♥♥♥♥♥.............Michaela India Anderson

♥ More Images from Montichari Italy

2010-08-29T10:39:00.013+08:00

Visions from Montichari

2010-08-09T21:01:00.008+08:00

The long road to Montichari, Italy.

How beautiful is the road around Montichari.

♥ To do List

2010-07-22T17:36:00.014+08:00

Resign myself to the fact that my "Java Programming" Career is over :) Check
Re-enrol in 2nd Semester at UWA. Check
Meet with R.Blandford, J.Marsh to work out 2nd Semester. Check
Buy Text Book. Check
Buy more Stationary. Check
Download Text Book so I am not hit with Excess Luggage for a Maths text. Check
Go Shopping with mum, and not buy anything. Check
See Wais Dr re Surgery when I get back. Check
Go to mutiple Sunday Brunch meetings with Brunch Buddie Lara. Check
Eat Homemade Curry by Sam. Check
Enjoy the Playlists, and Table setting by Sam. Check
Eat homemade Chocolate Pudding made from Scratch by Sam :) Check
Have one of the worse take-away coffee's from "King Street Cafe". Check
Introduce my mum to "Pantry Door" North Perth and it's amazing coffee's. Check
Watch Season 1 of "Glee" with Mason. Check
Make Mutiple visits to "Herdsman" Markets for a great coffee, and Gluten free Chocolate cake. Check

Wash my Road Bike before "Elite Racing Cycle's" Service it. Check
Wash my Helmet.Check
Road Bike serviced, new shifters and bar tape. Check
Track Bike serviced, bottom bracket and bar tape. Check
Buy some new white socks from the bike shop. Check
Get a Visa Debit Card from the Bank. Check
Buy some small denomination of Euro's from Bank. Check
Download some music to my Ipod. Check
Wash stuff I need to take to Adelaide. Check
Iron the stuff I need to take to Adelaide. Check
Pack suitcase ( for Winter in Adelaide & Summer in Italy). Check Check
Pack bikes or more like squeeze them into one Bike Box. Check
Pack "Grey's Anatomy" for training camp. Check
Pack my "Bday"pressie's to open in August.Check
Buy Extra Baggage Allowance for trip online at Qantas.com. Check
Then get charged for 0.6k over for bag, and 0.5 for bike box. Obviously the counter chick does not know you round down when your sitting at 1.1kg over, so I end up paying $20 for 2kg. Check
Buy a new Novel at the Airport. Check
Board the plane for Adelaide. Check
Charge my SRM, but leave it at home. Check
Get ready for my Lunches at my Fave Organic Cafe Ever "Wild Thyme". Melbourne Rd, North Adelaide. Yayyyyyy

♥ The long road, end of Term & exams.

2010-06-10T09:21:00.018+08:00

So from where I left off, the things I have done and en-counted.
Been going through revision of lecture's for both my courses. Seriously I don't think anyone would be winning any day time Emmy awards for sound editing.
Training, some great days, and some not so great.
Racing "b"grade mens at Pickering Brook. Surprising myself.
Discovering that doing Team Pursuit with Bella, and a Motorbike are hard sessions.
Arriving at races too early, then driving to grab a decent coffee at the Merchant in Kalamunda.
Training comes in handy when it comes to an excuse to miss out on my Bro's 12th Birthday Party in Mandurah.
Survivor Mandurah with 12 x 12 year old boys, Sounded like organised chaos.
My Mum, Dad, Tenille & Adam do go overboard with birthday parties. Printing up Survivor Tee's and recording the whole weekend. Painting Flags for 2 tribes, Challenges on Friday night, and all day Saturday. Tree mail, Reward Challenges. Long live survivor.
Watching the real Survivor "hero's vs villains" final. This was such an anticlimax when a chick wins the million. Who during her games never wins a challenge.
Travelling around Northbridge to find my friend Ellie who was lost on platform 9 & 3/4.
Watching Ellie dance on table tops. Discovering that the The consumption of alcohol may make her think that she was whispering when she was not.
Doing past papers for Maths & Java. If your idea of good interpersonal communication means getting the decimal point in the right place
Not happy that these past papers do not have any answers attached to them. So I am swimming along doing questions and hoping I am on the right path. Not a happy camper.
Travelling on a one day road trip with Sam D and Michael Fitz down to Dardenup. I will admit it. It was not as bad.
Discovered while eating satay at Matsuri Satay house, that I am becoming more intolerant to peanuts, walnuts and almonds. The satay sauce caused my throat to itch.
Enjoyed going to Japanese in Mt Lawley's with the Freiberg family. Good food at Hanami. The Bento box rocks.
Watching rather scary movies with my mum and almost frightening myself stupid " A Haunting in Connecticut" is not recommended when dad is out at training.
Buying a new saddle for my BT, to make my riding more comfortable. Thank you Selle Italia TT saddle.
Shopping at the sales of "Aurelio Costarella" zomg I must say the best, girl y, girl y dresses one could find. So I had to have two. Thanks Ray, I am happy to be your size "0".
I had to rethink my loved o the hunter boots, how disappointing to not be able to source in Australia the boot of your dreams.
I managed through wandering through Claremont, to find a boot to substitute the "Jimmy Choo" Hunters. We have slowly begun our long and fruitful relationship.
Doing ergo at WAIS, did I mention how much "crap" Pete and I talk while doing 20 sec efforts, actually talking during the 40sec recovery.
Going to the "wild fig" for lunch with Sam D.
A nice meal in Cottesloe with the D family, awesome Lemon Risotto with Prawns. Ate too much too early and did not have room for desert.
Finally after 6months driving on my "L" plates, I passed the reaction test, and being officially allowed on the roads of Perth with my "P"s.
Sex in the City 2, with Lara F. This is worth a ZOMG such a good movie. Thanks to my parents for a box set of STC for Christmas to get me hooked.
Going on picnic's can actually not be too bad.
Laughing at baby pictures, and pictures of me growing up.
Re reading my grade 4 short story, remembering how in my mind the story was the like a "Pulitzer Prize" winning book however the reality isn't even close.
Looking at my "Math Challenge project" on Music and laughing hard.
A great Chocolate Brownie makes the world a better place.
I spend more time on my laptop studying than I do driving around in my car.
I spend more time on my bike than going out.
Pendulum make some great music.
I love to listen to people laugh when you tickle them.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
One exam down and Java to go.

