Girl With the Big Brown Eyes

UnFollow

2009-07-08T14:23:00.002+08:00

I shan't be posting here too much longer.You can find me at my new addresswww.bambolasdiary.blogspot.comif you're thinking "duh", this isn't for you... but don't feel obliged to keep following this blog.Perhaps follow the new one?You won't be disappointed, even if I do say so myself.Heck, I'd even love it if you had an entry for my Lovers' Diary!Bambola x

You're Still Here?

2009-07-02T08:35:00.003+08:00

Oh my, you must have missed the memo.... I'm not here anymore.I've moved toI hope you'll come over and have a look... add me to your reader, blog list, you know, all those usual things. Don't stress, the content won't really change (ok, maybe a little), but it's still me. Just... a prettier blog. Even if I do say so myself.LoveLOVEBambola x

I'll Let You in on a Secret

2009-06-29T10:10:00.000+08:00

Miss Ali over at Ali in Wonderland is having a SummerFun Giveaway.She's created three (yes, THREE) amazing Art Journals that look absolutely, delightfully Summery! I know they would definitely brighten my day, considering it's Winter here. =(If you duck over to her blog & leave her a comment, you just might get one. But don't all rush over, because I want one too!!!Bambola x

I've Moved!

2009-06-28T14:22:00.000+08:00

I've taken up a new piece of e-Real Estate & can now be found atwww.bambolasdiary.blogspot.comIt's a very pretty existence.Nothing but the layout & name have changed.So you won't miss out on the crazy concoction of posts, poetry or photos.Come join me. Follow me. I'm doing a few tweaks as I go, I'm really excited!It should be fun!

Pretty New Things

2009-06-28T11:02:00.005+08:00

I'm making up for my lack of substantial posts today aren't I? Three in a day?! Lucky you right?Right!?I made myself a little purchase yesterday, even though I'm supposed to be saving. I was in desperate need of some new 'everyday' flat shoes, so I thought, "why not?". Besides, I had 10% off!So, I'd like to formally introduce you to the newest member of my shoe family.Their names are Connie (

Love is in the Air

2009-06-28T08:41:00.004+08:00

Not that kind of love. BLOGGER-Love.The always gorgeous & entertaining Renee, has given me two awards!See? I told you she was gorgeous!I actually really love this award. The past few weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster for me & all my readers have been positively heart-warming. Yes I'm gushing but they deserve to be told!This award is bestowed on to blogs that are exceedingly charming.

You Don't Love Me

2009-06-27T09:58:00.001+08:00

Last one & I'll stop posting about this mess of a love life. I promise.But you don't love me the way that, I love you'cause if you did girl you would not, do those things you doYou killed my heart just to see if, I will riseAbove your anger and above your liesAnd all I see of you, is when you're not so busyOh your not so busyAnd you don't love me the way that, I love you'Cause if you did boy you

Some Poetry

2009-06-26T07:07:00.000+08:00

Not sure where this came from - but it was there.She walks by, wind in her hair, music in her earsYou don't know it but she's moving with the beatShe doesn't stop, she doesn't look, the streets are hers to walkYou know the face is familiar but it's vague at bestShe's oblivious to this unspoken turmoil she's createdYou don't move, you don't chase, you just stare after herShe will cross your path

2009-06-25T20:46:00.000+08:00

Bambola x

AND

2009-06-25T20:38:00.002+08:00

*Hi, I love you, I'm giving you my heart*~Uh, yeah, nah. ~Bambola x

My Sunday

2009-06-21T16:12:00.004+08:00

Thank Christ for parents!I have spent this weekend filling drill holes, putting masking tape everywhere, cutting in around tiles, doors, window frames & skirtings as well as painting the skirting.I'm finally finishing my house off. I'm working on the living room at the moment, but the bedrooms will need to be done as well. Oh joy.Padre was kind enough to give up his weekend to help me with

I Can't Believe It

2009-06-20T19:31:00.005+08:00

To anyone who's never seen my blog before, I think I have THE nicest readers in the entire blogosphere.The other day I was feeling a little upset at how my current relationship was going. I used my blog as a venting ground to just get it out, rather than holding on to it. I was not prepared for the comments that would come out of it. All of them were so full of love & support, I couldn't help but

ReBlogged

2009-06-20T09:30:00.000+08:00

Posted by the gorgeous girl over at ~kittentails~. This is a post on behalf of my friend, he shall remain un-named for now, as Today he fell in swoon love and would like my help! Edit: To be read whilst listening to James Blunt – You’re Beautiful “Public notice to the Subiaco peach; girl with the long black hair, black upper torso shit, black and white skirt, magic peach whom walked to the

