You’re my secret little indulgence
You don’t know how much you’re on my mind
The images of you that make me smile
Where your life and mine are totally entwined
The daydreams of you that fill my days
Where you’re there to warm my heart
Sometimes it’s hard to tell
Where my dreams and reality end and start
I indulge myself with those thoughts of you
Those ones that make me smile
It’s these little indulgences
That make my life worthwhile
We’re all human
it’s simple really
black or white, rich or poor, blonde or brunette …. all human
fat or thin, short or tall, fast or slow ….. all human
old or young, working or unemployed, married or single ….. all human
it doesn’t matter if you sit in an office in Sydney, or out looking for food in the fields in a third world country ….. we are all human.
We live, we love, we breathe, we eat, we sleep ….. all human
the world would be a much better place if we could break everything back down to the HUMAN factor, if we’d all remember the same blood runs through our veins
and yes …. i’m not naive enough to think that everyone is perfect, and that if we loved one another without discrimination and racism that the world would be a perfect place, there are ‘bad’ people amongst us all – not of a particular colour or race, but amongst us all, but if we could get past the prejudice and stereotyping … we might just have a better chance don’t you think ????
I”VE COME TO REALISE YOU SHOULD HIT SAVE MORE OFTEN WHEN YOU ARE POSTING
SHIT – have to start over again now
Cheers to all us thieves!
Sunday Stealing: The “I’ve Come to Realize” Meme
1. I’ve come to realize that my chest-size. . . is just fine thanks for asking
2. I’ve come to realize that my job. . . is perfect for me
3. I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving. . . i really shouldn’t sing (or dance) along and concentrate more
4. I’ve come to realize that I need. . . to exercise tonight – shouldn’t have had kentucky for tea
5. I’ve come that realize that I have lost. . . nearly 5 kilos – yeah me
6. I’ve come to realize that I hate it when. . . people are draining
7. I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk. . . i am more open than i usually am
8. I’ve come to realize that money… is fun … but not as fun as good friends
9. I’ve come to realize that certain people. . . are never going to change
10. I’ve come to realize that I’ll always. . . be ME
11. I’ve come to realize that my sibling(s). . . don’t care as much as i do
12. I’ve come to realize that my mom… is the most wonderful person in the world and those (mentioned above) are going to miss out on all the great things we still have to learn from her
13. I’ve come to realize that my cell phone. . . is a curse … there’s nothing worse than waiting for a message that never comes
14. I’ve come to realize that when I woke up this morning. . . that everyone else on camp was up before me and i was going to be late
15. I’ve come to realize that last night before I went to sleep. . . that i’d made the right choice moving cabins
16. I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking. . . that i hope i have THAT dream again tonight
17. I’ve come to realize that my dad. . . did the best he could
18. I’ve come to realize that when I get on Facebook. . . i should NOT play farkle
19. I’ve come to realize that today. . . was a good day
20. I’ve come to realize that tonight. . . will be a good night
21. I’ve come to realize that tomorrow. . . will be GREAT too
22. I’ve come to realize that I really want to. . . go to bed
23. I’ve come to realize that the person mostly likely to repost this is. . . ??? not many read this blog
24. I’ve come to realize that life. . . is pretty darned good
25. I’ve come to realize that this weekend. . . was fun – and that jackie is a cool fun friend to be around – i love how she can make me laugh
26. I’ve realized the best music to listen to when I am upset. . . is country music – there is a song for everything
27. I’ve come to realize that my friends. . . are special to me
28. I’ve come to realize that this year. . . is going wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too fast
29. I’ve come to realize that me exes. . . are nothing ?
30. I’ve come to realize that maybe I should. . . have saved this so i didn’t have to redo !!!
31. I’ve come to realize that I love. . . my hubby, my kids, my mum, my friends, my job, my life
32. I’ve come to realize that I don’t understand. . . why some people have to bitch and moan about everything – sure life is tough – but move on
33. I’ve come to realize my past. . . shaped who I am today
34. I’ve come to realize that parties. . . aren’t my scene unless there is dancing
35. I’ve come to realize that I’m totally terrified. . . of failing my boss
36. I’ve come to realize that my life. . . is pretty darned good right now
Saturday 9: Yankee Doodle Dandy
1. What is your favorite 4th of July memory? (If you aren’t in the U.S., then use your own national holiday.)
Ok – i’ll play here – even though I’m not American and don’t celebrate the fourth …. BUT …. in 2007 we spent the 4th of July in the states. Our 1st Fourth event was a concert and fireworks under the arch in St Louis on the night before – it was great – awesome atmposhere – but soooooooooo many people …. we ended up back in our rooms watching the fireworks from the window.
the next day we drove to Lincoln …. expecting something ‘big’ to be happening there … but no!! So our last stop was Pontiac – where we found a vantage point to watch the fireworks from … but it rained !!! I did however discover fireflies – OMG … i was enthralled by them …. and we had a HUGE chocolate thick shake – i remember that too !!!
2. Do you consider yourself patriotic?
I love Australia … and yes i think i am
3. Do you like fireworks?
Yes – our big fireworks day used to be in June …. and was banned a number of years ago – I do miss having ‘cracker night’ in the back yard and i hate the big flashy fireworks shows 
4. What are your plans for this weekend?
I’ve been away … scrapbooking with freinds
5. Are you optimistic about the future?
Yes – for my own and the worlds … I’m hoping we can heal it
6. Do you think everyone should serve in the military?
hmm – tricky one there, I think a lot can be learnt by being part, but I don’t think people should be forced to
7. Would you support a constitutional ban on flag burning?
??
