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aha moment, shower clarity and new books

listening to a Danielle LaPorte interview started a trickle of thoughts that resulted in a crazy aha moment........ how on earth had I not come to this conclusion earlier ? It was there, waiting for me all along

I have no idea why (other than maybe it has something to do with me being a pisces), but I get unbelievable clarity & insights when I'm in the shower. In fact, whenever I'm in or under or surrounded by water..... maybe it's the flow of water that creates the flow of ideas. Whatever it is...I love it

eeeekkkk I bought 4 new books today ! There's something about book stores that I just can't resist, and when I'm inside it's already too late. An awesome mix today...... some learning, some inspiration, some cooking and some oh so guilty trashy reading 

understanding value, a peek into the future and good chat

I'm learning more everyday about understanding what value you can add to people's lives. When you start to delve a bit deeper,  you get some clarity on what it is that you can offer. I'm committed to discovering more about what I can contribute, and today gave me the perfect opportunity to share something that would really make a difference.

a 50 minute presentation that was so simple and so mind-blowing at the same time. A peek into the future, what it could be like on this path and some really basic steps to get there. Wow, so grateful for that.

a good chat between friends means two people connecting, two people being present, two people listening, two people sharing, and two people laughing. You can only ever be responsible for your half, but wowzers, it's amazing what happens when you show up and be the change.

shimmer, simple souls and goofy show

I surfed the point early this morning.... the water was like glass. So clean and sparkly. The sun was shining so brightly it made the whole ocean shimmer.

there was an old boy out in the surf today. He sat on his board looking out to sea, and shouted 'Come on Huey*...' every now and then. He was totally content.... floating, in the early morning sunshine. It made me realise, surfers are such simple souls. I am proud to be one.

Home after work, and relieved that I have 4 days off to focus on what really lights me up. I take some time to wind down, and watch 2 episodes of New Girl. I love that show...so goofy and so funny


* for those who you who don't surf.... Huey is the God who creates waves..... I guess it's a mythical story, but it's awesome all the same

doing what's right for me, rice pudding and free as a bird

it's so important to let go of all of your 'shoulds'...... sometimes you just have to do what makes you feel good.  Take good care of yourself,  listen to your body... and your heart.... I was exhausted all day today, not really sure why, but I threw away my shoulds and my lists, and took the time to rest

mmmm homemade rice pudding with vanilla.... and raspberries mixed through... a bowl of pink wonderful-ness

we had a conversation tonight that pushed through a boundary. I'm proud that we moved through it as it would have been easier to see the wall and stop talking about it. But we scrambled over it together, with the help of honesty and integrity. The view from the other side was awesome. I feel free as a bird again.

respect, yikes moment and shared excitement

I met a man today who was a Vietnam Vet. He was humble, wise, kind and friendly. I immediately had infinite respect for him.

running around like a kid.... getting ready, making notes, making more notes, checking the time, being so excited I think I could explode.... a 'this is it' moment..... this is where my future lies

the only thing that is more exciting than a solo yikes moment is a shared one..... when words are flowing, abundant possibility surrounds us and we're buzzing on the opportunity

perfect wave, washing line and wet road

up early to surf and end up catching the most beautiful wave.....a sweet little right hander that peeled for what seemed like miles, with fun little sections and a few hoots from out the back

I put up a DIY washing line yesterday, and although this may seem strange to some, really enjoyed hanging my clothes out in the sunshine to dry.... the fresh smell of the clean clothes, the crisp sunshine and a little feeling of 'yay, I made this'

washed the car in the late afternoon light, it hasn't rained here for weeks, so suddenly I could smell that beautiful smell of wet tarmac after a hot day..... for some reason it reminds me of summer holidays

middle of the night, warm fuzzy movie and a late call

I woke in the middle of the night to find a message from home giving me news of a dear friend (more like brother).... so pleased everything went well

tv over here is mediocre at the best of times, so tonight I banned dreadful shows and dumb adverts and watched an awesome, warm and fuzzy movie.... The kids are alright..... watch it, you'll love it

almost asleep when I finally get to speak to Jeff.... miss him a lot but so good to hear his chirpy voice

underwater escape, finding my voice and problem solving

it doesn't matter where I am in the world.... if I am anywhere near the ocean, I feel the urge to swim underwater. It feels like an escape, a renewal, a moment of bliss. And it makes me feel connected, if I'm the ocean here it means I am connected to the oceans everywhere, and the feels goooood.

baby steps but steps all the same. Finding my true voice and being astounded when I see the result of it scribbled on a page.

a list was smashed today, but in particular I paid attention to one issue that I had been unable to fix. With patience, persistence and a willingness to try, try and try again, I solved it once and for all.Yay.

just what needed to hear, renewed faith and new friends

we all know how hard it is to say the right thing at exactly the right moment.... and so it's important to reach out and say thanks when someone lifts your spirit with their words.  I was in a sad place and you knew exactly what to say.... thank you xx

a simple message, with just two sentences that renewed my faith and lit me up..... we're in the same boat :)

an outstretched hand and an invitation to hang out ended up being a super fun evening with two new friends

reminder, little Paris kitchen and figuring it out

a little reminder this morning of where my heart belongs...... in the forest amongst the tall pines, on the beach facing the beautiful Atlantic ocean, by the still lake...... sometimes being homesick can act as a driving force for good

I picked up a new recipe book today..... I am pretty sure I am have some strange addiction to cookery books... but hey. This one is so pretty, full of Parisian charm and reminders of cooking in a tiny tiny space...happy days

am (very) slowly getting to grips with wordpress..... finally managed to do something that I'm happy with today. It's only a holding page, but it's mine... and it's a start :)

Nany Hawaii, great question and stretching beliefs

I was looking at some of my cousins holiday snaps and spotted a few pics of Nany. She was wearing the necklace that I bought her in Hawaii. It made me feel like somehow we are still in each others hearts, even though we are far away.

I was asked a great question today....one of those that you really have to delve deep to answer, that takes you on a journey to discover some awesomeness that you are ready to uncover

tonight's coaching webinar was beyond inspirational..... I guess the thing that struck me was the humble-ness and kindness that surround outstanding success.... and understanding the why. Contribution. It made me stretch my beliefs around what I can achieve.

above the line, colourful schedule and salade bergere

move over negativity.... there's a new guy in town...he's called above the line thinking, and I am loving every second of implementing his strategical ways into my life

ok, so it looks a little school like, but I am happy with my new weekly schedule.... it is colour coded and filled with great stuff

mmmmm salade bergere.... the stuff dreams are made of..... this is the salad that is always on the menu at home whenever I am returning after a trip somewhere, this is the salad that I order in almost every French restaurant that gives me a great indicator as to how good the food is, this is the salad that encapsulates so many memories.....I made one tonight and it took me to a happy place

boom, grilled cheese and 3 pans

today I stumbled upon an amazing website, with even more amazing resources.... it was like BOOM !!! here is exactly what you need, just at he moment when you had realised you needed it..... I fell in love with the words, the design and the ethos immediately

sometimes, a grilled cheese sandwich is simply perfect

I know I am feeling better because tonight I cooked myself a super delicious meal that involved 3 pans and a whole load of washing up..... that might sound silly to some, but it's a clear indicator that Linzi is well, when she doesn't care what it takes to put a fresh, healthy and yummy meal on the table (even if it is just me eating)

super charged September, new shelves and relief

I have made a decision to make September a super charged month.... a month of fast tracking my dreams and goals..... a commitment to myself and some pretty big challenges... I'm ready zoom zoom zoom

new shelves sparkling in the office, looking oh so pretty full of colourful books and inspiring resources

why does the mind go to such silly places when fear takes over ? it only realises quite how ridiculous it has been once normality has returned and it is left in a heap on the floor from all the panic.... relief this evening for contact after a (silly fear induced) slightly worrying silent period

abundance of love, Ikea and hope

there is an abundance of love in the air today...... like the sun is shining it down on me and the grass is growing it underneath me