Because I Know You Don't Read This Blog

2009-06-19T16:17:00.003+08:00

We could be fantastic if you'd just let go.We could be amazing if you'd let me in.I feel like I'm being held at arms length.I don't handle it well & I won't put up with it.I'm not a toy, but I will break if you treat me like one.Bambola x

Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise

2009-06-19T09:30:00.001+08:00

Bambola? FAIL.Ever since I hit about 14/15, Mother Dearest told me I needed to cleanse, tone & moisturise. Every morning and every evening. *yawn* I would do it for a few days, maybe a week. In the end I'd simply forget. Maybe 6 months later I'd start again, but with the same result.As bad as it is, even when I wore make up, I wouldn't take it off. It's not like I cake it on & at the end of the

Wow!

2009-06-18T09:30:00.000+08:00

You guys all did it! You're amazing!My favourite question out of those was "what would you save if your house was on fire?" I know that we wouldn't have the time to think about it if it actually happened, but we don't really want it to happen anyway.1. If work sent you on paid leave for a year, what would you do in that year?TRAVEL! It's not a question I had to think long and hard about. When I

Getting to Know You

2009-06-16T09:30:00.000+08:00

This one requires some real thought...1. If work sent you on paid leave for a year, what would you do in that year?2. What's your most embarrassing moment?3. If your house were on fire, what would be the one thing you save?4. What's the biggest misconception people have about you?5. What's one life experience you would like a do-over on?You can answer one or all of them. If you feel uncomfortable

Get Off

2009-06-14T10:07:00.002+08:00

Get off the internet.Get off Twitter.Get off Facebook.Remove your eyes from the screen they've become glued to.Call an old friend.Catch up over coffee.Do something else today.Just get off the internet.Learn to talk.Learn to listen.Learn to have a conversation.Technology is killing communication.Bambola x

I Got Stabbed...

2009-06-11T18:49:00.003+08:00

Apart from that - this week has been strangely uneventful really.It's nice to get a photo up on the blog - something actually about me personally for a change. Things will get back to normal soon, I promise, just got lots going on at the moment.I haven't forgotten about any of you. I'm still reading blogs & commenting where possible. But I'm leaving an awful lot in my reader because I need to

Waiting Patiently

2009-06-08T09:30:00.001+08:00

for these moments...Twenty9 weeks & countingBambola x(I'm away from a computer this week - it will amount to an-avoidable hiatus, my love is sent your way until I return)

Thank You

2009-06-04T09:30:00.000+08:00

I've been struggling a little bit financially lately, stressing that I won't be able to pay the bills AND save for the trip. It's the kinda stress which isn't prominent in my mind, but it's constantly there, just niggling me.Mix this with relationship stress & work being a little bit all over the place & you've got one frazzled little lass!Things aren't entirely better at the moment, but there

Honest to Blog...

2009-06-03T13:18:00.001+08:00

What do you want to read? What do you want to see?I'm stumped & craving some inspiration. I should seriously plan these better.What do you need to read?Bambola x

And the Award Goes to...

2009-06-02T09:30:00.000+08:00

Me!!The ever so lovely Rene`e has awarded me the One Lovely Blog award... I'm running slightly late with this so I do apologise. It is very much appreciated! Thank you Gorgeous!! Rules: 1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link. 2) Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered.

Will it Matter in 5 Years?

2009-06-01T16:39:00.006+08:00

This one phrase has gotten me through today. Life throws curve-balls, happy endings are hard work & fights with the people you love are part of growing up and growing together.I'm not one of those people that thinks life is bunch of roses & there's always a reason to smile. Sometimes, there isn't, the world is out to get you, & no matter how much the sun shines & people tell you it will be ok,

Monday Monday Monday

2009-06-01T09:30:00.001+08:00

This week or last week, I don't really care about it anymore I write myself this letter, I tell myself you let me go Without me What's wrong with you? Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Your house or mine, I don't really care about it anymore I close my eyes, I, I make myself unhappy so you'll go Without me What's wrong with you Monday Monday

Yesterday's Highlight

2009-05-31T09:30:00.000+08:00

Seeing as MD's bike doesn't fit in the back of my car, I decided to just ride around the suburb, I'm pretty lucky, the area around where they live is just beautiful with lakes and pathways, palm trees everywhere and loads of green grass to laze about on.I packed myself some treats in my cool new bag I picked up at the op shop & headed off in search of shade & grass.Like I said, there are lakes

My Weekend Plans

2009-05-29T20:15:00.008+08:00

My plans for this Foundation Day weekend, involve the following.Sleep & Sleep insFresh, hot coffee in the morningOp ShoppingBicycle RidesReading on the grass in the sunWatching My Fair Lady with my lady loveCuddlesWhat have you got planned?Bambola x

Lucky Me!!

