First Besty Catch up for 2025!

 I’m coming in my second week off work and recieved a text from my Besty Sharon to catch up for dinner! 

I picked the place and Sharon booked the table!

We were finally able to exchange Christmas gifts and because I was waiting for her birthday gift to arrive via post I was also able to give her that as well. 

We spoke of so many things, Christmas, New Years, Birthdays, my trip away, my desire to do a short solo trip. 

I am so thankful to have a genuine friend just want to catch up on my time off. 

It was a beautiful evening together..

Taco Bill Bacchus Marsh never disappoint!

Everything way yummy! 

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First BBL Game of 2025

 Last night David and I joined with over 40,000 other Melbourne fans in attending the Melbourne Stars vs the Melbourne Renegades Big Bash League Cricket match.

Highlights of the night included Hilton Cartwright hitting a 121m six right at a critical time we needed it in last over,  Ben Duckett getting the most runs for our team and Glen Maxwell grabbing a great catch!

The atmosphere was amazing and their innings break live performance from the Synphony really lit up the crowd.

The Mexican wave also had us all waving around the ground at one point also. 

Our Melbourne star went in to win the game and players circled the MCG to sign autographs and pose in pics with their fans which I thought was awesome.

Here are some more photos of the night..

We are on the bottom of the ladder as is but we have won our last two so I’m happy!

Next game we have Sydney Sixers whom are top of the table.. I hope with everything crossed that we win!

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First Family Dinner of 2025

Tonight the kids, David and I went to Watergardens Hotel for a buffet style (all you can eat) dinner. 

Jie tried a few new dishes like the calamari, prawns and roast beef. 

Nevaeh enjoyed the tenderness of the Mongolian beef, but spat out the roast parsnip she mistook for a potato!

David piled his plate with mostly meat, roast pork, roast beef, chicken wings, chips, nuggets and a dinner roll. 

And well I had two plates of the Mongolian beef with fried rice and one plate of roast beef with potato and sweet potato! 

I was too full for deserts but Nevaeh and David both had sticky date and Jelly while Jie had two bowls of sticky date pudding with ice cream and caramel sauce!!

But! I did enjoy myself a Pina Colada! 

Pictures below..

 

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My 2025 Goals

It's always good to have a plan for the year ahead. Here are my goals for 2025.

 Personal Goals

Eat three healthy meals a Day

Cut Sugar, Take Away + Alcohol

Walk at least 30mins a Day

Lose 20kg

Sleep at least 8 hours a night

Family Goals

Spend one-on-one time once a month with each of my Kids.

Plan a future without me (What this will look like for everyone)

Doctor for each of us to focus on our individual health/mental health needs

Plan Work/School/Sleep Schedule for all

Finance Goals

Get our first $10,000 in the bank

Continue following our Budget

Decrease our budget by 10%

Increase current income

Mental Health Goals

Journaling/Blogging

Taking some "me time" when needed

Talking to trusted friends when needed

Creating healthy boundaries

Time away

Relationship Goals

Date night two times a month

Prioritize Romance and fun

Spend more time with friends

Girls trip in November 2025

Career Goals

End Everyday at Work/On the same page with my co-worker

Push for Supervision

Attend work events/meetings/meet ups

Create a positive workspace 

Upskill and do short courses

Take leave when overwhelmed

Health and Wellness Goals

Start a Mood Journal

Regular Doctor Check ins

Health and Fitness App

Cut Sugar and Alcohol

Travel Goals

Get Passport

Take son on his first Fishing Charter Trip

Girls trip in November 2025

Spend Christmas in another country

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This or That: Chips or Chocolate

 

Chips when watching a good movie! My fave chips are the reject shop original crinkle cut chips from New Zealand. I find most chips have just way too much flavor but they are salty but not too salty.

Chocolate is a weakness, I don't often buy chocolate, but David knows my weakness and buys me chocolate at least once a week as a treat. 

Between the two I would choose chips.

What about you?

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NYE at Melton Entertainment Park

This year was our first year spending NYE at Melton Entertainment Park, advertised as the biggest NYE party in the West! 

David, Nevaeh and I enjoyed the DJ and had a bet on the trots! We met up with my friend Amina and met her husband and daughter for the first time! 

We had some dinner and waited sooooo long for Chocolate M&M donut balls but they were so good once we did get them!

Jie had to work but it was awesome to bring in the new year with my little fam bam!

I think we will do this again next year!!

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

 

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