Sinead O'Connor

We went to see Sinead O'Connor in concert last night, my husband had gotten free tickets in work. And I have to say I was impressed. I'm not exactly a fan & I don't have any of her CD's & if the tickets hadn't been free I probably wouldn't have gone but I actually really enjoyed the night which surprised me a lot. She really is very talented & speaks her mind through her lyrics even if it goes against the common thought. You have to kindda admire her for that.

It got me thinking about the whole 'judging a book by its cover' thing & I have to say although I try not to judge, I have to admit I was in this instance. I judged her on her past exploits in the media & other instances of controversy. But she, like us all, is trying to do what she thinks is right to highlight injustices in this world. Do I agree with her? not always but can I judge her? No. But as a musician & an artist she really is very good.

Ok you might think 'ciara you went to one concert & now you're like her best friend' but it wasn't like that. She really was very unassuming on stage & her comments in between songs really were revealing. It wasn't so much what she said or didn't say but it was that she made me think & be aware of my prejudices - which is pre - judging people after all. Its so easy to do & I'm guilty myself but its something I'm going to try to be more aware of in my dealings with people.

So maybe that's a thought for the day of how you think about people you meet before you even know anything about them. Maybe train yourself to be 'aware' of how you think. Might be interesting. Let me know your thoughts on this if you have any.

Other than that I hope you have a great day & keep smiling.

As I've Matured - Link I got

I got this by email from a really close friend of mine & it was so cute & inspiring I thought I'd post it for others to share.

It kindda makes you think & I like things that make me think.

CLICK ON THE 'AS I'VE MATURED' ... Just LOVE this!!!As I've Matured <------click here

I haven't been feeling very inspired lately, & haven't had much time to think about what to write. It makes me sad sometimes when life gets in the way if you know what I mean.

But anyway hope you enjoy the link I know I did & it made me smile. Sure isn't that what its all about? Falling down, getting up & keeping going, doing the best you can & being the best person you can be.

So be your best person today.

Phots Part 3

Check out the teeth of these & these lads. hehe

Few bears chilling out. You do get the impression they're thinking 'lunch' when they look at you. This picture doesn't really do them justice they are HUGE.

The red panda's were so cute but very shy & hard to photo

This is the view of Sydney from the zoo. Nice huh?

Well hope you enjoyed the few pic I finally managed to get up. Its really been a mad week for me, not a spare second. I'm really looking forward to the long weekend & a bit of a break. No plans as of yet for the time off, planning on taking it easy.

I saw this quote today & I found it quite inspiring especially since I've been feeling a bit over-whelmed.

'Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together' - Vincent Van Gogh.

Something to think about when it all seems too much.

Anyway hope you all have a brilliant Easter & eat loads of chocolate.

More Pictures

Ok now that I think I've gotten he hang of it. Here's a few more.
Are you looking at me?

He was so funny he tried for about ten minutes to get this piece of napkin from the water.

They had these gorgeous flowers everywhere
Relaxing in the shade for the king of beasts.

All they need is a cold one.Eh?

Pictures

ok I think I've finally figured out this whole picture thing. I'm quite new to this blogging business so you'll forgive me if its a bit of a learning curve. :o)
The cute chimps playing in the grass with Mum looking on ready to swipe.

So this is one of the spiders that were everywhere, euh

Elephant taking a quick dip

Catch up

I didn't get a chance to catch up on my weekend so will do that now.

Ok Sat - so we went to the Taronga Zoo, we caught the ferry over - I mean how cool is that to catch the ferry over Sydney harbour to the zoo? It was perfect day to be out & about. It took us bit longer than planed to get packed up & out so we didn't have as much time in the zoo as we'd have liked but it was still a great day.

What stole the show for me was the chimps, they were hilarious. They had two young chimps & honestly they were exactly like children, playing & messing about. Then you'd have an adult get up & give them a swipe to stop. Then one would start showing off by doing rolls for the crowd. It was so funny. I took some pics - promise promise promise will have them up this week.

I have to say I got totally freaked by the amount of spiders in the trees, they were huge. But I have to assume not poisonous since they were everywhere. They had these huge webs built up in the trees over where the paths were so you had to walk under them & I was convinced it was going to drop on me. Sad but true what can I say I' don't like spiders. Having said that I did take few pics of them too.

