30 day challenge; day 20..

Day 20 - The meaning behind your blog name

I first started a blog in June of 2005.  I've always enjoyed writing and it's always been an outlet for me.. whether it be a bitching post, funny post, what's going on in my life post, funny picture..etc... it's just always been something I've enjoyed.  Granted, it's rarely entertaining, amusing, or informative.... but hey, I never claimed to be ANY of those...right?? lol.  Bottom line is I blog for *ME*.  If nobody reads it, or a million.. well, it doesn't matter to me to be honest.  Although I do enjoy my handy IP tracker to see who does actually read it.. and not just the one at the bottom, there is another..just saying.  However... sometimes I just have to shake my head at some people..... that's all I'm saying on THAT for now....)

After the big "D" I closed off my old blog... "April's Reality".  Well, I closed it as in nobody can see it..except me.  Sometimes I log in and copy/paste some posts, or just read some of the random stuff like quotes and such. 

After the big D, I started a new blog...  "Still April's Reality" along with a SUPER private blog that hardly anyone knows about that I used when I entered the dating world.  All was well... and then....

I fell for an Aussie.  ;)  Not just ANY Aussie, my best guy friend. 

So, on Sunday, September 5, 2010, I started a new blog.. HERE is my first entry.  I hate to sound romantically sappy and say that I knew that I was starting my last blog ever (and I'm sure if you are a reader of my blog, you may recall a few rough patches....)  however, I think a part of me did know.. or at least hoped.  I like blogging, and I like having the ability to look back on things and milestones.  And I would like to someday maybe print some things off to keep.. cause Lord knows the Internet is far from dependable. 

So, while the name "April Down Under" sounds like a questionable adult film... it's not.  I started the blog once talks became serious, and the talks involved the talks of this "Yank" (as Americans are called in Australia) eventually moving to Australia as the relationship unfolded.  And while there have been a few bumps and such along this way.... the title is fitting for this Yank who is now living in Paradise.. I mean, Australia. 

If you had told me 2 years ago that THIS is where I'd be NOW.. I'd fall out of my chair laughing.  AND since I'm so UNgraceful, I probably would've broke something in the fall.  Luckily for me, the only fall I've experienced in this ride has been falling in love...with my best friend.

Sorry to go alllllll Chicky sappy on ya.... until next time!

30 day challenge; day 19

But first.. a blog....

So, I missed a day of the challenge...because of.. the... FLU.  Today was day 3 of feeling like crap.  I miss feeling like a normal person and really hope she is back soon.  She is crazy but MAN is she productive!! lol  I guess part of me is glad that right now I'm not having to work.  I guess my body has to adjust to life in a new climate?  I've never been as sick in my life as I have been in the past 13 months or so.. and with all the overseas visits, I guess my body is saying "WTF"!?!?!  Never really thought about it, but guess that could be it?  Oh well.. off to the challenge!!!

Day 19 - Another picture of yourself.

I could do so many posts with this one.. but I'll just post a random picture that doesn't make me wanna barf??

Getting a pedi a couple days before moving home to Perth.  :)

30 day challenge; day 18

Day 18 - Something you crave a lot.

I never get tired of a rare steak...and this is something I crave ALL.  THE.  TIME. 

30 day challenge; day 17

Day 17 - A photo of you and your family.

Well, considering I have very limited to photos at the moment.. this will be a fail.  I am waiting for the data from when my pc crashed, so all I have is a few pictures on the new laptop and from myspace/facebook....  And sadly, I have no current pictures of me with family, and very limited of family in general.  Most of these are either on the old laptop, or sadly back in the states.  So, I am using the bottom to portray my family.... (I take no credit for the following picture.)  Although I love my family ...some more than others...but some I love only because I think I *have* to.  HOWEVER.. there are no rules about LIKING family members....

Does it ever stop?

30 Day Challenge ; day 16

Day 16 - Your celebrity crush.

Well,  anyone who's ever read my blog knows about my crush love for Keith Urban.  And my recent confession of my admiration of Bradley Cooper's  acting abilities body.  So, instead of adding more evidence to their stalker charges (hey, it's not stalking if I don't put the car in "Park", guys..) I figure I will discuss another celebrity crush.

Ahh.. Matthew McConaughey.  And now my infamous blog word referring to my crushes... Gaaa...ROWL.  He's a great actor, easy on the eyes, and a nice southern accent without sounding like an uneducated redneck hick.  

