sneaking into bed, homemade pizza and I promise to be back soon xxx

had to get up at 4.55am this morning to fly back to Jersey via London, so I didn't feel an ounce of guilt sneaking back into bed when I arrived home at lunchtime

opened the freezer to find some pizza dough we made a couple of months ago..... searched around the cupboards and in the fridge for yummy toppings and whipped up some fresh tomato sauce.....mmmmmm

we need to be with the people we love. fact.

sleeeeeeeeeep, creating memories and being together

wow, last night we had to walk so far back to the car it was crazy....... so this morning, when Jeff said that we were going to the Guinness factory, I opted out, snuggled into my lush hotel bed and went back to sleep for 4 more hours

last night reminded me how important it is to be living life every single day, and creating amazing memories..... sometimes we get so swept up in goals and deadlines we forget to enjoy the now

I fly back tomorrow, so we made the most of being together today ....we have a pretty crazy amount of love and strength right now

splurge. beautiful hotel & Kings of Leon !!!!

a excited (but still pretty reasonable) splurge on a new 'I'm going to see Kings of Leon tonight and it's freeeeezing' jacket

we moved hotels today to the Radisson....it was beautiful.....what is it about good hotel bathrooms that just make you wanna stay in the shower all day long ??

oh my goodness...... phenomenal.....what can I say ? 80,000 people. the most amazing concert. fireworks. 3 hour set. kings of leon rocked....

tweet tweet alarm, journey and Irish pub dinner :)

I have found the most epic new alarm, that is the sound of birds tweeting happily....it is seriously the BEST way to wake up !!

good to be on a plane with Jeff, instead of a plane leaving Jeff..... we need more of these

by the time we had checked into our hotel, dumped our bags and cruised into the city centre of Dublin, we were pretty tired and pretty hungry..... stoked that Alix got a text from a friend that lead us to an awesome bar and even more awesome dinner

cooking together, some nice words and happy Hossegor office

tonight we cooked dinner together..... goofed around and generally had a lot of fun....

some words that came from the heart shined a little light in a somewhat dark place today, and that gave me hope

so nice to be working in a happy office......

scorchio, truth and mexican night

wow..... it was super super HOT today.....like crazy scorchio..... lush

sometimes, when it comes down to it, the truth can be something so simple that was staring you in the face, but you just didn't notice

we cooked a big mexican feast tonight for the boys.... pulled pork that was roasted for 4 hours, homemade salsa & guac, tortillas, salad, spanish rice ...yum yum yum

training, routine and freedom

an early mission to train felt good and sooooo worth getting out of bed for

when you are apart a lot, its the mundane routine of day to day life together that you miss..... like going shopping, and checking the surf .... tonight I went to yoga class whilst Jeff went to boxing training, and as I walked over the bridge to the boxing gym to wait till he finished I realised how much I had missed this kind of routine

some very very wise word that inspire me : grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference

stomp, turn it around and pizzzzzzza

after a fair amount of persuading/bullying, I managed to drag Jeff on a stomp today..... it was scorchio and we had fun

when things don't feel right, it really is as simple as making the decision to turn it around

ha ha ha ok, it was late, I was hungry, and the number for Cap Pizza was already in my phone... pizz'ananas....its my current favourite

new discovery, waking up and Sunday nap

we discovered an amazing aussie cafe today...... not far from home, with a super delicious menu....stoked

when you have been spending so much time apart, the simple things like waking up together are normally taken for granted.... not by me

ahhhhh the Sunday nap...gotta love it

PB & J on the plane, arriving and giddy excitement

ha ha up early to catch a plane....... but somehow managed to make a peanut butter and raspberry jam sandwich to eat on the flight...... felt very smug

mmmm happy days.... landing in Biarritz, feeling the warm breeze and seeing my husband waiting for me

wow, we're back together for 10 whole days, thats pretty awesome :)

love, packing and one more sleep

today I bought a beautiful necklace .....it's just the word love, but really, lets be honest, thats the most important word there is right ?

packing...wooop that means I'm making my way back to you xxxx

one more sleep..... nothing like saying goodnight when it really means can't wait to kiss you tomorrow

sweat, chicken satay and a shiny new number cruncher

woah, this Nike Training Club app is epic..... like a personal trainer in my pocket...... up early this morning at the sports fields training .....sweat feels good !

