Christmas Tag

Hello lovelies, This was supposed to be Monday's post, but i got lazy, so it's coming to you on Thursday! Today I'm doing a Christmas tag that i stumbled across when on Hello Jasmine who is a blogger I'm really becoming fond of! With out further adu here is my answers to the Christmas tag!

1. What is your favourite Christmas Movie? 

To Grandma's House We Go, i was sorta kinda a super duper Mary-Kate and Ashley fan back in the day, their movies still give me such war feelings, this is the only Christmas movie i can watch year in year out and not get annoyed!

2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?

It's always been Christmas morning for as long as i can remember. 

3. Do you have a favourite Christmas memory? 

I'm not typically a Christmas person. I guess there was one christmas where my little brother still believed in Santa and I still believed in Christmas' magic and the way his eyes light up on Christmas was amazing, it was also the first year mum hosted her family at our house, just a great year all around. 

4. Favourite festive food?

Trifle and Mince Pies. I did a post about my fave xmas foods you can read about them all here

5. Favourite Christmas gift?

I remember when i was about 13/14 I recieived my first CD Player, as a rule we were not allowed CD players until we were 16, i was so pleasently surpised, Music has always been such a big part of my life, i personally think my mum just got sick of me constantly stealing her CD Player, but I often smile that i got that so early, it really helped me as a kid. 

6. Favourite Christmas scent? 

 Ginger bread or water melon, sunscreen?  So as most people know Christmas is in summer in Australia so think summer and those are the types of smells we get, Ginger is that IS Christmas to me. I was in the supermarket the other day and walked past the gingerbread houses and just got the most overwhelming smell of Christmas i actually told the person i was with that all i could smell was Christmas! 

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Not really no, when I was a kid we had the whole "put the treats out for santa" routine, but these days it's just the same as any other day

8. What tops your tree?

I actually do not have a Christmas three this year. :(

9. As a kid what was the one (crazy, wild, extravagant) gift you always asked for but never received?

It's not very extravagant but I'd love something writing related for my birthday or Christmas! That would be cool. 

10. What's the best part about Christmas for you?

Seeing magic in childrens eyes!

so there we have it, a cute little Christmas tag to keep you guys reading. I'd love to see some of your answers, If you have your own blog, drop a link in the comments or you can simply answer in the comments. 

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Thanks for reading guys, Monique, x. 

Australian Q&A

Okay, So I am Australian! I didn't think it was a secret, I always get amused at the types of questions the rest of the world has for us! So i went on google and found THESE QUESTIONS on Yahoo Answers and thought it would be cool if i picked out a couple to answer :-)

1. Have you ever seen a kangaroo or koala in the wild? 

Yes, I have, i will insert a photo of a Mummy and Bubba Koala for the proof, Kangaroos are not rare to see in the wild i have seen them on many occasions, in fact my step brother once had a pet joey named Joey

2. Are surprised people from overseas are so gullible that they believe Australians are surrounded by "deadly and dangerous creatures" every hour of the day?

It's not a surprise that most things in Australia can kill you, but they rarely do. It's assumed that in Australia you are always about 1 metre away from a spider and sitting here right now i can see three, whether or not they're the deadly type is another story. But no, it does not surprise me as a lot of Australian are gullible to that as we.. 

Koala's I saw when driving with my brothers, give credit if you use this picture!

3. Are there any holidays you can think of that are specific to Australia or Oceania? 

Cant talk for Oceania, but Australia day is January 26, it marks the day the British invaded our country and took it from our Aboriginal people. I dont think there are really any other that we celebrate most other countries dont, I think the Queen gets two public holidays over here though?

4. have you ever eaten vegimite? If so, do you like it? 

Vegemite is a staple in my house, I LOVE it. Most Australians will prank visitors by putting it on a spoon and feeding it to them like it's chocolate spread, it's the wrong way to eat it, if you eat it like that, of course you're not going to like it, I could rant about Vegemite and how it's portrayed but it could be a whole other post of its own!

