By NATALIA HAWK
So. How’s your weekend going?
I am going to spend mine surrounded by hot cross buns. Oh yes, you read that correctly. Hot. Cross. Buns.
I realise that we’ve only just greeted February. I know that Easter is still nearly two months away. I, like everybody else, think it’s ridiculous when advertisements for Easter eggs start showing on Boxing Day.
But… hot cross buns are seriously delicious. I know this. You know this. And when I popped into Coles this week to grab some dinner, I could not resist the display of chocolate hot cross buns calling my name from the bakery section. I mean, they were positioned so close to the mince meat (it’s a teeny tiny Coles). Unavoidable, really.
Anyway. Open Post is making a reappearance on Mamamia and we’ve lovingly scheduled it to go on a weekend so that you have a place to come and have a chat about anything you like. ANYTHING. The possibilities are endless.
But in case you can’t think of anything, I’ve compiled a handy list of conversation starters (I also give you permission to use these at your dinner parties, or at Saturday morning kids sport, or wherever else you require immediate small talk). Feel free to discuss any of the following:
1. The merits of hot cross buns
2. January evaporating into thin air and February suddenly being upon us. (Seriously, did that sneak up on anyone else?)
3. The amount of things that need to be done now that February is suddenly upon us (holiday month come baaaaaack, I don’t want to pay my car insurance/book dentist appointments/sort my uni timetable)
4. The weather (always a good fallback)
5. Your weekend plans (only a good fallback if they’re exciting. Maybe incorporate some parasailing in there somewhere)
6. How cute ponies in cardigans are (yes we did this post a week ago but IT WILL NEVER GET OLD).
And for your further amusement, here’s what been happening over at Mamamia’s Instagram page. (If you’re not following us on Instagram then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? We’re available on the handle @mamamiaaus):
What are you up to this weekend? Anything else on your mind? It’s Open Post – so after all, it’s open to everything!
Top Comments
OMM: Wanting to focus on the positives and make my life fantastic. I have wonderful friends and family, am so in love with my boyfriend, have a good job, and am about to move into a nice house. I want to make sure I pay attention and am grateful for this peaceful and happy period in my life (as lord knows it hasn't always been so).
Every day I give my bf (verballing or in a text or email) a short list of why I love him so much, as a thank you and to help me pay attention and be grateful for the love in my life. For example, him waking me up with coffee, him trying to hug me even though I was grumpy after stubbing my (already injured) toe, him carrying my heavy bag on the train - etc etc. It's easy to overlook small details and let your negative feelings (exhaustion, stress, illness, frustration, etc) overwhelm you. I think focusing on the positives and finding the joy in every small thing can make you a much happier person.
"January evaporating into thin air and February suddenly being upon us. (Seriously, did that sneak up on anyone else?)"
Yes, me too!!
OMM: I really shouldn't make hedgehog slice again: just.too.good. Or next time maybe freeze it soon after making, so I don't eat too much of it.