December Challenge Day 9

Something I learnt: Sundays really should be reserved for rest and recuperation. Overdoing it is just plain dumb! Something I am grateful for: Summer. After such a long winter, it is awesome to actually be enjoying some sunshine and swimming. Long may it last. Something I want to improve: My ability to let things wash […]

December Challenge Day 8

Take two, first attempt at today’s blog disappeared into the ether! Deep breath! Anyway, it is the weekend here in paradise! Something I learnt today: I get bored very easily and have difficulty with idle time(and I wonder why my children are the way the are). Apparently, according to my husband, and likely in a […]

December Challenge Day 7

Another long day 1. Something I learnt: Sometimes it is no use flogging a dead horse. Move on. 2. Something I am grateful for: the beautiful primary school my son has spent 8 years attending. He has been lucky to start his life in a caring and nurturing environment. Now it is time to go […]

December Challenge Day 6

Loooonnnnggggg day today. 1. Something I learnt: A bad situation is mostly never caused by one person or action. It is more likely a combination of lots of small actions that leads to a disaster. The only way back, is lots of small steps in the right direction. 2. Something I am grateful for: This […]

December Challenge Day 5

Today was a bit of a weird one. It was a day I was determined to ‘get things done’ but for some reason got very little done. Frustrating! Something I learnt today: It is International Volunteer Day! I never knew it existed, although these days there seems to be a ‘day’ for everything! After my […]

December Challenge Day 4

Interesting day. 1. Something I learnt today: Not all is what it seems. Talking to the right people and taking the time to listen to background information and different points of view can change your mind on a person or situation. Instead of assuming the worst, we all need to learn to listen to the […]

December Challenge Day 3

A stunning day in Paradise! 1. Something I learnt today: My job and home life are much easier if I work school hours! It was an unintentional change of plans today, but is certainly something to ponder. 2. I am grateful for: I truely live in paradise. Love showing friends from afar our beautiful piece […]

December Challenge Day 2

Wow what an amazing day!! What I learnt today: I am actually not that bad at running (in very short distances)!! Turns out our transition time from swim to run in the Ironman was totally respectable. I am not saying it was good, just not too bad. I may not be able to walk for […]

December challenge Day 1

My challenge to blog every day of December starts today. Hopefully somewhere on this journey I will find inspiration for my new blog name! 1. Something I have learnt today: The December Ironman event is quite different to the May one! Seems the team swimmer should also be able to run. 2. Something I am […]

Time for change…….

I have watched two outstanding movies in the last week, ‘A star is born’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Both films illustrate the wonderful power of music and entertainment but also human nature. They are similar, but so different. One thing that really hits home with me in both these films, is that regardless of how famous […]