10 Exercises to do while watching TV

I am the queen of multi tasking. I love to squeeze in a little exercise each day and I don't mind a little TV. My current obession is 'The Walking Dead'. So I can do these 10 exercises in my lounge room while watching one episode.

So I get my fix and workout in one go.

I like to start with a warm up run on the treadmill. Running on the spot or skipping are both great too.  Try for 10 minutes and have a little stretch when you finish.

1. Squats. Stand straight with your legs shoulder width apart.  Hold your arms out parallel to the floor, bend your knees and slowly lower your bottom just like you are about to sit on the loo. Then slowly rise. Repeat x 15

2. Side leg raises. Standing straight again. Hold onto a chair for balance if you like. Image a straight line through your head down your body and through your support leg. Slowly raise the other leg directly out to the side. Don't point your toe or move any other part of your body but you can bend your support leg slightly. Only raise your leg about 30cm and hold for 1 second before lowering. Repeat x 15 then change legs.

3. Push ups. You know your level. Either on your knees or toes. Keep your back and neck straight.  If you find these too hard you can start by doing a standing one against a wall and work yourself up to the doing floor push ups.

4. Triceps dips. Use the edge of the lounge or a dining room chair for tricep dips. Face away from the bench and place your arms shoulder width apart. Keep your back close to the bench, arms straight legs slightly infront with knees bent. Slowly bend and lower your body towards the floor. Then rise again. repeat x 15

5. Plank hold. Similar to planking. On your toes and elbows. Keep your body straight from your ears to toes, no sagging. Elbows under your shoulders and hold for as long as you can.

6. Sit ups. Pull you toes under the couch if this helps. Puts your arms across chest and slowly lower down then back up x 20

7.  Wall sits. Lean your back against the wall and then slide down until your thighs are parallel to the ground and your calves are at a right angle to the ground. Then hold that position until you can't hold it anymore. If this is too easy. Hold you arms up straight above your head.

8. Walking lunges. Step lung, step lunge, etc etc. Nice and steady. Keep your back straight. 40 steps. If you don't have the space, then just do it on the spot.

9. Step ups. You can use your stairs or even a stable chair or coffee table. Stability is important. Step up, step down. 10 times on each leg.

10. Star jumps x 20. It could be worse - I could have suggested burpees.

Rest for 2 mins (or put on a load of washing) and do it all again, twice more if possible.

If you have some weights - or cans there are many other exercises too.

AND, here is Monday's motivating playlist

Landside - Dixie Chicks
Pink - There you go
One More Night - Maroon 5
Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
Wings - Little Mix
Jai Ho - Ar Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls
Die Young - Kei$ha
Black and Gold - Sam Sparro
Case of the Ex - Mya
She Wolf - David Guetta

Have a great week!

Top Makeup artist's top ten beauty products

A great friend of mine is an amazing makeup artist. With a stroke of her brush and a flick of her wrist she creates dewy gorgeousness on the dullest complexion, sexy goddess looks on the quietest wallflower and delicate beauty on a tired worn out housewife. In fact, she did all this to me in one go. Yes, she is that clever. 

Over the years Rebecca has tried, sourced, begged and discovered hundreds of products and she is happy to share her top ten favourites of all time. I adore it when people are happy to share their knowledge.