2009-05-28T09:30:00.000+08:00

I was ever so surprised and excited out of my mind when I got an email from the Sassy Miss Lisa. Of all the people in the Blogosphere, she wanted to interview me! The 20-something no one from the most isolated capital city in Australia, or the world... I forget which. This made me, as she would say, "jump-in-the-air happy"! Seriously, I think I had a grin to challenge the Cheshire Cat & a few

It's All About Glamour Pt 3

2009-05-27T09:30:00.000+08:00

Eep! Excuse my delay in getting this done, it's just awful of me I know. But back on the topic of looking glamourous when you just don't feel it. The next trick I use is painting my nails.NailsPAINT 'EM!The effect is much like wearing rings. You become more conscious of your hands and you don't want to ruin your nailpolish. It just gives you a more refined manner. It sounds prissy cause it is. I

Why Couldn't I Have Seen This Yesterday

2009-05-26T09:30:00.003+08:00

I often check out the horoscopes at Elle.com, for a while they were scarily accurate, then they kinda missed the mark for a while.Yesterday however, they were dead on.Mood swing alert! Today, you’re riding the emotional rollercoaster like you had a day pass to Six Flags. Hold off on making any important decisions until later this week. Right now your heart is overruling your head, causing

Tonight

2009-05-25T09:30:00.003+08:00

The desperate sound of this song stuck with me last night, it matched my own. It was the first Sunday I didn't get to speak to my Man Friend, and at the end of a week where I'd hardly heard from him at all.It forced me to realise something that I had acknowledged previously, but have avoided ever since. Even now, I'm still hoping like crazy that I'm wrong. The fact is, this long distance

My Saturday Night

2009-05-24T09:30:00.001+08:00

I love it when other people that you know & can spend a lot of time with (without it being suss) come into a large sum of money & buy something REALLY cool. Like, awesome cool.This happened to my brother. He got back paid a pay rise, from a few months ago, his purchase of choice? A record player, not one of those old school vintage types, a super modern awesome one, with matching speakers. Now

It's All About Glamour Pt 2

2009-05-22T09:30:00.000+08:00

You know that mood you're in when you wake up, it's that awful time of month, your hair won't sit the way you want it to, and absolutely nothing looks good on you? You just want to crawl into bed and hope it swallows you whole.What you need is to have a few fool proof ways of helping yourself feel a little more glamourous.These are the tricks I used to make myself feel better.TightsTo be honest,

It's All About Glamour Pt 1

2009-05-21T09:30:00.000+08:00

I was struggling to figure come up with something to write for you these last couple of days. I've just been through one of those completely-necessary-but-totally-draining realisations and my brain is slightly fried.Searching for inspiration, I opened up My Heart and realised what has been running through my subconcious.Glamour-noun. The quality of fascinating, alluring, or attracting, esp. by a

Latest & Greatest

2009-05-18T09:30:00.001+08:00

Not too much going on lately, besides what I've already shared. I would, however, like to shout out to some of my new readers!!I'm really sorry if I've missed anyone but these lovely people have caught my eye & have lovely blogs as well.Carly @ That Was Just A DreamAthena @ Let's Fly Away Now <3Rene`e @ Rene`e's WorldPenny @ Marmalade SkiesTheresa Antoinette @ A Book That's Openand last but not

& After & After

2009-05-17T09:30:00.000+08:00

Even though I paid for my hair to be blow dried, after posting last night, I washed my hair & put some unquantifiable amount of hair spray in my hair. I can't quite remember if this photo was taken before, or after I went to bed last night... But, that being said, the curls are back in town!AFTER(washing my hair)& then this morning, I felt a little like a golliwog, still not happy with the fringe

Before & After

2009-05-16T17:41:00.006+08:00

I finally got my hair done. I really should wait a week before I do one of these posts because I don't think I've ever come home from the hair dressers happy. This is no exception.BEFOREAFTERAnd what it was supposed to look likeThe problem with having it styled by the hair dresser, is that my hair is way too clean. Not that I don't wash it, but I put a lot of product in my hair. If I were to

Operation Nice - Thank You Self

2009-05-16T09:30:00.000+08:00

Sara wrote herself a thank you note after seeing a task on Operation Nice.This is such a cute idea... what would you thank yourself for?Bambola x

