sunset glow, surfing with the groms and a beautiful dinner

I sneak in a quick surf before dark and am mesmerised by the glow that the sunset has on the water... so beautiful

for some reason its just me and about 5 little kids out in the surf. I think everyone else has gone in and we're the only ones left. I love love love surfing with groms, you can hear them hooting for each other on every wave and they've got a permanent goofy smile fixed on their faces

we make a spontaneous decision to go out for a really nice meal.....the food is delicious, the wine is excellent and it feels so good to be in a familiar place in life. I recognise this.

surfing the point again, warm fuzzy movie and takeout

we surf the point, it's pretty small but super fun and I get a tonne of waves.....

a movie that makes me think it will fall into the Hollywood cliche, but surprisingly doesn't and is all the better because of it

we cruise up to the pub and grab ourselves take out for dinner, we know it won't be gourmet, but hey, sometimes its good to kick back and eat pizza :)

absolute honesty, new swimming spot and staying connected

there have been some incredibly honest moments and conversations recently, and today's required a huge amount of courage. Sometimes you just have to make a decision to be 100% honest and just see where it takes you..... its called having a little faith

As I read my book on the grassy bank of the Bello river I see two guys jumping into the water on the other side..... turns out it is a sweet spot to swim, nice and deep and a little platform to dive from.... I swim over when they leave and claim it as my new swimming spot

we are soooo lucky these days to have Skype, email, texts and Facebook..... lots of little ways to stay connected to the people you love

telling jokes, a zen house and a new recipe

Jeff was super tired on his drive home today so I found a website that had about a zillion jokes on it and we laughed for about an hour

candles, a delicious oil called 'deep sleep' and some very relaxing tunes..... ahhhh creating a zen house is so simple but we do it so rarely.......

with all this work to do on my blog I've discovered new recipes that I have been planning on trying out..... tonight I made a Vietnamese salad that was so fresh and zingy that it will go straight onto my blog....

package in the post, what fear really is and the swiss post office

yipeeeee my hop skip and a jump over to the post office today was totally worth it !!! a package waiting for me with a book that I am super excited to start reading.....oh small pleasures

I read something today that really stuck with me.... fear is actually False Evidence Appearing Real......... wowzers I have had heaps of that running around my head recently..... a little incident today made this even clearer.... time to stop meeting my head invent things that don't even exist.... so pleased to have found this little mantra to throw into the mix when I need it the most

hmmmm I stumbled upon something today that isn't exactly rocket science but is definitely something that will make our lives easier over the next couple of years..... randomly it is a service from the Swiss Post Office,  strange I know but pretty stoked anyhow

message from France, learning and buzz

got a very friendly message from a friend in France today.... felt so good to have some positivity coming from that direction

sat down at my desk today and did some work that involved switching my brain on and learning again.... thank goodness

finally got the motivation to give my food blog a kick start..... now I'm buzzing and super excited with ideas

warm fuzzy surf lesson, texts home and yummy seeds

had the nicest moment in a surf lesson today.... a little girl told me that her favourite part of the lesson was when we caught a wave together.... ahhh warm and fuzzy

been texting Mum heaps recently, so nice to feel close even we are geographically far

found a delicious seed mix today which tastes amazing sprinkled on greek yoghurt... mmm new breakfast inspiration

old tricks, old friend and new recipes

ha ha felt like I had gone back in time this morning, using an old trick with big success..... it's so good to be a surf coach again :)

my beautiful, amazing friend Jade and a very overdue Skype chat..... turns out we're going through some pretty similar stuff, so it was an even more special catch up

good to give my food blog some time tonight.... put a few more recipes up, each time I do it makes me more excited to keep going :)

make it happen, yoga sweat and feel good movie

woke up thinking about taking back control....... if you want something to happen, you really just need to sit down, work out what you want to achieve and start taking steps towards it

Fridays' blissology yoga workout is the toughest of the week, by far..... but its awesome at the same time, and when it's over I'm glowing

enjoyed a feel good movie tonight that felt pretty relevant to where I'm at right now.... funny how things just seem to pop up at the right time

learning to nurture, black beans and a big clean

the very first step in learning how to nurture the very most important thing in life....... feels good to be a student again

at last !!! I have been looking for black beans forever, and finally found them today in a health food store ! oh my goodness, I've been transported back to Central America ...... yummmmmy

very overdue house clean today..... felt good to sit down afterwards in a sparkling home

one piece of good news, someone understanding, and a book shop browse

so this morning, at the end of my yoga practice I asked the universe for one piece of good news.... I know that might sound a little crazy, but I really needed a little boost..... and about 3 hours later, voila, the good news I was hoping for

when things are a little confused, it is so good to have someone who takes the time to understand and listen to where you're at

after a meeting I took the long way home and found myself parking up outside a book store..... the next 30 minutes were relaxing, indulgent and well deserved

