movement

The latest Lorna Jane bootcamp, I believe is one of the most positive actions to come of the Move Nourish Believe campaign yet. In checking my emails this evening I came across the Believe Bootcamp. It's all about self-love and quelling the incessant, insistent destructive voice of the ego that is more than often, ever present in young women today. We are consumed by comparison, stress and self-loathing, and it is truly about time we put that to rest. Realistically, this can be a little easier said than done. But if it's something that you know is about time you conquered - here is a great place to start.

Thoughts become things. This is also a little something I like to have sent to my inbox every weekday. Sometimes a little unbiased perspective and a pick-me-up is all you need to centre yourself.

{image courtesy of Lorna Jane}

high frequency

It just so happens that more days of the week than not these days, I am at a gorgeous and quaint little coffee shop in Hendra, an inner-city Brisbane suburb, with the most immaculate attention to detail and well-dressed staff.

It's also home of the Queensland Barista 2012 and well, the coffee - is unbelievable. Boasting two signature haus blends and ever-changing single origins on offer, I believe I'm about to embark on a unique and a little unexpected journey. A journey, or an education that is awakening the senses to say the least!

It's funny what life gives you. Curve-balls followed by simple pleasures... Aaaaahhhhhhh!

{Dandelion & Driftwood}

{images courtesy of The Weekend Edition}

home made

Monday afternoon finds me at home post job interview & rainy travels, in the kitchen baking accompanied by Birdy's latest album. My goodness.

Sweet serenity. I am in a good place.

Happy Monday,

from a Monday Child fair of face.

{Birdy}

fingers

... crossed.

Sitting, hoping, waiting, wishing.

{future opportunities}

free fire

If you cannot be paid to do what you love right now or to get creative and piece together visual wonders may you have a sketch pad, a blog and a will to search for inspiring notions to share with the world - for those that come across you and your space. Your little place on the world wide web.

This is mine and I'm on a journey that seems a little obscure at the moment. Perseverance however, is my key to pushing forward and pursuing that dream. Every now and then it's nice to wander through the blogs and inspirational sites you're fond of to rekindle a little creative fire. Spending 'free-time' amongst the applications and such, in search of the wonderful things that resonate with me.

What lights your fire?

I came across this today, and it's pretty much right on point.

{pin-point}

enough said

Change.

{pinned positivity}

food for thought

Today, I read small stories of Hope and then looked at myself in the mirror. I was resolved to ask The Universe, God, question upon question if for nothing but to clear my mind.

Let insecurities fall away and the light of hope, thankfulness and love be your source of energy for the day.

Let Hope get you high.

{inspired by Hope}

bring it in

Day 18 of the new year and this is my first post. What's been keeping me? Well, as the year ended last year a curve-ball caught and a breathe of fresh air has seen some serious behind-the-scenes work take place.

So without rambling, I have waited til now to blog. To share a little quote to carry through your day, week, year, rest of your life. Sometimes you don't know whether it's good luck or bad luck, but what you do in the interim without giving up surely counts; and let's the Universe know you're ready for the next big thing.

Make your habit a good one.

Happy New Year!

affirmation

Starting a fresh.

Hello.

{quote found in this here book}

i am grateful

I've thought it's about time to share some of my photos taken for the I am grateful challenge. It's funny (and a little cliche perhaps) how the simplest things really do bring you the most happiness. From the blessing of embarking on a brand new day, to picking veggies of an evening - for these simple pleasures you have to be grateful.

Morning : Waking to a Brand New Day #iamgrateful

Purchase : a box of mystery goodies from The Fancy #iamgrateful

Food : These delicious lo-carb protein bars. The perfect office snack! #iamgrateful

Routine : Picking up the BF, admiring the subtle festivities of Riparian Plaza #iamgrateful

Warmth : amazing phonecalls from my cousin Casey Staar #iamgrateful

Food : Sweet sister time. Priceless. #iamgrateful

Quiet time : Finishing The Book Thief #iamgrateful

Routine : Our first 'big'harvest #iamgrateful

Gift : Sunshine yellow lillies, from the Boyf. #iamgrateful

Weakness : Movember lasted a little longer than expected. Loves it. #iamgrateful

Excitement : Receiving more snail mail from the North Pole. #iamgrateful

Experience : My workspace. Flowers, art & design. #iamgrateful

Counting blessings.

Next instalment to come soon.

Happy Friday

X

amaze

Today, I had one of the most heart warming experiences. A returned phone call to my cousin and I'm greeted with;

"Tell me five words to describe what makes you amazing. Come on." 

A little startled, I proceed with the standard self-conscious; 

"Uh, I don't know... um..."

"Five words, come on!"

