#34: You find the lost sock

#34: It makes my day when………..You find the lost sock

Now I’m not really one for conspiracy theories but if I had to believe one, it would be that sock manufacturers and washing machine companies (I’m looking at you Westinghouse) have been working together for years to create small compartments at the back of washing machines that store and then destroy one sock from each pair during the wash cycle. Anyone with me?

There has been more than one occasion where I have collated 20+ odd socks and have spent much more time than I should admit trying to identify where they could be hiding. If any innate object could enter the “Hide & Seek” World Championships, then socks would have keys and phone easily covered.

Therefore you can imagine my relief each time I unload the washing machine and discover that each pair has a partner. However, what really gets me pumped is when I find the lost sock of a pair that I know have been missing for quite a while.

Let me tell you the story of my latest lost sock. Those of you who have been reading for a while and studying the list may remember post #1: New sock day. Now one of the reasons I started the blog because I was so excited to be wearing my latest pair of new socks, which were good quality ones with the logo of my cycling club the South Perth Rouleurs. Oh they felt so good, so tight on my foot and I was so pumped that I started a whole blog about it……

Then disaster struck I only wore those socks once and then lefty disappeared on me. Oh the disappointment I felt, as I searched everywhere for him, which I last wore over #33 posts ago. Every time I when to choose a pair of socks to wear, I would see Righty staring up at me looking so lonely and I felt huge pangs of disappointment.

Then to my utter amazement, the unthinkable happened. I was cleaning out my sock/undies area in the cupboard when I spotted a crisp clean looking white sock under one of my scarves…..Could it be? I was almost too scared to look but built up the courage and then it happened……I found it!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEEHAHHHHHh I yelled, as Matt looked up from his computer to see what the hell was going on, as if I had just found a $10,000 cash prize. Well to me it felt like it and I quickly changed my footwear to boots, just so I could wear the socks. What a find!

I hope this gets you as excited as me, otherwise I am starting to sound a bit pathetic…..Please comment to tell me I am not alone…….

Happy feet!

Becstar x

                                                              The socks in question…..

                                                  Oh look, she found her fave yellow socks!

#33: Your own TV screen on the plane

#33: It makes my day when………... You get your own TV screen on the plane.

Since I am in the air flying again (Today’s destination is my hometown Perth) and hence typing this from the plane, I thought it was appropriate that today’s post be something that happened to me only hours ago. If you follow me on twitter (@Bec_Halliday) you will know that I was pumped when it happened!

So I am positive that everyone who steps on a plane has an underlying desire for their plane to have the luxury that is their own TV screens. I mean that’s the only thing that goes through your mind as you wait in the queue to board right? Or is that just me?

The thought of being able to pick and choose whatever you want to watch, when you want to watch it and have a quick nap whenever you wish to pause the screen makes flying just so much more tolerable.

Due to the frequency of my flights this year I am quite aware when booking flights, which model aircrafts in the Qantas fleet have this service, but it is still a gamble and I walk onto the plane crossing my fingers every time.

I’d even give up having the whole row to myself in order to have the screen, so I don’t have to watch some boring movie that they play on the flight because no-one was watching it at the movies.

SIDE NOTE: However it does also make my day when although you don’t have your own screen, instead they screen an awesome movie that you have been wanting to see for ages. Score!

However today I didn’t have to worry about making that choice because as well as having our own screens, I enjoyed a spare seat next to me. How lucky am I???? Today is going to be awesome!

Happy flying!

Becstar x

#32: All green lights

#32: It makes my day when………... You get all green lights

Many of you I will imagine, drive the same route every work day, following the same roads and most likely getting caught at the same sets of traffic lights each day.

So how great is it when the stars align to ensure that you get a clean run and manage to out manoeuvre all the other drivers on the road.

Lucky you left exactly when you did, lucky you stopped for that takeaway coffee, lucky you brushed your teeth for exactly 2mins 19secs and lucky you didn’t stay at home to watch the entertainment news segment on Sunrise which seemed to be coming up after every ad break, as all these chosen actions set you on the path to driving nirvana.

I must admit though this kind of event is much more exhilarating on the return journey from work, as getting to work 15mins earlier than usual is not as exciting as getting home 15mins early and being able to enjoy a bit of ‘me’ time before the nightly activities begin.

Good luck on your journey today.

Happy travels!

Becstar x

Ps. This also applies to those travelling by foot, as the pedestrian crossings can take ages, so when they turn green on your approach you make involuntarily break into a small skip.

#31: Parking spot right outside the front door.

#31: It makes my day when………... You get a parking spot right outside the front door.

Since today is what I like to call “Super Shopping Saturday” this post is quite appropriate. It most commonly occurs when entering into large shopping centre car parks, sporting events or when trying to find a park in the city centre.

On the approach to your destination you start to notice that plenty of people look as though they are all heading to the same place as you. You are still 800m away from your target location and already you can’t even see any free spots……this could be disastrous!

Maybe you will just do a quick lap past the entrance to see if you luck is on your side today, it couldn’t hurt right?

