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still upright for the win

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I’m still recovering from probably one of the best birthday weeks ever
Spring break with Diamond and the girls, skiing in Michigan
Despite none of us being able to ski before we got there, we got the hang of it, loved it
AND, all came home in one piece…colour me shocked
Although, it was a bit touch and go when Magoo got thrown out of the dog sled and flew head first into a tractor. We got REALLY lucky that she walked away from that one.
I’m not sure how many lives kids get, but that HAD to use up one of hers fo sho.
In unrelated news, I peed my pants on two separate occasions from laughing so hard…so you KNOW there was fun being had.
It was the perfect family getaway before I head back out on tour this weekend
Which reminds me, Sydney peeps, do you have your tickets for the tour yet? They’ve been selling crazy fast, which is better than awesome!

CLICK HERE FOR THE SYDNEY TOUR DATES

Also, wanted to thank you guys for being all congratulation-y and lovely, when I posted THIS ON FACEBOOK
I almost felt bad about pranking you for April Fool’s Day

SURE I did.

i’m a sheila…

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You’d think I’d be used to it by now, but I don’t think it’ll ever stop be weird spending Australia day in the snow
And if you live in Chicago, there’s a pretty good chance, that come January 26th (Australia Day) there’ll be some snow on the ground
Despite that, it’s still a day to celebrate my Aussie-ness
You don’t have to be in Australia to do that

Australians are travelers….and I know there’s Aussie’s all over the globe right now, knocking a few back….in honor of ‘our’ day

Which leads me to ask the question, to all my Aussie mates reading this
What does being Australian mean to you?

For me, it’s not just about where I was born or what nationality is listed on my passport
Being Australian is WHO I am
It’s a pride thing
I’m proud to be from a country that, when I meet new people from other countries, they nearly always say, “I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to Australia!”
That’s a great compliment, and I love that Australia is held in such high regard by so many people

Australia to me is about mates
Working hard, but knowing how to take it easy
Having a sense of humour
And for me, being proud to have a little bit of BOGAN in me
I love being able to say that I was born in a small (at least it was back then) outback town like Kalgoorlie

I love that our national anthem gives me goosebumps every time I hear it
I love that my daughters (both born in the USA) will eat a Vegemite sandwich with me
I love that after 14 years of hearing me talk, I can still bust out new Aussie slang that Diamond hasn’t heard before
I love that my Dad is an Aussie icon and has been nominated for Australian of the year
I love that my 65 year old Mum has a wetty (wetsuit) and a boogie board
I love that Australia Day is also my Nanna’s birthday
I love meat pies, Paul Kelly songs, the Australian flag, calling flip flops ‘thongs’, red dirt and being a SHEILA!

I love being Australian

Happy Australia Day!

To help get your party started,
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I’M A SHEILA (Jenny Talia)
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Crank it loud at your barbie
I know I will be!

 

 

hit pics, november 23 twenty twelve

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Before I left Ireland, I was determined to get at least a START on my Christmas shopping
So in between filming scenes for the Ireland episode of RHYTHMS & ROOTS I would wander off and check stuff out
(and obviously get caught doing it, as this photo shows)Then once we were done yesterday, I met up with Mum for a late lunch/early dinner
Or as we like to call it….wine!

Then we staggered out into the awesomeness that is Grafton Street at Christmas-time
And guess who got all her Christmas shopping done? in her drunken state
I FUCKING DID!

I mean, I don’t really remember what I got anyone. But I gave them all to Mum to take back to Australia for me, so I don’t even have to post that shit!!
Am I winning or what?
I didn’t get Diamond and the girls done yet
But I am headed home today, oh my fucking god I feel like I’ve been away forever! so that’s totally an early Christmas present for them

And the best present EVER for me.