1. Inglot Primer. This makes your skin velvety smooth and preps it perfectly for foundation to be flawless and keeps your foundation lasting all day long. $35 at Ingot stores. These are located at most Westfield Shopping Centre
2. Benefit 'Stay don't stray' eye primer. You can use this product all around your eye area. Apply it to your eye lid as a primer under eyeshadows or under your eye before applying your concealer. This has the cutest packaging too. This is $45 and you can find it David Jones.
3. M.A.C. Paint Pot eye primer. Rebecca uses this product on all her clients. It's a gorgeous primer that makes anything you put on your eyelid last forever. It also prevents shadows creasing in the socket and it is the one of her favourite 'I can't live without' products. $35 and they come in many colours. M.A.C can be found in Westfield Shopping Centres.
4. Kranberry Lipstick from Youngblood. Her perfect red lipstick. This is a stunning colour and looks amazing on. Red lipstick instantly makes you feel sexy and glammed up. $32 Beautiful You in Margate stocks Youngblood. You can buy online too.
5. Napoleon Perdis coal eye liner pencils. Rebecca uses the black one daily. $28
6. Maybelline Volume Express Waterproof Mascara. Beside making normal lashes look thick and lush, Rebecca has never had a client react to it. $16
7. Youngblood Brow Artiste kit. This helps creates gorgeous thick, arched, defined eyebrows. The kit includes two powders, a gel, a stiff brush and a pair of tweezers. They cover all brow colours from platinum blonde to black. $69
8. Napoleon Perdis Light Patrol luminizer palette. This is a beautiful highlighting/contouring palette. You can have perfect apples and give definition by creating perfectly highlighted cheek bones. Use the highlighter all over your face to create a luminous glow. This is perfect for spring.  $72
9. NARS Illuminator 'super orgasm'. Use it on your cheeks or mix a little in with your foundation for this spring/summer season ahead and give your foundation a little kick. It will look dewy and youthful. Great for a girl's night out. $48 at Mecca cosmetics.
10. Ardell Duralash lashes. These are Bec's favourite lashes of all time.  You can buy them online or at your favourite Terry White chemist. They are 100% human hair and are cheap as chips. $8.50 for a packet or strip lashes start from $10.95.

Thanks Bec, for sharing your top ten. I love your work. xx

Rebecca lives on the Northside of Brisbane, does weddings, events, workshops, individual lessons and more. You can find her on facebook at www.facebook.com/rebecca.kate.

This is not a sponsored post :)

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10 tips for Insomnia

I suffer from insomnia and am always looking for tips. The best part of the midnight world is that it's all yours. The most important thing is to be very quiet. If you are too noisy, then you'll wake people up and they'll join you. There is a lot more to do that to watch television or read. Here are 10 tips for things to do when you have insomnia.

1. Write a post. You will be too tired to write it during the day and people are really funny at 3am;
2. Walk on the treadmill. Running will be too noisy;

 3. Give yourself a manicure and a pedicure. This is a great time to do this because you won't have any distractions and the polish will have time to dry;
4. You can also put on a face mask and a deep conditioning treatment on your hair. I wouldn't recommend checking on your children while you are do this. If you awake them up, they will have nightmares for life;

5. Clean out your mailbox. This is a lot quieter than cleaning out your pantry and almost as rewarding;
6. Sort socks. I hate sorting washing but I do like sorting socks. It's like putting little, soft, soul mates together. This is also a good time to put on on your hand, call it 'Mr Socky' and have a fight with the dog.

7. Dust. This quiet job gets forgotten about. Get those cobwebs high up in the corners but watch out for spiders. Your screams will wake everyone up.

8. Neaten up your bookmarks, desktop icons and sync everything. Make sure you keep saying ' I am syncing' over and over while doing this.
9. Play 'Words with friends' with all your overseas friends
10. Groom the dog. I have special little scissors for these moments.

What do you do when you happen to find yourself awake in the middle of the night?

On Tuesdays I link up with Jess from Diary of a SAHM for IBOT

Would you like some faeces with that Lipstick?

I recently read in the Sunday Mail how the makeup counter can make you sick and it's not because of the huge magnifying mirrors.

"...one of out ever five make-up testers contain significant amounts of mould, yeast or faecal matter according to an investigation by a US morning TV show. Samples of make up testers from 10 stores were analysed by New York Uni microbiology dept, which found there was no difference in hygiene between testers at high end or budget outlets..."

and Dr Brooks from Jefferson Medical College said
"..you should just think E. coli equals faeces...the percentage of tainted makeup was 100%.."

Oh, that is pretty disgusting. I don't apply lipstick testers to my lips but do put them on the back of my hand. So, when I do that I am applying lipstick and other foreign substances to my hand. I don't want that shit on me. I know we don't want to 'blind buy' our products but it's important that we put our safety first.

Remember that cold sores, herpes or conjunctivitis are contagious too and could be living on the tip of that perfect red lippy.

So let's assume every tester is infected but you can still stop from adding your faeces and what-not into the mix.

