I'm Awesome

This weeks prompt for I Must Confess is 'Why I'm Awesome' and I just knew that I couldn't resist a title like that. I am self confessed Queen of Awesomness. I'm awesome just ask me, I'll tell you.  I think people will struggle with this one as it's really hard to say nice things about yourself in an open forum. My suggestion? Don't take it so damn seriously.  It's life, it's not like you get out alive. 

1. I went clubbing in trackpants. With the tag still attached. I'm still not sure what is more awesome, the fact that I went out in them or that I was still allowed in.
 

2. I fail regularly at all of this housewifey shit but I'm not afraid to admit it. I'm no stepford wife.
 

3. I have THE BEST group of friends. Really couldn't ask for better ones. I could ask for more normal but hey where is the fun in that.
 

4. I drink my vodka out of a Wreck It Ralph cup I got from the cinema.  Just for added measure I drink from a straw that is fastened to the side of my cup with a paperclip. An icecream shaped paperclip so that makes it twice as awesome.
 

5. On more than one occasion I have gotten vodka in my eye. This may not seem awesome but when I drink it out of a straw it really is a super human effort on my part.
 

6. I totally perfected cheesey toast that shits all over the stuff you get at sizzlers.  I just never seem to have bread whenever I am craving the shit.
 

7. I won an award for most awkward tweeter on Friday. I can't remember what it was I wrote because I was drunk. Apparently it was awesome though. I am however still waiting for my badge for that shit.  Get to it people.
 

What makes you awesome?  Head on over to My Home Truths to check out everyone else's confessions!

You're a winner!

I was going to just edit the Palmolive giveaway post but decided to make a special post dedicated to the winners of the giveaway! 

Firstly, thank you to everyone who entered. I was a little worried about my first giveaway and thought that no one would enter! So I was blown away with the response that I got. There are so many great entries that it made my decision so hard. There was lots of household chores included that I hate just as much as you guys.

The first winner is MichVee with this entry:

' The ironing's a nightmare, not a sweet dream
A simple task that makes me scream!
A family of five ensures the basket's chock a block
Pants, party dresses, and even the odd sock!
Uniforms, tops, and even jeans
It's the worst part of my housework routines!!!'

I thought it was great that someone put so much effort into an entry and the tune is very catchy!

Second winner is Elise Ellabban with this creepy crawly entry. I hate cockroaches just as much, and I to do a squealy dance when I see one!

'Cockroaches - I do the squeally dance and spray until it is coated and shiny and eventually comes to a stop because the liquid load is too much, then my 12 year old tip toes in to cover it with a cup. When husband gets home it's his job to collect and dispose! As a family we divide and conquer the roach killing task' 

The third and final winner is Jessie Hay. I know the pain of having my freshly cleaned floors covered in dirt. It's frustrating to say the least.  

'My most hated job would have to be the mopping- and with 7 kids in the house it needs doing frequently! I could have cried a couple of weeks ago when just after mopping (while I was waiting for it to dry) my 3 year old son tipped dirt from one end of the house to the other, all over my freshly cleaned floors. :(
I will be enjoying the next few months though- I have a hernia and being 24 weeks pregnant mopping has become too strenuous- so my lucky hubby gets to do it instead!'  

Thank you again to everyone who entered! 

Awards coming out my arse!

 

I'll admit when the link appeared on my Facebook Page, I was a little apprehensive. It kind of sounded like a virus lol.  Thankfully it was not, it was the beautiful Lee from Mother Load giving me a Liebster Award.  What the hell is that? you ask? Well...

 "The award  is given to support and recognise up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers (on their blog) or likers (on their Facebook page). The word “Liebster” apparently has German origins and is reported to mean sweetest,  kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome. By following some basic rules (answer 11 questions set by your nominee, write 11 questions of your own and pass the award onto 11other  bloggers to answer) it enables readers to get to know new bloggers and connect  with a wider audience."

All these people thinking I'm sweet and cute is really starting to mess with my rep but I won't say no to a chance at getting some other lovely bloggers recognised!

