New Car

So my old 1988 Honda decided to pack it in on Friday night. Was turning into my street and noticed that the temperature was climbing. Pulled into the driveway and turned the engine off. Next thing I knew all the coolant was pouring from underneath the car and across the driveway. Called the RACV and after about a minute he said it was most likely my head gasket. I don't know much about cars, but I know head gasket = $$$. That has lead me to make the decision that it is time for a new car. This and the fact that:

• the roof leaks (water pools in the ceiling of the car and then pours all over my arm.
• the fuel gauge doesn't work (at least it always says it's full)
• the boot doesn't stay open (it needs re-gassing and continually falls on my head)

There are heaps of other things wrong with it, but they are the things that annoy me the most.

I've decided that I would like to buy a new car. This is something that I'm very excited about. I'm not 100% decided on what I want yet. On Saturday we went and looked at lots of cars (new and second hand) and took a few for a test drive.

At the moment I'm leaning towards a Corolla.

I haven't looked at a Mazda 3 yet, but I was thinking about checking it out too. We test drove a Ford Fiesta (fun, but very cramped) and a Nissan Micra (no guts). I would love to get a VW, but I can't afford a new one and all the second hand ones are in awful condition.

I fell sick at the prospect of spending that amount of money, but I know it will be money well spent. I have about half saved, so while I would have to take out a loan, it wouldn't be too big.

Mibo - how cute are these little guys!

Andy saw these a few weeks back and bought them for me! They're from a UK company called Mibo. Basically you print them out onto card and fold them up! I've only done mine on A4 printer paper using my own printer. I think you could get even better results by using card and a better quality printer.

I was spoilt and Andy got them all for me! I LOVE THEM!

My inspiration...

My Zumba instructor, Leila (hope she doesn't mind me putting her photo here). I'm trying to exercise more. I even just went for a run! =) And it's not so much looking like her (though I wouldn't mind some abs), I wish I could just learn to dance like she can!!

Jasper!

Yesterday I spent the day with my sis. Lots of fun! We decided we wanted to make a Jasper calendar. Hehe. Here are some of the shots. And yes, we did put little outfits on our dog. *hangs head in shame*

We're off here...

We're off here on Sunday afternoon, http://www.ti-treevillage.com.au/, for 2 nights. We've stayed here once before and it was lovely.Nothing super fancy. Can't wait for the spa and to snuggle in front of the open fire.

Can't wait to relaxxxxxx!

Preparations...

I always have trouble entertaining myself on the holidays. I try to make plans to do things, as otherwise I would sit around and do nothing. One thing I do enjoy though is getting myself ready for the next term (I'm somewhat of a work-a-holic). This time around we're studying Asia. I popped down to Victoria Street today and picked up some AWESOME things to turn into a display. I can't wait to put them up. I will take some photos when I'm done. I started by making a heading for the back wall. I'm quite proud of myself. I found a font on the interwebs and then carefully hand drew the text.

North Melbourne Market and recent knitting

Yesterday I went to the North Melbourne Market with my 2 aunts. They had an awesome deal - 30% off any Thread Den class booked on the day. I'd been wanting to do one for AAAAAAGES, so I took it as a sign. It's on in a few weeks and I'll be making this dress.


I also got these really gorgeous earrings at the market by Oh Dear. So so cute!



I think I posted on twitter a while back that I was knitting a cowl. Well I quickly finished it and have sewn it up. I think it looks awesome.

And finally this is my latest project. It's a scarf for Andy.