I have some SUPER exciting news
BRA QUEEN EXPOSED is moving to www.braqueenexposed.com so be sure to subscribe to the new site or if you have a RSS feed change it to the new domain.
Re launch GIVEAWAY....FREE when you subscribe the ever popular Love Your Life Challenge. I also have a $100 gift voucher to GIVEAWAY to BRAVA Lingerie
Thank you for your support and I hope you join me over at BRA QUEEN EXPOSED and we can continue on this amazing journey.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Fitness Project Update
Week 2 was a roller coaster I actually put ON weight 1/2kg then I lost 1kg at the end of the week. So to date I have lost a total of 2 kg in 3 weeks which isn't too bad. You know you have that thought in the back of your mind that you really want it to just drop off but that's just not going to happen...so let's put my realistic hat on.
I have decided to measure myself as well so the weeks where I don't lose many Kg's maybe it won't be all bad because hopefully I would have lost inches.....or centimetres.
I am loving my workouts and I get frustrated if time doesn't permit and I am quite disciplined with food because I know how hard I work to burn calories as it is, let alone if I stuff myself with something. My challenge is still eating during the day so I really have to make a big batch of soup so it's there and easy to prepare.
How are you going?
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Bra Review Elomi Sports Bra
Elomi Plus Size Sports BraCost- $89.95
Lift- 9/10
Separation- 10/10
Quality- 9/10
Shape- 9/10
Material- 10/10
Appearance- 10/10
Over All- 9/10
Bra Queen’s Comments- This Elomi Sports bra is so super comfortable to wear, the lift and support is great. The material is so soft on the skin, if you're active through out the day you could easily wear this bra all day if you need the support.
Sizes D to H Cups and 14 to 22
If you're Melbourne based check out my girls at Brava or Sydney gals check my girls over at DeBras.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Bras Boobs & Bubbles...calling all D to K Cups
Bra Queen takes the dreaded bra shopping experience and turns it into a great time.
Come and enjoy some bubbles and nibbles while watching a Fashion Parade with real models.
Then get Professionally Fitted into a beautiful bra that will lift, support and have your girls exactly where they should be and you'll feel fabulous at the same time.
Gone is the dreaded bra shopping experience with ugly ill-fitted bras, you will have heaps of bras to choose from and you will leave feeling like an absolute goddess.
Tickets are $30 and they include-
* Champers and nibbles on arrival
* $30 gift voucher to spend in store on the night (excludes already reduced items)
* Real Women's fashion parade
* Professional bra fitting
* Be uplifted by Australia's #1 Bra Critic & Lingerie Business Coach Bra Queen
CALLING ALL BRA SIZES D Cup to K Cups
The next Bras, Boobs & Bubbles is powered by Brava Lingerie Melbourne
Tuesday 20th July
6:30pm to 9pm
487 High St Prahran VIC 3181
Tickets are STRICTLY LIMITED so BE QUICK
Come and enjoy some bubbles and nibbles while watching a Fashion Parade with real models.
Then get Professionally Fitted into a beautiful bra that will lift, support and have your girls exactly where they should be and you'll feel fabulous at the same time.
Gone is the dreaded bra shopping experience with ugly ill-fitted bras, you will have heaps of bras to choose from and you will leave feeling like an absolute goddess.
Tickets are $30 and they include-
* Champers and nibbles on arrival
* $30 gift voucher to spend in store on the night (excludes already reduced items)
* Real Women's fashion parade
* Professional bra fitting
* Be uplifted by Australia's #1 Bra Critic & Lingerie Business Coach Bra Queen
CALLING ALL BRA SIZES D Cup to K Cups
The next Bras, Boobs & Bubbles is powered by Brava Lingerie Melbourne
Tuesday 20th July
6:30pm to 9pm
487 High St Prahran VIC 3181
Tickets are STRICTLY LIMITED so BE QUICK
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Bra Review- Ultimo Gel Bra
Ultimo Gel Bra A to D Cups
Cost- $59.95
Lift- 9/10
Separation- 10/10
Quality- 9/10
Shape- 9/10
Material- 10/10
Appearance- 10/10
Over All- 9/10
Bra Queen’s Comments- This bra looks absolutely divine on; the shape is so round, the lift is fantastic and the material makes it so super comfortable to wear. You don't even know you're wearing it. Alot of push up bras make your breasts look pointy and not quite right but this push up bra will give any gal the va va voom they want/need.