Hometown Glory

2009-05-15T09:30:00.000+08:00

For my dear friend who will be starting her next adventure in just a few days now. And a reminder to all of us, that we should never forget our hometown.I’ve been walking in the same way as I didMissing out the cracks in the pavementAnd tutting my heel and strutting my feet“Is there anything I can do for you dear? Is there anyone I can call?”“No and thank you, please Madam. I ain’t lost, just

I'm Not

2009-05-14T09:30:00.001+08:00

I'm not standing next to younot holding your handI'm not making changesnot making a lifeI'm not what you think of menot that girl at allI am the one behind youWhen the path gets too darkI will be the one you seeWhen you want to turn backI will be standing thereWhen you need a handI'm not next to youbecause you can do this on your ownI'm not next to youbecause I know you don't really need meI'm

About A Girl

2009-05-13T15:00:00.002+08:00

Have you recently received your $900 from the Australian government? Are you struggling to know what to spend it on? Need some simple basics for Winter? Maybe take advantage of Summer stock on sale for you Northern Hemisphere folk?About A Girl are having a sale until the 17th May and have taken 15% off everything.The pieces are the latest fashion and they have something for everyone - including

Happy Belated Birthday

2009-05-13T09:30:00.005+08:00

found on flickrI missed my own blog's birthday!Dear Girl with the Big Brown Eyes,You are one year and two weeks old today. You have helped me through a lot, you let me ask questions to the blogosphere, let me post silly things while intoxicated, you gave me a space to release my creative bug and you allow me to keep track of all those good times I know I have, but can't seem to recall.You are

Lover or a Fighter

2009-05-12T09:30:00.000+08:00

found hereI love her……so I fight for her. It is what lovers do. there is no dichotomy: lover or fighter? It is lover/fighter both. I fought to get her, so I fight to keep her while I’m with her. I do not understand those who fight only to get back what they have lost.You should have been fighting all along. [original credit]This is a good thing to live by, with anything we cherish.Bambola x

Got One

2009-05-11T09:30:00.000+08:00

I managed to get a photo of an outfit I wore when I went out on Saturday night. I was going to my first ever "Dub Night" and I had absolutely no idea what I was in for, or what I should wear.I resorted to the my latest creature comfort outfit. Tights, bandage skirt & an oversized tee. It worked and I didn't feel out of place, almost at all.I had so much fun & enjoyed being out on the town again.

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T09:30:00.001+08:00

Dear Mum,I know I couldn't go 'all out' this year with gifts and things, but I hope you know that I cherish the fact that you're my mother and also my best friend.I am very lucky to have the relationship I have with you. Thank you for everything that you do, for always being there when I need your guidance, for letting me talk things through, for letting me gush about boy & for letting me be your

Question Time

2009-05-08T09:30:00.000+08:00

Do fate and destiny exist? Does the statement "what will be, will be" have any merit at all?Are our lives predetermined?Are we born to experience a fixed list of loves, heartaches, births, deaths, wins & losses?from herePersonally? I believe we are in total control, of our choices, of how we perceive our environment & how we react to the things that happen to us. I don't think life is

Impossible Wish

2009-05-07T09:30:00.001+08:00

found here from hereDon’t you love this image? I'm crazy about the idea of this image, I love the fact that this person has so much creativity, so much in their minds that they can put on paper.Have you ever done a Flickr search on Moleskin? These books, as simple as they are, created a revolution in art. They can be used endlessly, holding images, diary entries, cut out images, collections of

Why...

2009-05-06T09:30:00.002+08:00

...is it, when you tell someone "I love you" for the first time and when you tell them months later, the words are exactly the same?It's not the same amount of love. It's not even the same type of love.The first time you say it, I believe it holds the innocence of love. The infatuation, the lust, the hope that you hear the same words back. All the cutsie stuff (for want of a better word).But when

Inspired

2009-05-05T09:30:00.000+08:00

This is how it works. You're young until you're not. You love until you don't. You try until you can't. You laugh until you cry. You cry until you laugh. And everyone must breathe, until their dying breath. No, this is how it works. You peer inside yourself. You take the things you like, and try to love the things you took. And then you take that love you made, and stick it into someone else's

What Am I?

