Happy Friday :-)

YAY for Friday! This week has been a long one for me and i'm so pleased that the weekend has finally decided to arrive!

(Image taken from Google search)

Motivation for today ~ Life is too short to worry about tomorrow ~

Have a fantastic weekend!

Choc chip Oaties Bikkies

Yesterday afternoon i baked these little guys and they turned out pretty well!

The recipe is so easy and really doesn't require higher-grade knowledge!









All you need is:

250g Butter
1 Egg
1 cup Brown Sugar
Touch of cinamin and nutmeg (optional)
2 teaspoon vanilla essence

*** Beat the above in a mixing bowl ***

Then ....

Add the following all sifted first:

1 and half cups Flour
1 and half cups of Oats (can add more if you want to)
1 teaspoon of baking soda
Pinch of salt

** Mix it all together with a wooden spoon.

** Then fold in choc chips/Raisons/Nuts ~ whatever you desire to add some decadant flavour! **

Bake on 180 for about 20 mins - just keep an eye on them!

Allow to stand and cool and then ENJOY!

I shall be having this for breakie tomorrow!

Check this recipe out! So NOM NOM! Am going to purchase the ingridients later today and give it a bash!

Quinoa Recipe:

What You Need
1 cup cooked quinoa
2 tbsp sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or slivered almonds
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp chopped dried apricots/cranberries/currants/blueberries/chopped figs/dates/Goji berries – whatever your heart desires!
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
1 cup fat-free milk or soy milk – add more if needed
1 tbsp maple syrup, honey or other sweetener (optional)

Method
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat on medium-low, stirring, until the quinoa has soaked up the liquid and the dried fruit has plumped up nicely. Add more milk if needed until the consistency pleases you. That's it. Enjoy!

Thanks to WomansHealth!

Happy Australia Day!

Today is Australia Day! So happy, happy to all those out there!

Some history for you taken from Wikipedia site:

Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day)[1] is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland.[2]

Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later, records of celebrations on 26 January date back to 1808, with the first official celebration of the formation of New South Wales held in 1818. It is presently an official public holiday in every state and territory of Australia and is marked by inductions into the Order of Australia and presentations of the Australian of the Year awards, along with an address from the governor-general and prime minister.

The date is controversial to some Australians, particularly those of Indigenous heritage, leading to the use of alternate names, such as Invasion Day and Survival Day. Proposals have been made to change the date of Australia Day, but these have failed to gain widespread public support.

I'm just saying .................

I can feel the BUBBLES and EXCITEMENT! There's lots going on at the moment and SO much to look forward too! I am holding thumbs and crossing everything i can for now .... but can't spill the beans until it's all certain! So you just going to have to wait and see!

Had a fabulous weekend! Deco danced on Friday night which was RAD! First went to Beluga for supper which was oh so scrumpcous! Wasn't feeling too well so definately want to go back to enjoy the yummy food! It was a great evening though!

We then went for a long cycle - 20km on Saturday and 50km on Sunday .... i now have a lovely t-shirt tan and gloves tan - beautiful! Just in time to wear dresses for the weddings!!! Great ... any ideas apart from the tan can? LoL

All in all i am ready for this week .... BRING it ON!

Have a fantastic one!

Secretariat - Feedback

I absolutely adored this movie! It's been a LONG time since i have sat through a movie without the occasional yawn and moving about in the seat!

I know it involves a horse and people will probably comment that this is why i was so keen on it ~ but the story line and the strength of an individual to make something happen and come true is amazing! It really shows that if you want to do something in life ~ you can!

I highly recommend that you see this movie and take out of it what you like! I wouldn't mind viewing it again!

" Give thanks for another day of loving "

As it's Friday today, i always like to include something about motivation! I think the saying above is so true! We should be thankful for everyday that we have and what we have accomplished thus far!

It's another weekend to enjoy with your loved ones! I have a busy one! Lots to do and training as far as cycling and running goes! I am also going for a facial tomorrow afternoon; which is well overdue and i think my face is going to be so happy and GLOWING with joy after tomorrow! Can't wait to sit back and relax!

My eating habits have not been great and i really want to make a difference from now! Cause afterall; what you put in, is what you get out with energy, mind, body and soul! I think it's important to be conscious of what you eat and always be thankful for it!

Take a look at this list from Woman's Health ~ Your Ultmate Shopping List! It's really great!

" Give yourself the gift of being joyfully you! "

The Taming of the Shrew

This looks like it's going to be good! Plan on watching it sometime in February.

A little bit about the show:

Christopher Sly, a congenial, drunk flung out of a bar by the pub`s Hostess, falls into a deep sleep and dreams a dream. That dream is the story of the taming of Katherine, the Shrew, by Petruchio. This play-within-a-dream, with its wild and giddy uses of disguises, mistaken identities, and confusions provides consummate comedy for all. Circus owner Petruchio drags Katherine into a mad, topsy-turvy world of clowns, jugglers, tumblers, a lion and Petruchio`s spaniel, Troilus. Through this comic, and at times brutal chaos, two of Shakespeare`s most celebrated lovers encounter a rugged path to true love. An Italian Circus is coming to Maynardville! Join us and revel in this fantastic story.