You know me those words rarely escape these lips. For $60 they are so affordable and that's imported....great value considering Australia's biggest intimate apparel retailer is the same price and the quality, shape, lift and support is no where near as good as this little number. Best of all you can wear this under anything it is the perfect t-shirt bra.
You can go to www.ultimo.co.uk to check it out
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Are Social Media Friends Real Friends?
This has been the question on many lips recently. How seriously can you take the connections you make online? It’s easy to the outside world to under estimate the unique connection that is available to us online however sometimes within the social media arena it’s easy to forget that although we may or may not have met these people face to face the emotions we feel are the exact same as the traditional relationships we have. We feel love, friendship, happiness, laughter and sometimes frustration or even anger…just as life as we know it.
For me I have always felt like I was different and although I have always had many friends there was always that element of difference. So when I went to work on cruise liners it was like all of those people who “were different” in their home towns we all had that common ambition that drive and determination to make a difference…to be free. We felt at home, we felt understood. Over 1500 crew members from all over the world our up bringing were totally different but that didn’t matter because we had a mutual respect and understanding of what we were doing and why we were there. When I got home it was hard to settle back into normal life in fact it took years to adapt but it was still that feeling of finding people who understood “me”.
It’s that same feeling I get when I’m online because truth be told very few people in my day to day life actually know and understand what it is I “do” whether it be they don’t understand or they don’t care because they are not career orientated. So it’s that feeling of isolation and having that network to bounce off.
Social media brings all of these people together in life to brainstorm, to encourage and to support. You connect with people and you relate with people; some more then others, just like in life and its matter of putting yourself out there and building relationships, friendships and connections. Some people you will love some you will like and maybe some people you will loathe and that’s ok because that’s life and you take the good with the bad. But for me there is definitely more good then bad!
I have come to love the people I have connected with it is refreshing to have a whole bunch of like minded people to bounce off and they get it. It’s such a diverse range of people all with something to share and story to tell. Personally I love the support and for me it is very real and I am a better person for knowing these people, they allow me to grow and be myself. What more could you want.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Fitness Project Update
Last week a started my Can I lose 10kg in 12 weeks Fitness Project so every Monday will bring a weigh in and update on my progress.
Weight Loss- 1.5kg
I feel like I've lost the double chin I started to get...Yay! When I look in the mirror I feel like my skin looks healthier.
Work outs- It feels good to be exercising again. In saying that I wasn't as unfit as I thought I would be....maybe running around after the girls is doing something. I found running some days were harder then others but all in all because it's only 20 mins it's not too time consuming; which I need. I am really enjoying my boxing bag for my upper body workouts. I am sore but it's a good pain.
Food- I eat healthy anyway so this was never going to be hard for me however I am having to remind myself to eat lunch because when I am working I get so focused on what I'm doing I forget to eat. So yesterday I made a big batch of soup so it's there and just have to heat it up.
It's much easier to eat healthy when you workout because you know how much work you've put into losing it and you really don't what to jeopardise that.
How did you go?
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
WANT TO BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR IN 2010
You have a goal of becoming a published Author in 2010
You are the master of your domain; you march to your own drum. A proactive innovative thinker…you are a new age entrepreneur… an
AGENT OF ACTION
An accomplished business owner who would love to be published along side other high profile entrepreneurs?
Here is your call to action…Bra Queen is compiling an out of this world book called
AGENTS of ACTION the diaries of the new age entrepreneur.
Designed to help motivate and inspire people to take action and create their destiny and live their dream.
You are the master of your domain; you march to your own drum. A proactive innovative thinker…you are a new age entrepreneur… an
AGENT OF ACTION
An accomplished business owner who would love to be published along side other high profile entrepreneurs?
Here is your call to action…Bra Queen is compiling an out of this world book called
AGENTS of ACTION the diaries of the new age entrepreneur.
Designed to help motivate and inspire people to take action and create their destiny and live their dream.
Dear Ambitious Entrepreneur,
Cast your mind back to when you were first thinking about starting your business…..remember?
• The feeling of excitement the butterflies in your stomach
• The fear of failure
• The feeling of no one understanding your dream and therefore creating doubt
• The burning desire in your heart that you wanted to achieve something that you, your friends, your family, your kids and your Grandkids can be proud of.
• You hear about failures but you know that just as many people succeed as what they do fail. Where are they? What is their story….if only I could here those?
If you had a book filled with 14 amazing stories from various industries all successful businesses on many different levels. Sharing how they created their business so they can live their dream. A real life guide to inside the mind of the new age entrepreneur…to say anything can happen if you are in the driver’s seat.
