2011: The Year That Was!

I honestly cannot believe that another year has come and (almost) gone...

2011 definitely had some ups and downs, but all in all it was an OK year. I'm definitely not where I hoped I would be, but it just gives me more to work towards in 2012.

Recap of the year that was:

Highlights:

• Another fabulous week in Melbourne with my Mumma for the 2011 Australian Open;
• Admission to the Roll of Legal Practitioners in Queensland Supreme Court;
• An overseas trip to Japan with great mates, good times and lots of things to reminisce about and laugh for years to come;
• Moving to the United States of America to pursue my dreams... Even though it hasn't worked out, I'm proud that I did it, and gave it a go;
• Spending many weekends at Suncorp Stadium with my Darling D watching our beloved Broncos. I was super lucky to score lots of free tickets this year, so in a year when D and I were both saving and thought we wouldn't get to as many games, we actually still got to lots!! I didn't quite make my record of all bar one game which I set in 2009! One day ;)... ;
• Being there to see Darren Lockyer's final ever State of Origin match, and seeing QLD lift the trophy for the 6th year in a row; 
• Pulling an all-nighter in NYC to watch the Broncos v Dragons, which kicked off at 4am NYC time, and seeing Locky play his final game and kick the winning field goal. I may not have been at the stadium, but I was there in spirit; and
• Making memories to laugh a lifetime in the 12 weeks I spent in NYC and 8 weeks spent in Atlanta.

I'm choosing not to write down the lowlights, but rather just some things I'd like to improve in 2012.

• Find a job that combines my degree with my passion;
• Be more open to possibilities; and
• Let go of people from the past! They've taken up too much of my time already, it is time to forgive, forget and move on.

Some other things I hope to achieve in 2012 include:

• Spend more time with the amazing friends I have in my life! You girls (the boys won't read this ;)!!) know who you are. You are the ones I turn to when I am down, you are the ones who know the everyday ups and downs of my life and still standby me. You are the ones who get me through the tough times and will always give me advice when I need. You are the ones I treasure, and I endeavour to spend a lot more time with you all in 2012!
• Move out of home. We all know it will be a shock for me to return home from almost 6 months overseas full of freedom and have to return to live with my parents. As soon as I have lined a job up, I will be moving out. Whether I'll live by myself or in a share, I'm not sure... But we'll find out sooner rather than later hopefully ;)
• Get fitter. Since I "retired"/"quit" swimming in 2009, I've been a lazy lazy girl! haha. And my weight and overall body reflects that! in 2012 I want to get a little fitter and little healthier. If I could get back to my swimming weight, I'd be stoked! I figure once I am living a more regimented life (no night shifts, no study etc) this will be easier to maintain!

Let me know what you think!!

Happy New Years Eve to all my friends in Aus!! 

xx love Breanna

Hiatus

Sorry for the lack of updates in the last week. I have been very ill and not had the energy nor brainpower to be literate! I'm starting to get better now, so will recommence posting and my 30 day challenge shortly!

xx love Breanna

what I wore today!

Tonight I went out to meet up with my friend Tahlia. We went to Icey, our fave place!! Only we forgot that the Queensland Reds were playing across the road that afternoon. Nonetheless, we still had a fantastic evening! Also ran into Siany's hubby Matt and Richter who I went to Japan with! Along with their friend Anthony and his girlfriend Fiona. And then on top of that Tahlz and I ran into another uni friend of ours Stef, who was there on a date!!

My outfit for tonight was:

* black and white vintage dress that mum made;
* black stockings;
* black 'white suede' cropped jacket;
* black leather over the knee, high-heeled boots;
* Wayne by Wayne Cooper cocktail ring;
* H&M necklace;
* Ringleaders diamond white gold and gold ring.

Here is a photo of me and Queensland Reds player Radike Samo after the game!

Please excuse the horrible iPhone photo in which I look yellow!!!

xx love Breanna

Luggage - Take 2

Ok kiddies, it is cast a vote time again!!

I found two other sets of luggage I am considering, so please cast your vote!

I blogged about the original two sets here!!! So please take a look and decide between the four :)

Set 3:

The only issue with this set is that they don't have a large suitcase, so I would just get a plain black suitcase to team with the leopard print.

Set 4:

You can't really see the detail but there are circles woven into the fabric!

Anyway, let me know what you think? I can't decide!!

xx love Breanna

My Body

In general, I am happy. I know I could look A LOT ( and I mean A LOT!!!!!!!! ) better than I do! When I was swimming, I was really happy. I had killer abs, and nice legs! Now it is all a bit flabby and blah! But I know that if I wasn't so lazyI could easily lose a couple of kgs and tone everything back up again! I'll get around to it one day... But right now I enjoy being lazy :P

xx love Breanna

5 Guys I Find Attractive!

I've been very much looking forward to this post!!!

1. John Isner
I have always thought JI was very good looking from the first time I saw him play tennis live in January 2009.

2. Ben Te'o
He's just super cute and super buff, what more can I say!

3. Paul Walker
LOVED him in the original Fast & the Furious, and think he's only got better with age!

4. Gerard Butler
For someone who is 40-odd... I find him strangely attractive. I think the accent helps too!

Trying to decide the last person to make up the 5 is HARD!!! There is someone who isn't famous that I find VERY attractive... But not sure I should publicise that on world wide web. All my girls know who I am talking about... So instead, I'm going to go with:

5. Josh Duhamel
He's cute, and my type, what more is there to say!

xx love Breanna

Family

Family is very important to me. I have my actual immediate family: Mum, Dad and younger Brother. Then I have my extended blood family and my pseudo parents.

This is a family portrait from my 21st in 2009.

This is a photo of my pseudo parents and I:

My pseudo dad passed away in 2010 and I miss him everyday. He was always such an important part of my life.

xx love Breanna

iTunes shuffle

1. Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy
2. Cheap Wine - Cold Chisel
3. Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Bublé
4. Never Again - Kelly Clarkson
5. Just a Dream - Nelly
6. Beauty Queen - Ben's Brother
7. Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
8. Hello (Club Edition) - Martin Solveig
9. Last Kiss - Taylor Swift
10. Keep it Loose, Keep it Tight - Amos Lee

xx love Breanna

Luggage

So as some of you know, I am going to be needing luggage very shortly. I haven't really looked very hard yet. But i have found two sets that I quite like. But I can't decide between the two, so help me out and cast your votes please!!!

OPTION ONE:

Lucca, from Strandbags

 OR;

OPTION TWO:

Kate Hill

So tell me which one you like better. Price is much of a muchness. Or if you don't like either, tell me to keep looking!!!!!

Feedback is greatly appreciated :)

xx love Breanna

Education

My parents always raised me to believe that education is important. They both went to University and they always encouraged my brother and I to attend. Actually, I would have been scared shitless to tell my Dad I wasn't going to Uni, so I just found something I wanted to do and did it.

Having said that, I completely agree. At 17 or whatever it was when I went to Uni, it was just because it was expected. But now I am completely thankful that I was raised to believe that education is important. Now I agree with my parents and think that education is important!!

I am also incredibly proud of my two pieces of paper!

I admit I never really tested myself, or pushed myself. I just did what I had to do to pass, which wasn't much. But it is amazing what you are capable of when you actually have an interest in the subject.

I'll definitely encourage any future children I may have to pursue further education after high school.

xx love Breanna