This and that

Summer Mad Men-style. Just because I can.

Today I'm posting a mish-mash of things I've been meaning to post about.


To start:

The end of the year is fast approaching, so I thought it was time to be brave and check out my 10 in 2010 to see if I achieved anything.

1) Eat healthy and drink less (or not at all). Well I don't know about the healthy eating part, but I haven't drunk much this year.

2) I want exercise to be a regular part of my day (yawn... I know, I know all very boring stuff but necessary). Total fail. Total, total fail. That's all I'll say.

3) I want to pamper myself more - take more time out for just me; buy myself clothes; do my nails; spoil myself with a pretty bauble now and again; get my hair done regularly. I didn't get here 100%, but there was a definite improvement. I think I have looked after myself better, but there's definitely room for improvement in 2011.

4) Take some singing/music classes. I have been wanting to do this for so long, but now I want to find a way to make it happen. Nup, another fail. I really wish I did this, but it's really expensive. Maybe next year?

5) Have a beach holiday with my family. Success! We actually went on two beach holidays this year!

6) Start a long-term saving/investment plan. Another fail.

7) Finish my backyard (it's been a project in progress for two years!) and make it a lovely place to be. Success! We now have a completed backyard to enjoy.... Now if this rain would just stop...

8) Plan an overseas holiday for 2011 - either New York or France (or both!). No, no plan.

9) Cook a sensational three-course French meal for Skip (doesn't really go with number 1, I know). Haven't done it yet, but there's still time isn't there? Maybe NYE?

10) Find a wonderful dream to chase and start chasing it. In some strange way, I think this blog has been the wonderful dream. At least that's what I'm claiming.

Well, according to my list, 2010 hasn't been all that I hoped it would be, but hey, I have a month to do all the things left on the list! Anyone want to help me?

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Two days ago, I was feeling tired and cranky. I was having a fairly crap afternoon. While I was sitting in a doctor's waiting room, I tweeted "Feeling tired, crank and a tad emotional. #pleasepassthechocolate"

I then received a tweet from Coles saying they couldn't get me some then, but would the next day do?

I just thought they were joking along with me, but low and behold, last night there was a knock at the door and a Coles man stood there holding a bottle of French champagne and a package with a variety of chocolate. 

Some times, all you have to do is ask and you will receive!

Thanks Coles, you certainly brightened my dull day. 

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So in the theme of asking and receiving, here's my Christmas list:

* Books - Mad Men Unbuttoned; Keith Richards' Life; Jonathan Franzen's Freedom; Actually any new book I'd love.

* Mad Men series 3/4 on DVD

* Movie/theatre tix

* '60s-style sundress

* Music/singing lessons (see above)

*Antique ring (art deco-style or a pearl ring)

* A beach house.

Not too much to ask for? Surely.

What do you want Santa to put in your stocking?