Thanks, thanks and more thanks

Thanks to

- The crowds at the shops - thanks for reminding me that Christmas in near, and for adding to the festive atmosphere
- The burning sun and humidity - for reminding me summer is here, you give the holiday, festive vibe
- Greasy, oily suncream - cos as much as i hate the way you feel on my skin, its better than burnt, red and blistered skin

Based on Leah Dieterich's website thx thx thx.

Trust Yourself

Taking a little meme time - Christmas

Welcome to The Queen's Meme #63 

Let's talk Christmas. I'm in a naughty and nice mood.  Some are one-word answers, others need a little explanation. Feel free to elaborate when the blog spirit moves ya. And above all else...Have fun!

1. Amazon.com or the Mall

mall - i love going to the shops around Christmas - yes its busy, but it builds excitement, and there is always so much to look at.

2. Bows or ribbons

neither usually - but i would say ribbon

3. Expensive or sale tags

sale

4. Long list or short

long - the more that is on it, the more likely people might actually pay attention to it and get you something from on it. Although, i must admit, this year mine is rather small.

5. Wrapped packages or gift bags

wrapped - more fun to do, more fun to undo.

6. Eggnog or vodka

Both. Although i must admit, a raspberry and butterscotch eggnog my dad makes is VERY tasty. Always good with Christmas morning brekkie.

7. Have you finished your shopping?

no, i havent. I am very disorganised this year.

8. A Christmas Carol or The Bible Story

A Christmas Carol

9. Are you Scrooge or Santa's Helper?

Santa's helper - most definitely - i love Christmas.

10. Did you ever catch Santa Claus in the act?

No. I had a very clever/sneaky Santa Claus.

11. Tell me about your Christmas tree...gotta pic?

Unfortunately this year we are staying at somebody else's place - and we just have a small plastic tree. Usually my family gets a real tree and that gorgeous scent wafts around the house. Always decked out with lots of lights and decorations - usually bordering more on gaudy, childish and fun, rather than classic, modern or refined.

12. Christmas carols or Rock Station

I love a few Christmas carols in the lead up to Christmas - currently have 'Santa Baby' in my head.

13. Do you believe in Elves?

well ... no. But i wish they really did exist.

14. I am looking for Santa. Describe him for me. 

Happy, jolly, friendly. Nice older man, big white fluffy beard, red rosy cheeks, a red suit, bit black boots, a big jiggly laughing belly.

15. Do you leave cookies out or bourbon?

Nothing anymore, we always left out some biscuits and beer for Santa and a carrot and water for the reindeer.

16. White lights or multi-colored

Multi coloured. The more they flash, chase or blink the better.

17. Wreaths on the doors, windows, outside?

I quite like wreaths, but dont usually have one.

18. Who are the 3 wisest wise men in your life?

There are only 2 - my dad and my fiance. Other wise men have come and gone, past supervisors at work, and uncles who have passed away.

19. Is Christmas religious or commercial for you?

Commercial - i think it is sad that it is becoming more and more commercial each year, but I have never really celebrated the religious aspect.

20. Ever kiss under the mistletoe?

Fake mistletoe - yeop.

21. Stars or angels on top of the tree 

Star

22. Who deserves to get a lump of coal for Christmas and why?

I hope that nobody gets a lump of coal - i always want people to get something nice .... there are certainly people who I think need to think about the way they treat others and the way they act, but I still hope they get something nice.

23. Who is #7 in the 12 Days of Christmas song?

- not really sure -

24. Snail mail cards or e-cards

Snail mail cards

25. What do you want for Christmas?

There is nothing i desperately want this year - a few books, some funky things to add to my accessories, anything turtle related .... I dont really know.

I'm kind of in a bit of limbo right now, and dont have my own place or know what I am doing in the new year, so I am reluctant to ask for too much, until I am settled.

It's only Christmas

It's Only Christmas

Do you remember what you wished for every Christmas
Do you say a prayer and send it on our star
Or maybe I'm just being over sentimental
But now it's Christmas and I miss us most of all

You know I never really took the time to thank you
I was always thinking you were here to stay
Is it something in the air that gets me crazy
'Cause now its Christmas but I miss us just the same

When it's cold, I get lonely
I can't talk, I can't walk, I can't breath
Then I dream and you hold me
And the angels are singing with me
I guess it's Christmas when I miss us most of all

So lets chalk 'em down and drown out all my sorrows
And maybe I can dance again with you
And as the children sing I swear I heard you whisper
That now it's Christmas but I miss us just the same

When it's cold, I get lonely
I can't talk, I can't walk, I can't breathe
Then I dream and you hold me
And the angels are singing with me
I guess it's Christmas when I miss us most of all
I guess it's Christmas when I miss us most of all
'Cause now it's Christmas and I miss us most of all

Even though it isnt cold at Christmas in Australia, this song gets to me everytime. This year my sister wont be celebrating Christmas with us, so I guess it's her we will be missing this year.

Taking some meme time

 Just a random meme - about clothes - to pass the time.

1. What are your favorite shoes?
I have alot of favourite shoes.  A pair of red wedges, a pair of black round toe heels with a little bow at the front, and ablue canvas pair with a small wooden wedge.

2. What does your favorite shirt or blouse look like?
Its a gorgeous aquamarine green-y colour, a bit of shirring around the scoop neckline and a tie at the neck, with beads on the ends. 

3. What does your favorite tee shirt say on it?
I dont really have a favourite tee shirt - and hardly any of my tee's have slogans on them. One of my fave tee's has just got turtles on it. 

4. Do you think you look better in casual or business attire?
Hmm - not sure. Probably more business-y stuff. Definitely more dressed up stuff suits me better. 

5. What do you sleep in?
Usually a nightie. 

6. Do you wear expensive sneakers?No - i do not like sneakers and i really hate having to waste good money on something so boring. 

7. What is your favorite hat?I also do not like hats much - I guess my fave is a straw visor I have. 

8. Your preference for men: Boxers or briefs?
The in-between style. Like underwear with leg bits, shorts 

9. Your preference for women: Suits or dresses?
Dresses - I LOVE dresses, but i do acknowledge that they arent for everyone.

Happy Christmas

With only 2 weeks until Christmas, I thought I would post the lyrics to some of my favourite Christmas carols. As a child, I used to love singing this one at carols by candlelight. The crowd would all sing, and it always struck me as being so sad, but so hopeful. I guess that sentiment still stays with me now when I hear it.
 

John Lennon - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)

So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
Ans so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas
And what have we done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
Ans so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
War is over over
If you want it
War is over
Now...

Shoe Dreams

 

With Christmas approaching, now is as good a time as any to put in a shoe wish list.
Here are some of my faves.