andy had their engagement party. Even though I was still sick, I had an awesome time. Except I had really bad sweat/chills. Which explains my fringe in this family photo. Note the new dress? Not a good photo of the dress but I am planning on wearing it out again this Saturday night.

5. My Mum's cousin Helen is out from the U.K. It's so awesome to meet her. I found it so strange how comfortable I feel around her, even though we've only spent ten minutes in the same room. This Saturday night we are going out for Dinner at Sweet Mother's Kitchen. I am very excited about it.



6. I was gutted when I finally tracked down a song online that I'd heard on the radio. I thought the lyrics were "If I get you". Turns out the clean version actually says "Forget you" and the not-so-clean version uses another F-word. It's now stuck in my head. Song Fail.



7. My gorgeous friend Dyani, gifted me a framed portrait of yours truly. She took inspiration from my profile photo. So lucky!

8. Oh, by the way...my Mum beat Breast Cancer's butt! After less than a year, some tough surgeries and treatment she has been told that her Breast Cancer is gone. What amazing news. Words can not describe how happy I am. Congratulations Marja!

Also, did you donate and receive a pink ribbon last week? Or have you
recently purchased a product that supports a Breast Cancer charity? If
so, look out for a post in the next few days that can see that
generosity of yours win you some goodies!

"Cause baby you're a firework"

Whilst I'm recovering, most of my posts will be photo studies and collections.

I Love my sister. She is beautiful, generous, talented and hilarious. She has been through many tough times in her nineteen years, yet she's never been afraid to be herself. Proud to call her my Sister. X

'On the Shore'

Nature is a beautiful, calming force in my life.

Where do you draw inspiration from for inner peace?

Some of the simple pleasures in my life.



Drinking from these mugs..

Baking this as a thank-you gift

Walking along the beach looking at this