We had out picnic on a little stretch of beach beside the zoo, it was lovely especially cos we were starving by that time. Really nice relaxing day.

Sunday - got up early (whats that about on a Sunday?? ha ha) to go to the photography class in Centennial park. It went really well. I had been a bit frustrated with it cos I wasn't getting the whole exposure/aperture/shutter speed thing to do what I wanted. I would see something & want to get it captured the way I was seeing it but it wasn't working so I was getting bit frustrated with the whole thing. I was beginning to think I'd never get the hang of it. I had tried it out loads at the zoo too but wasn't exactly the picture I wanted so I was really glad we had the class today so i could ask the questions while they were still fresh in my head.

So he explained some stuff to me so think its finally sinking in. He brought his three dogs with him as models. We were practising movement shots & that. He'd set up situation with the dogs & tell us what we should be looking for etc & then go around & see how we got on & explain why some worked & the problems with others & more importantly (for me anyway) how to correct them.

So my faith in myself is restored & I'll keep trying to get it right. I'm not a good learner, I'm very impatient with myself i want to know how to do it 'now'.

So after that we headed down to Picton to met up friends up from Melbourne. It was great seeing them again. The competitions actually didn't start til Monday they were all just training but that was still good to watch. So I registered, got my rig all checked out & got my drop zone brief & I was all set. Shane (my husband) had jumped there before so he'd gotten that done already. We chatted for a bit with our mates & caught up with all the news.

After a bit Shane says 'so come on we'll go jump'. So sucked it up & said Ok. Kate said she'd jump with us, we would do a three-way. Like I said I haven't jumped since Oct so was bit nervous. I knew I'd be fine once the door opened & you're out its all good its the initial nerves get you when you're not current (ie haven't jumped in awhile). After all you are jumping out of a plane. :o)

But it went brilliant it was such a beautiful day & it was so warm up there & you could see the coastline. We jumped at 13,000 feet we managed one point before breakaway. Sweet opening & no problems so headed back to DZ. There is nothing like being under canopy 1000feet in the air, it is THE most peaceful feeling in the world. Awwhh sigh! It was great the views up there were AMAZING. I really would recommend it to everyone, it should be something everyone does once in their life. And I even stood up my landing! yeah me!. I have a perchance on landing on my ass as I'm still learning but all good, I was proud of me.

So after that headed out for food with John & Kate(our friends) & about 10 other skydivers. Went to a really nice little restaurant near the train station in Picton & had fab dinner, good laugh too. We headed home after that. It wasn't too late when we got home about 11.15pm but it had been a long day. So we literally unpacked the car, dumped the stuff & fell into bed.

I have to say its been the best weekend I've had in awhile. A good for the soul kind of weekend.

Cead Mile Failte

& a Happy St Paddy's Day to one & all.

Isn't it a great day to be Irish!!

Although better if I was in Ireland than I'd be off work as its a public holiday but since I'm in Sydney I'm working d'oh. I'm missing being at home today.

Oh well. so in all the spirit of the day - 'May your day hold all the treasures you deserve & your evening all the smiles to see you through til tomorrow'.

Have a GREAT day, go green for the day!

PS - Cead Mile Failte is Irish for 'a hundred thousand welcomes'

Weekend Plans

Its been a mad hectic week for me in work so I've missed a few days of blogging. Which I'm trying not to do cos if I'm not consistent then I'll just stop, like so many other things I've let slide. Its something I don't like about myself & I'm trying to change. its hard to change your behaviours, they are just so ingrained & not budging without a fight. ;o)

Anyway the weather is supposed to be excellent for the weekend. Apparently its gale force winds & raining at home (Ireland) but sure no surprise there.

So plans for the weekend are, try not to kill my tomatoes & plant them in separate pots. We're going to the zoo on sat, I'm going to pack a picnic & bring it with us. Being vegetarian I never have many options at these places & always end up with chips -- boring. And they are usually very over-priced. I'm actually really looking forward to going, it brings out the child in me what can I say.

