Note to Self

Ok Self, here's something you may want to remember for next time, if you have a crick in the neck don't do any heavy lifting apparently it only aggrevates it. Hm, who knew.

But onto to today's Top 5, and I think I'll do All Time Favourite Movies.

1)It's a Wonderful Life
I watch it every Christmas Eve, part of our family tradition. I cry every single time. I love the message and the way in which it is delivered. Beautiful.

2) Anne of Green Gables
'Look Marilla, puffed sleeves' 'I don't know what Matthew was thinking. You're going to have to turn sideways to fit through the door'. A true romance movie. Breathtaking scenery, gorgeous hunk and a storyline that truly appeals to the woman inside.

3) The Scarlett Pimpernel
Maybe not that well known to all but my sister and I LOVE this film. One school holidays we watched it at least once a day for two weeks. I don't know, there's something about swashbuckling, gorgeous, secretive billionaires. "They seek him, they seek him there, those Frenchies seek him everywhere. Is he in heaven or is he in (dramatic pause) hell? (all the ladies swoon) That damned, elusive, Pimpernel."

4) Schindler's List
Boy oh boy oh boy. Talk about an emotional reaction. I cry everytime. This movie provokes such a strong response in me. Such a heartrending telling of life for Jews during WWII. Joseph Fiennes does such a brilliant job as the camp Commandant because each time I watch it I just shake with rage at his callousness, and am bewildered by his total lack of compassion for other human beings.

5) Mulan
This movie really appeals to me. I love the songs, the characters and the message of the film. An all round lovely movie. And I tell you, if it's possible to have a crush on a cartoon character then Shang-Yu is it for me.

Enough of my favourites, what about yours? I think it's really interesting why people choose the films they do to be in their Top All Time Favourites list.

Hump Day

Ok, Day 2 of my challenge. And today's Top 5 theme is (drum roll please), Favourite Chocolatey Treats:

1) Arnott's Chocolate Monte's
I LOOOOOVVVVEEEE these. One is just never enough. They are rich enough to be delicious but not rich enough to stop at just one, or two, even three ... maybe I shouldn't admit how many I've eaten in a sitting! They are just delish

2) Gloria Jean's Creamy Hot Cocoa
Smooth, very smooth. Slides down just right. And here's a fun fact for you: everytime I hear Michael Buble I just get the urge to drink one of these. He is very smooth too. Mmmm....

3) Mum's Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
Every mouthful is a hug from Mum. Delicious and comforting. One of my all time favourite desserts. In fact, it was my dessert of choice for my 18th birthday dinner. My mouth is watering just thinking about it's gooey, chocolately deliciousness

4) Authentic Italian Chocolate Gelati
Got hooked when we were in Italy. A staple for morning tea and afternoon tea. Just the right thing to cool down on a hot Italian summer's day

5) Ginger Caramel Tarts
Oh boy, almost too moorish to describe. The tang of the ginger, the creamy caramel filling and delicious chocolate topping. I would have to say they're almost better than ...

well you fill in the rest!

Enjoy

My challenge ...

We all need a challenge, and here is mine: to list off my "Top 5" for the next 10 days. They may be serious, funny, challenging, nice or just plain boring but, they will be mine. So here goes.

My Top 5 most disliked household chores (in no particular order):

1. Cleaning the toilet
Need I explain? Ok, maybe I better. Cleaning the toilet was my job, every morning for about 5yrs when I lived at home, always a point of contention between me and my mum. Plus I used to have a very weak stomach, it is a little better now though.

2. Cleaning the bathroom
Too much hair, too much scum and just generally gross

3. Sweeping the floor (sorry Bron)
Only because I end up doing it about 3 or 4 times a day and it never feels any better

4. Washing
Always ongoing, but I guess the bonus is I don't have to do it by hand.

5. Ironing
I think that one's a given.

What are yours?

Life's Fragility

Today I got a massive reality check: life is fragile.

Why do we spend so much time chasing things that don't last, yet ignoring those that do? Why do we feel the need to fill our lives with 'entertainment' yet pooh-pooh the creation that God gave us? Why do we listen yet not hear?

Life is too fragile, it can snatched away at any moment. My challenge from today is, if this was my last hour am I ready?

Please wait, you are being redirected

As I was signing in to this blog a little window popped up telling me that it was redirecting me from the sign in site to my blog site. Redirecting? Hm.. this got me thinking about what has been happening in my life over the last few weeks (make that years).

For the last 2 years or so I have felt very much in limbo, feeling lost and confused about my place in the world. It has been a very hard, uphill battle to reach this place now where I am feeling somewhat secure and at peace. So what has happened to get me to this place? Well nothing of real significance except that I have begun the process of letting go of what and who I thought I was so that new possibilites and experiences are opened up to me.

The need for me to let go was really brought to my attention a few months ago but in typical Suzannah style, I ignored what God was showing me and tried desperately find the solution to my angst on my terms. How foolish I was. But through a number of external situations, and an almost countless number of internal confrontations, I have finally seen what God has been telling me all along ... You are mine, I love you and I will provide everything you need. I don't need to prove myself to God, He knew me before I was born. I don't need to prove myself to others because it is only God I need to worhsip. I simply need to lay it all at His feet and put my trust in Him.

So, I have now put the inner turmoil aside and am concentrating on living the life that God intended for me: rich, wonderful, adventurous and breathtaking.

A very pleasant surprise

Today I went to a friend's place for a linen party and afterwards, as we were enjoying sticky date baked cheesecake slice with butterscotch sauce (it was as delicious as it sounds) my friend jumped up and said 'I've got something for you'. I had no idea what she might have for me and so when she handed me this:



I was shocked and very surprised. So thank you Michelle. I will have great fun reading it as well as using it to indulge my family and friends.

Birthday project

This was my project for my nephew's 5th birthday (1st June). It is a book bag. Just the right size for all those precious books that he loves to bring home from the library. There is a funny back story to this comment, to be told another time, suffice to say he is now banned from his school library!!

At my sisters house, each of her kids has a colour assigned to them for towels, cups, plates, etc. Very "Yours, Mine & Ours".` I am of course referring to the original movie with Lucille Ball - now that's a comedy. Anyway, I wonder if you can guess which colour is Coby's?

I would like to thank my mum for her help in getting the bag done, and looking so well finished. I don't think my own efforts would have resulted in such a lovely finished product.