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Just saying 'Thank you' to Faye for her comments. Our vet advised us to get a rescue dog. He said they knew! Glad to hear of your success story! A happy, contented dog brings so much love.
Maggie wrote: "Hi all, the National Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention is currently being developed by the National Mental Health Commission.The Commission is seeking input from all Australian..."
Maggie I attempted to do the survey but it timed me out within 1 or 2 minutes, on the second page, I will try again tomorrow. I know how important it is because I have a personal horror story about psychiatric wards and my son's partner suffers from bi-polar disorder.
I am on a massive re-readathon I guess you could call it!! I dunno if its cause I am tired due to all the training I am doing at the moment therefore I don't feel overly adventurous or what but I am enjoying revisiting some stories that I really enjoyed first time round and I might even read some I didn't to get a second opinion. Has anyone else gone through periods of reading like this or am I loco?? lol you can say it if I am lol
Jessy wrote: "I am on a massive re-readathon I guess you could call it!! I dunno if its cause I am tired due to all the training I am doing at the moment therefore I don't feel overly adventurous or what but I a..."No Jessy you're not loco at all. I think it's a good thing.
there are some books at home I would love to revisit. Some of my old Stephen King and Dean Koontz books but I have bought sooo many books in the past year - still unread - that I feel I need to get through them first (they are piling up):(
Jessy wrote: "I totally understand that Mish"How are you going with the training Jessie? and what exactly are you doing...is it running?
Running, weights and shot put training. So its pretty mixed I also do aqua aerobics on Saturdays have lost about 40 kgs
ooo you sound so motivated.... I'm such a lazy lazy person I seriously wish I did more exercise then just walking my dog!
but congrats on the 40Ks!
but congrats on the 40Ks!
Not really motivated as such just decided that I wanted more for myself and decided to do it until.... I'm not on a diet, I don't eat low fat food I just move 6 sometimes 7 times a week that's all there is too it for me.
Oh Jessy that’s fabulous – Well done to you :D
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And enjoy your reading....it's wonderful:)
Jessy wrote: "I am on a massive re-readathon I guess you could call it!! I dunno if its cause I am tired due to all the training I am doing at the moment therefore I don't feel overly adventurous or what but I a..."I had one of those moments once Jess and re-read every Tim Winton, it was great, like spending time with old friends, and I found myself liking books I hadn't liked on the first read. Congrats on the weight loss,that really is a lot!
Jessy wrote: "Running, weights and shot put training. So its pretty mixed I also do aqua aerobics on Saturdays have lost about 40 kgs" Thats amazing, fantastic work!
this only happened like an hour ago so I'm still rather angry and feel like venting!
some lady ran up the back of my pretty new Oscar (my car) while I was stopped at and intersection, Oscar now has some horrible wounds and I have a huge headache.
I'm a car lover, and Oscar is my baby I'm so very upset that he is hurt and that someone hurt him
some lady ran up the back of my pretty new Oscar (my car) while I was stopped at and intersection, Oscar now has some horrible wounds and I have a huge headache.
I'm a car lover, and Oscar is my baby I'm so very upset that he is hurt and that someone hurt him
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some lady ran up the back of my pretty new Oscar (my car) while I was stopped at and intersection, Oscar now ha..."
Oh Melanie, that's terrible! I hope you got all her details? Did you get yourself checked out, as you have a bad headache? You might have some whiplash? Take it easy *hugs*
yea I have it all sorted with the insurance claim already, didnt go to the doctors Im home now and I plan on buying some awesome tights and books to make me feel better
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You go girl!!!! Glad you're feeling ok, and will feel better after your purchases:) I hope Oscar is feeling ok too;D
Sounds like you deserve a treat, Melanie!! Hope you'll be ok, and poor Oscar :(
well I bought three books
and two more pairs of leggings to go with my others...because they are so awesome Im showing you
I have/coming in the mail
and two more pairs of leggings to go with my others...because they are so awesome Im showing youI have/coming in the mail
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Ok, I'm not really much of a self promoter but I can't help but say I'm really happy with my most recent post where I confess my Reader sinshttp://literary-exploration.com/liter...
