The Don's Meddle

Love counting down until a holiday and I feel after the shite that has gone down in the last few months a week off on an island with my amazing husband is going to be just what we need. A week on Hamilton Island will be the kickstart we both need after a busy first half of the year. I look forward to no mobile phone reception, lots of fresh air, no public germ transport, walks, no tv,  kayaking, swimming & exploring before we come back to get stuck into our health & fitness kickstart Jones challenge. To shed the pounds we have stored (thinking we are bears going into hibernation) and getting us back on board the health & fitness wagon that we have jumped on and off the last year. Mentally, physically fit & healthy please.  Having turned 41 this year and wanting to start a family I think we have both been reminded that life is short and shit happens (miscarriage, two cousins with cancer and a horrible scare with my dad having a mild stroke a month ago). ...

Another Hallmark holiday but a good reminder to give extra love & thanks to the woman who birthed you (or raised you), bathed you, wiped your backside and burped you and who was there for all the good and bad times growing up and even still as an adult.  Mum's are the best. I know mine is the best ever. So many stories I could tell you about growing up with mum being there for me,  it would take forever.  I always feel a little sad as my mum isn't in the same city as me, but we chat often and see each other a few times a year & love buying something little to send her that I know she loves. This year was humbugs and Ginger Fudge from Hobart and a gorgeous printed scarf. Lovely.  I am so lucky and grateful that my mum is still here, where so many others don't have their mums with them. Grateful. I have always wanted to be a mum.  There was a few years back in my early thirties that I honestly didn't think I would get the chance.  But so glad...

Cannot believe we are in May already and I am posting Week 18 from Fat Mum Slim's photo-a-day challenge, I do believe this is the first time I have stuck to every month since starting the challenge a few years ago (I started it at the end of another 365 photo-a-day challenge).  This week was a little challenging as I wasn't feeling very inspired but managed to capture a few things. 27 In My Bedroom Had a little clean out and found the secret hiding place I put our wedding certificate last year.  Good to know where it is now in my bedroom. 28 Prepare Martin Place the night before the execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in Bali.  A moving vigil for people to come together and pray for a final miracle for these two boys to not be shot by firing squad.  Sad that capital punishment is still functioning in many countries.  29 I walked here Have been lacing up the new sneakers and pounding the pavement a lot more, walking here, walking ...

20 This Happened Whittakers Peanut Butter chocolate.  Need I say anymore really? Descriptive works are yum, relish, more-ish, delightful, all gone. 21 Season Autumn in Sydney can be freezing one day and then a gorgeous sunny day the next.  I like a good mix of both.  I like being outdoors and feeling the warmth on my skin going for a walk, but I also like having a couch day with a good movie, glass of red and blanket.  Autumn in Sydney is pretty good. Like the name for a girl also. 22 Mess Tiggy in a mess of christmas decorations. Trying to pack them away #regram #flashback  he doesn't really make a mess in the house, but enjoys being involved in all things ribbon, empty bags or boxes. 23 Snack Cheesecake. Work event at The Grand Chancellor Hobart.  I organised all the lunches and snacks as I originally wasn't attending the two day offsite (so I chose what I liked, even thought I wasn't there) but ended up going at the last minut...

13 Paper Left over wrapping paper from my niece's birthday presents still laying around and very colourful.  Love collecting left over paper and keeping it to collate for next birthday or event. 14 Up Look up to the sky and see.  Gorgeous skyline on my way to work this morning and loved that the prompt was up. I always find motivation and the sky as a museum with pictures in the clouds. 15 Dinner Our favourite soup..... see here I blogged about it there! 16 Where I work My new desk in our new office been there nearly a month! Love putting up pictures and cards to remind me how great life is when I am stressed and quotes to motivate me when I need. Peppermint tea helps also! 17 An ordinary moment Feeling very ordinary with a chesty cough and was under the blankets and watching my new favourite tv show "House of cards", with the fabulous Kevin Spacey who is not so ordinary. 18 Fluffy Our little team mascot at Coogee Uni...

6  Shape Easter Sunday was Elissa's 3rd Birthday - our gorgeous little niece.  She was super spoilt by Uncle Drew & Aunty Donna receiving her square wrapped present she was super excited to see what was inside and was very happy withe TMNJ tent.   7 Beauty Flashback to travelling to the Great Ocean Road this year, which is just truly mother nature showing of her beauty.  Gorgeous and beautiful creations carved out by the energy of the planet and tides.   8 Breakfast I just luurve blueberries!  I don't remember the first time I ate fresh ones but I know it wasn't until in my late twenties, maybe even in London or Europe.  They were never available where I grew up and only were in tins or pre-made muffins etc.  I love them. I eat them out of the container, with almonds or on cereal, in yoghurt, with chocolate!!  I always get value for money as i eat the entire punnet in two days! 9 Inspired Heading out to my oste...

Ever since we lost our baby in February I have definitely had some ups and downs. I feel that writing and sharing my thoughts with readers not only helps me release emotions, but from the PMs that I have received (which has totally made me feel warm & fuzzy) I know that it helps others in many different ways. I have had people share tough stories with me and revealing that not many people know about, which is truly heartwarming. We all have dealt with loss at some stage in our lives and a loss is always hard to deal with. So lately some days I am great, peachy and know that we do have some time to try again for another baby. But there are days when life just kicks you in the fucking pants you know. You know what, that is ok. It is ok to have those days because that means you are human, you feel things.  I feel the loss so much and sometimes feel empty. Somedays I feel lucky to have gotten pregnant at all when so many cannot. I had joined a few pregnancy apps and rolled them ...