Breakthrough, birthday yoga and birthday love

wow, what a day..... finally, after what seems likes months, or maybe if we're honest, years we have arrived at a point of breakthrough..... it's pretty mind blowing, a little confronting, but mainly a huge relief

a little lonely today so it was nice to treat myself to a long yoga session and really tune into what my body needed

I may have been by myself today , but love was channeling it's way to me all the from home..... much needed and much appreciated... thanks everybody xxxx

Rainy day movies, just do it, and an early night

we wake up to pouring rain, so a lazy day is in order.....we download a couple of movies and settle in

I have had an email on my mind for a few days now, um-ing and ahh-ing about what to write.... so I finally sit down and let the thoughts come out ....my fingers run around on the keyboard and suddenly there it is... done

after a super delicious warm lentil salad, we sneak into bed early to get some rest before our early start tomorrow

Jumping off, river swim and amazing album for a drive

we drove down to Crescent Head today to surf the point..... the surf wasn't big but it was super windy and so my mission to jump off the rocks with a 9'1 longboard was a little tricky.... come to think of it, I've never jumped off  point with a longboard before, its actually pretty tough. Stoked that I took it on and nailed it :)

after a pretty windy, hot, crazy day we decide on the drive home to detour via Bellingen and go for a swim in the river..... the fresh water makes me skin feel soft and refreshed

we eat at the pub and then sleepily make our way home..... Jeff plays a new album he has just discovered and we just turn it up and enjoy it

working, being in the sea again and relaxed day

wow, a reason to get up this morning and get moving..... felt so good to be working again and actually having something real to focus on

a morning surf coaching with a bunch of kids...... 3 hours of pushing them into waves, diving under sets and laughing a lot. The sea is one hell of an office :)

surf lessons, then home to relax...yoga and cooking a delicious meal and a movie.... good day

a decision, improvement and connection

somehow I seem to make a lot of good decisions when I'm in the ocean.... today was no different, and it felt good to be bobbing around in the sea with a clear head

improvement...... so long as today is a little better than yesterday, we are progressing

yoga gives you the opportunity to connect with yourself...... a moment of stillness to just be....nothing more, nothing less

wow published, being held and 'I've got your back'

I got an email this morning to say that an article I wrote is going to be published soon..... wowzers that's exciting

it has been far too long, but it felt really good to fold myself into someones arms and just be held

there are no finer words from a friend than 'I've got your back'......

good waves, smiling surfers and cooking for someone

I surfed Mullawarra this morning, it was a grey day but the waves were fun and it felt good to be outside

a bunch of girls in the surf today, all smiling and laughing and being super friendly.... nice

finally, after a very long week, I have someone to cook for again :)

an opportunity, forming a picture and finding a scrapbook

a meeting with someone presents an opportunity and a glimmer of hope

things start to come together to form a picture of what life could look like in the future

I found a scrapbook today that I made about 5 years ago, and it made me realise how much I knew back then and how I lost my way and stopped listening to my heart. Seeing the magazine cuttings and inspirational words in front of me made me feel authentic again.

thank you rain, making the time and hanging out with the girls

sometimes it feels like I am in tune with the weather...... like it can tell if I need a stormy day or a sunny one.... todays' rain was much appreciated

yoga teaches you discipline..... finding the time and making it happen, no matter what

even though we weren't physically in the same place, it felt awesome to hang out with the girls today.... just goofing around and chatting, with much laughter. There is a certain type of energy that you get from friends, and I love it.

warm rain, nice folk and surfed out

as I paddled out in the surf this morning, the rain sprinkled down.... but it was light, and warm, and made the waves glassy

it has been good surfing the same spot for a few days in a row.... getting to know a few faces.... and having nice chats with nice folk