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http://literary-exploration.com/liter...-..."
Great post KL! Very interesting:)
Michael wrote: "Ok, I'm not really much of a self promoter but I can't help but say I'm really happy with my most recent post where I confess my Reader sinshttp://literary-exploration.com/liter...-..."
It is...great post Michael.
Ps couldn't post on this one so I posted on the KL blogs
Michael wrote: "Weird that you couldn't"Sorry should’ve explained further - It’s at my end. I’m having computer issue atm.
It’s freezing up so I just went to your blogs that I’m following & posted it there.
Michael wrote: "You should be following both ;)"I know! but you didn't tell me about the other one until today
Okay all done - I'm following :)
I didn't announce it till the 1st of May
Danielle wrote: "Maggie wrote: "Hi all, the National Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention is currently being developed by the National Mental Health Commission.The Commission is seeking input from..."
Danielle, did you have any luck the second time you tried the survery? I know you can access is via the BeyondBlue website - it's featured on their home page tight near the top.
And to anyone else who hasnt seen it before, please consider completing the National Survey on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention - only takes a few minutes and could help make a difference.
Maggie wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Maggie wrote: "Hi all, the National Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention is currently being developed by the National Mental Health Commission.The Commission is s..."
Yes I did Maggie, for anyone else who wants to do it I would suggest previewing the questions and preparing your answers first.
Melanie wrote: "well I bought three books
and two more pairs of leggings to go with my others...because they..."The first and last pair are so good!
I'm going to very soon purchase my friends book http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/85... Frank is a good friend and writes his novels in rhyme.
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The Brubury Tales by Frank Mundo
Sounds good David:)
Michael wrote: "Ok, I'm not really much of a self promoter but I can't help but say I'm really happy with my most recent post where I confess my Reader sinshttp://literary-exploration.com/liter...-..."
You want MORE!?!?
So what you’re saying here is ‘thanks Mish but you are hiding something and unless you confess more, you are not forgiven” is that it? ;)
Michael wrote: "Correct"Good grief…let me think about it and I’ll put something down without sounding like crazy woman…lol
@ Brenda, you got off nicely ;)
My day started with a broken television, but that's nothing, compared to your list... Life has its trials: enjoy every happy moment. :)
Of course! Hope she's soon out of the woods, and thriving!
Hope the rest of the week brings you good news and solves all your problems :)
That's wonderful! Best of luck! :)
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Oh no Carmel, that is awful!!!! I hope Bianca is ok??? And I thought those white ants had been totally gotten rid of?
Just read further down, glad you've heard from her...such a worry when they're so far away!
Vote for your favourite 3 Australian books on the ABC's 10 Books to Read Before You Die competitionhttp://www.abc.net.au/arts/aussiebook...
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I do hope she's well enough to go, she's been so excited about that! But on the other hand, she doesn't want to take any risks either!
Hope you can get rid of the whiteants for good this time! Certainly don't want them travelling to the house:(
Great to hear your daughter's had good news, Carmel!
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The Commission is seeking input from all Australians on what information should be included in the Report Card to drive change,
and help improve the lives of people experiencing mental health issues or who are at risk of suicide, and the lives of their families and carers.
Your opinion will help to shape the first and future Report Cards.
The community survey is open for feedback from Saturday 28th of Apriluntil Tuesday 8th of May 2012 at www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/rep....
The survey is available in multiple languages. We encourage you to distribute this email widely throughout your networks.
The National Mental Health Commission looks forward to your support and interest in this important initiative. For more information please visitwww.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au.
PLEASE PLEASE can you take a few minutes (like about 5) to complete this online survey if you have any experience or knowledge of mental health? It needs to be completed by 8th May. AND forward it to any of your friends / family that may be able to help too. Thanks so much.