T.I.L.T: Things I Love Thursday.

• Imagining working at GOOGLE!

-Got the Munchies? Google have 11 gourmet Cafeterias where you can chow down on breakfast, lunch and dinner... oh yeah, it's ALL FREE!

-They snack rooms which contain various lollies, cereals, nuts, yogurt, carrots, fresh fruit etc, and dozens of different drinks including fizzy drinks, smoothies and cappuccinos.... and yup... ALL FREE
-You have the option of being picked up and driven to work by the high tech WiFi bio-diesel bus too, but if you choose to drive, you are not left out. Onsite car washes and oil changes are among the numerous perks Google offers to all its workers.
-Want to buy a hybrid car? The company will give $5,000 toward that environmentally friendly end.
-They have their own FREE Hairdressing Salons on site... naturally.

-Care to refer a friend to work at Google? Google would like that too, and it'll give you a $2,000 reward.
-Just have a new baby? Congratulations! Your employer will reimburse you for up to $500 in takeout food to ease your first four weeks at home.
-Gyms, personal trainers, nutritionists, wave pools, spa pools, rowing machines, locker rooms, volleyball pits, massages, child care, five onsite Doctors, and personal concierges that arrange dinner reservations are all what working at Google and getting FREE stuff is all about.

-Hate doing your Laundry? Meh, bring it to work and have it all done and ready for you by the morning tea break.
-Can't be bothered walking anywhere? let the FREE custom detailed motorized Scooter you got given to zoom through the halls do all the work.
- Hate leaving your Animals at home unattended? BRING YOUR PETS TO WORK!

- If employees need a break from their desk, Rock climbing walls, Pool Tables, Foos ball, Video Games, Ping Pong, Roller Hockey are some of the options available to recharge the mind.

-In the mood for a mental workout? Googlers can also study Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish and French, or visit the mobile library.
-Tired Googlers can take a break in a decompression (stress) capsule that is impermeable to sound and light.

-On each floor, there are private cabin areas where employees can attend to personal affairs.

-Take a break in a self-controlled massage chair…while you zone out watching aquariums.

-Additional perks include ski trips, company movie days, summer picnics, holiday parties, health fairs, quarterly group offsites, a credit union, saunas, roller hockey, outdoor volleyball pits, discounts for products and local attractions.

With all of these perks and resources available, why would employees ever need to leave the workplace?

It’s no wonder Google is so successful.

• Colourful Aprons
• Blackboards
• Forts
• Flashlights
• Jetsons
• Cool guys in movies that don't look at explosions behind them, instead they walk off in slow motion
• Manly Men, doing manly stuff: Like last Tuesday about 5.30pm, remember when you got that whiff of something that permeated the air and you couldn't quite put your finger on what it was? It was my Husband at our farm dump carving up a 4 day old dead Cow with a small pocketknife for dog meat.
• People that ruin photo's

• Coming across a record by my brothers Dad. No Joke.
• Deer Heads.
  

• Genuine Leather Wallets.
• Finding my "hair twin".
• Top Gear "make your own Limo".
• Marc Ellis getting tasered by Matthew Ridge.
• Grapefruit juice and lemonade.
• Rocking chairs.
• Feather Pillows.
• Thick warm socks.
• Reading in Cafes.
• Ambrosia.
• Cartwheels.
• When Oprah isn't about losing weight, Dr Oz or infidelity.
• New hairstyles.
• Taking high heels off after a long night, ahhhhhhhhhh!.
• After two years finally getting your braces off... mmm slimy.
• That feeling in your tummy when you go really high in a swing.
• Unexpected two ply toilet paper in public toilets.
• Getting the booth side of a restaurant table.
• Hearing and seeing pictures of a friends Circus themed wedding!! so clever and fun!!
• Staring contests.
• Dan and I wearing red noses. Just cause.
• Tummy rubs for my big fat seal looking dog.
• Lying in a hammock.
• My wonderful Husband surprising me with making dinner or cleaning the entire kitchen.
• Improv Everywhere, seriously this is the most awesome site I've come across in ages! my favourites include, McDonalds bathroom attendant, Suprise Wedding Reception, Human Mirror, Hi Five Escalator, Welcome Back.... sheesh, everything on this site is fun!
• The extra chips at the bottom of the Maccas bag.
• Ferris Bueller.
• Latte Art.

• Thinking its Thursday when it's Friday
• Farmers Markets.
• Man Vs. Wild featuring Will Ferrell.
• Kush Balls.
• Full House.
• Drumstick Pencils.
• Finally seeing the whole Statue on Lost.
• Spaghetti with WAY too much Parmesan.
• Emily Deschanel.
• Taking the sympathy serving of the pasta salad no-one has touched at a "bring a plate" lunch. What a great Christian thing to do.
• Fedoras.
• My back cracking when I sneeze.
• TOPSY TAILS!! eeeee!! "School time, Play time, Anytime". I used to want one of these when I was 6 and still do!.
• Watching my Dogs cuddle awwww.
• Roast Pumpkin.

Anywho, that's about it for this week of T.I.L.T, I'm getting back to Improv Everywhere to see what else these pranksters have been up to...

To infinity and beyonnnnd.......

Fortnight round up:

1. 2.

You know it's Winter when it's warmer outside than it is inside.

You know it's Winter when you hear a whirring come from the other side of the toilet door only to discover it's your Husband with the fan heater warming the toilet up before he does his bizz.

