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mamabearcat · 6 years ago

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Keys to Her Heart Ch 2

CHAPTER TWO

Natsu caught a glimpse of a long shiny gold braid as it swung in mid-air, and couldn't help grinning to himself in the semi-darkness. He was going to get to meet his mysterious woman after all!

He admired the heart shaped view of her behind in her jeans as she leaned across the front seat to grab a small backpack, and then winced in sympathy as she banged the back of her head on the opening of the car door. Rubbing her head, and muttering to herself, she turned and seeing him, immediately stopped in her tracks.

"Oh no, not you", she groaned audibly.

Natsu laughed aloud. "Not the response I usually get, but I'll take it. Ms Heartfilia, I presume?"

Lucy sighed. Was she doomed to continually embarrass herself in front of this man? She had always been clumsy, often because her thoughts seemed to move faster than her body, but today her timing seemed particularly bad.

Pushing her glasses back firmly on her slightly freckled nose, she walked forward into the light, her cheeks flaming. Natsu felt a queer sensation whoop in his stomach. The yellow-toned overhead lighting from the car park seemed to give her hair a golden halo, and made her pale face seem almost translucent, apart from the rosy glow of her blush. As she walked towards him, a gentle drizzle began to fall, adding diamond star sparkles to her hair. Her clear brown eyes were the colour of rich caramel, shot with amber flecks, and he felt as if he could dive into them, fall into their depths, and never come up for air. He gulped and was almost ashamed to hear a soft whine escaping from the back of his throat.

Lucy thrust her small hand out towards him in a business-like manner. "I hope I didn't hold up the beginning of the tour Mr.?"

He swallowed. Taking her smaller hand in his for the second time today, Natsu went to shake it gently, but was surprised at her firm grip and the steady way her eyes remained on his. He grinned. He hated it when people gave limp handshakes with no pressure – Ms. Heartfilia was a woman who took no prisoners. "Dragneel, but you can call me Natsu. Everyone around here does."

"I see. So where is the rest of the tour?" Lucy looked around her, expecting to see a group milling around in the carpark somewhere. "I thought I was late!" Noticing her slight anxiety, Natsu was quick to reassure her.

"Don't worry. We weren't quite ready to leave yet anyway. They're all inside at the moment, finishing up on dinner. If you're a fast eater, you might have time to join them."

"Oh, I'm not hungry..." she began to say, but was called out on the fib by the loud rumble from her stomach. Natsu grinned toothily at her, one of his canine teeth poking out over his bottom lip. Lucy's stomach rolled again, but not in hunger. There was that smile again, god dammit, the one he had given her this morning after probably realising just how embarrassed she was.

Chuckling at her loudly protesting stomach, Natsu began walking out of the car park towards the arched doorway behind them. "No one dies from starvation on my watch. Come in to the pub – I'm sure Macao can organise some dinner for you quickly. I'll order it for you while you sit down".

He pushed the dark green door open, bending slightly at the waist, with an 'after you' gesture, and she walked through, still blushing furiously. Why was this man affecting her this way? Yes, she was usually shy, she didn't have that much experience interacting with men outside her work, but she didn't usually become a bumbling idiot. She started to walk towards one of the long tables near the doorway, but was startled when Natsu suddenly hollered behind her.

"Hey Macao. Ms. Heartfilia made it here after all. She needs dinner!" A middle-aged man with dark hair and a moustache at the bar nodded at him, and then turned to a doorway behind him.

"Mira, another steak and chips for one of Natsu's guests." He looked at Natsu questioningly for a moment with an eyebrow raised. Natsu looked back at him with a blank expression until the penny dropped.

"Would mademoiselle like salad or vegetables with her meal?" Natsu inquired, using an atrociously bad French accent.

Looking slightly bemused at the whole exchange, Lucy replied, "Salad", and giggled when the word was hollered by Natsu to Macao, and then by Macao to the empty doorway, that Lucy surmised was the pub's kitchen. A cheerful voice responded back, "Coming right up!"

"Can I order you a drink Ms. Heartfilia?" Natsu asked genially, liking the sound of the giggle, very much. "Beer, wine, juice, water?"

"A beer please", replied Lucy. Natsu grinned toothily at her again, placing a hand on his chest.

"Ah, a woman after my own heart. Back in a sec", he said, walking over to the bar.

Lucy looked around the warm interior, which looked like it hadn't changed that much in the last hundred years. There were a few snug corners with overstuffed armchairs and small tables, but the majority of the room was taken up with long dark wooden tables and benches. A huge wooden mantlepiece framed a stone fireplace with a crackling fire, which added a cheerful glow to the room. Around the walls were lots of dark wooden frames containing what looked like historical photos. Lucy was about to go and look at them more carefully when she noticed an older couple sitting at the long trestle table closest to the fire. They waved and smiled at her when they caught her eye.

"Are you going on the ghost tour tonight too dear?", the lady asked her. She was dressed comfortably in jeans and a red woollen poncho, her silver hair pulled up into a messy bun. The man sitting next to her smiled at the woman next to him; he too was dressed comfortably, wearing jeans and a rugby jersey.

"Yes" Lucy smiled in return. It seemed rude not to, when they were being so friendly.

"Come up closer and join us then" the older woman said, patting the space beside her on the bench encouragingly. "I'm Elsie, and this is John. It will be nice to have a chat while we're waiting".

"How did you hear about the tour?" Lucy began, as a beer and a large plate with salad, chips and a piece of steak the size of a small handbag appeared in front of her. Lucy turned to thank the serving person, only to realise it was Natsu himself. Natsu slid into the bench seat next to her, and she felt the colour in her cheeks rise again, as her stomach flip flopped when his thigh brushed against hers. She smiled a small thanks, and he produced a serviette, fork and steak knife from behind his back, assuming the theatrical flair of a magician who had just produced a rabbit out of a hat. Giggling at him again, she set to it, slicing into the steak. It was tender and juicy and smelt delicious.

"Oh, we're staying at the guesthouse in town", answered Elsie, "and it was on the noticeboard. It seemed like a bit of a fun thing to do. We're travelling around Australia, now that we've retired, and this is our first stop. How did you hear about it?"

Lucy wanted to answer, but was hampered by the large piece of meat she was struggling to get down. The steak was wonderful, done just how she liked it, but she usually preferred to take her time over this sort of meal, and not have to wolf it down. She struggled it down and reached for her beer. After taking a sip, she explained to Elsie about the flyer she found at the supermarket and deciding to come on the tour only today. Having finished their meal, Elsie and John excused themselves to return to the bar for another drink, and Lucy went back to attacking her steak with gusto.

"Hope the steak's done to your liking?" Natsu asked, watching her eat as he sipped his own beer, having eaten his meal prior to Lucy arriving. "Mira prides herself on her steak cooking ability."

Lucy swallowed another chunk of steak. "It's really good", she answered. "I'm just not used to eating such a large meal this fast."

"Well, you're getting closer to cattle country here – just over the mountain range are some of the best places for beef in New South Wales" Natsu said, gesturing vaguely off to the west. "We like to get our money's worth."

"It was worth coming on the tour just for this steak", smiled Lucy.

"Oh, so my tour is worthless now, is it?" Natsu winked at her. "I'll have to see if I can change your mind. You've got ten minutes before the tour begins here in the basement of the pub". He got up from his seat unhurriedly, nodded and smiled to Elsie and John, who had just returned with their drinks, and went to introduce himself to the other tour guests.

"Such a nice young man", said Elsie.

"Too nice by half", muttered Lucy, gazing at him as he bent to talk to the group of high schoolers grouped around the pool table.

"What was that dear?", asked Elsie, smiling. Her husband John winked at Lucy, and gave her a little elbow in the ribs, as he and Elsie shared a knowing glance.

