Video: PAINT WITH ME: Tropical Flowers Watercolour Tutorial

These flowers look amazing! 

They also look a lot better than the ones I created for my January title page in my bullet journal. I guess I need a lot more practise!

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 30, 2018

Total steps: 5488
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2415
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.48 kilometers


January 30, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats Jan 22 - Jan 28

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 29, 2018

Total steps: 3928
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2307
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.49 kilometers


January 29, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for January 28, 2018

Total steps: 4924
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2380
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.15 kilometers


January 28, 2018
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Music Video: Africa - Angel City Chorale

This is one of my favourite songs from Toto.

This choir has done an amazing job with it. Including the rain in the beginning!

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 27, 2018

Total steps: 3971
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2312
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.52 kilometers


January 27, 2018
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Bullet Journal Supplies

 Who knew when starting another hobby that it would be so addictive and that I would want to collect lots and lots of things to help me make my bullet journal pretty! 

Washi tape bought on ebay

Pretty paper bought from Scrap 2 Relax here in town.

Dual brush pens bought on Wish

Permanent markers bought in my local supermarket. For half price tags! I love back to school sales!

Calligraphy pens in three different sizes bought on Wish.

I still have some Washi tape on it's way that I also purchased on Wish. They take about 2 - 3 weeks to get here but that's okay. I have plenty of things to help me stay busy that will make my journal look amazing!

I also pulled out my scrapbooking supplies (which I haven't used in such a long time) that will also help which has lots of pretty things in the box that can be used as well.

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 26, 2018

Total steps: 4342
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2313
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.76 kilometers


January 26, 2018
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MUSIC VIDEO - Bebe Rexha - Meant to Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line)

This song has been getting a lot of airplay on our local radio station at the moment. It surprised me that they are actually playing it due to the fact that Florida Georgia Line is a country band. I love these guys! Their voices sound so smooth.

♫♪♫ I have to admit I am hooked on this song at the moment! ♪♫♪

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 25, 2018

Total steps: 4290
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2333
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.72 kilometers


January 25, 2018
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Video: PAINT WITH ME: Watercolor Roses Tutorial (Easy, Beginner Painting)

PAINT WITH ME: Watercolor Roses Tutorial (Easy, Beginner Painting)

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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• cool changes and cooler nights. It makes it so much easier to sleep when it's not stinking hot indoors.
• pedestal fans!
• my friend Solfrid. She was able to take me to and from my eye appointment. Thank you!
• my postie! I have been receiving lots of parcels over the past week with lots of goodies to use in my bullet journal
• being creative! 

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 24, 2018

Total steps: 5058
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2400
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.21 kilometers


January 24, 2018
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I've been Lasered!

Yesterday I had Peripheral Iridotomy from narrow angle closure in my eyes. It's a type of glaucoma. Basically it's where the drainage ducts in the eyes narrow to the point where the fluid that lubricates/moisturises they eye stop functioning properly and the fluid is unable to drain. It can cause headaches, nausea and pressure build up in the eye.

Image is from Melbourne Eye Centre

I didn't really have any symptoms when I was diagnosed by my optometrist last month but over the past few weeks my eyes did tend to get sore every day. I thought it was just too much screen time but it was happening whether I was using the computer or not.

Just before the laser treatment the specialist said,  "I'll just close the door so that the other patients don't get scared by the screams". He obviously had to be joking, right?
I responded by saying, "I though that only happens when you go to the dentist."

Prior to the treatment I had several anaesthetic drops placed in both of my eyes over a period of about 10 minutes as both needed to be done (lucky me!) but it still felt like I had been flicked in the eye when the laser was being used. Not a horrible pain just an annoying feeling. Like when you've accidentally poked yourself in the eye. thankfully that sensation didn't last very long.

Fortunately I wont need this procedure to be done again. I just need to make sure I see my optometrist every year for a check up. I can live with that.

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 23, 2018

Total steps: 4847
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2413
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.08 kilometers


January 23, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats Jan 15 - Jan 21

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 22, 2018

Total steps: 5649
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2439
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.59 kilometers


January 22, 2018
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Video: How to: Flower DOODLES for your bullet journal // DOODLE WITH ME

How to: Flower DOODLES for your bullet journal // DOODLE WITH ME

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Finished Watercolour - Hibiscus Flower

Here's the completed flower that I had been painting. I am very happy with how it turned out. I added some coloured pencil to bring out some of the colour a bit more. Then added a dark green border, mainly so I knew where to cut it out before sticking it in my bullet journal.