mmmmm chicken satay made from scratch.... the ginger, the lime juice, the crunchy peanuts, the hot chilli, the smooth coconut milk.....mmmm

today we found ourselves a shiny new number cruncher..... he is a lot smarter at me than maths and I am so freaking relieved to hand over the spreadsheets to him !!!

signals, ray of light and positive thinking

every now and then the universe sends me little signals to tell me it's listening ...... today it was two songs in a row playing on the radio in the car on the way to a meeting

a ray of light, an open door....... someone seeing the same vision and believing in it too.... that means so much to me right now

its amazing how catching positivity is....and how quickly it can transform your day

new workout, support and looking upwards

wow..... a new workout that was super hard, but super fun....loved every minute

I have a phenomenal support network of family and friends who I am so ridiculously grateful for every day of my life

sometimes you need to get to the bottom to be able to look upwards and see the sky

a deal, re-shuffle and a bag

a black and white, straight up and down deal.... with a handshake and a smile

sometimes a re-shuffle and sort out really can give you a spring in your step and a new way of looking at everything

I love rediscovering something that you have put away for a while....feels new and old at the same time...in a good way

working outside, ice cream & forget about it all

I had to do some work today, which kinda sucked because its the weekend and the sun was blazing, so I took my laptop outside, squinted a lot, and worked in the sunshine and fresh air

Can't remember the last time I got an ice cream from an ice cream van at the beach.... lush

hanging out with kids makes you look at everything in a simple, playful light....and somehow makes your worries disappear and days turn into adventures

bonfire, travel plans & summer nights

ahhhhh went to an awesome birthday party tonight..... with a huge bonfire that we all sat around, talked, laughed and enjoyed the great outdoors... made me remember how much I love bonfires, the smell, the crackling sound and the way you feel like you could sit and watch it for hours

planning my next trip down to Hossegor today made me very happy :)

summer nights are here, still a little chill in the air, but you can definitely feel the long, balmy nights getting closer

unbelievable morning, a solution and a deal !!

wow....up early this morning again, and straight to the beach to do some yoga.... such an amazing morning, birds tweeting, sun shining, cool breeze.... mmmmm so lush

had a meeting with someone today who finally offered up a solution to a problem that I have been wrestling with for ages.... someone who speaks and understands a language that is alien to me... thank goodness

a deal !!! what a feeling of accomplishment and pride to turn it around this quickly..... turns out Jeff and I can get some serious results all by ourselves

run run run, a cloud and getting some words out

ahhhh love that feeling of lacing up my trainers whilst I'm still half asleep..... run run run

an amazing coaching call about learning to deal with negative feelings, visualising them as a big black cloud and then learning to sit underneath the great open blue sky and realise that the cloud isn't so big and scary after all

felt amazing to get some words out that had been bubbling inside for a long time.....a few tough moments, but feel pretty good to finally be speaking the honest truth to someone who really needed to hear it

early birds, catching the sunshine and a cheque in the mail

it wasn't just the tweeting birds who were up early this morning.... I've been leaving my blinds open and waking up super duper early .....lush

there's something very special about being up and about in the early morning sunshine, especially when the clouds come in and the day starts to look a bit grey.... it felt like a little treat to soak up some rays whilst most other people were still snoozing

its all about visualising..... and today, wham, just like that, out of the blue.... a cheque in the mail..... thanks universe :)

blissology, lunch at 10.30 and home made burgers

a few months ago I found out about a Canadian surfer and yogi who runs an amazing yoga program called Blissology.... its all about creating connections with nature, with people and with yourself....and creating upward spirals... all amazing stuff

ha ha ha the problem with having a delicious packed lunch is that I always end up eating it super early..... 10.30am today....crikey !

mmmmmm home made burgers......soooooooooooooo good

an honest approach, back in the game and lemon chicken :)

the only way to get to the bottom of things is to be 100% honest.... at least that way you can be sure where you know where you are and how things feel

phew..... after what feels like an eternity of being sick, I am feeling heaps better and charged with energy again

being excited about food and trying to decide to what to cook for dinner.....a sign of me being back to myself :)

clean sheets, roasted veggies and my 10 things...

wow, I swear there is no better feeling then fresh clean sheets that have just come off the washing line..... like jumping into a cloud

mmmm roasted veggies.... capsicum, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes and garlic, marinated in black olive tapenade, olive oil and S&P ... yum

today I looked at a list I wrote a few weeks back.... and wanted to share it on here... I'm committed to doing these things everyday..

