It's my party!

No not even, there's no party.....lol but it IS my birthday today! I wish there was a party but I'm miles away from home and any attempt at a real birthday celebration without my family and friends just seems to make it more dismal. The plan this time last year was to watch Friday Night Lights all night long so that I would sleep through my birthday and not miss being at home and or with my friends....it didn't work...and I was  called out by my friends (who at the time were here teaching too) for a dinner and a chocolate sponge cake that was made from scratch at their house with their two kids, the Pastor and another colleague. Its kinda sad because none of them are here now (I work at a hard school so staff turn over is high)....and I miss them too....

But don't worry! This is not a depressing post...lol I don't do this so y'all can feel sorry for me....not this year...I'm grown....27 years old to be exact (by the way I don't feel that old....I feel like I don't know anything....or maybe only a smidge more than what I did when I was 22) bro I'm closer to 30 than I am to 20......but it's all good! This year I have decided that I will have a GREAT birthday by myself....I will cook something that I want to eat and enjoy it (like most of you girls out there on a health kick, I have been doing the same too), I am going to take a walk and take some photos...I might even dress up when I go into town and post some letters and I will put my boots on and dance to Ne-yo's "Everything Tonight" even if I am by myself I am going to have fun...cause like I said in the previous post....LIFE'S GOOD! I already received a special gift via email from my bestie Emma.... don't you think it's the cutest?

She also went through all the trouble to make and record me a lil birthday rap! I wish I could show you guys cause it made me laugh so much.... and she made me one last year (below)....Man I'm not even gonna front. I'm so blessed to have good people in my life.

Last year I also received a little box of goodies from my sister some of my college sisters...It was so cute because we met up during the Easter holidays and watched "The Last Song" and they all found cute carved turtles because it reminded them of the last time we were together...I got a lil Elvis mirror (I love Elvis!), lollies, letters and a Friends DVD....that was  my lil guaranteed "laugh out loud" dose needed when missing home.

Okay so I started typing this blog post last night and I thought I would finish it off today by telling you how my day went.

I woke up early and went for a walk like I said I would....I took my camera (and have pics that I will post up soon). I went to town and posted mail and some cash for my Mami and Aunty's Mother Day....I swear there is nothing better than getting a card when money falls out...even if its $5 its just soooo good to see the magic drop! 

I saw a pretty boy in Farmer Jacks (yes I'm for real that's the name of the supermarket) and really that is gold in itself...ask my old house mate Catherine.....we are sooo starved for eye candy out in the bush. He was like a half cast islander in his dirty mining outfit looking for some laundry powder.... I should have offered to wash them.....Okay lets not go that far :P it was just someone new to notice :)

When I arrived home I got a visit from Miss Karen...she wanted to give my something and places two notes in my hand. I was like "What's this for? No please take it, I don't need it" and she insisted. She said "I know you're not poor but the Holy Spirit prompted me to give you this" and I said "It's my birthday today"......(last year I didn't want to tell anyone). She also prayed for me...and that was a wonderful gift too!

Then I was chatting in gmail to my friend Emma and we got the video chat working because for some reason my Skype would install. So I got to see and talk to her! 

Then my new couch arrived. Its all soft and pretty and it will encourage me to use my lounge space since I usually stick to my room cause its pretty big.....then I went with some other friends to take all these bags of clothes that were left in my house to the tip...and I found a dress that I liked amongst it!

After I signed into facebook and received lovely birthday messages I also found a video my old house mate and brother had made me. It is so nice seeing people from home.

Needless to say; I had a GREAT day! I don't know if it was the power of positive thinking....but SOMETHING went right. And even though I'm away from home I feel loved, blessed and happy. 

P.S. As it is now, I share my birthday with two friends...now I gotta share it with Mariah and Nicks twins!!! I wonder how she went during labour?

Big Love

Falala Mele xo

Also Congratulations to Susalie of Babydoll Vanity Box she was the lucky winner of the Broome Moonlight Pearl Earring giveaway....Thanks to everyone who entered and don't worry...I already have some stuff for the next giveaway....I love it...when I'm out shopping now I think...Hmmm what would they like?

New Feature: What she's wearing in Victoria and Samoa

Meet Malo, or affectionately known as Lo. This girl has been a never ending supply of great stories, hugs, kind words and giggles since the moment we met during college. I wanted to start a new feature to give you guys a break from my face and also because it is something that I really enjoy whilst reading other blogs. I'm so happy she agreed to be my first style feature sister....she really does inspire me with her natural beauty...you see her heart when she smiles and when I look at how much she loves herself....it reminds me to do the same. I know you guys will love her as much as I do....her smile is infectious and whether she's by herself or in a crowd, this lady stands out!

People say that personal style should reflect your personality. So if its possible can you describe yourself in 10 words?

Confident, Different, Dresses to suit MY BODY Simple and Classy.

What is the greatest staple in your wardrobe?

Leggings!! I am a total Leggings freak now!! Dress it up, dress it down – long or short...it goes with anything!!

When you want work it, what do you wear?

