Hi All!
Well everything seems to be settling down now and life is going ahead as normal.
I am so glad its all over now, How is this for ironic! just over 2 months ago the heat was so hot the bushfires were uncontrollable and now a few days ago it bloody snowed there!! Only in Vic!!
As I said briefly in past posts I have joined Tupperware. I have my first party tomorrow and I am so so scared! I have never been good at public speaking or even talking to a large group.
at the same time I am also very excited! Mixed emotions everywhere. One minute its "I cant wait!" the next its "What the hell have I got myself into?"
The first party is my mums so that should be OK, I will know pretty much everyone but then is that a good thing? If I didn't know them and stuffed up they will never see me again, If I stuff up now I have to see them for the rest of my life! LOL
After I get over tomorrows party I have one the following day as well at my old neighbours house. That's not to bad cos I only know her and wont know her guests.
I have been concentrating on the whole product knowledge so I think I now know a fair bit about all the products in my kit so I hope that helps. I have even put tiny post it notes on the bottom to give me pointers if I forget.
Well I have the house to myself at the moment so i am going now to do a practise demonstration and see how I go with no people in the room and If I am confidant enough I will do one in front of Craig tonight.
Take care all and wish me luck for tomorrow!
*~*~Fingers crossed for me!*~*~*~
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
OK take 2!
last night i went into huge detail on here about the funeral and the property etc then when I pressed publish my computer must have thought I meant demolish.. It has gone!
So I will rewrite but in brief.
Wednesday we had the funeral for the family we lost on Black Saturday.
It has taken so long because we have been waiting on DNA to confirm it was them as they were not able to be viewed and because of the massive backlog they had from that day it took just over 2 months. A long 2 months at that.
the funeral was very long but I suppose with 4 people that was to be expected but it was also a great tribute to them. We all laughed and cried. We remembered the good and the bad and I realised how lucky I was to have them in my life.
grandma... You were a rock. A typical Aussie to whom family was everything. Even though I am not yours by blood that never mattered to you, you were there for me where my own grandparents were not. Uncle Donny.... The thing I remember most as a young child was coming up and seeing you sitting is your 'spot' outside the woodshed, nothing would faze you much, You were best described on Wednesday as the Aussie version of Jed Clampet.. So true!!
Uncle Bucky.... I will always remember your ' No little people rule' so funny, you were the one waiting and looking forward to our visits the most and who had more fun? The 'little people ' or you??? auntie Cheri..... I can never remember you not there with your smile that could warm anyone even the hardest person. You had a heart of gold.
After the service my cousins , brothers and I decided to go to the property for a goodbye our style, then to the local pub they loved so. I was amazed at the extent of the damage and also at the green already pushing itself through. I will post a couple of pics of the house, or whats left of it and the property. I am very glad I went up there and now we have said a proper good bye we can have some closure.
thank you everyone, and to all you wonderful VP ladies, You have made such a tragedy almost bearable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Love Renee
last night i went into huge detail on here about the funeral and the property etc then when I pressed publish my computer must have thought I meant demolish.. It has gone!
So I will rewrite but in brief.
Wednesday we had the funeral for the family we lost on Black Saturday.
It has taken so long because we have been waiting on DNA to confirm it was them as they were not able to be viewed and because of the massive backlog they had from that day it took just over 2 months. A long 2 months at that.
the funeral was very long but I suppose with 4 people that was to be expected but it was also a great tribute to them. We all laughed and cried. We remembered the good and the bad and I realised how lucky I was to have them in my life.
grandma... You were a rock. A typical Aussie to whom family was everything. Even though I am not yours by blood that never mattered to you, you were there for me where my own grandparents were not. Uncle Donny.... The thing I remember most as a young child was coming up and seeing you sitting is your 'spot' outside the woodshed, nothing would faze you much, You were best described on Wednesday as the Aussie version of Jed Clampet.. So true!!
Uncle Bucky.... I will always remember your ' No little people rule' so funny, you were the one waiting and looking forward to our visits the most and who had more fun? The 'little people ' or you??? auntie Cheri..... I can never remember you not there with your smile that could warm anyone even the hardest person. You had a heart of gold.