2009-05-04T09:30:00.000+08:00

I'm a world away, when you're at your worst I'm waiting for you to call for meI'm wanting to do this with you, but I can'tYou've no idea how frustrating that isYou've no idea how much I want to helpYou've no idea how much easier this would be if you'd just callThen I'm with you, and things get easierThen those walls aren't so hard to tear downThen you can see the light peeking throughLife get's

She's Perfectly Imperfect

2009-05-03T15:00:00.000+08:00

Day 231 of 365 saw Christy of 365 Drawings come up with a simple creation of a little lady full of love.For some reason the picture stuck with me & I asked if I could paint her & keep her at my house. Christy kindly agreed. So, 4 months later, I finally finished her.I did take a little creative license with the colours, but I'm quite happy with the way she turned out. A little rough around the

My First

2009-05-03T09:30:00.000+08:00

I finally picked up my leather jacket today! Do you know how unbelievably excited I am?It looks just as awesome as I remember & makes even a sweet frilly top look kinda hard core. Just like me no?Yeah, I'm so tough! Can't you tell?Isn't the stitching detail just fantastic?It also has a double collar which can be zipped all the way up. This little baby is going to keep me very warm!Bambola x

Let's Play Dress Ups!

2009-05-02T09:30:00.001+08:00

: PROLOGUE : Please excuse the awful quality of the photosMoving on.As you may or may not know, my family and I are heading to Europe at the end of this year. Do you know what excites me the most about the trip?Packing the suitcase. I'm in a place where I can afford what I need, a little of what I want, I generally know what suits me and my mother & I can wear similar clothes. This means, instead

TILF

2009-05-01T09:30:00.002+08:00

I thought it might be time for another1. Watching Sex and the City. I finally got my butt into gear and have been cranking out episodes like there's no tomorrow. I've almost finished season 4!2. Being busy during the evenings. Sunday night my lover/friend Amanda slept over, Wednesday night, I got to hang out with my other lover/friend Em, last night I had a friend over for dinner... It's great

Almost

2009-04-30T09:30:00.001+08:00

Remember the candy striped shirt I found a couple of weeks ago? Well I ended up buying it.It hung on my door for a few days while I thought of a good way to wear it. My favourite, high-waisted skirt had gone bust after about 2 years of service, and nothing else looked quite right.Somehow, yesterday, I remembered the bow tie lying around my house and thought, it would look so cute to wear it with

Life Planning

2009-04-28T09:30:00.000+08:00

Do you have a 5 year plan? Do you have a list of things you would like to accomplish, or an end goal you're working towards?Uni - travel - work - settle? Uni takes up the five years? Travel - work? Settle - raise a family? You're taking each day as it comes?Cuileann recently did a post on the "Things I Want to Do Before I Die". A list of 20 different items she would like to do, experience or

Just Now

2009-04-26T09:30:00.000+08:00

My gorgeously talented friend Cuileann at The Holly & the Ivy tagged me the other day with this.I'm lucky that I picked yesterday to do this, cause as it turns out, the photos don't look half bad. All you do is take a picture of yourself right away - no fixing your hair, changing your shirt, etc. - and post it without any editing.So... I made use of the PhotoBooth app on mac & took a bundle of

Bambola's Latest Blog Love

2009-04-25T09:30:00.002+08:00

hootananyThis girl is cool......in the "I-wish-I-was-like-her" kinda way.Just so you know.She has a Tumblr, (I'm still not sure how they work) but it's very entertaining, & she's pretty, which always helps.~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~I'm terrible at recommending new blogs on here, I really should do it more often... That's my goal, for the next few months, at least until I go on holiday.Who do you

FOOOD!

2009-04-24T09:30:00.000+08:00

Ok, so I like food & I like to eat breakfast at all hours of the day. Most places aren't happy with this. They want to stop cooking bacon & eggs at 11. The reasons why are SO beyond me.So when you're in Perth, what does this leave you with?Pancakes at Carillion.If you're ever here, firstly you must let me know and secondly, you must go there for any meal of the day.Here's what we had last Sunday.

6 Lacey Racey Lovely Things

2009-04-23T09:30:00.000+08:00

I've discovered a new addiction.WeHeartItGo.Join.Collect.It's way too easy & it's just like an inspiration book, except online.These are some of the images I've been loving lately.This would be my favourite. I have to get some hold-upsBambola x

I'll Kill Her

2009-04-22T09:30:00.000+08:00

This is not relevant to my life like the other songs are at the time they're posted. This song is just great for a laugh. Her accent & the way she sings this song is just brilliant.So, of course, you were supposed to call me tonightYou were supposed to call me tonightWe would have gone to the cinemaAnd, after, to the restaurant, the one you like in your streetWe would have slept together, have a

What Do You Think?

2009-04-21T09:30:00.000+08:00

So on the weekend I thought it might be cool to get a fake nose ring. I've seen a few people pull the look off really well & I've wanted one off & on for ages....Excuse the stupid face, that's what you get at the end of a long day, taking a photo of yourself, with your phone, in your car.I think it looks cool but it needs to be smaller, thinner & gold, just because that's what I wear.To be honest

I Believe...

