Feb 21 2010

The lesser known issues with losing weight

The title of this post is technically incorrect – there is no “wrong” time to lose weight. But there is the “worst” time to lose weight, and that’s inbetween seasons. Currently we’re approaching the end of summer, and about to head into the cooler months. It’s still hot, but none of the stores are selling any summer gear. The sales are over, and it’s all about the winter stuff now.

Yesterday working at Soundwave festival was a debacle. I didn’t realise yet just how loose my board shorts were, so put them on at home, jumped in the car and headed to Brisbane. Thankfully I’d packed my denim shorts for later (in case it got a bit cooler). After just 1/2 hour of working at Soundwave, I had to change. The board shorts had loosened up with a bit of wear, and were pretty much useless for public attire. I changed, and sweated it out with my denims for the rest of the day (although I hadn’t packed the belt, and was really pushing my luck).

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Feb 21 2010

Photo of the day

52/365 - Raindrops on palm fronds

We had a bit of rain this morning that quickly cleared up and left us with a beautiful sunny day. Later in the morning I was hanging some clothes on the line and saw all these beautiful rain drops on a palm frond on the ground. Instantly dropped the clothes basket and got my camera so I could take the pic before they dried up and disappeared forever.