After the service my cousins , brothers and I decided to go to the property for a goodbye our style, then to the local pub they loved so. I was amazed at the extent of the damage and also at the green already pushing itself through. I will post a couple of pics of the house, or whats left of it and the property. I am very glad I went up there and now we have said a proper good bye we can have some closure.
thank you everyone, and to all you wonderful VP ladies, You have made such a tragedy almost bearable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Love Renee
Friday, April 24, 2009
Bugga!
Ok Now Im annoyed!
I just spent ages writting a new blog and adding pics press enter and its gone!
Stupid technology....
Ah well No time now to rewrite so you will have to wait till tomorrow!
OHHHH!!!!!!!
So how are you????
I just spent ages writting a new blog and adding pics press enter and its gone!
Stupid technology....
Ah well No time now to rewrite so you will have to wait till tomorrow!
OHHHH!!!!!!!
So how are you????
Monday, April 20, 2009
A sad one....
Its just so unfair!!!
Nice start to a blog hey?
Well this is my Woe is me post! LOL!
We have the funerals tomorrow and just thinking about it is making me feel ill. Now to top it off Miss B is sick and unless she improves in a hurry Craig wont be able to come with me :-( I really think I need him there just to stand at my side.I thought I was over the worst but as it gets closer its like losing them all over again.
I had a chat to mum the other day, She wanted to warn me that there will only be 2 coffins not 4. I had no idea at first but it was explained,Well sort of.
Cheri-Lees family have already had her Cremated and she will be in the same one as Uncle Bucky and Grandma and Uncle Donny will be in the other but I am unsure why? I am assuming its because we have been told there is not a great deal left so my uncle has decided to put them together.?????Several other reasons have popped into my head but I don't want to think of them so That's what I am going to believe.
I have just been talking to my brothers and they are now comming in my car so if Craig cant come at least I wont be alone for the long drive.
I thought I had cried all I could but yesterday and even more today it seems that is not the case. I don't want to do this tomorrow, I don't know if I can continue being strong, I want to be there for my cousins etc but I would hate myself if I lost it and made it worse for them.
So there is my Woe is me! Feels better to get it out, well at least a little of in anyways.
Reneeoxox
Nice start to a blog hey?
Well this is my Woe is me post! LOL!
We have the funerals tomorrow and just thinking about it is making me feel ill. Now to top it off Miss B is sick and unless she improves in a hurry Craig wont be able to come with me :-( I really think I need him there just to stand at my side.I thought I was over the worst but as it gets closer its like losing them all over again.
I had a chat to mum the other day, She wanted to warn me that there will only be 2 coffins not 4. I had no idea at first but it was explained,Well sort of.
Cheri-Lees family have already had her Cremated and she will be in the same one as Uncle Bucky and Grandma and Uncle Donny will be in the other but I am unsure why? I am assuming its because we have been told there is not a great deal left so my uncle has decided to put them together.?????Several other reasons have popped into my head but I don't want to think of them so That's what I am going to believe.
I have just been talking to my brothers and they are now comming in my car so if Craig cant come at least I wont be alone for the long drive.
I thought I had cried all I could but yesterday and even more today it seems that is not the case. I don't want to do this tomorrow, I don't know if I can continue being strong, I want to be there for my cousins etc but I would hate myself if I lost it and made it worse for them.
So there is my Woe is me! Feels better to get it out, well at least a little of in anyways.
Reneeoxox
Thursday, April 16, 2009
What a Week!!!!!
What a week!
I have been so busy and the week has flown.
Hope everyone had a great Easter! Ours was great, Quiet but great!
As many of you know we lost Family in the horrible bushfires we had here in Vic. Its been a very trying time for everyone but now it is finally coming to the stage that we get to say our goodbyes. I call them My Family and they are in a sense but not immediate family. It was My Uncles Parents his Brother and wife. Our Family is very close and I was brought up calling them Grandma and Uncle Donny, To me they were always my grandparents. My Dads parents both died before I really knew them and well Grandma and Uncle Donny filled in! So I would never say to them they were not my grandparents because that would hurt me as much as them.
We have been waiting since then for DNA confirmation that it was in fact there bodies, we knew deep down it was but as they were not able to be visually identified we had to wait for DNA. Finally late last week we were told it was them and we could finally put them to rest. So next Wednesday we are having the funerals,all 4 together, up in Winchelsea. Not looking forward to it and don't want to see the devastation the fires have caused in the area.