I'm going to openly admit it.....I love Ikea.... I love the brand, their ethics, their design and the experience..... I spent a happy hour cruising through today and felt quite at home

although I am a little sad that Jeff has gone, I have a heart bursting with love for him and a renewed sense of hope in our beautiful future

excited for someone else, closeness and a new conversation

I love getting excited with someone about something awesome going on (or about to) in their lives.... it's a super fun tingly sensation

there is a closeness between us that makes me feel warm and fuzzy

we begin a new, positive conversation that excites us and opens the door for even more happiness

health, thanks for telling me and piri piri

whenever I have been sick, and am starting to feel a little better, I make sure to be super grateful for my kick ass immune system

someone at work explained something that was foreign to me until today and helped me out immensely

my beautiful man is home and I am cooking him piri piri chicken :)

looking after yourself, like grown ups and enjoying every bite

I got home after work...put my pyjamas on and got straight into bed.... and that is ok, because I'm taking care of myself

we navigated around (well, maybe more like 'through') an issue like grown ups today

exhausted, I grab take out for dinner....and enjoy every bite

relief, being present and a super hero

although I'm 32, I still feel like I need someone's permission to take a day off work sick. Jeff gave it to me over the phone this morning..... and I am so relieved I made the decision to stay in bed and rest up

they say that if you notice a certain behaviour in someone else, chances are you do it yourself..... so I've made a new commitment. I will be 100% present when I interact with others.....

I watched a show tonight about Haiti and the work that actor Sean Penn is doing there. It blew me away. He is a true super hero

listening, a buddy and a reminder

it's so important to listen to your body..... today mine said it needed lots of water, some fresh air and lots of rest

I went for a walk on the beach and a cute little dog suddenly appeared by my side and walked with me for an hour

I had a reminder today that life is so unbelievably precious.... we really have to live it fully, and let the people who matter to us know what they truly mean to us

yoga again, silence and long chat

it has been a really hectic few weeks, and so it felt soooo good to hit the yoga mat again this morning

even though I am essentially living by myself every other week, I find myself surrounded by noise and distraction. I guess maybe I choose to do that so I don't feel lonely, but tonight I switched everything off....the tv, the laptop, the phone and the ever jibber jabbering monkeys in my head..... and just spent some time in the silence

a relaxing evening that involved a long catch up skype with the folks...... so grateful to be able to stay in touch so easily despite our geographical distance

squeaky clean, figure-out-able and singing in the car

I love that squeaky clean feeling after scrubbing your face clean

a new way of thinking..... everything is figure-out-able

an awesome awesome song comes on whilst I'm driving into town, and I find myself singing along loudly, with a ridiculously goofy smile on my face

curiosity, sparkle and insane energy

tonight I got curious.... and tried something I've never done before.... and you know what, it wasn't perfect but it showed me what is possible

tonight we speak on the phone for hours, your sparkle is back, I can hear it in your voice and it makes me grin like a goofball......

I have this crazy energy at the moment, that is buzzing around my body and mind constantly.... it's phenomenal. Whenever this happens to me, I have a surefire way to know..... I'm lying in bed at night and I realise that my toes are wriggling around like crazy, like they're trying to get that last bit of energy out before I try to sleep

heart space, connecting and happy work place

I'm learning more and more about being in a heart space rather then being stuck in my head..... I guess I never realised that you can just consciously decide to make that shift

our first webinar and boom, we're all connected again... I love how this works

I've come to appreciate how important a happy work place is.... I guess I've been really lucky to work in them most of my life, but the last few weeks have given me a taste of the exact opposite and so I'm super grateful to be back in a positive place again

that's better, new thinking and time

a new job with a 4 minute round commute instead of a 2.5 hour one..... that's better :)

I feel like someone has shone a light on areas of my thinking that had been left dormant..... new ideas, thoughts and emotions are unravelling

ahhhhh the thing I appreciate most today is time..... the time to wake up and get ready for my day without rushing, the time to work on my projects when I get home from work, the time to prepare a delicious meal, the time to catch up with the people I love, the time to read a book in bed before I sleep.... thank you

sleeeep, taking action and believing

nowhere to go, nowhere to be...... just making the most of a free day to sleep in a little & catch up on some zzzz's

the most important thing now is momentum.... so it's all about taking the little steps towards the bigger ones

there is a sense of wonderment happening in my life right now..... a vision of what it could all look like, and an excited feeling in my belly that tells me I'm starting to believe it

powerful magic, go time and bed

today was the first time I witnessed NLP in action.... I've read about it, learnt about it, but nothing can quite prepare you to see it happening before your very own eyes...... my takeaway ? Wow, if I could do this, imagine how much positive change I could bring about

3 days that passed in a happy blur..... now its up to me.... it's go time

we left Sydney as soon as I had finished, which meant a late night and tired eyes..... my bed was a very welcome sight when we finally got home

feels right, community and a realisation

Day 2 of my course and it starts to click..... this feels so right. I am sure to the nth degree that this is where my path lies.

a group of people come together as strangers, and within 24 hours become a close knit caring community witnessing each and every spectacular journey

at a certain point in the day, after my brain had been stretched and painted a zillion bright colours, I had a realisation. This can happen.

city swim, here we go and Spice I Am

I discover that there is a rooftop pool at our hotel and sneak up there this morning for an early swim..... perfect way to start the day

this is it.......the start of something I have been thinking, dreaming and focusing on for the last 6 months.... beyond happy to be here

the end of a great day is made better by the discovery of an amazing little Thai restaurant just around the corner from our hotel..... it's bustling and noisy and the food is super super delicious

a lovely drive, a lovely dinner and excited-ness

who knew that a 6 hour drive to the city could be so peaceful and lovely.... the connection from last night was flowing and we talked, debated and laughed all the way to Sydney

there is something really special about showing someone around a place that is meaningful to you.... tonight I took Jeff on a tiki-tour around the Northern Beaches.... and we had dinner at the beautiful Barrenjoey House....love love love

wow, it has kinda crept up on me, but here I am, at the start of a super exciting new journey....eeek

new clothes, super fun night and buzzing

it has been forever since I've been able to buy any new clothes... I didn't exactly go all out today but I did manage to pick up a few things that make me smile & shine

we had one of those nights in at home that kinda felt like a night out..... there was music, dancing, excited chatter, good food, wine and love

I love when we connect....it's like we tune in to the same channel and BOOM.......

taking the high road, laugh all the way home and I'm freeeeeeee

wow I was challenged today.....to the max..... but I made the decision to step up and take the high road.... it is without the doubt the most empowering path to take

your loss..... a day that highlighted exactly why I am happy with my business ethics and morals, and a perfect example of 'what not to do'. Ha ha ha I laughed all the way home

freedom is a thrilling emotion..... it's full of possibility

arancini, golf buggy and a decision

something that I've wanted to make for ages and ages.... arancini.....mmmm...finally made them tonight and they were just as delicious as I was expecting them to be

ha ha life has such classic ways to keep you entertained.. today I had some training for a new job that involved learning how to drive a golf buggy around a resort....f.u.n.

sometimes you just have to make a selfish decision...something that will serve you, because, at the end of the day, who else will ?

making a list, constructive day and good advice

I've admitted it before and I'll happily say it again... I am a list freak. Lists make me feel happy ha ha ha. There is something so freaking awesome about making an almighty list in the morning and looking at it smugly at the end of the day with ticks all over the show.

Heres the thing, when I make a list and a plan, I have a super constructive day... when I don't, I don't.... there's a lesson in this !