Lucy blushed slightly, and covered her embarrassment by forking an unfeasibly large piece of steak into her mouth, struggling to chew down the delicious meat. She mentally chastised herself. She could usually talk to people without resembling a beetroot. Of course, the colleagues that she mixed with at the University were at least twenty years older than her. She was lucky to be accepted at all as a research assistant into the Astronomy Department – so many other students would have begged to have her position. She did enjoy her work, and the professional distance in the faculty suited her.

Even while she'd been a student, she'd felt a little apart from the others – there was no Mum and Dad to go back to during the semester breaks like they had; she'd been working two part-time jobs as a kitchen hand and a hotel cleaner to pay for the rent and all her text books, and she hadn't had funds spare to go away for weekends or out to the pub. She liked being alone. This working holiday was just what she needed. Glancing at the clock, she noticed how little time she had left to tackle the steak and set to it.

The cool night air fanned Lucy's hair as she looked out of the bus window at the darkening sky, the not so distant thunder echoing the occasional bang from the minibus motor. The evening had been quite fun actually.

The beginning of the tour in the cellar of the pub would have been interesting, if she'd been able to hear it over the sepulchral moans of the local high school boys, and the occasional squeal of the girlfriends when their hair was pulled, or they were pinched on the backside by their boyfriends.

Natsu had a short talk to the boys, one of which he seemed to know quite well. They calmed down after that, with only whispering and giggling interrupting Natsu's talk. After that, they all piled into a mini bus and went to the older part of Magnolia Cemetery, and Natsu handed each of them a candle in an old-fashioned hinged lantern. Lucy had raised her eyebrows at him, but he winked at her.

"Go along with it, it's all part of the fun", he whispered. After he had lit all their candles, he led them on a tour around, pointing out the weathered headstones of convicts' graves, and monuments to notable people who had founded Magnolia. He then led the way to the middle of the cemetery, where there was an open space amongst the rusted leaning cast iron fences that surrounded some of the graves. The wind was whistling through the eucalyptus trees overhead, and they could see distant lightning on the skyline behind the mountains out west. Lucy shivered.

"The mountains were first crossed by settlers and convicts in the early 1800's", began Natsu, "but it wasn't until the mid-1800's that Magnolia was first established. Down in Sydney, the summer heat combined with the lack of sewerage combined to create some very 'foul emanations' which many health professionals of the day believed caused diseases."

Natsu began pacing around amongst the graves, his strong voice echoing amongst the gravestones. The wind picked up, whipping the dark pink hair around his forehead, the thunder rumbling in the background dramatically. Lucy had to admit, he was definitely setting the scene. Quite a few of the high school girls were now gripping their boyfriends tightly.

"Our little mountain town became very popular as a sanitorium for the rich, as the bracing mountain air was praised as a cure all for consumption, or tuberculosis as it is properly called. During that time, tuberculosis was seen as a "romantic disease". When the British poet Lord Byron wrote "I should like to die from consumption", it became popularised as the disease of artists. But nothing can be further than the truth."

Here Natsu paused dramatically, and the wind chose that moment to push against the old rusted gate of the cemetery, causing it to squeak alarmingly. "There was a reason that the disease was known as consumption – because as the disease progressed, it seemed to consume the individual from within, with their weight drastically dropping until they were skin and bone."

Natsu began walking slowly in amongst the guests, holding his lantern up close to his face in the darkness, the shadows flickering over his features. "Night sweats and chills, and violent uncontrollable coughing were the fate of the sufferer as the disease gradually spread to other organs of the body – death was inevitable."

Natsu paused behind Lucy. "Spare a thought for those who travelled to the mountains to be cured, but who never returned home to their loved ones. I'd like you all to blow out your candles, and think of them for a moment."

Elsie and John blew out their candles, as did the boys, after a quick grin at each of their girlfriends. After a moment's hesitation, so did Lucy. Natsu was the last to blow out his candle.

For a moment, the darkness seemed impenetrable, but as her eyes adjusted, Lucy looked around. The gum trees stood sentinel around the edges of the small graveyard, looking slim and pale in the moonlight. She glanced up, and gasped as she saw the multitudes of stars in the heavens, which were invisible in metropolitan Sydney, the familiar constellations bringing joy to her heart. A meteor sped across her vision, and she felt Natsu's warm breath on her neck, as he whispered "Make a wish…" close to her ear.

A sudden flash of lightning, and deafening crack of thunder a second behind it made them all jump. Natsu produced a torch from his backpack, and led the way back to the bus.

Just after everyone had made their way up the stairs of the minibus, the rain started. Big fat drops chased each other down the window as Lucy peered out into the darkness, trying to see down into the valley.

Natsu apologised over his shoulder to his guests as he concentrated on keeping the bus on the slippery winding road. "I'm very sorry to announce this, but I'll have to cut our tour short; I think the weather is against us. We had one more stop, but it's steep there at the best of times, and for safety reasons, I'm going to have to cancel the rest of the evening."

There were some groans from the boys in the back seat, and Lucy felt a wave of disappointment – the one part of the tour that she had really wanted to see and it wasn't going to happen. Natsu added. "But, I'm happy to give you all a credit to come along again on the evening tour next week, if you're available, or to come some other time.

After dropping off the older couple, Natsu turned the little bus towards FairyTail Inn. The rain was so heavy now that they could hardly see the carpark outside the pub. The boys and girls all piled into two beat up cars and drove off into the night, and Lucy dashed over to her little VW. After sliding into her seat, she turned on the motor. The engine gave a screeching sound, but refused to turn over.

"C'mon, c'mon you bucket of bolts, start for me", begged Lucy, but it was no use. The battery was dead. Lucy leaned her head on the steering wheel, and was startled by a tap next to her on the driver's side car window. She turned, knowing exactly who it would be before she set eyes on him. Natsu's eyes were twinkling.

"It really doesn't seem to be your day, does it."

Lucy groaned. "I knew I should have just stayed in the cottage instead of coming on this tour. I was jinxed from the start."

Natsu grinned cheekily at her. "I'm afraid I can't do anything about your car. Macao has already driven off in the bus, which belongs to him. But I live just around the corner, if you don't mind a quick dash in the rain, and then I can give you a lift home. You're staying in Rose Cottage, aren't you?"

Lucy thought for a moment. In Sydney, she would have fobbed off a suggestion like this from a stranger and said no thank you. But there was something about Natsu that made her feel like she could trust him. He'd helped her when she'd fallen over this morning, hadn't she?

Natsu sensed her indecision. "If it helps, I live with my 85-year-old Grandmother. I doubt she'd allow anything untoward with a young lady whom I'd only just met. But, if you'd rather, I can call Gajeel the local mechanic, but we'd have to wait here in the car – the pub is closed up early because it's a week night."

Lucy weighed up her options. Call the local mechanic and wait in the dark in a small car with a man she barely knew, or go home with a man she barely knew, with a possibly fictitious grandmother acting as chaperone. She really didn't know much about Natsu at all, apart from the fact that he ran a ghost tour, was friendly with the local barman, and had warm hands and a nice smile that went all the way up to his eyes.

Natsu played his trump card.

"Gran had a Lemon Delicious pudding in the oven when I left. I'm willing to share, but I have to admit it's a wrench. Her cooking is awesome."

Lucy made her decision. "All right, I'll come with you, Mr Dragneel. But if you turn out to be a cold-blooded killer, I'll haunt you and your ghost tour for all eternity".

Natsu laughed. "I promise, the only thing I murder around here is a curry. And please call me Natsu, or that pudding is all mine. I only share Gran's cooking with friends I'm on a first name basis with."

Lucy found herself smiling back. "Ok, Natsu it is then. I'll have to share your umbrella I'm afraid – I didn't bring one."

"No problem Lucy", smiled Natsu, and held the umbrella over her as she manoeuvred her way out of the car and locked it. Once she was standing next to him, he handed the umbrella to her and stepped away.

