It's days like these.....

I often wonder if I will stay in my chosen profession for the rest of my life, to be honest I'm not sure. I have days where I think why am I doing this to myself, and other days where I love what I do. But in all honestly I think it's only human to have these thoughts.


Well today I had one of my classes complete and hand in an assessment task. The brief was to design and make a birthday cake for a special occasion. I was overwhelmed with the talent and creative flair these students displayed thought the making and decorating of their cakes. I am just so proud and thrilled with their end results. So I thought I would show you one of my favourite ones, now remember this was made by a 15 year old!!!!

Not liking what I see

Over a year ago now I saw a photo that horrified me...ok not just one photo, there were hundreds. I was so disgusted with myself, how could I let myself get to this? 

The real trouble came when my little brother was getting married and I bought a lovely designer dress, a bit slinky, a bit of bling, a little bit so not right for my body shape. Well to cut a long story short, I ended up buying 3 dresses. I just wasn't happy in myself. 

So the decision came to lose weight, i was scared of getting diabetes and I was over telling myself you look good, when clearly I didn't. The day came when I made the decision to join WW. I have to say it was the best decision I had ever made. I had previously done JC for 5 months, I lost weight at first but then I was totally over the pre processed food. So WW was a nice change, it was common sense!

I lost over 8kg on WW but I quit, that's me in a nutshell, off I go full steam ahead then I get bored. So yesterday when we went off to a wedding, I wore a cheapo dress, but most importantly I wore my Bridget Jones sucker inners. It was so hot all I could think of was getting into the bathrooms and ripping them off. But I didn't because beauty is pain right?

TODAY the decision has come to get on the bandwagon again and try to get a little bit healthier! My aim by the end of January is to lose 5kg. To be honest I also think that I need something to take my mind off this TTC thing as well.

So today my lovelies, is my first day of a better me, a healthier me, a happier me...and I will be sharing my journey with you all...and just a side note it may make me more accountable if more people know about this little 5kg to lose!

Without further adieu... this is the old Lou..... 

Missy Lou

This business thing is hard work. Remembering to hand out business cards is my big downfall. I have the cutest little business cards, everyone has commented how much they love them, but I forget I have them... whoops.


On Sunday I had another market stall which went well. I have decided to take a different direction and price all my items $10 and under. That way whilst I'm not making a huge amount of profit I have a larger turnover of stock. Oh and the quality of items is a real hit.


I'm also finding I'm having alot of repeat buyers off ebay, which is great! And people contacting me for little clothing parties. 


but what I'm looking for now is a way of 'spreading the word'. And I have no idea! So I started a facebook fan page. So far so good 73 followers...but I need more! So I have opened up a HUGE Christmas Sale and Competition...fingers crossed I can hit 100 followers by January.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missy-Lou-Childrens-Designer-Bargains/136920609669088

Depression

DEPRESSION is not a sign of weakness but a sign that

 you have been trying to be strong for too long. Put this as

 your post if you or someone you know has or has 


suffered from depression. Will you do it and leave it as 


your post for at least an hour? Most people won't,  1 in 3 


of us will suffer at some...... point in our lives. Show your 


support! ♥

Cry Baby

Oh what a cry baby I have turned out to be! This clomid is emotional stuff. But I really can't complain apart from tiredness and crying I am a ME! 


Last night I travelled about an hour in peak hour traffic to visit my friend who has come up from Melbourne, and I cried. CRIED that I love my car, CRIED that I was going to see her, CRIED that her daughter is just a doll, CRIED that I was stuck in peak hour traffic, CRIED that a beautiful some came on the radio...CRIED...no joke! 


So after flooding the car with tears.....I decided to walk today!

Another lost month

Well after being 4 days late.. AF has arrived :( 


Nothing much more to say...shattered...over it.

Do you want a BARGAIN??

I love it when I stumble across a bargain. The other day I was at my beautician and she was telling me about this new way of promoting her business. It's called a Zoupon Cupon. Basically they advertise on tv and the Internet and sell packages at ridiculously low prices. 
So off I went to Zoupon and bought myself a 3 hour beauty pamper which included mani, pedi, eyebrow wax, hair treatment, wash and blow dry and 1 hour massages...all for $39.99!!!!! The great thing is I not only saved $145 the package can be used within a year! There are special deals everyday for Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Adelaide.


So why don't you pop over there and have a look...let me know what you think!!!


http://zoupon.com.au

Market

Well I survived my second market experience! What a day...28 degrees, sunny, setting up by 6.30 m meant that I had to get up at 5am and drive 40 minutes to the venue. But all in all in was extremely successful...I was so flat out I forgot to take a photo until we were half way packed up.....so excuse the photo. And the great news is they want me back...so I will be back in two weeks. Now time to go buy stock.

My 5 minutes of fame

Selling

This Sunday I have a market stall at a huge market up the central coast. I haven't had a stall there before so I'm not too sure how I will go.  I have spent the afternoon conducting a stocktake of goods which I will be taking with me.


I will be selling some stock from my little Designer Children's wear business... I'm just not sure how they will sell there. My may principle of the business is to sell everything $15 and under.


here are some items which I will be selling...

Travel Bug

I love to travel! I have been luck enough to travel overseas numerous times growing up...and twice overseas since DH and I have been married.


After the shocking week I had last week... not to mention year I succumbed to Internet pressure and booked another holiday for next April. But shhhhhh it's a surprise for hubby for his Christmas present! He is going to KILL me when he finds out. DH is money conscious atm...not like me :) 


Did I mention Internet pressure...who wouldn't book a weeks getaway to Malaysia when the flight only cost $800 return for TWO people...massive bargain!


So now I am thinking of ways I could wrap up the tickets for DH for Christmas day...any ideas?