01 Mood: Lazy! I was supposed to go to a 'body combat' workout class this morning, but I am still in bed. Oops...
02 Best thing about this weekend: Aside from the fact that it's the weekend, and that is awesome?! lol. Probably the fact that I will get to see my friend's movie screened tonight (he's a writer/director) and also that I'll get to spend the afternoon at the football tomorrow, watching my favourite team play!
03 What inspires me: I stumbled across this website during the week, and the idea brought a smile to my face. I have seen the way that depression can change the lives of not only the person suffering from it, but also the people surrounding them who want to help but don't know how. Em has decided to push the boundaries of her illness and 'put herself out there' in a very public way, and I wish her all the best.
04 What I'm watching: True Blood season 2 has started screening in the US. I've managed to catch the first 2 episodes, and can't wait to download more...
05 Makeup lust: I really want to try the By Terry Rose de Rose Liquid Blush... I am kind of obsessed with blush at the moment. I think I've aquired about 5 different blushes in the past month.
06 Relaxing to: Free Fallin' by John Mayer (perfect live cover, I adore it)
07 Favourite recent purchase: As lame as it sounds, the new external hard drive I bought for my laptop! 640gb more room & my system is running smoothly now.
08 What I'm looking forward to this week: Pay Day! And picking up my new boots at some stage...
09 I want: To stay in bed all day. But that is not going to happen, lol. Oh well, I can dream!
10 Aim for tomorrow: Make sure Carlton win the football game!

Brr! Winter has certainly arrived! I am sitting here snuggled on the couch in front of the heater with Mr Beagle! But this is great news as I'm someone who absolutely adores winter fashion! I've whipped out my opaque tights and boots & I'm a happy camper. The only downside seems to be that I can't motivate myself to get out of the house in the evenings to do a workout! This is definitely something I need to work on, and I took the first step tonight by taking Mr Beagle out for a walk after I got home from work. Next step - signing up for the gym!

What motivates you to workout?

01 Mood: Relaxed. Nothing beats a relaxing Saturday (spent mostly shopping)
02 Best thing about this weekend: The fact that I will see my whole family for the first time since arriving back from the USA! Tomorrow will be wonderful.
03 What I'm reading: Lord of the Flies, by William Golding
04 What I'm watching: More like what I wish I was watching! I got addicted to watching "Everyday Italian" with Giada De Laurentiis while I was staying with my family in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, it's not shown here in Australia!
05 Makeup lust: I am now a convert to bare minerals foundation. So I am lusting over all of the bare minerals range because there is always something new that I'll want to try!
06 Working out to: Love Game by Lady Gaga
07 Favourite recent purchase: It's a tie between my new Chanel pumps or my Lanvin ballet flats...
08 What I'm looking forward to this week: Next weekend I'm going to see my AFL team Carlton play the local team here. I'm vey excited!
09 I want: Peanut Butter M&Ms
10 Aim for tomorrow: Sleep in a little bit, make it on time to the blood bank to donate & then enjoy the wonderful afternoon spent with my family :)

source: my own pictures

So I really do believe that there is 'no place like home'. I landed safely on Thursday evening last week, after spending the past 4 weeks travelling in America. I visited New York, Philadelphia & Washington. Although I had an absolutely incredible time, I am very, very happy to be home. I think my bank balance is probably happy I'm home too, the shopping in New York was amazing! I didn't quite overcome my fear of flying (especially with various flight drama popping up on the news while I was O/S) but I'm feeling slightly more confident & not too terrified for my flight to Singapore in October.

Highlights for me were: sight-seeing in New York City, seeing Wicked on broadway, finally getting a chance to shop @ H&M, Barneys New York (hello, Lanvin), Neiman Marcus shoe sale (hello, Chanel), meeting my baby cousin Lily for the first time, Rita's Italian Ice, the constant amazement of people at an Australian accent, Sephora (heaven!) & my aunt's home-made pecan slice. Yum!

So now I'm home and "back to the grind", I promise to blog more often. I hope you're all well! What did I miss? <33>
source: my own pictures

New York here I come!

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