Tuesday 15 October 2013

My Weekend That Was

I know that technically the weekend doesn't start on Thursday night but my time of pleasantness (yes, that is a word !!!) started then so that is when I decided my weekend would start.

A phone call from K saying she wanted to go to the movies ended up with us seeing 2 Guns (which I would recommend to anyone wanting to see some action plus have a few laughs !)

Friday night after work / TAFE, saw us popping in to my folks for my Dad to see K and then a stop at the local DVD store to get some DVDs and the local Indian restaurant to get some curry for dinner.  We got The Great Gatsby, Snitch and Jack Reacher.  We watched Snitch (which I had mostly seen before) and then half of TGG - I loved the party scenes which were so typical of a Baz Luhrmann movie but (given I haven't read the book - don't judge me, I didn't have to read it at school and I really don't like period type stories, except the Barbara Taylor-Bradford - The Harte Family saga) but it wasn't enough to keep us awake on Friday night so we had to watch it when K got home from storm training on Saturday afternoon.

I went to yoga in the morning.  My BIL says it should be called the comedic yoga class and he and I are both so inflexible - it really is quite funny to watch us.  I guess the good thing is that, if we keep it up, maybe we will see some differences in a few months time !!! (Although I'm thinking that quite possibly one class a week will make absolutely no difference - all it does is make me sweat and get thirsty and have another set of exercise clothes to wash for the week !!!!)  But, she did move through the moves quite quickly so maybe when I have just a little bit of a clue as to what I am doing, I'll be a bit better at what I am trying to do.

As K and I were going to the 7's rugby on Sunday and I knew I would be wearing my knee length jeans, I thought I had better go and get my legs and under-arms waxed, which I did before looking for more yarn to crochet up.  I could only find yarn at $8/ball which is just ridonkulous because I got it at $2/ball the last time I bought. I have asked my folks to keep their eyes open on their travels looking for fabric so hopefully they will find me some.  Mind you, with this hot weather, I don't know how much crocheting I will be doing !!!!

After we finished watching TGG and had returned it, we watche Pitch Perfect again.  To me, that movie is like Burlesque, I could watch it again and again and again and never get tired of it !!!

Sunday morning we had a bit of a lazy start before deciding to have cheese muffins for breakfast so quickly made a batch before getting to the station to catch the train down to Robina for the 7s rugby.  The train down was a bit full but at least it wasn't a long ride.  We got there just after 10am and walked to the stadium.  Using the train to get there is such a great way to travel - plenty of parking at the station and no trouble at the other side - across the walkway, down the stairs and along the road and you are at Skilled Park. 

What can I say about the day ?  Apart from the fact that the cold drinks were a rip off at $5 for a 600ml Coke Zero.  K also bought a box of chips which we shared.  We took water with us but that got warm before we knew it so landed up having to buy a few cold drinks while we were there.  The games were good - some were annihalations and some were really close.  Australia played South Africa and went into two lots of extra time (5 mins each time) before finally scoring a try to go through to the finals against NZ where they got well and truly beaten 40-19.  I think that the extra time against SA really took it out of them, having said that in the three games we watched them play, they went out really hard for the first 4-5 minutes and then seemed to lose their legs after that.

The crowd was entertaining.  The costumes were hilarious (most of them).  The screaming got a bit much at times.  The two worst were one lady shouting for "Souf Africa" and another lady who shouted for USA, Canada and England.  Her and her partner were English and then they bagged us out for supporting the French (when in reality, the only reason we were supporting the French was because they were supporting Cananda and driving K and I nuts !!!)

I had thought that K may not want to stay until the last game but, as the sun went down behind the stadium, she wasn't going anywhere until the last whistle had gone.  We changed seats a few times, chasing the shade, and getting away from ear piercing screamers and when we left and were walking to the station, she turned to me and gave me a big hug and said "Thanks for an awesome day Mom, I really enjoyed it."

Baskin & Robbins featured for dinner and, given we had only had a cheese muffin for breakfast and shared a small packet of hot chips during the day, I figured I had calories to spare even if I didn't eat 'good' calories !!!!