"No, you'll be soaked!" she protested, trying to hold it over him as well, but it was difficult as he was much taller.

"Just keep it over you. The rain's too heavy to keep us both dry. Besides, I have clean clothes at home, you don't", he reasoned. Lucy decided they would get moving faster if she didn't argue, and they set off.

"How old did you say your grandmother is?", asked Lucy, as she tried to make conversation over the sound of the rain and the rumble of thunder in the background. She sincerely hoped they wouldn't get struck by lightning on the way home.

"Eighty-five", replied Natsu, "she'll be eighty-six in two weeks. She's a tough old lady. She and my Grandad moved over here from Wales when she was in her twenties. No doubt she'll quiz you on your family history."

Lucy raised a quizzical eyebrow at him, trying not to notice as he pushed his fingers through his now drenched hair, sending rivulets of rainwater down his face and throat, and under the collar of his shirt.

Natsu shrugged. "I've never heard the name Heartfilia before, and Gran loves family history. She runs…" he halted, momentarily, "she used to run the local historical society, and did genealogical research for people. Aren't you researching something like that for a book? You might have lots in common."

"Really? She probably knows where a lot of the records I need to access are then! That's amazing!", Lucy squealed in excitement. Natsu made a show of pretending to clean out the ear closest to Lucy with his little finger.

"What's that? You'll have to repeat it, I don't think you screamed it quite loud enough, ya weirdo", said Natsu, grinning at the way Lucy's eyes narrowed at him.

"Shut up!" she pouted, pushing his arm as he cackled at her response. "There's nothing weird about being excited about what you love doing! I really enjoy doing research, and it will be exciting to meet someone else who probably enjoys it too, based on what you've just told me."

"Don't worry, I'm just teasin' ya. So, what's a research expert, probably a big shot Professor, doing coming on my crummy little ghost tour?"

"It wasn't crummy!" protested Lucy, pushing his arm again. "I really enjoyed it. The graveyard was particularly atmospheric", she grinned.

Natsu chuckled. "I know. That thunder really set the mood; it's a shame I can't plan for a storm every time."

"I was impressed at the amount of historical detail you went into", Lucy continued. "I have to admit", she confessed guiltily, "my expectations really weren't set too high."

"Ah, I had help with that bit. My friend Levy, the local librarian, provided a lot of that information. And Gran too of course. Between the two of them, there's not much they don't know about Magnolia."

"This is amazing!" laughed Lucy. "Not even the first day, and I have leads on two people that can help with my research! It's just a shame that we didn't get to go to that last place on your tour. That's where I really wanted to go, because that bushranger, Mad Dog Craddock, that's who I'm writing about."

"No problem", grinned Natsu toothily. "If the rain lets up, I can take ya there tomorrow. I'm not on call, and I don't have any plans. Just have ta finish a few repair jobs for Gran, and then you've got me for the whole day".

"Oh, um, I don't want you to go to too much trouble…", began Lucy hesitantly.

"No, it's no trouble at all", beamed Natsu. "Unless…", he stopped, a slow look of growing comprehension moving across his face. "Natsu, you idiot", he muttered to himself.

Turning to look Lucy in the eye, he said "Lucy, I'm really sorry. I wasn't even thinking. You don't know me at all, and I'm probably making you uncomfortable. It's probably weird enough that you're walking home with a total stranger." He sighed, stepping around a large puddle that had formed in the footpath in front of them. He looked up at her again. "I guess I was forgetting that you're not from around here, and usually I don't hesitate to offer to do stuff like this, because everyone knows who I am. But you don't. I totally understand if you wouldn't feel right going somewhere alone with me. I promise I won't be offended."

He moved in front of her to open a cast iron small gate and gestured for her to move through before him. "Here's Gran's house. I did offer a chaperone and dessert."

He walked up the path to the veranda of the federation house, sweeping his wet pink locks off his face again, and produced a key from his pocket. Just as Lucy stepped onto the veranda, the rain let up. "Figures", smiled Natsu. He opened the front door, letting the welcoming light in the hallway spill out to greet them. Lucy shook as much water off the umbrella as she could, and after leaning it up against the railing on the veranda, followed Natsu inside.

So, another chapter. Lucy and Natsu are starting to get to know each other. I know Natsu is a little flirty in this AU, but he grew up differently to the manga, in a stable home in a small town with lots of friends. He's a very cheerful flirt - it's just his way of being friendly.

Lucy did not grow up in a nice environment in this AU; she's very self protective, and doesn't handle being out of her comfort zone that well. She tends to rely on her intellect, and is a bit of an introvert (not that there's anything wrong with that, I'm one myself!). This is not something Natsu will 'cure' her of, it's just part of her personality. She's warming up to Natsu though, probably a lot quicker than she realises. She'll have to work out if she's comfortable enough in his company to ask for help.

#nalu fanfiction #Nalu #natsu x lucy #Keys to her Heart #fairytail fanfiction

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More of this because I’m bored again. Deal with it.

Where did you lose your virginity, if you have? My apartment at the time What color car(s) do your parents drive? Mum has a black car, Dad has a red car. What are your views on getting rid of the penny? It's probably a good idea. God knows I never use one cent coins here in europe. Which Asian country would you most like to visit? Vietnam

Have you ever had a nosebleed? Maybe once or twice as kid. I did karate so it was pretty common to get hit in the face.

How far away do you live from your birthplace? At a guess I think it would be a couple of hours flight. I’ve never flown there from here.

Have you ever kissed someone underneath mistletoe? No Do you watch the Olympics on the television? I have watched a few events What was the scariest experience of your life? Nothing immediately springs to mind. I would have to think about it for longer. Have you ever played truth or dare? Of course How long is your driveway? I don’t have a driveway. The front door to my building is right on the street. Are there any tv shows you keep up with religiously? iZombie, Jane The Virgin, sometimes Brooklyn 99. Pretty much everything else I just wait for it to come out on netflix. Where is your mother right now? Probably at home asleep because it’s 6am there. Do you know anybody named Carl? Yeah and he’s American so all our friends in australia always did the long drawn out “Caaaaarrrrrrrrllllll... that kills people” from llamas in hats. Are you more of a night owl or a morning person? Night, for sure. What is your favorite song at the moment? I don’t specifically have one favourite song but I currently quite like Sofia by Alvaro Soler and Diferentes by Genitallica Do you have a weak stomach? Not really Have you ever been to a party where people were drinking underage? A couple in highschool How many stores are in the mall closest to you? I don’t even know which mall is closest to me. How far away is the closest McDonald’s to you? About 2 minutes walking. Literally never been there though. The only time I’ve had maccas in this country is in the airport. Would you ever meet someone in person that you met online? Yeah, I have before, many times. What was the last film you watched? I just finished watching Thor 2, so now I’m ready for when the third one is released here. Does it snow where you live? Maybe once every few years, but no, not usually. Have you ever been to an art gallery? Yes What are your neighbours like? I think they’re drug dealers actually, but they seem nice and they leave me alone. I do have to talk to them in the next couple of days though because the water bill came through and we have to split it between us because our apartments are on the same metre. Do you visit your town’s library often? Never been to a library in this city. Don’t even know where one is. Have you ever had to take care of an intoxicated person? Of course but tbh I usually try to pawn the responsibility off onto someone else. What flavor was the last ice cream you ate? Chocolate Can you do a cartwheel? If I try, probably I can do a shit one. Which website do you spend the most time on? Probably facebook bc it’s always open in the background. Have you ever kissed someone of a different race? Yeah What can you smell right now? Nothing noteable What accent is your favorite? I don’t have a favourite accent. It really depends on who’s talking and what they’re saying. Are/were you part of any extracurricular activities in school? Band What colors are on your country’s national flag? Red and yellow plus whatever colours are in the coat of arms

So, how was your day today? It was fine. I sent off some emails for potential jobs in the field I actually want to work in. Hopefully I get some responses. Then I played some mass effect, had a couple of drinks and watched a movie.

