Musings, journeys, adventures
My workplace is across the road from a lovely park and has a nice view of the city. I go there toward the end of my work day and let my mind wander as I follow the paths, admiring the view and glorying in nature’s wonders.
Continue ReadingA First Aid class during lockdown was memorable enough. Putting the lesson into practice on myself less than an hour later was an unexpected bonus.
Continue ReadingThe beginning of a long journey back into study – daunting at first, but also exciting to be learning again.
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This place out west of Toowoomba is one that I’d been hearing lots of good things about for years. In my last holiday break, in December last year, I had the opportunity to finally visit the Bunya Mountains on a day trip. It was a memorable outing with Mum, particularly so after we met up […]
Continue ReadingA quiet rainy weekend at home, with books, an old movie, sleeping dogs and nowhere we needed to be. Sometimes the simplest days are the ones that stay with us.
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A couple of quiet weeks by the coast became one of those memories I still return to – especially the long walks with Ebby beside me.
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A birthday escape into the rainforest became something more precious with time – a few beautiful days away with Mum, sharing walks, birds, good food and each other’s company.
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A few days on the road with Mum, visiting people we loved and enjoying the freedom of travelling without much hurry.
Continue ReadingA piece of advice about shyness stayed with me because it shifted the focus away from trying to perform well socially, and toward something much simpler: being genuinely interested in other people.
Continue ReadingA year later, seeing the CCTV footage brought the whole incident back – the relief that it could have been much worse, mixed with one or two moments that were impossible not to laugh at.
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With Aunty Bern’s passing, I can’t help reflecting on the strong gardening thread in our family. She loved plants, learnt from Gran, and passed some of that knowledge on to Dad – something that still lives on in my garden.
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A quiet week away with Jo became one of those simple memories I’m glad we shared.
Continue ReadingA simple Christmas shared with family – Mass under the stars, good food at Mum and Dad’s, and the familiar comfort of being together.
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