Domestic Day Off

I had arranged to have today off work, to recover from yesterday's festival effort. Had good intentions to exercise, but it didn't eventuate. Instead, I spent the day carrying out domestic duties: washed and changed the sheets, returned our library books, finally replaced the broken bulb in the fridge, cleaned up the kitchen AND made this massive pot of Chicken and Sweetcorn soup!

I think Jeremy will be most pleased with this dinner. I made it from Mum's recipe, which I had written down a year or so ago, but had never got around to trying. Garnished with some pepper, coriander and spring onion - it was the perfect meal to eat while vegging out with a DVD.

Another Year, Another Good Vibes Festival

I honestly think this was the best Good Vibes that has ever been held outside of Belvoir. Ever since they changed the venue: the line up, crowd and atmosphere just hasn't done it for me - but this year was amazing. First up - SALT N PEPA.

They played some new stuff, they mixed some old hip hop and they played their hits: 'Shoop', 'What a Man', 'Let's Talk About Sex' and for the finale 'Push It'. I thought I was going to lose my voice, I was screaming so hard. The crowd was getting into it and dancing like crazy.

Salt N Pepa were appreciative that such a big crowd had come to see their performance, because their last Aussie tour was 10 years ago.

After that, was Naughty By Nature and Busta Rhymes. Both pretty fun sets. Spindarella even came onto the stage during Busta Rhymes, for a boogie.

But I was really looking forward to Z-Trip and he did not disappoint.

The tent was full of eager punters, waiting to hear what he would pull out next. He mixed so many different genres of music and kept the crowd going till the very last tune 'I Still Call Australia Home'. Z-Trip was voted America's Best DJ last year and I can see why.

So, another Good Vibes over. I will leave you with these typical 'festival' images.

The crowds...

The footwear......

And the idiots.

MORE Valentine's Action

I came home from the gym this morning, to a surprise Valentines breakfast! Jeremy made my favourite brekkie, at the moment, BLTs!!!!!!!

He also made me the cutest hand made card, complete with this picture. Awwwwwww! Good times.

Happy Valentine's Everyone :)

Valentine's Food

Jeremy and I don't normally celebrate Valentine's Day, but this year, I thought it would be nice to surprise him with a yummy meal. I made a platter of olives, chorizo, dips etc. And the masterpiece was the two dozen oysters natural and kilpatrick that I prepared. We're big seafood fans, so we were in heaven.

Its been a nice Valentine's celebration...we celebrated a night earlier because tomorrow, we're at GOOD VIBRATIONS festival all day! Can't wait.

My Bike and Basket

So, I made a vow to ride to my new work this year. And so far, I've been doing around 3 days a week. Its a 3km ride, that takes me just under 15 minutes each way. Quyen gave me her basket and Jeremy attached it for me. Its a pretty cruisy ride in, with my hand bag and work clothes/lunch stuff loaded in the basket.

Definitely wakes me up on the way in, and a nice way to un-wind in the afternoon. Kate, Michelle and I are also attempting this program If we make it through the 9 weeks, we'll be running 5km. So far, we're on week 2... will report on the progress. And in other fitness news, I've nearly done 50 gym classes this year. So I'm off to a good start for the 250 gym class goal for 2010 :)

Jeremy's Comics

Here is Jeremy's interpretation of the events which unfolded, resulting in the loss of his recent mohawk. (Click on image for large version)

Of course, my memory does not tell the same story.....

Jeremyville

The things Jeremy does:

1. Goes on a boys weekend to Busselton and Albany. Comes home on Monday morning at 3am (work starts for him at 8am) complete with new hair style: mohawk.

2. Draws little faces and monsters on my nails for me. (cute!)