Natty Nu

My son turned 13 today. Where was I, and what was I doing for the last thirteen years? It feels like a blur... He is a gorgeous young man - a man/boy.... As he himself has said "short in stature - but big in heart", and he does - have an enormous heart, full of compassion, caring and empathy. I'm very proud that he chose me to be his mum. This is all about the day he arrived earthside, a copy of post I wrote two years ago TWO YEARS AGO??? how'd that happen??? *********************************************************************************** 11...

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Tattoo Tuesday... with Tattoo Mummy

I'm playing with Tattoo Mummy on Tattoo Tuesday Come play with us...   What: Enblem of my kids initials Where: on my left wrist By: Courtney at Tattoo Junction Have to say a big thank you to Courtney from Tattoo Junction in Noosa. She did a brilliant job of fixing a rather large fuckup a tattoo that I wasn't happy with and I'll be going back to her to have more done.... :-) The thing I love about tattoo's is the stories behind them, and I can't help myself,...

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Style on a budget...

... and the law of attraction... One of the blogs I read daily is Nikki's Styling You . I love so many of the things she features there, and if my budget allowed would have spent literally $100's and $100's of dollars. Which I just don't have. What I do have is creativity, and tenacity... There have been several suggestions that she has made that I have taken on board, but all within the means of my budget. I love the Verily range that Nikki featured. Layering is so perfect for...

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grateful is as grateful does...

<> "Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone" Gladys Browyn Stern I never do anything for anyone with the attitude of wanting something done in return for me, so when someone does something for me I'm always surprised... Pleasantly of course. Even the offer of having something done is wonderful. This week I had to put my car in for new tyres and a couple of other things, and the cost ended up being $150 more then I was quoted. Living on the tight budget that I do, I wasn't...

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