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Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Limit. Brim. Verge. Conclusion. Confinement
And there it is. With this pair of shoes I have reached my limit. I cannot spend any more.
I will not spend anymore. For awhile.
Today Craig and I went sale shopping and I purchased a shirt, a skirt, and a pair of shoes. And that apparently is my limit. I have completed a working wardrobe which includes more than 5 interchangeable outfits so I don't wear the same thing week in and week out, it includes 2 skirts that just fit my current weight so won't be enormous if I lose more weight (and, naturally, I have the skirts I no longer wear as they are annoyingly loose - just in case).
And I am tired of shopping. Tired of buying low quality items that begin to pill or lose their shape immediately. Tired of the endless consuming. Tired of SO MUCH STUFF (though, admittedly, compared to a lot of people - one of my sisters, and one of my best friends for example- I do not have all that much stuff) cluttering my life.
I will not purchase any any any clothing items or books for three months. And a bit. Until the 14th April 2010*.
Caveats:
I may allow myself to buy running shoes. Because I do still want to try and see if I can become a running-type-person. But I'm going to let myself get back into the Wii Fit for awhile first.
And of course, if anything gets irreparably damaged then I can replace it. Especially things like tights.
The book thing? I have a stack of books to read that is almost at hip height. Seriously. I do not need any more.
I was planning on keeping this to myself but then realised that it would be more achievable, attainable, restricting if I told The Internet (and my Darling Husband) and set myself a date. Something to count down to.
And in addition to this, I am going to actively cull my wardrobe. My drawers are not overflowing and my wardrobe is not bulging at the seams but I could do with, and would enjoy owning, less.
Sell, distribute amongst family, donate.
I'll let you know how I get on!
* That's only 98 days. I can do that, right?
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
I cannot believe I'm writing this
I think, perhaps, I may be having what some term a "first world problem", it's completely ridiculous and I will freely admit that I need to suck in my lower lip and stop my right eyelid from twitching but at the moment, indulge me.
It's my damn blog after all.
I kind of resent the new car.
Yea, I said it, I kind of resent the shiny red new-to-us WRX that Craig adores, that I do really quite like, and that is the result of many many years of consultation about what cars we could both stomach because my car choices tend to look like they come from a 1950s cartoon and Craig's look like they come from a 2020s manga.
But still, I resent the car just the tiniest little smidge and want to know why?
(This is the kicker.)
Because spending the money to buy the car means that we can no longer go to Hawaii in July.
We had been planning to go back ever since, well, ever since we were in Hawaii in 2008, to celebrate our 10 years as a couple anniversary.
We can probably still swing a week on an island in the South Pacific and thousands of people would kill for that kind of holiday. But I really really liked Hawaii - I think mainly because I expected to NOT like it - and I had been looking forward to going back ever since we left with salt in our hair and sand in our shoes and as such my right eyelid twitches ever so slightly when I look at darling Rexy*.
But I will suck in my lower lip. And get the fuck over it. Because seriously?
It's such a First World Problem.
And I kind of make myself sick.
* This might be due to the OMG SO RED colour scheme. But probably not.
It's my damn blog after all.
I kind of resent the new car.
Yea, I said it, I kind of resent the shiny red new-to-us WRX that Craig adores, that I do really quite like, and that is the result of many many years of consultation about what cars we could both stomach because my car choices tend to look like they come from a 1950s cartoon and Craig's look like they come from a 2020s manga.
But still, I resent the car just the tiniest little smidge and want to know why?
(This is the kicker.)
Because spending the money to buy the car means that we can no longer go to Hawaii in July.
We had been planning to go back ever since, well, ever since we were in Hawaii in 2008, to celebrate our 10 years as a couple anniversary.
We can probably still swing a week on an island in the South Pacific and thousands of people would kill for that kind of holiday. But I really really liked Hawaii - I think mainly because I expected to NOT like it - and I had been looking forward to going back ever since we left with salt in our hair and sand in our shoes and as such my right eyelid twitches ever so slightly when I look at darling Rexy*.
But I will suck in my lower lip. And get the fuck over it. Because seriously?
It's such a First World Problem.