8. What end of the political spectrum are you?
well that depends … because i work in the community sector, my vote will go to the party who is ‘there for the people’ one who is less talk and more do …. let ME run the country … I’ll fix it up !!!!
9. Where do you get your news?
TV mostly – and snippets online
I’m very bad at keeping up with world events – sometimes i like that … that i don’t know everything that is going on
Click on the shirt to go to ’sunday stealing’ to play along
A – An advantage you have – I think I’m pretty smart and have a good deal of common sense – which I’m finding lately less and less people seem to have
B – Blue or brown eyes – i think mine are more green
C – Chore you hate – ironing – so i don’t do it !!! why waste time doing something you hate ???
D – Dad’s name – Neville
E – Essential start of your day – Jarrah hot chocolate and a HOT shower
F – Favorite color – Purple
G – Greatest thing you’ve ever done that made you feel really good – Bringing up my kids to be smart and happy young adults, being the first in my family to go to university, graduating, being in a job i love that makes a difference
H – Habit you have – disgustingly i pick my toenails
I – Issue you hate that the world tries to make you pursue – ?
J – Job title – Community Support Coordinator
K – Kohls or Target – Target – we don’t have Kohls in Aus
L – Living arrangements – with DH and son … in a house i can’t wait to move out of.
M – Music you like – COUNTRY ALL THE WAY
N – Nicknames – Kaf, Kath …. probably Bitch and others 
oh … one of the guys at work has taken to calling me ‘boss’ do you think that means something ???
O – Overnight hospital stay – in Melbourne…. emergency gall bladder
P – Pet Peeve – Intolerance and racism
Q – Quote that you like most – “things only ever seemed hard and difficult before you begin them” – my mantra of late
R – Right or left handed – right
S – Siblings – 3 big brothers
T – Time you wake up –. 6.15 lately so I can get on the treadmill
U – Underwear – brought some new yesterday
V – Vegetable you dislike – brussel sprouts
W – What makes you run late – spending too much time on the net
X – X-rays you’ve had – last one was for my …. i guess gall bladder
Y – Yummy food you make – STEW with dumplings – had it for dinner last night (and leftovers for lunch today)
Z – Zoo animal – tiger, but i hate seeing them in the zoo … too proud …
they get me thinking – so i like to play along … join me if you will ……
1. Where were you when you heard that Michael Jackson died?
I read it on a scrapbook forum of all places … so then went searching to find out if it was true, couldn’t believe it, he was so young.
2. How do you think that he will be remembered?
I hope he will be remembered for his music and his contributions to the industry. He had his quirks, and plenty of scandals, but fact remains he was an incredible talent
3. What was your favorite Jackson tune?
Ohhh I do like thriller … but there was also “black and white’ and my favourite i think would be ‘don’t stop till you get enough”
4. Did you watch the original Charlie’s Angels?
yes – i think i was a regular – watched a re-run yesterday – i didn’t remember they drove Mustangs !!
5. Did someone you know have that poster of Farrah?
No …. she’s so gorgeous
6. Did you consider her battle with cancer heroic?
anyone who goes through a cancer battle is heroic, while I haven’t seen the documentary, I imagine that will be a way of showing people how horrid this disease is, and hopefully make them more aware and take preventative steps and make donations for research
7. Were you a fan of The Tonight Show Starring Johnnie Carson?
we didn’t get that on TV here in Aus
8. Did you like Ed McMahon on the show?
didn’t really know him – only knew ‘of’ him
9. What else will you remember McMahon for?
…. see above
if you play along – don’t forget to go link your list at the site (click the logo above to get there)
Horatio Hornblower and a lovely dolls pram are the two toys I have from my childhood, oh, and a fluffy tiger that my brother gave me. These three things are very special to me. I didn’t get Horatio and the pram until I was 9 years old, which was a bit old really for that sort of toy. But it was the first year Mum ever worked so had some money to buy stuff, and she’d always wanted me to have a beautiful dolls pram. My daughter used the dolls pram too, and it is in the roof ready for the granddaughters that come along.
I was going to insert a pic of Horatio Hornblower here – he is a much loved teddy bear, about 2 foot long I guess, and patched and worn and still holds that same ‘teddy bear smell’ that he had … I can’t explain that … but it is a comforting smell. Not that long ago, I decided I wanted him out on the bed, but seeing him everyday wasn’t quite the same as having him put away and then finding him every so often and reminscing.
As my kids grew up I kept so many of their toys, I wanted them to keep for their grandkids etc …. my daughter is now 25 and on her last visit home …. we went through them all. She only kept a few things, and the things that I thought would have been her favourite … she didn’t care for too much !! Maybe they were MY favourite. She kept ALL her books though, she loves to read and will read anything. So now, sitting not 3 feet away from me as I type are two boxes of toys that I am going to put on ebay …..
Now on the subject of ‘big boys toys’ – I confess to telling hubby today “Ohhhh yes you ahve to buy it” when he found a TOY mustangcar (he collects mustang toys) that played ‘life is a highway’ and the car ‘dances’ … well how could you say NO to that …..
……………………. I wanna ride it all night long .………………………….
