The week in review

* Since handing in my notice for some of my hours, effectively cutting them in half, (and remember I didn't do that many in the first place,) I'm relieved to have been called in for shifts today, tomorrow and next week, on my terms, 9 - 3pm. Long may it last!

* Following the post earlier about our guinea pig babies, we were saddened by the death of one of the babies today. The younger members of the family decided we must have a burial, just putting it in the wheelie bin was not acceptable.

* We were fortunate enough to attend Cirque Rocks in Auckland on Friday night. What a great experience that was. We bused up, with Jon's company social club, leaving at 5.30, for the 9pm show. Before the show we had nibbles in the function room, which was a bit disappointing, finally getting home at ..... 2am. The kids came too, Braden fell asleep not long after we left, but Cameron held out until about 12.30.

* I had a day to myself yesterday, not that I did anything exciting, but did manage to do this layout.

* During my day to myself I did manage to get the house quite tidy, which pleased me, until I got sidetracked, and flooded the kitchen,..... aaargh!

* Fatso sent me an extra DVD. Not sure why, I haven't returned the other, so will watch 1 tonight. 'Coach Carter', anyone seen it?

* I get so angry with people who rip off the Welfare System, I just hear on the news some facts about Benefit Fraud. I was so angry I didn't hear the exact figures, but 1 person claimed over $220 000, fraudulently, and if made to pay it back, at $25 a week it would take 170 years. What makes me annoyed, is we are right on the threshhold for various 'assistance', but the second I start doing work, I have to repay it! What am I supposed to do??? You can't win!

Deja vu

I seem to remember posting this a while ago, but for those following our guinea pig saga, we have MORE! The white blind baby we had from the last litter, is not a female after all, she is a HE. Therefore I introduce to you, babies, numbered 1-5!!! Ignore the fact the cage needs cleaning, but I thought this photo was so cute, the babies are sandwiched next to each other, left to right.

A layout

Hoarders Anonymous

Hi my name is Angela, and I'm a hoarder.

My task for the last couple of days has been to declutter. I have so much stuff, so today I was quite proud of myself, as I threw alot of 'stuff' away. You know, all those, "maybe I might use it one day" kind of things. I listed some books on Trade Me, all bought under coercion from DoubleDay Book Club, dont' use just love them! I even vacuumed, properly, behind and under things, instead of around.

Anyway, while one is busy doing that, other jobs must be done, therefore, I present the master firelighter (obviously done in the best controlled way).

Braden is 6!

I ask what the theme is going to be for this years birthday party! Ninja Turtles. Apparentely Ninja Turtles have made a big comeback, having been around when I was a kid, but the big news is the movie coming out next year!

Anyway, a Ninja Turtle party it was. Complete with Ninja Turtle cake, Leonardo is the favourite, pin the mask on the ninja turtle, and all the green foods and decorations I could come up with.The funniest part to the day was a new game. New to the kids, again something that was around when I was a kid. It has chocolate, which has to be a good start. You have to throw the dice, and when you get a six, you put the jacket and hat, (and gloves if you are one of the older boys), and using a knife and fork, proceed to cut, square by square a block of chocolate. However, while this is happening your mates are continuing to throw the dice, and if they get a six, you must relinquish the clothing and utensils, and rejoin the queue for those wishing for a six.

Fortunately for Cameron, who never seemed to keep the jacket on long enough to pick up the knife and fork, managed to secure an ally in Aunty Wendy, who towards the end, helped with the cutting, while Cameron made the most of the spoils.

Absolute hilarity to watch, frustrating to participate in, guess what I was doing.

I've been 'tagged'

4 jobs I’ve had: Shop work
Teacher Aide
Stable hand
Picked Onions, (bloody hard work)

4 Movies I could watch over and over: I don't think I could name 4, I very rarely watch movies more than once

4 Tv Shows: Amazing Race, Survivor, NCIS/CSI and all the various spinoffs

4 Fav foods: Chocolate, wedges, Roast meat & veg, chicken

4 tunes that play in my head: The Gambler by Kenny Rogers, James Blunt, Lots of Bee Gees, Lots of Abba, I have a very strange taste in music.

4 Websites I visit daily: NZ Herald, blogs, National Bank....

So thats a bit about me, nothing exciting really!!!