We got home at about 8.45 and watched Jack Reacher - Tom Cruise is so not Jack Reacher - and never will be !!!!!!  I wish they had cast someone else as Jack - someone like Jason Statham - someone with character !!

This week I plan on going back to the gym.  There is a body conditioning class on Monday at 5.30 and then a body pump class at 6.30 and then a couple of spin classes.  My weight is continuing to drop although I think it is probably  more as a result of cutting down on what I eat rather than my choice of foods which hasn't been that great of late.

Thankfully my moods have been a lot more stable and I truly believe that I have finally found the right concoction of medication (prescribed and natural) to keep me on an even keel.  I suppose the real test will come when A gets back from Rocky/Townsville on Friday and I have the two of them at home again !!!

Have the best day and, because it is Tuesday, it's time to join in with Jess at Essentially Jess for #IBOT.  Why not pop over and share some blog love around ?

TFTD : Sometimes the reason it’s so hard for us to be happy is simply because we refuse to let go of the things that make us sad.

44 comments:

  1. Sounds like a wonderful weekend. And if only weekend really did start on Thursday all the time! I loved TGG, but I am a massive fan of the book as well as the era.

    Leaving some fairy wishes and butterfly kisses from #teamIBOT

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    1. Yes, if only ...........
      Have the best day !
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  2. Wow, what a weekend. I've been meaning to see all those movies and get them out on dvd but I haven't had a spare weekend to watch them with hubby. Hopefully this weekend. So glad to hear that your medication is working for you too. Hope you have have an awesome week! :)

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    1. Thansk Bec. I know what you mean - somehow when A is at home we always seem to have something on !!! Mind you, know that the footy season is over we will probably have more time to watch movies.
      Have a great week !
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  3. I could watch Pitch Perfect over and over too! You obviously haven't tried to see me do yoga - least flexible person in the world, right here ;)

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    1. LOL - maybe we should start a yoga class for inflexible people so none of us feel out of place !!
      Have a great day !
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  4. What an awesome weekend you had! So great to be sharing it with your daughter! The best weekends always start on a Thursday. What great news that you are seeing results from the medications and still losing weight! Have a great week!

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    1. Thanks Eleise - yes, definitely great news !!!
      Have a wonderful day !
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  5. Well I haven't seen ANY of those movies you mentioned, but think I might have to rectify that! Sounds like a chockablock (extended) weekend, but a wonderful one nonetheless. I am so happy to hear you have the right mix for you and things are looking up! xo

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    1. Thanks Aroha - looking forward to a quiet weekend with A this weekend (I can always hope !!)
      Have a wonderful week !
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  6. Imagine if the weekend did start on Thursdays? How cool! Sounds like you had a great one. And I really want to see 2 Guns.

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    1. Yes - if only every weekend started on Thursday !
      Have the best day !
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  7. What a wonderful wrap-up of your weekend L! Sounds like you and K had some lovely time together
    And if you saw me at yoga, you would really laugh! xx

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    1. We did have a great time - so valued because I know that it won't happen all the time.
      Have the best day !
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  8. I have never read gatsby either and I am the same as you in period drama not interesting me. What an awesome weekend you guys had. I hate the rip off prices at venues.

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    1. Whew - I thought I was the only one who didn't like period pieces - I have friends who just LOVE them - they drive me nuts !!!!
      That's exactly right - it's just a rip off when you are at these places - drives me nuts !
      Have a wonderful day !
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  9. What do you mean weekends do not start on Thursdays?
    I do envy you keeping up with your Gym and Yoga. I love yoga but find an excuse not to attend for some reason. Weird when you like something but still avoid it, isn't it?

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    1. I find that if I don't feel like doing a class I get changed and then make a decision - for me, it's normally getting changed that is the hard bit !!
      Hope you have a great day !
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  10. What a great weekend... sounds like my kind of weekend. Just plenty of chill time doing ordinary stuff I like with people I enjoy spending time with. Hope you feel energized enough to dive back into the week! :)

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    1. Thank you - not so sure about feeling energised - I am not sleeping that well so am feeling a tad tired now - but it's nearly the weekend again and A will be home so all will be well again !
      Have the best week !
      Me

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  11. I went really nuts at the footy about $6 coke!! The woman behind me started it & I jumped in (much to son's horror!) cheaper to get a beer!