Where the Wild Things are ♥

2010-05-11T18:40:00.004+08:00

After coming home from Adelaide, I do realise that my home is my refuge. I always love being at home. Even when I was in Primary School and the girls would want to play after school all I wanted to do was just go home. It is a contradiction as I do miss the training camp.
I did not want to build my bikes up, so the track bike sat snug in his box. However I did want to do some ergo and hence the roadie was assembled.
I actually enjoyed accompanying Julz to his ball, more than I did my ball last year. Funny to go to the before's and see Zoe.W. Someone I went to school with since grade 1. Good time to be had at the Photo booth with Zoe.
I made a friend ( I know surprisingly) at the ball. Maddison S the partner of Kenji. I loved her dress her mum made. Best dress of the night voted by me.
I struggle to comprehend how a bad cup of coffee, made badly, burnt, and served badly could ruin my day. However it surely was the case.
I learnt that being fit, and ready for the TT does not guarantee you a great result. Over eagerness and not monitoring my HR meant I cooked myself on the way out and paid badly on the way back to Taylgum. It wasn't what I was hoping for. So a couple of moments to wallow in my misery was spent.
However Taylgum, redeemed my faith in decent Barista out there as they made the most wonderful coffee, and they roasted the beans behind the cafe. A pleasure to do business with "Flutterbies" if your ever in the region my recommendation for a decent brew.
Amy Cure won it in fine fashion, with Sinead Noonan ( SA) , then Jess A.
I surprised myself with my results in the Championship Road Race. I went into this Championships fitter, and leaner. I was climbing better than I have ever. So this was so enjoyable. I have never been in this position before and I can get used to it. We were told prior that there was to not be a feed. However mum was told at the feed zone we could feed. I was not going to take a bidon, as I was seriously concerned about being disqualified. The last feed I managed to get myself back with the 6 girls, and was looking forward to the finish. Till my quads and stomach started to cramp, and my muscles in my legs were spasming. I had to try to shake it out. Man this feeling was the most painful I have ever felt. But it was a good outcome for me to finish just 30sec behind.
I must say thank you to Michelle D, for helping me after the race to get some fluids in. Thanks to Steph H dad for buying me a Powerade too. I appreciated it as I really needed to re-hydrate.
I was impressed watching Steph H, ride as I had travelled to Tassie with her for the Chrissy Carnivals a few years ago. She was agressively counter attacking all Jess A's attacks. Amy Cure was there, along with Sinead Noonan. Sinead took last year off her bike to concentrate on getting into UNI and that did not seem to hurt her riding. Maddison Vit was there, along with Shanice Nitis. So this was a decent group of riders. Steph rode her way into the World Road Team with that Win. Congratulations.
Mum took good care of me along with Sammie W, we went an soaked in the spa, and I got a massage from mum. What are mums for.
The next day's Road Race was to be a finish up Mt Warning. Well dearie me we did do a recon drive up the narrow road and its "trip trappy Bridges" which hid trolls. I was so relieved to find out this was not the case.
The Road Race again, was difficult with a 400m hill finish. The group split during the course of the race. Again I found myself in the group of riders with some known climbers. Much to my surprise. WE were lead the wrong way for a bit, but then got back on track. Again I finished better than I had in any other road races, and finished 6th. Two good days on the bike. The first year Qld riding in Maddison Vit attacked on the last 400m climb and rode her way to a win. Well done.
I wont get into my lack of results in the crit. Safe to say my legs were not in the best of moods. Well done to Sinead on her win. However I did enjoy watching the boys Crit, with the attacks. Thought on such a technical circuit there was going to be some serious carnage from the u19's. However the pace strung the riders out early. With a break from "Real Aussie Kid" rider. Jackson Law timed his ride to perfection and went on to win the Crit.
I forgot to mention my Bro from another mother came for a visit. Tommo Richards one good bloke drove down to Tweed Heads, and spent the day visiting with me, Sammie Wood. Thanks Tommo.
Again I was well fed by Liz King who shared our apartment. Thanks Liz for your culinary efforts.
I think I had the best sleeps in the room at North Star. I don't know why it was...I did not wake up at all hours and stare at the ceilings like I usually do.
Trying to Studying during Nationals was a decent distraction to the stress I usually have. So I used it accordingly to calm my nerves, trying to do calc problems, and Java' lab's.
We even managed to go out to Thai on the Sunday night. Sammie W, mum and I had a great meal. Thanks to Steph's recommendation.
Before dinner we caught up with Mr & Mrs Law, for a coffee and a long chat. Decent effort as I am sure we were there for over 2 hours chatting.
Monday night saw Mum and I alone, as the WA contingent flew out that afternoon. So while packing bikes and tidying up before our flight home Tuesday we turned it into a Dexter marathon. Again with a 2nd visit to the Thai at Kingscliff, this time take out. Good night, great food ... I love Dexter.
I realise that while at Nationals and reading the book "Picnic at Hanging Rock". That Joan Lindsay did spend far too much on her wordy-ness and the book could be reduced to a few paragraphs, a synopsis perhaps.
Frustrating book, as the damn stupid girls who were left or found did not remember "squat". The pudgy Edith annoyed me, I think we all know a Edith who hover's on fringes desperately seeking acceptance, however if they simply were themselves and forgot about acceptance they would quickly become less annoying, and might actually find some friends.
I discovered why some places are prone to flooding as my last night in Tweed Heads was spent listening to the rain. It did not stop for hours.
When shopping at the Brissy airport for my next book. I found the "Haunted Hotel" at the newsagents.The Haunted Hotel is a short novel written by Wilkie Collins. Supposedly a ghost story, and an early psychological thriller, all melded smoothly together. We shall see.
In looking for my next book, I missed the Mimco store, and the Fcuk store. So after it being brought to my attention, and seeing that the shopping at Tweed Heads was slim. I had to have a hair clip from Mimco to assuage my shopping urges.
On returning home to Perth, I designated myself a week off the bike. I think I heard that Kevin T (Worlds Coach) told the enduro boys to take a week off. I assumed that in his haste he forgot to mention it to me :). So I left my bikes sleeping soundly in their bike boxes much to my fathers aggravation. He complained that the house was far neater while mum and I were away. As the house had bike boxes and suitcases and this "Raped his eyes" as he likes order.
I had a lovely morning coffee and chat with my coach Simon. Planning my next 13 weeks leading up to the 2nd training camp. I am happy with the plan, and now it is time to begin the execution. I think my legs will be put under some pressure.
My Event organiser took me to a lovely lunch at the "Wild Fig" in Marmion. Great Food, Great Coffee, and awesome view of the beach. Good Choice Sam D. We have also been to the sister Cafe "Naked Fig" in Swanbourne another great cafe.
I was invited to Jane D birthday, and simply loved the Desert. The Turkish pudding thingie was awesome and a great way to end the awesome dinner. Happy Birthday Jane D. The food was good. The company was great too, especially Sam D cousin Emma who delivers a mean "one liner" matching Sam's rapier wit.
I am sure trying to find a calculus equations to design a better elliptical shaped spoon which would not leave any food at the bottom after a mouthful is kinda geeky dinner convo guys.
Sam D can make some awesome Raspberry & Choc Chip Pancake for breekie too.
I enjoyed taking my Nanny on a Picnic for mother's day. Happy Mothers day to all those mums out there. I love mine.

♥ Things I learnt on Training Camp.

2010-04-25T18:16:00.005+08:00

That Sharyn and the crew at Wild Thyme Organic Cafe are the best. I loved going there every day between session's to get a Chicken Wrap, a slice and a piece of fruit. They sure did look after me while I was away from home.

The Pea and Ham Soup with bread on those day's where I had only one session were awesome too. I would sit there eating and trying to catch up on Uni work using their free broadband.

When I was totally struggling and needed something awesomely sweet, the Gluten free & dairy free Brownie saved my flagging energy levels.

I actually know how to cook some rather basic dishes. Like Poached Chicken, with seared prawns and salad with brown rice.

Training camp was quieter than last year without the Sprinters. They were eating up a storm in NSW with Sean Eadie while we were home cooking in Adelaide.

I was better prepared this year mentally and physically for the 2 weeks away. However this did not stop me from getting homesick or flat from a tough session, but this time they were fewer and farther between.

I even managed to to the Japanese restaurant with Bella on the 2nd last night. I loved the food at that place.

The Enduro Team are a great bunch of people to be stuck with for 2 weeks. Last years Mechanic Mike, was so great he gave me a bunch of pictures from Moscow which I did not have. Thanks Mike.

Enjoyed my casual chats with Murray Lydeamore, he is a good guy. ( Athlete Welfare AIS Cycling).

I think Dale.P was stomping as he was pulling 2 lap turns in the TP.

The Girls TP was looking good as we were even in our lap times, which gave us some great efforts. The starts were a bit more inconsistent but we have time.

I def's need to look at buying a new Track Seat which is more comfortable as my position was being adjusted at camp :). I think a Selle Italia Gel might be the one I settled on.

I was glad to get home, as I missed my mum looking after me. I missed my WAIS ergo session's with Peter.P Wais, I don't know why but the gossip and jokes make the efforts easier. Jess.R apparently is the meet and greet girl at Wais and she is always smiling when we arrive.

I enjoyed my light week in training back in Perth.

