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Re: What’s your favourite inspirational quote?

Tara — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:47:15 -0000

"If there is no dull determined effort, there will be no brilliant achievement". I don't know who owns this quote, I jotted down some years ago - I always think about it when I'm working!

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Tara — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:44:38 -0000

Fresh Air! I don't live in the city, but even when I feel dreadful, I pull myself out of bed and ride one of my horses. I know not everyone has a horse, but get out of bed and go for a bike ride or a walk. And a cup of tea, tea makes everything better!

Re: What do you regret?

Tara — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:57:00 -0000

I've always been pretty happy with my lot, but I knocked back a great job opportunity when I was twenty - I often wonder how things would have been different if I took that path - a bit like 'Sliding Doors'.

Re: What do you regret?

Tara — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:06:32 -0000

I'm the younger sister to a mean big sister. I moved to France when I was 18, and out of the blue one day she rang me up and apologised for being such a bitch. She was shopping one day and witnessed a big sister being horrible and cruel to her little sister - she felt compelled to go over and say something to the older girl, and then she realised it was exactly how she had treated me. We're totally cool now, I've never been one to hold a grudge, but I know she regrets how poorly she treated me.

Re: What is your biggest indulgence?

Tara — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:15:23 -0000

Good red wine and cheese! I think it's ridiculous that I'm trying to keep a budget, but think $10.00 for a tiny piece of goats milk cheese is totally acceptable. And don't get me started on red wine, but I have found bottles which are terrific value.

Re: What is your big, audacious dream for yourself?

Tara — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:12:35 -0000

As a racehorse trainer, I dream of a champion horse to train. It's great training winners, but I'm talking about a horse that everyone knows the name of, even people who don't follow racing. You'll get goosebumps watching him (or her), and appreciate what a remarkable athlete with so much heart that you've had the fortune to witness. My beautiful girls would be so proud

Re: What’s your favourite magazine?

Tara — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:55:41 -0000

Vogue Australia (where I foung Carrie & Danielle), Vogue Paris and Paris Match when I can find them on the run.

Re: Who in your life do you admire… and why?

Tara — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:33:37 -0000

I admire my dad, everyone who meets him likes him, at 60 years old there aren't many people that he has a bad word for, and he's the most un-materialistic person I know. He's very laid back, and as a father, he navigated the family safely through life, calm seas the whole way! He was however a keen sportsman - and he always plays to win, none of this just go out and have fun. My sister and I both inherited a competitive streak from him!

Re: What’s a great wedding gift to give?

Tara — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:17:37 -0000

I'm with Carrie, I usually always give art - something that I think suits the style of the couple. When my husband and I were married, a friend of his gave us a painting of seagull (I think!). He'd painted it himself, and wrote a note on the back. I definitely wouldn't hang it on the wall, but I've always hung on to it.

Re: What would you like to revolutionize?

Tara — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:36:31 -0000

So many things that need to be done - where do you start? In Australia the social security system needs a huge overhaul - women are given $5000 for each baby they have, but alot of them blow it straight away, and don't use it for the care of the child. They should be given the payment in vouchers, that way they can't use it to buy cigarettes or drugs or put it down the slot machines.
And the 'childrens menus' at restaurants - excuse me but my children don't enjoy the choice between nuggets and chips or fish fingers and chips! Surely the chefs can come up with something better than that, it would save me having request that the chef be able to adapt some of the 'adult selections' to suit my kids.

Re: If you believed you were enough, what would you do differently?

Tara — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:06:46 -0000

Approach bigger clients for our business, without worrying what they might think - the worst they could say would be 'no'.

Re: How do you want to feel today?

Tara — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:37:52 -0000

Healthy! When you've got good health you've got everything.

Re: What are the best Inspirational or “Personal Growth” books you’ve read?

Tara — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:21:20 -0000

I'm not that into 'personal growth' books, but two books that made me want to change how I live my life were A David Suzuki Collection, and Naomi Klein's No Logo. These books made me think about how my lifestyle choices can impact the environment and other people.