Then on Sunday, the photography course I'm doing is having the class in Centennial Park so going to that, really looking forward to being outside taking photos with the teach as up til now they've been conducted in the classroom. So it'll be good practice that he's there to ask stuff to about lighting, exposure & all that stuff I'm only learning about.

That's just for couple of hours in the morning & after that we're heading to Picton(South Sydney) as a friend of ours from Melbourne is competing in the 8 way skydiving Australian national competitions. So that should be fun, we'll watch the competition & maybe I'll do a jump. I haven't jumped since Oct so it'll be good to get back in the air again. I only have 75 jumps & really want to get my jump numbers up. This is one of the things I've let slide & really want to get back into cos it's so much fun!!! Falling at 120mph straight down. You can't get much freer than that.

Its not that I intentionally let things slide as I'm just pondering on the 'why'. Its more that life just gets in the way or something else happens & before I know it a month has past. Actually been saying that for the past year. The time is just flying by. I try to fit in as much as I can & enjoy it to the full but its a big world out there & still so much I'd like to do. I love travelling & seeing new places & people & experiencing their different cultures & traditions. It really is fascinating to me.

So in case I don't get a chance to post at the weekend, I hope you all have a great one & the thought for the weekend?

Get out there & do something you're afraid off......maybe try a skydive. :o)

Above all stay positive & keep smiling if nothing else it'll make people wonder what you're smiling at. LOL.

Soda Bread

I think I'm hooked, blogging is so much fun & reading others peoples blogs is so fascinating, you learn so much about people all over the world. I mean how cool is that. In a world today that people seem afraid to get to know each other, I mean really know each other its so refreshing to see so many blogs out there & to learn from others & to chat/comment if you choose, no pressure.

Today has been a really hectic day so I haven't much time to write my thoughts but they're all in there bursting to get out. I picked up a recipe for soda bread today that I think I'm going to have a go at making. Its something I've always loved & i used to watch my Aunt making when I was small & she wouldn't measure anything just throw in a bit of this & a bit of that & bob's your uncle - soda bread. I could never figure out how she did it & it was always gorgeous every time. I asked a few times for a recipe but she didn't know it, she just always made it but sight. I think that's excellent & its so sad that its a dying art.

Anyway must dash hope you have a great Wednesday wherever you are in the world & keep smiling.

Autumn

The weather has been amazing the past few days in Sydney & its supposed to continue until next monday. Its so hard to work when the sun is shining outside your window and the sky is clear blue. I just want to be out & about in it. Just checked the weather & its about 26oC now. wimper wimper want to be out walking on the beach or in a park or something.

Its coming into winter here. wow. I'm from Dublin, Ireland originally & my husband & I have been in Sydney just over a year but I’m still totally on the northern hemisphere zones, every cell in my body along with my mentality, psychology, physiology, whatever is all tuned that it should be spring now & with the weather being nicer now it fits with the psychology, its just too weird to think its autumn. :o)

But the good weather has brought out a few shoots on my tomato plant did I mention that before I think I did. Anyway checked it this morning & I have another two germinating so that brings total to seven now. So excited. I checked into lettuce seeds & pots at the weekend & I got a few books out of the library but decided to read up a bit before I buy any, just to be sure. So I’ll let you know how that goes.

I joined a shopping tote swap on another blog and we got our swap buddies today. I'm really looking forward to trying it out. I'm a total beginner. I think the last thing I sewed was in home economics class in school.

You should check it out its: http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/

She has so many wonderful tips & recipes its well worth a visit. I'm not normally a joiner in’er but this site really inspired me to give it a go. We'll see. I'll post a picture of the bag when I'm finished. I was paired up with a woman from Wales & I've emailed her already but I'm sure she’s still in cloud cuckoo land as its about 3am over there about now.

I thinking I must post up a few pictures soon. I'll do that soon. I had no idea how many blogs were how there I was having a bit of a surf yesterday it really is amazing, people from all over the world. I'm looking forward to meeting some new friends from around the world. I'm only new to this whole blogging thing & it’s been a revelation.