2009-04-20T09:30:00.003+08:00

These are a few things I believe in.tough loveself improvementself analysishaving standardsmaking changesself lovedoing it yourselfnot negotiatingbeing flexiblemeJust so you know.Bambola x

Because I Love You

2009-04-19T09:30:00.000+08:00

Bambola x

Perfect Now

2009-04-18T09:30:00.000+08:00

Everything is perfect now I don't want to make a movement I'm too scared to breathe; I might do something wrong As you're sleeping silently Perfect beauty laid before me I feel every second is a life time long There's a place I've been before A place some say I should go more But every journey just leads me so far away When I just wanted to stay So that's why I won't wake you where you lie If I

My Cupcake Princess

2009-04-17T09:30:00.001+08:00

To my gorgeous, creative, cupcaker, thoughtful, BEAUTIFUL, lover.You light up my world, just by being in it.Five months ago I didn't even know you.Today, I couldn't live without you.I hope you have a fabulous twenty-faux-th birthday & your year brings you everything you deserve & more.Happy birthday.I love youBambola x

This Room

2009-04-16T09:30:00.005+08:00

Sometimes a television show can come up with some pretty good pearls of wisdom.It's something to think about really. Are you making the most of the room you're in?Bambola x

Visual Gratification

2009-04-15T09:30:00.004+08:00

Some gorgeous pictures I've found recently.images from weheartitfrom infinitebutterflies& my new favourite sitehootananyBambola xP.S. Happy 300th post Ms Blog!

Lately

2009-04-14T09:30:00.001+08:00

Lately, I've been living in my cutoffs. I've never been one for short shorts and I suppose in comparison to how short they can go, these aren't that short really.Keen to spend a birthday voucher I also found this pink & white striped shirt. It's Tommy Hilfiger & it was half price. I loved it & still love it. Buuuut. I spent the money on a bag instead. SO I'm going to pray to the God's that it's

Closed for Maintenance

2009-04-13T09:30:00.001+08:00

I decided it was about time to do a bit of a review. What do you think? Honestly.found here at weheartitWhat would you like to see more of, less of... What do you like about this space, what don't you like? I'm leaving it wide open for you so please try to be kind with your feedback.I'd say this blog is written by me, for me, but in all honesty I don't think I would have kept it going this long

It's Easter

2009-04-12T09:30:00.002+08:00

Happy Easter!This means we get four days to stuff ourselves with really good food and more chocolate than is usually recommended. Or in my case, fours days to relax. images from weheartitHope you make the most of it!Bambola x

Winter Travel

2009-04-10T09:30:00.001+08:00

So, now that the family holiday to Europe has been pushed back to November/December, I have to start thinking about what to pack.Ok, ok, so I don't have to start thinking about it just yet, but considering it's coming into (our version of) Winter these next few months, I'm taking the liberty of getting in early.I really don't want to be one of those people that stands out like a tourist. That's

Holy Sweet Dentures

2009-04-09T09:30:00.001+08:00

You're gonna need to book a dentist appointment before you read this, because you'll be so caught up making & eating these you may forget.I found this on Crash. I've just rediscovered this blog & it's got some pretty awesome content. Make sure you check it out!They're Cake Pops!! Could these orgasmicly cute delights be the best thing since cupcakes?The recipe to make them can be found at

We Interrupt This Program...

2009-04-08T14:07:00.004+08:00

...to bring you the latest addition to Bambola's Wishlist.YES. PLEASE!!!!That is all.Bambola x

Late Christmas Present?

2009-04-08T09:30:00.000+08:00

Look what I found!!! This collection is the perfect addition to any Winter Wardrobe. These are some of my favourites.I've been craving high waisted, WIDE leg pants ever since I stumbled across this gorgeous image in the blogosphere.I can just imagine working this piece to death. Not 100% on the sleevless thing thoughWhich is why I think I prefer this one. I can imagine getting all wrapped up in

Love Love Love

2009-04-07T09:30:00.004+08:00

Its 4 am The paperboy's at it again I cant get no sleep, what's the point if I cant even dream up a dream that's worth the keep And so there's no need in even going Cause I'm better off never knowing You know, the media is getting, really good at lyingThis time around, well I'm not buyingCause this life is a beautiful one And though I've seen it coming undone Well I know most definitely That it's

P.S. to "Fun" Runs

2009-04-06T11:46:00.006+08:00

They're definitely not fun the day after.I'm walking around the office like a Nonna.And I'm walking home.OH THE JOY!/whingeBambola x