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    1. The prices are just stupid - and made worse by the fact that you can't take in your own colddrinks or any commercial foods. Last year A and I had a Curly Wurly each in our bag and they made us eat it before we went in !!!
      Have a wonderful week and please, try not to embarrass your son too much !!! LOL
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  12. What a lovely weekend of pleasantness :) You guys sure know how to jam pack in the fun. I love Pitch Perfect too! Such a great movie!

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    1. That it is Renee !!!
      Have the best day ever.
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  13. Awesome weekend! I'm busting to watch some DVDs, especially Gatsby because I studied it and absolutely love it. It's been about a million years since I plonked down and did a DVD marathon. Need to get back into it. Glad to hear you are feeling good and balanced and enjoying your family :-)

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    1. I was just thinking on the weekend that it's about time K and I did the Twilight marathon again !!!! Maybe we should wait for A to go back to wherever he will be going to after his week at home !
      Have a wonderful day !
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  14. What a huge weekend! And I am so happy for you that you have found the right balance of medication - that is such good news! Hope things stay well with both of your loved ones home this Friday xx

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    1. Thanks Josefa - always good to have A home !!!
      Have the best week !
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  15. I know you were so looking forward to having K home from holidays so glad it turned into a great (long) weekend. It sounds like you are great company for each other.

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    1. We are when we are getting along !!!! LOL
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  16. You know I have never seen The Great Gatsby? Does that make me supremely uneducated? :)

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    1. Absolutely not - we only got it because it was a Baz Luhrmann movie !!!!
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  17. That is a very busy weekend! And I have always wanted to NZ play in the Sevens as we always win, sorry but we do right??? I'm sure you'll embrace having A home - but so lovely that you had lots of precious mum/daughter time! xx

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    1. The NZ team certainly deserved the win - our guys just ran out of legs too early in the game !!!
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  18. Wow what a busy weekend! It sounds like you had a great time though. So happy for you that you have found yourself on an even keel at the moment.

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    1. Thanks Tegan - yes, I take all even keel moments as they come and just hope they stay around for more than a short while !!!
      Have the best week !
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  19. glad you had a great weekend together and woo hoo on the moods and medical concoction xx

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    1. Thanks Deb - it truly is a big woohooo for getting the meds right !!!!
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  20. What an exciting weekend - you must be exhausted! Your yoga class sounds fun. There's a group near us who do 'Laughter Yoga' - it's on my list of things to try :) Some people really take their sport so seriously don't they ... liked your stories from the game. Your lovely card arrived in my letterbox yesterday. Thank you so much. It couldn't have come at a better time and it really did brighten my day :) I love the card and the quote. You are so kind. Sending positive energy back your way. Love Lizzy. xx

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    1. If Laughter Yoga is based on how I look while I'm doing it, I would fit right in !!!!
      So glad the card arrived at a time when you needed it - mission accomplished for Brighten Someone's Day Project !!!
      Have the best week !
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  21. That is one jam-packed weekend!! It's good to be busy. Sounds like you had an awesome time.

    I am considering yoga, and I too am so inflexible. It will be embarrassing.

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    1. We did have a great time thank you !!! Don't worry about what anyone thinks - if you want to go to yoga - go and enjoy it and all the benefits it brings !!!
      Have a great day !
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  22. Oh Pitch Perfecrt!!! I brought that movie home from a grocery shop in the holidays for my boys and my oldest kai watched it literally EVERY single night of the school holidays. He is obsessed by it and knows all the songs and all the words... actually we ALL know all the songs courtesy of him singing them when he is not actually watching the movie lol xx

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    1. How cute !!! I love when kids enjoy really good movies and not only the violent cr*p that sometimes is around !!
      Have the best day !
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