Once a upon a time - weight loss - just sitting here.

Just sitting here looking at the computer as most of us do now days. Wondering what to google next. I find it funny how our lives have changed and wonder what I was doing before computers. I find myself having this wealth of information that I probably didn't have before because I can just look it up

.I thought I would just share my thoughts this morning with you. I don't know if you find that at all interesting, but I often ponder about how the journey is going and where it is heading. To deep. Probably.

Just a little note

Just letting you know that I have a new item on the way. Will be listing it soon, so stay tuned. I love making new things and I'll give you a small clue. It's polka dots of course. I'm pretty excited. Will blog very soon. See ya.

Once a upon a passion

Hi everyone,

Just thought I would share my thoughts on creating. I love creating. I love thinking of something and then making it happen. From the idea to the final product is an exciting time.

It probably sounds all a bit much. But I enjoy the process. I think a passion is a great job. I never complain about making things, and if anything I probably spend to much time thinking about it. I love going into craft shops and I'm amazed at what people can make.

The colours, the shapes, the practical ideas are such fun to see. Etsy has been a great creative outlet for me and I love the many people I have communicated with.

I think a passion is a great thing to have and it gives you a great reason to get up in the morning and get thinking, making your mind work, seems to keep us younger for longer.

I'm in the process of making something new for etsy to add to my collection of practical items. I'll show you soon. Keep happy.

General chit chat.

Hi everyone,
Just a general chit chat about whats going on, in my etsy shop, runawaywombat. It's getting close to Christmas and I'm trying to get more items on for you to see, in between running a household and family, cooking, washing cleaning. You know the drill.

Things have been going well with my apron minis and brush rolls and the feedback I have been getting from buyers is great and positive. The brush rolls have become an absolute passion to provide an item which is vital, practical and eye catching in colour for my buyers.

I have now started making unisex aprons which I hope people will love. I trying to stick to the drill fabric which I think really suits both male and female. Here are a few of the latest things in the shop. I hope you enjoy these and have a great day.

Once a upon a time - weight loss - where am I now

You are probably wondering how the weight loss it going. Well, I have come to the conclusion that yes I can lose weight, and when I do a lot of good things, in the way of eating smaller meals, get my exercise in and don't snack on the bad foods. Yeah, I can lose weight, and it comes off quickly. The problem for me and I guess for a lot of us, is getting the momentum of days to weeks of good healthy eating.

The great thing is I have not gone back to my old ways. I am mindful of healthy meals but sweets are my down side and where I struggle. I have had ups and downs and can say I am an emotional eater. I eat when I'm sad, happy, angry and hungry. So you can see my problem.

But doing better every day always keeps me trying and that is half the battle. So, I'm still trying and probably always have too. But I don't mind now and as soon as I fall of that wagon I get right back on and try again. The great thing about weight loss is you can just keep trying to better oneself.

Silence is golden

Hi everyone,

This is just a general chit chat. Up early because as you get older, sleep seems the first thing to go. It is amazing how after years of being a wife and mother, having a few minutes to yourself with no noise, no darling where is my..... or mum can you..... is such a joy.

Having said that a smile does come on my face when I see my kids and husband and the noise around does mean a happy family life.

So, I think a balance to life seems to be the key to happy and healthy living. This however has always been a struggle for me and I still find is hard to speak my mind and say no. I have always been the people pleaser and lets just get along type of gal but as I'm getting older some me time is becoming more important and I am taking time for myself.

I am becoming the more strong independent woman I should have been 15 years ago but life is a learning process and with my kids and husband I have learnt a lot about myself, how special I am, and how important I am to the family unit. You always here it, "you have to look after your self before you can look after everybody else". Great in theory, but hard to put in to practice.

But it's me time and I thought I would share my thoughts with all of you. Off to the gym today to continue the healthy part of me time. And will try to start putting some time a side for me, starting today.

life in general- update

As I have joined twitter, I have been consumed with trying to keep up to date with my day to day life by tweettering. So, sorry, I haven't posted lately. If you have been reading my tweets I'm going to try a menu plan to lose the final kilos.

I'm happy with how the gym and personal trainer is helping me get stronger and fitter. Now it's about losing the stomach and that is about it. I have about 8 kilos to go. And in some way, they are the hardest to lose. Keeping the interest is hard but I have made myself a promise and don't forget the New Years resolution.

I will keep it and get there, it's just a matter of when. So, if you wish to follow me on tweeter to see what I'm up to in day to day life come and join on runawaywombat.

On the work front a new brush roll is on the way in the next few days. Will keep you posted.

Once a upon a time - At long last !!!

I thought I would give you an update on something that happened to me the other day. I was shopping and was waiting in line. There were many people around and another couple of customers walked in.

They stood to the side of the store waiting also to be served. All of a sudden the mother comes up next to me and asked.( Here we go again, no I'm not your long lost cousin, best friend from primary school, I didn't play basketball in your team, or attended some function in some town I never heard of. I'm just me.) "Did you live in this suburb,Yes, did you live in this street,Yes,Yes, Did you live at this number, Yes,Yes,Yes. Is your name...Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes. Hello I'm your neigbour.

