October 2011
2 posts
I quit my job today...
I don’t have anything to go to. I’m taking a break to find my feet and figure out how to be the person I want to be.
I still don’t quite know how to feel.
I’m nervous to publicise it to my real life peeps. I’m scared of the reactions I’ll get.
But I’m excited. And I can’t wait for this new stage to start (although it won’t be for another...
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“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be...”
– Steve Jobs | 1955 - 2011
Reblogged from my iPod
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August 2011
1 post
July 2011
3 posts
Having a cold + Lots of work to do + Being too lazy to workout = Shitty Wednesday.
Lunch out + Lazy night in + Body Balance Class = Hopeful for a better Thursday.
June 2011
7 posts
A weekend
Friday night: leading a Cheese and Wine Appreciation evening.
Saturday morning: a birthday breakfast and presents for hubboo, followed by a lazy morning in.
Saturday lunch: tapas and wine with parents in law.
Saturday afternoon: watching the mister play some hockey.
Saturday night: BYO dinner at the new Thai restaurant with friends, followed by a (sober, but late) night out.
Sunday...
“Without me, it’s just aweso.”
– 6 word memoirs printed on my Honest Tea cap (via emphasisadded)
Truly awesome! (via katiepiemiscellany)
Angry Birds
tomyhusband:
Make for angry wives. Put that stupid game down and play with me instead!
Amen.
How many clothes is too many?
I’ve had several discussions lately on the topic of clothes. I have some hoarder tendencies, you see, and they really come out in my wardrobe.
In 2011, I have made a decision not to buy anything new. There are some exceptions (underwear, some shoes, some requirements for tramping etc.) The goal focusses on new things being BRAND new things. Meaning I can go to op-shops, thrift shops,...
This week was a short week, with Monday as a holiday. But DAMN, it definitely didn’t feel like it.
So now that it’s Friday evening, I’m looking forward to a night of TV and relaxing.
Ahhhhhhhh…
3:3:1 Eating
As I’ve mentioned, my sister and I are following a new eating plan. The 3:3:1 means eating really well three days a week, quite well three days a week, and whatever you want one day a week.
Today is my free day, and I’m loving it. We went out for breakfast, and shared crepes and a big breakfast. I had kedgeree for lunch. And we’re planning wine and wiener schnitzel for dinner,...
May 2011
4 posts
I didn’t think I cared much about my browser. But when Google Chrome gives me the option of a Cath Kidston theme, complete with gorgeous retro flowers at the top of every window, I can hardly go back to Internet Explorer now, can I?
When I go to pump classes, I lift the lowest weights in the class. Lower than the 60 year old obese woman with a bung knee.
Given that I’m 26, and in good health, this should not be the case.
So this is my promise that in 3 weeks, I will no longer be the worst. And I will not require the lowest possible weights on my bar for any track (I’m looking at you, triceps…) And...
Life
I’m here, liking, but not finding much time to contribute. Got plenty on my mind though, so I’m gonna get it out there with a big ol’ bullet post:
at a work strategy day the intro involved sharing the number one item on your bucket list. Mine is having a baby, so I had to lie.
I’ve been watching way too much TV, but have been balancing it with going to the gym more, so...
April 2011
1 post
February 2011
8 posts
Katiepie: Announcement time: Run for Christchurch →
katiepiemiscellany:
My Kiwi Blog friends were feeling just as helpless as I was in the wake of the Christchurch Earthquake. We know the best way to help is by donating money, but that’s always so much more satisfying where there’s something else involved too.
So we decided to do something that combines our…
I’m so in! I can’t run very well, but I can certainly dress up...
Earthquake
radfield:
katiepiemiscellany:
There’s been another biggie in Christchurch. Reports so far are bad. One of the main news sites is down already.
Your prayers and hopes would be gratefully appreciated.
What she said.
Ditto
This guy is probably the best dad ever... →
'Ello, Tumblr!
katiepiemiscellany:
radfield:
I’m Radfield. ‘Ello!
Who could this neat person be?
Could it be, could it be, could it be, could it possibly be the THIRD AWESOME SISTER?
YES! YES! YES!
January 2011
18 posts
Away
Our schedule coming up is packed. It always is in summer. But in an email conversation with my sister I wrote it all down, and was a little shocked.
Coming up, we have:
- away (visiting my Mum) - home - visitors (sister and BIL coming to do a half ironman, I’m doing a half marathon) - away (a friend’s hen’s night) - home (but going on an overnight tramp) - away (A&A...
theartisticlifeofme asked: you should totally get one :P
i get called an old lady for it
But i love it x
i get called an old lady for it
But i love it x
New game!
As a belated Christmas present from his sister and her boyfriend, Mr Button and I received Settlers of Catan.
It’s pretty quick, not too tricky, awesome, and is totally bringing out my inner nerd.
I’m all *expansion packs!* *online versions!* *apps!* *card versions!* *I love nerdy board games!* *I need to find aMAZEing Labyrinth!*
(Actually, I really need to work and sleep.)
This story is ridiculous →
But the best thing? The caption on the photo.
Too much coffee.
Too much stress.
Too many thoughts.
Too many people to talk to.
Not enough sleep.
Not enough brain.
(Lucky I have one good husband to help me out, eh?)
Big things.
When big things happen, I find that my blogging goes to zero. And big things have been happening. Mostly just one big thing. A new job. At my old firm. A promotion. A great opportunity. A lot more money.
I’m scared, excited, and overwhelmed by it all. In approximately equal measure. (Excited is on the rise though…)
I’ve finally officially told my boss. So I can talk...
20-10 in 2010
20 great things:
- an absolutely amazing wedding weekend, and becoming Mrs Button
- my first dress sewn from scratch, and my first thrift store dress upcycled
- our cute wee new house, valued $25k above what we paid and our very first mortgage
- a career change and the start of my new life as an HR girl
- the first of many camping trips
- mountain biking adventures in Taupo and Rotorua that I...
The Disease called "Perfection" →
via fuckyeahchubbyfashion
December 2010
19 posts
When I wake up on Christmas day
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood”
– Stephen R Covey
Caring about women doesn't make me a man-hater....