Then as you slowly creep past the entrance you suddenly spot the beacon that is the reverse lights of another car coming from the closest car park that you could of imagined…….Wohoo!!!!

You might then take a quick look around while smiling to see if anyone else witnessed your good fortune and give the exiting person the biggest wave you can, while turning into the spot with possibly your best parking manoeuvre of your driving career. (Imagine the magic if this coincided with #13)

I’ll also give double points to those of you playing along if this happens to you in the following circumstances:

·         You are running late;

·         You have no change and you score a parking spot which doesn’t require a ticket;

·         You nab a great spot at a large shopping centre in the 2 week prior to Christmas (Triple points for Christmas Eve);

·         Or at the shopping centre during the week of the post-Christmas sales.

Good luck getting your spot when you head out today. Think positive, it has to happen to someone…..

Happy parking!

Becstar x

Look at some of these awesome spots that other people have nabbe. This is what they had to say about their good fortune:

                           “I thought I was going to miss the boat, until I got this awesome park…..”

                           “I’m here to fix the roof tiles…..Couldn’t get a closer spot if I tried.”

 “So close to being late the Tree House AGM, lucky someone was reversing just as I got here”
                                         
                 “What a day to get such a close park, I really just needed to duck in to pick up some

bon bons for tomorrow’s Christmas celebrations”

                                             

“This new 2 storey car park is just so convenient”

#30: The shop assistant picks out the biggest & best looking treat from behind the glass panel at the bakery.

#30: It makes my day when………... The shop assistant picks out the biggest & best treat from behind the glass panel at the bakery.

So you’ve decided that you deserve a treat from the bakery because you had a crappy day at work, you forgot to each your lunch, it’s Friday or maybe you just rode your bike 120km. Whatever the reason, if you’re like me you stay there for a while letting everyone else go ahead of you while deciding what you are going to choose.

This is a big decision (as we know from Post #25) so you scan the rows of delicious treat until your eyes fixate on the Raspberry and White Chocolate scone mmmmmm………..

However there is certainly a discrepancy between the size, shape and proportion of choc bits on the scones on the tray behind the glass, so you will be taking a risk if they choose one for you. Is it worth it? Hell yeah, they look incredible.

So you look for the most generous looking shop assistant and tentatively move forward saying in your politest voice “Could I please have one Raspberry & White Chocolate scone?” Then you watch in hesitation as she bends down towards the tray…….Oh it feels like she’s going in slow motion.

But then the magic starts, she replays your move and scans the tray looking for the most delicious, plump looking treat and chooses the exact scone that you had your eye on….WOHOOO, you are so grateful and can now relax, walking away knowing you are going to enjoy every bit of your yummy treat.

Yummmm….anyone else now carving something from the bakery?

Today’s post idea is the first one that has been sent in by a home viewer, Lisa Jacobs. Lisa is a lawyer/cyclist/writer/bakery enthusiast and keen admirer of miniature dachshunds. Lisa has an awesome new website that I recommend that you check out (especially if you love cycling). Find it at www.ridehappy.com.au

A similar moment happened to her yesterday and enjoyed every bite of her date scone! Thanks Lisa.

Happy eating!

Becstar x

                                       Tip: Flirting with the bakery staff does tend to increase

                                               your chances of scoring the biggest treat.

#29: You see yourself on TV

#29: It makes my day when………... You see yourself on TV.

In honour of my appearance on ‘Deal or No Deal’ yesterday, today’s post is all about the split second where you see yourself on TV.

Now I’m not talking about being on a game show or even hosting the show, I’m talking about the times when you are out at a public event, such as a Fun Run or community fair, the cameras are there and then later that evening you are watching the news and your pretty face appears on the screen for half a second.

Usually invisible to anyone but yourself, you are suddenly turning around and screaming to anyone around you, ‘Did you see that? I was just on the TV’

This also occurs when you are present at a live sporting match or event, then you get home in time to catch the replay on TV. I bet you all secretly spend more time searching the faces in the crowd whenever the camera pans out, as opposed to watching the event – I mean you’ve seen it all before anyway!

This happened to me this year at the Anzac Day March. I stood there clapping along for 2 hours, then later that night I saw myself clapping along on the Channel 7 news. Sadly I was home by myself and had no-one to tell, so I rang Matt but as soon as it started ringing I really questioned why it was so exciting???

I suppose it’s just something that doesn’t happen every day? Who knows?

So I’ll be looking forward to the ‘Deal or No Deal’ episode which will be screened sometime in the next 2 months. I even get a speaking part in this one, so that has to be bonus points?

Happy viewing!

Becstar x

                                 Federer: OMG! Did you just see me on the big screen????

NO DEAL - No post today!

No post today as I have been out all day at DEAL or NO DEAL!

Exciting I know and although I did not manage to play with Andrew (that sounds a bit wrong), I did manage to get BOOYAH – Case 26.

So look out for me in the next few months, doing a stupid dance. Another thing ticked off the bucket list by being on a gameshow!

Makes my day when……will be back to usual broadcasting tomorrow.

Happy guessing!

Becstar x