So, I'm growing a mustache ...

At least, I'm going to try with all my heart. I've signed up for Movember as a Mo Sista. I don't expect to actually grow a mustache, and I'm really hoping that agreeing to do it doesn't suddenly tick a box in my hormone delivery system that says grow facial hair.

My reasons are simple: I adore men! That's no surprise to anyone, really. I can't imagine my life without my random collection of male friends who make my life the joy ride that it is. (I love you ladies too, but this one is for the boys).

I've got an uncle who is a prostate cancer survivor. One of my favourite professors from university died of prostate cancer. It is, sadly, far too common. And, unfortunately, a lot of guys are embarrassed to get checked because of what's involved. I look at it this way, it's your dick! Keep it healthy so it keeps working!

I've also got male friends who struggle with depression. I've lost friends who couldn't battle on any longer and I don't want to lose any more. Anything I can do to help them out, I will do.

So, boys, I <3 you and I'm willing to grow facial hair for you! So, sponsor me, or sponsor my team or grow one of your own! Get involved!

Thoughts in the dark

Laying here with you on my mind.
Sometimes
I wonder where we went wrong.
Sometimes
I wonder if we can make it right again.
Sometimes
I don't want to be alone.

Then I remember.

And I know where we went wrong.
And it can't be fixed and it shouldn't.
And while I'm alone, I'm not as lonely anymore.

And so I'll say
Good bye.

Deep birthday thoughts

If you follow me on twitter, you have probably figured out it's my birthday today. It's not a milestone, but it is awfully close to one.

As one often does at this time of year, I've been thinking about life, the universe and everything. Apart from the cheeky 42 for an answer, what can I say?

10 years ago, when I was staring down the "no more 20 something" barrel, I was married, working for myself, owned a house (or at least owned part of a house along with a bank), making heaps of money, and generally relaxed about the way my 20s were finishing off.

Now, I'm staring down the "no more 30 something" barrel, and things are way different. I'm in the process of getting divorced, I work for a government-ish organization (which I love, btw), working reasonable hours (for less money than I was making at 29), renting a great apartment on the beach. I can say, though, that I'm generally relaxed about the way my 30s are finishing off.

I like the life I have now. It's a bit of a start over the last year or so. It's taking me a while to sort out things, but I'm pretty happy with the way I am travelling.

So, here's to another decade of goodness and change!

Cheers

What's in my fridge?

So, @greermcdonald just posted about what's in her fridge and asked others to share. I was laying around thinking I should really think about cooking dinner. This is one step closer.

I'll warn you that this isn't usually the contents of my fridge. I went shopping today and was overcome with good intentions and food lust.

So, starting with the door:

Feta cheese, pesto, cherry fruit paste, two open bottles of gherkins, a bottle of olives, honey, strawberry brandy jam, blueberry jam. On the bottom is Cherry Kool Aid, Orange Juice and lemonade.

Inside:

Top shelf: two tiny bottles of sav (from gift packs for something), salad dressing, maple syrup, cranberry/blackcurrant juice, tomato sauce, chocolate syrup, butter, olivani, soda water, milk, sugar syrup, home made chocolate syrup.
Second shelf: random beer and alcoholic beverages left behind by visitors
Third Shelf: 6 eggs, 2 containers of Piako lemon curd yoghurt, Perri sparkling pear cider, mayo, peach iced tea
Drawer: carrots (for Milly who gets one a day for sweet after evening tea), asparagus, 3 capsicum (one red, one yellow, one green)
Beside the drawer: steaks (one for me and one for Milly), beef mince, ham steaks

As you can see, I have good intentions of actually preparing meals. I just need to do it! :)

So, what's in your fridge?

Now what?

Feels weird not to be posting some weird 30 Days of Me post. I thought about doing the next challenge, but think I'll give it a miss. Probably shared more than people really cared to learn already. :)

Today I'm finally feeling human again. Yesterday was a jet lagged write off. Spent most of the day sleeping or laying on the sofa. Popped out for a bit to have coffee, but that was almost too much effort yesterday.

Much better now, though. Went to the supermarket this morning and spent heaps on food. The plan is to actually cook some stuff. I know, I don't cook. If things work out, I'll share what I made. Plan for tonight is steak, potatoes and veggies. Hard to screw that up. I got an extra steak for the dog. She's going to really love me.

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Favourite Song


Well, my favourite song changes depending on my mood, some stay always, some come and go. I've been away for a few weeks, and this is today's favourite song:
Depeche Mode - Home

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I'm preposting this one as I'll be in the air.
In this past month, what have you learned?


I've learned that I can actually write a little something every day.
I've learned a lot about the friends around me.
I've learned that flying for 14 hours makes my ass really sore.
I've learned that family and friends make the world go 'round.

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A picture of you from last year and now and how you've changed

November 2009 (Abel Tasman)

September 2010 (me and daddy)

How have I changed? I don't think I have changed, just become more comfortable in my own skin.

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Why the 30 day challenge?
Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?
It was dead.
Why did the second monkey fall out of the tree?
It was stapled to the first monkey.
Why did the third monkey fall out of the tree?
Peer pressure.


OK, maybe not peer pressure, but it seemed like a good idea when everyone was talking about it. I've enjoyed doing it, and I've really enjoyed learning about the people I follow.

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What you think about your friends


I can't say enough about the people I am proud to call friend. They have enriched my life in ways I never thought possible. I have so much love for them that it fills me to overflowing. I hope I have given at least a little back of that they have given to me. <3

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What you'd find in my bag
My bag at the moment is crammed full of travelling goodness. Currently, there's a bag of peanut butter m&m's, a bag of skittles (taste the rainbow), my wallet, itineraries for Air New Zealand, West Jet, and Via Rail, lip balm, toothpaste, hand cream, toothbrush, tissues, headphones, spare batteries, camera, condoms, a pink Blue Jays hat, a bunch of crumpled up receipts, a program from Rock of Ages, a Gap bag containing 4 pairs of socks, and a pen.