Re: What would you like your home to say about you?

Tara — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:41:43 -0000

My home says exactly what I want it to say, ecclectic, warm, comfortable loving space - unfortunately it also says two young children who can't put their things away, people who can't be bothered to take of their dirty riding boots and clearly no cleaner present!

Re: What’s your beauty dilemma?

Tara — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:14:09 -0000

I should pay more attention to my hair, I've got great thick long hair, but I only get it cut and coloured twice a year! I really need to do a better job with what I've got - luckily ponytails are fashionable at the moment!

Re: What’s your image of God?

Tara — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:51:40 -0000

I don't have an image of him/or her. Hopefully I'm just making the powers that be happy by living the best life I can live.

Re: What are your 3 top priorities this week?

Tara — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:51:25 -0000

1. Get as many bills paid as I can
2. Get the girls to Karate and swimming on time (we're always a bit late!)
3. Get the plans drawn-up for a new kitchen

Re: How has astrology influenced your life or a decision?

Tara — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:44:39 -0000

I definitely relate to all the traits of my sign "Gemini", however I never read a horoscope, I believe in fate.

Re: How would you spend your last $20?

Tara — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:10:21 -0000

I'd get some groceries, so I could cook a fabulous meal to share and enjoy with my family.

Re: What’s the best relationship advice you’ve ever given or received?

Tara — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:16:56 -0000

Keep a bit of mystery in you're relationship. You'd never go to the toilet in front of your new boyfriend, so why do it in front of your partner! I've been married for 16 years (since I was 18), and I know my husband doesn't want to hear about make-up, shopping, bikini waxes, periods etc, so I don't freak him out or bore him with my girl stuff. And have lots of sex!

Re: What kind of clutter is in your life?

Tara — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:32:04 -0000

Toy clutter! I'm always giving away or throwing them out, but they just seem to creep back. I've barred Bratz dolls as I was tired of searching around for their feet - and might I say they look terribly freaky with stumpy legs. Don't people give kids books anymore?

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Tara — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:52:22 -0000

I'm mental for recycling! When the kids go to McDonalds, I make them take the rubbish home so we can recycle it, same goes for any other cups or boxes we use while we're out. And I never use disposable cups or plates when we have parties. Also, everyone in our house is to frightened to use the clothes drier, they ask me for permission first!

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Tara — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:30:27 -0000

Our place is like a big commune, Mum & Dad next door, my nanna in a granny flat, and another friend who lives with us + the kids. The drier just happens to be in my laundry, so when people arrive with their wet laundry I send them out to the clothes line!

Re: What promise did you keep that changed your life?

Tara — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:13:41 -0000

I promised myself that when I had kids, I would be a totally excellent mother. I do heaps of stuff with my girls, and people are always commenting on how confident, articulate and happy they are - so I must be doing OK, I'm proud of them!

Re: What’s your favorite gadget or piece of technology?

Tara — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:33:09 -0000

Google! I know the answers to just about every question my kids ask me without having to spend hours at the library.My 5yo daughter was asking about quicksand last week (don't have a clue why), and I found loads of cool clips on youtube. Instant genius!

Re: If you had a totally open day, every day, what 4 or 5 things would you fill it with?

Tara — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:52:48 -0000

I love my job, so I'd still go to work. I'd cook something fabulous for dinner, potter around the garden, watch a movie & go for a ride with the kids. Actually, nearly a normal day - without the shitty housework!

Re: If you had a totally open day, every day, what 4 or 5 things would you fill it with?

Tara — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:26:18 -0000

I train racehorses on our property, so I'm always at work anyway.

Re: What’s your favorite easy thing to cook?

Tara — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:06:07 -0000

Pasta, definitely! I've always got fresh herbs & spinach in the garden, so I can use those and a tin of tomato or a tub of ricotta and whip up something really yummy. And bannana cake - the kids mash up the over ripe bananas for me, and we can get one in the oven in less than 10 minutes.

