Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - where the year is disappearing to. We are on the down hill run of Term 3!

Nourishing - ourselves with sunshine! The Winter sun is out, hinting of Spring. We are loving just sitting on the grass and basking. Defrosting from the cold winter.

Playing - "Blackbird" by the Beatles on the guitar and loving how the music tells a story in itself. 

Creating - space in my mind and feeling all the better for it.

Growing - flowers! Natures beauty at its best.

Listening - to Roald Dahl audio books and loving how expressive the actors voices are.

Preparing - nothing! Just living every day :)

Appreciating - Warmth, I have had enough of Winter and am ready for flowers, beaches, growth and swimming!

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - how Tilly grew up so fast. All of the sudden she is taller, more mature, acting like a 5 year old! She want to read, write, draw and make her own lunches and breakfasts. Miss Independence has arrived.

Nourishing - with soups, stews and curries - winter comfort.

Playing - with Zentangles - post to come :) 

Creating - new spaces in our garden, out with the old, re-vision the new. 

Nurturing - my bond with the kids. Lots of late works days and away trips means the time I am here needs to be present and focused, with them.

Growing - seedlings, time to start thinking about the spring!

Listening - to lots of people playing guitar, and feeling just how far I have to go on my learning curve.

Preparing - for camps at school, 2 coming up in the next few weeks!

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - how Nathan and I can do our jobs justice, while setting needed boundaries about time and hours.

Nourishing - with apple and raspberry crumble muffins. YUMMMM... particularly warm, straight out of the oven.

Playing - my beautiful new 'Messiah' guitar. Playing it has made me realise just how far from beautiful my old one was.

Creating - a green cardi - the first thing I have even knitted for myself! It's slow going but this year I am making progress.

Nurturing - my breath - one in, one out... keeps the calm

Growing - my plans and vision to re-vamp our garden. Need to connect with it again.

Listening - to the power of the human voice, whether it  be in song or in conversation.

Preparing - for a solo mission over to Perth for a conference. Looking forward to some head-space.

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - about who this little person will be that is growing in my sister's belly!

Nourishing - my sweet tooth a little more than I should be... time to re-gain control :)

Playing - and playing and playing and playing on my guitar and getting excited about buying a new and very special one.

Creating - food from left overs. Cooking with fruit that is past it's prime and creating new fresh delights. Today a Pear, Raspberry an Coconut Cake... Yum!

Nurturing - my back as it has been hurting this week. I need warmth and relaxation.

Growing - an awareness of how reactive I can be, and how I need to keep that in check.

Listening - to Passenger, 'Acoustic' and loving the imagery. 

Preparing - for some sisterly love, on our trip up north.

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - about the fragility of reality

Nourishing - with warm Winter-y soups and comfort food

Playing - 'Let Her Go' by Passenger on the guitar and loving it. Also 'Spanish Romance' an old fave that I have now learnt to play properly.

Creating - plans for the holidays

Nurturing - my chocolate desires :)

Growing - a need to go bush, time for a holiday...

Listening - LOVING listening at the moment. Music is like a deep breath of joy. This week I have been enjoying Regina Spector and Passenger.

Preparing - For KID FREE GIRLS WEEKEND AWAY!! Much needed for all 3 Mum's, were running off for un-interrupted conversations and a bit of mental space and rejuvenation. 

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Watching Life from Afar...

Sometimes I catch myself, watching life go by. Not as a participant but as an observer. It is like I am going through the motions participating in the routines, physically. Mentally I am somewhere else, no where in particular, but not there.

 I become aware of this removed perspective and often get a bit of a shock. How can we move though the motions, making decisions, and interact with others while not really being there, not really participating in our own lives.

Sometimes I find myself observing myself in social interactions, like I am sitting at the next table. Such a strange sensation... brains are so complex.

I am not sure yet as to why this happens, but I know it isn't a positive thing. My prediction is that it happens when life is too fast. I think we all have a limit as to how much we can process at once. When my overload point comes, I think I must retract, go else where, shut down and escape. Only mentally, physically I am still doing all the things that I need to do.

I had a moment yesterday when someone asked me how my day was.... I was taken a back... I wasn't really sure! It was a blur, it was hard to recall what the day had even been and I was still a part of it.

It can be hard to snap out of this mind state. It takes some deep breaths and very conscious decisions to be present. To be peaceful, slow and deliberate. To re-take control over the speed things are moving.

I find that the more I am inside, working, the more of an observer I become. Wild spaces bring me back into my life. They are my soul food, the place where I don't need to try to be present, I am, no effort needed. Life slows to now in nature... my senses are switched on and I am in my body, in my life.