Another thing I am dealing with at the moment is My older kids and their father. Greg has been evicted from the unit he lived in for the last 9 years (since I left). He says he left because the rent was to high but a little birdy told me he just didn't pay and the house was a hovel so the owners kicked him out. This birdy also told me he lost all of his bond because of the state of the unit after he left. 4+hours cleaning needed! So He has well and truly stuffed any rental references he had. He has now moved in with his older brother, who lives just like him. The kids have been twice now and come back upset because this uncle yells at them all the time, they are not allowed to do anything, not even watch TV, and if the talk during the news there is "hell to pay". Another thing that has upset me is Lachie has no bed there and has been sleeping in his dads bed, this would not worry me in the least but Greg has been sleeping naked with lachie in the same bed! To me this is NOT ON!!! I was talking to my mum and auntie last night on how to deal with this,Lachie is very concerned and uncomfortable with it. Mum agreed with me fully but my aunt thinks I'm over reacting, its his own child its OK??? Please tell me shes so so wrong!
Tonight I found the courage to call him with my concerns, I said what I had to, He started to defend himself at this point I said "I don't care how you sleep but Not with My son in there! I am doing this because I believe its best for our children and once you get your own place you can have them overnight!"
He honestly didn't seem to fussed! So we will see what happens.
I would never stop them seeing him all together, he is welcome to daytime but at the moment not overnight.
I wish I could wave a magic wand and he disappear! No visits No calls I would gladly give up the maintenance if he would just stay away!
Now on a happier note, I have a job!!!
Well sort of, A good friend of mine a few months ago joined Tupperware. I have watched as her confidence has grown, how much she loves her job and all the perks and It still seems to good to be true! I have done a lot of research and even spoken to my cousin who used to be a manager of Tupperware, and well cut a long story short I have decided to give it a go!
I will be going to the meeting this Monday with her and signing all the paperwork. Now I just have to find the courage to talk to a room full of people! LOL!
Well I think I have yet again rambled enough!
Take care all
Renee oxoxox
I have been so busy and the week has flown.
Hope everyone had a great Easter! Ours was great, Quiet but great!
As many of you know we lost Family in the horrible bushfires we had here in Vic. Its been a very trying time for everyone but now it is finally coming to the stage that we get to say our goodbyes. I call them My Family and they are in a sense but not immediate family. It was My Uncles Parents his Brother and wife. Our Family is very close and I was brought up calling them Grandma and Uncle Donny, To me they were always my grandparents. My Dads parents both died before I really knew them and well Grandma and Uncle Donny filled in! So I would never say to them they were not my grandparents because that would hurt me as much as them.
We have been waiting since then for DNA confirmation that it was in fact there bodies, we knew deep down it was but as they were not able to be visually identified we had to wait for DNA. Finally late last week we were told it was them and we could finally put them to rest. So next Wednesday we are having the funerals,all 4 together, up in Winchelsea. Not looking forward to it and don't want to see the devastation the fires have caused in the area.
Another thing I am dealing with at the moment is My older kids and their father. Greg has been evicted from the unit he lived in for the last 9 years (since I left). He says he left because the rent was to high but a little birdy told me he just didn't pay and the house was a hovel so the owners kicked him out. This birdy also told me he lost all of his bond because of the state of the unit after he left. 4+hours cleaning needed! So He has well and truly stuffed any rental references he had. He has now moved in with his older brother, who lives just like him. The kids have been twice now and come back upset because this uncle yells at them all the time, they are not allowed to do anything, not even watch TV, and if the talk during the news there is "hell to pay". Another thing that has upset me is Lachie has no bed there and has been sleeping in his dads bed, this would not worry me in the least but Greg has been sleeping naked with lachie in the same bed! To me this is NOT ON!!! I was talking to my mum and auntie last night on how to deal with this,Lachie is very concerned and uncomfortable with it. Mum agreed with me fully but my aunt thinks I'm over reacting, its his own child its OK??? Please tell me shes so so wrong!
Tonight I found the courage to call him with my concerns, I said what I had to, He started to defend himself at this point I said "I don't care how you sleep but Not with My son in there! I am doing this because I believe its best for our children and once you get your own place you can have them overnight!"
He honestly didn't seem to fussed! So we will see what happens.