5. Given the opportunity, would you climb Uluru (Ayres Rock)?

No! Uluru is a sacred site for our Traditional owners, If you come here feel free to look, walk around it but PLEASE don't climb it as the traditional owners of our land have asked that people do not do this, they will not stop you but its very rude if you do. 

6.Have you ever had a close encounter with a deadly snake or a crocodile? 

I have seen many 'deadly' snakes in around the roads but never 'really' had a close encounter with them. as for a crocodile, i saw a really cool one at a Zoo, he hand the biggest teeth, but no, never seen one in the wild, but i would love too. 

7. Are you happy that the majority of Australians do not own any sort of firearm? 

Yes! I get so sad with all the school shootings in America, it hurts my heart. I am so glad we cracked down on this long ago. Whether you agree with our laws or not our gun related deaths are far far lower because of laws put in to protect our people, something like 1.2 per100,000 in australia with 3.5 per 100,000 in the USA and the stats are a whole lot higher for the USA if you bring non fatal ingures in to it, something like 23.23 per 100,000 U.S. citizens but again, that could be a whole nother post!

8. What is the farthest distance you have driven in one day? 

The furthest distance i have travelled in one day is Sydney to Melbourne which is roughly 950kms, it takes about 12 hours, . . . make sure you've got lots of Music, water and snacks if you ever plan to do it!

Do you have a question for An Australian? Who Better to ask then an Australian? Comment below or hit me up on Twitter @moniquediplock 

Thanks for reading guys!

Get To Know Me Tag

Hello Dreamers,

I decided to do a Q&A today to help you guys get to know me a little bit, when I was looking for some questions i came across the Get To Know Me Youtube tag, So i thought why not turn some of these youtube tags in to text posts? Not to hate on youtubers and not saying i would never be a youtuber (I'd love to I'm just no confident enough) but some of the tags they do would be just be just as cool in written form. Enjoy!

1. What is your middle name? Cherie
2. What is your favorite color? Orange
3. Who was your first best friend? Her name was Sarah, then there was Jes, now there is Jedda and she is the bestest!
4. How tall are you? 5"6
5. Cats or Dogs? Both, or cats
6. Funniest moment throughout School? Oh there are so many, probably getting in heaps of trouble for skipping lunch
7. How many countries have you visited? Just Australia
8. Are you in/gone to college? I tried Uni by distance in 2014, it wasnt for me, I plan on going back when i move to Sydney and learning face to face.
9. What was your favorite/worst subject in High School? Loved French (so much trouble was caused, hated. . . cooking!
10. What is your Favorite drink? Coke or Water
11. What is your favorite animal? Other then my pets, Big Cats
12. What is your favorite perfume? I'm loving the Kim Kardashian one at the moment, but i also love a good Musk
13. Tea or Coffee? Tea, but i do love coffee too, I just cant drink it as much
14. What would you (or have you) name your children? I would love to name them Delilah and Elijah
15. What Sports do you play/Have you played? Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Gymnastics
16. What is your favorite book? Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and The Healer Series by Maria V Snyder
17. Who are some of your favorite YouTubers? Onision, Danisnotonfire, AmazingPhil, Shane Dawson, Sprinkle of Glitter, Zoella, ThatcherJoe, Oli White, There's a new one Hunt For Fabulous, you'll love her
18. What is your favorite movie? ummmmmm oh this is a dumb question how can i choose just one. . . . . I'm a huge fan of The Winter Soldier but I think my fav movie would have to be The Lion King
19. Are you Single or Taken? Single
20. Whats your idea of an ideal first date? Something calm and relaxing where two people can get to know each other.
21. How many Girlfriends/Boyfriends have you had? 0
22. Favorite memory from childhood? Living in my imaginary world
23. Do you speak any different languages and how well? I know a little french and i know it badly
24. Do you have any siblings? 4 Blood siblings, 10000 Step Siblings
25. How would you describe your fashion sense? Casual
26. What is your favorite restaurant? I love a good pub meal #straya
27. What are some of your favorite tv shows? One Tree Hill!!!! The Originals!
28. PC or mac? PC but i wouldnt mind giving a Mac ago
29. What phone do you have? (iOS v Android?) Iphone
30. Tell us one of your bad habits! I procrastinate soooo badly