Well, I logged in here tonight with the full intention of having a bit of a whinge. Moving + trying to save + working flat out + sole parenting = bloody HARD.
Ah well. But you know, as I started to type out my whinge (yes, I would've written a hell of a lot more than the above), I realised that whingeing is not really going to get anything done (and I have so much to get done!). And to be honest, I'm the type who doesn't feel better when I whinge (I wish I did). Instead, I find that when I whinge, I just feel like whingeing even more.
So I thought I'd concentrate on a couple of little things that made me smile in the last week:
1. I've packed up my kitchen AND found a block of chocolate that I'd forgotten about at the back of my pantry (and not even past its "best before" date!).
2. I found $10 inside one of my winter jackets.
3. We've had GORGEOUS days and rainy nights. In fact, here at the ONC, its still green! I can't remember the last time its looked so green at this time of the year. The dams are currently at 98% capacity....and again, I can't remember the last time this has happened. I've lived with "drought" for so long that seeing so much green (that's natural) always lifts my spirits. (I really should take a pic).
4. I spent a fantastic day at the beach with my children. The coast carries some pretty conflicting memories for me. Spending the day there swimming and hanging out with good friends was not only a well-needed rest from the packing but also very healing. I will probably take the children back to the coast in a few weeks time when I finally do move.
My children at the south coast. Is it just me, or aren't Aussie beaches beautiful?
Anyway, just writing the above has put a smile on my face so I'm off to pack one more box before I head off to bed.
I wish you all a good week ahead.
8 comments:
I'm one of those who feels better after a rant. I like your way of looking at the positives better though.
Good on you for looking at the positives! And some hugs because I can just imagine how hard it is for you atm.
Forgotten chocolate!? I'm impressed.
Beach weather is gorgeous at present, not too hot and the colours very Summer-like.Yes our beaches are amazing, aren't we lucky.
Go well.
Must be time for me to look at a map... I thought Canberra isn't close to any beaches? Or maybe I'm very wrong!
Thanks all! Well, my day today is looking up I have to say.
Jay - lol - no Canberra is 2.5 hours away from the coast. So its an easy day drive there and back (from an Aussie viewpoint anyway). I do get told often that we have very strange concepts on what's "too far away".
Eileen, Glad that you and the kids got down to the coast on the weekend.
It was great meeting you last week.
Good on you for not doing the rant. You are doing an incredible job. So glad you got to the coast. Ask for help any time you need - we are always here for you. x
I received a wonderful surprise in the mail today!
I was gobsmacked to say the least.
What a thoughtful thing to do. I will make good use of your gifts and will show you what I will do with the fabric sometime soon. Its Fabulous!!
The tray is already being used by my boys, albeit with a cloth!
THANK YOU Eilleen.
Good luck with your new home.
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