My Questions asked by Lee:

 1. Why did you start blogging? This questions is easy because I have already written a post about it!
2. How often do you post on your blog? It's usually a few days a week, averaging about 3-4.  I don't really have a schedule.
3. Beach or Mountains? Ooo this is a hard one, both a beautiful. I would have to say mountains though because I hate, hate, hate getting sand everywhere.
4. Country or City? Definitely city. I love being able to go and buy something and not having to take a mortgage out to do it.
5. Do you find blogging a chore or a joy? At the moment it is definitely a joy. I think when it becomes a chore it's time to take a break.
6. Have you ever considered giving up blogging? Not giving it up altogether no, but I have taken a few breaks when there just seems to be nothing coming out of my brain that is worth writing down.
7. What do you really want for Christmas? A nice smooth Christmas Day, with no arguments.
8. Boys or girls - which one is easier? I only have experience with boys so I can't really say which is easier.
9. Are you more creative or analytical? Analytical
10. Planner or just see what happens? Planner. I freak out if I don't know what the hell is going on.
11. The future of your blog? I'm just taking things as they come at the moment. I'm really happy with where I am heading and love getting my words out there.

My 11 Leibster Award Recipients:

1. Help!! I'm Stuck!!
2. RoboMum 
3. Just One More Chapter 
4. Ness of Boganville 
5. Oculus Mundi 
6. Present Imperfection 
7. Mrs D's Maunderings 
8. Little Oliver J 
9. My Ranty Pants 
10. One Mother Hen 
11. Make Me Up Mandy 

Questions for my Awardees!

1. How long have you been blogging?
2. What was the first Blog you read?
3. How did you come up with the name for your Blog?
4. Summer or Winter?
5. How do you start your day?
6. One thing you couldn't live without? 
7. If you were stuck on a deserted island, who is one person you would like to be stuck with? 
8. Your favourite indulgence food?
9. Do you blog to a schedule?
10. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?
11. Are you ready for Christmas?

Have fun! 

Sunshine Award

The lovely blogger that is Robomum has tagged me for a Sunshine Award.  I'm so thankful to her :)

“The Sunshine Award is an award given by bloggers to other bloggers. The recipients of the Sunshine Award are: “Bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogsphere”. The way the award works is this: Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them. Answer questions about yourself. Select 10 of your favourite bloggers, link their blogs to your post and let them know they have been awarded the Sunshine Award!”

Now for the fun part, the questions!

1. Favourite Time of the Year? Summer is easily my favourite time of the year. I hate being cold and love being able to go swimming. I also love being able to go out for dinner and not have to wear 10 layers because I feel the cold really easily.

2. Favourite Festive movie? Polar Express I think would have to be my favourite festive movie.  It's beautiful and simple. 

3. What is your Passion? Educating people about Mental Illness. Providing my own little slice of the internet that hopefully leads to someone understanding that little bit more about what a friend or family member is feeling when they experience the stigma of Mental Illness. I hope that little by little, my contribution to information about struggling with a Mental Illness will lead to a little less stigma in the world.  

4. Favourite Colour? Pink or Purple, or both together.

5. Favourite time of the Day? Night time when Devil Spawn has finally fallen asleep and I am watching trashy tv, enjoying the alone time.

6. Favourite Flower? I love frangipanis.

7. Favourite Non-Alcoholic Beverage? You mean these things exist? What is this sorcery you speak of!? Haha seriously though, I would have to say that Coke is my favourite drink.  As bad as it is for me, I just love the taste.

8. Favourite Physical Activity? I love going for a walk by myself with my music blaring in my ears. It's calming and helps me to escape. 

9. Favourite Vacation? Devil Spawn, Papa Devil and myself haven't been on a holiday where it is just us, doing what we want, in our time so this is more of a wish vacation.  

Now for the tagging fun!

1. 26 Years and Counting 
2. Just One More Chapter 
3. Ness of Boganville 
4. Good Golly Miss Holly 
5. Singular Insanity
6. Edenland
7. Magnetoboldtoo
8. Beautiful Clusters of Life
9. Make. Me. Up. Mandy
10. Present Imperfection