You know it's Winter when someone breaks into your rental property to steal the HOT WATER CYLINDER! it took me ages to be able to laugh at that, but man... a hot water cylinder?

(At least they were considerate and didn't break the window. )

Well, my fortnight has been chocka block of happenings and events, kicking off at number 20.

20. Someone stole our Hot Water Cylinder!!!!

19. The Nat rat turned 21 and threw a 1950's party!

Apparently Nat was an ugly baby, I dont remember... I just remember her putting me off wanting to go to Church by singing "Were following Jeeeeesus, just like Matthew, Peter and John". She had some ugly years though, namely getting her big people teeth, but then grew into them and gave me nits. Love you little Sis. xo

Sing it Gramps.

18. My house is completely sterile. It shines more then my Daddio's bald head (and no it's not because my Computer is broken.... I take my Wifely duties seriously... sometimes). Thanks Mum for teaching me cleanliness is next to the crazy train. I'm even bold enough to say my entire house is cleaner than PEARL BROWNS! *gasp!*..... just don't ask me if I cleaned the Ceiling or behind the Stove... I don't want to lie to you.

17. I got woken up pretty abruptly at about 4.30am on Wednesday morning. By nothing in particular. I remember how Samuel was awoken, so I asked, "is that you Lord?". I got up and through His Word was spoken to about being expectant, keeping an eternal perspective and when things are difficult... keep hiking. Nice.

16. I tried to teach Steve's girlfriend how to speak "Hori". She has since kept her distance.

15. I stared at an old man in town that was wearing no shoes but socks. I felt convicted that night, and realised I should have bought him a pair. (I could even have given him mine but I reckon socks with high heels are so nineties.)

14. I discovered the awesomeness of .... "BIBLEMAN". Soak it in my friends. Soak it in.

Cypher: "You sure know your Bible"

Bibleman: "That's why they call me.... BIBLEMAN"

(Cue "Dun Dun DUNN!" music with a face zoom-in).

13. My new D.I.Y project! I'm so excited about this but can't reveal it until it's done and given to the intended recipient. *Sigh*. Watch this space. (NOT LITERALLY). Watch out Paisley Jade, Betty aka "Martha Stewart" is comin for you. (NOT LITERALLY). I don't actually know why I just bought Paisley Jade into all this, she's an innocent bystander.... I think cause she's Supermum and is very threatening at being the most awesome chick on the Planet. You need to wear a cape Paisley Jade... and have a utility belt loaded up with recipes, crochet patterns, bandaids, maybe a Softie here and there... maybe a child here and there...

12. I made the most amazing breakfast for myself and my favourite fleabag yesterday when the Hubby was at Mahi. When it comes to cooking for myself, I tend to opt out and go for an easy alternative.... like toast. Not yesterday. I'm not as much of a pro when it comes to pancakes as my Husband is, but I thought it was about time I gave myself some tender lovin care and made pancakes for my Dog and I. I just hope he doesnt have a heart attack.

11. Someone stole our Dog Kennel!!!!!! and it wasn't even cool enough to steal, we would've given it away.

10. I have some AMAZING and SHOCKING news that can't be revealled until....... (and no I'm not pregnant! get original eh!)

9. I dared Dan to rock on the little rocking horse at the National Bank while we were waiting for our Banking Consultant, he looked at me and told me to settle down or he'll disown me.

8. WE'RE SELLING OUR HOUSE!!! I know, I know what a bad time to sell, but if Kevin Luke can't talk us out of it, then NO-ONE can talk us out of it. Ka Ching!

7. I came across the funniest and coolest old ads that are pretty sexist towards Women. Cmon ladies, see the funny side...



6. My Mum is an amazing Woman. She lives in another Country. She has 6 laughs. She has a cool superhero title, "Captain". She starts preparing for Christmas in January. She sends me massive boxes of cool things like Clothes, Jewellery, Trinkets, Vege books, Oils etc. She always wins when we have pinching wars. She's 5"1 and at perfect height for me to rest my arm on her head. She wasn't a lot older than I am when we lost our Dad but fought on raising 3 Children on her own. She has the funniest sense of humour and quickest wit. She always knows the right things to say. She has so much experience to teach us from. She always encourages me in ways I never expect. She is the best cook I know, right up there with my Asian Aunty, Aunty Marcella. She always sounds soooo excited to hear my voice when I say "Hi Mum" in a phone call. And I can't wait for her to visit in September! Love ya Mama! xo

5. I managed to snatch up three books I've been wanting to read for aaaages from the local Library and I didn't even have to hold anyone at knifepoint!."Adam" and "Saint" by Ted Dekker, and the second book "Forgiven" in the "Firstborn" series by Karen Kingsbury. Two awesome Christian Authors that are in hot demand and that I hardly ever find. Woot! (For the record, I don't carry knives with me, but I reckon one of those swiss army card things could be handy).

4. I drank the yuckest carrot juice from that lolly shop in the "Town Basin". I generally love carrot juice, but this one tasted like they left the green stalk on it and possibly threw in a handful of dirt.

3. I'm bored of my Cat. He used to be fun. Now he's full of mood swings and only interested in three things. 1. Food. 2. Sleep. 3. Meowing when it's got to an important part in a movie.

2. I watched "Chocolat" while eating chocolate.

1. The bestfriends multiplied and now have a beautiful baby human!!! Congratulations Onerahi G's.

Let me tell you, I'm actually glad we finally got through last week, it was long and seemed neverending.
Looking forward to the adventures God has in stall ahead...