What are your plans for tomorrow? Probably the same as today.

When was the last time you actually smiled and meant it? I probably watched a funny video today at some point

I bet you’re in love with someone, who? I sure am not

What movie do you really want to see that’s out? I wouldn’t mind going to see kingsman golden circle. I’m also waiting for Thor 3 to come out here, which is tomorrow apparently as I’ve just discovered

What was the best memory made so far this year? So much has happened this year, there’s no way I could pick just one thing. I moved to a different continent, I’ve travelled in 6 countries, I’ve met new people (and a couple of boys), I’ve partied, I’ve hiked, I’ve had adventures and I’ve had boring days in at home. The entirety of this year has been amazing.

What’s your favorite sleeping position? Sort of fetal position, but with my torso twisted to face down, my hands tucked up under my chin, and my feet dangling off the side of the bed. I’ve been told I sleep in a weird position.

Who was the last person you kissed? Hasn’t changed since I filled one of these out yesterday

What does your day mostly consist of? Netflix and sleep tbh

Who did you last cry in front of? I have no idea when I last cried. I was probably alone though

Name five things that make you happy. Travel, netflix, my friends, alcohol, puppies

Do you wear white socks, or fun ones? I prefer to wear them crazy motherfuckers. Just shove every goddamn colour under the sun on there and that’s the shit I like keeping my feet warm.

Whats something you’re excited for? Whenever I can travel again

Would you ever lick a rat for $1,000? If it was a pet rat, sure. If I lick it multiple times do I get multiple thousands of dollars? Can I lick it 20 times in one go and then book a flight somewhere?

What was the last thing you highlighted? Probably some notes at work back in australia

How often do you shower? Every day.

Do you sleep with or without clothes on? With. Unless I’m not alone, in which case probably naked ;)

Who was the last person you talked on the phone with for over an hour? Who knows? I was probably a teenager. Or it was my dad

One thing you and your best friends always do when you hang out? Eat and watch a movie/tv show. Sometimes drink.

What were you doing at 12am last night? Sleeping

Call or text? Text.

What’s your favorite thing about Facebook? I can contact my friends in australia on there

Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day: My mum, if she’s awake. Otherwise I message friends.

What is your favorite ring on your phone? My ringtone is the themesong from buffy the vampire slayer

Who is the 2nd person on your missed call list on your cell phone? "Private number”

What shirt are you wearing? A stripey tshirt with a hoodie over it

Favorite age you have been so far? I don’t know. Now I guess ..?

Have you ever had a true one-night stand? No, I’ve always known the person beforehand, even if I only slept with them that one time, and even if I never saw them again after.

Would you like to date someone a lot purer than you? I don’t care..? I guess I’d prefer for them to have at least a little experience but I’m going to take it into consideration when I’m deciding whether to be with someone.

Would you prefer if good things happened, or interesting things? Preferably, the good things are also interesting.

Would you have kids with the last person you kissed? Nah

Have you ever been in someone’s wedding before? I’ve been to weddings, but not part of the bridal party.

How many times have you kissed the last person you kissed? Several times over the course of 2 weeks.

When was the last time you watched a movie in theaters? Whenever Spiderman Homecoming was out

Have you ever ruined someone’s life or planned to? No, I’m not that much of an asshole

Would you ever completely dye your hair the color green? Nah

What is your favorite food to eat around Christmas? On Christmas in Australia we eat fresh cherries and prawns (not together obvs). Also my dad’s full roast dinner

How much money do you have on you right now? I think I have like 80 euro in my wallet plus the massive piles of coins in 7 different currencies on my shelf Do the people in your town speak like rednecks? No What kind of pie do you like the best, if you like it at all? Aussie meat pies. That is literally the thing I miss most about australia. Like, I miss them more than I miss my mum. I’m so glad I had the forethough to eat a pie in the airport as my very last meal in australia. What is your dream career? Now taking suggestions

Have you ever thought of making love in a dressing room? No, I definitely have not. When was the last time you cried happy tears? Probably crying of laughter one of the many times in central america What kind of ice cream do you like the best? Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked. That’s the good shit. Would you ever go on one of those talent-searching shows? Actually, I auditioned for Australia’s got Talent like 2 days after I finished highschool. Didn’t make it to the section filmed in front of the judges though. But I did get to skip the first audition and a lot of the queue because I had big equipment (drum kit)

Is there anyone you wish would call you right now? I don’t wish, but I’d be happy if I was called by parents, any of my friends or the boy from central america. Has your house ever been broken in to? Yeah, some motherfucker broke into my place in aus and stole my goddamn potato. It’s almost 3 years later and I’m still bitter about it. Do you know someone who tends to eat all the time? Me Has anyone ever called you an “angel” before? Yeah haha What is your favorite restaraunt to go in and eat at? Orale in Panama City. So fucking fun.

When did you last spend the night at someone’s house? I spent a month in hotels while I was travelling. Before that, I guess it was when I stayed at a guy’s place in Madrid for a weekend in August I think.

Is your hamper currently overflowing? I throw all my dirty laundry directly into the washing machine and turn it on when it’s full. I probably should turn it on tomorrow.

Did you have intense night terrors as a child? Yes apparently

Know anybody who works in a tattoo parlor? I think one guy I met in Panama is a tattoo artist. Idk he was showing me pictures of tattoos he’d just done so I assume..

Have you ever played flashlight tag? I think I played it on karate camp a couple of times as a kid

Could you call yourself a movie buff? I would not

Skin tight tshirts or ones with flowy sleeves and such? Tight looks better on me but flowy is so much more comfortable

Robin Williams or Adam Sandler? Why? I hate adam sandler.

Have you ever shoplifted? No

Band that you really want to see in concert? Ehh tbh I’m kind of over concerts. Green Day are always good to see live because they’re very interactive but most bands aren’t like that. So there’s nobody I especially want to see. Actually, maybe Ricky Martin...

Are you a shorts wearing kind of person? When I went to India I packed shorts in my suitcase and even though it was over 40 degrees every day of the trip, I still never wore them. So no, I’m not a shorts wearing kind of person.

Is your grandparents’ house obsessively tidy? No, but my dad’s is.

Do you prefer to tape or tack up posters to your walls? I have not had a poster up in several years but I used to always use blutack.

When you cook, do you like to throw in random things? I usually only buy what I’m going to use but sometimes if I find something I’ll chuck it in.

Have you ever ducttaped somebody’s mouth shut? I probably have at some point in my life

Is anybody in your family a carpenter? No, but my dad is very good at making things. He is a luthier.

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MIKEY’S PERSONAL BLOG 157, May 2019

On Monday morning, I attended my Creative Writing short course held at Balla Balla Community Centre in Cranbourne East. After missing last week’s class due to my dental procedure, I was really keen to get back into it today. This week we covered the areas of plot, structure and theme. The plot is defined as a sequence of related events in a story, answers and asks a lot of questions of the reader, determines causes and their consequences. Structure is what holds the plot together and is the orderly arrangement of story elements.

Roderic then discussed the plot structure which consists of the beginning, middle and the end. The beginning introduces the characters, contains the hook, has a call to action and the first plot point. The middle shows the rising action and how the story unfolds, contains the first challenge, inciting event or temptation. The end contains an obstacle or dark moment, climax, final conflict and resolution.

Finally, we talked about theme which is the meaning behind the story. There are many common themes that can be found in stories such as love, power, loyalty, freedom, justice, corruption and friendship. This leads on to our homework exercise which involves choosing a group of themes and writing a plan for an 1000 word short story. As we recently had our federal election last weekend, I thought this would be a great topic to write about!