Now we do have that book and now is your chance to be an AGENT of ACTION and be apart of this amazing opportunity.
I am SO EXCITED about this! It is an amazing opportunity for you....but I don't need to tell you that. Jump over to BRA QUEEN and READ MORE
Monday, June 28, 2010
Can I lose 10Kg in 12 Weeks...Fitness Project
Today I embarked on my new fitness regime and thought I would share my journey with you and maybe inspire you to jump on board.
My goal
* Lose 10 kilos in 12 weeks
I have decided to do the Body for Life routine because it's great if you're time poor and it's simple and it makes sense to me.
Meals
You have one "free day" a week the idea is to have 5 small meals and basically fill up on salad and vegetables and protein is the size of your fist.
So my biggest challenge will be to actually eat during the day and have a smaller meal at night. I often work through lunch because I am in the zone however I will have to make an effort the stop and eat.
Exercise
20 minutes cardio 6 days a week. Basically the 20 minutes cardio is designed in a way that you maximise your 20 mins and you don't get bored. The thought process is that work outs shouldn't be long for example the fitter you get the longer the workouts? No it's about pushing yourself. So the 20 minutes looks like this-
1. Warm up the first 2 minutes at Intensity Level 5
2. Minutes 2-3 move from Intensity Level 5 to 6
3. Minutes 4-5, 6-10 and 11-14 work your way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 9, maintain for one minute.
4. Minutes 15-19 work your way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 10 (High Point at Level 10), maintain for one minute.
5. Minute 20 cool down to Intensity Level 5 for one minute.
Weight Training
3 times a week and alternating between upper and lower body this should only take 25 minutes.
Abs you do everyday or 6 days that you're training.
For more info on Body For Life or to view their success stories you can go to www.bodyforlife.com
So who's in with me? I will be updating you every week over the next 12 weeks so I would love to have on board.
My goal
* Lose 10 kilos in 12 weeks
I have decided to do the Body for Life routine because it's great if you're time poor and it's simple and it makes sense to me.
Meals
You have one "free day" a week the idea is to have 5 small meals and basically fill up on salad and vegetables and protein is the size of your fist.
So my biggest challenge will be to actually eat during the day and have a smaller meal at night. I often work through lunch because I am in the zone however I will have to make an effort the stop and eat.
Exercise
20 minutes cardio 6 days a week. Basically the 20 minutes cardio is designed in a way that you maximise your 20 mins and you don't get bored. The thought process is that work outs shouldn't be long for example the fitter you get the longer the workouts? No it's about pushing yourself. So the 20 minutes looks like this-
1. Warm up the first 2 minutes at Intensity Level 5
2. Minutes 2-3 move from Intensity Level 5 to 6
3. Minutes 4-5, 6-10 and 11-14 work your way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 9, maintain for one minute.
4. Minutes 15-19 work your way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 10 (High Point at Level 10), maintain for one minute.
5. Minute 20 cool down to Intensity Level 5 for one minute.
Weight Training
3 times a week and alternating between upper and lower body this should only take 25 minutes.
Abs you do everyday or 6 days that you're training.
For more info on Body For Life or to view their success stories you can go to www.bodyforlife.com
So who's in with me? I will be updating you every week over the next 12 weeks so I would love to have on board.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
You Have a Choice
Every move we make and every decision we make...we create and we choose our path.
It's so much easier to think that is was someone else's fault, that we are not accountable or responsible. Oh but the good stuff....we made that happen of course we did! Somethings are out of our control however ultimately we still get to choose how we proceed or digest the information.
Stuff happens and you feel like your alone, that no one understands. I don't know is that a way of us deciding that we are not ready to talk because if we talk then we need to be prepared to make decisions or take action.
When something positive happens in our lives we call someone, we shout it from the roof tops there are so many people who we can tell. Right?
Do you see where I am going with this?
Why is it that when positive things happen we can tell and talk to anyone and everyone but when negative things happen we freeze up and have this need to bottle it up and not tell anyone...how weird is that!
My point is you, me...we all have a choice and two minds are better then one right? We create our own destiny. Our past, our "stuff" that may have helped shape us but that doesn't define who we are and what we are going to do.
We decide that!
It's so much easier to think that is was someone else's fault, that we are not accountable or responsible. Oh but the good stuff....we made that happen of course we did! Somethings are out of our control however ultimately we still get to choose how we proceed or digest the information.
Stuff happens and you feel like your alone, that no one understands. I don't know is that a way of us deciding that we are not ready to talk because if we talk then we need to be prepared to make decisions or take action.