My Dad is like my super hero of wisdom.... ask and he shall tell

new project, friendly folk and an exquisite album

finally got stuck in to a new project today and started making real progress......good to have some traction at last

felt great to meet a bunch of friendly folk today....refreshing to see smiles

discovered that a favourite artist of mine has just released a new album..... downloaded it immediately and fell in love with it.....just exquisite

it has arrived, knock on the door and synchronicity

wow....talk about learning to be patient...... gone are the days when I saw something I liked and bought it immediately... I found this bag online back in January, I put it on my wishlist and told myself that I would order it once I could afford it. Well, that only just happened, and so it was with some pride in my newly found patience that I skipped excitedly back from the post office with my new bag

tonight, halfway through a skype call, there was a knock on the door.... and in walked in a perfectly timed opportunity

today has felt like an example in synchronicity.... wow....feels good to be in flow

taking off shoes, serene grey and attention to detail

ahhhh taking off my shoes... sounds ridiculous I know, but I've always been one of those people who never really wears shoes, well not proper ones anyhow.... flip flops are more my style... so when I started a job that involved wearing trainers all week I've been really grateful when I get to a point in my day when I can slip them off and let me feet feel freeeeeee

it's a little grey today....that calming kind of grey that feels serene...like nature is resting

I bought a new book today and it wasn't until I sat down to read it that I noticed the smoothness of the cover, the fact that the pages are a little wider than a regular book and that the author made a note about the font they chose at the back..... I love that kind of attention to detail

reaching out, fog and it's ok

felt pretty homesick this week....but friends from across the miles have reached out and sent their love....feel very blessed

there was a swirling fog in the air tonight when I was driving home...kinda spooky but I liked it

sometimes its totally ok to come home late from work, get straight into your pj's and hop into bed

detach from this, she gets me and comfort

today I had a moment when I could have taken a comment very personally and been offended and upset.... instead I chose to smile and detach from the nastiness and rise above it..... feels empowering

after a kinda sucky day, Elsie sends me a message with a photo of my favourite dog in the whole world.... it makes me smile....friends just know how to do that don't they

late home and feeling tired..... I whip up a warm bowl of pasta for dinner and it feels comforting

someplace new, being calm and old favourite

sometimes when things get a little funky, its worth taking yourself somewhere different.... I mean, physically get up, go outside and walk to a different space.... I did that today and found the perspective I needed

you always have more choices than you realise.... and one of those those choices is to be the one who remains calm and grounded

ahhh finding an old recipe that is still an absolute favourite..

perfect surf, picnic and switch off

sometimes everything feels like it comes together in the surf...... the temperature of the water feels just right, the glow of the sun is perfect, the sea is a beautiful colour, the breeze is cool and fresh.....

we pack up a super delicious picnic and head off to Red Rock..... picnics always bring back such happy memories

I love that sometimes, if you feel the need, you can just switch off from the world and tune in to your own bubble for a little while

a much needed nap, movie with love and pride

after an eventful night, and a long, unsuccessful surf check, I fall into bed at about 11am for a very much needed nap

Jeff rents a movie this afternoon that is sad but incredibly sweet..... one of those films that leaves you warm, fuzzy and declaring your love to one another

we sneak in a bit of Olympic action on tv...... and suddenly.... a gold rush for Britain..... I'm far away but still very proud

working towards, oak street and you've got to laugh

feels great to be working towards something exciting.... something fresh, that makes me feel amazing just thinking about it...

we go for dinner at a very special restaurant.... it is soooooo unbelievably good, we spend a couple of hours just soaking it all up and enjoy every second

after a blissful romantic dinner, we head over to the pub where we have booked a room... we're sleepy and fubbed out, but there is a band playing directly underneath our room, and a backpacker style dorm room next door..... at about 2am we just have to laugh

clockwork, saltwater pool and back into it

it doesn't happen all the time, but I do feel rather pleased with myself when my morning ritual (up early, shower, green juice, make lunch, eat breakfast, speak to Jeffo) all rolls out beautifully and I'm on my way bang on time

the surf is huge and all over the place today, so I head down to the saltwater pool to swim, sunbake and study.... it reminds me of happy childhood days spent at the big pool in Dinard, my Mums hometown...something so fresh about a pool by the sea

a book that I haven't had a moment to read  (Danielle LaPorte Firestarter Sessions) comes back into focus ......so pleased, because within minutes of picking it up I'm excited again

Mexican lunch, full moon and laughing with Mum

I work an 11 hour shift on a Wednesday, so it felt pretty nice to stumble upon a lunch special at a really yummy Mexican restaurant we recently discovered....mmmmm tacos and salad for lunch

the full moon was shining down on me on my drive home......felt like I had a friend in the sky

when life is throwing up some unexpected circumstances, you really can't beat having a giggle about it and making the decision not to worry about it

developing a niche, escaping and new invention

so excited to start developing a niche for my coaching.... things are starting to fall in place

been having a pretty crazy time at work....all sorts of things going on that really don't add up, so it feels great to finish my classes, jump in my car and zip to the beach to escape

home late and starving.... but wanting to eat something delicious, so I invent a new dish (lemon & oregano chicken with cannellini mash) and celebrate with a glass of rose

nap, a deal and storing them up

home by lunchtime after a morning's work that was only slightly longer than the drive there and back..... I sneak into bed for a 20 minute nap

feeling a bit stuck trying to find a place to stay in Sydney for my coaching course, and suddenly I stumble on a website that almost cuts the price in half...yay

Elsie and I make a deal that we will store up all the birthdays that we have missed (it's hers today) and roll out amazing celebrations when we are back in the same continent :)

wetsuits, study and worn out

surfed this morning, and later, I hung out my wetsuit in the afternoon sun to dry.... when I grabbed it later on, the smell of sea salt and wetsuit made me smile.....a reminder of good days

my first day of study for my coaching course..... so excited.... funny how we hate studying at school and can't get enough of it when we grow up

it's Sunday night and I have sore shoulders from my surf and aching muscles from my yoga practice..... good to feel worn out from fresh air and exercise

cheerleading squad, do something great and numbers

friends, real friends are like a cheerleading squad.....always there, always have your back and always ready to cheer you on

I watched the Olympic Ceremony.....goosebumps and homesickness, but mainly a feeling of 'life's short...do something great'

sometimes it feels good to do a bit of number crunching....I've never been good at it, it's definitely not something I love to do, but I know its worth it and I'm learning

I can do that, folks and perfect dinner

I had a meeting with some web design guys today for the surf school.... super good at what they do... but halfway through discussing some new branding I want to get started on I realised..... hey, I can do this myself.... so I walked out with a quote for $500, went home, did a bit of figuring out, brainstormed and bam.... a new logo.....no cost and a great sense of achievement

had a catch up skype with my folks this evening....full of laughter, trading stories and updates..... love that we talk so regularly

a warm salad of tapenade roasted veggies, rocket, homemade romesco sauce and French goats cheese...mmmmm

clean green, squirrel and lunchtime surf

I'm loving drinking freshly made juice every morning...... there's something about a green juice that makes you feel squeaky clean

squirrels seem to show up a lot for me.... they are a symbol of the happy life I dream of in the forest by the sea..... today I was driving to work and whilst stuck behind a van, spotted a cute squirrel sticker on the back window

sun shining, blue sky.....split shift so I had time to kill...... rolled up to the beach and found super fun waves waiting for me....yay

turn it around, friendly post office and thank goodness

sometimes, when things seem to be dreadful, you can step back and figure out how to turn it around. Today I realised that there was a lot to be grateful for, and that the bad business ethics I'd experienced just helped confirm my passion for doing it right

I've been leaving home at 7.30am and not returning till 8.30pm, which has meant a distinct lack of time to go to the post office. I've been waiting on a few parcels so I was soooo grateful that the lovely Anne found a way for me to pick them up tonight when I got home

tired, hungry and a zillion things to do...... thank goodness for opening the fridge and finding delicious leftovers

resources, sunshine spot and talking about it

it's phenomenal what you can find when you really start to look..... today I found a website that feels like it was written just for me

I find a sunny spot by the ocean to sit and eat my lunch today

you know when dreams have turned into real goals when you start talking about it, planning it and getting stuck in

booked in, lunchtime and consistency

finally, after months of research, waiting and hoping, I've signed up for my coaching course. It has been the ultimate test of my patience, but I am so grateful to have taken my first step on this new path :)

my shifts have changed again, but it was pretty nice to be heading back home at 12pm today

the awesome thing about having people in your life who love you unconditionally is the consistency it brings to your rollercoaster journey

mapping, negotiate and having dinner cooked for me

a flipchart, some new colourful pens and some inspiration...... mapping out the future :)

striking a deal..... negotiating.... finding a mutually beneficial way to move ahead

enjoying a glass of delicious Chilean Malbec whilst my husband cooks me dinner..... happy smurf

blurting it out, rugged up love and the real you

I had a heap of things that I wanted to say but didn't know how, so I wrote them down, picked the right moment and blurted them out

after watching a movie that made me feel a little sad, Jeff bundled me into the car with our Mexican rug and a bottle of rosé..... we drove to the point, and sat outside in the howling wind and dark grey skies ....all rugged up and filled with love and certainty

