I'm home sick, I purged myself of breakfast this morning, Not a plesant affair given I was eating cereal full of grains and coconut. Lucky I made it to the toilet in time, I was at work when the sudden purging occured.

I'm now home, Bored and tired but there is so much damn noise here during the day I am finding it hard to sleep so I though and update might be in order.

My bodyshot pics are here, And posted on my Facebook page under 'Eight week challenge' The nude ones however are not posted due to obvious reasons. Everyone who has seen them has had such a positive reposnse, I love it.

I am dead broke at the moment, My car broke down last week, Setting me back $900 and My credit card is due which has my photo costs on it so I am working my usual hours and also cramming in more hours in hospo over the weekend. I thought about selling my body or soul to the devil but figured he wouldn't pay me enough to get out of the debit I am in :-(

I have listed a heap of stuff on Trademe to try and get yet more extra dosh in the account. Doing okay so far but really need the bidder to pick up the pack. A lot of stuff is selling for $1 and $2. Ah well, Thats the gamble you take.

Tane and I had a lovely weekend not long ago, It was our 'Date weekend' and he officially asked me to be his Girlfriend when we went for a walk along the beach. This time round our relationship is in another universe entirely compared to the past and I tell you, Everything I wanted in a partner magically implanted itself in Tane. I am not sure what happened when we split but I love it. We are both really really happy and things are racing along which is great.

Work is busy, Keeping me out of trouble. My injuries are still healing which is restricting my training :-( I am really keen for the Auckland half this year but I don't like my changes frankly :-(

We marked Johns passing a few weeks back now, I didn't get to ride up to Puhoi thanks to a wet winter. It was quite an emotional day for all.

Tane and a flat mate are moving in end of August, More $'s saved for me and it means Tane and I get to start our lives living together :-)

Any who, Time to see if lunch will stay down unlike breaky.

Hope you are all well.

Well, I have been flat out (I know, Same excuse as always)

The motorcycle ride only made it to Orewa before we had to turn back due to rain. Still trying to get up there. Hoping to go on the anniversary of Johns passing. He lives in Puhoi you see and he is burried there.

Tane and I did my Salsa challenge on the 14th June. It was awesome. We took and hour long class and learnt the basics. Lots of fun and a really good bonding thing for us :-) We are going to look at other dance styles and decide which we like best then start taking courses :-)

I decided it was time for a different look so I dyed my hair black with Purple highlights and I chopped about half of it off, Not in lenght, In thickness so now I have gloss black curls which I am loving :-)

On the 20th June I had my body shots - One of my eight week challenges, Nude Photographs. The morning was a bit of a mare when Tane and I accidentally gave the cat the wrong pill and had to race her to the vets. She is fine, Though she was WASTED all day. I went to my body shots (See http://www.bodyshots.co.nz/index.htm) and spent three hours having my photo's taken. My hair and make up was professionally done and then I was photographed in three different clothing styles. These are as follows:
1) Nude
2) Lingerie which we mixed up with a lovely purple jacket
3) Black and white strapless dress
4) Jeans and top (Casual)
5) Elegant - Corest and make shift satin skirt

I was quite nervous when I had my nude ones done but once I was into the groove of it, The session was awesome. The photo/ makes up/ meet and greet team were wonderful. I felt like a million dollars and I felt dead sexy after. I spent the rest of the week really excited about seeing the pics. Viewing was on Wednesday 23rd and WOW! The pictures are incredible. I ordered Far toooooooo many and spent a large fortune on the photo's. I wont have them for about another four weeks but I will post pics on FB when they are here. I do have one sneak peak of me with my make-up and hair done on FB for you to look at :-) I honestly recommend this to anyone. It was such a confidence booster :-)

Friday night we went and saw Transformers two. Wicked I tell you but possibly a bit too long.

Any who, I'll keep you posted about the pics.

Good day to you :-)

Okay, I have been slack, LikE SUPER slack.