Oh, At long last someone who knows me for me. We reminisced about the past and caught up on how family members were going, at long last.

Once a upon a time - weight loss

Hi everyone,
I thought today I would revisit my weight loss progress and let you know how I was going. Well I have lost about Ikg due to running around for the family and today I mowed the grass, always a good work out, but not great for the back. Movie night with the family was great but the food was not. I reassess when I'm eating what I shouldn't, and hey, you have to have something to eat when your watching a movie.

I weigh myself everyday as it gives me a goal and blogging seems to help the process of reminding me to do better with the food and exercise. It also keeps me alittle more motivated, mind you, just alittle more. But everybit helps.

My next goal is to go to the shops and walk there and not take the car. But the rains are coming and maybe that may not happen. We will see how I go. I'll continue to let you know how I'm going with my challenge.

Once a upon a time

Hi everyone The Melbourne Cup, a horse race that is so important to us all downunder has been raced and won. So after a day of celebrations full of fun and food we all return to everyday life, heading towards that Christmas rush. NO, I will start my Christmas shopping early, Yes I will start my Christmas shopping early. Oh NO, I didn't start my Christmas shopping early. That may not have happened to you, but it always seems to happen to me. But this time it will be different. I'll wait and see. Of course, I could make this my New Years resolution, I should make this my New Years resolution but there are so many resolutions I have to make. Well, I'll probably make more then one. I'll see how I go.

Once a upon a time

Hi everyone, I have been busy making another apron I called this one 'Apron Mini' because I make them alittle shorter then my usual Chef Style Aprons so they are alittle more stylish and sexy. But back to my stories of Once upon a time.

Have you ever had anyone say you look like someone else. Well, I apparently look like every other person. This happens to me alot. One day I was doing my motherly duties, as you do, and was heading towards my car.

All of a sudden, from across the road I hear, "Hi, How are you going". I looked around and there was no one around. I stood and smiled. Quickly a woman runs across the street and says. "Remember me""Did you go to a school in the country. I said "No, sorry I went to one in the area. "Are you sure," she replied. At first I laughed and said"No, No, but for a split second I thought maybe I did attend a country school. Hang on, I know what school I went to."You sure look like someone I went to school with". She replied. We chatted for a little while and said our goodbyes. I wonder if this has happened to anyone else.

Once a upon a time

I thought it was time for another, this can only happen to me stories. I hope you get a laugh out of it.

I had a function to attend. So off I go. It was a function that I knew quite a lot of people and started to say hello to family and friends before entering the venue. At the end of the function I start to say my goodbyes and walk towards the car.

I see another couple just in front of me and I'm sure I know this lady. I catch up and start to make my greetings and start to ask politely about her and her family. She politely replies to my questions. The conversation continues for alittle while until she says, " I'm sorry but I don't know who you are." In shock, I explain my connection and how we have seen each other many times. She politely replies she has not a clue who I am. I apologise and continue to my car. Perhaps I don't really know that many people. Love to hear if this has ever happened to you.

Once a upon a time

I was talking to my nieces the other day (the computer savvy people of today) asking them some advice on what I could write on my blog. As a look of horror appeared on their faces, which turned to saddness of disbelief, "Oh, Aunty, anything that comes to mind". The horror turned to me as I thought ANYTHING. What does that mean.

I write about my beloved craft creations and my compulsive need to put to much food on the table, always hoping it will be enough, but what else? Today I was left with my own thoughts and on came the light bulb, yes I've got it. Funny stories. Do you live in an awkward world where things happen and your only thoughts are ,this only happens to me. Well, I thought I might share some of mine with you.
I hope you get a laugh.

Grocery shopping, what could possibly happen here? you ask. Well, After doing my grocery shopping, I made my way to the checkout, when,one of those, "Oh I better remember the baby card" moments came and off I went to pick, Of course, the most beautiful baby card ever for my cousins newborn. I make my decision, after reading the funny birthday cards,( I love them) and make my way to the checkout.

As I put my items on the counter. The cashier picks up the baby card and comments " Oh, what a lovely card for your grandchild. Now, granted, I probably left the coloring of the hair a little long and should have gone two or three weeks before, but heck I was busy preparing these banquet meals.( of course, only an excuse.)At first, I didn't register what she said, and just laugh politely. As I paid for the items the realisation of what she said came to light. WHAT!!! WHAT!!! WHAT!!!( Ok maybe one too many whats.) I was horrified by what she said, Me a grandmother, at my age, how silly. But then when I did my sums, yeah, I guess it could be possible. But still, what a thing to say, at my age. What an outrage, but she could be right. All these thoughts, conclusions and calculations done while walking from the checkout and my car. As I put the groceries in the car a smile comes on my face and I laugh, I guess I am getting older. If you have a funny story let me know or leave a comment if this has ever happened to you.