I heard your voice tonight, your true voice..... my heart lit up when I recognised it again

working again, finally and date night

will do better, perspective and journey

watching someone work in a way that seems so wrong in so many ways and knowing that I will do better than this

wow, crazy week so far.... time to get some perspective and delve a bit deeper

the past 12 months have been a journey thats for sure.... starting to feel a little stronger every day

synchronicity, pretty good and new find

isn't it weird when you fall back into some sort of synchronicity with the world....lessons turn up when you most need them, inspiration appears from the most bizarre places and you generally feel connected

I taught a circuit class today.... my 3rd of the week, and it strikes me....it might be a few years since I did this, but I'm actually pretty good at it

Jeff arrives home and we find a new Mexican restaurant, share a meal and a beer and appreciate being together again

Danielle LaPorte, show up and face mask

sometimes you find someone who inspires you beyond belief..... whose words transform your day and your mindset.... Danielle LaPorte is one of those people for me

show up.... just the words make you stand up straight and think about what you need to do to move towards your dreams

feeling sleepy after a long day, I put on a face mask and relaxxxxxxxx

opportunity to connect, amelie and head hits the pillow

sometimes things happen in life that bring up some really tough stuff..... stuff that is hard to cope with and hard to work through. But sometimes, those very moments offer you an opportunity to learn and grow, and stand up and be the person you know you need to be.

the amelie soundtrack fills me with joy and seems to follow me wherever I go.... today, when I needed it the most I switched on the radio and there it was

exhausted, physically and emotionally... I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow

BBC, smash a list and being strong

I listened to Radio 4 today online.....ahhhh the oh so Britishness of it all. Made me miss home but it felt good to reconnect to that well spoken source of intelligence !

I had an almighty list of stuff to do today, so I got up and wrote myself a super long list and blazed through it !! I'm such a list geek :)

There will always be people who misunderstand you, or who feel strongly enough to act from a negative standpoint. It's incredibly hard to read something nasty that is directed to you, but you have to be strong and know that you are doing the very best you can with what you have. Just know in your heart who you are.

tumble dryer, wanderlust and strive

the moment when you pull all your washing out of the tumble dryer and just hold it tight and breathe in the warmth

I passed a lady in the mall today who was standing outside a shop staring at a map of the world in the window. She was totally lost in thought.... I recognised that feeling of wanderlust..

we won't settle.... we'll always be striving to be better, to learn more and to give more

connected again, passion and wonderful words

finally we're back online !!! Holy smokes, who knew a week with no internet would be so hard ! I can breathe easy again, speak to friends and family without it costing a fortune and reconnect :)

last night my passion for cooking was ignited once again.... 2 awesome cooking shows back to back (that had me dreaming of eating in phenomenal restaurants) and a stack of cookbooks out this morning to drift through and find inspiration for the week ahead. On my way to do my grocery shopping, I dropped into the post office to find a big envelope from home with one of my favourite cooking magazines in it !! Thanks Mum, we are on the same wavelength even when we're thousands of miles apart

I read a beautiful comment about my article today, saying that they felt like someone sat down and wrote it just for them...... warm fuzzies all round :)

published, fixed it and progress

it always feels great to see an article I've written published...... like I've got real visual proof that I'm moving towards where I want to be

finally fixed the issues at work that have been driving me crazy all week !! Gotta love problem solving

a little ray of sunshine today that shows that I'm making progress and doing all the right things.... good.... about time too !

affirmations, jar of goodness and evening energy

this morning's coaching session was all about affirmations and incantations..... I felt like a bit of a goofball saying mine out loud whilst driving along, but hey, I also felt pretty pumped up !

I've been making a green juice every morning and pouring it into a glass jar so I can drink it on my way to work. My body (and this icky cold I've had) will be stoked for the rest of the day.

At last, I'm starting to feel human again. Felt so grateful to have a little extra energy tonight

moment of clarity, specificity and bless apple mac

a message from a friend revealed something super important today....it felt like a lightbulb moment...I love lightbulb moments

I'm learning to get super specific with my goals.... if you put wishy washy thoughts out there, thats exactly what you'll get back

This has been day 5 of struggling with computer and software issues at work on a PC..... I feel very grateful to come home and switch on my mac :)

using time wisely, taking care and inner strength

I now have a pretty long drive to work every day, about 2 and a half hours there and back. So I've decided to make use of this time wisely, and have started working through an awesome Tony Robbins coaching program. Sure beats crappy radio stations !

I'm feeling pretty sick at the moment, which is pretty unusual for me. So it's time to go into care mode, with lots of fresh juice, veggies and rest.

When something comes at you out of the blue, you often stumble upon a phenomenal resource of inner strength. Oh hello old friend, thanks for coming.

thought flow, soup and sunshine

at about 4.30am this morning I woke up thinking about the NLP training I've started.... and how important your mindset is. So instead of thinking ' I wish I wasn't sick' I switched my perspective and thought about feeling super healthy and happy in our dream house in France.... positive thoughts lead to positive actions

Jeff knocked on the bedroom door at lunchtime with homemade Mexican tortilla soup..... full of chillies and garlic.... just what I needed

this afternoon, we took a blanket into the garden and lay in the sunshine to soak up some vitamin D

fridge full, colourful goodness and same dream

 after our over excited introduction to our juicer, we stocked up on fruit & veggies this morning and found ourselves smiling every time we opened the fridge

feels pretty good to be drinking crazy bright coloured juices

a friend posted a photo on Facebook today.....it made me smile because it was a picture of her dream house....and it looked exactly like my dream house !!! I sent her a message saying that I was looking forwards to being neighbours

shiny new juicer, flowers and a result

I got home today to find Jeff had picked up our new juicer..... we were like two little kids....quick, unwrap it, grab some carrots.... turn it on !!!

My lovely husband bought me flowers today...... you really can't beat that :)

I spent a large part of the day today on the phone to our phone company..... lots of waiting, lots of repeating the same complaint, but the quarrel finally ended in our favour at about 7pm, with them giving us a credit on our account... Linzi 1 - Corporate Monsters - Nil

she's back, still water and reeeeelax

someone who has become super influential and inspirational to me was offline for a couple of weeks, so it was pretty nice to see her words of wisdom this morning

my drive home is pretty nice.... there are sections of the drive that run alongside the river. There is something very special about still, calm water that makes me feel happy (and desperate to jump on a SUP and go for a paddle !)

Long first week at work, so it felt pretty damn good to kick off my trainers and relax when I got home tonight

taste of home, make believe and driving home

I bought two delicious treats over the weekend that remind me so much of home...... Bonne Maman raspberry jam which is almost as delicious (but not quite) as Nanys, and French goats cheese. It's unbelievable how many memories and happy moments are associated to food :)

Sometimes I like to play make believe with clouds... I'm not talking about seeing bunny rabbits here.... If the clouds are low on the horizon I like to visualise that they are mountains... Does anyone else do that ? I guess it makes me feel a bit more at home !

Nice to actually have someone to drive home to tonight

familiarity, mesmerising sky and pepper grinder

day one in a new job...... but it felt familiar, a good place to be.......

the sky was amazing as I drove home, the moon was rising in the sky and casting the most amazing colours over the river

we've been using a really crappy plastic pepper grinder for ages, so last week I bought us a brand new, big wooden one..... reminds me of my Dad....he's a big cracked pepper man

the perfect message, patience and go to bed

I woke up to find the perfect message from a great friend.... it was full of everything I needed to hear. I am so grateful to have such amazing friendships.

My patience was severely tested today..... the day certainly didn't go to plan, but it did give me an opportunity to think some stuff through and practice being patient !

