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