It was fun to attend the UWA sports breakfast to accept my WM Nunn Scholarship for 1st year undergraduate. I met a nice girl who was a Rhythmic Gymnast but for the life of me could not remember her name.

I managed to go to my Crepe Cafe. Sam D even rated it 5 out of 5 which says alot as he is a hard food critic.

How I hate packing as I am leaving to QLD/NSW for Road Nationals. Nervously anticipating the next week. However my mum is coming this time so things will be easier.

♥ Easter Parade

2010-04-07T19:26:00.011+08:00

Things I have learnt:-

Perth lends itself to some freakish autumn weather, destroying the UWA campus during one tempest evening in Perth. Homes were damaged, power knocked out and hail the size of golf balls fell as a sudden storm swept across the Perth metropolitan area. The UWA Architecture library was awash, and I think the civil engineering building was horrible. One of the colleges my friend’s stayed at had 100 windows smashed by hail and rooms soaking wet from the storm. I was totally scared as usually The TRex comes out during storms.

I loved going to the movies with my cousin Tenille’s to see “Alice in wonderland” was beautiful and Tim Burton is a bit of a dark story teller.

I actually was surprised at how I did not mind the Blood test I need for training camp, as the lady actually knew what she was doing and not stabbing me over and over again to find a vein.

· I am currently ambivalent about the book I am reading “ One flew over the Cuckoo’s nest” maybe the movie is better. I thought I would start with the book. The challenge if I read this , Sam D would read the Hobbit, however I think this reading of the hobbit will not eventuate.I think my mum read me the Hobbit numerous times when I was a kid.

GG Going out to dinner for Steph M birthday party was fun to catch up with the school crew at Bliss Café. I guess Ellie is a darling for putting up with my no show on so many events.

· The Java Assignment was the proverbial pain in my ass, as the last and final flag was a circle, and it took the most amazing amounts of work, and I still did not crack the maths to do it. I had my version of the circle but it was not the preferred way. Though helping a fellow student did earn me some lollies for my valuable assistance. Though I did make my first online buddy who also was struggling with the circle, and we managed to work through part of the problem via email. Who would have thought the Bangladesh flag would be so difficult.

· I did get my 15 sec of fame in my Maths lecture, in answering a question on optimisation and actually getting it right & managing to explain it coherently a proud moment for me.

· The freaking Maths mid semester was another ache in my posterior as the assessment from last year which I used practiced on was easy, and the damn one we had to do this year was a freaking complicated. Last year test was relatively easy compared to this one. All they had to optimise 2 dimensional object, and we had to do three d. I could not remember how to work out the volume of a cylinder arrggg.

erThough there was a dude sitting next to me on the bench who was shuffling his pages and did not seem to be writing down much. But he lent over to whisper to me something which was inaudible. Which I did not understand because of his accent and was so soft, … what the hell. What he was trying to say was that one of my formulae was wrong. What I want to know is how close was he looking at my work to see that? I then questioned myself, and double checked and I am now positive cause I was right...and dude stop looking at others papers.

·GGoing Shopping with my mum in Claremont at a Vintage shop was absolutely remarkable, as I wondered who would be bored of the Grey Lisa Ho jacket, and my mother insisted I try on the cream top which looked absolutely shapeless on the hanger, but the sleeves were wonderful once I tried it on, good eye mum. I think wasting time in Claremont shopping with mum is da bomb.

· Shopping for my Mums Birthday present was more stressful that I would have imagined as she did give me a huge hint on the recycled rag basket, however I had to add things to make it seem a bit more interesting, so in went chocolate, a tea mug, and much more as my mum "More is MORE"...

· I have discovered the re-runs of Dexter Season 4 on Foxtel, and so it all begins again.

· I have come across the most delicious shop on Broadway in Nedlands which makes the most incredible crepe’s called “le Galette”. I love the Vegemite one. However I do like to experiment. I have had the spinach and ricotta, and the tomato, egg, and ricotta. But I always return to the vegemite. I am always try to be adventurous and want to experiment. Yet there is this thought at the back of my head that they won’t be a great as the Vegemite. I don't want to be disappointed but am left always wondering what if the other crepe is much more divine. The dilemma of eating crepe’s.

· My Training has been going well, I am happy with the work I have been doing, along with the ergo each week. I have been doing the usual track work, with a good road base, and some TT training too boot. Peter has been working over time in the lab with all the girls preparing for camp.

I I must mention the two up t-trial training on the coast with Simon, boy did that hurt. He was powering up the pinches and I had to hang on for dear life, he felt he let me do most of the work. My interpretation of the events was that he was drilling it at the front.·

I I road the Bibra Lake Good Friday Time Trial, unsure of how I was going. It felt good , but there are those moments when you feel good but think “am I feeling good” cause I must be going so slow. I forgot to look at the clock on the SRM and I was thinking during the TT if I really was doing some work , it could not feel this easy. However I surprised myself and managed a decent PB from the previous year. So bring on Easter. Thanks must go to the best TT people ATTA and their Crew of Volunteers.

I remember last year my mum took me to DimSum after the TT. So I insisted that we go again this year. It is remarkable that even though it is a Christian Holiday, Chinatown in Northbridge is abuzz with people. There are low fat options ie eat all the steamed Dumplings ♥

· The Easter Bunny came to our house per usual, and distributed only Cadbury eggs on the lawn, hiding in the tree’s, on the car’s and in the bushes. Gosh how I love the Easter Bunny. Mason fairly distributed the eggs into two baskets, even going so far to tell me as he took the last uneven large egg, he gave me his Mallow chocolate as a compensation for the uneven egg distribution. If it was me I would not tell poor Mason!.

· I now truly have the most wonderful collection of chocolate decorating my table.

· I spent the Easter break packing up my bikes for training camp. Hunting high and low for my rain jacket, and finally finding it. I will board the plan with trepidation and nervousness, as I do recall my first training camp last year as one hard 2 weeks. I think I cracked on the 1^st ride, and I hope I might endure a few more sessions before it does my head in.

Though I am a tad more confident with the preparation I have had. Bon voyage to me as I bound off to Adelaide for Two weeks. I love Adelaide, and I get to hang out with the Enduro team. The only members left from last year is Amy C(Tas), Dale P(SA)...So will have to met and great Mitchell L-F(Act), Edward B(Act), Jordan K(Qld), ..and I already know Jackson L ( NSW), and Bella K ( WA).

