How do you make time for self-care? When I answered this post đź“« yesterday I forgot one of the big things I do for self-care and that is to make the time for and put money aside each week so I can regularly go to the hairdresser for cut and colour every 8 weeks. WhenContinue reading “Another thing I do for self-care”
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Review of “Willie’s Bar And Grill ” by Rob Hirst.
This is a book that I have just finished reading by the late great drummer from Midnight Oil the one and only Rob Hirst who sadly passed away back in January from pancreatic cancer. It doesn’t surprise me that it is a remarkable read because Rob was one of Australia’s greatest songwriters though he humblyContinue reading “Review of “Willie’s Bar And Grill ” by Rob Hirst.”
Make time for self-care
How do you make time for self-care? I guess I make it a priority that I practice self-care, I build it into my daily routine. I consciously practice mindfulness as part of my regular day. I try to eat slowly getting pleasure from my food. I fill my lungs with fresh crisp morning air asContinue reading “Make time for self-care”
Places i visited that felt like home
What’s a place you visited that felt like home? There have been several places I visited that feel like home 🏡. Here in Victoria I would say that Williamstown, Barwon Heads and Queenscliff feel like home. I would say that Hobart in Tasmania feels like home 🏡 and in New Zealand the seaside village ofContinue reading “Places i visited that felt like home”
It’s the little things that matter
I am feeling so much happier, grateful 🙏🏽 at peace and contented. The reason for this is the cumulative affect of a few small changes in my life In the past few months I treated myself to a new bed and a new washing machine/dryer combined . Both of these items have helped me feelContinue reading “It’s the little things that matter”
Best advice for someone younger
What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you? The best advice I would give to someone younger would be to trust your gut instincts and never let people into your life that sets off uncomfortable feelings in your gut. Best to be safe than sorry. Learn to surround yourself with good peopleContinue reading “Best advice for someone younger”
More public housing
What’s one thing that would instantly improve your city? The one thing that would instantly improve the city would be more public housing in suburbs surrounding the outer suburbs of Melbourne. We are facing a rental housing crisis here in Australia that began with the covid lockdowns and only became worse in the following years. Continue reading “More public housing”
Favourite cartoon character.
Who is your favorite cartoon character? My favourite cartoon character would be Snoopy from the Peanuts cartoon. Lily’s favourite cartoon character is Bluey. Lily loves to watch television đź“ş and when Bluey is on she watches it and barks at the television screen. I think she knows that Bluey is a dog.
The first thing Lily would say
If your pet could talk, what would be the first thing it says? If Lily could talk the first thing she would say is “Can I have a treat?”or “Can we go walkies?”
My life is very different to what I thought it would be 12 months ago
What’s the best and worst airport you’ve been to? A year ago I was planning my future life at The Haven and decluttering my unit waiting for this move . I had the support of my worker Vicki and of my brother Peter. I was optimistic and joyfully planning my life. I thought I wouldContinue reading “My life is very different to what I thought it would be 12 months ago”
