Friday, 28 February 2014
Saturday, 22 February 2014
Summer Picnic
This Summer has almost wound up, when it felt like it had only just begun.
Over the next few weeks most of my closest friends are returning to University, or travelling & moving abroad. It's a bittersweet feeling. I am excited knowing all the great people they will meet & the things the will see, but man, I will miss them all.
These photos are from a little picnic we had at the beach last week, probably one of the last times we will all get together for a long time. We spent the whole day eating beautiful food & swimming out to the pontoon & jumping off. I felt like a little kid again. It was beautiful.
Friday, 21 February 2014
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
Sunday, 9 February 2014
Cheating.
Oops, we cheated and bought a rug. I just have a real thing for kind of ugly South American rugs.
Plus it was from Sam & Naomi's garage sale, so money in good hands, I think.
$10 isn't exactly a big deal, but this week I have seriously hit a rut with this no spending thing.
We got burger fuel one night when we still hadn't had a chance to do dinner at 9.30pm. I was tempted to buy a lotto ticket ! (but didn't) & when I lost my cellphone a couple of days ago, I tried to convince myself that buying an iPhone off my friend was essential.
I think it will take time to change my attitude towards consuming. I have a lifetime of flippant spending habits to undo.
We're also starting to work out what is realistic & what isn't. I've managed to bend the rules to allow a maximum of $10 a week on gardening supplies. Seeds, seedlings, sheep pellets, mulch & bamboo stakes are a huge part of my life, haha. I think if it has a return, then it's worth the small output.
However, the rules are that I can only spend the money if it's really necessary, & I have to ask around first to see if there are any spares floating around going unused in our community of friends & family.
Baby steps.
Saturday, 8 February 2014
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