MeMe Award

I am very chuffed to receive the MeMe Award from Hybrid J. Thank you very much.


This award comes with RULES which are to:

1) Share 7 tidbits about yourself

2) Share the MeMe blog award with 7 blogger friends

I think this is a little bit "Chain Letterish" so I would like to make Rule 2 optional for my awardees. (Apologies to the maker of the MeMe award.)

Here are my 7 tidbits:

1) I am addicted to playing Wii Tennis.

To think we had the Wii for months before we got around to plugging it in, all that wasted time. I love to play, its warmed me up on many a cold night. I have finally achieved 'professional' tennis status, however it's been at a cost, as sadly no family members will play with me anymore.

2) During June and July (my winter) I didn't shave my underarm hair once, and I liked it.

I am not sure what prompted this. Laziness most likely, but it seemed like a good idea to really get to know myself. And as I had never let the hair grow much before, I thought it was about time. Some of you will be grossed out others will think nothing of it. It was interesting and I will probably do it again.

3) The smell of the sea makes me relax.

If you have ever been jealous of people with a beach house, its worthwhile jealously. We are very lucky to have a retreat near the sea to go to. Each and every time we go there we all relax, especially the husband. As soon as I get a snifter of that salty air my shoulders drop and I let go. We love it in summer, swimming, boogie boarding, BBQs, long days, sand in between the toes, sunsets, heat, the smell of sunscreen, G&T, cold beer, light cotton clothes. And we love it in winter, the sound of rain on the roof, the energy of wind, cosy inside, blankets on the beds, coats and hats, fresh cold air, all eating toast and jam in bed together, crashing waves with white horses racing, a seaweeded beach. Whatever time of year it's all good.

4) A long time ago I went to art school

I was 18 and I liked to draw and take photos. Apparently I was good enough to get in. When I used to draw it was like meditation. Total focus and concentration no intrusive thoughts and an image at the end of it. I hate that I can't fit it into my life presently, I will come back to it one day. Writing is my creative outlet now. When I haven't had a creative outlet, my life has been very miserable and not really working for me.

5) I can make really good monkey noises

It's a great claim to fame, isn't it? The kids love it, others hate it, particularly my brother (because he thinks I am teasing him for looking like a monkey) In the Adelaide botanic gardens my sister and I had a lot of fun making monkey noises in a tropical jungle area. More than a few passers by were intrigued.

6) Not only are the books in my house arranged by colour my clothes are too.

This is not because I am a well organised anal personality, far from it. It is because I try very hard NOT to wear black everyday. I like wearing black, it looks better and I cant go past that, however I find it depressing. Organising my clothes by colour reminds me of all the other options that are better for me. And it sometimes works.

7) Even though I can't, I would love to wear high heeled shoes.

I think high heeled shoes are beautiful and sexy. They look great, as that is what they are designed for. However in my opinion they are not designed for walking in, just looking at. I can't wear them as my feet are not in the best shape anymore. Sadly I buy shoes that are comfortable without being Grandma 's shoes. Some of you who know me will not agree and will think my shoes are Grandma's, but at the end of the day I am not in pain. And that is important to me.


I am really glad to receive this award. I have now drawn an image of me as a hairy tennis playing monkey, wearing grandma's shoes who sorts clothes after a visit to the beach. Perfect.













And my 7 winners (Who may have received this award before, but I give it with no obligations) are:

Peggy
Because you always have something sensible to say

Roban
For bringing tears to my eyes

The Thrifts
For trying to do a very honourable thing with honesty which is also highly amusing

We make words
Because of your originality and creativity with words

Ladybird Lane
To say thank you for B and Little Miss's Christmas Stockings, you are way too clever with a needle.

Red Robin Land
For capturing beautiful moments

Jezrael
For your advice and help. Thank you