Here are some suggestions:

1. The sales assistant should have disposable applicators, ask for some to dip into foundations and apply to your hand or wrist;
2. Look for testers that have a pump action or tube to squeeze product out instead of a jar that you dip your dirty fingers into;
3. Clean the surface of a makeup tester with an alcohol solution (or just swizzle it in your vodka hip flask);
4. Ask the sales assistant for a clean tester. You never know, they might accommodate your request;
5. See if they have little samples instead of an open tester;
6. Use an alcohol solution to clean it off the testers before and afterwards;
7. Never try on anything around your eyes (or your face);
8. Just 'blind buy' and don't touch the testers;
9. After all the testing and alcohol solutions, you really should go out for a drink and inspect your new makeup purchases with a girlfriend;
10. But don't let her try on your makeup. She is germy.

10 Things - Reasons I'll stalk your blog

My name is Rachel and I am a blogaholic.

I love blogs, I love writing mine and I love reading others.  Here are my top 10 reasons why I'll stalk your blog:

1. If you have an easy reading font. Not to colourful, small or fancy. This isn't an invitation to a wedding;
2. You post regularly. If I visit a blog that hasn't been posted on for 6 months, I won't come back. It's like picking up a Woman's Day at the Doctors and seeing Lady Di on the front;
3. A great competition. I'll not going to lie, I love a good freebie;
4. I learnt something. I have a lot to learn, so this isn't a difficult one;
5. Great photography. I find this so inspiration;
6. The blogger has engaged their readers. I love to see comments and responses and I like to be rewarded for my comment :);
7. The blog is attractive. Not messy or lots of busy ads;
8. If I can feel the writer in their words and you get a sense of them. I want to know them better.  Does that even make sense?
9. If it's not full of obvious spelling mistakes. I have to say obvious, because my blog is riddled with them but it's not so obvious to me;
10. You make me smile. I will come back over and over; and
11. Captcha drive me crazy (I know there should only be ten, but this really needed to be mentioned).

If you have your own blog or a favourite blog, I would love you to write about it in the comments. I'd love to visit.

10 More things that are annoying about facebook

My sister and I had so much fun writing the first post, 10 things that are annoying on facebook and many, many people were keen to share their annoyances that we needed a part 2. So here are some of the gems people suggested.

1. The game player. This is the person that is always inviting you to join a game and is always sharing photos of their game. If your first invitation wasn't accepted, then your next two probably won't be either;

2. The Frustrated Arteeeest. This person takes their personal profile picture very seriously. Arty poses, photoshopping, soft focus etc or the other extreme, they share every blurry repetitive photo they have ever taken;

3. The Poet. The Poet likes to share soppy poems or cutesy pictures. Maybe you're more sensitive than most people or maybe our hearts are made of stone but this one made us giggle;

4. The fisherman. This person is always fishing for compliments. Posting photos of themselves in bikini or flexing "I'm so fat", "I need to bulk up" or  "Having an ugly day" etc. It's nice to give compliments but you don't want to be forced. There is no joy in giving a forced compliment;

5. The de-friender. Announces that they are culling their friend list. What do they want you to do? Beg to stay on it. We say, get in first. Cull the culler before they have the chance to cut you. Just like getting in quick when you know you are about to be dumped;

6. The Bean spiller. Not your secret to share. "Wow, I so happy for shaz and wozza, a baby on the way haha no more sleep for you" (Oh, sorry you hadn't told the family) "I am so glad Tim has found a man to share his life with" (Oh, your not out of the closet, sorry). You get the point;

7. The drama queen. It's hard to believe that someone can live with all this stress and drama constantly. Lives are normally full of highs and lows and this person seems only to have extremes;

8.  The checker innerer. They would check in to the toilet if they could.  "Blah Blah was with a roll of toilet paper at The toilet".  Don't forget to attach the instagram photo"

9. The Spell checker rebel. To, two, too, there, their, they're etc. I know it gets confusing and I get confused too, we all make mistakes and typos but it's important to try to get it right occasionally.

10. The Swearer. 'Youse *****y ***** no wot I ****ing meen, rite ya *******s.

PS: Once again this was all done in fun, but feel free to share your own Facebook annoyances.

On Tuesdays I link up with Diary of a SAHM

10 Things - Reasons I love grocery shopping....

Every Saturday morning we pack up the kids and go grocery shopping at Bluewater in Redcliffe. Here are 10 reasons why I love grocery shopping.