When something positive happens in our lives we call someone, we shout it from the roof tops there are so many people who we can tell. Right?
Do you see where I am going with this?
Why is it that when positive things happen we can tell and talk to anyone and everyone but when negative things happen we freeze up and have this need to bottle it up and not tell anyone...how weird is that!
My point is you, me...we all have a choice and two minds are better then one right? We create our own destiny. Our past, our "stuff" that may have helped shape us but that doesn't define who we are and what we are going to do.
We decide that!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Success Comes in Cans
Why and How?
Not cant's...
What you focus on expands; that's why it is crucial that you focus on the can's.
Don't get me wrong I know heaps of people you draw on life or business from a "feel sorry for me" or "this person sucks because...." place and do well from it. However is this really where you want to draw your motivation from? Really? No, no way. While it works well for some people you clearly need to wonder about the underlying happiness. However on the flip side of that we have to remember-
What similarities do families, teams or friends have with a jigsaw puzzle?
* They all have to fit together
* The completed/whole picture is better then the individual
* It takes all different shapes to make the whole picture, each piece isn't the same.
* You need to find the right pieces
* All pieces are interconnected
* Each piece has a part to play and is needed in the right sequence
* There are natural groupings
* The solution can be fragile
* Some pieces are central and some are peripheral
* Pieces need someone to move them
* Patience
Not cant's...
What you focus on expands; that's why it is crucial that you focus on the can's.
Don't get me wrong I know heaps of people you draw on life or business from a "feel sorry for me" or "this person sucks because...." place and do well from it. However is this really where you want to draw your motivation from? Really? No, no way. While it works well for some people you clearly need to wonder about the underlying happiness. However on the flip side of that we have to remember-
What similarities do families, teams or friends have with a jigsaw puzzle?
* They all have to fit together
* The completed/whole picture is better then the individual
* It takes all different shapes to make the whole picture, each piece isn't the same.
* You need to find the right pieces
* All pieces are interconnected
* Each piece has a part to play and is needed in the right sequence
* There are natural groupings
* The solution can be fragile
* Some pieces are central and some are peripheral
* Pieces need someone to move them
* Patience
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Celebrate Everyday
Make every day a day to celebrate life and be thankful. Look to every day as a day of new beginnings, opening your heart to positive hope and unlimited potential.
Take time to pull yourself away from all the noise and just look around you. Take inventory. Appreciate those who have enhanced the quality of your life and remember that they have been a gift to you. Also remember that you're a gift to them, too.
Be grateful for the choices you've made, both good and bad. Accept your mistakes: you can't change them anyway. Apply what you've learned and go on.
Use these lessons to help you with your other decisions in life. Appreciate yourself and your own uniqueness. Go outside and look at the sky. Soak in the atmosphere. Enjoy the colors of the landscape. Feel the textures of every place you're thankful for. Smile at the world. Don't allow any negative feelings to creep into your consciousness. Feel the power of your own acceptance. Put a positive spin on every thought you have.
Make every day special. Own it. Enjoy it. Bask in the glory of life. Appreciate the gift of your own life.
# Donna Fargo
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
How are your 2010 goals going? Check in...
Here we are half way through the year in 2010...already!
Now is a great time to check in to see how your goals are going. Are you on track? What I find a little difficult is writing down a list a my goals that is for the whole year. So this year I actually gave myself time frames to go by which makes it much easier to track your goals.
My 2010 personal goals-
* Move into house- Check
* Re structure work load so I'm not working until 2am 3 times a week- Check
* Lose weight- Mmm! Work in progress but I'm on my way. I have a new work out regime so it's great to be back on the horse.
* Spend quality time with my family- Check
So I must say I am travelling pretty good. So I am happy with my progress of my personal goals. How am I travelling with my business goals?
* eCourse written and launched- Check...now I am actually re working it as per my clients requests...watch this space.
* Home study pack written and launched- Check
* Event by March- Check...I have done my seminar as well as Bras, Boobs & Bubbles nights. However this is an ongoing element for Bra Queen both the seminar and the bra workshops have been extremely well received.
* My blog hosted on it's own domain- Mmm! Well I am working on this as we speak I promise. So yes I am re launching this blog which is super cool.
* Book published- Work in progress I have actually got the most exciting book concept that is going to be out of this world! Eeeee!
So all in all 2010 for me is going extremely well, I am working super hard and have to force myself to stop and enjoy the process.
