How to be a supportive wifey.....

 Ever since Nathan and I started dating I have always supported him in anything he set his mind too.

First it was his music. He is a fantastic musician, whether it be the guitar, drums, piano or writing his own songs. I have bought him a couple instruments over the last couple years, don’t exactly know what they do as they are weird pedals, but he appeared to love them. He in turn wrote and composed the song for me to walk down the aisle too at our wedding, it made our day soo much more special.

 After the wedding, he then started to take up exercising as a hobby. Started with the gym, and then boxing. I guess the UFC had a large impact on him wanting to do this. He was really good at it, however he unfortunately become sick and couldn’t continue the boxing unfortunately without causing harm to himself. I will go into those trials and tribulations on another day.

So after hanging up the gloves, the running started. It started with a couple Km's and then 10, 15, 20 and then in Jan 2010, he completed his first Marathon. I was extra proud of him and surprisingly he didn’t look like he was going to die after running 42km.

In addition to the running came the triathlons. He has now competed in a few tri's and in the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon a couple weekends ago. I even decked my self out with supporter gear, made my own t-shirt "my husband tri's harder", which people though was super and asked to take photos of it. The only downside of this sport is the starting times. I could think of better things to be doing at 4am in the morning, eg. sleeping than getting up to go and watch hundreds of men run around in tight pants with no underwear on (that scares me). I was super sick last weekend, however still got up at 4 to go and cheer for him (i sounded like a frog from the sidelines though).

How I figured out the tell tale signs of what his next sport would be was by the magazines in the toilet:

Music Guides -> UFC/Boxing -> Running Magazines -> Triathlon

Now, tips on how to be a supportive wifey

1. Pretend they are children, and take sunscreen where ever you go if they are into sport related activities.
2. Always have the camera charged
3. Make sure you have enough space for photos on the camera. (don’t do what I did and tell Nathan to slow down 100m from the finish line as I haven’t got space on the camera to capture him finishing 42km)
4. Don’t be afraid to show your support, make a t-shirt, make a sign, scream, yell and clap for them
5. Don’t stay in bed as it might be to early to get up, you might miss something special and you will kick yourself after.
6. Buy them presents to encourage their hobby, they will then be happy to know your supportive of what they are doing.
7. Bake for them (that makes anyone happy :) )

Also, I wouldnt change the 4am wake-ups, the travelling or anything else for that matter, I love my husband to bits, and will always be there to support him :)

Well thats all I can think of now

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Stace

How does one get their mojo back?

Exercising mojo I mean...

At the start of 2010 I competed in my first 10km run and a half marathon. I lost a lot of weight and felt fantastic.

However in July I had my gallbladder out and didn't exercise for 3 weeks before the surgery and then I wasn't allowed to for 8 weeks after. My excitement and enthusiasm for the running or anything exercise related has completely gone. It's been a bit over 6 months now since the surgery, and I can't use that as a excuse anymore. But how does one get back into it?

I'm starting to not feel happy as I know I should be doing at least walking, but I can't get myself to do it. Off to the US in 39 days and I can't wear a bikini in las Vegas or anywhere for that matter at the moment.

I might get up early tomorrow morning before work and go for a walk/run to the corniche.

Who knows the mojo might just come back quicker than I anticipate

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Stace

USA here we come!!!!

Who would have though planning a two week holiday to the States based around my husband doing a triathlon would be so hard. I'm trying to find us nice places to stay in the right areas, but what the he'll do I know about all of this. If I had my way we would be staying in the ritz carlton or trump towers but unfortunately that's not the case. If we were only going to one city we could, but we are going to new York, Orlando, las Vegas and then onto Los Angeles.

Reading all the different reviews on trip advisor on both hotels and things to do, my head is swarming with all the different possibilities!!! And for me making a decision for dinner is hard enough let alone 4 different flights, hotels and things to do. I might have the husband have a look and see what he comes up with, could be interesting.

However the only thing set in stone is that we are getting remarried in Vegas! And that was the husband's idea. Can't wait to get married by Elvis.

40 days!

Anyways off to work
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Stace

my quest towards baking perfection

When it comes down to things, im a slight, ok maybe a big perfectionist when it comes to baking. If it isnt perfect I don't want anyone to eat it or even see it. Above is some of my creations of which I put alot of effort and love into as they were for friends and family. My dream one day is to own my own bakery, for all my cakes and cup cakes and just basically anything delicious. I taught myself how to make fondant for the cakes and that was interesting, there was many tears, and maybe a mini breakdown in the kitchen one day. But I think they look fab, let me know what you think.


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Stace

On days like these.....

Today is my Mother's birthday. 

I tend to get a bit more emotional due to the fact im not there and can here all the family having fun in the background, its a big price we pay for living overseas. However skype plays a big part in ensuring i dont miss out on all the family functions as i got to see everyone on Christmas Day, even though i cried like a big baby. Being the only girl, im very close to my mum and love her to bits :)

Back to work today, still sick and would much rather stay in bed and no nothing like i have been the whole weekend. Im hoping to come home to a home cooked meal from Hubby as he is off work today, but we will wait and see with that one.

Our working days in Abu Dhabi are Sunday - Thursday. Bit different to the rest of the world, which on some occasions is a bit confusing. However when I first moved to the UAE five years ago the weekdays were Saturday - Wednesday with Thursday/Friday off. But magically that all changed the weekend I arrived here, I think they heard I was coming and didnt want to confuse me.

Anyways off to work
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Stace

to blog or not to blog

I decided to create a blog, not because I have an exciting life (far from it) but just to write down everything that's going on which my be exciting, boring, funny, sad or stupid. A few months ago I was told by my "head doctor" that i have a severe case of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). However some people in the past thought i was a little crazy, hence while at work i cordoned the name "Crazy Stacey" which then turned into crazy. Sometimes i did feel like that, not having any control over anything is quite hard, especially when it effects your relationships with people you love dearly, especially your husband. Anyways, I'm doing my best to control it with regular visits to my doctor and some "happy pills". For the first time in months yesterday i didn't take my medication til later in the day, and oh my god did i notice how easily i became frustrated by the smallest things! 


Anyways onto more happy topics - my husband and I were named god-parents this morning!! YAY!! However the most amazing thing about it was that we were there via Skype!! Unfortunately we weren't able to be in Australia in person, so we woke up at 5am and skyped in. I didn't have our video on as i looked like crap, as one does when they first wake up. I cant describe how happy I am as I love the little monkey as much as i would my own child, however i don't have any kids, so he gets 100% of my love at the moment. I really miss you kj and your ma and pa too.


My Husband and I came from Perth in Australia to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates 5 years ago. I love it!! I couldn't think of being in a better place. I will go into more detail in the coming days on Abu Dhabi


Anyways
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Stace