summer

I’ve been swept away… I’ve been swept away and caught up in the beauty that is summer. I’ve been watching the cricket and lazing in the pool, enjoying Bubble-o-Bills, salads and vodka sunrises. I’ve been laughing and enjoying the sun on my skin warming me inside and out. I’ve been playing with my brothers and hanging out with my homies.

fashion

Fashion is not something that
exists in dresses only. Fashion
is in the sky, in the street; fashion
has to do with ideas, the way
we live, what is happening.
Coco Chanel

i am

I’m the girl who plays it safe and knows what suits her body shape. I always prefer it in black. I’m the girl who starts stripping the second she walks in the door – work clothes off, trackies and hoodie on. I walk on my toes and prance rather than run, I can’t help it. I’m more comfortable skydiving then I am speaking when the spotlight on me. I’m the least photogenic person ever.

I know people and have acquaintances and friends, but keep my circle of close friends small. And I’m fiercely protective of them. Fair weather friends aren’t my scene and I don’t put up with bullshit.

I can run my mouth with the best of them and I am very opinionated, but I’ve learned to keep it in check. Most of the time… And I’ll be the first to admit that I’m kind of a snob. I know what I like, I know what’s good to me and I might be judging you for thinking otherwise. But I’ll be damned if I’m not one of the nicest and most real people you’ll ever meet.

I’m the girl who picks wine based on the prettiness of the names and labels. I love handmade and crafty things, but can’t do it myself for the life of me. I can quote movie/ TV show lines almost word for word and do so on regular (and probably annoying) basis. I have stacks of books all over the place and can spend days holed up reading and be perfectly happy. I probably have the oddest music collection you ever did see.

I believe pinky promises are still serious business, and that vanilla lattes are one of the best inventions ever. I could eat pasta and cheese every day of the week, and think carbs are the worst invention ever. I’m a sentimental kind of gal and can think of reasons to hold on to pretty much anything.

I’m the girl who gets nervous talking to new people and never know what to say for fear of sounding like an idiot. I constantly worry I’m bothering people so if I’m quiet, that’s probably why. But when I finally feel comfortable, I’d love nothing more than to sit down over drinks and talk forever.

In the past year and a half, I found myself and realised what I’m truly capable of. I’ve learned when to fight for something and when to let go. I’ve learned that sometimes when you think shit just can’t get any worse, it does. You just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep on.

Don’t let it make you hard. Let it make you stronger.

the most active second of my day

Those minutes where I am alone, just me and my pillow. I think. A lot. I think about everything, anything, all that stuff that is at the back of my mind. It varies from ‘Did I lock the front door?’ to ‘What am I doing with my life?’. The room is so silent, but my mind is so loud. It drives me crazy because the things I would never think about, the doubts, I think about. Sometimes, I hate it because it brings up things I rather never think about again. Other times I crave it just so I can get these things off my mind. The split second before I sleep is the most active second of my day.

clumsy

I have always been very clumsy, my family can tell you tales that will leave you in stiches. However 2011 seems to be my year of clumsy. So far this year (18days) I have:

·         Scraped and seriously bruised my arm on NYE crawling down from the top bunk one handed to save a terrified Nat from a Christmas beetle that was flying around our room.

·         Banged my head on open cupboard doors, multiple times.

·         Sliced my finger open cutting an apple.

·         Managed to lock myself out of my house.

·         Left my hair straightener on all day while I was at work – thank god it has a safety time out feature.

·         Burnt myself on the oven getting out dinner.

·         Caught my fingers in draws and torn fingernails off.

·         Bumped into door handles and tripped over cracks in the pavement.

I am literally covered in bruises, bumps, burns and cuts majority I do not know how they happened or where exactly they come from. I either need to be wrapped up in cotton wool or relocated to a padded room. I most definitely need to take more care. I am going to try and take more care.

How is your 2011 looking?

stay back from the edge

I stood on the edge leaning in towards the place I had only just escaped from. I windmilled my arms to try to keep from falling in, I looked around to see who would see me fall into that place again. I told the people around me I was jumping back in safely with a raft tucked around my arms and a support rope tied back to safety. I thought I was safe I thought I couldn't be swept away.

I was swept away emotionally I was letting myself slip from my life raft without really realising it. I made a connection back to that place. I made a mistake of peering in, of consciously falling in.

I need to find my way back to safety.

queensland floods - please donate

Keep safe, stay high and dry my Queensland Friends, thinking of you all xx

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love

Love is Evol

inspiring tattoos

the little things

Vegemite toast makes me feel better whenever i feel a little down, it also great for a hangover full of vitamin B!, its a perfect snack on salada's and its good in casseroles for a little extra flavour. Today it is cheering me up a little as i am back to work today after a lovely 3 and a bit weeks off.

I prefer my vegemite spread thickly with cheese on top. How do you prefer yours? What is your comfort food?

goodbye 2010

2010 was the year I was single, completed the City 2 Surf & 7 bridges walk, played soccer, went on a south coast drive day, started a blog, failed 365 photo challenge, volunteered for NBCF, watched QLD won their 5th straight origin series, finally bought an alarm clock, continued my love affair with vanilla lattes, moved house once, enjoyed winter ‘the extended remix’, got a wisdom tooth out, worked on 8 projects, saw U2 & Linkin Park, celebrated my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary, relived memories in Shoal Bay and loved life with friends and family. Happy New Year!

2011 to me is the year of new beginings and saying yes!!!