THEMES HOMEWORK EXERCISE (PLAN FOR 1000 WORD SHORT STORY)

Theme: Power and Corruption

Idea: United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer used $60 million on his advertising campaign and did preference deals with prime minister Scott Morrison and the coalition government in order to guarantee an election win.

Beginning: Clive brainstorms ideas for his advertising campaign via television, phone, billboards, flyers, posters and social media. He decides to invent catchy slogans such as “Tell him he’s dreaming” and “Australia’s not gonna cop it anymore” in order to win approval from the Australian people. On the surface, it appears that Clive is appealing his party to be an attractive alternative to the major parties (Australian Labor Party, Liberal Party and The Greens). However, in reality, Clive has a bigger agenda in mind. He intends to deceive the Australian public.

Middle: Clive teams up with Scott Morrison in order to secure preferences and a majority of votes to the coalition government. This takes place within a secure meeting room inside Parliament House in Canberra. No cameras. No witnesses. Scott promises that he’ll give Clive a cut of the Adani coal mine if he agrees to give all of his preferences for the United Australia Party to the coalition. They shake on it and it’s a done deal.

Meanwhile, Clive’s advertising campaign begins to hone in on Labor and opposition leader Bill Shorten in the final week leading up to the election. They describe him as “Shifty Shorten” and exploits Labor’s plan for a trillion dollar tax hike, essentially making him out to be the bad guy.

Ending: On election night, the media comment on how Clive Palmer “wasted” $60 million dollars on his advertising campaign and failed to secure a single seat in the House of Representatives. However, this was Clive’s plan all along. He fooled everyone.

Meanwhile, Clive decides to celebrate his “victory” by going on a trip to Fiji, flying there on his private jet. He stays at The Sheraton Resort and Spa, a luxurious hotel with an expensive price tag. Only the best for Clive Palmer. He can be seen soaking in his spa bath and watching the election results rolling in via the live news coverage on the flat screen TV. A billion dollar smile appears plastered over his face a his plan for power and corruption has been a monumental success.

On Tuesday afternoon, I had a mentoring session with Brad at Glen Waverley Library. Today we began doing some job exploration and even looked into a couple of courses that I could do related to floristry. It’s a tough industry to get into however it’s one that I could use my creative talents and organisational skills. It was getting easier to open up to Brad more and let my guard down a little in terms of talking about myself. Thankfully there wasn’t “story time” to distract us either, though I could hear a girl next door learning to speak Chinese.

Unfortunately when I walked out of the library and back to my car, the ignition was making a weird clicking noise and not starting. My first thought was that the battery had gone flat. I quickly called up the RACV and got them to send someone down to take a look at it. So I took some time to admire my surroundings: the nearby trees reflecting the colours of autumn. Considering this happened before the afternoon school pick up, it didn’t take long for them to arrive. A bright yellow van with BATTERIES printed on the side pulled up next door to me.

A man named Shanti tested the battery out and after jump starting the car, determined that my battery was completely dead. Even though I’m really dumb when it comes to cars, Shanti gave me easy to follow instructions so that he could test the battery. He told me that I would need to get it replaced and it would cost around $200. This was another unexpected expense that I hadn’t planned for but I was basically stuck here if I didn’t get this problem sorted out. It only took around 10 minutes for him to fit the new battery and I was good to go. Hopefully this will be the last car issue I have for a long while.

On Thursday afternoon, Mum and I attended the Biggest Morning Tea fundraising event held at Balla Balla Community Centre in Cranbourne East. It’s been a third year in a row attending this event as it raises funds and awareness towards a very important cause, cancer research. Hosted again by the President of the centre, Andy, we had a number of activities going on including raffles, auctions, a “guess the tea cup” game, coin tossing game and entertainment from singer Heather Thorne.

Amanda Jane Stapledon, who is the mayor of the City of Casey, was today’s special guest and she spoke about her own personal circumstances with challenging life events as well as learning how to be resilient during tough times in life. She believes that happiness is a choice and finding a positive outlook on things can really help to overcome to obstacles that we face.

The wonderful volunteers put together a plate of treats for everyone who attended today’s event including cakes and slices plus of course cups of tea and coffee. Mum and I were lucky enough to win one of the raffle prizes which was a large hamper filled with beauty products, a mug and a box of Favourites chocolates. Events like these (giving to others who are less fortunate than yourself) make you feel very grateful about your own life. https://www.ballaballa.com.au/event/the-biggest-morning-tea/

On Thursday night, I attended the Aspergers Victoria Young Adults social meetup group held at Power Neighbourhood House in Ashwood. Tonight, I played my very first game of Dungeons & Dragons. I’d certainly held about it growing up. I knew that it was a popular Hasbro fantasy adventure board game with role playing aspects to it. Beyond that, I had no clue. Cal handed me a character sheet, a few dice blocks and got me to sit at the “Noobs” table inside the front room. https://dnd.wizards.com/dungeons-and-dragons/what-is-dd

My character was Susannah, a Level 3 Monk who loves to get drunk, meditate and reach enlightenment. She wields a dagger and some darts. A girl named Georgia was our DM (Dungeon Master) who also played as narrator. The story line revolved around a strange town with a cult of bee creatures residing inside the local church. Initially it took me a while to get my head around all the terms like D20, D8, D4 being the different sided dice blocks and all the skills, attributes, actions, hit and attack points. https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules

Besides all the technical stuff, being able to “act” as my character and improvise dialogue was something of a challenge for me. I’ve always been really terrible at acting and performance act so this isn’t a strong area for me. Thankfully I wasn’t judged for it by the other Aspies at the table and I actually had a good laugh at how ridiculous the story was getting. The other good thing was that I stayed much longer than I intended and really enjoyed myself with these members I hadn’t met before tonight. https://aspergersvic.org.au/event-3380973

“Watch out. I'm not afraid. Watch out. I'm beyond the trail. It's time to turn the page and love again. Watch out. I can feel your pain. Watch out. And I cry again. I'm leaving all my shadows behind.” Enigma featuring Aquilo - Amen (2016)

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100+ Gift Ideas for Mum for Mother’s Day

Require some thoughtful gift ideas for Mum for all budgets? Whether “its for” Mother’s Day, Christmas, Mum’s birthday or just to say’ you’re special ‘, here are our suggestions for all cost ranges in mind.

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest Gift Giving days of the year for that special dame in our lives that wiped our butt and boogers, and still rings to check and see if we are okay, even though we are now all grown up. That dame, she is special. She is always there for us. But Mum’s can also be notoriously hard to buy for. My Mum isn’t really into anything which makes her really hard to shop for, I usually end up getting her flowers and earrings every year which is a bit snoozefest.

We cover all budgets- from FREE gifts- right up to fancy gifts worth hundreds of dollars.

Not this year, I’m going to shop around. She has had a big year, and I want to thank her for all the times she picked up my kids from school or did my food shopping because I simply didn’t have day. Thanks Mum.

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1. Buy Mum some beautiful new linen from Bedloves

Bedloves has some great 100% pure flax linen bed sheets and doona coverings at reasonable costs if you want to give your mum some understated luxury in the bedroom. These sheets are environmentally and socially sustainable( GOTS) and come with sizing labels in the bottom right-hand corner and a labeled storage purse so you will never lose a sheet in that linen closet again!

2. Fluffy Dressing Gown and Slippers

All Mum’s love a beautifully soft dressing gown to snuggle into in the Winter.

We love these Mercer+ Reid Ultra Soft Bathrobes. Stockist: Adairs

3. A Diner’s Delight Gift Hamper

A delicious hamper from Byron Bay Gifts.

Stockist: Byron Bay Gifts 4. A New Coffee Machine

If Mum loves her coffee in the morning, why not upgrade her coffee machine. Don’t forget to include some coffee beans or pods!

The ultimate in coffee machines is’ The Oracle’ from Breville. Cheapest at Kogan 5. A Coffee Bean Subscription

Buy Mum a coffee bean subscription! There are loads of different stockists now that will post your Mum a monthly supply of her favourite coffee beans.

