What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?

I believe that we need to do something nice for someone every day. I start my morning by sending a good morning gif to all my loved ones, to let them know I care about them and they are always in my thoughts and prayers

Along with writing my blog just about everyday, it is about nurturing my relationships and nurturing my writing ✍️ talent too. I feel most alive and refreshed in the 🌄 and make time for my loved one’s and my writing ✍️.

What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it?

The last thing I looked at online was ETSY to see if that could be a way to possibly sell my book God Bless Our Dogs online. I have to look at the workings of ETSY because it does look like a possible way to market my book.

What TV shows did you watch as a kid?

There are three TV programs I can remember watching as a child which I enjoyed.

I can remember watching Little House On The Prairie and The Sullivan’s as a family and I can remember watching the comedy show The Goodies with my brothers. There are probably many other programs as well, but these three stick out for me.

What’s your favorite time of day?

My favourite time of day is the morning 🌄 time when the day is fresh and crisp. I love walking Lily at this time ⏲️.

What’s your favorite recipe?

My favourite recipe is for an Indian style Chicken and Spinach Curry out of Gabriel Gates recipe book Good Food Fast. It has fresh garlic, Ginger and chilli. I make it for special occasions.

I also like my Mum’s curried sausages and my Nana’s Golden Syrup Dumplings.

Tell us about the last thing you got excited about.

The last thing I got excited about happened a few weeks ago when I took Lily away to a pet friendly motel at Mount Macedon near where I live.

I won’t go into the reasons that led me to decide to take Lily away,suffice to say, something had happened which had the potential to bring on my mental health issues, but I turned it on its head, by deciding to practice self care and to do something wonderful for myself and Lily.

It was the best decision I ever made. Lily has never stayed in a motel before, and it was a cold and frosty night in Mount Macedon. I, however, was warm and snug in the motel room and Lily loved being able to share a big comfy bed with Mummy. This whole trip away was wonderful for Lily and for about a week after the trip she was totally at peace and contented. It really was a fantastic choice I made to take Lily away and I think it has bonded us even more if that is possible.

I am in the process of thinking about where to take Lily next and think I will take her to the beach.

I highly recommend that if something is getting you down, or causing you stress, turn it on its head, by practising self care. Turn negatives into positives and do something nice for yourself and make the bonus added by doing something nice for someone or something you love.

We reap what we sow in this 🌎 world, so give out positivity and reap the good karma of a life well spent.

Where did your name come from?

My name is Kaye and I was the first girl to be born into my father’s family in 40 years. I am the youngest of 4 with 3 older brothers.

Initially I was going to be called Kaylene, but my father was adamant that he didn’t want me to be called a name that could be shortened. My father also insisted that my name be spelt Kaye, not Kay because he thought that Kaye looked more professional and finished. So Kaye I am.

What motivates you?

There are a couple of things that motivates me in my life.

First of all having such a great network of supportive friends is definitely what motivates me in this world 🌎. I have genuinely wonderful friends who support me with all my ideas and goals. They are definitely a positive influence.

I also feel the support of my passed on loved one’s who I feel watch over me and guide me in my life. I particularly feel the presence of Susanna, ny father and Michael Fleming. I feel that this helps me throughout my most challenging times, knowing they are around. Having a great psychiatrist who believes in me and is encouraging also motivates me.

My faith in God motivates me. Faith is a big part of my life.

Lastly my little canine muse Lily motivates me. She is a definite Gift from God and she inspires me to be the best version of myself

What are your top ten favorite movies?

My top ten favourite movie are as follows

1. Pay It Forward. It’s my absolute favourite movie, so sad but so beautiful. A movie that makes you think and dream

2.The Sum Of Us. My favourite Russell Crowe Jack Thompson Aussie comedy.

3 Pretty In Pink. My favourite all time teenage movie Love Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy in this.

4 The Man From Snowy River. Love Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton in this.

5 The Big Steal. Another Aussie favourite with Ben Mendolson

6 A Beautiful Mind. Russell Crowe is outstanding as John Forbes Nash.

7 A Dogs Journey. Happy and sad at the same time. A dog lover’s favourite.

8. Gone With The Wind. I love this old time favourite.

9 Sleepless In Seattle.

10. You’ve Got Mail.

What do you enjoy most about writing?

The thing I enjoy most about writing ✍️ is that it is my favourite creative outlet and I gain pleasure putting my thoughts into words. I actively work on expanding my vocabulary and given that I love reading 📚, I love being able to write for an audience, be that an audience of one ( myself) or writing for a larger audience, my blog, or writing for children.

I find it easy to write about the things I love and I think writing a blog 📫 post regularly improves and hones my writing ✍️ skills. I love writing my blog and feel humbled that it has found an audience.