A New Name, A New Beginning

I've always loved the title of the movie, "Being John Malkovich". It's a very satisfying three words. Try saying it out loud. Is your mouth satisfied? I've only seen the movie once. I don't really remember any of it, but I do remember that I thought it was quite left of centre, a bit like John himself, no doubt. I think he's a brilliant actor and to be a brilliant actor you have to be slightly nuts. Well that's my opinion on the matter.

Anyway, what I'm trying to tell you is that this is how I chose the name for this blog. It would actually sound heaps better if I used my whole name because there are more syllables and my last name rhymes with Malkovich, but due to me being a rather private person I decided to just go with plain old Ky. I should add that Being Ky is easy. I just have to be myself. Being John Malkovich may be a little more complicated.

A Ladder and a Plank

Late in the afternoon, not long before the sun goes down is not an ideal time to be taking photos. The light just isn't that great, BUT, when these two are getting up to a bit of mischief the photos just have to be taken, regardless.

We don't have a slide in the backyard, well we didn't until now.

This plank of wood has been used in numerous activities such as a jump for the bike and scooter(that was hilarious, let me tell you!), a ramp for toy monster trucks, a ramp for the skateboard and for rolling balls down.

Today it is a slide. Yay!

Cheeky Monkey!!!!!

AND if you draw on it with the sidewalk chalk....well, below is the result.

I love their mischief!

Happy days!!!

~ Ky x

T&G Tuesday - Acland St, St Kilda

 Today's photo post is not about great photography, but about having some fun.

I did try to take some truly great shots, but it's always difficult when the Monkey is non stop action.

Sometimes that in itself makes for some great shots, but today, I was distracted by his energy.

There was soooo MUCH energy!

We found some graffiti art hidden away behind the shops.

Creepy!

There was even footpath art.

These two goons stopped for a few seconds to pose for me.

There were cakes in the windows....so many cakes!

See? He doesn't stop!

Probably the best book store I know of.

She wanted to buy lots of books.

He just wanted me to take photos of him being an airplane.

We had a great time at Acland St today!

~ Ky x

Snippets of Sunday - Old Churches Rock!

Note the raindrop smudge towards the top of the church.

I had a little time out by myself today.

It doesn't happen often enough, but what can one do when hubby works a lot and there's no family near by to help with the kids?

On my way to my favourite markets, I stopped at this church on Riversdale Rd and took some photos. I've been wanting to do this for so long now, but I've always got someone else with me.

I braved the icy, cold wind and wandered around the church, taking photos and trying to ignore the discomfort that the cold was causing to my ungloved hands.

It's such a beautiful church with it's large bluestone bricks and gothic style arches and steeple.

I would have loved to go inside, but the divine service was already in progress and I was on a mission to check out the goods at the markets.

Maybe next time.

~ Ky x

T&G Tuesday - Instagram

Have you discovered the Instagram app for smart phones yet?

I have.

I LOVE it!

These photos are some of the pics I have posted on my Instagram feed.

They aren't all edited in Instagram.

I also use the PhotoWizard and DynamicLight apps to edit photos that I've taken with my iPhone and then add them to Instagram.

If you are wondering what Instagram is, well, it's a photo sharing app. You can follow other Instagramers from all over the world.

It's really fun seeing how other people use editing apps.

I'd love to know if you are an Instagramer.

FYI, my Instagram user name is 'pikchik'...just saying.

~ Ky x

T&G Tuesday - on Wednesday...oops!

This is Teddy.

Well, it's 'New' Teddy, actually.

'Old' Teddy got lost at the shops a couple of months ago.

I think I was sadder about it than he was.

He was given the old teddy when he was born and he slept with him all the time and took him in the car sometimes too.

So now, it's almost like having old Teddy except the new Teddy is softer because he hasn't be hugged and played with for a few years yet.

Yay for Google and online shopping!!!

~ Ky x

Snippets of Sunday - Ms Heap and Mr Beck

I don't know how much you're into music, but it's pretty much part of the landscape in these here part of the woods.

It's almost as much a need as bread and water to me.

I don't think I'd live very happily without it.

Music defines different memories and stories from my life.

It's all filed away back there in the recesses of moi's grey matter.

Anyway, I'll get to the point.

The snippet I want to share with you today is a song that I really love.

This chicky babe is an awesome singer and I love all her music.

What's great about this clip is that she's singing along to music made by Jeff Beck(guitar) and Tal Wilkenfield(bass).

What a trio!

