Thursday, 6 September 2012

Priscilla, Performances and Packages in the Post

I can't believe Thursday has rolled around already.

What makes me thankful today  ?

Today, our boys primary school had their biennial concert. The boys' class performed 'Happy Feet', in cute little Penguin costumes. (Unfortunately we were not allowed to take photos at the Theatre but the teacher has.)

They were first up of 19 acts . Every class, including Special Education, performed their act in the local Regional Theatre Centre {$15 a ticket for parents & guests...though tickets we just purchased for another Big Band show for my Father-in-law were $75 each)

Every child was attired in magnificent costumes, performing songs from stage and movie shows. They even had a commentary box with 'David' and 'Margaret' from ABC giving a sophisticated and heartfelt critique of next act. There was enthusiastic dancing and even cartwheels across the stage ;-).

I think they saved the best act till last, "Priscilla" (sans bus)- OMG it was a sight to see. All the girls & boys (Yr5-6 I think) including their male hairy legged teacher in drag dresses , wigs, high heels and makeup. There was roars of laughter and very enthusiastic clapping at the end. I don't know how they talked the boys into it o_O.

I'm so thankful I got to attend and we could change the time of my chemo tomorrow so the boys could perform in both shows. We will drive down to Sydney early tomorrow. The timing was perfect too because I feel best of all this week.


In the post yesterday I received a package from Lily Bliss to you. They are my new memory foam 'boobs' and two soft comfy bras. Lily has helped me so much already and has changed the way I now look at myself in the mirror of my mind ...


I have a long way to go before I feel comfortable with my body again. In some way , I'd be happy to go boob-less and bra-less but there is such an expectation that I conform to the norm.

I roared with laughter yesterday at Eden's vlog, I'm sure you have no doubt seen it.Oh, the pressure we put on ourselves to be perfectly loved.


I'd actually like to skip Friday because TGIF it is not ; I don't want deal with my third chemo tomorrow.

If you are on Facebook - can you take a minute to vote for Lily -under Home services - I'd be most thankful



 Thankful Thursday

Ha-ha -I forgot to be VERY thankful that we get free babysitting tonight because the children are performing tonight from 7pm and required to be at school from 6pm to 8.30pm. We send them to school in PJ's - The theatre is in walking distance to school .

We get to go out for dinner in between ( ~ the evening show is sold out and to be fair to working parents we didn't get tickets to both shows)

The teacher is going to give them a pizza party for dinner after their performance and put them back in Pj's. We just pickup and take them home to bed - how awesome is that.

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That is totally awesome - I like it!

Very happy that you have been able to form a relationship with Lily that is so beneficial to you. Good luck with the chemo tomorrow and I hope the side effects aren't too much. Will be thinking of you Trish. xx
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Oh love u are doing to well, hope chemo isnt so harsh tomz on you. Rock that bra or not you do what you are comfy with. xx Will check out Lily on Fb.
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Totally awesome! and I'm glad you came up with an alternative title.
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Yay for the arrangement of getting tthe kids to school in pjs and back again!
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Any day my kidlets don't show up at school in their PJ's is a good day. This morning, although I had somehow nagged them into getting their uniforms on, I did the school run in my PJ's. Getting dressed was just too hard!

I like the bra, Trish. It looks uber-comfy. Don't feel pressured to wear it, though. Conformity is overrated. I've gone my whole life without boosies (I'm a pirate's dream - I have a sunken chest), and the only problems I've ever had are finding a swimsuit to fit, and occasionally being mistaken for a transvestite. And as I can't swim well, and gay men keep giving me fabulous handbags, it's really not that bad.

What is bad is how scary chemo is. Stay strong, Trish. Once it's over, you'll be good as new, if not better. You can do this. We believe in you. Hey, you've already made it to the third round! Hugs and prayers for you. xxxooo.
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That show sounds great Trish, what parent doesn't burst with pride upon seeing their kids on stage?! How awesome of them to do the PJs and dinner thing, very well planned.

Hang onto that positivity, the alternative is not worth thinking about. I hope your chemo session was bearable today, and I'll make sure I vote for Lily! :-)
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A male teacher in drag???! Would've loved to have seen that!
So glad that you bought Lily's services to our attention. Sounds like she does amazing work for those who need it.
Sending you love and strength for your chemo today xxx
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If only our kids got to dress as penguins for their dance concert - I have to make sure my 6yo is wearing black undies for when she 'shakes her bottom' in the dance. Yikes.

Thanks for commenting on my blog - sounds like you guys have been through the wringer too. Hope the chemo is bearable today.
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Your kids' school sounds awesome!
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Memory foam boobs. What will they think of next? I hope the chemo is as kind as possible to you tomorrow.
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Your kids concert sounds adorable! I'd pay to see a Priscilla rendition! I hope the chemo was ok and you are having a restful weekend xxx
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'Happy feet' in penguin costumes sounds great, I'd love to see that! I watched my first school play last month and it was so much fun. I expected to get bored and just watch out for my child, but no, all the kids were fantastic and I enjoyed the whole 90minutes of it.
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I have voted and I'm so pleased there is an amazing service out for there people in need of some tender loving care. Just buying lingerie from a department store is a vile enough experience for people who aren't dealing with trauma from illness and post-surgery.

Look forward to seeing penguins too! x
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The school of your kids must be such a great one! I wish there were schools like that in my country as well...
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