Beanhunter Coffee Subscription( 3 boxes from $58.50) Rumble Coffee Roasters Subscription Box( From $ 66)

6. A Breakfast Tray

Mum can have breakfast in bed every day without get crumbs in the sheets with this breakfast tray !!

Stockist: Adairs

7. A Embossed Leather Jewellery Box

This gorgeous leather embossed jewellery box is lockable( to keep little hands away) and features a mirror, lift-out tray and sections for rings and earrings.

Stockist: Pottery Barn

8. A Magazine Subscription

Does Mum have a favourite magazine that she loves? Why not get her a six or twelve month subscription. It is the gift that does keep on devoting!

Grab magazine subscriptions from iSubscribe

9. A Cheese Making Kit

If Mum has always talked about making her own cheese , now she knows how. This is a soft cheese kit- but there are also Hard Cheese Kits, Feta Kits and Camembert Kits.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

Stockist: Green Living Australia 10. Silk Sleeping Mask

If Mum travelings a lot or simply has difficulty sleep, this luxurious silk sleeping mask will pamper her skim and keep out the illuminate. Built of 100% Mulberry Silk, it is an item she will have forever.

Stockist: Pottery Barn

11. A Foodie Subscription Box

Subscription Boxes are all the rage at the moment and there are some beautiful ones available. This is a Foodies Collective Discovery Box with all Australian artisan food

Stockist: iSubscribe

12. The Gigi Ete Lounge PJ Set

All Mum’s wish we can stay in our pyjamas all day. But if the jammy jams are’ decent’ enough like this set, you can wear them all day and they don’t look so’ I just got out of bed ‘. Lounge wear is a thang!

Stockist: Hard to Find

13. A Twin Set of Silk Pillowcases

Silk Pillowcases are brilliant as they don’t’ fluff’ up your hair when you are sleeping( so less breakage)- and silk is also very gentle on your skin. These pillowcases are 100% Mulberry Silk and are naturally hypoallergenic and breathable.

Stockist: Hard to Find

14. A Bellabox Subscription

All girls love their fairlies. Bellabox sends out a beauty box to your Mum’s door every month, filled with 5+ beauty samples to try at home. You get to try the latest and greatest skincare, makeup and beauty items before everyone else- and it is a really affordable and thoughtful gift.

Stockist: Bellabox

15. A Pair of Mermaid Yoga Pants

I love these! Activewear can be so boring, but there are now cute and nerdy ones for every personality! These suck in your potbelly, support every move and smooth over any imperfections.

Stockist: Booty Sculpted

16. A Home Made Ice Cream Kit

If Mum loves ice cream- this is the ultimate gift to build her favorite recipes at home! The kit includes a Cuisinart Frozen Dessert Maker, Dessert sauce pack with four different flavors, a professional non-sick ice cream scoop, three tubs of confectionery to top the ice cream- all bundled in a gift box with a ribbon.

Stockist: Adrenaline

17. A Wine Glass Bottle

If Mum loves her wine, why not get her a real glass !!!

Stockist: Yellow Octopus

18. Friends Trivial Pursuit

600 questions on Mum’ s favourite Tv display of all time!

Stockist: Yellow Octopus

19. A Silk Scarf

A silk scarf is a beautiful and thoughtful gift for Mum- because it is a luxurious item that she can wear forever. Our pick is this Italian Luxury 100% Pure Silk Twill Satin 90 cm square scarf that can also be worn as a shawl.

Stockist: Dreamer Sydney

20. The Big Book of Kombucha

Learn how to brew your own Kombucha at home. This book has over 400 recipes for a fraction of the store bought price.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

21. An Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 3( 42 mm in silver) is perfect for all female who want the convenience of a phone without having to carry one with you. Just snap on the watch and off you go. Has a built in activity tracker so you can achieve your fitness aims, and even speak to Siri with the built-in speaker.

Stockist: Kogan

22. StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner

Make sure that Mum’s makeup brushes are impeccably clean with this Brush Cleaner. It utilizes centrifugal spins so that brushes are literally ready to re-use immediately.

Stockist: The Shaver Shop

23. A Personalised Mother and Daughter Star Chart

Have a superstar chart that shows the sky at the exact moment both Mum and Daughter were born.

Stockist: Print Inspired

24. Momma and Me Shirts

Perfect for the Mum with a little one- these Momma and Me shirts are super adorable !!!!

Stockist: Baby K Designs

25. It’s Been a Rough Day Wine Glass

Mum will love this wine glass- it has been professionally laser engraved on a crystal glass that holds 350 ml.

Stockist: Giftware Direct

26. Welcome to Wellness Subscription Box

If Mum doesn’t get a whole lot of time to herself, maybe get her a’ Welcome to Wellness’ Subscription Box which gives her a some luxury and pamper time.

Stockist: iSubscribe

27. Construct a Homemade Coupon Book to Do Chore Around the House

This is a great( and free) one for kids to make at home. A booklet of chores that Mum can give you at any time- and you have to obey!

28. A Google Home

Play podcasts whilst you are cook dinner, ask Google what the weather will be like today without having to get up from the lounge chair!

Stockist: Kogan

29. Pink Marble Effect Acrylic Bangle Pack

This bangle pack from Lovisa is simply darling- and extremely inexpensive! The bangles can be worn all together, or separate- it is up to Mum.

Stockist: Lovisa for $17.99

30. Dyson Hair Dryer

The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is engineered for fast dryer and accuracy styling at the same time.

Stockist: The Shaver Shop

31. A Life Assistant for the Busy Mum !

Give someone the gift of day this Christmas. What better way to show someone how much you care than by getting them period with their very own Life Assistant. Whatever there is a requirement to, a gift voucher for a little extra assist will go a long way to easing the mental load.

32. A Dinnerly Subscription

Give Mum the gift of gourmet. Dinnerly provide all the ingredients and step by step instructions on how to cook a quick and tasty masterpiece! Dinnerly has snacks from $5.75 per person.

Use this code to get $15 off your first box and $15 off the second box .~ ATAGEND

33. It’s Wine Time Gift Box

Wine and Chocolate in a beautiful box! Perfect for Mumma Bear. There are four different types of wines in this gift box- in CANS !!!!

Stockist: Brewquets

34. A Louis Vuitton Phone Case

Make Mum feel like she’s from Beverly Hills with a Louis Vuitton iPhone Case. Available in different iPhone models.

Stockist: Octop USA

Shipped from The United States

35. A Sewing Machine

Most dames would love to try a sewing machine at some time or another- I know I’ve always wanted one even though I have no idea how to use them. This one is cute in pink !!!

Stockist: Spotlight

36. A Bottle of Dom Perignon

What can tell Mum you love her more than a fancy bottle of French wine!

Stockist: Wine.com

37. An Outdoor Resort Hammock

Let Mum relax by reclining on a stylish resort style hammock. Holds up to 220 kg.

Stockist: Zanui

38. A Cheese and Wine Hamper

This hamper looks simply delicious- the best thing is that you can choose which wine and cheese that you want- so it is fully customisable!

Stockist: Gourmet Baskets

Price: $149.00

39. A Soda Stream Machine

Make all your favourite sparkling beverages at home with your own Soda Stream!

Stockist: Kogan

40. A Gurney

Every gal loves to gurney- we likely love it more than the men-folk …. So satisfying….

Our Pick: The K’A’Rcher Premium Full Control Plus

41. A HoMedics Pedi Luxe Foot Spa

Did foot spa’s ever genuinely go out of fashion? This one has a built in heater, has double the bubbles, 4 massage rollers and an easy pour water spout.

