Out of the mouths of babes....

I miss the little sayings my 3 yo Step Grand daughter Rosie says to me. My favourite is 'You do make me laugh Nana Rosh'.

What's the cutest thing you've heard a child say?

Just as I get settled...I'm off again.....

I was just getting into a nice routine having only moved back less than a month ago - when I get the get the news that I'm travelling for the next 6 weeks.

I wouldn't mind if it was all in one place - but I will be spending time on East & West Coast, Asia & NZ.

Oh well!! Better get used to airline food & hotel room service :-)

Happy Beer :-)

This image appeared on my beer froth the other night.

It reflects just how I'm feeling at the moment :-)

It's good to be back

Finally back full time in Melbourne after living in London for 9 years, 9 months and 9 days.

The Picture Comment Game

This is the Picture Comment Game.
Originally from Alice by way of Sunayna and Blyth.

This is the Picture Comment Game. Since you've opened this blog entry, you must do the following things:

1. Go to the profile of the person who posted this blog entry.

2. Pick your favorite picture and comment on it.

3. Repost this bulletin and see how many comments you get.

4. The person who posted this will comment you back.

5. Repost this as ''The Picture Comment Game''

Looking back........

the past year has been one of hurt, happiness, new challenges and disappointment.

Looking back I wonder whether I took the right direction or advice. Could I ever see the wood for the trees?

But if my path had of been clear, carefully planned and free of obstructions - would I still have arrived where I wanted to be??

The year ahead is going to bring about some significant changes to my life and those I love. In the next month I shall be leaving my home of 8 years, the longest I have lived anywhere in my life. I shall be leaving my family, friends and lovers to rebuild my life in Australia.

Since moving back to the UK 10 years ago, I have lost my Mother, Grandmother, babies, close Uncles, good friends. I have married & divorced, nearly lost my flat, had serious injuries and undergone surgery. I have fallen in love and also had my heart ripped out.

But at the end of the day - I'm still here. The traumas in my life have strengthened me, given me a more positive outlook. And I have never regretted any decision that I have made.

My future path isn't a vast unknown, it is just a challenge. What ever the situation is today, it doesn't mean it's going to be the same situation tomorrow, next month or next year. I will continue to strive and make a success of my life. I will continue to remain positive that if things are meant to be, they will work out - eventually. I just need to accept patience :-)

Planning ahead is good, but I am prepared to take on changes of direction should the need arise. Who knows - perhaps you'll end up back on your original path or maybe you'll end up on a new one.

White Flag

"I know I left too much mess
And destruction to come back again
And I caused but nothing but trouble
I understand if you can't talk to me again
And if you live by the rules of "It's over"
Then I'm sure that that makes sense

Well I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door ~ Dido

At Last!!!

I have a buyer for my house. And' what's more, they want to settle as soon as possible. So we've agreed on Sept 6th as the settlement date.

Can't wait - I've been going back and forth between London and Australia for 10 months now and it has exhausted me with all the flying as well as keeping up 2 properties - not to mention expensive.

Now, from mid September I can truely call Melbourne home.

I'm feeling really good right now

Have been having a bit of a roller coast ride these last few months. Flying back and forth between London & Melbourne, trying to organise new contracts for myself and selling my London flat - as well as everything else.

So friends suggested I have some accupuncture sessions. Went last night for the first time and came out floating. Completely spaced out.

Had the best nights sleep in months last night, woke up really refreshed and ended up going for a 5 hour bicycle ride around Richmond Park nr London. Even had a close encounter with some deer.

Feel great & relaxed.

I Hold Your Hand,

I hold your hand,
I cry,
You do not stir,
Or Smile.

You lie there quiet,
In peace.
Can you hear me whisper to you,
in the dark of the night?

Telling you that I love you,
with all my heart.
Still you do not stir.
Or Smile.

But I know you love me,
You always have done.
A special bond between us,
Forever.

The light is coming up,
It is soon time to part.
There is no other choice.
I have to give you up.

When it is time to say Goodbye,
I kiss you,
I hold your hand,
I cry.

You are still,
Quiet,
At peace.
Gone.