Reality Check- The most important thing is to celebrate and enjoy everyday to recognise what and when we accomplish something and celebrate at the time. Reward ourselves because we work really hard to accomplish our goals. We are agents of action on a train to awesomeville... I hope you haven't stepped off.
Now is a great time to check in to see how your goals are going. Are you on track? What I find a little difficult is writing down a list a my goals that is for the whole year. So this year I actually gave myself time frames to go by which makes it much easier to track your goals.
My 2010 personal goals-
* Move into house- Check
* Re structure work load so I'm not working until 2am 3 times a week- Check
* Lose weight- Mmm! Work in progress but I'm on my way. I have a new work out regime so it's great to be back on the horse.
* Spend quality time with my family- Check
So I must say I am travelling pretty good. So I am happy with my progress of my personal goals. How am I travelling with my business goals?
* eCourse written and launched- Check...now I am actually re working it as per my clients requests...watch this space.
* Home study pack written and launched- Check
* Event by March- Check...I have done my seminar as well as Bras, Boobs & Bubbles nights. However this is an ongoing element for Bra Queen both the seminar and the bra workshops have been extremely well received.
* My blog hosted on it's own domain- Mmm! Well I am working on this as we speak I promise. So yes I am re launching this blog which is super cool.
* Book published- Work in progress I have actually got the most exciting book concept that is going to be out of this world! Eeeee!
So all in all 2010 for me is going extremely well, I am working super hard and have to force myself to stop and enjoy the process.
Reality Check- The most important thing is to celebrate and enjoy everyday to recognise what and when we accomplish something and celebrate at the time. Reward ourselves because we work really hard to accomplish our goals. We are agents of action on a train to awesomeville... I hope you haven't stepped off.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
People want different things from a relationship. Some want to be in love, some want to a casual sexual relationship, some want romance, some want a provider, some want someone who they can be close to...a friend.
It takes time to find someone who wants the same as you. There are also pressures from friends and family about relationships and it can be hard to figure out what it is you actually want. Whether you are single and looking for love or are in a relationship it is important that you-
Take time and ask yourself;
* What I do want from a relationship?
* What do I want?
* What qualities do I like in person
* What are some of my qualities that will appeal to others?
* What don't I want and like?
A healthy relationship is based on respect
Respect is when you are treated fairly and they accept you for who you are and what you have to say.
A healthy relationship is when:
* You have fun together
* You can both be yourself
* You have a friendship, not just a physical relationship
* You can have different opinions and interests without being pressured to change your mind.
* You listen to each other
* You both compromise
* You know you can spend time with other people and not be together all the time
Is Jealously love?
Jealously at first may seem like passion, love or romance but when someone uses anger or jealously to try and control what you do then that is an act that they are trying to own you. This isn't love...it's control
Warning Signs of an abusive relationship
Any one of these things is enough to indicate that something isn't right whether you realise it or not... or maybe you know and you're dismissing it?
* Controls you- wants to know your every move and checks up on you and won't allow you to make decisions.
* Is jealous- is suspicious of you and you find yourself always watching what or when you say something in case it upsets them.
* Isolates you- Cuts you off from friends, family and even themselves.
* Lacks respect- puts you down, criticises you a lot and makes you feel bad about yourself.
* Is often angry- angers easily, yells and shouts; complains about other people; makes harsh judgements about others; becomes really annoyed with anyone who doesn't agree with them.
* Blames everybody else- Blames everything on other people and never admits or apologies for their mistakes.
* Pressures you- Pressures you to say or do things you don't want to do.
Often the word abuse or abusive is easily dismissed because we tend to think of it as domestic violence and sexual however abuse includes-
* Emotional
* Physical
* Sexual
* Financial
* Social
What to do?
Working out whether to stay with someone or break up with them will be the hardest decision you will have to make especially if you have children. Maybe you love them, you feel like you'd be nothing without them or lost without them. You'll have to start again. Maybe you feel trapped or scared of what they might do if you leave.
Talk to someone it will help you decide what to do, you don't have to go through this alone. Talk to a friend, family or a counsellor....but talk.
Safety
* Tell someone and ask for help you can not control their anger.
* Have a code word that you can use with a friend so if you're in danger you can let them know.
* Contact 000 (Australia) or the emergency number in your country
* Always have money available
* Apply for an AVO- Apprehended Violence Order.
* Contact a counselling service or a helpline.
Emergency- 000
Police- 131 444
Kids Helpline- 1800 551 800
Domestic Violence Line- 1800 67 14 42
Although you are scared of the unknown and you feel you are alone you are not there are people with you all the way.