I love to wear anything low cut or off the shoulder! I like to wear clothes that accentuate my best assets...so breasts and booty are my best!! And I have sexy eyes, so it’s important to wear the right eye shadow too!!

What is something you have always wanted to buy or wear, but have never found?

I have always wanted to wear skinny jeans...but I know I can never pull them off! And I mean pull them off me when I am done wearing them! LOL...That is why I love wearing leggings!! Easy to put on and easy to take off!! LOL...

How do you embrace your curves?

I LOVE MY CURVES!! Just because you’re a curvy woman does not mean you need to put on those sweat pants and oversize tee. Not unless you stretch the neck of the oversize tee so it’s off the shoulder and swap those sweat pants with a pair of tights!!
But seriously...I never used to like being a big girl but I have learned to change my attitude. Now I like to wear stuff that flatters my wobbly bits. I love dresses, nice tops, jeans etc...I love to show what I have now rather than hide what I don’t have!!

Picture this: At the time you wear something and you think it’s the baddest shit going, but then later you’re like OMG? WTF? Would you care to describe if this has ever happened to you.

Oh its happened often!! Makes me want to crawl into a cave and just hide...I went through a phase at church when I was about 15 and I would always wear the traditional Samoan pea because I could never find nice looking clothes for me. I was always jealous of my besties cause they always looked hot, while I looked NOT!! lol...so I wore the Samoan outfits to hide it...but I could never find anything to match their clothes!! But then I realised that I was unhappy with myself because I was comparing...and when I stopped comparing...I realised I looked pretty dam fine no matter what I wore LOL!!

There was also this one time where I thought I was pretty cool wearing fake NIKE and ADIDAS from the Homebush markets and then I was picked on because the NIKE tick was the other way around...BADDEST SHAME!! LOL...but you know, you just deal with it and move on...a new day comes...and you are yesterdays news for real!!

What is something daring that you want to introduce to your wardrobe?

I actually want to introduce more bright and vibrant colors to my wardrobe! I am slowly becoming more comfortable in doing this...but I am such a black fanatic! I have so many black items of clothing because it is such a slimming color of course!! BUT, I am trying out new stuff...floral...pinks, blues etc...I am loving all this experimenting!!

What is the one thing (clothes, makeup or whatever) that transforms you (into sexy you, smart you, confident you or glamour you) when you wear it?

MMmmmm...this is a hard question...
Sexy me – Low cut tops and bronzer totally make me feel sexy...
Smart me – I have to say putting on heels make me feel professional and smart. Something about that extra bit of height that makes me feel like I have that much more of an advantage over another person I am competing with.
Confident me – Wearing Leggings!! Curvy women pull them off better than skinny ones...nothing wrong with showing a little booty!!
Glamour me – Bronzer and Purple Eye Shadow!! Also, off the shoulder tops are hot or split sleeved tops!! Awesome outfit for the clubs!!

Any tips or secrets you want to share about shopping or plus fashion style?

I learned that cardigans are a must if you have a problem with your arms like I do. You don’t need to shop expensive to look amazing...As much as I love places like City Chic, My Size, Autograph and Dream Diva, they are terribly expensive and only awesome for sale items!! Target, Best and Less, K-Mart and Big-W are just as awesome and affordable!!
Also, accessorizing is a TOTAL MUST!! You can turn a plain Best and Less Shirt into something fabulous just by throwing a few beads and hoops together!! ACCESSORIZE!! ACCESSORIZE!! ACCESSORIZE!!

No more questions, the floor is yours....any last minute messages and or shout outs to our lovely bloggers and readers?

I wanna shout out to my ladies Mele and Moala...miss you both so much!! REUNION ALREADY!!
Also, to my ladies from L2 and L1 – I miss you all so much!!
Lastly, to all curvy BBWs out there!! Love who you are and everyone else will too!! A confident woman shines more, so be confident and live it up!! Celebrate what you have!!

LG: Life's Good

Hi!
 

 Just wanted to share a few snaps of Broome....Like I said before....it was HOT and very pretty...and I miss it atm because it is..... *clears throat to sing*

"RAINING its pouring, the old man is snoring"

and that is freaking weird because it is usually so dry here (being the desert)....for the last three mornings I have woken up to the sound of rain......partly because I love that sound and it is so foreign out here and also because the rain brings CENTIPEDES and I am scared shitless of them because they are fugly looking creatures, they move so fast, they can be hiding in your bed, shoes or ANYWHERE and they are supposed to HURT like a mo'fo if they bite/sting you (I don't know exactly what they do, and I do not really want to find out).....so I got up and sprayed the doorways and around the floor with insect spray in the hopes of keeping them at bay...and so far so good! 

The rain really poured today.....after a trip into town to restock my groceries (and paying $4 for one red capsicum.....>.< the prices of fresh (if you can call it that) produce out here is ridiculous) and wading through various flooded roads.....I was home....and today I didn't miss anyone or anything....I heated my vegetable and lentil soup, hung up my new jacket (I made it into the Op Shop again) and curled up in my bed and watched Mad Men. 

LG Life's Good <3

Big Love,

Falala Mele xo