Oh wow! I guess it's update time.
I have a rather large sum of information and minimal space and time before I bore you to death. I will try to keep it short and sweet.
Perhaps we could try a report format with headings and such? Here we go...

TAFE/UNIVERSITY
Well, I have completed and passed my Certificate III in Children's services and am currently studying my Certificate IV which is only a six week course. I finish early December. I have applied to Edith Cowan University to study my Bachelor of education (Kindergarten to seven), I will find out if I am accepted late January/ early February. Very exiting indeed, I am a motivated and driven young lady eh?

FINALLY LEGAL
I turned eighteen this this month (17th October). How strange that no matter how old you technically become you don't feel any different mentally or emotionally... or physically for that matter. However eighteenth birthdays are meant to be the time when you are finally an adult and can experience ALL of life's guilty little pleasures, not me - I seem to have already seen most of what life has to offer and have 'been there and done that' and am now quite over most of it and am quite happy to get on with my life and focus on my future as opposed to exploring the many flavours of cocktails at the clubs and pubs.

AARON LOVE
Yes, Aaron and I celebrated our three year anniversary on the 18th September and are still very much in love and going stronger than ever. He is my past, present and my future. He was my knight in shining armor, who has become my prince and some day undoubtedly I will make him my King. I will forever love and cherish you.
<3

COOKING
Cooking is something I have always really enjoyed doing, it is not a chore to me at all. But only recently my beautiful Aaron has discovered my hidden talent. He now eats my home cooking on a regular basis as opposed to getting fast food. Our friends have also enjoyed diving into my dinners, snacks, desserts and pretty much anything I place before them. I love the feeling when someone really appreciates and complements my recipes, or when then repeatedly ask for me to whip something up on a weekend. I am the domestic goddess!!! haha.

FRIENDS
You gain some and you loose some, this is what life is about. The ones that matter stay close while the others fly away in search of greater things. I wish them all the luck in the world. For those who are still around, I cherish every moment spent with you and love you very much.

FAMILY
What can I say, Mama and Daddy are my rocks. They are my support when the world goes dark and I cannot find my way. I have the best relationship with my parents and adore them with all of my heart. I enjoy every conversation and every chance I get to spend with them. Though to many we may seem somewhat dysfunctional - This is where I came from, this is my home within my heart and the place I feel most comfortable. forever. I will never forget everything you have given me or taught me and I believe I will continue to learn from you for many years to come... Just know, no matter what, no one will every break our connection as a family, as friends and as guides through this life.

Caught up? Hopefully.
xxx

Just felt the need to do this... it cracks me up.
Around 2 years apart. Taken on the same bed sheets
enjoy.
xxx

(December 2006)

(May 2008)

Once again, Jade goes crazy with the photo shoot.
Anyways... new and very recent photo's
Taken 14th May 2008
(unedited) - Just for the record.
xxx

I guess everyone has one of these... it's more of a to do list - from my hopes to my dreams.
Things to do before I die. (in no particular order)

• Go skydiving and bungee jumping
  
• Learn the French language and visit Paris.
• Get married to the love of my life.
• Have a child.
• Become a wonderful teacher.
• Own a very expensive bag or pair of shoes.
  
• Learn to dance
• Do some charity work - even if it's only for one day.
• Go shopping or to dinner with my mum.
• See my dad surf again.
  
• Own a house.
• Always remember what it was like being young and sometimes stupid.
• Never loose myself in something I don't agree with
• Go scuba diving (because I'm terrified).
• Stay in touch with the ones I love.
• Own a puppy.
• Write something and get it published.
• Quit smoking.
• Go to movie world.
• Own a one of a kind beautiful piece of art.

I'll keep adding if I think of anything.

Once again it is time for my 'about me' post.
Everything from the insignificant to the important things about me.
Here we go...

• I have been with my gorgeous boyfriend Aaron for two and half years - I love him.
• My middle name is Maddison.
• I love fresh flowers in bright colours.
• I am studying Certificate III in Children's services at Tafe.
• I hope to go to University and study Primary school teaching.
• I have a cat named Moxie.
• My favorite words are Adore, Believe, Dream, Inspire and Forever.
• I have had the same best friend all my life.
  
• I am seventeen years old, eighteen in October this year.
• My star sign is Libra, but since I was born premature I believe I also have Scorpio qualities.
• I am very close to both of my parents - they mean the world to me.
  
