Pee like a dog - 14th Nov 2012

Sometimes you just need a laugh to improve up a shitty day. Thanks to this cute little guy I am now smiling at the thought of lifting my leg and peeing on this crappy day. As it says above: "Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it, or play with it, just pee on it and walk away."

You can't be serious - 13th Nov 2012

There is a hole in my rego papers

I was only in there for 10 minutes. I just wanted a quick shower. What I didn't realise is that 10 minutes is a long time in the world of a dog that has broken into your bedroom. Tonight while I stood under the pelting hot water, the puppies broke through the child-proof gate and ransacked our bedroom. Rocco had a chew on my new shoe, while Cuba ate the car rego papers. Thank god I had the short shower. The good news is the shoe is still wearable. Phew!

Find your passion - 12th Nov 2012

A thought to start the week: "If you can't figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose." I am working on turning my passion into a reality (as opposed to a dream) right now. Life feels so much better when you are moving in the right direction. 

A walk in the park - 11h Nov 2012

A relaxing walk, minus the horses

I'm so glad I got my arse off the lounge today and took the dogs (and Mum) for a walk in Centennial Park. Sometimes you just need a little reminder of the brilliance on your doorstep. Sun shining, puppies running madly and Mum and I chatting as we walked. A perfect Sunday.

Nourishing the soul - 10th Nov 2012

Today was about nourishing my soul, and my heart. For the first time since her operation in February, Mum was well enough to come to Sydney for a girly weekend. I've really missed our special weekends. We spent the day at the 'Mind, Body & Spirit' festival. I fell asleep in a 10 minute meditation class, we discovered Bowen therapy together and we were sucked into buying miracle coconut oil that I am sure we will never use. But the best bit was Mum's company. Ten months ago I was petrified I'd lose her. Every day since then I've been carrying part of that fear with me. Today, I was able to let a big bit of it go. Seeing Mum back to her 'old self' and seeing her strength return is more than I could have asked for. Today I am simply grateful for my brilliant cancer free Mum. 

Flower Power - 9th Nov 2012

Beautiful roses

A photo shoot surrounded by flowers and stunning roseses, what a great way to start the day. Happy Friday. Here's to adding a bit of colour and brightness to your day.

Achieving a work life balance - 8th Nov 2012

It's only been three weeks, but I am feeling brave enough to call it. I think I have attained the long craved for work/life balance. Right now I feel like the guy in this picture balancing on the chairs. I'm killing it. Normally I would be falling straight off the chair hurtling to earth from a great height with no balance in sight. But not anymore.  "How have you done it," I hear you ask? Well to be honest, I haven't done anything. My new work place just has a healthy view of achieving said work life balance. Today I am grateful for remembering what normal feels like; for not feeling guilty when I leave the office at 5.30; and enjoying the daylight hours after work. Long may this new world continue.