Ella // Spinning plates in the circus tent at the Castle Hill Show
Lucas // Into everything. Time to up the baby proofing stakes! Nothing is safe.
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Sunday 9 March 2014
The year of the horse
I didn't write down any new years resolutions this year, but in my mind there were certain things that I wanted to achieve. Mostly I just wanted 2014 to be a year of action instead of procrastination and doubt.
Since I was pregnant with Ella I had been saying that I wanted to start doing yoga, but I never ever did it. Mainly because the times that classes were on were never suitable but also probably because I was being lazy to an extent. But at the beginning of the year I started.
During my first class, my teacher (who is Russian) took us through meditation at the start of the class and talked a little about the Year of the Horse. The year of the blue wooden horse according to the Russians. With closed eyes I listened to her talk about how the Chinese believe that to ride a horse one must just run and jump on from the rear, take control and go! The minute she said that, I knew that that's exactly how I wanted to approach 2014. No fear, just jumping straight in and moving forward. So that, essentially has become my mantra.
I am loving my yoga classes. Not only is it good for my mind, I am already starting to see benefits to my body. I feel a lot stronger and have also started to lose a little bit more of that baby weight (I still have about 5 kilos to lose in order to get back to my weight before I had Lucas). The only thing I am not digging about the class is the older gentleman who sits opposite me each week wearing a pair of tiny footy shorts and underwear which should have gone in the bin a year ago because there is little to no elastic in them whatsoever. I've seen things that one should never have to see whist in the lotus pose! Thankfully the class is teaching me how to clear my mind of all the meaningless noise that floats around in my head and any glimpses of things that I don't necessarily wish to see aren't really registering any more, although when I get home each night Tim never fails to ask me how my old mate is and we have a little chuckle together.
I've also been making a very conscious effort to declutter the house. I am a bit of a hoarder if I am honest with myself. I find it difficult to part with things that I've had for a long time, even if it's something that I don't use any more. I just got so sick of seeing 'things' everywhere and the house looking so untidy even after being tidied that I knew I had to do something about it. It's getting easier and easier for me to part with things now and I am happy to say that the house is looking so much cleaner and I am keeping on top of everything so it doesn't go back to it's former state. I feel so much more organised now in all aspects of my life. I wish I'd committed to this sooner.
The other major thing that I wanted to focus on this year was my cake decorating. I've been decorating cakes for many years now. I'm completely self taught and have been really proud of what I have achieved but there has always been some doubt in my head as to my talent and so I haven't taken it any further than if a friend asked for a birthday cake then I would make it. Even though people have always told me that I should start a business I've been too scared and made excuses as to why I couldn't or why it wouldn't work. But I've bitten the bullet, I started my business (well I'm in the process of doing it all legitimately) and it's been great! I've had at least one order per week (this is the reason why I have been so absent on here lately) which I am so happy about and interest from people just keeps coming my way. I started a Facebook page to showcase my cakes and I continue to get lots of interest from week to week. It's really gratifying to see people like and appreciate my work, it's really boosted my confidence. I'm not making a great deal of money from it at this point but I am working really hard to build it up and try to make it successful. It's now or never!
Another arm of the business that I wanted to focus on was event styling and although I haven't had too much time to work on that side of it yet because of the cake decorating workload, I am really looking forward to delving into that. I am doing the styling for a wedding coming up in April and I can't tell you how excited I am about that. I really feel like it could be the start of something new and exciting for me. I did a site inspection with the bride yesterday and the venue is amazing. I feel like a kid on christmas morning whenever I think about it.
Anyway, I know we're three months into the year already (I meant to write this back in January…), but I just wanted to acknowledge all of these things and also give myself a little pat on the back. I certainly feel like I've jumped onto that horse and have grabbed the reigns with gusto and the wind in my face feels really good.
(Photo Credit)
During my first class, my teacher (who is Russian) took us through meditation at the start of the class and talked a little about the Year of the Horse. The year of the blue wooden horse according to the Russians. With closed eyes I listened to her talk about how the Chinese believe that to ride a horse one must just run and jump on from the rear, take control and go! The minute she said that, I knew that that's exactly how I wanted to approach 2014. No fear, just jumping straight in and moving forward. So that, essentially has become my mantra.
I am loving my yoga classes. Not only is it good for my mind, I am already starting to see benefits to my body. I feel a lot stronger and have also started to lose a little bit more of that baby weight (I still have about 5 kilos to lose in order to get back to my weight before I had Lucas). The only thing I am not digging about the class is the older gentleman who sits opposite me each week wearing a pair of tiny footy shorts and underwear which should have gone in the bin a year ago because there is little to no elastic in them whatsoever. I've seen things that one should never have to see whist in the lotus pose! Thankfully the class is teaching me how to clear my mind of all the meaningless noise that floats around in my head and any glimpses of things that I don't necessarily wish to see aren't really registering any more, although when I get home each night Tim never fails to ask me how my old mate is and we have a little chuckle together.
I've also been making a very conscious effort to declutter the house. I am a bit of a hoarder if I am honest with myself. I find it difficult to part with things that I've had for a long time, even if it's something that I don't use any more. I just got so sick of seeing 'things' everywhere and the house looking so untidy even after being tidied that I knew I had to do something about it. It's getting easier and easier for me to part with things now and I am happy to say that the house is looking so much cleaner and I am keeping on top of everything so it doesn't go back to it's former state. I feel so much more organised now in all aspects of my life. I wish I'd committed to this sooner.
The other major thing that I wanted to focus on this year was my cake decorating. I've been decorating cakes for many years now. I'm completely self taught and have been really proud of what I have achieved but there has always been some doubt in my head as to my talent and so I haven't taken it any further than if a friend asked for a birthday cake then I would make it. Even though people have always told me that I should start a business I've been too scared and made excuses as to why I couldn't or why it wouldn't work. But I've bitten the bullet, I started my business (well I'm in the process of doing it all legitimately) and it's been great! I've had at least one order per week (this is the reason why I have been so absent on here lately) which I am so happy about and interest from people just keeps coming my way. I started a Facebook page to showcase my cakes and I continue to get lots of interest from week to week. It's really gratifying to see people like and appreciate my work, it's really boosted my confidence. I'm not making a great deal of money from it at this point but I am working really hard to build it up and try to make it successful. It's now or never!
Another arm of the business that I wanted to focus on was event styling and although I haven't had too much time to work on that side of it yet because of the cake decorating workload, I am really looking forward to delving into that. I am doing the styling for a wedding coming up in April and I can't tell you how excited I am about that. I really feel like it could be the start of something new and exciting for me. I did a site inspection with the bride yesterday and the venue is amazing. I feel like a kid on christmas morning whenever I think about it.
Anyway, I know we're three months into the year already (I meant to write this back in January…), but I just wanted to acknowledge all of these things and also give myself a little pat on the back. I certainly feel like I've jumped onto that horse and have grabbed the reigns with gusto and the wind in my face feels really good.
(Photo Credit)
10/52
Ella // Nanny and poppy took her to the farm this weekend. She looks so peaceful sitting next to the creek just watching the water.
Lucas // The weather was so nice this weekend so we took advantage and spent as much time outdoors as we could. He just loves scrunching the grass and dirt up in his little fists.
Linking up with Jodi from Practicing Simplity
Sunday 2 March 2014
9/52
Ella // Just walking the stroller in her pyjamas at 6am - as you do…
Lucas // He's just learned to pull himself up to stand and boy does he think that's a clever trick, particularly at 2am in his cot (and 3am, and 5am)
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