Black water rafting: Was incredible. We started with a 37m descent into a huge cave but the scariest thing was the some what narrow throat we have to wriggle our way down through to get into the cave, All on a rope of course. We did a pitch black flying fox with no idea where we were going. We jumped in 8 degree water and mossied around while learning about the life of a glow worm. There tight squeezes and a few hairy moments but after about 2 hours we popped backj to the surface victorious :-)

Tongariro Crossing: Had to be cancelled due to A) Snow and Ice closing the track and B) Me being so sick with a head cold.

This weekend is the Motorcycle ride, I can't wait.

Hoping to trade the crossing in for the PInnacles which will be an overnighter :-)

Really cold here, Winter has sunk it's teeth in.

Any who, Back to my home made pizza! Yum yum

Ah ha! I did it, Yes, I did 3 hours of high ropes course to blast away my fear of heights. It was a hell of a lot of fun and quite full on though we did not complete the highest course, I will be back to conquer it though, Have no fear. We did courses 1 - 8 out of a possible 9 but the last few courses left us completely stuffed. The first 4 we not so challenging but the last four certainly pushed the limits and the last one was physically demanding but all in all it was a great time.

Check out the course at:

http://treeadventures.co.nz/

My new toy arrived last night. Very very nice....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=213532001

My first ride will be tomorrow

Okay, so life has been throwing curve balls at me and it is all a sloppy mess! So................. I spoke to Physio about things to get a perspective on the whole thing and she suggested that I take time out to be selfish and do the things I have always wanted to do and so was born 'The revelation'....

'The Revelation' involves an eight week, self imposed, self discovery program.
During these eight weeks I will be embarking on adventures and challenges to push my limits and face my fears; to get me out of my comfort zone and discover my true self. To find confidence and Learn about me :-)

So, The plan of attack? As outlined below. You are welcome to join me for anything that say's 'All welcome'

Week One:
Week Ending 10th May 09 - Learn to roll a Kayak

Week Two: ~ All Welcome
Week Ending 17th May 09 - High ropes course at woodhill
Date: 16/05
Cost: $42 Max
Time: Allow 3.5 hours for full course

Week Three:
Week Ending 24th May 09 - Black water rafting

Week Four:
Week Ending 31st May 09 - Tongariro Crossing ~ All Welcome
Date: 30/05 - 01/06 - Monday is Queens Birthday
Cost: $23 p.p for Accommodation at a Backpackers. Go to www.npbp.co.nz
$30 p.p for crossing drop off and pick up.
Time Allow: 7-8 hours, 17km up to 1800m altitude
Weather dependant. But this time of year is geneally good.
If you are coming down let me know and please feel free to book direct with the Hostel.

Week Five:
Week Ending 7th June 09 ~ Motorcycle ride to Puhio (Place to be confirmed) ~ All Welcome
Date: 6th or 7th June
Let me know if you're keen :-)

Week Six:
Week Ending 14th June 09 ~ Salsa Dancing Lesson

Week Seven:
Week Ending 21st June 09 ~ Nude Photographs (Yes, Thats right)
- If you know anyone who is a professional photographer please let me know. Nothing pornographic - These are going to be tasteful and the session is designed to boost my confidence.

Week Eight:
Week Ending 28th June 09 ~ Tattoo - All Welcome
My gift to myself as a 'Well done' for doing all the above and my tattoo for empowerment and strenght

So, That is my next eight weeks starting next week. Wish me luck, I am off on the adventure of a lifetime. please do join me :-)

It has been crazy, Things have been up and down like a yo yo.

This weekend just gone KICKED some serious ass. Spent Thursday night doing DVD's and dinner with Chris. Friday went Paddling from Sandspit to Kauwau Island and spent the evening at Nic & Dave's watching Top Gear (Mint!), Saturday went and did a PT session, Went to the lake and did some polo training, then I went home, Crawled into bed and watched Transaformer whilst I slept. Spent the night a the boys house chilling with take out and dvd's. Sunday we drove down to Rotovegas and did a 3 hour mountain bike mission then drove back. I have mean as battle wounds but it was a bloody good day.
Monday morning Nic, Dave, T-Bob, Jen and I went and played on the motorcycles in north shore, Shot back to Nic and Daves for lunch then I came home and cleaned the house.