♥ Things I learnt this week, Mother of all Invention's

2010-03-21T10:45:00.002+08:00

I learnt that if necessity is the Mother of all Invention, then I did not realise that they were talking about my mum. With her newest discovery the humble "Chia Seed", I am finding it every where in my food. She has slipped this seed in my Omelet's, Chicken, Roasted veggie and Salsa Quesadilla, in my Banana Shakes, in the bread she has found at "Baker's Delight".
I learnt that the boys in the house have not discovered that she is slipping this healthy seed in there food if they did their would be a revolt from Mason and he would refuse to eat Whole wheat Chia seed bread she is buying.
I learnt that apparently Chia Seed is a super-food with the highest plant based source of Omega 2, dietary fiber and protein, and that there are more people I know eating it, my chiro, Joy Bissett is also pushing it :).
I learnt that the skill of watching TV for avoiding the complex thought process that goes into assignments has not left me. I spent last Friday night watching the "Perth Wildcats' win their 7th NBL title. I guess the hours my dad spent coaching me in the PC Basketball team did not go to waste, and we played "Where's Mason" as he was lucky to score some tickets from Adam.
To continue with that whole Basketball themed weekend, In finishing my Java assignment and feeling very happy with myself, I rewarded myself by going to watch my dad help coach the "Willetton Tigers", Mum and I stayed till 1/2 time then we left as I had the Wandi TT early the next morning.
I learnt I do like the Wandi TT course and did a PB on that circuit.
I learnt that I do like a good coffee before a TT.
I discovered that Emma Pooley is not only a good biker, she is also completing her honours in Civil Engineering while trying to professionally ride the bike, and I suspect that would be a gazillion times more difficult than my 2 units.
I enjoyed my Sunday event, of coffee, and trawling Leedy for a replacement cafe for the one Sam had originally wanted to eat at was not open on Sunday. Apparently it is all or nothing and no mediocre cafe will suffice. Good night though.
I realise that when you type your Maths assignment up on the web to submit check for typo's as that error cost me 5 marks.
That Parking Inspectors around UWA are vicious. I got done for $75 for parking where a sign was camouflaged by shrubbery and I was not hindering any traffic. If councils would consider this, why take money from poor Uni students? If you perhaps offered free parking, you might not have to pay for the motor bike, parking machines, repairs & maintenance on the said machines, parking inspectors, printing of said tickets, signage for parking, repairs and maintenance on said parking signs, workers compensation insurance on the inspectors. reminder notices, postage, collection companies to chase down unpaid fines. Just something to think about guys.
Wednesday Ergo in the Lab is hard! Man some days I think could you Mr. SRM be nice to me, and I needed a quick power nap before my lecture that morning.
My Mum was proud of me discovering the "Brown's Yogurt with Chia Seed" in the refectory at uni. There are more weirdo's out there pushing this stuff. BTW I bought it two days in a row.
That our family dog "That dawg has gone done lawst her Mind" ( in the southern drawl of my dad). She is like totally insane since she got lost , picked up and put in the pound for 4 days while we looked for her. So each night now she barks at cupboards, walls, and windows and keeps us up. She really needs some dawg therapy or some sedatives to help her sleep.
That my nanny is the best nan ever, she returned from holidays with the whole season 6 DVD of "Grey's" for me. I can blame Sarah Kent way back in the day at Mooloolaba getting me hooked on this show. My first road nationals ever.
My Pappa and Mother are trying to con my nan into letting Pappa have another dog. The same night Chance ( our dog) wandered away as mum got home late from running around with my Pappa, as my Pappa's Airedale died of old age at home. Apparently this traumatic situation of having to take a dead dog to the vet to be cremated on a Friday night on a long weekend is worthy of consideration of another dog. Pappa and Mum are trying hard to convince nan, as Tammy used to go every where with my Pappa even to work, holidays etc. GOOD LUCK GUYS!
Simon took Friday track session this week, and was trying to convince me to lock my arms during my start, I am still not convinced that my scrawny arms can support my weight without breaking, or is this an unfounded fear of mine.
Gish ( WAIS Weight Trainer) was video taping the starts and do I pull some funny faces while trying to get that gear going.
Learnt that Simon + motorbike + SRM = a extremely hard Motor-pace session in the hills. But coming home and realising that it is coming off a my longest training block, and after Sunday session I will have 2 compulsory rest days is good to know. It is now only about 1 week till training camp in Adelaide with the Enduro riders. I am coping well though my TSS. Small pat on the back for me lets see it on camp.
EASTER is almost here and just before training camp, so how am I going to consume the Obligatory Chocolate and show up fighting fit. I love the Easter Morning egg hunt, where my mother gets carried away with small easter eggs, and large eggs and Mason and I end up with tri-zillion easter eggs. I think Mase still has my Bart Simpson shaped egg uneaten on his bookshelf in his room from last Easter ( what a waste of good chocolate).

♥ Vintage Patterns for Dresses

2010-03-12T11:09:00.006+08:00

Things I have learnt this week.

My mum is the best internet shopper I know of. She found these Vintage Patterns on line for dresses for me. These were all original pattern's from the 1950's one a Givenchy. Something I am looking forward too. Marianna to the rescue to make them up next.
Uni Started, I think I built it up to be more exciting than the reality of it all.
I was pleasantly surprised to be notified I got the UWA Sports WM Nunn Scholarship for a First year. Along with the fringe benefits I get a Gym Membership. My plan is to spend my lunch time in there, not working out just sitting on various pieces of equipment looking busy.
Am I the only one in the whole place who has no friends doing the same Units.
I am only there for 2 units but there are huge chunks of time between lecture's, lab's and workshops.
I am spending 3 hours sitting on lawns, in library's sitting by myself. This can become pretty old pretty quickly. I could do this at home.
I have since made 1 friend , which technically isn't really a friend as he is a friend of a friend however I am willing to claim it, not bad for nearly 4 weeks of spending time with unknown groups of people. I excel at this making friends skill NOT!.
My Java assignment is proving to be a bit testy, and not as straight forward as I would personally like. I figured out now how stupid computers are, as someone has to write a program to tell them everything they need to know and do. Thank you to the little Programming guy who sleeps inside my laptop, mobile, ipod can you do my Java assignment for me ?.
Training has been coming along well, after a 9 day straight block with some double sessions I loved my 2 days off. It was one of most productive 9 days I have had in a while, but to end it with a 5 hour motorpace ( sat) then to finish it off with a 47km tt (sun) was let me say not enjoyable, however it is all part of the process. I do appreciate the effort people put in, like Darryl spending his Sat morning dragging girls around on his motor bike, Simon spending time thinking / reading Srm files, giving me feedback and coming up with the next strategic move. Peter Peeling making me laugh as he has worked out the treadmill session for me based on speed, and wattage totally committed and very orginal with his sessions.
I ended up with a 2 days of Recovery, with a chiro apt, and a long Massage and doing nothing but going to UNI.
I discovered that I might actually know more people than I think, as on my way to one of my lectures I saw, stopped and spoke to 7 girls from school. I felt marginally better at not being a loner however I did spend 13 years at my school averages out to around one friend for every 2 years of school.
To digress, I have spotted the most amazing Jimmy Choo Hunter boots, and I covet them for Winter.
Cougar Town is one of the funniest shows on TV for the week.
Another Must have DVD after watching it at the outdoor theatre last week is the "Fantastic Mr Fox" based on a Roald Dahl book. Good movie.
Chocolate birthday Cake & Homemade Coffee Icecream are a very good combination to end a nice dinner.
The end of another productive week, and hopefully the start of another great week.

♥ Road Trip to Pemberton

2010-03-03T20:35:00.006+08:00

Things I learnt on a road trip to Pemberton.

1. Make sure when your travelling with boys you bring sufficient food to feed a third world nation, and add a bit more in case of flood, fire or famine. The equation should be number of days ( road trip) x 3 ( allowance for catering for the boys).

2. That girls have nothing on the Trash talking shit boys engage in on a 4+ hour road trip. I do not remember what was said but most of it was just ramblings of a deranged teenage bike rider.

3. Apple I pod noise cancelling Ear buds have not been tested in a confined car with two boys, talking shit. As they clearly did not work, sorry Apple.

4. I sincerely honestly thought that boys eventually outgrew their desire for the " the clothing optional" desire. I thought my brother at 12 would eventually outgrown the running around naked, and cartwheeling over the couches however... it is now evident that it follows them right through their late teens.

5. Boys actually plan their play-lists for road trips.

6. I was actually the third wheel in this road trip :).

7. Boys can flood hotel room bathrooms.

8.Jumping into a "environmentally questionable lake" does not constitute a shower after a road race.

9. Driving home covered in the environmentally questionable lake water, while it dries on your skin is not the best feeling in the world.

10. Using your girlfriend to procure nicer bottles of wine from nice boys, is rather dodgy.

11. Mooning your other B FF and his father from the shot-gun position in the car is not necessarily the most mature thing you might do in your life.

10. Having a boy try to explain to you the fine art of "being a girl" and utlising my girlish charms makes me giggle. I did not think being coquettish worked in 2010 obviously boys still fall for it.

11. I think someone needs to write a code of conduct for the competitive rider. Which all riders must abide by.

Rule no 1. if someone is stronger than you in a race, crit, etc and you are obviously aware of their strengths and you are towed around the circuit during parts of the race, do not ROLL them on the line for LINE HONOUR'S. They will actually appreciate it. How many times I have witnessed people rolling others over the line just for the glory when they did absolutely nothing in the race.

