Ahh That's Better

Well after my sook last night and a good night's sleep, I feel better. I got a few things accomplished today and while I feel tired and have a headache, its been a good day.

Sheryn (MIL) and I went for an hour's drive up to our nearest major shopping town and spent money at Woolies, Target, and Cheap As Chips. I've got a new shopping strategy - never take a trolley :) I only used baskets today in the shops and I think it worked cos once I was lugging around a full and sometimes heavy basket, I just wanted to get out of there!

At Target I splashed out on some new underwear (which was marked down, so I saved as well!), a $20 earring and necklace set to wear with a dress I already have for my SFIL's 6th birthday next Saturday, and a book called Crunch Time by Michelle Bridges (aka the red team trainer in the Biggest Loser). The hot weather has made it really hard to exercise because not only does it confine me to inside, it also makes me lethargic and lazy and gives me more excuses. After seeing myself in a few mirrors at Target today, I decided I really need to do something about my weight. Its just not funny anymore (not that it ever was). I've battled with my weight ever since I've had an implanon contraceptive rod put in my arm (5.5 years) and my blood pressure is high (which is disappointing and a bit scary since I'm only 23), and in all honesty, I look gross. I hate seeing my reflection cos I can't hide from it.

But in happy news, I bought a home brew kit today :) I can't wait to taste my first brew. I've made up a canadian blonde mix and I hope to god I haven't stuffed it up! I've decided to brew it in our bathroom because its cool and we don't use it (we use the ensuite). James will probably hate it, but shit happens, and its only for a week until I can bottle it. But, when I made it up at 6pm, it was still hot and even the water coming out of the cold tap wasn't cold enough. The instructions say to have its temperature between 21 and 27 degrees - mine was hovering around 32. The instructions also suggest to add ice if it needs cooling. No ice here, so I flew into town, grabbed a bag, and flew back, taking about 30 minutes, so I hope that hasn't stuffed it up at all. It was before I added the yeast, but after I added the sugar, but I stirred it up again to make sure nothing had settled at the bottom before I added the yeast, so I hope I haven't stuffed it up! Just what I need - something else for James to say "I told you it wasn't going to be good..."

It was hot again today, but last night and tonight have been quite cool and windy. For instance right now its only 23 degrees and there's a massive breeze blowing through the house. Its good though cos it gives the dogs a bit of a reprieve, and it means I can turn the air con off :) I've heard so many stories of people's pets dying in the heat, so I've been trying my best to keep mine cool and they seem to be going ok. I'd hate to lose one!