Mega fun weekend. Loving the freedom and totally relishing being selfish!

Any who, Must go make dinner :P

Yesterday I looked at what can make your tongue piercing heal faster and less painful. I found the following tips:

1) Nurofen/ Ibrufen - This is a pure god-sent! Reduced the swelling and no pain. I can finally chew and Swallow! (mind OUT of the gutters ph-lease)

2) Avoid hot meals and drinks, Temperature and spicy wise - Why? the hot temperature increases blood flow and the spicy food will irritate it

3) Try and keep your head raised when resting - I did this for 1/2 the night then I got uncomfortable but the half my head was up, I didn't even notice my tongue. The elevation reduces swelling and prevents blood pooling in the head

4) Cold Drink and Ice Blocks (Don't have to tell me twice ;-) ) Not only a great excuse to eat all the sugar rich ice blocks your heart desires, but the coolness again reduces swelling

5) Rinse with salt water mix after you eat. This ensure you clean away all left over bits which I tell you irrtate the heck out of you if they get under the ball on the bar. Plus the saline solution encourages healing whilst leaving the good bacteria in your mouth (It's advised to avoid using mouth wash as they stip away the good bacteria and can prolong healing time)

So today I have found it much easier to speak. I can eat solid food, Though I am careful what I choose to eat. The swelling has noticeable reduced and so long as I keep on the pain killers, The pain is kept to a minimum.

Nice work I say!

Yep, That's right, I have a kick arse Lisp thing going on and talking is a HUGE effort requiring concentration and forethought. Who ever through speech would be so difficult Hahahaha. Why you may be asking? I got my tongue pierced on Sunday, Something I have wanted to do for years now. Something I'll probably never do again if I ever have to take this one out. I would have to rank it as one of, if not THE most painfull piercing I have ever had done. Not so much the piercing of the tongue but the aftermath.

It wasn't a good experience from the very beginning. I couldn't get hold of my regular (Well, My preferred) piercer so I opted for another location I had never used before. (Mistake #1). A young lady took the honour and I should have backed out when I first sat down. The guy at the desk was a grumpy old Prick. The piercing area (Floor, Sink, Walls) was messy and poorly maintained. The gear was all sterile which was a huge positive but I was sadly let down by the place as a whole. They didn't take any other form of Payment other than CASH and no one thought to tell us this, All we noticed was a small sign up on the computer advertising the fact.

Any who, Nic got her Belly Button done and there were things that should have been done differently here but that's Nic's story, Not mine. I was second in the hot seat. The lady proceeded to pierce my tongue but she didn't use clamps to hold my tongue, She used her fingers to hold on. Naturally when the needle went in my tongue pulled back and with ME pushing my tongue out the muscle was engaged, Meaning it was a heap harder to pierce than a relaxed tongue so the needle didn't get all the way through. So, She keeps telling me to poke my tongue out - Needle part way through, My tongue is out as far as it can go and she keeps pushing this damn needle through and it takes forever. Then she says 'Oh shit' and I'm thinking "Damn it woman, Just shove the darn thing through!'. She keeps trying and I swear (only the second time ever that I have sworn during a peircing) then FINALLY the needle pops through. Blood and dribble everywhere. Me about to pass out, And I am sure I was in shock. I think (Because I'll be buggered if I was going to keep count) it took about 4 or 5 attempts to get the needle all the way through. After all that Saga, The barbell was put in. No care instructions were given to us, Just a verbal 'Rinse it with salt water and you'll be fine'. I was also informed there would be no food restrictions - Ha, My Ass. Baby food is my friend. Ice and cold water too. Avoid anything that is hot, Tea, Soup, Curry etc. No solids for about 5 days. Swelling is kick arse and I talk like a special needs kid. Gotta love it. Having said that all though, I love the look, Can't wait till it is healed but seriously, Never going there again! In future, Ballistics all the way!

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