• I live with my Parents, Nana and my boyfriend.
• I love ice cream and sorbet.
• I love all fruit and vegetables.
• My favorite colours are pink, red, champagne, purple and turquoise.
• I have an I.D bracelet from Aaron I NEVER take off.
• I have just recently started growing my nails.
• I will only wear silver jewelery.
• I have six ear piercings, a labret and a navel piercing.
• I am still deciding on my tattoo.
• I love the beach at night with roaring tides.
• I believe that with every negative comes a positive - everything happens for a reason.
• My favorite perfumes are Chanel Chance, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren Romance, Armani Code, Miss Dior Cherie... and the list goes on. I LOVE PERFUME.
• My favorite brands are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Prada. - I will never be able to afford them anytime soon...
• I love music.
• I love a good home cooked meal.
• I love cooking.
• My favorite flavours are Cherry, coconut, passionfruit and lychee.
• I love clothes and shoes - but then doesn't every girl?
• I have been dying my hair black for five years.
• My favorite T.V shows recently are LA and Miami INK, Satisfaction, Buffy, Angel, Sex and the City...
• I used to be a secret food channel addict... but now everyone knows my dirty little secret.
• I feel naked without a necklace and earings.
  
• I love chocolate and lollies, but I haven't actually bought myself chocolate in around two years... (I have eaten it though).
• I love boxed chocolate - Something so satisfying about selecting which one you want.
  
• I am a caffeine addict.
• I am an only child.
  
• I would rather eat dessert than dinner.
• I have learned from every single one of my mistakes.
• I LOVE MAKE-UP.
• There are very few people I love, trust and care for with all of my heart - They know who they are.
• I love kisses and cuddles.
• I love the French language and hope to learn it one day.
  
• I want to change and inspire at least one person.
  
• I am allergic to Lavender.
• I have hazel eyes, but in the sunlight they look like cat eyes.
• I like everything about food and nutrition.
  
• I try to learn something new everyday.
• I am equally introverted and extroverted.
  
• I love all animals.
• I can't do mathematics to save my life.
• But my English and writing skills make up for that.
• I have extremely neat hand writing.
• I have around four different styles of hand writing - you would never guess it is the same person.
  
• I love to read, finding a good book is the problem.
• If you ever get the chance read the book 'God Is A Bullet' and it doesn't make your heart race and change your reading life forever... I will refund you the cost.
• I can find beauty in almost everything.
• I love art.
• I dislike seafood - it freaks me out.
• I love cocktails.
  
• I rarely enjoy take away food.
• I believe you should cherish life.
• I could live at the zoo... so fascinating.
• I believe you can do anything you set your mind to - as long as your heart is in it.
• I write letters and notes to show my love and appreciation.
• In some aspects of my life I am a perfectionist.
  
• When I first meet people I tend to come across like a bitch. Really I am just shy. It takes me a while to warm up to people.
• Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.
• I try to be the best I can be.
• I try to further myself as a girlfriend, daughter and friend.
• If I say 'I love you' I mean it with everything I have.

Okay so this is a little bit about me... if I think of anything else I will add it over time.
enjoy
xxx

Quickly...

Okay so there is now three... well two and a half weeks left of this term at TAFE.
I am actually doing really well, have passed two assignments and am waiting on the results for the third. I had my first playgroup last week, and though it was rather overwhelming it was incredibly fun. The children are beautiful and the experience is amazing. I am still constantly working on assignments and studying but I am enjoying (almost) every second of it. Anyways, that's the TAFE update done.

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. Sometimes things happen whether they are good or bad that change your entire life forever. A part of me died last weekend, and to be honest it's not a bad thing. But a part of me also woke up.
Life is a constant journey... full of choices.
Sometimes we make the right one, sometimes we don't.
In the end we cannot change the past, but we can create our future.

I may expand on this post a bit later... I had a whole inspirational speech... and suddenly I have gone blank

xxx

TAFE

Heaps has happened.

Can't be bothered... actually more like I don't have the time to explain it all.
Briefly... I am at TAFE studying Certificate 3 in children's services.
Fun, interesting, overwhelming, exiting, boring, entertaining... all good describing words.
I will probably go back to this later and expand on my update.
The only downside is that I live and breathe the course ( I think it's my brain trying to take it all in) but I dream and think about children, toys, play doh, cognitive development, philosophy, Quality practice, regulations, sterilising, child development, baby cues... and you get my point.
It's frustrating.
Someone can be like " hey Jade how is your day going" and my brain wants to respond with "Carefully constructed activities and settings will help stimulate physical and cognitive development"
I didn't even know what the word cognitive meant until two weeks ago!

The course is actually awesome.
haha.
Can't wait for the practical.

that's it.
xxx

Just photos