Once in a while, when the mood strikes and the inspiration thunderbolt hits, Friday comes along and I feel I have something substantial to offer FYBF.
Today is not one of those days.
Monday afternoon was spent being poked and prodded, including my lady bits down there. I’m pretty sure all is okay but just to be extra sure, I also went in for a blood test. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate needles?
Bit of a low on the health front.
Tuesday was my day with the twinions. Fascinated by their butts, they particularly enjoy shaking them right up to their Mama’s face who couldn’t keep it straight and serious if she tried.
So, I invented the Platypus Pout. THAT was definitely a Mama high.
Wednesday things were looking up. My contribution post at Her Collective went live. I wrote about me and my family’s migrant story. Well, one aspect of it anyway.
It was one of those “tears at the keyboard” kinda posts, pouring my entire heart.
So, when I actually submitted in to Brenda and the team, I was a little apprehensive how it would be received. Stories about cultural differences, hardships and experiences with prejudice, isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. I get that.
I had nothing to worry about, though. The sweet, supportive comments received were my personal high for the week.
There’s a really lovely community happening over at Her Collective with lots of insightful, informative articles. Go check it out if you haven’t yet.
Thursday came thundering in with three new customer sign ups. Yipee! Reporting the good news to my boss, she had better news to give me.
“Would I be interested in attending an overseas work conference?” she asked.
“Have a think about it, ” she said.
Er, no thinking needed! I’d be going!
Professional high for the week? BIG tick.
Then last night, my blog broke. After three hours of ping pong live chats with techie geeks on the other side of the world who kept telling me the issue wasn’t on THEIR side, we found out, guess what? The issue was on the THEIR side.
Bloggy low!!
HUGE thanks to MummyK who dropped everything – including her game of Hey Day – to help me out. Mwah!
Friendship high!
I’m shouting her a movie ticket to Magic Mike XXL. Channing Tatum’s abs would make a much nicer present but well, she’s going to have to settle for the big screen.
Hummana hummana…
How was your week? Highs? Lows? Do you hate needles too? Are you going to see Magic Mike XXL?
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life says
Great news on the post…will head there to check it out. And woohoo for the overseas conference. Blog breaking is never good! Been there, stressed out.
My week has been mixed…some good travels but missing home. On the plus side, I head home today and in 24 hours, I should be home in Sydney. Looking forward to being in the same time zone as all you guys! 🙂
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Haidee@Maybe Baby Brothers says
I am really looking forward to going and reading your post over at Her Collective Grace! Just added it to me ‘to do’ list for the day. Your boys are adorable! I got used to needles during my IVF cycle but they’re never what I would call fun!
Amanda @ cooker and a looker says
LOW? Continued frustrating negotiations with my host about the farm website.
HIGH? Spending quality time with the Big Sister while she’s home on school holidays.
TGIF, huh Grace?
Overseas conference sounds awesome! xx
Amy @ handbagmafia says
I have had many days this week where I feel like that polar bear! I’m blaming school holidays!
Lydia C. Lee says
Great post on Her Collective, and fabulous news on the OS junket! Where to?
Lydia C. Lee says
I’m having probs posting?? Me or you? (commenting,that is)
mamagrace71 says
My end – I have to moderate all comments at the moment. Looks like my blog is still (slightly) broken. Argh!
natalie @ Our Parallel Connection says
Ive been working full time now for 2 1/2 months and yesterday was my first day off (worked extra to get this day) since I started so pretty happy to spend with kids. Watched Inside Out and it was BRILLIANT
Bec @ The Plumbette says
It’s a horrible feeling when your blog doesn’t work! I had a similar issue last Friday and it was to do with my host.,glad it’s up and running today. I need to check out Her Collective. I’d love to read your family’s story. Have a wonderful weekend Grace. X
Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid says
Overall, it looks like a winning week. Hope your health news leaves you on a high and that the blog is also now in perfect health! I hope you’re going to an ace place for the conference. Can’t wait to find out more! Hope your weekend is full of highs!
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
Woo for the overseas conference and boo for the blog breaking down!! Hopefully this weekend brings you many, many more highs lovely lady!! I had a low this week where a cheesecake I’d just finished making fell on the floor and completely ruined it. But otherwise it’s all been lovely!!! xx
JodY At Six Little Hearts says
An interesting week for sure Grace. The overseas thing sounds great. (Got to get a move on with my Her Collective thing! – Thanks for the reminder.)
Bec @ Seeing the Lighter Side says
Oh no! Hope you’re OK x My high this week was seeing North by North west at the theatre with my Mum last night:)
EmIly says
Wow! What a crazy week. You must be spent. Congrats on the work front – enjoy the conference! And boo for broken blogs. Thanks for hosting us all after bloggy breakdown. x
Zoe Meunier says
That certainly sounds like a week of many highs and lows – certainly a very full one! I hope your health problems are on the mend. Will definitely go and check out Her Collective… so many good bloggy places that I am still discovering!
Dani @ sand has no home says
Oh I hope that your health issues are ok, and that they resolve quickly. Love the platypus pout 🙂 I haven’t checked out The Collective, but will be heading over to check out your post later.
Um, my week is a blur, low points were my baby girl refusing to sleep fpr more than an hour in her cot in the evenings, so I can’t get anything done at night, and then she sleeps terribly all night on top of it. A high was finishing the first draft of my 3 chapters for my book, which is what I need to submit for The Richell Prize!