Re: What’s your favorite easy thing to cook?

Tara — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:09:32 -0000

We had free range chicken risotto for dinner tonight! I tell my kids we're eating "happy chicken".

Re: What adventure are you craving (or planning for)?

Tara — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:29:49 -0000

I Dream Of Africa! I've never been there, but it's the trip I crave. I've passed on the desire to my 5yo daughter, so I'm going to take her with me (she wants to visit our sponsor child in Senegal).

Re: What’s the best work you’ve ever done?

Tara — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:27:02 -0000

Giving birth to my two beautiful girls - nurturing, teaching, encouraging and loving them is the best days work I've ever done!

Re: What do you find sexy?

Tara — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:04:55 -0000

Confidence and control. Athletic bodies, bare shoulders and a sense of style. I also love all the bridled sexual desire in Jane Austin's novels - and The Girl with The Pearl Earring (the movie) was totally hot!

Re: What do you need to move your vision forward?

Tara — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:08:16 -0000

Keep setting achievable goals for myself personally and professionally.

Re: What is your favorite fiction book?

Tara — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:32:42 -0000

I adore Jane Austin - Pride & Prejudice and Emma my favourites. I recently read The Troy Game series by Sara Douglass - 4 massive books which you absolutely can't put down. My Mum wants me to read her most recent series, but I'm not game to start as I know I won't get any work done for weeks once I'm reading! As a child I loved Enid Blyton, she took me to such a wonderous places.

Re: What is something completely luxurious that you dream of owning?

Tara — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:51:42 -0000

The designer furniture and art that I love seems to be always out of my budget! A houskeeper for sure - and the money to travel more. I don't care much for luxury accomodation, but first class flights would be very luxurious - living in Australia its a long way to fly anywhere, especially in cattle class!

Re: What are you excited about right now?

Tara — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:00:50 -0000

I'm excited about watching my daughters grow everyday, my team of racehorses, and the arrival of Spring here in Australia (so tired of wearing layers). I'm also excited about the painting that my sister and I are going to give my Mum tomorrow for her birthday - I know 100% she's going to love it! And I'm excited about life, can't wait to wake up and get going everyday!

Re: What are you excited about right now?

Tara — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:03:50 -0000

Yes, the sun! Can't wait to be able to wear my thongs (flip-flops for the americans), everywhere again!

Re: What’s the best concert you ever attended?

Tara — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:16 -0000

Oasis at a festival in Sydney. We'd watched heaps of awesome bands throughout a hot Summer day, but as the weather cooled to a perfect December night Oasis played their set. Everyone singing along to Morning Glory the definite highlight - and then we moved to the stage next door to watch Powderfinger, fabulous!

Re: Guy Kawasaki asks: If you could eliminate one activity from your day, what would it be?

Tara — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:27:04 -0000

Housework in any form.

Re: What do you love about men? (or, why is it so great being a man?)

Tara — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:53:11 -0000

I always love a mans strength (I'm only into 'real men' - you can keep the others). I also love how they keep it simple - a hard day of work, a beer with your mates, and sport on the tv and something with meat for dinner, the perfect day!

Re: What is your favourite form of courtesy that you like to practice?

Tara — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:17:52 -0000

Definitely handwritten notes, or if its something important, I'll take the time to call. A text message or email just doesn't cut it for heartfelt thanks, apologies, get well or good luck!

Re: What do you collect?

Tara — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:36:43 -0000

I collect so many things - I love Red Riding Hood, I've a group of prints and paintings of her on my wall, people are really drawn to it when they walk in. They always like to pick their favourite! Satues of hands are another favourite, and old teacups. And black t-shirts, tops and singlets - I seem to have loads of them.

Re: What do you collect?

Tara — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:40:24 -0000

Yes, I too have the draw full of notecards, postcards and giftcards - always the perfect one on hand for the right moment!