Stockist: Kogan

Price: $85.00+ delivery

41. A Mystery Box of 12 Wines( Mixed Red and White )

If you aren’t sure what brands of wine you would like or simply want an element of surprise with your bottles of wine, grab this Mystery Box. 12 bottles of wine, mixed white wine and red wine.

Stockist: Kogan for $59

42. A Gourmet Gift Hamper

A gift basket full of tasty gourmet goodies. All Australian fine foods and wine.

Stockist: Macarthur Baskets

43. Get Mum a Personal Stylist

Many Mum’s lose their sense of style after having babies … because every item we own objective up covered in vomiting .. If Mum is in a rut as to what to wear, why not get her a Stylist to help her style her wardrobe and be used to help choose pieces that are right for her!

We recommend Threadicated

44. Put Money Towards Get The Surgery Mum is Wanting

If Mum has always wanted to have her teeth fixed, a new situated of boob or lap band surgery – why not help contribute to her’ Surgery Fund’ I seriously require a nose job!

Get funding through MacCredit

46. A Weaving Starter Kit

Weaving is highly therapeutic- this is a small solid timber weaving loom along with yarn.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

47. A GHD Platinum White Styler

The latest and greatest in hair straighteners. The GHD Platinum adapts the heat to ensure your hair doesn’t burn!

Stockist: GHD

48. A Kate Spade Ring Holder

Have a safe and pretty place for Mum to maintain all of her rings. I love this gorgeous ring holder by Kate Spade- all of her stuff is so girly!

Stockist: Macy’s

49. A Bunch of Flowers

Flowers are always very traditional for Mother’s Day. I love this Mother’s Day bunch of blooms with soft pink roses, purple alstroemeria and white daisies.

Stockist: Petals Network

50. A Face Shaping Palette by Sephora

An all-in-one palette packed with 12 silky-smooth, Amazonian clay-powered tints that play with light and shadow to #slaywithclay. It’s your can’t-live-without-it beauty wardrobe- whether you’re feeling the low-key or high-key look.* Benefits* These essential, universally flattering shades sculpt, define and highlight your features. Nine neutral-to-smoky shadows( 6 matte, 3 lustre) generate unlimited wearable looks, while three face powders( including blush, bronzer and highlighter) add definition and build the skin light. Each creamy, microfine powder is infused with Amazonian clay, so it offers rich payoff that mixes to a natural, long-wearing finish without creasing, caking or flaking.

Stockist: Sephora

51. A Chanel Peony Art Print

This premium quality giclee art publish has been produced on German induced heavy weight( 230 gsm/ matte finish) fine art stock use use archival quality inks resulting in a superior print suitable for museum or gallery display.

Stockist: Hard to Find

Free but Thoughtful Gifts for Mum: 52. Clean the house for Mum

And then build her dinner!

53. Painted Hand-prints of the kids in a frame

A gift that you can keep forever. Grab some water based paint and paint your child’s hands and press them onto a piece of cardboard and allow to dry. Then cut the cardboard to fit into a frame. A simple, inexpensive and beautiful gift for Mother’s Day.

54. A framed poem or the words ‘Mummy” written by your little ones 55. Take Mum to a country market

Here is a list of where to find all the best country marketplaces :P TAGEND

Queensland Victoria New South Wales South Australia Western Australia Tasmania

56. Historical Walks or Heritage Trails

These are free and ego guided walks- here is just a few that I could find :P TAGEND

Gympie Heritage Trails Toowoomba 57. Cemetery walk or ghost tour

These are fantastic fun- and there are many all over the world. Here are just a few that we have found :P TAGEND

Gold Coast Pentridge Prison Ghost Tour( Melbourne ) The Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour( Ararat ) Old Melbourne Ghost Tour Point Cook Homestead Ghost Tour( Melbourne ) Haunted Sydney Ghost Tour( The Rocks, Sydney ) Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour

58. Organise a Progressive Dinner with the family. 59. Have a Board Game Marathon 60. Organise a fancy Breakfast in Bed 61. Watch her favourite movie without complaining( supplying popcorn and a foot rub) 62. Salt Dough Gifts from the Kids 63. Devote the Gift of Cookies in a Jar

Cookie in a Jar is a great inexpensive gift idea for Mum !

64. Buy her a Doubled pass to the cinema so she can watch any movie she wants! 65. Rock N Roll Dancing Lessons 66. Have beverages and dinner on a Tall Ship !

Twilight Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour The Tall Ship Enterprize Williamstown( Melbourne)

67. A Beauty voucher for a manicure, pedicure or facial 68. A Hair voucher for a Cut and Colour 69. A massage voucher 70. Organise to swim with the dolphins 71.Ballroom Dancing Lessons 72. Hot Air Balloon Experience

They are all over the place- but Mum will remember its own experience forever!

Yarra Valley( VIC ) Gold Coast( QLD ) Barossa Valley( SA ) Melbourne CBD( VIC ) Canberra( ACT ) Perth( WA ) Orange( NSW ) Byron Bay( NSW ) Cairns( QLD ) Alice Springs( NT ) Tasmania

73. Computer lessons( if a wannabe techno savvyMum) 74. Go Ten Pin Bowling as a family 75. Jewellery Making Workshop 76. Book a Bed& Breakfast weekend 77.Learn the Flying Trapeze

If Mum is a bit of a daredevil- look at booking her a lesson on learning the Flying Trapeze !!!!!!

Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Byron Bay

78. Wine Tasting Course or a Winery Tour

If your Mum loves wine, there is a variety of wine tasting courses or wine tours she can attend depending on where she is !!!!

Yarra Valley Wine Tour Wine Savor with Gourmet Cheeses in Sydney Champagne Tasting in Sydney Wine Education Class and Lunch, Swan Valley( Western Australia )

79. Invest in an educational Course for Mum 80. Tickets to a theatre reveal, celebration or concert

2019 is a big year for theater displays and concerts. Here are just a few that you can purchase tickets for right now!

Metallica

Metallica is touring Australia in October. Grab tickets here

Coachella 2019

Probably the biggest festival in the world. Grab tickets here

Justin Timberlake

Jussy is touring the United States in March 2019. Grab tickets here

Other Tours:

Ariana Grande The Beach Boys Norah Jones Offspring Tim McGraw Rob Thomas Ben Kweller

81. Enjoy a High Tea

A High Tea is a fun and fancy day out with the girls. Many of the fancier hotels do them- here are some that I know about :P TAGEND

High Tea on a Brisbane Paddlewheeler Sydney Harbour High Tea Sea Cruise

High Tea in the United States:

Alice’s Tea Cup( New York City ) The Ritz-Carlton Central Park( New York City ) The Millennium Biltmore Hotel( Los Angeles ) Langham Huntington Hotel( Pasadena )

82. Go for a drive in the country 83. A Chocolate Making Workshop

Everyone love feeing chocolate , now you are able to construct your own gourmet chocolates in the convenience of your own kitchen! The Ultimate Chocolate Workshop will show you how to :P TAGEND

Make ganache Melt chocolate Temper chocolate Mould chocolate Hand dipping Chocolate decorating

You will learn a variety of tricks and techniques allowing you to create a number of different sweet, chocolate treats to impress your friends and family.

Discover how to make a ganache for truffles, for cake and as a dessert, the key to melting chocolate and how to temper darknes, white and milk chocolate use a household bowl.