I hate needles! Baby girl had her 12 monthers on saturday too. Ouch!
mamagrace71 says
Oh, Dani! I remember the 12 month jab for the boys! No fun for anybody. I’m sure I ended up crying more tears than them! But yay on completing 3 chapters of your book! Inspiring x
Lyndall says
I’m with you on the hating needles side of things Grace – hope your results are good. I would definitely like to see Magic Mike XXL – Hubba hubba alright! Scary thing is my 14 yo daughter now thinks Channing Tatum is hot, so that’s a little weird for me 🙂 How exciting to be going to an OS conference – you lucky girl!
Ingrid @ Fabulous and Fun Life says
Congratulations on the overseas work conference! It sounds like you work hard and totally deserve it! Where are you going and what’s the conference?
Nikki@WonderfullyWomen says
Overseas trip, awesome, that would lift any week. Mine has been ho-hum but I am grateful that my blog has not broke, seems to be so many hit this week. xx N
Dannielle@Zamamabakes says
Quite the rollercoaster ride isn’t it!
How exciting about a working trip OS, hope you get a little bit of you time while your there.
Love those platypus faces.
PS – I hate needles too, I have to be horizontal for a blood test so I don’t end up that way without wanting too 😉
I hope all the lady tests come back passing you with flying colours.
wishing you a great weekend xx
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Pinky Poinker says
There’s nothing better than a FYBF on the school holidays when I have time to read all the posts at my leisure. Ahhhh. It’s better than any magazine I can think of. I didn’t know about Her Collective. I will investigate. I don’t care about needles but I hate waiting for results from the test. How wonderful you get to go on an overseas jaunt. Hope you feel better soon x
Ai Sakura says
omg those absssss!!! I saw him do the 7 dance moves in 30s vid, so hilarious!! hope you feel better on the health front soon!
Raych aka Mystery Case says
What a crazy week. Must be something in the air. I lost my blog for an entire three days. Longest three days of my life. Hopefully that is all behind us now.
Leanda Michelle says
I’m seeing your highs outweighing your lows Grace… how awesome you’re being sent overseas for work, and I love those platypus pouts! Loved the polar bear with its nose on the ground dragging its body along… you have an awesome knack of knowing how to add the humour♥
Deborah says
Definitely a mixed week Grace. I haven’t heard of Her Collective before – but it sounds like a great achievement.
Do you believe I haven’t seen the first Magic Mike, so probably won’t get to the second either!!!
Deb
Min@WriteoftheMiddle says
Hope you’re feeling better soon Grace! Love your platypus pouts but you know that coz I said so on IG! An overseas work conference?!! Wow – where, when, details? Exciting!! 🙂
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Erika @ Ever-changing Life of a Mum says
Oh I hate needles too, especially blood tests as I always end up with a massive bruise on my arm. Ouch!
Best part of the week has been school holiday sleep ins that’s for sure. No routines to follow, just taking every day as it comes. Worst part has been the sibling squabbling, but that’s to be expected!
Tash @ Gift Grapevine says
Wow – what a week Grace! So sorry to hear about your blog breaking down. How stressful! Congrats on the overseas conference. That together with Magic Mike are two things to look forward to. Love your little boys pouts – you’ll be finding selfies on your phone’s camera roll in no time! Hope your weekend has more highs xx
Toni @ Finding Myself Young says
I hate needles! Being pregnant was hell because I had to get blood tests every week then every fortnight because my thyroid went nuts. Nearly fainted every time.
P.S. This post makes me want to watch Magic Mike!! Channing Tatum is quite possibly the hottest actor ever.
Emma @ Life, kids and a glass of red says
What a week! Hope you have some lovely time for just you planned. That was an awesome gesture giving a ticket to Magic Mike XXL! Who wouldn’t feel better after looking at that!? 🙂
Kylie Purtell - A Study in Contradictions says
We’ve actually had a really good week, I was at tafe two days and got heaps of shooting done, and then we spent yesterday at the zoo which actually ended up being a really good day. Today we are having a PJ day and relaxing as a family. Might even go feed the ducks this afternoon!
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says
Sounds like a mixed bag Grace, I’ve had one of those weeks, with my sickness coming back, going for a third round of horrible antibiotics, and SO much work. Stoked with all the good parts of your week – a conference overseas? HELL YEAH GIRL! Have a fabulous weekend xx
liz says
They say the lows help us to celebrate the highs even more but damn, the lows really take their toll. It sounds like you charged on and held your head high.. congratulations on the trip and getting your blog back up – you poor thing, that must have been a nightmare on a Thursday night!
Nikki@Wonderfully Women says
I am totally with you on the needle thing, just in time to remind me that I have to go and get some blood work done on Monday, ewww! xxx N
Denyse says
Highs and lows..a roller coaster ride alright. Congrats on your work success! Boys are boys..oh my goodness and you have it twice over.. ‘bum’ is such a funny word and what happens there isn’t it? )just had Master 7 here and he is all of that stuff!) Blog broken and now fixed… glad you have wonderful friend in K! Denyse x
Kaz @ Melting Moments says
Still a good read, Grace. Hope you’re feeling better soon… Platypus lips are cute!
Robyna | the Mummy and the Minx says
Oh yes, highs and lows but enjoying the school holidays so much. Great news re conference!
Laney@thelaneyfiles says
sounds like a rollercoaster of a week. I think sometimes these things can leave us stumped when it comes to blogging. In fact, I never knew how many mood highs and lows I experienced until I started blogging!! Hope things get more BANG that BOO in the weeks to come x
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Di from Max The Unicorn says
Nah I’m OK with needles, had my flu vaccine recently and get blood tests a few times a year, not to mention all the dentist needles lately! Congrats on the overseas trip, YAY!
Sally@Toddlers on Tour says
I’m enjoying Her Collective – a wonderful wrap up of so many good bloggers.
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