After gluing the painting into my book I added some green washi tape. All I need to do now is work out how to add some writing to it without messing it up. I am leaning towards a pencil transfer as it seems like the easiest way to do it.

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 21, 2018

Total steps: 3828
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2308
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.43 kilometers


January 21, 2018
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Bullet Journal - Books I've read Layout

I finally finished drawing the rest of my books on my bookshelf.

There's room for over 40 books. I usually manage to read around 30 books per year.

Maybe I might manage to fill this up by the end of the year.

I saw the layout for this style on instagram although I can't remember the name of the person who shared it. Oops. It looked great so I had to make my own.

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 20, 2018

Total steps: 4546
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2323
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.89 kilometers


January 20, 2018
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I Just Love Flowers

I received the most gorgeous bunch of flowers from my Visiting Teacher.

How pretty are they?!?!
They are so bright and cheery and made me smile BIG time! 

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 19, 2018

Total steps: 4017
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2339
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.55 kilometers


January 19, 2018
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WIP - Watercolour - Hibiscus Flower

I thought I would have a go at doing some water colour painting. I hadn't really drawn or painted in years. I was inspired by makoccino on youtube. Her work looks wonderful so I thought I would give it a try. 

It would have been nice if the colours and the names matched up .. oh well. 

I bought a set of watercolour paints on Ebay. They looked okay and had a wide range of colours although I am not sure that the quality is all that good but I guess it's okay for starting out. They arrived in the post on Wednesday. 

Not bad for my first go! I am planning on using this as my January cover page. Mainly because it's a hibiscus and they remind me of summer.

I'll be adding some more colour to it. Possibly with coloured pencils just to finish it off and add some more details. I'll post another picture when I'm done. Hopefully the colours might pop and make it look even better.

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 18, 2018

Total steps: 4886
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2451
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.1 kilometers


January 18, 2018
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Video: Nesting Dragon - Watercolor time-lapse

Nesting Dragon - Watercolor time-lapse

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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• being able to check in with people to see how they are going
• catching up with friends in the Diabetes Support Group
• cooler weather
• pedestal fans for helping me sleep better at night
• kids that are happy to cook dinner without any assistance from me
• feeling better after a being unwell for a couple of weeks. Summer colds and sore throats are just horrid!!
• visiting teachers!

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 17, 2018

Total steps: 4294
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2293
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.73 kilometers


January 17, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for January 16, 2018

Total steps: 5706
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2470
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.62 kilometers


January 16, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats Jan 08 - Jan 14

Video: Artists Of Then, Now & Forever - Forever Country

Artists Of Then, Now & Forever - Forever Country

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Fitbit Daily Summary for January 15, 2018

Total steps: 4974
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2430
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.16 kilometers


January 15, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for January 14, 2018

Total steps: 5136
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2453
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.26 kilometers


January 14, 2018
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VIDEO: Three NEW 3-Ingredient Cookies | Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 13, 2018

Total steps: 6383
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2524
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.05 kilometers


January 13, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for January 12, 2018

Total steps: 6427
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2512
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.08 kilometers


January 12, 2018
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Video: Mrs Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪 The BEST in the world!

Mrs Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪 The BEST in the world!

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Video: Cheap vs. Expensive Watercolor Art Supplies - Is It Really Worth it? | Art Journal Thursday Ep. 30

Cheap vs. Expensive Watercolor Art Supplies - Is It Really Worth it? | Art Journal Thursday Ep. 30

via YouTube https://youtu.be/BlPiCAQ_MJM

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 11, 2018

Total steps: 4842
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2403
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.07 kilometers


January 11, 2018
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• I have my crochet mojo back! Not that I am creating anything specific or complicated. I have picked up my hook again and I am making squares
• It's been 12 months since Mark and I were sealed in the temple ♥
• I am very grateful that I am finding ways to be more creative. I am really enjoying the fact that I am starting to draw again. 
• Cool changes and mild weather! Have I ever mentioned that I am not fond of summer?
• That Mark is taking care of himself, especially with is diabetes

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 10, 2018

Total steps: 5687
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2420
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.6 kilometers


January 10, 2018
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Video: Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (Official Video) - Ultravox

Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (Official Video) - Ultravox

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Video: Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You

Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You

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Bullet Journal - January

I am still learning about bullet journalling and I know it will take me a while to get the hang of things.