Yesterday I mentioned that I wanted to try to improve my diet & exerices etc. Well I actually brought in a proper lunch with me with plenty of fruit which I’ve just finished & feel very full after & last night I did an exercise routine from a Tai-bo class I used to do at home. I really miss it I used to LOVE doing it at home but I haven’t been able to find any classes here yet. So I worked up a good sweat at that. Another name for it is Kai-bo which is the original Billy Blanks US version. Its mixture between Taiquando & kick-boxing but done as an aerobic exercise as opposed to martial arts. It’s so much fun so if anyone out there knows of a class in Sydney please let me know.

I just saw a really good quote that I thought might be a nice thought for the day.

“Everyone thinks of changing the world but no one thinks of changing himself” - Leo Tolstoy

I thought it was quite appropriate as that is exactly what I'm trying to do at the moment. Anyway hope you all have a great day & keep smiling. :o)

Start of a new me

Ok I was going to write the heading as start of a new week but decided instead to call it start of a new me. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking & then a lot of procrastinating about myself this weekend. I really wanted to get a few things done like writing in my blog for one which I didn’t’ get to do & I had a whole list of errands I needed to do & did I do them ok yes I did some but with great effort & much mental dialogue to get my ass out the door. Don’t know what’s going on its like I decide to improve myself & something inside kicks in & goes no I like it the way it is.
It can be very frustrating breaking out of old behaviours & habits & I’m still trying to get through it all. How do you fight yourself? It’s a pondery. I don’t’ think that’s even a word but hey I like it.
But even now as I start to think about doing a healthy diet plan & the like for this week & I’m dreading it & already the ’blah can’t be bothered’ tune is going on in my head. Ahhhh its frustrating.
Also I did a search for my blog just to see what would come up & nothing, not even a link don’t know why or whats going on. I searched for others that I read & they all came up so not really sure why mine doesn’t might have to ask the experts or other bloggers for advice on getting my blog ‘out there’.
So back to the new me, I’m going to start tomorrow as its way too much of a mental barrier to start on a Monday having said that I did have a healthy lunch today so I’m proud of that. I’m planning on going for a run this evening after work. Ok so it may be more of a brisk power walk cos its been so long but we’ll see.
I’ve decided to keep up with this blog. I’ve decided to grow some veggies. Oh oh did I mention I had planted some tomato seeds last week & they germinated this weekend. I have four baby shoots & I’m so proud, who knew! I’ve decided to start recycling properly not just here & there. I set up bags for plastic & paper beside my bin so I’ll remember. It’s just a habit I need to develop.

I think the thing is I’m a really good starter’er but not really good at consistency & continuing on with stuff so going to give that a go this week & see how I get on.

I was debating this weekend about whether to give my blog address to all my friends & for some reason I’m reluctant cos I feel like I’d start writing as if someone is listening & start to edit stuff & I don’t’ want that. Maybe I wouldn’t be I’ll leave it til I get a bit more confident in myself & then see.

I'm glad I'm starting to be a bit more proactive in the whole environmental thing, I'm beginning to realise everyone can do their bit no matter how small, cos it all adds up. There are so many out there doing their bit & I hadn't realised it until I started reading blogs & comments. Its really nice to hear about so many nice people out there doing nice things. Its not often enough that we hear about the good things in life. All the newspapers are filled with is bad news it seems. I have to say I haven't bought a newspaper in years, they just depress me & I only watch the headlines of the news generally. So its such a nice change to read about good things people are doing. It makes it feel, to me anyway, that the world has a bit more balance & thats a nice thought.

So be good to the planet today its the only one we have.

Weekend plans

Just figured out why this whole writing business is so good. It forces my mind to slow down so I can put thoughts to paper or keyboard as it were. I can’t type as fast as I can think. Lol.

I love a good book. Isn’t it a marvelous escape? I never thought I’d be a person to say marvelous but blogland is a space for anything. Anyway books, there is nothing I like better than to settle down with a good book & a cup of tea. Its becoming less & less that I have the time to sit down with a book & I’m just realising that now. So I think this weekend I’m going to get some books out of the library & make time for myself. My husband will be away for the weekend & although I will miss him I’m really looking forward to the time alone. Some ‘me’ time. It has been sadly lacking of late.