So, I am late on this blog because I wanted to be very thorough.  I contacted Matty (my pet name for him.. he likes it, so it's fine. lol) and asked him to get ready for me.  And this is what I got in return...

LOL.

And in case you are wondering, no, I'm not crazy... I just have an imagination, sense of humor.. and google.  Can find some funny shit stuff on there!!!

It's Saturday morning, Wayne is home, and life.  is.  good. 

Until next time!!

A bad week...

I'd sum this week up as a bad one...

Lots of non blog worthy stuff has gone on... for example a rough night of sleep after an incident with drunk neighbors (thinking our house was theirs... key wouldn't work so they thought beating on the door would work... thank GAWD someone directed them to the right door..esp since I was home alone!!).  And I did get a part time (like majorly part time) job babysitting for two of the most aussome little aussie chicks I have met.  So awesome.  Fell in love in a second!

But my niece and I have had a falling out and now we are not on speaking terms.  In fact, none of my family is speaking to her and she is burning bridges one by one.   Anyone who knows me, has to know how hard this has been on me...even if I haven't seemed to truly show it.  There are times I've gone to places we went when she was here and I laugh to myself about an event, and then realization hits and I realize the truth.  It's been hard.  Add to that Wayne was away for work this week, so I haven't really had someone to talk to about it.  Not that I'm sure it's something I WOULD discuss.. because at our 2 hour long chat over dinner tonight, I didn't talk about feelings, just facts.  I guess part of me feels if I don't get past fact, emotions won't be a part and I won't have a breakdown or anything.  And I guess the fact that I'm more angry than I am hurt also plays a big part of that.  When you feel more rage than hurt, your reaction seems to be totally different... one is to cry..the other is to break things, such as the necks of those angering you?  Needless to say, wine has been my friend tonight.  I've been really working on alcohol, but it's Friday night, I've had a long week with lots of things going on mentally and emotionally, so I don't feel bad about it.

I'm also frustrated because I got an awesome job offer...however it involves a lot of paperwork and money to get it finalized (government stuff..not a scam!) so we just don't think it will be worth it since I plan on getting a job in nursing as SOON as my license is done (and already been in touch with a hospital like 2 blocks from here... literally walking distance).  My frustration comes in on the financial point.  I hate feeling dependant on someone for money.  I know once we are married and have kids it'll be different... but for now, just being girlfriend/boyfriend, I just hate it.  Wayne has never done anything to make me feel this way, I guess it's just me.  I've worked since I was 16 (wow..almost HALF my life?!!?) and I just wish I could contribute more.  And I know that soon I will be able to.  Although when certain bills roll in, I just can't help but feel bad that I can't offer more than love, support, and a clean house.  Most women would love to be in this situation.. an awesome partner, a beach 5 minutes away, and financially relying on someone else.  And I a grateful for the first 2.  I've just never been "that" girl.

So, I'm ready for the weekend.  Wayne has had a long week and is knackered..already in bed and snoring.  I'm blogging and talking to my mum.  The weekend looks good....nice forecast (before cold storms move in mid week) and a 60th bday dinner for Wayne's mom (my future mum-in-law! :D ) at a realllly nice restaurant.  Other than that, domestics and just spending time together.  After the week apart, I'm ready for Wayne to have a good night of sleep so he can tolerate me annoying him and some snuggling on the couch.  That's my favorite part of the weekend...and probably his LEAST favorite part.  I laid low tonight so he could unwind.  Tomorrow, well, that's another story! haha!!

Until next time...

30 day challenge; day 15 - HALF WAY POINT!

Day 15 - Something you don't leave the house without.

Easy!  Keys, purse, and phone.  Keys because, well, I can't lock the door to get OUT or unlock the main door downstairs when I get home...without them.  Purse because, well, ID and $.  Phone, well..just in case.  Although, I miss my smartphone and access to emails while I'm away from home, especially on busy days where I am gone alllll day, but hey, I appear to be surviving without it... for now ;)

This blog has been brought to you by the letters N, R, F, L, and T (no refund for lost time). 

Gotta go.. operation repo is on and some shit stuff is going DOWN!  Yeah, yeah... I'm a loser, I know.. but yet you keep reading my blog??? LOL  :) 

Until next time (oh crap, they have a GUN on this repo...)

yeah, cya!