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Kirsty Campbell
Mixed Media Artist, Student and Mum to 3
Interests: teaching, education, sketching, reading, scrapbooking, painting, photoshop, photography
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Setting Goals I was so very excited and proud of myself this morning at my Weight Watchers meeting, not only did I reach my 5% goal after only three weeks on the program but I surpassed it! I am down 4.5kgs in just 3 weeks! YAY!! lets hope the rest... Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Who Could Resist? Today was a very quiet day spent at home. Uni work and dvds. One of our all time favourites 'Enchanted' was McKenna's choice, which of course means you need your princess dress and a hat on to watch. Too cute. Love these quiet days with my bubba. Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Note To Self Just a little note to self - do not try to take a photo of children when the TV is on! Brad, Janny and Westy Boy came over this afternoon for me to cut West's hair. I love that he won't let anyone else cut his hair,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 6, 2011 at P 365~2011
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The Motivator I love my polar watch! I have had this little beauty since McKenna was 1, back in the days when I was a gym junkie. the battery eventually died and so did my accountability with my weight, hence the need to know join Weight Watchers and resume exercising.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 6, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Therapy Session Of The Retail Kind Yesterday afternoon whilst putting petrol in the car (grrrrr my most hated job!) Emmy broke the zipper on my beloved 'All My Memories' purse. i was so devastated! I LOVE my purse. After throwing my sooky la la routine I embraced the thought of... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2011 at P 365~2011
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My Weakness I thought a photo of my drug of choice, the one that helps me get through the day may be in order! What would my life be like without it? Or maybe, more importantly what would the lives of the people in my life be like without it?... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Trying On An Old 'Hat' Today I got to put on my hairdressing 'hat'. Its an old hat but nonetheless a useful one and one my mum especially loves! As she pointed out today she hasnt visited a salon since I was 16...yep I've left you to do the math. Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Tech Lover I am just so in love with WW etools. It is such an easy way for me to track what I eat, how much I exercise and remain accountable. Being the visual person I am it ticks all the boxes. Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Big Black Cloud Over The 6056 After school today we quickly dropped into Coles for some fruit and as we walked out this is what greeted us; a HUGE black cloud that proceeded to dump bucket loads of rain amidst thunderous roars and howling winds, leaving us sweltering without power... Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Weekend Biking Keanen has been building bikes all weekend. Ok, so they arent ones he can ride but nevertheless this has taken up most of his weekend. It started when he bought a new bike Saturday morning with his pocket money and the swapping, building and modifying hasnt stopped since.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 27, 2011 at P 365~2011
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LaLaLoopsy Crazy Meet Mittens Fluff n Stuff she is a Lalaloopsy mini and the new obsession of my girls. This one was bought this morning and already the collection has grown to include two more this afternoon. A Jewel Sparkles for Kenna and a Crumbs Sugar Cookie for Emmy, who... Continue reading
Posted Feb 26, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Ok, so time to be honest has come, in the hope that it will promote accountability and change. Last week was my first weigh in at Weight Watchers. Yep, I had finally acknowledged doing it alone was just NOT working, 79kgs is just NOT ok. I obviously need to be... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Digital Natives Sleepovers look a lot different to the last time I had one. I thought I'd sneak in to take a photo for the day and this was what I saw; Emmy and Crystal up on Em's bed playing with their mobiles. Lets hope the noise levels and amount... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Quick Dinners Quick dinners certainly dont look the same as they used to around here. Previously a quick dinner would have consisted of takeaway, but alas they are no more. The kids and John enjoyed a yummy slow cooker beef casserole whilst I thought I'd give one of these a... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2011 at P 365~2011
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The Day of Heartache Another 23rd, another year without Mark. Contrary to popular belief time does not heal all wounds, it does not make anything easier. I guess you just learn to live with the hole in your heart, cover up the hurt you feel and cry out the pain... Continue reading
Posted Feb 23, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Mother Nature In All Her Fury After having a very busy morning, I sat down to eat some lunch and this was what greeted me-a devastating earthquake which had hit Christchurch, New Zealand. It was just one horrific picture after another as the news coverage continued. At this stage the... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Slippery Little Sucker Well finally, the last ingredient needed for McKenna's cookies, cupcakes, cakes and slices was found this afternoon at the health food shop in Midland. Surprisingly the majority of the ingredients were found in the health food aisle at our local Coles. It is so nice to know... Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Fit For A Queen With McKenna's new allergy to be taken in consideration now also, a few more changes need to be made to the foods she can eat. A lifetime of no cakes, cookies, or cupcakes just seems too sad to consider, so after a little searching and sourcing... Continue reading
Posted Feb 20, 2011 at P 365~2011
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These Shoes Were Made For Walkin My new walking/cross training/treadmill shoes. With all the equipment and the right mind set now in place I look forward to these shoes walking me right back into a healthy body, one I can be happy with. Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2011 at P 365~2011
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The Midas Touch Keanen's assembly day finally arrived much to his excitement, and what a fantastic assembly it was, considering they had just 13 days to write, practice and then perform it. Keanen just adores his teacher this year and LOVES the fact he gets involved in all their learning,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Itchy and Scratchy McKenna had another appointment with Dr. Nolan today to check up on her allergies and ezcema. He was impressed for the most part but decided he would check and eliminate more potential allergies. Elimination never seems to be the outcome though, every time we go to see... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Excitement Plus As I pulled up to school this afternoon I was met by a VERY excited little boy. I was told (at a million miles an hour I might add) how the Monster Trucks had come to school, how totally awesome it was and how he got his hat... Continue reading
Posted Feb 16, 2011 at P 365~2011
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Well Being Not Excuses A lot can be said for accountability, honesty and getting real. Today I joined Weight Watchers. Today will be the last day I weigh 79kgs. 79 is just not ok! Well there you go, its out there for all too see. So heres to being accountable,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 15, 2011 at P 365~2011