I love Nora Roberts books, she never fails to entertain me & I’ve read loads of hers. I love Robert Ludlum too & James Patterson is a favourite but I’ve also been peppering my reading with more arts & craftsy reading. I’ve just taken up scrapbooking which is so much fun, so have gotten a few books out on that, as well as drawing & painting. I’ve just planted my first tomato plant having been inspired by my sister & other blogs to try simple living. Like I’ve said baby steps. My sister has been banging on about reclycling & conservation etc etc for ages & trying to convert me. But its funny as soon as she stopped trying to convert/bagger me was when I started getting more interested. I think you need to lead by example & all shes been talking about has finally seeped in. It was the genuine pleasure she gets from her own efforts & plants that’s inspired me. So I’m trying to get more involved after all we only have one planet & we need, we ALL need to do our part in conserving it. Although changing is not always easy but I think the thought of changing is usually harder than the actual doing. So this weekend I’m going to splash out & try to grow lettuce too. I’ve been told it’s a winter plant so hopefully should grow for me. I’ve never claimed to have green fingers but I’ll give it a go. Maybe that’s another book I’ll try get out of the library, how not to kill plants ha ha which is what I seem to invariably do. Ah no something on planting & seeds & soil to give me tips & ideas. Its also amazing what knowledge is out there waiting when you ask for help, people are so open to helping when asked. It truly has amazed me.

Even for a day that started our blue I’ve slowly come round to a more positive outlook after these few simple plans for my weekend have emerged.
Funny eh?

Live a good life today.

Getting Better

Ok so I was reading over my last post & usually this is where I would reach for the bar of chocolate or go out & buy myself something nice to cheer myself up. That make me think. As I was sitting thinking how can I cheer myself up, it made me realise how often I depend on outside therepy like shopping or chocolate to put the world back on its right axis but is that really the solution?

It hasn't made me totally happy so far & I think its the whole 'fix-it-quick' era we live in. We depend on convenience in every aspect of our lives. The whole bandaid approach as opposed to really solving the problem. I could have a bar of chocolate & it probably would make me feel a bit better in the short term but is that what I want? I'm beginning to realise no its not. It makes me sad that so many people use quick fixes, myself included but like I said I'm realising there is more to life, more to happiness. Its a small beginning, these realisations but its a beginning. Like all the major changes that happen they often start small.

So today instead of feeling blue & getting caught up in that I'm going to go out & do something nice for someone. Be it something small like a smile or whatever. I'm going to try. It feels good to learn something about yourself & to feel like you're making a chance for the better no matter how small. I think someone famous said 'Rome wasn't built in a day'.

So going forward 'help others to help yourself'. Not a bad motto for a rainy Friday :o)

A blue day

I'm having a bit of a down day. Don't know why as nothing has happened & I got up feeling normal enough. Maybe its the grey sky thats doing it or the promise of rain. Its still warm here in Sydney supposed to be 25 oC today but I'd say we're in for another thunderstorm. There are plenty of them at this time of year.
So back to wondering why I'm feeling bit blue today.....huuuummmm. Its friday I should be elated its the weekend. I guess its just one of those troughs in the rollercoaster of emothions. Its funny isn't it we can be so happy then so sad then middle'ing & so the cycle continues.
I so dont' want to be in work today my heart is not in it. I really try to put my best effort into my job as thats what I'm being paid for but today its a bit of a non starter. Does anyone else have days like this?

I've been thinking a lot about work recently. I like my job & at times I even enjoy it depending on the relevant days events & stress levels. I work in an accounts dept of a financial services company. I sort of fell into this profession as I was good at maths & good with numbers in general & that continued through my schooling. But what I was thinking about is I dont' have anything, job included that I'm passionate about, REALLY passionate about. I often envy those who KNOW they want to be doctors for example, they just know. Or teachers or whatever they seem to just know thats what they want to do. I envy that. I'm sort of trying to find that now & hopefully will make it my profession whatever it is I find but in the meantime there are bills to pay, food to buy you know yourself.
I went to a tarot card reader a few years ago & she was very good I'd have to say, freaky good actually. & she questioned my current profession too which was strange & suggested I do something more creative. I suppose thats partly why I decided to start this blog to find out what I want to do & how I can help others that might help me find my passion. I guess like everyone I just want to have that feeling of finding my place in the world.

