Why I have been M.I.A.

Yes, I know I have been seriously slack and M.I.A over the holidays and in the New Year. I apologise and assure you that I have been doing stuff which I will definitely share on my blog.

All I need now is to find the time to regurgitate all my experiences...

For a sneak peak into my adventures I'll tell you that I have been to Hong Kong and Macau, I've been to a rad concert at the Enmore and I have watched some pretty good movies. I will also include a rant about Richard Wilkins- a man who continues to frustrate me, I know I never get personal, but this guy is asking for it.

So yes... please watch this space for the adventures of Kat.

Blog you later!

New handbag!

For my upcoming trip to Hong Kong, many have warned me of bag snatchers.

So I have been in search of the ideal handbag to take in order to keep my must needed shopping dollars safe. Today at the Strandbags at East Gardens Westfields, I found the one! It was perfect. With an over the shoulder strap which was adjustable with a zipper for the main compartment and one at the front for change. There's even a zipper on the inside for valuable documents. It's also big enough for my camera!


Price: $24.99

Is 3 Jugs of Bulmer's too much for a work Christmas Party?

NAH!

Last night I attended my department's Christmas party at the Paddington Lawn Bowls. It was a lovely event organised by my usual partner-in-crime, Elise. My favourite food was ordered, MINI FOOD! This included mini hotdogs, mini vegetarian pizzas, mini hamburgers, mini chicken schnitzels and mini gelato cones. This was ALL delicious!

So the game itself was boys versus girls, blue balls vs. the pink. Our instructor was Tom, he also doubled as our man candy (it's a tough gig but someone's gotta do it- and I'm glad it was him). The games was explained to us and it was pretty much bowl the ball gently along the green and try and get closest to the jack (small white ball at the other end of the green). The 'catch' is the ball is weighted on one side so when you roll it, it will curve.

We also had trophies to entice our performance, Best and Worst on the field. So I was excited since I had never known the feel of holding a trophy. I also expected to really suck at the game since I had done so previously, so the Worst on field had my name written all over it.

This is where the 3 jugs of Bulmer's comes in. No one else in my department was drinking it, so every time someone went for a drink run, they got me a jug. So as the afternoon continued I began to get quite 'relaxed' and my game also improved, in fact I managed to get my ball touching the Jack... it was a beautiful moment *tear.

Fast forward to the end of the night, everyone voted in a secret ballot who was best and worst on the field... Worst on field was a Batman obsessed 'gentleman' KAV and Best on field was ME! So I am now Kat, owner of a trophy.

P.S- Love a place that has cider on tap.

WANTED: A facial with some serious removal of dead skin cells

So it's the start of the summer season and the party season. So a facial was definitely in order. "Goodbye dead skin cells, goodbye!"

I was also in need of some serious extractions, stat! So I made an appointment with my beautician from by old hood, Sonyla of Sonyla's Beauty Spot in Merrylands. She is the queen of extractions and will get every one of the little buggers. Although it is slightly uncomfortable, the end result is lasting and when I walk away my face is smooth as a baby's tooshie!

Unfortunately Sonyla wasn't available today, but I was placed in the very capable hands of Steph, who also introduced me to a new facial product they had just got in, Sothys. This was instead of the usual Dermalogica facial which is what my skin was use to and although it was good, Sothys is better as it promises more instant results. I was intrigued. My love for trying new products had taken over.

The products used smelled amazing and was so soothing to my face. I was most impressed with were the product which lifted all the blackheads and whiteheads to the surface, making it easier to see all the necessary extractions. Then there was the exfoliator which didn't have the usual sand-like texture, it was more like a cream and when it dried you lightly rub it off the skin and it takes the dead skins cells along with it. It was gross and amazing at the same time. You just felt so much cleaner! Then there was an incredible calming and hydration mask with help my sore and previously dry face.

Currently my face is slightly red, but not as red as it usually is after a facial. My awesome chin pimple (which looked like it was just going to become a permanent fixture on my face) had also instantly looked better after my session.

I can't wait to see my face after a few days to see the real results.

SUMMER HERE I COME!

Where: Sonyla's Beauty Spot (02) 9633 4115- Shop 2, 5 Hilltop Rd Merrylands NSW

Cost: $75

Guy "Like's it like..." sushi!

Yes I saw Guy Sebastian Sunday afternoon sushi at Sushi Roll in World Square. Steve and I walked in, just thinking about Bento boxes and there's Guy Sebastian at the Sushi train. So then we decided to share the train with the Fro-man (minus the fro). There were plenty of random looks around the restaurant, however they were more like..."I think I went to school with that guy look."

I thought about taking secret photos of him, but then I was like you know what, it's Sunday and the man just wants some lunch. No one likes it when people are taking photos of them chowing down, it's just not cool.

So we msged our friends instead and this is when you see how different you and your partner can be.

My very quick and witty friend just stated; "kat did whaaat". Which sums up the moment.
Steve's friend, "You should reach out for the same sushi dish and sing "What about me, it isn't fair. You've had enough now I want me ". Quirky response yes, will we go to a sushi restaurant together? No.

P.S.- Dude has an awesome tat on his left arm.

Kat and 'The City'

Now I've always been one to avoid the Laguna Beach alumni, but there was just something about Whitney Port's 'The City' that drew me in. So Saturday night, Steve was working and I just wanted to not think and so I began my 'Whit' marathon...

After a few episodes I was hooked and determined to watch the whole season in one night. Whitney is such a lovely person and I also finally found out why Olivia Palermo was 'famous'.

I feel in love with the fashion and the music that was featured on the show, I was also very glad that the Australians on the show didn't have sub-titles!Surprisingly many Australian artists were featured throughout the show which was AWESOME! My current girl-crush Jess hart (Aust. Seafolly Model) was also on the show for 2 minutes. It filled the void in my life that 'Sex and The City' had left. So I am now officially hooked!

The major bonus is that Speidi (the most irritating people in the world) are yet to be seen! This show is the best!

One step closer to being the female Bond, James Bond.

You will soon learn of my obsession with 007...
How did I get one step closer? I attended a Defensive Driving Coarse on Saturday at the Eastern Creek raceway (yes on the 30 degree day).
I was invited by Elleni from Galmatic a company who aims to educate women on their cars, how to look after them and how they work.They also run 2 hour workshop on the general maintenance of your car, incl. how to change your Tyre- a very skill if you like to drive through parking areas with a lot of speed humps and just fly over them in your mum's 1990 Toyota Seca (trust me- you WILL need to know how to change ata tyre).

This driving coarse was such a great experience, Mark (the man with the crap load of driving experience and the instructor) took us through some road rules that you knew about, but also weren't quite sure about. Vehicle safety was the biggest wake up call, we can't just assume that since we're in car we'll be okay. In fact, the only difference between cars and motorcycles is the bonnet and the boot, the side panels are just full of air. So learning how to drive defensively could save lives.

There was also a practical component to the day, so this meant that I was able to take my Astra (Ella) onto the track- and boy was she excited! It was then that I really understood the difference between doing 40km and 80km. Without other cars on the road, you realise how fast 80km is and how much damage it could do.

So the main lesson of the day is (as obvious as it is) obey the road rules, don't get distracted by the mobile or by your own awesome singing, pay attention to the roads and DO THE SPEED LIMIT. You stop a lot quicker at 40km than at 80km.

Sorry to get all preachy, but as someone who has lost a loved one from a car accident it's so important to look after yourself as well as others in the road. Ask yourself, is your life (or someone else's) worth the rush?