1. The coffee we grab from Zarraffa's to take around with us;
2. The challenge of guiding a trolley with wonky wheels. It's like a butt workout, but it usually works out one cheek more than the other;
3. All the gorgeous seasonal fruit and vegetables. Thanks to Masterchef I am even more inspired by them. It's such a pity they just end up wilted at the bottom of my crisper;
4. Because I see and hear so many screaming children. It reminds me how wonderful my girls are;
5. The warm bread from the bakery. I love fresh bread so much I want to cuddle and breast feed it;
6. Smelling all the cleaning products. I love this aisle. I open and smell all of them until I find my scent of the week;
7. Just the knowing that all my cupboards will be fully stocked;
8. The little treats I can find for my girls in the Stationery aisle;
9. The little treats I can find for my dog in the pet aisle; and
Most importantly....
10. The little treats I can find for myself in the beauty aisle.....

The products mentioned in the above vlog are:
Napoleon Luxe Lip Gloss in Perfect Peach- free with Marie Claire this month
Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm in Gothic
Garnier Ultra Lift Eyes
Vaseline Total Moisture Aloe Fresh SPF 15

Toe shoes, running songs and 10 running necessities

I have seen a few people running in the 'toe shoes' also know as 'loser shoes', 'w****rs' or 'Vibram FiveFingers'. I even went as far as to tell my husband if he ever brought home a pair he should bring divorce papers with them too.

Any woo, what I am getting around to is that I have a pair to try out. I will be be the loser running along the bike path in the toe shoes. I am not happy about this but I am also really curious. I love the cushioning of a great pair of running shoes and these are the complete opposite.

Besides a great pair of shoes, I have a few other running necessities:
1. Motivation - this isn't always easy to come by. Fake it until you make it;
2. Pick a distance you want to achieve and also pick an achievable 'I wish' distance. Mine are usually 10km and 12-15km. I find that I usually push myself to hit the 'I wish' distance;
3. Running tracks. I can not run outside without my 'Run' playlist. I know a lot of people advise against listening to music when running but I need it. Just keep the volume low so you can hear bikes, overtaking speedy runners and bad men sneaking up on you;

4. Headphones. I know this seems obvious but I have forgotten them a few times;

5. Sunscreen. Derr
6. Sunglasses. Double derr
7. Cap. derr derr derr
8. Spi-belt. This is the best waist bag in the history of bags. Very comfortable and doesn't bounce around. It fits keys, phone, money and headphones easily;

9. Water. I only drink water when I am done, but it's good to take little sips throughout the run/jog/walk
10. A map. Why not, Captain Cook probably had one, and just a mind map. Plan where you are going to run. Don't bring your UBD refidex

and don't forget to stretch before and after. I am usually really slack at this

For those curious cats, these are some of the songs on my 'Run' playlist;

We are young - by Fun (This is a good warming up track)
Payphone - Maroon 5
Moves like Jagger - just cos I have the moves
F**kin' Perfect - Pink
Sk*ter Boi - Avril Lavigne (don't knock it, until you run to it)
Mr Mysterious - Vanessa Amorosi
There you Go - Pink (any song by Pink is excellent)
Jai Ho! (I try to do Bollywood moves while running for extra intensity)
Smile - Lily Allen
Case of the Ex - Mya (anything angry is good)
Big Girl - MIKA (campy and fast)
Me and my imagination - Sophie Ellis Baxter
Musics got the best of me - also Sophie

Tomorrow I am going to update you on the toe shoes verses normal runners and share some reactions people had to them.

10 Reasons why I love shoes

There are so many reasons why I love shoes. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a complete shoe lover.  I even worked in a shoe shop briefly and my earnings went straight back to them to pay for my latest love. I am a lot healthier now and my addiction is under control, but shoes still hold a special place in my heart. Here are ten reasons why I love shoes:

1. Feet don't have fat days. You can have a pimple, greasy hair or a fat day, but your shoes won't let you down. You can go shopping and try shoes on without feeling bad when you look at them in the mirror;
2. Shoes take a simple outfit from oh-hum to yum;
3. You look like you have lost 10kg when you put on a pair of heels. You legs will appear longer and you will stand straighter;
4. They don't take up too much space. If you leave the shoe box at the store, you can easily sneak them into the house and to the back of your wardrobe before your husband has turned to greet you;

1. They can lift your spirits and make you smile;
2. They have a purpose. You need a pair to run in, for a certain job, a special occasion or to keep your feet dry. There is always a great reason to buy shoes;
3. They don't answer back or mess up the house;
4. They can make you run faster and longer. Well, it certainly works for me whenever I buy new runners;
5. You don't have to wash them after each wear. Just a gentle, loving wipe and they are good to go; and
6. Just because.