Wintery Inspirations

2009-04-06T11:09:00.000+08:00

Due to the current economic climate our family holiday to Europe that was scheduled for July, has now been postponed to November. I actually prefer this because it means I have more time to save money & it will be Winter, my most loved season.My priority now is stocking my wardrobe up with some really good Winter pieces that are comfy, look good, & don't need a whole lot of ironing.Black wrap

"Fun" Runs

2009-04-05T11:45:00.004+08:00

I'm not really sure why they call them that. I'm pretty sure my feet, thighs & lungs would all beg to differ. BUT, I did it. 10kms around our Swan River with some of the most gorgeous views. You think they'd help. They don't.Our whole family did it. Padre is a bit of an athlete & managed to clock in at 57 minutes. A family friend, in his mid-50's, was finishing as I got the 5km mark (45 minutes).

TILF

2009-04-03T09:45:00.009+08:00

No, it's Not Teacher I'd Like to F***, it's Things I Love Friday just because I can1 : Talking to & seeing a very Special Someone on Skype.2 : Setting up a new project. I'm not sure if I want to share it just yet.3 : Spending time with the loves of my life.4 : The potential these next 12 months have, scary & ever so exciting at the same time.5 : The fact that it's April - cooler weather & life

My Birthday

2009-04-01T20:10:00.006+08:00

Finally. I get some time & internet to upload you pictures of my recent birthday.It was a cocktail mask party & lots of people got all dolled up for the occasion. I got spoiled & had the most perfect birthday ever.These are some of my favourite pictures of the evening. I haven't even pulled them all off their relative cameras.My MaskThe whole place was lit with fairy lights & candles.It was

Proud

2009-03-31T12:52:00.005+08:00

I was a little too embarrassed to have this on my own blog, so I sent it to Le Love. She was kind enough to post it for me. I really do like the poem though.Read it here.I'm working on a little side project, as with all "little projects" the initial set up takes a lot more effort than you imagined in the first place.I'll let you know when it's ready for prying eyes.Bambola xP.S. When I get my act

You're It

2009-03-30T10:59:00.004+08:00

I'm it. Yay!!I was lucky enough to be tagged by two of my most favouritest bloggers in the world. Tara of Gin in a Teacup & Te of That Was Subtle."This award is bestowed upon a fellow blogger whose blog’s content or design is, in the giver’s opinion, brilliant.“When accepting this auspicious award, you must write a post bragging about it, including the name of the misguided soul who thinks you

Writing On the Wall

2009-03-28T08:00:00.000+09:00

Wednesday evening saw me at the only place I've never been. University. It was ok though, there wasn't a book, pencil or lecturer in sight. Just a lecture hall, an Italian movie, tasty pizza & my girl Amanda.The movie was great, she let me chew her ear off about Tuesday & it was so good for me to have company.Despite all the great conversation, listening to such a beautiful language & gorging on

Thoughts?

2009-03-27T10:49:00.006+09:00

Do you think one of these hair pieces would be hard to make?I think I'd like one to tame my curls & cover my part.Bambola x

Perfect

2009-03-26T08:39:00.005+09:00

I may just have discovered perfection.early morningssleepy loversmocha & muffins expensive stores short lunch breaks kitsch shopsold school hidden record stores cake for lunchlong trips to the other side of towntea & scones with jam & creambaby gingerbread menwalks on the beachtaking silly photoswatching the sun setbeing "romantic 'n' sh*t"cuddles for dinnerand dessertlong handwritten letters I

A Little Retail Therapy Never Hurt

2009-03-25T09:00:00.001+09:00

This will be my most expensive fashion purchase EVER.A very close friend of mine is flying home this Sunday.Having coffee with MD on Saturday, she asked if I'd go to the airport to see him off. For various, stupid reasons, that's not going to be possible. It was the first time I'd faced the fact that he's actually leaving (note : avoidance is not the best policy). So in the middle of the coffee

Lately

2009-03-24T08:30:00.001+09:00

Thanks so much to ScribblesNZ for this reminder. I am trying to keep this in mind & remind myself each day because I know exactly what's coming. This quote could not be more true, or more appropriate.In other news.I attended a friends 21st over the weekend. She looked gorgeous in bright pink & we all had a rather grand evening. I got to wear my new favourite dress & get all dolled up for the

Some Arty Pics

2009-03-23T08:00:00.000+09:00

Some of the photos I took over my holiday weekend that I'm proud of.BLB & Padre playing pool. It was either night mode or no flash. But the pair of these are really cool.Do you think so?The last day at Smith's Beach, Yallingup, it rained. The rainbow made me smile. The rain made the Poms feel at home.The Brother-in-Law & the Bride. Yeah. They're gangster.My Mother Dearest. Enough said.I get so

That Day

2009-03-20T08:00:00.002+09:00

Monday couldn't have been more perfect.I woke up to the sound of waves crashing on Smith's BeachWent for a drive to Yallingup & a walk along the beachDrove back to our accommodation & visited Smith's Beach with a friend & the water was bliss. I'm not really a beach person, so it's a big deal for me to say that.My family.Padre was MC, looked awesome & did a fantastic job. I have to thank Amanda

HELP!

