December Challenge Day 29

An early blog today, but I am pretty sure today can’t get better than this!! After a crazy few days of Christmas excitement, two days work and today’s morning swim, it is time for some peace, quiet and appreciation. Appreciation…….. of what I have and those around me, but also more importantly, appreciation of myself. […]

December Challenge Day 28

Isn’t it pretty? I walk past this every day and mostly take no notice. 1. Something I learnt today: I am worthy of my own trust. 2. Something I am grateful for: Our lovely garden. So many trees, flowers and birds. 3. Something I want to improve: I want to remember to take notice of […]

December Challenge Day 27

Tough day today. It always is, the first day back after some time off, but it seemed especially difficult today. I have had some kind of crisis in confidence. As soon as I am trying to do multiple things, it all goes a bit wrong in my head. I fear this is the way it […]

December Challenge Day 26

There it is…..12 days off, gone. I feel sad it is over so quick, but I also know I used my holidays wisely, enjoying lots of time with the kids and other family and friends. At least it is a relatively easy way to ease back in……only two days work until the weekend!!! 1. Something […]

December Challenge Day 25

And so this is Christmas! Huge day……..Presents, beach, kayaking, swimming, food, drinks, family and friends. Giving and receiving. My favourite part of the day was my son getting involved in the food preparations. This really was something new for him. I was pleasantly surprised by how much he enjoyed helping, took pride in his work […]

December Challenge Day 24

So……… I didn’t fulfil my mission today. I do not however feel like a failure! I may not have donated anything to anyone less fortunate than myself, but I did try. My mum always taught me that ‘it is thought that counts’. After my early morning swim, the first thing I did was call the […]

December Challenge Day 23

Complete and utter contentment. It is the evening of the eve of Christmas Eve. Here I am sitting on the veranda, glass of wine in hand, keyboard, lovely balmy temperature and a soft flowing breeze. Quite unexpectedly I have a moment of solitude and peace. In what has been the usual crazy busy build up […]

December Challenge Day 22

Hot hot hot! 1. Something I learnt today: Homemade shortbread isn’t meant to be perfect in appearance. Every year I make shortbread for Christmas. Every year I do it differently. Every year I am disappointed with how it looks (not how it tastes). I realised today, it isn’t meant to look perfect and if it […]

December Challenge Day 21

Wow, today went by in a blur. Christmas preparations are in full swing. I finally got around to starting the baking and sweet treats. In amongst that, I was researching and booking a holiday. So exciting!!! I love having something to look forward to. 1. Something I learnt today: Western Australia is huge! Of course […]

December Challenge Day 20

Great mini break. 1. Something I learnt today: Sometimes just a couple of nights away is all that is needed to reset. 2. Something I am grateful for: My bed. No matter where I go or how long I am away, I still love coming back to my own bed (especially when the family cat […]