Accountability :-)

On the 8th of December, I posted that I would be keeping track of my weight loss over the coming weeks and reporting it on this site - the idea was that this would make me stick with it and make me accountable.

Well I'm an idiot!!!!!

How can anyone in their right mind lose weight over the Christmas period?

I've had to re-think my weight loss plans and I have now decided that I will postpone it until the new year - starting from January 7 2013.

Having the grace period after Christmas will allow me to get myself organised and ready for the gruelling challenge of weight loss and exercise.

So I promise that starting from the 7th I will start being accountable and start reporting my progress!

Wish me luck!

Merry Christmas everyone!  Hope Santa is kind to you this year.

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Upcoming Events

There is something here for everyone everywhere!

Logan City Mayors Christmas Carols | Crestmead, Logan City Area

15 Dec 2012 Free Entry
Celebrate Christmas with your family and friends at the Logan City Mayor's Christmas Carols. Featuring singing sensations Prinnie Stevens and Mahalia Barnes from The Voice, singing all your favourite Christmas songs.

For further information call Logan City Council.

Broadbeach Christmas Carols | Broadbeach, Gold Coast Area

15 Dec 2012 Free Entry
Celebrate the most special time of the year at the Broadbeach Christmas Carols, presented by Broadbeach Alliance and proudly supported by Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and 92.

Santa at The Ginger Factory | Yandina, Sunshine Coast Area

6 to 24 Dec 2012 Free Entry
All Aboard with Santa at The Ginger Factory. Bring your own camera for free photos with the Jolly Man! From Thursdays to Sundays, including Christmas Eve, Santa will swap his sleigh for the train and ride alongside little ones, sing carols and read a special story before posing for free photos at his gingerbread setting.

Sunday Brunch at The Woolshed | Jondaryan, Toowoomba Area

16 Dec 2012
Come out into the country and enjoy a genuine home-cooked, hearty buffet brunch in the historic Jondaryan Woolshed.

Click here for further information.

Woodford Folk Festival | Woodford, Country Valleys

27 Dec 2012 to 1 Jan 2013
The Woodford Folk Festival, an event of international standing, is held annually over six days and six nights.

Click here for further information.

The Oxford Street Party | Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area

29 Dec 2012
For the seventh consecutive year, The Oxford Street Party held in Rockhampton will host some of Australia's hottest acts.

THE OXFORD STREET PARTY

The 6th annual Oxford Street Party, bringing the party to Rockhampton!

For six consecutive years, The Oxford Street Party held in Rockhampton, central Queensland will host some of Australia's hottest acts!


Arguably the hottest act in the country right now the The chart-topping Aussie hip-hop phenomenon 360 will make his debut performance in Rockhampton at this years Oxford Street Party.
Joining 360 on the line up is Triple J favourite Seth Sentry, folk rock band Busby Marou, electro pop rockers Goldfields with more to be announced.

Hosted by Queensland Festivals and Events (QFE), the event was established in 2007 since then, the Oxford Street Party has grown in popularity with sold-out crowds year after year. The annual event has attracted hugely popular Australian musicians to its stage including Boy & Bear, Drapht, Bluejuice and the Stafford Brothers.

The street party remains a drawcard for many partygoers to travel to Rockhampton from all over central Queensland and remains on the top of the podium as the region’s undisputed number one music festival.

For the first time in 2012, the street party will be moved to a new location and have a date change. This year being held on the riverside car park opposite Sea FM on Victoria Parade on Saturday the 29th of December 2012. It’s case of take 2 for this location which was to be the event site in 2010 before the floods put the venue under 4 metres of water.

For further information check out the website!


There are heaps of New Year's Eve events coming up.  Stay tuned!

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Christmas Events

CAROLS ON THE BEACH

Presented by GoldLinQ Gold Coast Light Rail

The inaugural Carols on the Beach brings you the first ever beachfront Carols by Candlelight on the Gold Coast. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy an evening of song with the whole family, spending a summer night under the stars in Surfers Paradise.

With a line-up of stars from TV hits Australia's Got Talent, The Voice and X Factor including headliner Jack Vidgen, plus Andrew Wishart, Emma Birdsall and David De Vito, there's something for every boy and girl to sing along to. And if you're lucky, you might just get a peek of the big man himself!

In a magical end to the night, Surfers Paradise will light up with fireworks, spreading the Christmas cheer to all.

