Sunday, May 27, 2007

A Huge Week of Sport

I don't know when Alex gets time to learn anything at school. This week, of the 5 school days, 4 of them were sport days for him. Tuesday was soccer, half a day off school. Wednesday I took Alex to Albury where he tried out for a spot on the Riverina team for touch. (He was actually selected, but a mix-up caused him not to be, which I was secretly thankful about. A couple of years ago when Carly was selected for the Riverina team it cost me nearly $1000 to take her (and Alex) away to Kiama for 4 days). Thursday the school rugby team went to Temora for the day, where they won and now go on to the next round. Friday was the cross-country run, another half day of school.

I know sport is an integral part of the school cirriculum, but sometimes it's hard on the kids when they're already falling down in certain areas. Next year will tell when Alex goes off to high school and he won't keep up because he can't read well enough. And when the child is good at one sport, they'll be selected for every representative thing the school has going.

Carly also had a sporty week. She's been playing Rugby Union for the high school, and they've had training runs, and played Narrandera a couple of weeks ago. Although they lost, they're off to Leeton next time for another round. She loves playing union, and I'm sure it's the fact she has to wear all the gear: football boots, footy socks, head-gear and a mouthguard. She's also good at it.

But again, I've had notes home from the high school about assignments that haven't been completed, etc, and it's a bit of a worry. What do you do? Saying no to your kids representing for the school is an option but they'd hate you for it. Making them do extra homework also makes them hate you. It's a no win situation.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

I Am The Empress and Born Under Set

I did a couple of those silly memes tonight at Warlock's Quizzles and Quandaries and this is me:



Beauty, happiness, pleasure, success, luxury, dissipation.

The Empress is associated with Venus, the feminine planet, so it represents, beauty, charm, pleasure, luxury, and delight. You may be good at home decorating, art or anything to do with making things beautiful.

The Empress is a creator, be it creation of life, of romance, of art or business. While the Magician is the primal spark, the idea made real, and the High Priestess is the one who gives the idea a form, the Empress is the womb where it gestates and grows till it is ready to be born. This is why her symbol is Venus, goddess of beautiful things as well as love. Even so, the Empress is more Demeter, goddess of abundance, then sensual Venus. She is the giver of Earthly gifts, yet at the same time, she can, in anger withhold, as Demeter did when her daughter, Persephone, was kidnapped. In fury and grief, she kept the Earth barren till her child was returned to her.

What Tarot Card are You?


Set





Perfectionist, prone to anger or irrationality. Aspects of Duality.

Colors: male: turquoise, female: black

Compatible Signs: Geb, The Nile

Dates: May 28 - Jun 18, Sep 28 - Oct 2

Role:God of chaos, evil, the desert, war, violence, conflict, and sandstorms
Form of a man, with the head of an unidentified donkey-like animal. He was sometimes seen as a pig or a hippo.

Sacred animal:the mythical "Set animal"

What is Your Egyptian Zodiac Sign?

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Football and Fashion Show

Saturday and football: during winter that's every week. The Under 12s this year have had a fantastic start to the season, winning against Young 28-4 in the first round, then winning against Harden 56-0 the next week, then last weekend they won against Cootamundra 46-0, and today the game was against Tumut and our boys won 28-4. Only 8 points have been given away. They're little champions.

It rained alot this week and although the grounds were good, the car park was like a swimming pool and farmers around the district are cheering that their dams are overflowing again. It's been so long since there's been any water in them that I'm sure we all thought it would just get worse. The weather has turned quite cold with the weather but in years past it's always much colder by now so we've had a good run with the nice days. Leaves are only just starting to fall from the leaves and that should have started happening 2 months ago. I had to scrounge for a scarf today, and as usual, the football grounds were the coldest spot in town. Winds whip through there.

Alex fronted up to have a run in the Under 13s this week but they weren't so lucky. Most of the boys were from the Under 12s and it showed against the bigger boys from Tumut, who ran away with the game, beating our lads about 8 tries to 2. Alex enjoyed playing up and he's soaking in a hot bath at the moment: I was thinking while I ran it for him that it wasn't such a bad idea.

Tonight Carly and I are off to the Ex-Services Club where there's some charity event on and the girls are modelling wedding gowns. Carly went around to a girl's house last Thursday night to try the gowns on, and she said that many an old lady had dragged their wedding dresses out for the event. We have one here that is beautiful, but way too small for anyone to fit in to. It's all lace and tulle, and absolutely gorgeous with a long flowing train and sheer sleeves. Carly just fits into it so I've talked her in to taking it with her tonight. I'm bringing Mum along, since alot of her friends have donated dresses. It should be fun.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Happy Mothers' Day

A special hello to all the mothers of the world and wishing them well on their special day. Mine started out with a cup of coffee in bed and a lovely vase of flowers on the kitchen bench. It was a nice surprise.

After lunch I took Carly and Alex while I visited my Mother and gave her a gorgeous pair of satin pyjamas that she was thrilled about. Later in the afternoon, my two pregnant daughters and their husbands came over and we had baked chicken for tea, and a delicious no-bake chocolate cake that Lauren whipped up before tea. The meal was lovely, the company was great, and we had a really enjoyable night.

Lauren gave me a gift of a half-hour massage voucher, that I'll definately use in the near future. I've never had a massage from a proper masseuse so I'm looking forward to it. Emily and Kai gave me a very unusual photo frame, in the shape of a tri-fold screen that will hold 6 photos. I'll keep it especially for the grandchildren, since two more are coming in the next 2 months, making 3 altogether.

It's been a nice weekend. Yesterday we went along the the football and Alex's team beat Cootamundra 46-0, another huge win following on from the 56-0 win against Harden last week. So far this year we've played 3 games, and the boys have only 4 points scored against them. A brilliant start to the season.

Then last night we all went a few doors down for a BBQ and a few beers to celebrate a birthday and that was a nice night too. We sat around a giant fire in the back yard till after 11, and after a couple of ales I slept like a baby.

Back to work tomorrow but it's been a great weekend so I don't mind so much.

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Spiderman 3 Released


Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to MJ and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power.

Spiderman 3 was released on 3 May, and has sent Hollywood into frenzy. Tipped as the costliest film ever made at $250 million, it has set box office records across Asia and Europe on its first day of release in 16 markets.

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