Do you love shoes? What are your reasons?

On Tuesdays I link up with Diary of a SAHM

10 things - Qualities I value in friends now that I am nearly 40

There are qualities I value in friends now that I am nearly forty. What I look for in a friend is different from when I was 20 or 30. I am no longer looking for someone that likes the same clubs as me, drinks the same wine, likes the odd sneaky cigarette or a slightly naughty joke.

No, I look for more in people these days.

1. A sense of humour. People that don't have a sense of humour totally throw me. For some reason I'll try even harder to make them laugh, and this makes me look even sillier. I should have learnt to give up by now but I can't, I need to be able to make people smile - a big belly laugh is even better;
2. A kind heart. I always tell my girls to find the biggest heart in their class and that is the kid to play with. It goes for big people too. I have come across way too many shrivelled up hearts and know they are best to avoid. Just like a sultana was a grape, you can't turn it back into a grape by soaking it;
3. Confidence. I am not confident but I love confidence in other people. I have known people that are consumed with insecurities and I have also seen these insecurities bring some terrible traits to the surface;
4. Trusting. I love open people that are happy to talk about whatever. I have found that the least trusting people are usually untrustworthy themselves. I love trusting, honest and open people. Paranoia makes me paranoid;
5. Intelligence. I don't care if they have a Masters degree or left school at 12. I like people that make me think. I am not super intelligent but love it in others. I can't stand the faux intellectuals, these are the people that think they are so smart, use lots of big words but don't say anything;
6. Non-judgemental. I really don't want to have to explain my decisions to friends. They have to assume to have thought it out, back the front and inside out and made the best decision for me (and my family);
7. Positive. Negative nellies need not apply;
8. Life givers. This is the opposite of the people that are just exhausting to be around. There are some people that just make you feel good hanging out with. I want to hunt them down and sit beside them with a cup of coffee all day, and then with a glass of wine all night;
9. Low maintenance. You haven't spoken or text for a week, or a month and they are cool about it. We are all busy. You can just pick it back up where it was; and
10. Responsible. Accepts when they have made mistakes. My pet peeve is a blamer. Someone that always turns a situation around and points a fat greasy finger at the closest person. Give them a wide berth because eventually they will point at you.

Basically, I want to hang out with people that make me want to be a better person.

What do you value in friends now you are older?

10 things - My Make-up essentials for a lazy mum

I am lazy, a little vain and a mum of two young girls. The mornings are usually rushed with limited time available to make myself look slightly presentable. I have managed to reduce my morning routine down to about 5 minutes, not including my shower. My current top ten beauty items are, in order of use:

1. Olay Complete Care Touch of Foundation in medium. This is an all-in-one moisturiser, SPF 15, vitamins and with light coverage. I have tried a few of the new BB creams and this one feels the nicest on my skin. I bought mine at Woolies on special for $10, it's usually around $15
2. Revlon Age Defying moisturising concealer in light medium for extra coverage of dark circles. I think this may be discontinued but I am ready to try another concealer. I'm on the the lookout.
3. Covergirl Intense Shadowblast in Beige Blaze. I have only recently discovered this. It's an amazing cream eyeshadow and primer. I like to use it to cover the whole lid before I add any other eyeshadows or liner. It doesn't move at all...ever. I bought this from Target on special for $12, it's usually about $18.
4. Youngblood Eye-Illuminating Duo $35.50. This is a recent addition and I love it. You can use it a hundred different ways but I like to use it to line my waterline, it makes my eyes look less tired and opens them up. I bought this from Beautiful You.
5. Maybelline Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner in black. This has been replaced by Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner. I can not wait to try this. I love the old one, it's so easy to use and delivers a nice even line. Even a tired and distracted mum can use it. I imagine the new liner will be even better.
6. Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara in black $48. I have quite a few black mascaras but this one that seems to be within my reach at the moment. I love mascara, it must be black and not clumpy.
7. Youngblood Pressed Blush in Nectar $49.95. This is a gorgeous apricot and gives a beautiful natural colour to an otherwise pale, grey, tired mum. I am a little nuts about blush. I think it makes the difference between looking like death or looking alive. I also bought this from my Youngblood supplier, Beautiful You in Margate
8. DeLeon Lipgloss in Ambassador. At $14.50 this is a bargain. This is one of the most perfect pinks, natural and not sticky.
9 and 10. Hairbands and bobby pins. For the messy twist, braid, knot, bun or whatever other 2 second hair do I can manage.

