Thursday, 8 November 2012

COURAGE

I attended a seminar yesterday that focused on courage..doing things you may not feel comfortable with, in order to get where you want to go.  The presenter was Margie Worrell.

Margie encourages us to 1. identify where were wanted to go or what we wanted to achieve   2. take the first step out of our comfort zone and 3. see where the ride takes us.

This covers all aspects of your life ...love.. career... education etc.

Below are Margies  10 Commandments of Courage.


FIRSTLY - DREAM BIG. Trust Yourself    
No matter what happens, you can handle it.  You are capable of more than you
think you are. Really!

II. Question Assumptions   
Don’t hang on to beliefs that no longer serve you. The only limits you have are
those you’ve convinced yourself of.  Assumptions are the death of possibilities.

III. Do What’s Right 
Be true to yourself above everything else…however inconvenient or difficult.
Integrity is the only path upon which you’ll never get lost.  

IV. Stop Complaining   
You can’t solve your problems by whining about them. Focus your energy on what
you want, not on what you don’t; on what you can do, no on what you can’t. 

V. Think Bigger 
Refuse to settle for mediocrity.  Set your sights high and know that if you can
dream it, you can do it. All great accomplishments first begin in the imagination.

VI. Resist Conformity   
Don’t let others’ opinions run your life and surrender to conformity. Express your
individuality. Be your own person. Forge your own path. 

VII. Speak Up 
You get what you tolerate. If there’s something you really want to say, chances are
someone really needs to hear it. Be courageous in your conversations.  

VIII. Don’t Quit  
Success demands perseverance.  Adversity builds resilience. Setbacks are 
opportunities to show the universe what you’re made of.  Press on.

IX. Say No   
Say no to the good to make room for the great.  Refuse to succumb to people
pleasing at the expense of your own sanity and fulfillment.

X. Take Action  
Life rewards those who take action in the presence of their fear and refuse to give in
to self doubt . Nothing great has ever been achieved without an element of risk. So
feel your fear and do it anyway! Fortune favors the bold. 

I have a dream ........... what's your dream?

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

PHOTO A DAY


I recently started following a blog http://fatmumslim.com.au/... a lovely gentle blog about everyday things, ‘living life inspired’.  Chantelle – the blogger – has this great ‘competition’ ‘Photo a day’. 




I have submitted two photos so far and hopefully my creativity will begin to rise and I can snap more.

My something starting with C was 'Cactus in the CBD'




My colour – 'Surf craft at Ocean Grove Beach'.

Wednesday, 31 October 2012

High School Muck Up Style




It's Victorian high school final examination time.  All the final year students are sitting their first exam this morning; English.

Last week, when I was in the Melbourne CBD, I saw groups of students dressed up for their traditional ‘muck up’ day.

They loved having their pictures taken!  I loved their costumes!




Tuesday, 30 October 2012

STREET STYLE #1 MELBOURNE CBD


Melbourne Australia is renowned for its fashion and penchant for black.  

Yes, we Melbournains are fond of black, but it is what we do with it that counts.  

On a beautiful day in the CBD there were people wearing...

black boots...

 black jackets and pants...


and all black....

and they all reflected what a beautiful day it was.

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

LAST DAY OF HIGH SCHOOL BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

I went to a High School Graduation Ceremony this week.  The several of the girls at the school rewrote the words to the much loved Bohemian Rhapsody.

I thought for a laugh I would share the new lyrics with you.
 
Many thanks to Nat and her poet crew from Mentone Girls Grammar School for the new lyrics.


To be sung to the tune of Bohemian Rhapsody (of course!)

Monday, 22 October 2012

DECOR IDEAS #3:2012


Sometimes the simpler something is, the more appealing it can be.

Rag rugs take me way back to my school days where we learned to ‘weave’ in art classes.  Everyone had to make a small sampler rag rug.  

I was not impressed with the placemat-sized rag rug I made out of old brown pantyhose. 

So ... I never liked rag rugs until I saw this one. 



I have previously posted about the creativity of the designers at the Ghanda store in Torquay, Victoria.  

They took 4 rag rugs, sewed them together and tied extra ribbons and bows on it to personalise it as a 'shag rag'.  It looked just beautiful.  It has inspired me to revisit the whole weaving thing.

I also love the decor in this florist on Bay St in Sandringham, Victoria.  Wall art combined with box shelving/frames. 


It would make great outdoor room art ..... with a rag rug on the floor!

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Point Lonsdale and Point Addis, Victoria


How beautifully does the roof of this life saving club at Point Lonsdale on the Victorian Bellarine Peninsula mimic the surf?

Walking around this area is just gorgeous, The surf (and surfers- cute),  views of cliffs,nearby Port Philip Bay, lighthouses, rock platforms.  It takes you far away.


Another beautiful view, this time from the Point Addis Aboriginal trail, near Anglesea Victoria.  

I love going to my 'sea change' as often as I can.  There is something about the local wild beauty that is good for my psyche.  I breathe it in and feel released and inspired to be all I can be.

(Not to mention all the walking being good for me in other ways!)