I didn't miss it .... but i fell asleep

I just don't understand myself some times! I thought i missed the 68th Annual Golden Globes which i didn't ... but then i fell asleep!!!! * sigh * I just don't get it sometimes! Oh well, i have the news and photo galleries to look at i suppose!

Aren't they just stunning! I think Sandra Bullock is beautiful! You can see more here.

Celebs get witty at the Globes - I think i missed it ? ? ?

OMG ~ just looking at the news now on the web - i think i missed the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards! I thought it was on MNET tonight at 21h30pm? I hope i am correct and it's a repeat? Something makes me think not though? Our dear ....

Check more out here on it!

Movie update . . .

I am super keen to see this movie. Here's some information on it! Enjoy!

Based on the remarkable true story this inspirational underdog drama based on the novel Secretariat: The Making of a Champion by William Nack, chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown-winning racehorse of the same name.

It is also the story of housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) who unwittingly sets off a chain of events when she agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge.

Against all odds, Chenery with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich)manages to navigate the male-dominated business. And when the pair discovers that one of the horses in their stable may have what it takes to go all the way, the whole world watches in amazement as a true legend is born.

This is another one that i have on my cards to see ....

In this thriller from Oscar-winning director Florian Henkel von Donnersmarck (The Lives of Others) which is produced by Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum (executive producers, Invictus), American tourist Frank Tupelo (Johnny Depp) meets a mysterious beauty who drags him into a dangerous world of intrigue and espionage while he's travelling through Europe

Having fled to the old world to mend a broken heart Frank thinks his meeting with the mysterious and beautiful Elise (Angelina Jolie) is down to chance, however he soon realizes he has been marked by someone with a far bigger, and more dangerous plan in mind.

And before he knows it, Frank is dodging bullets against the breathtaking historic backdrop of Paris and the winding canals of Venice, as he and Elise find themselves unwittingly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse as the romance between them quickly grows more intense.

Had to share this with you . . .

How Do I Look? 'Permed' Gorillas In The Mist

This cute little guy shows what can happen to your hair if you're a real-life gorilla in the mist.

See more here on the story!

YAY for F R I D A Y

Hope this weekend is a fabulous one, filled with lots to do!

Mine is going to be a nice, inbetween, busy'ish one! Some birthday shopping, cycling, maybe a movie and a cycle race on Sunday!

(Image from a Google search)

Have a wonderful Happy Friday! :-)

SOME TIPS FOR LIVING HEALTHILY IN 2011

Drink plenty of water
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
Eat more foods that grow ON trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured IN plants
Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day

Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
Don't have negative thoughts on things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
Don't over do. Keep your limits.
Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
Dream more while you are awake.
Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes in the past that will ruin your present happiness.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Smile and laugh more.
You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

Call your family often.
Each day give something good to others.
Forgive everyone for everything.
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Do the right thing!
Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.
GOD heals everything.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
The best is yet to come...
Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

I think the above is all so true and i received this from a colleauge at work!
This "Don't over do. Keep your limits" appealed to me! I think i should really think about this and take it to heart!!! :-)

So... how's 2011 going for you?

For me i haven't quite got a "grip" on 2011! I started out with a big bang and things planned in my mind but honestly, i just can't get going! I can't pinpoint exactly what is missing in the links ~ but something and I am searching to find what it is??

I have a lot planned for 2011 from Cycling the Cape Argus, running the fun run at the Two Oceans, to competing on Jim at show jumping shows! So lots in store for me! I am looking forward to it all! Should be a blast!

Of course, we leave for Phuket and Singapore on the 1 May 2011 until the 18 May 2011. It's a holiday i am so excited about and have lots planned for it! Shopping and all that as well! Getting a nice tan, swimming, water activities - Jeez it's going to be a BLAST the more i think of it!

This is so true:

"The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen." ~ Frank Loyd Wright

I do hope 2011 is a successful, prosperous year for everyone! Go forth and achieve those goals!

Step right along and reach for those goals!

A touch of vintage ....

I really like this image ~ there's something to it ~
(Got it off Google search)

I am back!

WIshing everyone a very Happy New Year! 

May it be a successful, happy and prosperous one! 

I am looking forward to a great 2011 with lots of things happening and places to go! Afterall - 2011 is the year we are going BACK to THAILAND and SINGAPORE! I cannot wait! I could literally POP! It's like a wish has come true again! Otherwise, lots of things going on - cycling like anything, running and the general day to day things! As well as competing on Jim and jumping him at shows! A great deal to do!