I try and stay awake tonight to watch a really interesting show, but my eyes are closing and my shoulders are aching..... surfed out.... that's good

priorities, super fun waves and dinner with friends

I love that, even though I have about $20 to my name which has to last me another week, I get my spending priorities right.... a fridge full of veggies and a fresh bar of surf wax

oh my goodness, so many good waves today.... I think I have found my new favourite spot

dinner with friends tonight makes me very grateful..... it would be easy to feel isolated out here, so it's nice to know that we have really good friends who live across the street

support network, in the moment and playful surf

I can be a zillion miles away and yet, you're still there for me...... we have each others backs through thick and thin, and I am so incredibly blessed to have friends like you who have created a phenomenal support network for me

back into yoga and falling in love with that moment when you realise that every cell of your body, and every little bit of space in your mind is filled with this yoga practice...... be here now...

a super fun longboard wave with the sun shining and the water a beautiful temperature.... I love the way we surfers use the word 'playful' to describe the surf..... it's like we realise that it's not a one way street, we're interacting with nature every step of the way :)

early swim, fresh avocado and a great book

I walk over to the beach and go for an early swim in the crystal clear water.... it's warm and as I am getting changed I see a dolphin cursing by

living in the Northern Hemisphere has it's perks, don't get me wrong, but there is something very special about the absolute deliciousness of a very fresh avocado

my book has sucked me in, and I know it won't spit me out until its finished. I kinda want to slow down, because I don't have anything to read after this, but I just can't ....its too good

turning the key, my shower and Ikea meatballs

a mission this morning and a 4 hour drive meant that I was incredibly grateful to turn the key and walk into our lovely* beach house this afternoon (*and very clean thank you Jeffrey)

the very first thing I do after I've dumped my bags on the floor is step into a blissful shower......I had forgotten how epic our shower is

hmmmm an empty fridge and a very tired Linzi..... thank goodness I find Ikea meatballs in the freezer...ha ha ha

a hug... finally, wahoo fish tacos and sleeeeep

after a very long (too long) period of time, I feel like I might crumble and disintegrate when I step off the train and greet my long lost husband with a hug

I'm so tired and trying my hardest to stay awake till tonight, so any distraction is a good one..... especially when its Wahoo's Fish Tacos :)

thats it, I've made it.... it's 9pm, I'm officially allowed to crash out and sink into a very comfortable bed

3 seats, lost in space and shower in Singapore

I can't quite believe my luck.... and I don't let myself celebrate until the captain has confirmed that all the passengers are on board... yipeeeeee 3 seats all for me !! I love that feeling of just knowing that the next 12 hours are actually going to be a breeze

it always amazes me how you seem to lose a day in space.... where does it go ? will I ever get it back ?

mmmmm a very long, hot shower in Singapore makes my layover a little nicer

overwhelmed, waving and no rush

it is difficult to explain how I feel about the amount of love and support that my family and friends have shown me over the last few months.... I think the only word for it is overwhelmed

after a sad goodbye I am sitting on the plane as we taxi down the runway.... I look over to the Aeroclub, and there they are, my beautiful Mum and Dad standing on the balcony waving.... my heart feels like it might just burst with all the love I have for them

it's a pretty uncommon thing for me to be travelling without a deadline.... today I had heaps of time so it felt nice to cruise through the queues and not be freaking out about every part of my journey !

newly found skills, massage and super delicious family dinner

we sit back and check out the newly decorated room, that has been my saving grace over the last week... and feel pretty happy with our newly found skills

a ginger and lime salt scrub, and the opportunity to let go and reeeeeelax

a lovely dinner with my fantastic family.... a celebration..... with super delicious food..... ahi poke, warm lentil salad and chocolate tart ....yum

it's over, making the call and laughing at dinner

wow, the relief is extraordinary... it's over.... all the hard work, stress and heart ache have enabled me to get to where I am right now

walking back to my car I am able to make two calls, one to my sleepy husband and one to my anxious parents... and let everyone know... hey, it's ok, it's finished

an awesome dinner at the Salty Dog with a life long friend Gordie, and awesome Jess.... dinner is filled with laughter, happiness, great food and even better company

almost there, tough cookie and feeling the love

one more day to go, and it finally feels like its all coming to a close.... feels good to know I've only got one more sleep...... after darkness there is always light

the past few months have been pretty hard, but I know that I can look back and see that I'm a tough little cookie

love has a way of seeping into your everyday life, and somehow, sometimes out of nowhere you can feel love coming at you from every direction... a lot of people sending good thoughts my way