A few things I think are just ace lately. With apologies to Grinspoon.
Sooooo nobody told me that pyjamas that feature leggings are far superior to baggy trousers (not these baggy trousers though, just so you know). I bought a set from H&M and was so disappointed when I put them on and found them rather legging-like. Then when I got into bed and slid my feet down to the bottom, my pants didn’t ride up around my knees. This is genius. No cold calves for me!
Well that’s a lie, there’s plenty of cold everything for me when I have to get out of bed multiple times a night, but what can you do. (I can lock them in their bedroom, yeah?).
Spring is apparently on its way, according to some hardcore Melbournites. Which means I made it through my first winter thanks to ducted heating, and ducted heating.
I’m heading to the PBEvent conference on Thursday, and if I make it through this time without sounding like a sleep-deprived goat, I will consider it a success. I have a costume for the Friday party, plenty of Nurofen, and nobody making me get out of the bed in the middle of the night to give me cold calves. Maybe just the cold shoulder after I deliver my presentation breaking everyone’s hearts and dashing everyone’s dreams. It’s tough being the bearer of bad news, but someone’s gotta do it! (How’s my attempt at a pleasant, neutral face. It looks like murderous rage.)
I have discovered the wonder of Aussie Farmers Direct bringing to my door before I wake up all the things my children demand 400 times a day. And I’ve bitten the bullet and ordered my groceries online a few times now, which streamlines my to-do list like nobody’s business. I was trying to go out and patronise all the people doing good non-supermarkety things, but I had to admit defeat (or order a clone of myself) so some weeks all the supermarket items are belong to me.
I usually avoid watching videos, but you can’t avoid the ice bucket challenge these days. I’ve watched two people get knocked out and that’s about it. Except for this one, which I watched in its entirety, and died laughing. So many new catchphrases for my silly little mouth. I CAN’T SWIM!
I don’t know about you, but a desperate and sad Robin Williams taking his own life has knocked me for a six this week. It feels different to other celebrity deaths, like it’s hit us all hard. This comment on a post about David Letterman remembering him is exactly how I feel. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one feeling so weirdly upset by this:
Also, like a lot of people, I am imposing a moratorium on all things Robin Williams as of this moment. I just… can’t with the constant grief. Over the past week, I’ve broken down in tears at least three times a day, and a good solid ugly-cry after watching ‘Good Morning Vietnam’ last Tuesday. Celebrities die, and it never hits me except in a selfish way (‘Oh damn—no more new work from so-and-so for me to enjoy’). Williams’ death keeps punching me in the fucking gut.
Adam Hills’s response to the Westboro Baptist Church threatening to boycott Robin Williams’s funeral is the best.
And Wil Wheaton at ComicCon giving a young fan advice about handling bullies is spot on.
I watched the first season of True Detective and fangirled out pretttttty hard. I don’t have much time/patience for TV these days, but this show was brilliant. Look at my pathetic excitement on this post – god, even just looking at the picture is making me want to shout “I’m not emotionally ready for this to be over!”
Everything Eden writes is Just Ace every day, but lately her pen has been turbo-charged. I can’t even describe anything of it, so I will direct you to go and read. Everything. As much as you can. But don’t miss This World is So Hard to Live in, People are Dropping Like Flies, and Peaches Dies of an Overdose in Front of Her Son; Smug Mothers Everywhere Polish Their Mirrors. What a life. I love her fiercely.
On a lighter note, this was funny.
Hugzilla says
I watched the first half of Dead Poet’s Society the other night and I can’t bring myself to finish it. I used to cry myself stupid at the end. Now I want to cry myself stupid the whole way through. On the ace side of things, I discovered bubble chocolate recently. That was pretty cool.
Veggie Mama says
I’ve never seen it, but I’ve always meant to. Now I bet I won’t be able to, EVER.
SlapdashMama says
I like all those things too. Yes.
Veggie Mama says
The more the merrier!
Liz @ I Spy Plum Pie says
I watched Aladdin yesterday and that’s about as close to watching a Robin Williams movie I can take at the moment as you don’t actually see him, although it was still pretty heartbreaking.
Otherwise, and excellent list!
Veggie Mama says
Can’t even watch that. I can’t watch anything. Not even clips of him on the news. It’s awful! And weird…
Anne says
I chuckled to myself at the leggings-in-bed revelation… I’ve very recently had the same realisation and there is no going back. I can’t believe it’s taken me (or us) this long! xx
Veggie Mama says
What have I been doing all my life?!
MotherDownUnder says
Ha ha…best ice bucket challenge yet!
Although I think I have been away from the US for too long…I only understood about every third word…I need to plan a trip home and brush up on my American.
Veggie Mama says
OH MY MAHFUCKIN’ GAWD! is all you need to know 😉
Jackie @ Hippie Mumma says
I wear leggings to bed. I figured this little trick out 2 years ago by accident. I thought I bought trackpants from Cotton On and when they arrived they were more like leggings (i think they called them jodphurs but being a horse rider i can assure you they weren’t actually joddies!). Comfy leggings for sleeping are now my winter essential! Kmart do some cheap and comfy ones 🙂
Veggie Mama says
Cannot believe I didn’t know this until now! I don’t know if I’ll ever go back…
Sonia from Sonia Styling says
I’m with you on leggings to bed – best! And I’m very much looking forward to meeting you at PB. I hope you’ll stand next to me… x
Veggie Mama says
only if Kim is bringing the paper bags!
rebecca says
I haven’t gone back since I discovered the tight PJ’s. Life complete.. sorta haha.
rebecca says
p.s nice new layout!
Veggie Mama says
Thanks man! It’s like a party every day here now. Leggings and all.
26 Years & Counting says
A friend just gave me some awesome leggings and they have converted me instantly!!
Veggie Mama says
I can’t believe I didn’t know!
Reannon @shewhorambles says
I’m on board with online groceries these days too ( even though they fuck my order up every single time!). Once a fortnight a lovely lady comes & brings it to my door, I only have to go to the f&v shop each week & I’m good with that. I even ordered new knickers online the other week because sometimes taking the babies shopping is just too hard. If only I could get a haircut at home I’d be set!
I’m not sure if your a fan of Jimmy Fallon but I am. Quite regularly I’ll just fall down a Fallon hole & laugh my ass off. If you like him go Yourube ” Fallon tight pants” & ” Fallon Tatum arm wrestle” they are my favourites. If you hate him just ignore everything I just said.
Um another awesome thing from last week was pikelets with Bonne Maman Caramel Spread & cream. I couldn’t get it in my mouth quick enough! One day I’ll be not such a guts but not today.
Veggie Mama says
I am a fan of all of these things!
Christina King says
Leggings are my favorite.
I may never go back to regular PJ pants.
Veggie Mama says
I’m pretty sure I won’t!
Mermaid says
Oh God I have never understood how pyjama pants are supposed to keep you warm with all that draft potential.
Target thermal leggings (bamboo pref) and a singlet under Peter Alexander slinky nighties here in SE Qld’s “winter”. Sounds fetching no?
Veggie Mama says
Target has thermal leggings? I’m there!
The Plumbette says
I HATE when my pyjama pants ride up my leg. Never knew about the leggings and now it’s freakin Spring. Thanks for the heads up. Will remember for next Winter. x
Veggie Mama says
haha you’ll be thanking me next year!