What are your current must have products?

10 things - My favourite bloggers and why

The whole blogging world opened up to me last year, I have come across so many great blogs and I am going to share my current (as at this very moment) 10 favourites in alphabetical order:

1. A Beach Cottage - Sarah has impeccable taste. I want her cottage and everything in it. This blog makes me want to go out and buy white paint, white lounge and lounge around in white underwear. Plus she has excellent taste in dogs. Like me, she also owns a caboodle. If you are ready to be green with envy you can click here to see Sarah's top posts;

2. The Best Beauty Blog - Dentist by day and hysterically funny beauty blogger by night. Serious, Ling is so funny even if you aren't into beauty you should follow her. This is a post by Ling about a mouldy bra;

3. Blundermum - Michelle is also local lady and makes me spit coffee at my computer screen. She says things I wouldn't be brave enough to say and I love that. This is a recent post about being picked up while at the doctors and I am not talking about a virus;

4. Diary of a SAHM. Jess has created a wonderful safe haven for bloggers to link up with on Tuesday. This is the latest IBOT post (I blog on Tuesdays), you can scroll down to the bottom to see all of the lovely links. I have found so many great blogs through this;

5. Fox in Flats. This was the first one I discovered. Andrea is always 'daring' us to try new things. Taunting us by calling us chickens if we don't. I loved the recent Arm party dare. So much, that the party is still on. Lots of great style and beauty suggestions for mums;

6. Home Life Simplified - Debbie has a huge heart and makes you look at your life. It's a personal development blog and I find her so inspirational. I liked her recent post about saying 'No'. My children probably don't think I have a problem saying 'No', maybe my husband even thinks I say 'No' too often but I am going to kick it up a notch;

7. Ironmum Karla. I love going to Karla's blog because she has really yummy healthy recipes and always inspires me to move. She also is a mum to two girls, just like me. I loved this post about things Karla had learnt from sports;

8. Mrs BC's House of Chaos - Lisa is a local lady. Go Redcliffe!! Every post she writes makes me giggle. Seriously, if you have me giggling I'll be back everyday wanting more. I am like that in real life too. This post cracked me up and I'll kindly provide you with a language warning again. These funny ladies do throw around the occasional F bomb;

8.5 Mamiamia- Zoe Foster's beauty posts are one of my favourite parts. I love how she write and her videos. I have found some many great beauty products and hair tips through Zoe. My current favourite make up product recommended by her is Covergirl intense shadow blast in Beige Blast. Amazing Primer/eyeshadow. It does  not move;

9. Mumma-in-heels. Melinda is superwomen. She is in her early 20's, has a baby and a toddler and still manages to blog on two blogs. Mumma-in-Heels and Shop-me-Chic. I have enough trouble with one. She come up with great fashion, beauty suggestions, recipes and more. This post  has some great budget beauty suggestions;

9.5. Suger-Coat-it - Melissa is another Queenslander, positive, funny and a great sense of style. This article is about escaping tricky situations. I need all the help I can get. I seem to be constantly walking straight into sticky situations;

9.8. Style You - Nikki is amazing, she is a bloggin' guru and knows pretty much everything about everything. I know I pretend to but she really does. She is my inspiration. Her blog is about Style, beauty and blogging. Plus as bonus Nikki also has the best competitions ever. Check the Mother's day comp out. Up to the value of $4049. Yes, you did read that right, $4049!!; and

10.Woogsworld - Mrs Woog is so ridiculously funny. She doesn't hold back on anything. Beware she throws around the odd swear word so take off your prissy, princess tiara if you are going to visit. I promise you won't regret it, here is a post titled 'Sex with dad. Again'. You know you can't resist clicking on it.

Okay, so that was more than ten.

I would love you to share your favourites.

10 things that are annoying on facebook

This post is co-written with my sister Kerrin. We had lots of giggles when discussing our Facebook irritations.

