Here I am embarking on the new challenge of a new job role: Business Development Manager for SOS Computer Services. I am loving it! What a challenge. From Marketing to stream lining policies and procedures... I even get to fit in school commitments with the kids. The juggle is continuing; however I am so happy, settled and challenged at work I feel more motivated to keep the balance and harmony in our family thriving. A few months ago I felt demotivated, unhappy and unsure of future work prospects. I watched Judith Lucy on the ABC last night:
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/judithlucy/
Dave and I are continuing our spirit journey through meditation and yoga, we try everyday to do our yoga in the morning. I was at Merewether beach this afternoon with the kids, they found some lovely friends to play with. I sat with my legs folded under me and my hand cupped together, my mind still and started with some very positive affirmations; I am Kind I am Loving I am compassionate I am Patient and I felt myself relaxing, smiling and warm(maybe from the afternoon sun) as I opened my eyes the beach was in front of me and the kids next to me laughing. Can life get any better?
Thursday 25 August 2011
Sunday 12 June 2011
Farmers Markets
As I sit in the sun listening to the kids collect ingredients for a magic potion, I eat the beautiful bircher muesli with gorgeous jersey milk and yogurt we purchased from the farmers market. (check out this website http://www.overthemoonmilk.com.au) There is a big smile on my face!
Dave and I went to the Farmers Markets in Broadmeadow yesterday, I think Dave summed up the morning together he leaned over and whispered in my ear "I feel alive with you today". It was running through the heavy rain with gumboots on, the smell of organic produce and buying direct from the farmers which both made us feel so alive.
http://www.newcastlecityfarmersmarket.com.au/
It was so wonderful to go to market and buy fresh produce direct from the grower or producer, the bok chuy was firm and full of life. As opposed the vegetable bought from woolies or coles.. which are usually frozen, limp and bruised. The experience of walking into a westfield or a supermarket is one I dread... the impatience of shoppers with their trolleys and cars.. the impersonal nature of walking up and down the isle looking the plastic wrapped products which made from local and imported ingredients...
We are a market family, the kids armed with $10 each and a list of fruit for the week with a back pack and ready to talk with the grower or farmer.
Dave and I went to the Farmers Markets in Broadmeadow yesterday, I think Dave summed up the morning together he leaned over and whispered in my ear "I feel alive with you today". It was running through the heavy rain with gumboots on, the smell of organic produce and buying direct from the farmers which both made us feel so alive.
http://www.newcastlecityfarmersmarket.com.au/
It was so wonderful to go to market and buy fresh produce direct from the grower or producer, the bok chuy was firm and full of life. As opposed the vegetable bought from woolies or coles.. which are usually frozen, limp and bruised. The experience of walking into a westfield or a supermarket is one I dread... the impatience of shoppers with their trolleys and cars.. the impersonal nature of walking up and down the isle looking the plastic wrapped products which made from local and imported ingredients...
We are a market family, the kids armed with $10 each and a list of fruit for the week with a back pack and ready to talk with the grower or farmer.
Tuesday 7 June 2011
Passing On
Yesterday I dusted off my Nanna's sewing machine, the kids were like puppies playing with a new ball. They were dancing around me asking for a new hat, bag, dress and funky pants. As I threaded the needle, and turned the light on I had memories flooding back to me.... sitting at the feet of Nanna Bernadette with sun streaming through the window, listening to the gentle hum of the sewing machine whilst playing with a jar of buttons. I made the kids a bag each - Elijah turned his into puppet! The purpose of getting the machine out was to alter a dress from a few years ago.....
Onto my previous topic of balance.. I have been working 4 days a week school hours, I am tired and more organised than ever have been. I have made a decision to move into a sales role at my current work which I am exited about for many reasons, working with my best friend of 25 years - I know 25 years! I am determine to keep working in school hours so I can be around for the kids after school, for playdates, ballet, tennis and the list goes on.
So the struggle with balance continues...
Onto my previous topic of balance.. I have been working 4 days a week school hours, I am tired and more organised than ever have been. I have made a decision to move into a sales role at my current work which I am exited about for many reasons, working with my best friend of 25 years - I know 25 years! I am determine to keep working in school hours so I can be around for the kids after school, for playdates, ballet, tennis and the list goes on.
So the struggle with balance continues...
Saturday 7 May 2011
Yin Yang
"The relationship between yin and yang is often described in terms of sunlight playing over a mountain and in the valley." - Wiki
SO as I am approaching my 31st Birthday I am going through the process of working how to start a career, work part-time, dropping kids off at school, attending school assembly and readers, keep up my fitness and yoga, be there for Mum and Dad (he is fighting leukemia), create an atmosphere at home where we can all thrive, maintain my friendship and create new ones... Is it possible to have it all?
I remember seeing Quentin Bryce on the 7.30 Report back in 2008 , this comment has stuck in my head;
" For a very long time now I've been saying to young women, you can have it all, but not all at the same time. How important it is to take very good care of yourself, of your mental and physical and spiritual well being, it's hard to do. It's easier to be a workaholic than to have a truly balanced life. It's very tough for a lot of women teetering on that tight rope of balance and balancing too many responsibilities."
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2008/s2372400.htm
For the past 8 years my life has been focused on the children, my choices have been thought out with their best interests at heart. My husband Dave and I have a wonderful decision making process. Our values are strongly aligned. My youngest starts school next year and the new chapter of my life is about to begin. I am going through process of working out what the next step is.
SO as I am approaching my 31st Birthday I am going through the process of working how to start a career, work part-time, dropping kids off at school, attending school assembly and readers, keep up my fitness and yoga, be there for Mum and Dad (he is fighting leukemia), create an atmosphere at home where we can all thrive, maintain my friendship and create new ones... Is it possible to have it all?
I remember seeing Quentin Bryce on the 7.30 Report back in 2008 , this comment has stuck in my head;
" For a very long time now I've been saying to young women, you can have it all, but not all at the same time. How important it is to take very good care of yourself, of your mental and physical and spiritual well being, it's hard to do. It's easier to be a workaholic than to have a truly balanced life. It's very tough for a lot of women teetering on that tight rope of balance and balancing too many responsibilities."
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2008/s2372400.htm
For the past 8 years my life has been focused on the children, my choices have been thought out with their best interests at heart. My husband Dave and I have a wonderful decision making process. Our values are strongly aligned. My youngest starts school next year and the new chapter of my life is about to begin. I am going through process of working out what the next step is.
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