I love that we get the opportunity to press the re-start switch at the end of every day.... sometimes you just have to put a day to bed and forget about it..

car wash, house clean and a new vision board

we so often take things for granted..... having a car definitely falls into that category, which is crazy really considering so many people around the world could only ever dream of owning one. Well, I'm pretty stoked about mine, so I really enjoyed washing my car in the sunshine this afternoon

busy week ahead...starting a new job....so had an almighty house clean mission today.... call me crazy, but I actually loved my chores

sometimes it just feels right to review your dreams, and check in with your goals.... today I dusted off my vision board, took off some pictures and added some new ones... ahhhh that feels great :)

stomp (mind flow), mobile and patience

I had to go to Woolgoolga today to pick up my new car..... I could have caught a bus, or got a cab, but I figured, hey it's a sunny day, why not walk ? I arrived two hours later, with lungs full of fresh air, and a clearer mind.... stomping creates mind flow

yay yay yay .....new car.... I am freeeeeeeeeeee and mobile again !

during my walk today, I spent some time thinking about patience.... and how the universe will keep throwing you lessons until you actually learn from them. They say the lesson gets bigger each time, and I would definitely agree. It feels like I'm living my ultimate lesson right now, but hey, I'm learning :)

future chat, making the bed and hot water

we've been a pretty rocky road recently, so it felt so good to talk excitedly about our future

Gretchen Rubin is right....however you're feeling, making the bed will always make you feel better

I know it would be much more fashionable if I drank chai or espresso's but you just can't beat a cup of hot water :)

John Grisham, happy man and early night

I can't get enough ....seriously.....a good legal thriller that sucks you in and has you guessing right until the last page

my man is happy, and that makes me happy :)

we knew that we had an early start tomorrow morning so we snuck into bed and enjoyed being warm and snuggled up on a cold night

just ask, jam & bread and Christmas dinner

sometimes you just have to go ahead and ask for what you want.... it's ok to step up and be bold.... you'll be surprised how often you'll get a yes :)

we buy some yummy organic sourdough and then race home to smother it in raspberry jam

I asked Jeff what his favourite meal was last week so I could make it for him for his birthday....he told me it was the brussel sprouts my Mum had made a few Christmas's ago. Ha ha ha what a fruitloop. Anyway, tonight we made the famous sprouts (with roasted chestnuts and pancetta) alongside some red cabbage.... yum

switch off day, surprise guest and together

yesterday's good news gave us a boost and today we were able to relax knowing that we're moving forwards and life is going to get a little easier...

a call from an awesome friend we haven't seen in months, who asked ...'are you at home ?' and when I said yes, said 'sweet, I'm 3 minutes away !!'. We jump to it and start rustling up some dinner....

a super fun evening catching up and sharing news..... felt good to be together again

good news, upward spiral and leftovers

at last.... the good news that we needed and have been wishing for..... patience is most definitely a virtue

one piece of good news gets me thinking about what can happen next.... and so a little upward spiral begins

a long day that ends with a drink at the pub and home for delicious leftovers

daytrippin', perfect autumn leaf and stew

the in-laws are here, so we decide to go day tripping..... a nice way to hang out and check out somewhere new. We drive through the bush and follow the river to a cute little spot for lunch, and head home in the afternoon glow of the setting sun

I find a beautiful autumn leaf

Jeff makes a stew for dinner, and the smell wafts around the house

swim in the sea, movement and wise words from Dad

a beautiful sunny morning....clear skies and fresh air..... we go to the beach and take our books and blanket to stretch out and read in the sunshine. We swim in the sea....it's chilly but super refreshing

you just have to get outside, and move...... breathe in some fresh air, smile..... things always feel better when you're active

an email from Dad full of wisdom and love is most appreciated and, as always, perfectly timed

personal mantra, power of thought and waiting for pizza

sometimes all it takes is a shift in perspective.....today it was all about creating a mantra..... I am not as stuck as I think I am.....

wow, one sentence, repeated .....and suddenly there is a new way of thinking, lighter, calmer, happier. It's amazing what a new way of thinking can do.

we drive into town to grab pizza for dinner, and thoroughly enjoy the 20 minute wait....sitting on the steps outside watching the world go by and everyone cruising in and out

someone there, afternoon breeze and tacos

when you spend every other week apart, you learn to really appreciate having someone you love at home again

yoga on a stormy afternoon, and a cool breeze flows through the gap in the garage door. What a welcome relief.

tacos remind me a little of tapas.....lots of little dishes that you put together.... tonight it was slow roast lamb with chipotle sauce, red cabbage & carrot salad, roasted peppers and guacamole....mmmm

taking it outside, birthday cake & inventing

it was cold but super sunny this morning so I did my yoga out on the deck. So nice to be breathing in fresh air.

Jeffs birthday was on Sunday but he didn't get home till today, so I made him a cake....candles and all. A token of love.

start with a couple of ingredients and an idea..... a quick browse online for inspiration, and a fair amount of guess-timating and voila....a new recipe that turns out soooooo good

candles, pooch & honesty

whilst I practice yoga in the garage, you could be forgiven for thinking it is not the most inspirational place to zen out. Well, I guess you'd be right. But bit by bit I'm making it a calm, happy place. This morning I added 2 little candles that give the place an immediate sense of ahhhhhhh

today ended up being a real test of my patience. I heard a news story on the radio this morning about how dogs can help homeless people feel happier. It was a nice story, and made me think about how important friendship is. Anyway, after my sucky day I was walking home when a super cute little black staffie came bounding over to me. She just wanted to play, and followed me all the way home. Felt like the universe was giving me a little dose of friendship.

I'm trying to buy a new car, and am getting a little tired of salesmen who tell me their car is the best ever. This afternoon I spoke to a lady at a garage in Sydney, and she was unbelievably honest about the car. Even sending me though photos of the small scratches. It honestly blew me away. She was awesome, and I told her so. Wouldn't that be a game changer, if everyone was 100% honest about what they were selling. Hmmm good stuff.

writing, NLP & upside down

felt sooooo good today to sit down and write an article that had been racing around my head for a while

had an NLP session late this afternoon....wowzers, that was pretty intense, but the end result was a much clearer, positive and calmer me....

I'm trying to dedicate some time every day to get upside down. I know how good headstands and other yoga inversions are but hardly ever think to practice them at home. So I started my mission tonight and it felt grrrrreat

sunshine, writing in a book and rainbow plate

ahh the sun was shining all day today.... the sky was super blue. I took my book out into the garden and  lay in the sunshine.

You know that you are committed & passionate about something when your brain starts overflowing with ideas and unlocking feelings. Another way I recognise it is if I find a book that I love, and scribble my thoughts in it. To me, its a way of saying, this book and it's words are important to me. I'm writing in here because I will have this book forever and come back to it again and again.

My dinner tonight was colourful..... green, orange and red..... a natural rainbow.... I like that a lot

finding a way, peanut butter goodness & a cute phone call

wow wow wow... today had a whole heap of challenges to deal with..... firstly, an interview that was nicely scheduled in for next week got rescheduled for today, at approximately 8pm last night.... I have no vehicle and the interview is a 2 and a half hr drive away... I won't go into too much detail, just think 6 hour drive in a rental car that was rented without a driving license or credit card for a 15 minute interview, with my long awaited lunch denied because I didn't have $20 left in my account..... crikey....talk about obstacles....but I made it, and thats the most important thing !!!