Date: Sunday 23 December, 2012

Time: 6pm to 9pm

Address: Surfers Paradise Beach, end of Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217

Phone: (07) 5584 3700

Email: spa@surfersparadise.com

CHRISTMAS IN SURFERS PARADISE

Presented by GoldLinQ Gold Coast Light Rail

LOONEY TUNES STAGE SHOW & CHRISTMAS DISPLAY

See the new Cavill Mall light up this Christmas, as the weather warms up for a great Australian Christmas on the Gold Coast.

The family event introduces Santa to the beach, transforming his sleigh into a surfboat pulled by six white kangaroos. Don't forget to post your Christmas letter, and snap a photo with the man in red!

Alongside Santa's surfboat sleigh will be nine nights of free entertainment, headlined by the Looney Tunes Christmas Show, in Cavill Mall. See Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweetie Bird and all their friends as they bring holiday cheer in a Christmas themed song and dance show.

And while you're enjoying the sights and sounds of Surfers Paradise, keep an eye out for roving musical performers, as they deliver Christmas joy, and light up Surfers Paradise with A Capella renditions of your favourite Christmas carols. 

The great Aussie summer is here to stay, so bring the family or gather your friends and enjoy the spectacle and fun of balmy Christmas nights in Surfers Paradise.

DATE & TIME

Thursday 13th, Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Thursday 20th, Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Monday 24th December:

• Santa appearances in the Mall - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
• Looney Tunes Christmas Stage Show - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
• Looney Tunes Christmas Meet & Greet - 7pm
• Looney Tunes Christmas Stage Show - 8:00pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION

Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise

Christmas Carols St Lucia

9 December 2012

Where:  Ironside School Hall, Corner of Hawken Drive & Central Avenue, St Lucia

This is an all ages event and is free to the public.

St Lucia Bible Church are hosting Christmas Carols! All are welcome to come along to enjoy a night of free entertainment and get in the Christmas spirit.

Running times:
5:00pm - Start the fun! There will be games and fun for children of all ages.
5:30pm - Dinner will be gourmet roast chicken wraps (gold coin donation).
6:30pm - Carols! There will be singing, a nativity story and a Christmas message.
7:45pm - Supper.

Hope to see you there!

Broadbeach Christmas Carols

Broadbeach Christmas Carols, Gold Coast, 15 December 2012

Time: Saturday, 15 December 6pm-1:30pm

Where: Kurrawa Beach, Old Burleigh Rd, Gold Coast

This is an all ages free event.

Celebrate the most special time of the year with the Broadbeach Christmas Carols, presented by Broadbeach Alliance and Executive Producer Allister McCormick and proudly supported by Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and 92.5 Gold FM.

Enjoy a spectacular evening filled with live entertainment from a variety of performers. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Christmas under the stars in this fantastic free evening concluding with an amazing fireworks display. 

Flipside Circus Christmas Cabaret

Flipside Circus Christmas Cabaret, Brisbane, 15 December 2012

When: Sat 15 Dec, 7:30pm-9:00pm

Where: Flipside Circus Training Centre, 119 Mina Pde, Brisbane

This is an R18 event and tickets cost $40 per adult and can be purchased from Buy Tickets – 07 3352 7233.

Perfect for end of year break ups, work Christmas parties or just getting a group of friends together for a great night out (minus the kids).

Tickets are $40 each or book a table for 8 for $300. Canapés, glass of champagne, popcorn and fairy floss included. A small cash bar will also be available.

Burleigh Community Christmas Carols

Gold Coast, 9 December 2012

When: Sun 9 Dec, 3:00pm–9:00pm

Where: Burleigh Sports Club Oval, 111 Christine Avenue, Gold Coast

This is an all ages free event.

29th Annual Burleigh Rotary Community Christmas Carols, proudly presented by Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads Inc.

Family fun, kids activities, market stalls, show bags, food from 3pm. Carols from 5pm, hosted by Gold FM’s ‘Bridge’ as MC. Visit from Santa plus fireworks at 8:30pm.

Artists include: Tap Dogs, Dean Vegas, Wickety Wak Boys, Elizabeth Lord, John McSweeney, Daniel Mallari, Petrina Zaphir, Hyped Performers, Sh Boom, Athena College, Colleen Fitzgerald Dancers, The Voice Weavers, Savannah, Samantha Mooney, Burleigh Heads State School Choir

Free Shuttle Buses will be running from 3pm-5pm and return 8:30pm-9: 30pm from:
- Lower Gold Coast Highway - Burleigh Heads State School,
- Treetops Shopping Centre, Classic Way
- Christine Corner Christine Ave bus stop

If there are any other events please let me know.  I'll also update as I get more information.

Happy holidays everyone! 

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