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)