I did, however, have enough small change to buy myself a little treat for my return journey. I hadn't eaten these since we were in New York. Mmmmmmm so yummy.

a late night call from my lovely man to say he loved me

gazing point, just knowing and delicious dinner for one

I've been doing my yoga practice in the garage.... it's not as grim as it sounds, we've made a gym in there and it means I can make a proper space without worrying about having to tidy it away after each session. Anyway, this morning I was about to start when I realised it would be nice to have something to focus on other than simply looking at the garage door. So I stuck this post it note up.

how is it, that a friend who is a zillion miles away just had an inkling that things weren't great and so made it her mission to call and check in. Very lucky and very grateful.

tonights' was pure comfort dinner.... pasta with mushrooms, garlic, lemon & prosciutto..yum

yoga first, getting stuck in & Kripalu

thank goodness for yoga.....it has been a few days so I make it a priority and find a whole lot of peace and calm waiting for me on the mat

I love books that challenge you to get stuck in and actually take some action.

today I discovered something pretty awesome online...Kripalu is an amazing yoga centre in the US, and they have a section on their website called 'yoga breaks'. They are really short, really simple yoga breaks to fit into your day.... soooo good

comfort, amazon & laughing

at lunch today as I was stirring a little butter through my freshly cooked pasta, I was taken back in time to my French grandmothers house, where she would be standing in the kitchen cooking me coquillettes with a little butter and lots of black pepper..... happy days with Nany

an Amazon package with 2 new books for me to devour......so excited to rip open the box

when life is giving you lemons,  sometimes the best thing to do is find a friend and laugh your way through your trials & tribulations

thanks universe, quiet & calm and in the same place

I asked the universe for a little favour this morning, and it delivered....something I had been worrying about for a couple of weeks turned out to be F.E.A.R. false evidence appearing real..... yahoo

its always a bit sad when Jeff leaves to go back to work, but there was a sense of quiet & calm when I walked back into the house this morning that I was grateful for

so bizarre to be skyping two of my best friends, who have only met each other a couple of times, when they are both hanging out together and having heaps of fun.... love them to pieces and so stoked to see them hanging out

raging storm, full fridge and late night pizza

it has been raining non-stop for a couple of days now, but today it got pretty crazy..... I love storms... you could feel the energy in the air

phew, a full fridge again...... good to open it and see a kaleidoscope of colours

it's late, red wine has been drunk and there is a vital need for pizza..... thank goodness we have somewhere close by that can fix that kind of problem :)

amazing movie, just relax and finished

our friends across the street lend us some movies to watch and we pick an awesome one... on the edge of our seats..... contraband...watch it tonight...

after a fun filled few days, it felt good to kick back and relax at home today

I've been working on a project for a couple of months now, and although the bulk of the work was finished a while back, we've been ping ponging the document back and forwards and tweaking it ...... so it felt pretty amazing to send it out one final time knowing that its actually finished !

good drive, the perfect sandwich and pyjamas

sometimes long drives can be sucky, but sometimes they can be just awesome.... today felt like the perfect day for a cruisy drive on a rainy morning

home and happy to be making a super delicious sandwich.....where all the elements seem to come together..... today is roast chicken, avocado, homemade chipotle mayo and baby spinach on an organic sesame bagel....mmmm

there's nothing more comforting than your favourite pair of pyjamas straight out of the dryer....simple pleasures

stay another night, afternoon tapas and an early night

we woke up with sore feet and fuzzy heads..... walked to the little French boulangerie, bought super delicious pain au chocolate and juice and decided to stay another night.....

after a lazy morning we head up to an awesome tapas bar and find ourselves a couch to relax on, a good bottle of wine and a selection of yummy tapas..... perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon

a nap with the rain falling outside, a stroll outside in the cool, fresh air and finding a little vietnamese restaurant to have an early dinner and then an early night

a perfect getaway, someplace nice and dance all night

I pull up to the place that we're staying tonight... I booked it online. It is absolutely gorgeous...like a little hidden gem.... stoked

I go for a walk through the streets of Byron before Jeff arrives.... its raining lightly and cool, but there are people out and about, enjoying the vibe. I check out an amazing whole foods store, and some gorgeous restaurants..... there are all sorts of delicious smells wafting around....feels like coming home

we go out to a bar before the gig....drink some wine then head to the Northern.....watch the Black Seeds and literally dance all night.... it was soooo fun. I haven't gone out and danced like crazy like that for years..... felt so good.

taking action, tweet tweet and bop bop

took the first step on a new path today..... nothing crazy just something that made sense and could well be the starting point for growth

yay back on twitter, connecting with positive people and finding my place in a community of like-minded folk

off to see a band tomorrow night....downloaded their new album and fell in love immediately.... happy happy music to bop bop bop to

transition time, new inventions and feeling patriotic

yay, another article published today. I feel like I'm in some sort of transition.... between where I am today and this new, exciting career and life that lies ahead. Every time I get a piece of good news like this, I move a little closer.

Craving something delicious and having minimal fresh stuff in the fridge can be a bit of an issue.... but after a little online searching and  a little recipe tweaking I sat down to a delicious treat feeling proud of my new invention.

I watched some of the Jubilee Celebrations on tv tonight..... and raised a glass of rather delicious rosé to Her Majesty. I think she's pretty awesome (plus she looks a lot like my beautiful grandma Nelly).

random clear out, something from nothing and can't or won't ??

sometimes I just get an overwhelming urge to declutter.... so I normally let it flow and find myself feeling cleansed, refreshed and ready to start again...that happened today, and the classic thing is I didn't really realise I was in the declutter zone till I was standing in a pile of rubbish looking at my neat shelves again ha ha ha

this week has been a little tough...I've been on lockdown at home because I can't use my car so I've slowly but surely started scraping the barrel that is our pantry. For the past 4 nights I've switched on the light, gazed at the shelves and tried to figure out what on earth to make. But it turns out this has been an awesome challenge.....

watched an amazing video today from Marie Forleo that talked about the little known fact that we so often replace won't with can't. For instance 'I can't make it to that meeting' normally means 'I won't make it to that meeting', and 'I can't find the time' normally means 'I won't find the time'. This felt like a little lightbulb switching on in my head. Time to stop using excuses and get out there !!

oeuf en cocotte, happy endings and championing

I felt pretty Sunday-y this morning so figured I would try something new for breakfast.... oeuf en cocotte, an old school French way to cook eggs that turned out to be sooooo easy and super delicious.... psyched to start making different variations now....

I rented a romantic comedy this afternoon(you know the dependable type where you know exactly where it's heading right from the start). But you know ? I'm a fan of happy endings....

I'm learning about creating mastermind groups.....and the more I learn the more excited I am to create one.... having a group of inspiring people who have your back, champion your cause and help you show up in life just the way you dreamed.......

burning questions, cookie dough and laugh out loud

I'm absolutely loving Danielle LaPorte's Firestarter Sessions..... she has that incredible style of writing that makes you think she's writing just for you.... today I answered some of her burning questions.... gotta love someone prompting you to delve a bit deeper

made cookies for a neighbour's birthday today..... the best bit about it is that you get to feel all warm and fuzzy doing something nice for someone and you get to eat some of the cookie dough along the way

there's a British talk show that is being aired here at the moment.... Graham Norton.... he is so freaking funny. The thing I love the most about his show is that he has all his guests on at the same time..... no-one else does that. It ends up being filled with the most classic, funny conversations that make you laugh out loud.... tonight was Cameron Diaz and Sir David Attenborough.

car wash, house clean and new vision board

kindness, inspiring someone and insane luckiness

someone reached out to me today with such good intention.... kindness.... its amazing how much harder it is to connect with new people as an adult. As a kid, you'd just go up and start playing on the swings with them... that simple. I need to learn something from today, that its a really amazing act of kindness just to reach out and say hey, you wanna hang out ?

found out that there are a few folk out there who have started a gratitude journal since reading this one.... wow, thats amazing..... lets just keep paying it forward

something crazy happened today.... and just before it happened I had a few seconds to ask the universe for a little help..... what followed was nothing short of a miracle. Let's just say I could have gotten into a lot of trouble, but instead ending up being blessed with a very friendly and forgiving traffic cop.... yikes :)

writing process, doubled up and falafels

I've finally started to schedule my writing...... not so much these blog posts, but the new stuff I've been doing. It's amazing the difference it has made already having a little post it note on my wall telling me which days I need to write.... sounds so simple I know...but hey, its progress for me

I didn't do any yoga yesterday..... it doesn't happen that often, but I try not to beat myself up about it. Instead I just promise myself that I'll double up the next day... so today started with yesterdays yoga and ended with todays...ha ha feel strong

I love the feeling of conquering something new.... I had written falafels down on my shopping list this morning, and then was like 'why would I buy them when I could make them ?' So I checked out a few recipes online, and found a good looking, healthy baked version and set to work...... result..... super yummy falafels that took about 20 minutes to make with a bunch of stuff I pretty much always have in the pantry....new addition to the repertoire :)

rain, a book to escape in and words that stand out

it rained non stop all day today..... but I was kinda stoked. It felt like a good day for rain. Some days it feels comforting to know that Mother Nature is feeling the same way as you.

a book to fall into bed with and escape..... this one has sucked me up and is about to spit me out 4 days later. Yikes, need a new book soon.