But still haven't figured out why feeling so blue today. I really have a heavy heart, nothings happened nothings gone wrong, I was even very cheerfull this morning. maybe I just need a good cup of tea, growing up that was the answer for everything, LOL.

So hopefully you all are having a better day & hopefully I'll be a bit more cheery next time.

Here is a really good thought for the day - everyone must row with the oars they have.

Yoga

I started a yoga class a few weeks ago. I was feeling very blah after the Christmas/New Year period & I wanted to do something to get me moving. I had done a class a few years ago & really enjoyed it so thought I would give it a go here as there is a yoga school very near my apt.
For the most part I really enjoy it but as I'm out of shape or should I say very unflexible it does push me. I'm usually stiff the next day, not overly but enough to know its working.
I'm a big believer in the balance of life. Its hard mostly to keep all the balls in the air at once & for me excerise is usually the first out the window when my schedule gets hectic but I've really begun to realise how important it is. I know scientists have been going on about it for years but I for one never really listened & I think its true that no matter how many times you hear something its up to you to decided whether its right or it works for you.
Its so true though, it makes you feel so good, those excellent endorphins! what would we do without them LOL.

I find its the whole mental barrier thats hard to get through. I used to go to the gym & I really loved going & I always felt GREAT after it but the getting there was the pits. It really was a mental struggle to get there. I resorted to tricking my own mind into going weird but true. If anyone has any other ideas on how to get motivated please share them with me cos its something I struggle with.

Life really is funny isn't it? a crazy mixed up mentalness thats so simple when wwe step back from it & not get so caught up in its whirlwind. I found meditation to be excellent for helping me calm my mind dowm after a hectic work day. I really had a problem with switching off my mind it was constantly going. Meditation really is so relaxing. Don't get me wrong its not as easy as just sitting in a chair doing nothing its totally focusing your concentration on either not thinking or on one specific thing/item. It really is hard at first like a muscle that hasn't been used in awhile but trust me it does get easier. I really see the benefits & would recommend it to everyone. I might see if I can out up a few simple mediation exercises for anyone to practise.

So my thought for today is to go out & do something be it going for a brisk walk in the evening or joining a fitness group or class but get out there & start moving you'll be surpirsed at how much energy it gives you.

Inspiration

I have so much inspiration today I don't know where to start. I want to change the layout abit to make it more user friendly. I want to talk about life, love, friendships, living simply, getting out of the rat race, getting back to whats really important.
Its so easy to get caught up in life isn't it?
You forget to stop & look around once in awhile. I had an ordinary moment yesterday that really was amazing. I was out on my balcony & it was a glorious day even though its coming into Autumn here & I just breathed in the fresh air & I just felt so alive. Strange you might say as you're always alive. har har. But it really was amazing. Something I do everyday but yesterday it just struck me of how beautiful the day was & how glorious everything looks in the sunshine & how nature is really amazing. & it really cheered me up. It was such a simple thing but I felt such joy in my heart. I wish I could have that feeling all day everyday what a happy person I'd be but baby steps I'm getting there slowly but surely.
I really believe you have to be open to good things coming into your life for them to happen.

I will try to get my thoughts in order so I can add them here a bit more coherently but even writing this helps me SO much even I am so surprised at that. I've heard about the benefits of journalling before but never really believed it til now. It's like letting myself go & really being allowed to be who I am, without fear of judgement or reprisal or whatever. Fear is funny isn't it, we don't realise how much it controls us. But thats a topic for another day.
I feel like I'm talking to a long lost friend. Funny I set this blog up to try to help others & to offer my time & friendship to those who may need it & i'm finding I'm helping myself. Wow who would have thought it.