1. don't open my laptop outside of working hours

2. drive to the beach every morning before work

3. blog everyday

4. get some fresh air & play outside

5. do some form of exercise... surf/run/yoga/swim/SUP

6. breathe slow and calm

7. eat & cook super healthy

8. create upward spirals

9. let go of any negativity

10. delegate at work, and remember to have FUN

a funny show, new book and making plans

I agree with those people who say laughter is the best medicine.... there is something about having a good giggle that makes your spirit lift a little... today, another day stuck in bed, was made a little better by watching a really funny show I hadn't seen before

finished a book today, and jumped straight into a new one.... gotta love that

I know that I'm starting to feel a little better because I'm starting to make plans... and lists...

coming back around, remembering and a huge storm

phew, after 2 whole days in bed I feel like I'm just starting to come back around....

spent some time looking at old photos and remembering awesome travels and adventures, and it made me think how important it is to be having FUN every day.... not just waiting for the planets to align, or to have a certain amount of money in the bank, or till a project is finished..... go and play outside right now !!!

this couple of days feeling sick has made me re-evaluate everything a bit, and think about life outside of work and how I need to stay balanced to be happy.... there was a huge storm tonight, the sky went black and it poured with rain... I love thunder and lightning, and tonight, it felt like it was a sign telling me to shift myself from where I've been, and get back to a more positive, more balanced place

working from home, comfort food and being healthy

ahhh what a good decision that was.... spent the day working, but from my bed.... which made everything feel a little easier

a dinner of thai fish cakes, noodles and soy beans makes me feel happy . Good fuel for a slightly run down body

hmmm cold sores.... they are the signals my body sends me when its time to calm down and get some rest.... they literally stop me in my tracks... and so today I'm going to focus on how lucky I am to (normally) be fit & healthy

wise words, just slow down and it's ok

had a bit of a meltdown today..... everything felt a bit overwhelming and just too hard. Luckily I had a meeting with someone who has been in exactly the same position and who was able to impart some words of wisdom that shone a little ray of hope on my otherwise icky day

my body gave me some serious signals today..... its time to slow down... you are not super woman and you can't sustain this crazy unbalanced working routine.... I am thankful that I at least in tune with myself enough to know when I need to make a change

after a slightly chaotic day, I made the decision to work from home tomorrow and realised that it is absolutely ok to have a little meltdown, so long as you can separate the facts from the panic and let go of the stress

laughing a lot, home cooked meal and a great quote

today was one of those super tired, slightly delirious post event days where you end up having to do the most random of jobs.... hmmm we literally shovelled a tonne of sand into the back of my car .... much laughter

soooo good to come home, take a shower and eat a home cooked meal.... simple pleasures

so in the midst of the news of Bin Ladens' death, someone posted this quote.... which I like a lot...

‎"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."

— Martin Luther King Jr.

the right decision, team dinner and bed time at last

I made a decision today that was a tricky one, but a no-brainer at the same time..... it felt good to go with my gut feeling....always trust your instinct

team dinner tonight before the guys leave tomorrow..... a lot of laughs, and a nice way to end the weekend.... events create mini families....

after a crazy exhausting few days, it was time to go to bed.......ahhhhhh sink in and relax :)

buzz shows, mojitos and gratitude

the guys were killing it on the ramps today, and landing some huge tricks..... I love that buzz

we went out for a few drinks tonight..... Jess and I snuck in a couple of mojitos and laughed a lot, felt good to be out, enjoying life, remembering that work can stop sometimes to make way for a little fun

nice to know that what we do is appreciated...... makes you wanna go the extra mile...

yum yum lunch, ice lollies and amazing friends

show day...... well boat show day.... and a tonne of yummy food stalls to choose from.... we went for spit roast pork with crackling and apple sauce..... yum

yahoo..... thanks sunshine for coming out day and blazing..... it made every skate and bmx show a little sweeter..... especially with the ice lollies we got to eat :)

I am blessed with truly amazing friends.... tonight, after helping us close up, Alex and Paul took me to Pizza Express for dinner..... we ate crazy amounts of yummy pizza and took a stroll on the beach after our meal..... thank you thank you thank you thank you...... it was exactly what I needed !