After a blue day, I was blown away reading an article that felt like it was written for me at that very moment. The words just jumped out at me as if to say 'Hey ?! Are you reading this ?'

care package, in control and discipline

wow....care packages are freaking awesome !!!! pretty much ran back home from the post office today to open this awesome box of goodies....... all the amazing yummy things I miss from home..... so much thought went into this package.... feeling very blessed right now

had an appointment with the bank to open a business account..... loving the feeling of being in control, independent and sure about something

I've just installed this amazing app on my laptop called Waste No Time..... you set up time limits for certain distracting websites and after your designated time it blocks the site for the rest of the day and gives you a little nudge to get back to work...love love love it

bumpy surf, horseradish and double rainbows

so many times you can look at not-so-perfect surf and tell yourself it's too windy or bumpy to go out..... but if you just suit up and get out there, you'll end up having a heap of fun.... bumps and all.... thats what happened for me today anyway !

ahhhhhh at long last, I've found horseradish in a little gourmet food store....... so happy right now..... time to bust out some of those recipes that have been sitting around waiting for this special day !!

on my way out to the highway I pull over to the side of the road to take a moment and enjoy the double rainbow

turtle, finding hairbands and pj afternoon

we surf at Diggers Beach this morning, and halfway through my surf, a little turtle pops up to say hello

spotting a lost hairband in the car at the exactly the right moment

after 2 surfs and a late lunch, we cruise home, have hot showers and get into our PJ's...... it's 5pm, but we're totally stoked :)

small surf, beautiful Sydney and pub dinner

so easy to blow off a surf when it's really small..... but we ventured out this morning and had a blast..... the best surfer is without a doubt the one who is having the most fun

it almost feels surreal to see the Sydney Harbour bridge as I'm driving back to the airport..... and then see the beautiful city pass below me as we take off at sunset

I get home excited but tired....it's been a long couple of days so we go to the pub for an early dinner.... and bonus, we get to sit next to the open fire :)

big smoke, new adventures and happy faces

I flew down to Sydney this morning..... super early mission so I was feeling a little sleepy but super excited to be in the big smoke

wow, this feels like the start of a brand new adventure.... I spent the day with a bunch of awesome folk doing awesome stuff that I'm soon to be a part of....yahooo

excited to start working on something that results in clients having very happy faces at the end of the day

simple answers, mix up juice and kicking back in the sun

I has a meeting with an accountant this morning, and was super nice to get some straight forward, concise and simple answers. No jargon, no sales chat...... thank goodness

we both felt a little fuzzy today so we stopped off at a cafe and re-energised with juices.... the lady got my order wrong but it worked out pretty good anyhow, got to try out a new combo.... cucumber, celery, apple & ginger

we had to wait for our car to get fixed so we found a spot in the park and kicked back in the sunshine for a micro nap

clean house, sharing news and across the road

ok, I admit it, I'm a geek...... I actually love getting on a mission and cleaning the house...... if you're doing it solo and blast out some epic tunes at the same time, it has a kinda gameshow, yikes I might run out of time, feel to it

Jeff is home from work, and in a flurry of  pizza making wine drinking we finally get to catch up and share our news

we take dinner across the road to our neighbours place. I love it. We're laughing our heads off as we juggle hot pizza, salad and wine across the street. I love the fact that I can run back home to pick up dessert.

groom, texting home and oh my goodness dinner

sometimes it feels great to go into 'groom' mode...... buy some new face wash and other goodies, get home  and scrub your face, brush your hair and generally feel fresh and new

connecting with a friend I haven't spoken to in forever via a ping pong match of texts..... technology is fabulous

ahhhhh a dinner that feels good to make and even better to eat...quinoa, sweet potato, zucchini, mint and pistachio salad....... yum

learning, just do it and zoom

I love the buzz you get from learning how to do something from scratch. You get a real sense of accomplishment from figuring everything out for yourself.

It's amazing how much we can talk ourselves out of doing something we know we should do. I say, just do it already ! You'll be blown away how much better you feel once you've actually started something new, no matter how small your first few steps are. I started building a new website for a new project today and finally have something tangible to look at !

wow, today actually went really fast.....started work before I knew it I was doing my late afternoon yoga practice and thinking about dinner..... that felt good

new sources, writing and words full of love

it's amazing how many sources of inspiration are out there when you really start looking for it. And even more amazing is how most of these things link from one to another then another. It's like opening a secret door in your attic and discovering a whole new world

wow.... I've never thought of myself as a writer but sometimes, when I'm feeling tuned in, it comes very easily to me. I sat down this morning with an idea in my head, and within 40 minutes had written a 1000 word article that I'm pretty damn stoked about !

Jeff has been working crazy hours recently..... so its been hard to fit in our daily chats. But every morning this week I've woken up to see a beautiful text full of love to start my day.

shower ideas, flip the attitude and nail polish

it is crazy how many awesome ideas come to me in the shower..... not entirely sure why, but it seems to be a place of inspiration. Today, after spending hours scribbling down some kind of half hearted ideas, something just went 'ping' in the shower ...

I'm being constantly inspired at the moment by some pretty amazing women entrepreneurs..... and I've only just realised that recently, certain elements in my approach to life has been less than authentic. It's time to flip this attitude and move forward, boldly.

I bought some new nail polish today, and whilst putting it on this evening I was transported to a wonderful memory.... standing in the hallway with my sister, Mum & Dad are all dressed up to go out, the air smells of Mum's drying nail polish and her perfume, they are giving instructions to our babysitter and I look up at them and see a happy, glammed up, in love couple about to go have some fun.....

mopping the floors, shiny new yoga mat and this is me moment

FINALLY !!! I actually get around to mopping the floors....a chore that I have been putting off for waaay too long. I end up doing it first thing, still in my pyjamas, and I realise I actually enjoy mopping, its kinda therapeutic ...... boy, it felt good to see shiny floors again

wowzers, I only got an email this morning to say it had been dispatched, and then just before lunch, ta-da ! my new yoga mat is here..... I can hardly hold myself back till 4pm when I practice again

after a long day that was a little clouded with not-so-great thoughts, I grab my towel and bikini and head to the beach. It's so easy to forget that it is right there if you don't make the most of it. After 5 minutes of breathing in the fresh air and swimming under the waves, I felt like me again.

zucchini fritters, catching up with Mum and yikes flights booked

normally lunch is a pretty casual affair that involves standing in front of the fridge and throwing together whatever looks good. Today I took a little time out and made zucchini fritters and had them with a big green salad.... so worth it....it's good to stop for lunch

I normally go ok when Jeff is at work, but evenings tend to be the time I feel the loneliest.... lucky for me my awesome Mum jumped on Skype tonight and we spent a happy hour catching up and hanging out in cyberspace together

so here we go.... manifesting....upward spirals....making things happen and all that jazz..... flights booked tonight for what could well be the perfect solution

smashing a list, deep calm and sourdough

I love love love days that start with an almighty list and finish with a whole load of stuff crossed out.... today was one of those days, tonnes of little jobs to do and pretty much my whole list was completed....yay

not sure what it was about todays yoga practice, but somehow it felt more focused, more calm .....

it's really hard to buy good bread here..... everything is sliced and full of additives.... so when I found out that my favourite Bellingen bakery deliver to a local supermarket I was excited to say the least ! They make the most delicious organic sourdough..... and I try and pick up a loaf once a week.... it is impossible not to devour a couple of slices as soon as I get home

freshness, automating, extreme catch up

the air is starting to get a little colder in the mornings, and our early morning surf checks require a jumper.....feels great to be getting a dose of freshness.... I've missed that

start how you mean to go on...... or at least, re-start how you mean to go on..... automating is my new favourite thing

turned on Skype and didn't leave for almost 4 hours..... ahhhh awesome catch up with my favourite people !

