The Second 50

August 10, 2024

Down the Port with the SMC Super Macro Takumar 50mm

****REPOSTED WITH PERMISSION. IF YOU ENJOY THIS, VISIT THE LONELY RUIN ON WORDPRESS****. I’ll admit that I’ve never been a photographic specialist. I’m not into landscapes or portraits or macros, as much as I’m just into photography in general. Having a niche is great, but it doesn’t really satisfy my curiosity much and I’d rather… Continue reading

Travel

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August 10, 2024

Do you eat a breakfast of champions?

What is your breakky habit? Do you eat a nutritious meal to fuel your day, do you ‘grab and go’, or do you skip what they say is the most important meal of the day? I try to have breakky every morning. Generally, a high protein yoghurt, cereal, or a piece of fruit. Oh yes,… Continue reading

Health and Wellness, Making change

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August 10, 2024

An endless supply…

If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? … of books. You can’t have too many. And there are rules of engagement here. A pile you’ve read. A pile you’re reading now. A pile you aspire to read. The local or online book store is pretty much fuel for life,… Continue reading

Happiness, Health and Wellness, Self-development

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August 9, 2024

Off to the dentist today…

You know what that means. It’s time to practice some mindfulness. I’m really not keen for dental work (nothing against dentists as such), so there are three things I’m going to do while I’m in the chair today…1. Focus on my breathing. I’ll count my breaths and keep bringing my mind back to my breathing if… Continue reading

Health and Wellness

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August 9, 2024

You can do it

What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? Self-belief. You should always carry that fire in your belly to be more, do more, see more, try more, search for more, love more, and give more. I truly believe that self-belief is vital for getting the most out of life. PS.… Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness, Self-development

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August 8, 2024

I’m a work in progress

I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can improve my focus and well-being. Life is so busy that it requires a combination of strategies to help manage distractions, build mental endurance, and increase self-awareness. Here is what I’m doing or exploring. I know being focused takes time and practice. I’m definitely a work in… Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness, Making change, Self-development

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August 8, 2024

Live with authenticity

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? It won’t be perfect. You won’t always get it right. But it’s worth trying again and again. Show up every day and just bring your best. This is my philosophy for this blog. No scholar here. And that’s totally OK… Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness, Self-development

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August 7, 2024

Thank you, friends

500 LIKES. Wow, I’m so grateful!! I started this blog for me. A little corner of quiet in the madness that is the online world. But little by little, a small, friendly audience has formed, and I’m so thankful you are here. I appreciate each and every view, like, comment. It’s an acknowledgement that, yes, maybe sometimes… Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness, Making change, Self-development

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August 7, 2024

Moving through the mid week slump

This was us on Sunday. Fresh air. Cool breezes. Outdoors. Adventure. Hiking. Friends. Laughing. Chatting. Planning. And the odd bit of back slapping as we affirmed our 4km accomplishment up and down paths and rocks. The walk (hike) was stunning. There had been a fire through here at some point, and it was lovely to… Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness, Self-development, Travel

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August 7, 2024

Sorry, what?

Describe your life in an alternate universe. Why would I want another life? I’m trying to make the most of this one. I know. I get it. Sometimes life’s tricky, hard, and complicated. But that’s the time to lean in, not lean away. Struggle. Progress. Re-set. Repeat. More progress. Accomplishment. Fulfillment. Joy. Peace. Authentic happiness. I’m… Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness

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About Me

I’m 50+ years and I’m not wasting a single day. I’m married, a mum and live near the beautiful Barossa Valley, South Australia. I have lost 40kgs+. I focus a lot on protein and am on a journey of self discovery about gut and brain health. I love travelling, particularly through outback Australia. I enjoy hiking and bush walking. My camera is my phone.I work FT and recently commenced a grad cert at uni. My views are my own.