12.To the stronger riders on the day ...Sarah- Jeanne Fraser and Liz Leyden well done in finishing 1 , 2 and me pulling up the rear in third. Eddie Hollands team went 1,2,3.

12. Racing against "EMMA POOLEY" was rather not much fun as she is another "Ruth Corset" and rides off into the sunset on her "Noble Stead", with Sarah Jeanne on her heels n me missing this vital break. Well done to those two women.

13. I did enjoy racing with the "Eddy Holland's Bike Team". The girls( opps women) are great.

14. I actually secretly enjoyed the road trip with the two "WILD THING'S". Defs not PG rating :)

♥ Things I have learnt in Feb 2010

2010-02-12T13:12:00.011+08:00

♥

Things I have learnt.

I love travelling to nationals without have to bring my bikes, as kindly DB drove the Wais van over with a tonne of equipment.
I love my mum cause she donated her IPod Touch to my worthy charity.
I forgot how mad the wind can be when we arrived in Adelaide for Nationals.
I missed Adelaide
Living with Bella's Mum is living with your own "Master Chef". Never ever travel without Liz.
Liz doesn't sleep.
Liz spends her nights like the mice in the Shoemaker fairytale. While everyone is asleep she embroiders aprons, knits ski hats, and bakes the best muffins/cakes. We woke up every morning to the smell of freshly baked goodies.
This comment was misunderstood...so I rephrase... I am always a lounge lizard and called the laziest athlete that Ellie knows, I did surpass my lounging this week Ellie...though I am sure I will improve this record over time and a lot of effort... :)
I love Adelaide.
I have a desire to own a house/mansion in "Robe Terrace" where I will settled down to.
I totally get the ROBE Terrace Ladies who prance down Melbourne St in their walking gear/sneakers with pedigree toy pooch in tow, high powered designer wrap around Sunglasses. Looking totally casually chic, I am enquiring on membership I think a house in Robe will get me into this club. Liz suggested I could be the Michelle Obama of Robe Terrace. Lol!
I think the Wild Thyme Cafe makes the most wonderful breakfast Sandwich / Omelet. ( other than my mummy's omelet).
I learnt that no matter how much you throw into a race ( especially the IP) you don't always get the outcome you want...however well done to Amy, I knew it was going to be the proverbial "s" fight. The one positive is I backed it up , and went marginally quicker in the final to my qualifying time. I want to see my last kilo splits...and tomorrow is another day.
Rode the Points race, and I guess my disappointment is that I didn't finish blew my legs out. I wanted to be aggressive...Tomorrow is another day.
I was happy with my Scratch Race, though to see Bella and Amy driving for the line in my peripheral vision is scary. Today was an acceptable day with room for improvement.
The Teams Pursuit time in qualifying was not the best our crew had done, but you learn from that and we came back in the final with a faster time. The Victoria's with a classy crew took out the bronze. The WA senior women won the gold. Tomorrow is another day.
In respect to the Omnium, well I shall refrain from comment. However I will put it out there that I did want to race, and was in some good form I guess the gods had a different plan for me. The gods might need a sacrificial offering like a goat at the alter or something like that. However my team mate Bella rode it superbly and rode away to a National title.
To encourage the endorphins my last two days in Adelaide were spent with my mum, traipsing around Unley, Norwood, Rundle Mall doing what a girl does best and that is shop.
I love Japanese food allot and we found a nice one on Melbourne street near the corner store. I bought my mummy dinner the last night in Adelaide to say thank you.
I shall miss Liz & Bella on returning to Perth. My mum speed is avg, and LIZ is turbo lol.
Best last day in Adelaide, buying OPI nail polish at DJ's and then getting a manicure for $10.00. So pretty nails for me.
Trying to do unit selections while in Adelaide Confuzzled me, and made me grumpy.
Orientation week/festival is where I might need to be next Friday night.
Enrollment day was a long process, from speaking to counsellors, getting photo's taken for Id... it was a 8 step process and the only enjoyment was finding Bella on our arrival and frolicking around campus with her.
The "Guild" Gold membership sounds like a treat with the discounts at Tavern / Food & Beverage, not that I would abuse such privileges :).
The campus gardeners at UWA and the Perth Zoo must be one in the same. As the ground resembles some wilderness with midges flying around. Don't they realise I don't do Outdoors.
I don't want to be the doe eyed freshman in my first week.
I am looking forward to Uni, and my 2 units of Maths 1020, and Java Programming. I am presuming that Java isn't the coffee Java.
I bought a lovely Orton bag to transport my essentials to Uni...though I learnt that it was designed as baby's bag ... who in the hell puts a baby in an Orton bag? that would be child abuse.
Looks like an Actuary might make more than a engineer. So might have to rethink the commitment to engineering thanks to Brie Maloney's parents advice.
I have made the AUSSIE Team for ITALIA! which means 2 more training camps in Adelaide and then off to Italy.

♥ Dexter

2010-01-21T11:52:00.009+08:00

Things I have learned while watching Dexter Season 1 & 2.

Never date a guy who works as a Forensic Specialist in the field of "Blood Splatter" named Dexter, living in Miami.
Not all Serial Killers look like bad people, some actually hold down a job, date women with Children, have a family, live in rather swanky apartment in Miami decorated in the new retro style, along with a nice boat.
Never date a guy who works as a doctor in prosthetics , who turns out to be the "Ice Truck Killer". Who is actually Dexter's long lost brother. Both brothers have taken on the esteemed profession of Serial Killing.
All Barbie dol's should so end up the way the "ICE Truck Killer" barbie did (chopped up into bits and left in a dark freezer somewhere). Please tell me in this day and age who buys their daughter's barbie doll's anyways? Give me a good old fashioned Purple Dinosaur called Barney any day.
I learnt some Child rearing basics 101:- A formative event in a developing child's life should not really be witnessing their mother and several other people being chainsaw-butchered by a drug dealer in a cargo container. I think rearing children this way would tend to damage them. ( good plot line though for a tv show).
Never trust someone who wants to propose to you on a wonderfully decorated yacht, gets on his knees with a wedding ring wants to take you out to open water to sip champagne. You are likely to become Shark chum.
That Season 1 was a tad boring, perhaps the reason I could not concentrate on it was that I was trying to put flat pack swedish furniture together with instructions written by someone who doesn't speak english as a first language and relys on stick pictures to relay the concept.
Season 2 on the other hand if you watch just Season 1 recap at the start of episode one you will be truly rewarded with some "D-rama".
OMG LILA:- never date your sponsor from a Addicts Anonymous group as they are more than likely to have several bits of excess emotional baggage, and come slightly damaged. Read the warning label guys, even though they might be HOT!.
Here's a hint an a half ..being at an Addicts group might be some CLUE that they are a few Fries short of a happy meal.
I learnt not to leave gruesome gabage bags holding bodies lying in the middle of the ocean Treasure hunters might stumble upon them while on a routine hunt.
For a more peaceful life never have a stepsister who is soo desperately needy that she shag's every man that walks into her life. "DDAAAA-rama". (first the "ice truck Killer", then some dude who writes childrens book, and FBI special Agent LUNDY). Can this girl keep her pantaloons on for one season, another handy hint "men don't complete you".
Be wary of adoptive fathers who teach you a special "CODE" which allows you to remove the scum of the earth turning you into a Serial Killer.
Going back to LILA, guys never go out with a girl who is soo needy that she sets fire to her own apartment to get you to come over / or dates your work collegue and takes Roofie's to bait you back into their lifes. These girls are a bit too NEEDY and slightly DANGEROUS.
Never work with a EX Black Ops dude who suspects of you of being a serial killer he can actually make your life difficult, by following you around day and night. Breaking and entering into your apartment while you not there to steal blood slides you keep as trophies from all your kills hidden in the air-conditioner in your aparment.
If your an EX BLACK operations dude, after you have stolen said " blood slides" don't leave them in your car so the FBI finger you for the killing.
If Dexter was given a bike when he was younger, and enjoyed riding for hours and drinking coffee. I don't think he would have turned into a Serial Killer's . Not many Bike Riding, Lycra wearing serial Killers that have been apprehended by the FBI.