1. Vague status or vague booking. This is when people do a status update like "Why me","I am about to punch someone" or "Now it smells worse than ever". We have divided this into two categories:
  The Unresolved drama eg: "I can't believe it's come to this" and despite many concerned comments they don't return to ease peoples worries or explain the original status.
  The Extended drama eg: "I can't believe it's come to this" and then after many concerned comments they respond along the lines of "Just more of the same drama" "I'm over it" or "I can't get into it but I'll PM you". So the whole drama remains up in air. Also, this whole PM is annoying as well. We are your 'friends' too.

2. Frienemies or enemines as 'friends'. Why on earth would you have people as Facebook friends when you can't stand them in real life? Maybe it's time to clean out your 'friend' list. Is this just to keep an eye on them? Stalking maybe? We are not judging stalking, we think it can be quite therapeutic as long as you're not in denial or keeping them to use for not-so-subtle-sniper attacks, see below.

3. Not-so-subtle-Sniper. These always make us giggle. If we can see through them, then most other people can too. It's obviously aimed at someone in your 'friend' list else what's the point. Is it a aimed at friend, frienemy or a some other category? There are more grown up ways of dealing with issues.
eg: "You really have to wonder why some people bitch about someone and then go out to coffee with them. I hope you enjoyed your Gloria Jeans latte this morning"

4. El despresso. We all have ups and downs but the el depresso only has downs and keeps us informed regularly. Even if it's good news, they still manage to find the negatives. It really is a special talent.
eg: friend status : I have really been looking forward to the girl's dinner this weekend.
el depresso : Mmmm, I have a UTI, I am having a fat day and I can't find a lift :( But hey, I hope you have a great night.

5. Lovey dovey. You married him, we get that you love him, you think he is the sexiest man alive, you are the luckiest girl in the world etc etc, but you don't have to try to convince us of your love daily. Maybe we are grumpy, jaded ladies but you could save it for when he gets home and tell him in person. I am sure he would love to hear it.

6. Duck face/drunk photos. They speak for themselves. These are posed and not real, we look awesome but some people do not.

7. Mr/Mrs Popularity - 4000 friends doesn't make you popular. We get you are tight with all of them and you only only have people that are genuine friends. Suuureee.

8. 2 kool 4 skool. Bad grammar or text speak. Wot is text speak? I had 2 ask, lucky our ppl has da ear 2 da ground n shared wif me. U grrlls n boiz can chek dis out @ urbandictionary.com

9. Big noter. You know this person, they check in, give updates, name dropping and brag about everything. We are happy you live an exciting, eventful and blessed existence but we suspect a little exaggeration is at play. If not, can we have your life?

10. On/Off Relationship status. If you have an unstable or passionate relationship, maybe just stay away from the relationship button on facebook. Seriously, it doesn't look good going from "It's complicated", "Engaged", "Single" to "It's complicated" in one day. On the same note, on the "single" part of this journey try not to bitch about your ex, because you'll look a little silly when you are back to being "in a relationship" later in the day.


PS: These were all done in fun, but feel free to share your own Facebook annoyances with us, even if it is about people that write bitchy blog posts about Facebook and then share them on Facebook.

10 Things that annoyed me today

Ok, I am not remotely annoyed but I can't do perky isn't-the-world-great posts everyday. So I am going to dig deep.

1.  I was hungry when I woke up, but I couldn't find anything I wanted to eat. So I gave up.

2. My hair was really fizzy this morning and I didn't have time to wash it, I didn't even brush it. Just a tight fizzy little bun.

3. There was a slow and unpredictable driver in front of me nearly all the way to the school this morning then they turned off so I couldn't see their face and imprinted it on my brain.

4. I had a singing lesson today and I still don't sound like Adele

5. I had a run but I couldn't get 'in the zone'

6. I wore my new dress that I bought from Myer last week (the one reduced from $159 to $23). It really is too big and was annoying me the whole time. I can't work out how to alter it, but I will.

7. I was going to have an AFD (alcohol free day) but gave up.

8. I only have a cheap bottle of wine.

9. My dog vomited.

10. It made me want to vomit when I cleaned it up.

Is there anything you feel like getting off your chest?


PS: I can hear my husband and the girls crunching on nuts. Aaaugghhh