Being Found

I've just been reading Rhonda Jeans' blog & as I've only discovered it recently & she's been blogging for about a year I decided to start at her beginning & she said something amazing in one of her comments. Might I add - amazing to me as when I look at all her comments today I wonder how she could have thought that. She said something along the lines of ' I was wondering if I'd be found in a blog' & I thought wow she felt the same way as I'm feeling now.
Its all well & good wanting to help people & be there for people but if you have no people then its a bit redundant isn't it? Irony! it keeps the world amusing.
So feeling somewhat reassured that I'll be found if I'm meant to be I'll continue on my thoughts for the day.
Living simply to simply live.
I struggled for a long time to find who I am in this world, where is my spot. I suppose the age old, why are we here question? Its a big one isn't it?
Ever since I've been quite young I've had since feeling/sensation/emothion (not really sure) of searching for something. Ok so the pondery is how can I find something when I don't know what I'm searching for?
Who Am I? Where am I going? who will I be when I get there?
Also the big one for me - at the time- was how do people know the real me? Is it by my actions? but haven't we all done things that were less than honourable & thought well that isn't really me? Is it by my emotions, my thoughts, my words? how do I know what really is me? Who AM I?

And while its still an ongoing journey I think I'm starting to find a path through this muddy track of life, my own little space of peace in this world of turmoil. I hope to be able to share my experiences & trials & tribulations with you so you can maybe learn, be inspired ....who knows. The world really is such a beautiful place but we get caught up in the material that we forget to look around & be grateful for what we have & who we are. Thats why I want to help people to unload some of their emotional burdens & see what an amazing creation the human being really is & how special each of us are.

So think of even one thing today you are grateful for or if you're lucky write a list. Leave it somewhere you can see it often today & smile. You're blessed today.

The Next Day

I find it funny when you start out on a grand limb & you have loads of insporation then when you try to put it into words .....nothing.
I've been contemplating getting my blog out there & to try to help people & being a new blogger I'm a bit lost I admit. I was introduced to a really inspiring blog by my sister which upon getting permission I will post the link & the woman who writes it is so inspiring. So here I am in the virtual jungle learning as I go.
It kind of reminds me about life in general, it really is a kind of jungle that we stumble through trying to find meaning to our lives. I have so many thoughts & finding it hard to get them in order well should I say a coherant order so it doesn't turn into one bit waffle.

I think the thought for today which I'm spreading from this other blog of the day is to do a random act of kindness for someone today. It really does come back to you tenfold when you lest expect it.

So be kind to each other, really make the effort & know others are out there too doing the same.

Be strong & stay positive. :o)

Inspiration

I haven't really thought this through completely but I'll try to explain my basic comcept for this blog. Ok bit of history but bear with me. I'm not the sort of person who trusts people easily & find it hard to really feel comfortable confiding in people about my true feelings. However I have a few very close friends but one in particular who really was my rock. We were very close, I could talk to him about anything. Apart from my husband he was the only person I felt I could truly confid in. Of course when I needed to vent about my husband for whatever reason he was there. We were best friends for nearly 10 years & shared SO much in that time.
Anyway, there came a time when he had a relationship that was getting serious, not his first obviously but the first really serious one & even though I was married she felt extremely threatened by our friendship. She was a bit younger than us & I think very insecure. So the long & the short of it was the ultimatum came from her, a 'her or me' typy of thing & although he tried to reason with her & comfort her & what have you he -much to my hurt - gave in & ended our friendship.
This really was a huge shock to me & to say it hurt was really an understatement. I felt very betrayed. But before you go thinking I'm setting up a get back at the witch type blog I'm not. I came to realise that I had no one I felt comfortable talking to, really talking to, not just the everyday stuff but the really hard personal feelings type talking. I wondered if others had the same feeling, didn't want to talk to those close to them for fear of being judged or ridiculed or for whatever reason. I thought maybe I could help. Maybe I could offer others the ear/email/friend they needed in times when it all seemed hopeless. Let me say I don't have any professional qualifications but just help. I really believe that talking about your problems really helps make them clearer or talking about your dreams helps them feel real.

So when I recently came upon another blog I was inspired by & I found how easy it was to set up I thought this may be the first step on the road to helping people. This life is so short & we really our just one big community & I would so love for more people to come together in friendship & harmony.

So i'll continue & write my thoughts & if you need a friend or need an ear or just simply a chat cos you're feeling a bit lonely please feel free to leave a comment or your email address & I'll get back to you. I welcome all comments about improving this blog or any thoughts really.