And I kind of make myself sick.
* This might be due to the OMG SO RED colour scheme. But probably not.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Scowl
Ahh jeez, Golden Striker. Two things.
1. A scowl is an expression of emotion. Therefore it cannot be emotionless.
2. Cricket Face isn't a scowl. This is a scowl
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Week One
Possibly the shortest week ever.
Friday
2010 dawned bright and clear (weather and my wine addled brain!) so we packed up towels and books and water and headed to Campbell's Bay for a New Year Swim.
Saturday
Craig spent most of the day tearing down and putting up a ceiling, and painting, DIY stuff with his Papa.
When he finally came back he was wearing this old old old hat. I think he kind of loves it.
&
Resolution; 'Wear more Lipstick' in action.
Also: sea wavey hair.
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Friday, January 01, 2010
2010
I thought 2008 was hard. I was certain that 2009 would bring resolution but all all all it has brought is more of the same holding pattern.
2009 was hard.
One year ago today I wrote of dreams for 2009. I had magnificent plans to backpack around Europe on my way to living in London again, of spending a white christmas in London and then New Years in Edinburgh.
Instead Craig and I are still holding on and waiting to hear about our last chance hope to live in London, we didn't backpack around Europe, our Christmas was most definitely not white, and we are in Auckland, New Zealand for New Years.
We did, however, manage to save a lot of money this year, money which will make either moving back to London or a longlong backpacking trip much more attainable, we moved into Park Place and while it is furnished with seconds and old old bits and pieces, I think it looks lovely. We have bought a car, the first car Craig has ever really properly purchased (the two cars he has driven have been hand-me-downs and then there was the project car but that one doesn't really count) and it is little and red and has a turbo and Craig adores it. Which is completely adorable in and of itself. We have jobs which we do not abhor and mine (WHICH I DO NOT DISCUSS ON THE INTERNET) is taking an interesting and potential career type path. And we did manage to travel. There were trips to Auckland, Dunedin, and Christchurch, as well as (of course) Japan.
2009 Resolution Roundup
x Project 365 lives anew! - Success! 364 photos taken
x Project 52, take 2, electric boogaloo. - Success! - 52 self portraits taken
x Celebrate my wedding anniversary. - Success! Picnic in the park where our wedding photos were taken.
x Acquire at least two new tattoos before June 15th 2009 and hopefully 3 by December 31st 2009. - Hmm. 1 in March, 1 in August (not before June!), and 1 in December. So sort of a success.
x PhotoBooks! - Oops. Forgot completely about this one.
x Dress up more! - Success! I love the way I dressed in the second half of this year.
x Quality over quantity. - Success!
x (as always ...) Try to be happier. - Hard to gauge.
It's funny, this was the first year where I did not include some allusion to weight loss or being healthier in my resolutions. And, know what? I've lost 16kg (35lbs) this year, I no longer add salt to my food (this should startle my family), and I exercise regularly.
I have gone from a size 14-16 to a size 8-10-12 (depending on the store & clothing) and I feel 110% better about myself.
Suffice it to say that I will not be including it in my 2010 resolutions either.
And so, I'm not going to make sweeping or specific declarations about what 2010 will hold.
It will hopefully include travel, hopefully a decision about London, hopefully much happiness. Hopefully hopefully hopefully.
Perhaps next Christmas will be white. Perhaps it will be in New Zealand with a my-mother's-side-of-the-family reunion. Perhaps perhaps perhaps.
2010 Resolutions
x Project 365 continues (and aim for 365 this year)
x Project 52 again. Try to be more adventurous/imaginative with self-portraiture
x Wear lipstick more often
x Budget to make it to the movies, in an actual theatre, at least once a month.
x Be nicer to my hair & skin
x PhotoBooks - starting with 365 in 2009.
x Pay off my credit card.
x Quality over quantity. - Save for and purchase the B for Boleyn necklace by Wendy Brandes.
x (as always ...) Try to be happier.
The future is still a wonderful thing.
2009 was hard.
One year ago today I wrote of dreams for 2009. I had magnificent plans to backpack around Europe on my way to living in London again, of spending a white christmas in London and then New Years in Edinburgh.