Locations: Sydney $150 Melbourne $150

84. Lunch at the local Pub 85. Visit the decide of Neighbours- The Tv Show 86. A journey to the beach 87. A trip to the zoo

Some of the best zoo’s to visit include :P TAGEND

Taronga Zoo( New South Wales ) Werribee Open Range Zoo( Victoria ) Featherdale Wildlife Park( Sydney ) Adelaide Zoo Currumbin Wildlife Santuary Australia Zoo( Queensland) Perth Zoo( Western Australia )

88. Soap Inducing Course 89. Lunch or dinner cruise 90. Belly Dancing Lessons 91. Weekend on a houseboat Gift Ideas for the Active and Outdoorsy Mum :

92. A beautiful herb growing kit 93. Take your Mum SKYDIVING !!!!!! 94. Gardening Gloves and Tools 95. Do the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb 96. A potted plant in a fancy pot 97. Picnic at the local park 98. Electric Bicycle ride 99. A day out on a motorcycle with the family 100. Organise a Deep Sea Fishing journey 101. Go canoeing or white water rafting 102. A GPS watch for hiking 103. New Yoga Mat 104. Outdoors gear, tops, shorts 105. Latest athletics shoes 106. New sleeping bag or Swag 107. Water purifier 108. Waterproof/ life proof camera( Go Pro ) 109. Trendy outdoors rain jacket 110. Outdoors hat or cap 111. Headlamp/ Headtorch for hiking, camping or riding at night 112. Outdoors bag/ backpack to pack all accessories for any outdoors activity Gift Ideas for the Book Loving Mum:

Check out the most popular novels trending at the moment !

Cheese Making Books

A Romance Novel

Latest Crime or Thriller

Books on Mind, Body and Spirit

History or Military Book

Crossword Puzzle or Suduko Book

Biography

New Trendy or homemade Book markers

Book bag or library purse

Online Book Discount or library card

A new Book read nook

Relaxing book reading candles

A Matching Book defined

Meet and Greet with her favourite writer

Take her to a book signing

Go on an ancient library tour around the city

Reading pins

New Stylish Reading Glasses

Gifts Ideas for the Online Shopping Crazy Mum:

Subscription to shopping sites such as Ozsale, membership mean you get great deals all year round( I’m a tad addicted …)

Book her a seat on a Warehouse Outlet Shopping Day

Purchase Gift Cards to her favourite shops

Take her to shopping expos with her favourite items, clothes, make-up ect

Take her to try out op shopping or vice versa, go to the best decorator shops around

Grab Mum an online voucher. Here are some great notions:

Gift Ideas for the Mum that Likes to Travel:

A new situated of luggage

A pair of stillnes headphones for the plane.

A Crossbody Handbag

Packing Cubes

Hiking Boots or Good Walking Shoes

Compression Socks

Deposit on the Holiday of a Lifetime

Gift Ideas for the Foodie Mum:

A fancy bottle of Olive Oil( you can get different flavours now too- get a whole define !)

Chocolate Making Workshop

A hot cooked champagne breakfast

A good bottle of wineand a decide of wine glasses

Cookies in a Jar

Homemade shortbread

A home cooked cooked dinner- by you!

A chocolate fountain

A platter of her favourite nibbles like sundried tomatoes, gooey cheese and water crackers

A wine and cheese appreciation course

A yoghurt attaining kit

A cheese inducing kit

A homemade pie( like Lemon Meringue )

New saucepan set

Cookbooks

Gift pack of spices

Homemade chutneys and fancy butters etc

Cooking Classes

New chopping board and knife

Knife sharpener

A Juicer

Food Dehydrator

Stick Blender

Ice Cream Maker

Selection of imagination tea’s and a teacup

A bench top Pizza Oven

A Food Vacuum Sealer

Gourmet cookery class

Cheese inducing course

Home Delivered Cheese Making Kit

Electronic kitchen scales

Gift Ideas for the Fashionista Mum:

Some shops that you can buy online or just get her a voucher so she can choose her own!

The Iconic has a great range, a little on the pricey side, but good if you are off somewhere special.

Have your Mum Design and Make her own shoes !

Atomic Cherry has loadings of Rockabilly fashion- just beautiful- I buy most of clothing there!

Crossroads is a discount women’s garment store but they now sell online.

Cotton On Clothing have an online store and if you sign up you get an additional 30% off! Great basic pieces.

Ebay isn’t just for second-hand clothing- there are loads of great new apparel stores!

Sussan has a clearance segment online! Great for pj’s and women’s basics.

Target also has an online clearance segment! I get a tad excited when I watch’ clearance’ on any website!

Asos are US based but ship great pieces to Australia for very few. They have a great range of maternity dresses too!

Zodee are great for swimwear and underwear , not always the cheapest but their sales are terrific.

Birdsnestcomes highly recommend by our Facebook follower.

ModCloth is a US site but ships worldwide. Great little attires and outfits- and they have a terrific review section. Highly recommend!

Stop Staring is very glamorous and has some beautiful cocktail dresses fit for any occasion.

Pin Up Boutique has both cocktail and day to day wear.

Heartbreaker Fashion has some divine outfits.

Gift Ideas for the Arty or Crafty Mum:

Scrapbooking, painting, drawing or Twilling class

Pottery or ceramics classes

A new Sewing Machine

Dressmaking Dummy

Set of paints and canvasses

Drawing or Painting Lessons

Gift vouchers for an art supplier

Do an’ Art Experience’ tour

Trendy Arts carry container

Useful canvas easel

A new camera

Adult colouring or drawing volume

Sewing needles and threads

Needle pointing tools

New Glue gun or crafts tools

Crafts Storage instances, jars, shelving

Gift cards to mums favourite crafts or art stores

Gift Ideas for the Tech and Computer Savvy Mum:

A Kindle

The latest Ebook

New Headphones or Earphones

A Tile Dongle that will help you find your keys or purse if you have lost them

Latest trendy Laptop Case for all her gadgets

Cable case to store charges and other cables

Fitbit or Apple watch

New keyboard or iPad keyboard lawsuit

A wrist held phone case or new design case

An iPad stand

Wall mount shelf for devices

A smart camera

Smart Bracelet

A high-tech alarm clock

Multiple device charger

New tech coffee machine

Storage or USB, SD cards

Tile Dongle that will find your keys- from Amazon

Touch Screen Monitor

Coloured Wireless Mouse

Laptop Pillow( with fan)

Star Wars USB

Hard Drive to maintain all the latest TV presents

Subscription for Pay TV

New Mobile Phone

Gift Ideas for the Fit and Healthy Mum:

Personal educate conference

Treadmill

Exercise Bike

Book an overseas holiday of a lifetime( with 70% off )

Skipping Rope

Zumba Classes

Pilates DVD

New Yoga Mat

Beautiful fitness wear( I love Lululemon and Lorna Jane !)

Kayaking weekend

New Running Shoes

Weights or Kettle Bells

Heart Rate Monitor

Pedometer

Book or Subscription to the Michelle Bridges 12 WBT

Subscription to Weight Watchers( only if she REQUESTS that !!!)

The Home Body Mum:

Gift Voucher from Freedom Furniture

A DNA Test from Ancestry.com

Beauty and Pampering Ideas:

New make-up( We love Nude by Nature !)

A new hair straightener

A Hair Curler or Set of Hot Curlers

New Hair Dryer

Fancy new Hand Cream

Hair Extensions

Fancy shower cap

A new Mud Mask

Make-up Lessons

Home Spray Tanning Machine

Bottle of good Extra Virgin Coconut Oil to slather on body and hair

Gel Nail Kit with light

New Skin Care Kit

Gift Voucher for Microdermabrasion from your local beauty salon

Eyelash extensions

Perfume or Body Wash

Teeth whitening kit

An essential oil kit with oil burner

Gift Ideas for the Mum that is hard to buy for.

A new jumper or coat

A Magazine Subscription

A subscription to a Family Tree Website to find out about the family history.

An automatic card shuffler and a few packs of new cards

A fresh fruit or vegetable basket

New sheets for the bed( run the 1000 thread count !)

A new Doona cover and fancy pillows

A new pillow

Set of earrings

Shoe Cleaning Kit

A Milliners Course with High Tea

A Steam Press

Car Cleaning Kit

Set of pearls- all girls love pearl!

Photography Course

A wine fridge

New Car Seat Covers

These are 100 Gifts Ideas for Mum- do you have any to add ???