So, I began to think what makes me amazing... a little embarassing, self-praising but here's what I went with:

1. Red hair (standard, really)

2. Compassion

3. Love (naff perhaps, but true)

4. Hard working

and Casey prompted me with number 5. Creative, followed by a 

"Don't you feel amazing? You are amazing".

This was honestly one of the most unexpected phone calls, but truly made my day. And so after telling her just that and that she is amazing, I had to go and share the good vibes via sticky note to one of my work mates.

Warmth: Phone calls from my cousin #iamgrateful

I recommend be startled with such questions in the future.

Happy Thursday.

positivity

Keep it cool. Keep it tight.

{heart starter}

get on with that sh*t

Just a reminder. To self & FYI.

{hearts a-beating}

perception

I flipped to this page in my oracle this evening.

I'd say it's pretty spot on.

And sometimes it's nice, no matter how trivial you feel oracles or books of affirmation and enlightenment are, to open to a page that resonates with where you are at present in life.

tonight

It is December 18th, and it has been far too long between posts. Far too long. This evening, I have been to the cinemas with my sister to watch 'Arthur Christmas' in the true Christmas spirit that us Newby's truly harbour; and now - right this very moment, I am sitting on my couch, Christmas lights on, 'Must Love Dogs' on the television (now The Family Stone - Christmas again), sister watching rugged up on the floor, while I've been revisiting my whirlwind trip to New York City with a highlighter and my lonely planet City Guide.

It has been two weeks and three days since I've been back in Brisbane. It's surreal. It's been challenging, with much pining and a few tears, but overall trying to keep all those gorgeous moments and memories in the forefront of my mind as I've got back to the daily grind. You can see some of photos in my new york tab, here on my blog.

It's amazing how this year has flown... putting all the events and happenings into perspective and taking a little time to reflect and see how one's grown. This has been the most time I've had to just 'stop' in quite some time here at home. It's giving me a feeling of contentment, in a time that has been chaotic with work, emotion and that Christmas Shopping list. The Shopping List I can finally tick off - it's complete. But that's just it isn't it - 

'The Universe lets your heart expand and grow a little bigger with every trial and challenge.'

I have become a Godmother, I've been to New York and the USA for the very first time, I've fallen in-love, I travelled for Love, my Degree is just about done (paper in June 2012), I've moved apartment, my creative aspirations are slowly but surely coming closer to that reality I wish to grasp. I've been to weddings of Family and friends, had hours long phone calls with friends I haven't seen in years out of the blue, had friends visit from distant countries, and am about to reunite with another for New Year after far too long. But these are just a few of the notable moments of 2011 - Christmas is to come. The family will all be home. The Curries, The Newby's the cats and dog. Summer, the smell of home and the luxury of being all together at that marvellous time of year.

I'm a romantic, I know. I love Love. I believe it can bring out the best of You, and others to the forefront of existence and there should be more shared around. It brings out true character many so often repress. It will take to You places you never thought you'd go, let you feel things you thought were reserved for fairytales or to encourage the faint-hearted.

So without further ado, I'll dedicate this night, this post to the part of 2011 that has past and the best it's brought out in all of Us. To the things that have made you go 'Ahhh'. The things that inspired you to take on Life without fear, guns ablaze.

I'll keep them in my holster for now, but I hope you can sit back and reflect on the things that changed you for the better, brought out the best in you this year and that you make the most of the couple of weeks to come.

 Have a wonderful Sunday.

Sometimes maybe I get carried away, perhaps it's the dreamer, the lover, the romantic, but if for nothing else - you've got to jot those memories down.

sometimes

... we all need a little reminder.

Amen.

g'day

Well, what I really mean to say is 'good day' - as that is exactly what today has been.

A 10 hour work day, a walk to Racecourse Road, a Tarot reading (with a positive and promising future - grain of salt of course, but gotta love that), a relaxing evening at home, finishing the day with a little housekeeping before a novel in bed.

Nana? I think not.

Content - more than I have felt in quite some time.

Positive. Heck yes.

Why? Why not.

Second semester (and my last semester) begins next week - so life will be jam-packed from there on for the next six months study wise. Scary and exciting all at once. It's about time I've got to this point.

What has your Tuesday consisted of?

I do hope it was a happy one.

Here's to bright futures all 'round huh?

P.S. Did I tell you how much I love roast pumpkin?

M-m-mmmm!

a personal reminder

{sorry, I can't remember where I found it! Link me if you can.}

a little uplift

It's the way you think. That's your purpose. It's never been about what work you choose, what gifts you develop, or what niche you fill - let these be for your pleasure. 

Think as only you can think, which will lead to feelings that only you can feel, from which connections will be made, lives will be changed, and worlds will come tumbling into existence.


{a note from The Universe}

state your creative quest

This is mine.