I would never stop them seeing him all together, he is welcome to daytime but at the moment not overnight.
I wish I could wave a magic wand and he disappear! No visits No calls I would gladly give up the maintenance if he would just stay away!
Now on a happier note, I have a job!!!
Well sort of, A good friend of mine a few months ago joined Tupperware. I have watched as her confidence has grown, how much she loves her job and all the perks and It still seems to good to be true! I have done a lot of research and even spoken to my cousin who used to be a manager of Tupperware, and well cut a long story short I have decided to give it a go!
I will be going to the meeting this Monday with her and signing all the paperwork. Now I just have to find the courage to talk to a room full of people! LOL!
Well I think I have yet again rambled enough!
Take care all
Renee oxoxox
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Excited but nervous
Just tonight I recieved the call I have been waiting on. The lady that runs the Spiritualism awareness course I want to do rang to say the new class starts in 2 weeks and and I still interested? Of course I said yes! so I start the first wednesday after the kids go back. It also fits in great with Miss B. Its only every second Wed for 2 hours in the afternoon so Im sure I can find someone for 2 hours to mind her.
This course is basically a begginers course in everything. They cover Meditation, Mediumship, Tarot, Numerology, Psychic drawing and several other areas to see if one of them comes naturally to me or I am drawn to anything in particular. If there is something I like I can follow that path.
To Be honest I would love to be able to read card or even Auras. I find Auras fassinating I just cant see them. Until several weeks ago I was under the impression you needed some type of Gift or talent to do these things but apparently it is something everyone has its just wether you choose to use it or learn to use it.
I had my card read about 6 weeks ago now, Just before I started attending the Spiritual church. Several things were said and already a lot of it has made a lot of sence. He did say I was going to start a new journey in the way of learning. He said it was something I have always been interested in but never thought of studying.
I have always said I wanted to go back to school but could never decide what I wanted to do. After this reading I went to the local Chisolm and spoke to a careers advisor and have my name down to do a series of short courses. I was thinking Yes this is what I want to do.
It wasnt until Carol (Spiritual teacher) asked me if I would be interested in doing this course that everything fell into place. This is what I have always had an interest in and this is what i want to do. It was not until it was put in front of me that I realised this is it.
I do have my reservations still. I worry that I wont be able to do anything but that seems to be a very common problem with me, comes down to my very low self confidance.. Something I will try to work on.
Well Hope you got though that without falling asleep~
take Care
Reneeoxox
This course is basically a begginers course in everything. They cover Meditation, Mediumship, Tarot, Numerology, Psychic drawing and several other areas to see if one of them comes naturally to me or I am drawn to anything in particular. If there is something I like I can follow that path.
To Be honest I would love to be able to read card or even Auras. I find Auras fassinating I just cant see them. Until several weeks ago I was under the impression you needed some type of Gift or talent to do these things but apparently it is something everyone has its just wether you choose to use it or learn to use it.
I had my card read about 6 weeks ago now, Just before I started attending the Spiritual church. Several things were said and already a lot of it has made a lot of sence. He did say I was going to start a new journey in the way of learning. He said it was something I have always been interested in but never thought of studying.
I have always said I wanted to go back to school but could never decide what I wanted to do. After this reading I went to the local Chisolm and spoke to a careers advisor and have my name down to do a series of short courses. I was thinking Yes this is what I want to do.
It wasnt until Carol (Spiritual teacher) asked me if I would be interested in doing this course that everything fell into place. This is what I have always had an interest in and this is what i want to do. It was not until it was put in front of me that I realised this is it.
I do have my reservations still. I worry that I wont be able to do anything but that seems to be a very common problem with me, comes down to my very low self confidance.. Something I will try to work on.
Well Hope you got though that without falling asleep~
take Care
Reneeoxox
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Miss B turns 2
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I cant believe my baby girl is 2 already. It has gone so fast yet feels like she has been here forever!
He Birhday celebrations started Thursday when she took the most scrummy Banana cupcakes to share with her friends at daycare. when I picked her up I was told what a great tie she had and she loved everyone singing to her.
Thursday night after making her Elmo cake ( I will try to add pics at the end) Craig and I set about putting her motorised car together. All was going very well until we decided to charge it up.... It didnt bloody work! Then to top it off we realise we have lost the reciept. We brought it on sale before christmas for $50, a total bargin but whats the point if it didnt work.