Everyone give a warm round of applause for................

IMOGEN HEAP!!!!!

Seriously, you must hear it.

Happy days, people!

~ Ky x

Feel Good Friday - ???

I got nothin' today.

Zip.

Zero.

Zilch.

So, I'm going to sit here and make it up as I go along.

Let's start with a photo that I haven't shared with you...hang on, gotta find one.

Ok. Here's one.

Melbourne City. Photo taken from Riversdale Rd, Camberwell.

Want to see another one?

Too bad, I'm going to put one up anyway.

I don't normally get to see Mt Buller like this in winter because it is usually so grey and cloudy up there during snow season.

Moving along...

How about a happy song?

Ok, you twisted my arm.

You're going to be singing it all day now!

Ha!

And now for a giggle.

Did you giggle?

I laughed hysterically!

Well maybe not hysterically, but I laughed loudly.

How cut was that guy at the end?

Too funny!!!

Not bad for not having anything to share today, aye?

Here's hoping you all have a wonderful weekend.

I sure hope to.

~ Ky x

T&G Tuesday - Animal Farm

Can you guess what I did today?

That's right! I went on a school excursion with Angel's class to a farm.

A freezing, cold day, BUT, we all had so much fun!

Can you believe I had a turn at milking a cow???

I'd never done it before.

I wish, wish, wish that this farm was my place. Well, maybe not such a big farm, but a tiny one, with a few animals and land for the kids to run and play.

Yeah, I could see myself living in gum boots and doing chores around a very, very small farm.

What did you do today?

To see what other's around the world are doing on Tuesday go to

Communal Global

Also linking to The Long Road to China for...

~ Ky x

Snippets of Sunday - Kick It!

It's really cold and windy here today, but he insists on wearing shorts outside.

*sigh*

I don't worry too much, as long as his top half is warm.

I love taking action shots of him.

Some of them are just hysterical!

Classic shot!

I really, really wish I had a DSLR though cos then I wouldn't have that damn fraction of a second of shutter delay after pressing the button.

It's very frustrating when you're trying to capture a particular shot.

Oh well, them's the breaks.

He makes me laugh so much!

So there's my snippet of today.

The Monkey Boy kicking his soccer ball.

Hope you've been having a lurvely weekend.

~ Ky x

Feel Good Friday - Coffee Date

Roughly every fortnight, I have a coffee date with my man. Ahem...my little man.

It's our thing. It's what we do.

Sometimes, we have coffee dates in between that fortnight, but if we don't, then we still have our fortnightly date booked in.

I always have a traditional flat white.

That's just my thing.

 He always has either a babycino or a hot chocolate.

He rocks a chocolate froth moustache!

Sometimes I even have breakfast too.

Who doesn't love a chunky piece of fruit bread?

And no, I didn't use all the butter.

Going out for coffee is one of my favourite things.

It always makes me feel good.

And it's become easier with him the older he gets.

He stays put on his seat...most of the time.

So, tell me, what's making you feel good this Friday?

~ Ky x

T&G Tuesday - Dead Tree Hill

Taken while driving through the Yarra Valley.

All the vineyards are displaying lovely brown rows at the moment.

They still look cool though.

I HAD to stop and take a photo of this old tree sitting up there on the hill amongst the rows of grape vines.

I didn't even notice that cloud until I was editing the photo.

I'm liking it!

~ Ky x

Snippets of Sunday - Gift from God

I took these photos last Sunday when she had a cold.

 Her throat was sore. Her lips were really dry. She had a stuffy nose.

She still smiles though.

That's just how she is. How she has always been.

She's all gorgeous, thick hair and dreamy eyes.

She has a heart as big as the sun and beyond.

She has the gift of empathy for others not often seen in a young child.

She loves people!

She hates to see people hurting.

She's says she'd like to be a nurse when she grows up.

She'd be a brilliant nurse!

She'd be brilliant at anything she put her mind to.

She always says 'Hello' to people.

Even grown ups.

If she knew you, she would wave and say 'Hi' to you, using your name.

I love that she's even friendly to grown ups.

Us grown ups like to be noticed too.

Look at those eyes.

When they fill with tears for whatever reason, my heart contorts into all sorts of painful shapes.

She holds your heart that way.

You can't help but give it to her.

She's ever so gentle with it.

She's my Angel.

 Our princess.

 A gift from God to be sure.

God knew exactly what He was doing when He made me her Mum.

I need her just as much as she needs me and sometimes, I need her more.

~ Ky x