good start, extreme nice and new rules

it's a fresh morning so we head to the beach..... I read my book in the sunshine whilst Jeff surfs.... what a nice start to the day

we talk about 'extreme nice'...... a term coined by Gretchen Rubin, which involves being, funnily enough, extremely nice to the people you love... but really putting some thought into what their 'extreme nice' looks like..... and it seems like a great way to think

a coaching call motivates us to create a few new rules, that immediately take effect in a positive way :)

crystal clear, swimming in your knickers and campfire

we swim in the ocean this morning and it is unbelievably blue..... the water is so warm and crystal clear it almost doesn't feel real

after a fun drive through the bush, we pull over at on a little bridge and clamber down to the creek.... we don't have our swimming stuff with us, so we just swim in our underwear, which makes me feel like a kid again

after an adventurous day, we decide to make a campfire in the garden...... then rug up and drink rosé and eat homemade croquetas whilst staring into the fire

grazing plate, light show and back home

mmmmm even the words, grazing plate, they sum up a delicious array of things to snack on.... we enjoyed a super yummy one tonight

the sky got darker and darker and then it seemed like it just switched on a show for us...... so much lightning making the sky an angry purple back

there's something to be said about pulling up outside your house at night.... you're feeling sleepy, pleased the long drive is over and know that within just a few moments you'll be tucked up in bed

published, swim in the sea and insane deliciousness

wow wow wow, feeling pretty happy today as an article I wrote a while back has been published on an awesome website online...yay yay ya....upward spirals

when you're not sure what you should do, you should go swim in the ocean.... it solves everything...

hmmm homemade romesco sauce is soooo good...... especially when served with slow roast lamb and virgin paella.... yum yum yum

great timing, patience and tacos

the surf was smaller today but I managed to get a few fun ones...... and my timing was pretty lucky too :)

its amazing how we can sometimes forget that we are all running our own race. By that I mean that it's easy to think that your timescale is true for everyone. It isn't. Just be patient..... it will be worth it.

ahhhh tacos..... always so delicious.....

laughing old man, last minute surf and pizza

there was such an awesome buzz in the surf today.... everyone was having a super fun time and you could really feel it. At one point, this old guy (who reminds me a little of a polar bear, with his bright white hair and big tummy), came hurtling down the face of a wave on his belly. It was one of the bigger sets of the morning, and it would have been so easy for everyone to be annoyed.... but you could see the pure joy on this guys face, he was sooo stoked. He waited till he'd gotten to the bottom of the wave, and then finally stood up. Everyone cheered and laughed....it was amazing

Jeff got home today..... the sun was setting and we were checking a few places to surf. We were running out of light so when we pulled up at Emerald back beach and decided to just run over with our boards. It was pumping.

post surf, nothing beats pizza..... nothing

morning glow, surfing again and sunset pulse

I woke up this morning after an epic nights' sleep to a beautiful orange glow seeping through the bedroom blinds

ahhhh back in the sea.... where I'm supposed to be ! The surf was super fun, I scrambled up a few big ones and snagged a few set waves..... happy happy days

I cruised back to the point late this afternoon to check the surf again, it didn't look that good, but I jumped in anyway. After about half an hour of ok waves, suddenly it started to pulse. It felt like the ocean was goofing around with us, because the sun was setting so it knew that we were only going to get a few more minutes ..... the sets picked up, 2 dolphins cruised through the peak, the sky turned bright pink and orange and the surf pumped ..... BLISS :)

wowzers, sharpening pencils and planting seeds

wowzers.... today I stumbled upon something pretty damn inspiring.... a woman named Marie Forleo, who teaches business, entrepreneurship and life skills to women. What I love about her is her passion and her sense of humour..... you can't watch one of her videos without laughing out loud. I am 110% plugged in and excited about what she has to say....

sharpening pencils has always been kinda therapeutic.... but it was made all the more fun today by finding my old elephant pencil sharpener. My awesome friend Elsie bought this for me about 10 years ago (yikes) and it always brings a smile to my face !

I think that manifesting is a lot like planting seeds..... its nice to think that you can simply plant them, dream about the awesome flower you are going to grow and then voila..... it doesn't really happen like that.... you've got to take a little action....water your seeds..... make things happen....

egg cup, girls work and newspaper supplement

this morning I had a boiled egg with delicious sourdough soldiers.... and it was made all the better by the awesome little eggcup that my folks bought for me a few years back. Everytime I use it, it makes me think of them and smile.

something seems to happen when you are in a long-term relationship.... you unwittingly slide into pretty stereotyped roles. I don't think you even realise it until one day you find yourself not doing a certain job because it's kinda a husband job. I've been looking at a pile of rubbish in our garden that needs taking to the dump, and just thinking 'Oh, Jeff will do that when he gets home'. Until today when I was like 'What are you waiting for, go get some gloves, lug the stuff into the truck and take it to the dump yourself !!!". It was a good reminder to stand on my own two feet.

I almost bought a Sunday paper today, but then didn't because I was really only buying it for one supplement and it seemed like a bit of a waste. On my drive home, I pulled into the petrol station, and as I pulled up to the petrol pump, I noticed some rubbish on the ground. I filled up my car and picked up the rubbish to throw in the bin on my way inside. It was the exact newspaper supplement that I wanted to read......

new book, goats cheese on toast and time to manifest

I started reading a new book today...... it was one of those books that seemed to find it's way to me rather than the other way around. I must have seen a review of it somewhere, but didn't think about it till I was browsing in a bookstore the other day and I recognised the authors name. I still wasn't sure where from or why, but I bought it and now I'm a couple of chapters in, I'm pretty glad that I did !

Ahhhhh my most favourite lunch in the whole world.....my version of comfort food, that reminds me of home and all things good. Goats cheese on toast with a big salad. Yum

The cogs have started turning again, it's amazing how one exciting positive thought just leads to another. Time to get some of this down on paper ....

new opportunities, Graceland and afternoon glow

sometimes the dots just connect don't they ? when you feel like you're life is starting to flow a little better, look at what you're doing, because it's sure to be the right thing...... turns out when you listen to your heart and be truly authentic, doors will open for you

I swear that Paul Simon's Graceland album is THE best road trip album ever...... nothing beats it

I had a 2 hour drive back home but it was an absolute pleasure.... the sun was slowly sinking into the sky, and the colours were amazing..

fresh new notebook, old pair of jeans and nutrition

ok, so maybe I'm a bit of a geek at heart, but I love love love having a brand new notebook.....

I found an old pair of jeans hiding away in my cupboard, and realised why I kept them so long.... they're the kind of jeans that slide on and fit perfectly every time, they're pretty worn out and looking a little faded, but they're staying :)

a dinner of salmon, lentils and spinach with a lemon & yoghurt dressing....... feels so good to eat something so freaking delicious AND know that it's exactly what my body needs !

figuring it out, a shift and yikes

sometimes you just have to sit down and figure out what it is that you really, really want...... there's no point in shuffling along when you can skip down a chosen path

wow, the universe really does listen..... all you need is that shift in attitude and then boom, change happens

a good day all round, reconnected with a long lost friend, opened a door to an exciting opportunity and wrote some much needed letters of gratitude to people I love..........happy

instagram, free like a bird and catch up

ok ok, I know I'm pretty late latching on to Instagram, but hey, forgive me...... loved taking snaps today :)

a joint decision left me feeling free as a bird today........ it's time to soar

a catch up with an awesome friend on Skype........ so many of my favourite people exist in Skype-land now.... its amazing

captain glow, chocolate & raspberry brownies and no early start

I worked on a life coaching exercise this morning all about introducing yourself to your captain..... the person who always has your back, believes in your dreams and has faith in you that you'll achieve everything you want in life..... awesome..... mine was called Captain Glow

yikes, sometimes you just have to bake a batch of delicious brownies, sit back and enjoy them and then quickly put the rest in the freezer so you don't get tempted to eat the whole lot ....ha ha ha

normally Monday nights precede a very early start on Tuesday morning..... but not tonight, so there was a relaxed feel to our evening