2009-03-19T16:23:00.003+09:00

Do you remember this outfit?I posted it a few weeks ago, as I'm planning to wear it to my fast arriving birthday. Unfortunately, after receiving the key piece, I'm not sure how to wear it. With all the detail on it, I feel like it needs more attention.How would you wear this piece?Thanks for your help Bambola x

God is Dead (Meet the Kids)

2009-03-19T08:00:00.004+09:00

I couldn't believe how well this song captures how I've been feeling lately.Not sure on that first line though...God is dead so meet the kids now: they're on stage for youDownload them all sick and pale and usedEvery night's exaggerated but there's nothing newThese neon lights could never shine through youBut underneath our conversation an unspoken truthIf you wait for me, I'll wait for youSo

I Wear Clothes

2009-03-18T11:26:00.009+09:00

It's true... I'm sure with the lack of outfit posts you were wondering if I spent all my time nude.Gah *what a horrible thought*.Moving right along. I have discovered the difficulty in taking photos when you live by yourself & don't have a full length mirror in the house. (An error I will be rectifying shortly)SO, here are the photos I took of an outfit I wore... last Wednesday.Excuse the really

I'm Ba-ack

2009-03-17T20:41:00.001+09:00

This is what I've been up to lately....Road trips to one of the best beaches in the worldWatching my boys play in a country town.Spending a lot of time with my family, over coffee & conversation.Watching the sun rise over the hills. Seriously amazing.& walking along a crystal clear beach.In the 3 days or so that I was away, I took almost 300 photos. So I have a lot to share with you.I also have a

This Mood

2009-03-13T13:03:00.006+09:00

Click the pic to be taken to the Etsy store It doesn't come around too often. So I'd like to share the fact that is has come around. Even more so to remind me that this does actually happen. Even to people like me.My posts are short & sporadic at best - give me til next month - I should be back to normal-ish by then.Thanks for sticking around & giving me the boost of confidence I never knew I

Ideas

2009-03-12T09:35:00.003+09:00

I'm still here. *ta-dah!*I made a video of an outfit yesterday. Played around with my camera. & tried taking self shots in my new house... It's trickier than I thought & takes ages (which is why I resorted to video...) I'll upload it eventually.ANYWHO.I saw this. I thought it was a great idea for my soon to be here birthday.... Thanks to Hadley's blog Laughing in Flowers for the photo.Not the guy

Dub's Right

2009-03-10T09:00:00.000+09:00

"When your spirit is floating down that tunnel towards the light, do you know what's behind the light? It's not God. It's me. And I'm gonna kick your poncy soul all the way back down the tunnel 'til you choke on your own f***ed up ribs. Now. Wake. The f***. Up."Better heard than read.Sometimes - people can word it better than you can. =)I love this song for the intro alone. It's not everyone's

My Future Self

2009-03-09T13:08:00.003+09:00

In this day & age it's so easy to get caught up in the little things, that before we realise it, months have passed & we can't quite recall what we've done with them. We no longer have time to sit & reflect, to meditate, to find a calm centre of ourselves & just do a personal check up. We need to ask ourselves, "How are you?", "Who are you?" & "Who do you want to be?"Perhaps it's just a note in

Friday. Again?

2009-03-06T13:36:00.003+09:00

I would really like to post something pretty, funny, crazy, uplifting, awesome today. I'm afraid that's not going to happen. There is so much going on in my own world that I am struggling to keep up with the blog world. & lately I've been lacking inspiration...which annoys the bejeezus out of me.I may post a few bitsa* posts once I get my world sorted. Please bear with me. Bambola x*Bitsa this,

White All Along

2009-03-05T13:26:00.008+09:00

Excuse my bad pun. This is a simple post for a simple tip to staying simply stylish.Last night I went out to fetch & spend some quality time with a friend of mine. It wound up being corset dress up time but that wasn't intentional... I swear!ANYWHO.My point is. I wanted to wear something simple & classy. To look good, but without putting a whole lot of effort into it.The one & only option, is a