Post Script :- dexter is actually a comedy, kinda dark comedy but a comedy none the less.

Dexter in season 3 is running a serial killing program for up and coming serial killers, with a starter kit.

♥ Where I have been

2010-01-06T19:34:00.005+08:00

♥ Where I have been since TEE and what I have done.

The Tour d Perth. Northbridge Criterium enjoyed the racing, the dinner with Ellie, Steph M, Tenille and crew after. Kings Park RR, finished the longest race of my career. Got to watch a Master in action Ruth Corset that lady rode of into the sunset. Had a nice coffee with Dutch rider Ellen Van Diijk at the dome, a very nice person and funny too.
Going to a few end of year party's , good times with some good people.
Went to WAIS award night, took SD for company and personal Taxi service... ( Nominated for Junior Sport Star, Luke Durbridge won the award ...well deserved for Luke too). Food was great and met some interesting people especially one gentleman who used to be a High Jumper and represented Australia at the Commonwealth games.
Went to a Wildcats game, and got to sit in a corp box with my family. Though I realise I hate being in confined spaces with that many people in the pre game drinks...PEOPLE what about PERSONAL SPACE...Good night for the Wildcat's they won that game. Must have been my presence.
Went to Henk Vogels Foundation Dinner , speaker for the night was BADEN COOK. Interesting speaker, and good night. Thank you to the Henk Vogel's Foundation for the support this year heading to Moscow.
Been to Melbourne to watch the Melbourne World cup.
Spent the few days rooming with MEL in Melbourne.
Spent a whole day shopping at Chapel Street, and Melbourne CBD. I think I am now a fan of Chapel Street.
Went to Cycling Australia Awards Night. ( Nominated for Junior Female Track Cyclist award... Megan Dunn won the award ...well deserved for Megan...underaged to head out to party ...so found some randoms from the dinner to walk back to the hotel with :-).
Travelled to Sydney for a track Training Camp, spent a week with Megan, Amy, & Mel. Watched Beth do some of the best parallel reverse parking EVA in the NSWIS van. Trained with the Senior Track Cycling Coach , Mr Sutton. Nice guy, with a great family. Taxed some socks/cap ex garmin rider in CJ Sutton...Thanks to all.
Went for my Drivers test, and passed. Now I face 6 months on the open roads to accumulate 25 hours and then I am free to drive on my own. ( opps forgot I need to do a Computer Reaction Test). Must say I surprised myself passing the first time.
Seen lots of Movies, "UP", "500 days of Summer", "Where the Wild things are", "2010". Watched a hell alot of TV too. Downloaded a lot of songs for the I pod.
Spent my days cleaning up my bedroom and redecorating. Tipped about 10+ garbage bags of school stuff out of my room, removed furniture, bought new furniture, tossed some stuffed toys from way back when, rekindled my love for my beloved Barney ( the purple dinosaur from my youth. Some fond memories of Barney as my dad would not allow me to take him back to the USA when I was 3. Barney like he had belonged to some orphan, and had seen better days. My Dad bought me a new Barney which was clean, for that trip. However Dad should realise that when I returned home I would want to the worn out one which I threw up on ).
Found some decorative stickers of birdcages for my bedroom wall. Decided to invest in a flat screen. Maybe a picture will be posted shortly of the newly refurbished room.
Trained on my bike. On the Track and on the road. Lots of days in the sun, with the WAIS crew. Some hours in the lab with my favourite Sports Scientist/ physiologist Peter P. Coffee's and planning sessions with my coach Simon. Chasing WAIS coach Darryl around on his motorbike on the road doing motor pacing. Tweaking the new and improved Pursuit bars from Bike Technologies and trying to find some form.
WAIS Christmas Party at the Swan River foreshore. Ellie coming as my escort. Listening to Christmas Carols in the park, with Lara, Michael, Ellie, Sarah, Maria, Mum & Jasmine.
Christmas present shopping, I think I would rather poke my eye out with a fork or spend doing a zillion Km TT than shop with thousand other people. That was the most painful day ever, dont' people realise " it isn't all about them, but ME"!!.
OMG getting my Prize money from Worlds from the UCI through CA. I had coveted a ring from Tiffany's and going to King St to buy said ring as a memory of Moscow trip pursuit/TP. Who said there is a recession? Tiffany's was buzzing, and what girl does not want a little blue bag, with a little blue box wrapped in white ribbon for Christmas :). Even if I had to buy it myself.
Listening for 3 weeks to Christmas Carols on my mums I pod in her car. That is seriously 120 of the most torturous songs ever after the 1st time.
Driving around Perth looking for the best Christmas decoration Displays.
Xmas Eve with the family, I love the smells of the food cooking in the house for 2 days. I love looking at the Christmas Tree sparkling. The best night ever. I love my family, I love the food, love the company. The pressies are a bonus. Loved the B-kini's from Mason, the cash from Nanny & Pappa, some very nice perfume from SD ( now we can smell alike), clothes /decorations for room from mum & dad, and much much more.
Travelled to Tasmania for the carnivals on Christmas day. Must remember to slip the handicappers some cash as I am sure they didn't realise I was not in the best form. Enjoyed staying with the Cure family. Especially their niece/grand-daughter "Bella" who would scare me while she played as a ghost, and making me draw on her magna doodle board various people, who all had to have "Beards". I think I ate too much Mac donalds while there. Enjoyed playing with Pughie's PUG what a cute dog while over his place for dinner. Thanks to Matt Gilmore for some cool world champ sox's :). Thanks to the Cure's for putting the Cat outside so I didn't sneeze the whole stay...poor mussie cat.
Getting my TER score which considering I was hardly at school for 2009, I am happy that I have the pre-requisite marks for the course I would like to enroll in. Now the wait for the first/second round of offers in a few weeks. This was a relief as I was so seriously worried I would bomb. I thought I would get scaled up what's up with that.
Coming home again after another trip to a clean room and bathroom, ironed clothes. Got to love my dad and his obsessive compulsive ways.
Coming home to "homemade Pizza's " my homecoming meal from my Mum, and "homemade ice-cream". Sorry Tenille roast chicken will be next week. Got to love my mum and her need to feed people. I think SD loves our left overs.
Shopping madly at IKEA. OMG with a new office chair, tub chair, floor lamp, picture frames, book shelf. Though I am still not going to get the calf skin for the floor as I suspect our ailing dog will cough up a lung right on it, leaving a nice mark. I think I would find my way around IKEA blindfolded now.
Getting my mum & dad to shop during the sales for a flat screen while I was in Tassie.
Doing a Kings Park Time Trial for the first time since the start of last year. I forgot how hard they were. I have many more TT planned in the next month ohdearie me.
Enjoying the summer, and the pool with my cousin Tenille. I think she loves my Christmas present that she gave me as much as I do...she uses my shower enough.
Reading some decent books, "Where the Wild Things Are"...not the kiddies book, "About a Boy"...my next one is "Breakfast at Tiffany's"... then "The Shining" by Stephen King.
Driving my mum around town, trying to accumulate 25 hours. Watching her simulate braking when she is sitting in the passenger's seat.
About to head to yet another award dinner tomorrow night with Tenille as my escort, "ANZ sportstar of the year" nominee, and now a finalist. Looks like another bridesmaid :) however I am sure the most practised bridesmaid ever.

Well sorry not to have blogged for so long .

Michaela India Anderson

The last Tee Exam finished today ♥ ♥

2009-11-11T11:39:00.004+08:00

♥ Things I learned while doing my TEE.