It takes time to find someone who wants the same as you. There are also pressures from friends and family about relationships and it can be hard to figure out what it is you actually want. Whether you are single and looking for love or are in a relationship it is important that you-
Take time and ask yourself;
* What I do want from a relationship?
* What do I want?
* What qualities do I like in person
* What are some of my qualities that will appeal to others?
* What don't I want and like?
A healthy relationship is based on respect
Respect is when you are treated fairly and they accept you for who you are and what you have to say.
A healthy relationship is when:
* You have fun together
* You can both be yourself
* You have a friendship, not just a physical relationship
* You can have different opinions and interests without being pressured to change your mind.
* You listen to each other
* You both compromise
* You know you can spend time with other people and not be together all the time
Is Jealously love?
Jealously at first may seem like passion, love or romance but when someone uses anger or jealously to try and control what you do then that is an act that they are trying to own you. This isn't love...it's control
Warning Signs of an abusive relationship
Any one of these things is enough to indicate that something isn't right whether you realise it or not... or maybe you know and you're dismissing it?
* Controls you- wants to know your every move and checks up on you and won't allow you to make decisions.
* Is jealous- is suspicious of you and you find yourself always watching what or when you say something in case it upsets them.
* Isolates you- Cuts you off from friends, family and even themselves.
* Lacks respect- puts you down, criticises you a lot and makes you feel bad about yourself.
* Is often angry- angers easily, yells and shouts; complains about other people; makes harsh judgements about others; becomes really annoyed with anyone who doesn't agree with them.
* Blames everybody else- Blames everything on other people and never admits or apologies for their mistakes.
* Pressures you- Pressures you to say or do things you don't want to do.
Often the word abuse or abusive is easily dismissed because we tend to think of it as domestic violence and sexual however abuse includes-
* Emotional
* Physical
* Sexual
* Financial
* Social
What to do?
Working out whether to stay with someone or break up with them will be the hardest decision you will have to make especially if you have children. Maybe you love them, you feel like you'd be nothing without them or lost without them. You'll have to start again. Maybe you feel trapped or scared of what they might do if you leave.
Talk to someone it will help you decide what to do, you don't have to go through this alone. Talk to a friend, family or a counsellor....but talk.
Safety
* Tell someone and ask for help you can not control their anger.
* Have a code word that you can use with a friend so if you're in danger you can let them know.
* Contact 000 (Australia) or the emergency number in your country
* Always have money available
* Apply for an AVO- Apprehended Violence Order.
* Contact a counselling service or a helpline.
Emergency- 000
Police- 131 444
Kids Helpline- 1800 551 800
Domestic Violence Line- 1800 67 14 42
Although you are scared of the unknown and you feel you are alone you are not there are people with you all the way.
Star in a Bra Top 10
Curvy Kate has just released the Top 10 in their Star in a Bra contest, every year Curvy Kate search for their real woman model in the Star in a Bra contest.
Now it is time for you to have your say...it's time to vote. Who do you like?
I'm leading towards Anna B myself.
We are seeing a whole lot more of lingerie companies conducting contests like this. Recently Marks & Spencer announced they are looking for a DD Cup+ model. Which is great because more people are becoming aware of the fact that people prefer to see real woman. Lets see how real they go shall we... we all know big companies play it safe and don't often think outside the square.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Suicide and Depression
I recently received this message-
I live in a small town like you once did. I have just gone though the hardest week of my life. I have just lost a friend that killed himself because he was going through a hard time?
Sorry I'm writing to you about something like this!!! But I just don't get it.
Ive done it hard over the years, but just cant get my head around why someone that has so many friends and family, goes and does this. I guess at the end of the day, I'm now sad that I have just lost a friend that I couldn't help.
Everyone that I've spoken to about (name) didn't see it coming at all, nor did I.
I can not tell you how much of an honor it is to have people come to me for advice, information or a listening ear on this. But this isn't about me... it's about understanding depression.
Before I start I have to say I have no formal qualifications in Depression, Physiology or counselling. I am a person who has spent an abundance of hours, days, weeks & months trying to reduce the stigma surrounding depression and helping others understand Depression.
The easiest way I can try to explain suicide lead from depression is... When someone dies from cancer, car accidents or heart disease we easily understand the death (it doesn't make it any less sad, just easier to understand) however because most people don't understand suicide and depression it leaves thoughts like why, how, I didn't know. Some people will even think of it as a selfish act.
If you switch your mindset so instead of thinking he commit suicide....think he died from a disease... they died from depression.