Nature is my need... Holidays are coming. Time for a deep breath of fresh air on its way...

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - If it is actually possible to drown under a mountain of washing... it definitely feels like it!

Nourishing - with soups. Colder weather calls for soups. Pea and Ham is on the fire for the weekend

Playing -  with loom bands. I resisted but the kids brought them in and we're all having fun with them.

Creating - routines, hoping it will help everything to fit into place and create more space.

Nurturing - our health... we've all been a bit sick in one way or another.

Growing - my repertoire on the guitar. Trying to add a new tune every week.

 

Listening - to Pandora Radio... LOVING IT. Also remembering how much I enjoy the "brash musical contrasts and, occasional, contradictions that make Lamb songs as musically complex and exploratory as they are vocally catchy." 

Preparing - for a weekend as a solo parent and looking forward to some one on one time, giving the kids my time, they deserve it. 

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - whether it is normal to feel this tired all the time, or if I'm fighting something

Nourishing - with baked goodies... spelt choc-chip cookies have been the favourite this week

Playing -  all different sorts of guitars - searching for the perfect one

Creating - space - in the house by de-cluttering and in my life by not taking on more than I can

Nurturing - my guitar - she has new strings, has had a clean, and is now dust free

Growing -  peas! - they are very happily growing with the still warmish weather

Listening - to some old time Spearhead - Franti is just so cool.

Preparing - for a long weekend in Robertson - precious family time is on the way! 

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - how I can help a friend in need. Her hands are full and I want to help but time is what she needs and that is something I have trouble finding enough of.

Nourishing - with dumplings! A new found easy cook. I love meals that I can cook up a big batch and freeze. Dumplings work a treat!

Playing - with the idea of a kid free weekend with a few of my girl friends. 

Creating - special moments with both my babies. Time is moving quickly and when I'm away a lot, the special moments and individual time is extra important.

Nurturing - my big toe :( I dropped a iron pole on it a week ago and it is still hurting...

Growing - into a bit of a sissy when it comes to the cold! I am never usually thrown by cold (known for sandals in snow) but this year I am grabbing for the down jacket! 

Listening - to songs with really beautiful guitar in them and wishing I could wave a magic wand and be that good.

Preparing - for another Camp! 

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - why my over organised life is in such a fragile state. All goes well and then one hiccup and the dominoes fall into disarray and disrepair. Has taken me a few days to pick everything back up again.

Nourishing - our party guests by baking delicious goodies to fill their tummies

Playing - my guitar, every day even if only for a few minutes.

Creating - fossil digs, fossicking tubs, sandpit excavations, and gold mines for the big day on Sunday.

Nurturing - myself, I broke for a morning this week and am having some quiet internal moments to help myself feel whole again.

Growing - edible Geodes.... sugar crystal caves as an impressive cake topper. 

Listening - to too many questions being asked by too many people. My brain needs some quiet and to think of its own thoughts, not those for other people.

Preparing - for the party this weekend! We are all very excited. Also getting ready to go on camp next week.

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - if there is an autumn colour more beautiful than the Chinese pistachio tree.

Nourishing - our souls and spirits, sitting on the beach in the evenings as the sun sets, playing, exploring and just being.

Playing - in our new canoe... new skills to learn, new types of adventures to experience.

Creating - a Rock and Gem birthday party for my nearly 7 year old man. 

Nurturing - our family bond. Time focused on the company of those closest to us is at times the most important of all.

Growing - flower seedlings to brighten up the garden come winter

Listening - to Eddie Vedder and Tracy Chapman 

Preparing - to go back to work. The holidays have gone so fast, I could have done with at least twice as long!

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren

Reflecting

A Friday reflection of the week that has been, my head space and my "into the weekend" thoughts. So here goes! 

Wondering - if it is okay to relax or pause some of my ideals to allow a little slow back into my life... which ideals should take precedent?

Nourishing - well I feel this is a big part of my current frustration... my food philosophies are not currently being adhered to and so I'm not really feeling like I am nourishing anyone... just feeding with what ever takes the least effort and I'm not happy about that..

Playing - catch up, but thinking I'm not really getting anywhere

Creating - with Matilda, we are making some collaborative art pieces... today we experimented with quilling.

Nurturing - my children's emotions, it's the end of term, we're all tired and those pause moments need to be grasped

Growing - beautiful roses, with the warm rain another round of blooms

Listening - to the washing machine - always on at the moment in an attempt to reduce the mountain 

Preparing - for the holidays, they are much needed, I can't wait.

Inspired by Steph over at this brown wren