Not to answer question 5 in a Literature mock exam, but write as a header question 2 this does not maximise your marks as your essay is totally irrelevant to the question.
Why do they make the Physics mocks so impossible.
Studying Causes irrepairable damage to your flagging self esteem.
You have no life.
You cannot sleep at nights.
And when you do sleep you have the weirdest dreams.
You spend countless minutes in front of the pantry looking for food you really do not need to eat just for something to do to stop your head from exploding.
While in the shower you pointlessly learn quotes from books to quote in an essay to forget them immediately after the exam.
Sitting in a 3 hour exam without any food is a @@TCH, as I hear my stomach grumbling, what is wrong with eating in an exam.
Sipping water when your hungry doesn't stop you from being hungry.
I am going to enjoy shredding notes from the past 2 years.
Doing the Tee ruins your skin, as the universe conspires with your body to breakout when you least need it so your plummetting self esteem takes a further nose dive.
Riding your bike for a race in the middle of your Tee isn't necessarily one of my brightest ideas, and does less for your self esteem.
Having to be drug tested ( urine and blood) after riding your bike less than average isn't something I get any pleasure from. Should they not drug test someone with some Form.
Having a 12 year old looking person try to draw blood from your narrow veins isn't something I would rate as a highlight of my life over the past 4 weeks. Then having her puncture another hole in your other arm because she cannot find a vein is not a memorable moment.
Spending my waking moments tired isn't fun.
I am glad it is all over with.
THE END!!! atleast for now.

Those School girls days ♥ ♥

2009-10-27T11:21:00.006+08:00

of telling tales and biting nails are gone, But in my mind, I know they will still live on and on,But how do you thank someone, who has taken you from crayons to perfume?It isn't easy, but I'll try, ♥ ♥

October 2009. Rachel Hudman, Nikki Palmbachs, Elise Christou, & Me ♥

♥ The Act of Sighing. ♥

2009-10-11T08:02:00.011+08:00

♥ The things I sighed about this week. The Art of the SIGH.

My mum hair drying my phone, from it involuntary swim in the toilet, and zip locking it with silica crystals to dry it out. ♥ RELIEF
After the movie "Mao last dancer". :) The prancing bits were the best, the politics I could have done without.♥ DELIGHT
Getting a Cola Lolly pop at the movies.♥ SATISFACTION
Finding out I had left my Ipod in SD's car after the movie. ♥ DEVASTATION
Tasting my porridge spiced up with some cooking chocolate, when we ran out of honey buzz.♥ JOY
After my double driving lesson. ♥ RELIEF
After I finished with my Applicable Mock exam, I actually finished all the questions and it was not as bad as I was imagining. ♥RESPITE
I am finished with my English Lit Mock exam, that was the longest 3 hours of my life. How my hand caught cramps writing 12 pages of essays. I am beginning to think that to prepare an essay might be easier. ♥ ♥ LIBERATION
I started back on the track and it wasn't as hard as I was thinking. The motor pace session wasn't that bad. ♥ RELIEF
When I had to travelling South of the River to "Rossmoyne' to do my Calculus revision, OMG is SOFR the place for "the unusual and those who ummm how shall I put this are the boganistas of Perth". I am happy I live NOFR. ♥ INCREDULITY
Doing power sessions, doing the starts on Tue track sessions hurt my arms for a few days.♥ PAIN
After my efforts on the Treadmill, the only thing to smile about is how nice "Peter & Sarah" are.♥ RELIEF
After the "Vegetarian" breekkie at Diva. ♥ SATISFACTION
When watching Ellie liking her pancakes at breekkie on her Birthday. ♥ FRIENDSHIP
Following a good coffee from Exomod after the applicable exam.♥ PLEASURE
Subsequently to going shopping at Office works to get stationary.♥ ENJOYMENT
Finding out that I had "low battery" on my Calculator the morning of my applic exam, when my mum did ask me if needed batteries at office works. ♥ IRRITATION.
After my sweet nanny went to the store on the way to the exam, and buying me some triple A batteries. ♥ LOVE
After the motor pace session in the hills. ♥ EXHAUSTION
When Riley loaned me his Ipod ♥ FRIENDSHIP
Riley helping push me up hill's in my exhaustion.♥ APPRECIATION
My Uncle Ray, making me Vanilla Cupcakes after dinner at our house on Sat night "JUST BECAUSE I wanted some CUPCAKES". ♥ GRATEFUL
After watching Mason decorate his Cupcake with Icing. ♥ HORROR
Thinking about having to wake up early to make the "Pappa's ride on Sunday morning". ♥ AVERSION
A great "fmylife" story "Today, my mother said she trusted me enough to go with me for my first drive in my new car. As soon as we got in the car, she started hyperventilating and screaming we're going to crash. I didn't even start the engine. FML
#5758309 (33) ♥ MIRTH.
Following the stroll past "Emerge Artspace", seeing the most amazing Lioness. If only I had a spare $4,500 and a spare wall to hang it on.

Artist Sharon Dawes " Animals have been used to facilitate this exploration because of their interesting array of superficial (external) coverings, such as fur, skin, feathers; textures that are an integral part of an animal's form and character. I have chosen to paint animals that have been introduced to Australia1, post 1788, because of my own personal history, an interest in journeys into the unknown/early explorations and the role animals have played as 'place makers' in the settling of Australia (European Settlement). I have also painted animals to elevate the animal in modern times and to highlight the animal's plight in what, I believe, is oft a neglected chapter in Australia's history2."Address:676A Beaufort StreetMT LAWLEY WA 6050 ♥ BEAUTY

♥ Welcome to my life part II

2009-10-03T07:06:00.001+08:00

♥ Welcome to my life.

2009-09-29T08:52:00.011+08:00

♣ I am sure Seamus Heaney is what is now known as an EMO (emotional), and probably thought of self mutilation, as he poetry is depressing me. I suspected he enjoyed his pain and anguish. He should have his own FML blog, as I swear to god his political poetry is enough to make me wanna say FHisL.
♣ I love to feel better about my life when I read the http://www.fmylife.com/ .
♣ Some good FML stories to make you feel better about your life "Today, my boyfriend broke up with me, by text, while we were in the same room. FML" . Story 2 Today, after coming home from hanging out with a few friends, my mom told me that I shouldn't hang out with them any more. Why? Because "they are way hotter than I am and I'll never get a boyfriend if I'm always the ugly one in my group." FML .
♣ I love idea of the Casio Graphics, but how the hell do I use it (it has all the apps). The HP is easier, or is it that I am more comfy with it.
♣ I only love original flavoured Sakata's.
♣ I love my leavers jacket, even though it did come on the last day of school.
♣ I love that my final literature essay on Frankenstein was written only hours ago in a mammoth essay writing session and is now emailed to the teacher.
♣ I am spending my days doing revision essay's on depressing Heaney, eerie Shelley, Shakespeare.
♣ I need to go to "Office Works" to get my stock of pens, pencils for my mocks next week.
♣ I ♥ spending my week doing physic & literature revision workshops ( NOT)!.
♣ I enjoyed going to the movies to see UP, and yes SD it was cry worthy.
♣ I actually am on school holidays. However I am spending more time doing school work than I did when I was at school. How does this work?
♣ My car is being painted, and no driving lessons for me this weekend.
♣ I love sleeping, as a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with studying.
♣ I am sure when I was 8 and had to go to "St Michael's day" the service lasted like 3-4 hours, I am sure when I went to my last "St Michael's day" the service was only 1 and a bit hours how can this be?
♣ Ways to avoid studying, watch "Secret life of Bee's " with the family.
♣Watched the new season of "Survivor Samoa" after Sunday family dinner. Tips on how to tell a "hottie rocket scientist" is a geek. When he wants to "factor in the wind", when building a shelter of sticks and palm fronds in the middle of nowhere.
♣Watched the new season of "Criminal Minds". I forgot how good this show is.
♣Watched the new series pilot of "The Forgotten". Didn't seem that great a show but wasted 45 mins of my life.
♣Watched "Lie to Me". I have not watched so much TV before in avoidance.
♣ Ride my bike to break up the monotony of studying.
♣ Dream of when this is all over.