Since January is Summer here I went with some summer drawings.

I really disliked the first weeks layout so I didn't take a photo of it to share. In fact it looks so horrible that I was tempted to glue the pages together!! I much prefer the one in the photo below. It's simple but it looks pretty with the hibiscus flower there to offset all the plain boxes and writing.

I covered up some appointments.
I need to remember to take photos before I put personal stuff on any of the pages.

I am very tempted to look in the scrapbooking shops and/or the cheap shops in town (and the next town over from us) to see what stickers they may have. I have found lots online that are specifically designed for planners and bullet journals but I want to check out things locally before purchasing anything. Sometimes it takes a while for things to get here which means I shall need to plan well in advance for some of the stickers. My mind hasn't got around that yet but I'll get there.

Things I need to practise:

• calligraphy
• drawing
• using water colour paints & pencils more effectively

I am sure there will me many more things that I need to add to this list.

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 9, 2018

Total steps: 6654
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2521
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.23 kilometers


January 9, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats Jan 01 - Jan 07

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 8, 2018

Total steps: 6267
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2497
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.98 kilometers


January 8, 2018
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Video: Top 5 Best Healthy Eating Recipes

Top 5 Best Healthy Eating Recipes

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Fitbit Daily Summary for January 7, 2018

Total steps: 4517
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2363
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.87 kilometers


January 7, 2018
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Happy 90th Birthday Dad!

This photo of Dad was taken last month. Looking good there Dad!

Standout Dad

Dear Dad, it’s your birthday,

And I want you to know

I appreciate you more

As the years come and go.

All your good qualities

Stand out and shine;

Fathers are priceless,

And I’m so glad you’re mine!

By Joanna Fuchs

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 6, 2018

Total steps: 4917
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2390
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.12 kilometers


January 6, 2018
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Video: Crazy Muffins: One Muffin Recipe with Endless Flavor Variations!

Crazy Muffins: One Muffin Recipe with Endless Flavor Variations!

via YouTube https://youtu.be/FhE1x-4vjLs

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 5, 2018

Total steps: 4917
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2399
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.12 kilometers


January 5, 2018
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VIDEO: How to Fix Your Bullet Journal Mistakes! (7 WAYS)

Tips and tricks from AmandaRachLee

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 4, 2018

Total steps: 6057
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2483
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.85 kilometers


January 4, 2018
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• good shows to watch on Netflix, especially when there isn't all that much to watch on TV over the summer
• my family
• mild weather
• pedestal fans 
• having boys who cook dinner for the family two nights a week. I enjoy the break

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 3, 2018

Total steps: 4127
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2350
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.62 kilometers


January 3, 2018
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A New Thing to Try - Bullet Journalling

I've always been one to write things down. Over the last couple of years I have used what I call my "Book of Everything". It was where I wrote notes, appointments and messages of things that I didn't want to forget.  I keep it in my handbag to use instead of writing things on a heap of little pages only to lose them when I needed them. 

 When I saw a video on youtube on bullet journalling I thought that it seemed like the next logical step to what I was actually doing. The bonus to this was it would be organised instead of all over the place which is what my notebook looks like at the moment.

I bought myself a Moleskin dot point journal on Amazon via the Australian website which went live in December and I thought why not make use of the new way to shop. It's not all that different to ebay and I am used to shopping on that.

I'm not that good at calligraphy (yet) but I am sure with practise I shall be.

I've only done a few set up pages so far but I like how I can be creative if I want to be.

The left page looks like a book shelf, right?

I am using water coloured pencils for the colouring and a Monte marte water brush that I bought at my local discount store.

I've had some fun setting things up so far. I also like how I can add things about me. It's like a diary but it's more than that. And I really dislike just writing pages and pages of journal stuff about me. That's not what I am about.

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 2, 2018

Total steps: 5323
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2420
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.38 kilometers


January 2, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats Dec 25 - Dec 31

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 1, 2018

Total steps: 4988
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2403
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.17 kilometers


January 1, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for December 31, 2017

Total steps: 3370
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2252
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.14 kilometers


December 31, 2017
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