What countries do you want to visit?

There are a few countries that I would like to visit. First and foremost I would like to own property in New Zealand, so I could live between there and here in Melbourne. It is a pipe dream, as I don’t even own property in Melbourne. I would like to own property in both. Part of me would like that property to be in Auckland, but again that is a pipe dream. It is more expensive to live in Auckland, than what it is to live in Sydney. Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia to live, so that is really just a dream to me. Perhaps I could own land in the Central Otago region of the South Island and have vineyards there, much like Sam Neill. Oh but it is nice to dream.

Another country I would like to visit is Italy 🇮🇹. I mould love to immerse myself, in the culture fashion and food of Italy 🇮🇹 I love Italian food especially and think it is my favourite food in the world 🌎 apart from Indian food, which is my second favourite food in the world. I love the smell of Indian spices and am bedazzled by how beautiful the Indian saris are. I would love to roam markets and see the spices, beautiful sparkling materials used to make the saris etc. Again I would want to immerse myself in the Indian culture and customs.

The other country I would like to see is Ireland. I love the thought of such a green hilly country and two beautiful friends of mine Michael Fleming and Liz Cupples are from Ireland. They are both such enchanting people, and both make me long to see the country they hail from. Cathy Kelly makes life in Ireland sound charming and interesting and I long to see the villages of Ireland 🇮🇪.

What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

I find today’s topic amusing again, because it is again asking us to be a little self absorbed. Admittedly as writers we need to be a little self absorbed to hone our craft.

There are two favourite things about me which I think are significant. The first thing I like about myself, is my creative streak which now is mainly manifested through my ✍️ writing. I have been a writer since a small child, but now with writing ✍️ a blog and writing ✍️ children’s literature I feel I can now call myself a writer. In the past I have used other creative mediums like silk painting and jewellery making, but it is through writing that I have found my forte.

The other quality I have is my empathy and compassion, something that really developed once I experienced mental health issues and got further developed through my career in mental health. Having empathy is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because we can put ourselves in another person’s shoes, but a curse as we can feel their pain. One of my friends says I am a powerful positive force and I am flattered by that, and know there is some truth to that, but I prefer to see it that my empathy leads me to treat everyone as my equal.

I honestly see that my creativity and empathy go hand in hand as one allows the other to blossom in my life and I hope my readers gather that in my ✍️ writing I allow my empathy and compassion to shine through, like a shining light.

What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?

The two oldest things I own that I still use daily are my antique bed and bedroom chair 💺. I love them dearly and am hoping to have the chair reupholstered and restored sometime soon.

Describe one of your favorite moments.

The absolute favourite time in my life was the day that Lily first came into my life. My good friend Russell had taken me to visit the breeder near Lancefield here in Victoria and I was excited because the breeder had told me that she had a brown and white female 🐶 puppy and I was so looking forward to it

What totally took me by surprise was how quickly I fell in love with Lily. The instant I locked 👀 eyes on her playing in the play pen with the rest of the litter I felt absolutely mesmerised by her beautiful eyes and intrinsically hoped she was the one the breeder wanted me to see. I have never fell in love so instantly before and was delighted she was the puppy for me. I recall holding her in my arms and her little face looking up at me, looking straight into my eyes. She seemed to be wondering if I was her human, the one sent to look after her. I feel totally absolutely in wonderous love with this divine little creature that God created. I recall it being one of the moments that I knew that God exists because he created creatures like Lily for us to love and care for. So yes meeting Lily was one of the most defining moments of my life.

What notable things happened today?

Today’s blog subject has made me examine how my day has been so far. It began as any other day. I rose early and took Lily for a walk in the morning 🌄 sunshine. It is winter here in Melbourne, and it is a particularly lovely day. It was fresh and still and the morning 🌄 sunshine is glorious. Something to feel thankful 🙏 for.

I have had a particularly good day so far. A friend texted me to compliment me on my blog, which did a lot of good for my sense of self worth. My audience has been increasing recently and I love regularly writing a blog.

I had a good time doing my weekly shop at ALDI. I look forward to my weekly shop, I love having company whilst doing my weekly shop, and enjoy very much the company of those support workers who assist me with my shopping. It is such a blessing and it is fun to shop at ALDI.

Today’s blog topic has helped me to be thankful 🙏 for the little interactions 🙏 that make up my day. As I write ✍️ this Lily is lying next to me, and as always she makes my day. Having her love is something that is so wonderful. I thank God for the little things in my life that make my life all the more pleasurable and fulfilling. Every day something notable happens if only we are receptive to notice such. Every day is a 🎁 gift.

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about showing love and positivity to my loves one’s. Susanna taught me well and because of her loving influence onJ my life, I model her and send a daily greeting 🙏 of love and goodwill to my loved ones.

The other thing I am passionate about is to educate people about the reality of mental health issues to bring about more empathy and compassion to those who experience mental health issues and to reduce the stigma surrounding such issues. I know I had a very successful career in mental health and helped many on their journey of life.

The other thing I am passionate about is my writing ✍️. I get so much pleasure from writing ✍️ and plan to continue with my blog and also to write more books. God bless our 🐕 dogs was a pleasure to write. Watch this space as I compile a hook about Susanna My Angel Lady 😇 ♥️ 💖 ✨️.

What is your favorite season of year? Why?

My favourite season here in Melbourne has to be late Spring. I love this time of year as the weather gets warmer and we can wear one layer of a tshirt or blouse and feel the warmth from the sun on our skin. Lots of flowers bloom at this time, and gardens look their loveliest. I like daylight savings and the longer days, as you can do more in the late afternoon and evening. We are really blessed here in Australia with our seasons and I feel I come alive in Spring after the hibernation of winter. So yes, late Spring is my favourite season.

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?

The one luxury I have that I can’t live without, is having time on my hands to dedicate to the pursuits in my life that bring me the most happiness. These pursuits are, time to write ✍️ and time to dedicate to my loved ones. I love writing ✍️ as the greatest pleasure in my life, and writing regularly helps to improve my writing ✍️.

I make tine everyday to send a greeting to my loved ones, friends and family. I do this to honour my friend Susanna, who lived to spread love and goodwill to all on this 🌎 earth. So yes the luxury I can’t live without is time.

If humans had taglines, what would yours be?

To begin with I don’t believe that we should have taglines as I don’t believe in having tickets on myself, nor am I that self absorbed.

Really had to think about today’s topic and I think my tagline would be Lily’s Mum or something along the lines of above all else do no harm,try to do the good or right thing. These are just musings as again I don’t think we necessarily need a tagline.