Luckily I had brought a few little gifts as well so she had some things to open in the morning.
First thing friday Craig packs up the car and heads down to Target to see about an exchange but as our luck goes they had none in stock and with no reciept could only give us vouchers. They refunded the price they are now selling for $89 We called around and found another shop who had one so off he goes and gets there and they have 1 on sale for $39 :-) and to top it off an extra 25% Off!! What a bargin! I dont think we could have got better if we tried.
She was over the moon when she saw it and loves hooning around the house. I just hope for the sake of my walls she works out soon how to turn!
Friday night we had what started out as a small family BBQ and ended up as a full blown party. She was so so spoilt. She recieved some lovely gifts from a talking Iggle Piggle to adorable clothes a keyboard and Mic and even a little desk complete with crayons,textas and pictures.
This morning she got up and had no idea what to play with first, all got a bit much I think! LOL
Things have finally returned to normal and now we are looking forward to having the next 2 weeks off from school and having lots of fun not having to get up and out of the house first thing in the morning.
Well thats enough from me Im off to catch some ZZZs Night Night!
He Birhday celebrations started Thursday when she took the most scrummy Banana cupcakes to share with her friends at daycare. when I picked her up I was told what a great tie she had and she loved everyone singing to her.
Thursday night after making her Elmo cake ( I will try to add pics at the end) Craig and I set about putting her motorised car together. All was going very well until we decided to charge it up.... It didnt bloody work! Then to top it off we realise we have lost the reciept. We brought it on sale before christmas for $50, a total bargin but whats the point if it didnt work.
Luckily I had brought a few little gifts as well so she had some things to open in the morning.
First thing friday Craig packs up the car and heads down to Target to see about an exchange but as our luck goes they had none in stock and with no reciept could only give us vouchers. They refunded the price they are now selling for $89 We called around and found another shop who had one so off he goes and gets there and they have 1 on sale for $39 :-) and to top it off an extra 25% Off!! What a bargin! I dont think we could have got better if we tried.
She was over the moon when she saw it and loves hooning around the house. I just hope for the sake of my walls she works out soon how to turn!
Friday night we had what started out as a small family BBQ and ended up as a full blown party. She was so so spoilt. She recieved some lovely gifts from a talking Iggle Piggle to adorable clothes a keyboard and Mic and even a little desk complete with crayons,textas and pictures.
This morning she got up and had no idea what to play with first, all got a bit much I think! LOL
Things have finally returned to normal and now we are looking forward to having the next 2 weeks off from school and having lots of fun not having to get up and out of the house first thing in the morning.
Well thats enough from me Im off to catch some ZZZs Night Night!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Quick post to say Im still around!
Just popping in to say Yes Im still around just been Very Very busy this week.
The Darling Miss B turns 2 on Friday so I have been flat out getting ready for her party.
It was just family over for tea but its got slightly more than that, at last count there was about 30 comming!
I have just made some yummy looking banana cupcakes for her to take to daycare tomorrow. They are so cute with pink and purple sprinkles... Tomorrow night will be the challenge. I am making an elmo cake! I will have to work out how to post some pics when Im done! (help.. hint hint leila)
I met up with an old friend I have not seen since year 9 today, had a great chat and we are trying to organize a reunion so that should be interesting. Gotta love facebook makes it easier!
Anyways must go, Thinking I will wash this wall before I go to bed! Random but ah well!
Take care and remember to smile brings happiness to more than just yourself!
oxoxReneeoxox
The Darling Miss B turns 2 on Friday so I have been flat out getting ready for her party.
It was just family over for tea but its got slightly more than that, at last count there was about 30 comming!
I have just made some yummy looking banana cupcakes for her to take to daycare tomorrow. They are so cute with pink and purple sprinkles... Tomorrow night will be the challenge. I am making an elmo cake! I will have to work out how to post some pics when Im done! (help.. hint hint leila)
I met up with an old friend I have not seen since year 9 today, had a great chat and we are trying to organize a reunion so that should be interesting. Gotta love facebook makes it easier!
Anyways must go, Thinking I will wash this wall before I go to bed! Random but ah well!
Take care and remember to smile brings happiness to more than just yourself!
oxoxReneeoxox
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