Instead Craig and I are still holding on and waiting to hear about our last chance hope to live in London, we didn't backpack around Europe, our Christmas was most definitely not white, and we are in Auckland, New Zealand for New Years.
We did, however, manage to save a lot of money this year, money which will make either moving back to London or a longlong backpacking trip much more attainable, we moved into Park Place and while it is furnished with seconds and old old bits and pieces, I think it looks lovely. We have bought a car, the first car Craig has ever really properly purchased (the two cars he has driven have been hand-me-downs and then there was the project car but that one doesn't really count) and it is little and red and has a turbo and Craig adores it. Which is completely adorable in and of itself. We have jobs which we do not abhor and mine (WHICH I DO NOT DISCUSS ON THE INTERNET) is taking an interesting and potential career type path. And we did manage to travel. There were trips to Auckland, Dunedin, and Christchurch, as well as (of course) Japan.
2009 Resolution Roundup
x Project 365 lives anew! - Success! 364 photos taken
x Project 52, take 2, electric boogaloo. - Success! - 52 self portraits taken
x Celebrate my wedding anniversary. - Success! Picnic in the park where our wedding photos were taken.
x Acquire at least two new tattoos before June 15th 2009 and hopefully 3 by December 31st 2009. - Hmm. 1 in March, 1 in August (not before June!), and 1 in December. So sort of a success.
x PhotoBooks! - Oops. Forgot completely about this one.
x Dress up more! - Success! I love the way I dressed in the second half of this year.
x Quality over quantity. - Success!
x (as always ...) Try to be happier. - Hard to gauge.
It's funny, this was the first year where I did not include some allusion to weight loss or being healthier in my resolutions. And, know what? I've lost 16kg (35lbs) this year, I no longer add salt to my food (this should startle my family), and I exercise regularly.
I have gone from a size 14-16 to a size 8-10-12 (depending on the store & clothing) and I feel 110% better about myself.
Suffice it to say that I will not be including it in my 2010 resolutions either.
And so, I'm not going to make sweeping or specific declarations about what 2010 will hold.
It will hopefully include travel, hopefully a decision about London, hopefully much happiness. Hopefully hopefully hopefully.
Perhaps next Christmas will be white. Perhaps it will be in New Zealand with a my-mother's-side-of-the-family reunion. Perhaps perhaps perhaps.
2010 Resolutions
x Project 365 continues (and aim for 365 this year)
x Project 52 again. Try to be more adventurous/imaginative with self-portraiture
x Wear lipstick more often
x Budget to make it to the movies, in an actual theatre, at least once a month.
x Be nicer to my hair & skin
x PhotoBooks - starting with 365 in 2009.
x Pay off my credit card.
x Quality over quantity. - Save for and purchase the B for Boleyn necklace by Wendy Brandes.
x (as always ...) Try to be happier.
The future is still a wonderful thing.
Week Fifty-Three
Sunday
Craig and I drove the 658km from Wellington to Auckland.
Mount Ngauruhoe emerging from the clouds.
Monday
Spending vouchers in Bendon, the faux opulence of their dressing rooms always amuse me.
This one was like a Harem.
Tuesday
Craig's brother drove us down to Hamilton so we could pick up the new car.
It is very very red.
Wednesday
An afternoon of sun and snorkelling at Goat Island.
Thursday
Wine and BBQ with friends then parking across the harbour from the SkyTower to watch the fireworks and see in 2010 with Sir C. The first really good New Years Eve I've had in years.
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Writing Resolutions
Thursday, December 31, 2009
500th Post
How appropriate that my 500th post on this darling little site would also be my last post of 2009.
We will go forth into 2010, the fourth year of my darling marriage, the fifth year of this darling site, and the tenth year of my life with Craig as of post 501 (FIVE HUNDRED AND ONE).
Here are twelve of my favourite favourite photos from 2009:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
We will go forth into 2010, the fourth year of my darling marriage, the fifth year of this darling site, and the tenth year of my life with Craig as of post 501 (FIVE HUNDRED AND ONE).
Here are twelve of my favourite favourite photos from 2009:
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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