Happy people do not commit suicide sad, lonely and depressed people do. Someone who suffers from depression is extremely good at hiding and disguising it. So although they may have had friends and family around them they are just unable to see a way out from the deep dark hole they are in.
There is so much help available for anyone going through this the first port of call is a GP Beyond Blue have a list of GP's who specialise in Mental Illness all you have to do is type in your postcode and a list of GP's in your area will appear.
If you urgently need to speak to someone out of hours call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Here are some interesting facts on suicide and depression from my peeps over at SANE
Suicide, self-harm and mental illness
Having a mental illness is recognised as one of the highest risk factors for suicidal
behaviour and self-harm, yet many people do not receive the practical help they
need to reduce the risk of further attempts . . .
Does talking about suicidal feelings help?
20% Provided with suicide crisis plan
73% Talked about suicidal feelings
After a suicide attempt, are people given help to reduce the risk of it happening again?
20% Provided with suicide crisis plan
80% Not provided with suicide crisis plan
Are people at risk of suicide recognised as having a mental health problem?
64% Diagnosis of mental illness
36% No prior diagnosis
Are people provided with psychological therapy after a suicide attempt?
43% Referred for psychological therapy
Full the full report on self harm from mental illness click here
If you have lost someone from suicide you can read this to hopefully help shed some light.
I live in a small town like you once did. I have just gone though the hardest week of my life. I have just lost a friend that killed himself because he was going through a hard time?
Sorry I'm writing to you about something like this!!! But I just don't get it.
Ive done it hard over the years, but just cant get my head around why someone that has so many friends and family, goes and does this. I guess at the end of the day, I'm now sad that I have just lost a friend that I couldn't help.
Everyone that I've spoken to about (name) didn't see it coming at all, nor did I.
I can not tell you how much of an honor it is to have people come to me for advice, information or a listening ear on this. But this isn't about me... it's about understanding depression.
Before I start I have to say I have no formal qualifications in Depression, Physiology or counselling. I am a person who has spent an abundance of hours, days, weeks & months trying to reduce the stigma surrounding depression and helping others understand Depression.
The easiest way I can try to explain suicide lead from depression is... When someone dies from cancer, car accidents or heart disease we easily understand the death (it doesn't make it any less sad, just easier to understand) however because most people don't understand suicide and depression it leaves thoughts like why, how, I didn't know. Some people will even think of it as a selfish act.
If you switch your mindset so instead of thinking he commit suicide....think he died from a disease... they died from depression.
Happy people do not commit suicide sad, lonely and depressed people do. Someone who suffers from depression is extremely good at hiding and disguising it. So although they may have had friends and family around them they are just unable to see a way out from the deep dark hole they are in.
There is so much help available for anyone going through this the first port of call is a GP Beyond Blue have a list of GP's who specialise in Mental Illness all you have to do is type in your postcode and a list of GP's in your area will appear.
If you urgently need to speak to someone out of hours call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Here are some interesting facts on suicide and depression from my peeps over at SANE
Suicide, self-harm and mental illness
Having a mental illness is recognised as one of the highest risk factors for suicidal
behaviour and self-harm, yet many people do not receive the practical help they
need to reduce the risk of further attempts . . .
Does talking about suicidal feelings help?
20% Provided with suicide crisis plan
73% Talked about suicidal feelings
After a suicide attempt, are people given help to reduce the risk of it happening again?
20% Provided with suicide crisis plan
80% Not provided with suicide crisis plan
Are people at risk of suicide recognised as having a mental health problem?
64% Diagnosis of mental illness
36% No prior diagnosis
Are people provided with psychological therapy after a suicide attempt?
43% Referred for psychological therapy
Full the full report on self harm from mental illness click here
If you have lost someone from suicide you can read this to hopefully help shed some light.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Bra Review on Underwear of Sweden
SYLVIA
Cost- $49.00
Lift- 9/10
Separation- 9/10
Quality- 9/10
Shape- 9/10
Material- 9/10
Appearance-9/10
Over All- 9/10
Bra Queen's Comments- I love the quality of this bra. Before I even seen it on I could see how well made this bra is, it's a well structured bra. When I seen Sylvia on it confirmed that it has a great shape and it looks fabulous... the price of Underwear of Sweden bras are SO AFFORDABLE and the value for money is awesome because you're getting internationally designed lingerie but it's still an Australian small business how good is that!
Sizes 10 to 16, A to E Cups
If you would like to check out more of the Underwear of Sweden range or to see your nearest stockist you can go to www.uwos.com.au
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Get Over Yourself!
