let the love around wash over meeee

Hi guys,

Had another 'Friday-night-in' today (this is happening quite alot this year). Had a rave party in my head though. I love this song. It's been stuck in my head since I got it off iTunes (free - but link is not there anymore).

 

It was a pretty chill Friday today, though I did have quite a few mind boggling moments.

1. At the gym
When I walked through the gates, the manager was like "Heya Belinda, it's been a while". I just wanted to curl up in a ball and roll back down the escalators. He must have seen my panicked expression because he quickly followed it up with a "haha, just kidding". I gave him my lame excuses for why I haven't gone - exams, work and recovering from city2surf. Why are they so keen on making me go? I pay ahead of time anyway...  sigh, gyms.

2. On the treadmill
At the gym, they always have the Kardashians on tv. I ALWAYS take the treadmill directly facing that particular tv because I love that trashy show.  Anyway, when they got on the topic of divorce, I suddenly realised (had a "holy shit" moment) how sad divorce really is.  I mean, yes, divorce is tragic, family broken up, kids get separated, sad times for all.  In true economics style, let's simplify this.  Let's take out the kids, the mortgages, splitting of the assets and also the alimony.  Let's just focus on the man and woman.  They must have loved each other very much to get married. To get to the point where you can't stand seeing them is pretty bad.  That kinda blew my mind.  This probably means nothing to anyone but me ahaha. Afterwards when I got over it, I felt very loser-ish. But ANYWAY...

3. Flicking through a cookbook
I was looking through a book I've had for YEARS. It's called "The Art and Soul of Baking".  I haven't baked anything from it before because all the recipes have a tonne of ingredients and the method is quite... precise and requires more patience and effort than your regular womens weekly recipe book.  There are three birthday messages on the front page and it just made me lol for ages. The sad thing was I couldn't remember how old I was turning when I got this gift. But at the same time, it made me realise that I am so unsure because we've been friends for years!  The best thing is we're still good friends now and I feel like half melted butter (the best kind!) inside :)  Woo lovehearts all round!


Best thing about turning twenty one is that everyweek feels like a mini school reunion !

PS. Sep 5 is BYO cup day at 7/11 for slurpees. $2.90!! OMG. Too bad it's still kinda cold in Sydney.