one fine autumn day

It's been months since my last post.  There just hasn't been anything to write.  Instead of filling my soul with things that inspire, I have been stuck on survive and the daily grind that becomes familiar all too often!

Today, the haze has lifted and I feel a new groove coming on.  I was so very lucky to be reminded of many lovely things I enjoy about my adopted southern state.

There is just something special about the folk of this great state.  Ordinary people, pursuing their passions and innovators of the best kind.

I was privileged today to meet two ladies who are carving their own niche whilst raising families and juggling their roles as wives and businesswomen.

Firstly a talented lady who had purple stained hands from the manual labour of love that is her boutique cool climate wine label.  I hear only wonderful things about Kate Hill Wines and am inspired by this ladies obvious passion and energy for all she does.

Secondly, a lady who lives on a working farm in Tasmania's Derwent Valley.  28 gates is a luxury farm stay accommodation well worth investigating.  This looks like a dream destination and one I will put on the bucket list for sure.  I love the enthusiasm and sincere honesty of people working hard to create and live their individual dreams.

Thirdly, the first match of the football season was today.

The weather was magnificent today.  Truly spectacular to enjoy overlooking the football ground out front and sparkling river to the east.  The first day of the season whilst not a victory was a reminder of something I hold so dear in the change of seasons.

The unifying bond of spectators gathered on the sidelines.  Problems are temporarily forgotten and shelved with carefree ease while engaging in the experience that is Amateur weekend footy.

Things have changed over the years I guess, with today's welcome addition, an espresso van in the car park a mark of the modern era.

You get to know a lot about people on the sidelines.  Weekly woes and troubling times are shouldered together and lightened somewhat when match time comes around.

Friendships are formed, relationships meshed together by common ground.  It's a true leveller of men and unusual ties are made and embraced.

The community is better for the relief of sportsmanship and fighting together with the team.  A place to meet and enjoy the lighter side of life during the cooler winter months.

Bring on the hot pies, scarfs and 'espresso' fix from the canteen.

Southern family christmas

itching :: for :: summer

So glad to have a beach trip planned somewhere warm this spring.

meet my vinnie

There is a new man in my life.  I know he looks a little shifty but I promise he gives me no trouble at all and is a really good listener.   He doesn't mind if my hidden from view winter legs are hairy or if I have a headache.

He doesn't even mind if I eat the last piece of chocolate or have bad breath sometimes in the morning. 

He's just an all round sensitive, strong but silent type with a touch of french fashion sense.  What more could a girl want.  I think he's a keeper.

I chose happiness

So I am loving the notion of the almost released The Winter I Chose Happiness album from Clare Bowditch.  Check it out.

I can relate to the title on many levels.  I mean, if ever there was a time to be unhappy it's been pretty valid lately.

Things are changing, hope is swelling, laughter is repeating, groove is coming back.  I mean, I think that this is actually the choice I have personally made.

I choose happiness.  I choose to be a little kinder to myself.  I choose to look despair and discouragement in the face and dare it to do it's worst.

I am coming back to myself and it feels so damn good right now.

And to celebrate, tickets booked to see this super cool lady live right here in downtown Hobart.

Yikes....how fun.