Funny things happen as life goes on don’t they?
As my heart hurts and I don’t really know why…. I find myself thinking of my loved ones that have past and as much as they bring a smile to face and I feel myself embraced in a memory I feel fear and I don’t know why. I fear the older I get the older my loved ones get and it scares me to think that something *touchwood* would happen to them…
Everyone brings something unique and something special to the table… to the world. You know people feel on so many different levels and sometimes out of fear we block out some elements of our feelings, of ourselves.
When we judge and criticise other people it doesn’t come from their mistakes it comes from ours and who are we to do judge?
What do you bring to the table?
Is a question we all need to ask ourselves… we tend to only think about ourselves and how we feel but stop and think about everyone around us because you know what? We… you are not perfect. You say “tomato” and I say “tom’ato” there are two sides to every story. We can go through the exact same thing and view things totally differently, it doesn’t mean I’m wrong or you’re wrong it means we’re human and that’s the way the world works. We’re both right… if you are so hung up on one aspect of a story then you will miss the entire meaning of the story and that’s not good.
We have to remember what makes you smart? Guaranteed it’s not what makes me smart or your next door neighbour. For every time you think someone isn’t very smart is the very time you have to remember that it’s you that just doesn’t get ‘it’
Everyone has the freedom to be, the freedom to think and the freedom to live…
Don’t judge… don’t be that person you’re so much better then that.
As my heart hurts and I don’t really know why…. I find myself thinking of my loved ones that have past and as much as they bring a smile to face and I feel myself embraced in a memory I feel fear and I don’t know why. I fear the older I get the older my loved ones get and it scares me to think that something *touchwood* would happen to them…
Everyone brings something unique and something special to the table… to the world. You know people feel on so many different levels and sometimes out of fear we block out some elements of our feelings, of ourselves.
When we judge and criticise other people it doesn’t come from their mistakes it comes from ours and who are we to do judge?
What do you bring to the table?
Is a question we all need to ask ourselves… we tend to only think about ourselves and how we feel but stop and think about everyone around us because you know what? We… you are not perfect. You say “tomato” and I say “tom’ato” there are two sides to every story. We can go through the exact same thing and view things totally differently, it doesn’t mean I’m wrong or you’re wrong it means we’re human and that’s the way the world works. We’re both right… if you are so hung up on one aspect of a story then you will miss the entire meaning of the story and that’s not good.
We have to remember what makes you smart? Guaranteed it’s not what makes me smart or your next door neighbour. For every time you think someone isn’t very smart is the very time you have to remember that it’s you that just doesn’t get ‘it’
Everyone has the freedom to be, the freedom to think and the freedom to live…
Don’t judge… don’t be that person you’re so much better then that.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Academic grills three-year-olds on their sexuality
Last week the Herald Sun publish an article called Academic grills three-year-olds on their sexuality where Monash University's Dr Mindy Blaise, who spent five days at an unnamed childcare centre, wants sexuality to be an official subject at kinders and preschool centres.
* Children asked about flirting, kissing
* Research inappropriate, says psychologist
* Discussions about homosexuality
CHILDREN as young as three have been questioned about kissing and flirting in a project by a Melbourne university researcher.
I too am absolutely outraged by this! I am all for research, innovation and making this world a better place but this is ridiculous and it has gone too far...
The one thing that our children have is their innocence and their freedom to be
Why would we even want analyse and jeopardise that is beyond me.
Why do we want to put our own social issues onto our children?
I love the fact that my girls can kiss and cuddle their friends just because they love them. There is nothing sinister, sexy or flirtatious about it.
My daughter says "Woohoo Sexy" all the time and there is nothing sexual about it she just thinks it's a way of expressing how someone looks and if any judgemental dirty minded person takes it any other way then that is their problem and I feel sorry for them.
The beauty of being a kid is saying whatever pops into your mind and we love their honesty don't we?
Saturday, May 22, 2010
HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY DeBra's
To celebrate what has been an amazing 10 years for DeBras they are having a MASSIVE SALE 25% OFF all your favourite brands Triumph, Playtex, Berlei, Panache, Fayre Form , Bella Bodies and Curvy Kate. Offer ends 30th May so BE QUICK.
www.debras.com.au
When I first spoke to Debra Kinney the founder of DeBras I could see the burning desire, the passion and the love in her eyes when she said this "I want to have bras for every body". 10 years later and it continues to ooze out of her and that's what I love about her.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBRA!
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