♥ Little Foot comes home Tonight

2009-09-18T13:39:00.000+08:00

my lovely pappa found little foot for me!!!

♥ Things I have learnt this week.

2009-09-16T14:08:00.004+08:00

I like eating Japanese Chicken or Fish.
I am nearly done with school only 6 more days left.
We only get our leavers Jackets next Friday ( the last possible day to wear it), I am glad I ordered one.
The maths tutor is "alright"! as he lets us watch YouTube while trying to solve impossible optimization problems. I like a bit of Wed night applic / calc.
My mum can spot a decent dress on display in the Vintage store, and comes to a halt for us to look at. Mo Mo's had the nicest dress which I had to have.
Across the road was another Vintage store with a lovely 70's red / white polka dot dress a must for summer dressing for picnics.
Again Mariana to the rescue to re zip the red / white dress, and take the cream dress in for me :)
I hate not having the family around on Saturday night while I am studying.
Dad suffers from a bit of OCD, where he likes every thing put away, stacked neatly, stored in the right shelf etc.
I love Sunday night dinners with the family.
Pappa is lovely for helping me buy my first car.
Mason's idea of decorating the car with "pink dice" sucks & he is suffers from a bit of OCD when is is doing a Power pt and cannot get the music to sync with the slides ( who cares).
I like driving the new car and need to get my "P's".
My brain is revising for mocks and is in overload.
Found out that I have skin folds next week at Ergo, and am on a 168 hour famine. Anyone can sponsor me. Barley lollies & tea is what I hope to survive on ( NOT)!!.
I want to have Mexican tomorrow night.
Did I mentioned I love my new little car.
I am slowly understanding atomic particles.
Gossip Girl Season 3 starts this week. Where is my Dorota?
I love my bed.

TGIF

2009-09-11T17:24:00.001+08:00

♥List of Things I have done since I have been Back

2009-09-09T13:08:00.009+08:00

♠ Charlies / Fresh Provisions Chicken Cesar Salad for Lunch.

♠ Lawleys for Coffee & Cake after School.

♠ Going shopping for shoes at Karrinyup with Mum.

♠ Riding my bike, Freo Loop, Mundaring Loop, Coastal Loop.

♠ Writing essays on the Tempest for Lit.

♠ Tuesday Morning Treadmill at WAIS.

♠ Trying to get my Ipod which is just out of warranty replaced by Apple.

♠ Saturday Morning Disney as a means to delay my 1st ride on the bike since Moscow. Hanna Montana, and Wizards of Waverly Place on Disney.

♠ Organising to get my BT resprayed after its injuries from travelling.

♠ Being awarded the "D'Arcy Slater Grant" from Wais. The D’Arcy Slater Foundation was formed in memory of 13-year old D’Arcy Slater, the only child of Bill Slater and Christina Slater, who tragically drowned whilst returning to school at Guildford Grammar following
football training. D’Arcy was a talented young sportsman and academic, playing football, swimming and tennis at Guildford Grammar School, and the sporting scholarships have been set up by the Foundation to provide means for young West Australians to realize their potential in sport. The sporting scholarships are offered by the Foundation in addition to other programs offered to encourage youth to pursue their aspirations in education, music, theatre and the arts.

WAIS has been approached by the D’Arcy Slater Foundation to facilitate the sport scholarship program and is proud to be assisting the Foundation in their endeavours.

♠ Homework trying to catch up on work I have missed.

♠ Going to my maths tutor for Calc, and Applic...and the Asian geeks in my class with their Casio's...and me the Afro-Asian Geek with my Hewlett Packard, but I have conceded, and bought a Casio...a girl can never have too many calculators.

♠ Fathers Day Shopping with my mum, where she cracks the shits with the people at the shopping center , IE Japanese Restaurant for lunch, Targets, Darrell Lea Shop, Woolworth's ...never again.

♠ Sam's 18th Birthday party, me trying to eat a leg of lamb.

♠ Going to Macca's after with Lara to grab some greasy breakfast.

♠ Lara knowing the words to "hilltop hoods" songs scaring me.

♠ Finding a FCUK jacket on sale and getting Amazing Marianna to take it in besides a Dorota, every girl needs a Marianna.

♣ Doing revision for my Mocks coming up in a few weeks.

♥ Sleeping

♥ Back Home ♥

2009-08-28T13:52:00.006+08:00

Back at home in Perth

♥ My cousin Tenille and Family coming to the airport to meet me.
♥ Nando's chicken as my first meal home.
♥ My own bed with clean sheets.
♥ My own bathroom with clean towels.
♥ Foxtel with English shows on the T.V.
♥ Nanny & Pappa's house for dinner on Monday Night.
♥ Seeing the Chiro Paul , as I definately needed an adjustment.
♥ Going back to school and seeing friends ( Ellie R, Margeaux, Lara with her bung eye, etc).
♥ My mum doing my dirty washing / and no dirty dishes in the sink.
♥ My mums cooking.
♥ The dog finally not coughing up a lung.
♥ My birthday presents.
♥ Being able to buy a decent cup of coffee.
♥ Sunday Dinners with the family, and watching "Wanted" on the couch with Tenille.
♥ Knowing I have only 13 weeks till TEE.
♥ Ellie getting me on "the Rowing Party list", and sleeping over, and going out to breakkie the next morning, then watching HPotter.
♥ Lara 17th, birthday party afternoon tea and lolly bags.

Unpacking bike's and bags.
Catching up on the drama's at school, Totally Dislike.
Jetlag
Missing the Aussie Team.
Catching up on School work.
The sratches on my BT frame / bars/ fork from travel.
Knowing I only have 13 weeks till the TEE.
My Ipod shitting itself, and not allowing me to upload songs.
My dad forgetting to remind us about Jordan's 18th.

♥ ♥ Take me Home

2009-08-16T14:01:00.004+08:00

♥ ♥ All the sons and daughters spinning 'round the world,

away from their family and friends,

but as the world gets older and colder,

it's good to know where your journey ends.
♥

Someday we'll all be together once more,

when all of the ships come back to the shore,

I’ll realise something I've always known,

I still call Australia home.

but no matter how far or wide I roam,

I still call Australia ♥ ♥

♥ ♥ Ushanka's, Perfume, and Birthdays wishes

2009-08-15T09:33:00.009+08:00

♥ Things I remember about my Birthday's ♥
1. My 2nd Birthday party when people were trying to give Tatiana my Presents as she looked like me.
2. My 3rd Birthday party when we had it at the zoo, and Uncle Ray decorated the cake to look like "Simba" from the Lion King.
3. I got a Barney costume to wear, and I wore it that night around the house ( Barney was huge for me).
4. I remember one birthday was a Fairy Party ( I think grade 1), the cake was pink with fairies sticking out the top of it, and lots and lots of pink.
5. A Roller Skating party at a hell dodgey Roller Rink in Morley, with all the girls from School.
6. Dark Zone party with Maccas'
7. Slumber Party where I fell asleep before everyone else.
8. A surprise 13th Birthday Party at home.

I think that was one of the last parties I wanted ♥. I am looking forward to eating cake at home, and having a dinner at my Nanny's and Pappa's on Monday night with my nanny cooking me my favourite food. Mason being forced to say grace, Tenille ( no 1# granddaughter sitting next to pappa). Then Mason forcing everyone to play Poker after dinner, for the crown. Then him cracking it when he looses the poker crown to "Pappa". So much to look forward too ♥

My mum, dad, and mason emailed me these photo's of my presents they have for me .