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August 13, 2024

It’s nearly mid week…

Time for a photo pick me up. Hope you are having a great a week, friends. Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Uncategorized

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August 12, 2024

Where did the weekend go?

Before I know it, it’s Monday morning, and the working week begins again. I’m fortunate. I have a great job and work with terrific people, but I confess I’d love a 3 day weekend every now and again. If I had an extra day, I promise I wouldn’t waste it. I’d be so productive my Continue reading

Making change

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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 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 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 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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July 26, 2024

When the world calls…

Looking back at photos from our last trip and this photo hits true for me. Getting out on the open road and heading off on a new adventure. Exploring somewhere different. Meeting some new folk. Learning the history and stories of others. Making memories. I’m so grateful. Continue reading

Gratitude, Travel

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July 24, 2024

Don’t steal the mood, DJ!

Sometimes, it’s just hard to get up, motivated, or engaged. Life can be busy, tiring, and even overwhelming. In ‘The Second 50’, I counteract this by prioritising where I put my energy and focus. This helps me to rally the drive and commitment to tackle just about anything. I set meaningful and practical goals, reflect Continue reading

Gratitude, Self-development

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July 7, 2024

Oh, collectables, you had me at clutter

What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony? Such a great question. Should be easy, right? Give something up, get harmony and peace in return. But it’s so much more complex than that. In our house, the thing that gives me an ongoing sense of frustration is the sheer volume of collectables Continue reading

Self-development

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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.