Sunday, November 25, 2012

HOLIDAY

Holiday Celebrate
Holiday Celebrate

[Chorus:]

If we took a holiday
Took some time to celebrate
Just one day out of life
It would be, it would be so nice..... 

 

Thanks Madonna,  a holiday is just what we need and it's almost time to head to beautiful Bali, specifically the artistic and cultural hub of Ubud.



Image courtesy Lonely Planet




Ubud, is located  in central Bali and is far removed from the drunken bikini scene of  the beachside Kuta area. We thought it would be nice to head to the hills as we are so spoilt with beautiful beaches  here in QLD.

My sons won't mind, as long WiFi is available, (LOL where isn't it these days?), they will be happy. I have checked the weather forecast and it will be a steamy 32 degrees most days and a balmy 24 in the evenings. Some rain is forecast but we are traveling before the wet season and I believe that when it rains in Ubud,in the wet season,  it really rains.  

As we are away for 10 days we will travel with carry on baggage, that's 7 kilos per person. In my opinion travelling light with carry on baggage is the only way to go. All the hassle and frustration of lost bags and waiting at the baggage carousel are eliminated, not to mention the lugging around of heavy bags. Mind you, it's easier to do in a hot climate as you don't need as many clothes and who really cares if you wear the same T-shirt three times in one week? Less is more and strategic packing is the key.

Having said that, coming home will be a different story. I have bought 2 checked in bag allowances for the return trip, these days you pay for everything.  My main plan is to purchase lots of beautiful, locally made Batik. A Batik class has also been suggested so that is something to think about.

That is all for now and my next post will be from be from Ubud, Bali -the Isle of the Gods.


Monday, November 12, 2012

HARVEST


Aubergine, eggplant, brinjal, whatever  you want to call  it - I love it.

I love the fruit and I love the colour. Aubergine sounds a little more fancy and whether it's baked, stewed, roasted, grilled or steamed it's divine.




 
An abundant vege garden takes a lot of work, a lot of water and a lot f mulch.  It's been very dry here for months and it's a case of survival of the fittest in my garden right now. The Aubergines are doing fine as are my Paw-Paws. They are only small but they are tasty and if  they stay on the tree too long possums or bats will get them before I do.
 



My 21 Day Meditation Challenge is now into day 8. I feel good, I practice my guided mediation each day and sometimes a little more.

My life is filled with abundance and I give thanks for the richness of my life - esp the Aubergines and plentiful paw -paws!
         

   

Saturday, November 3, 2012

NOVEMBER



This week I have been finishing off bits n pieces of cotton/jersey stuff.



  I have come to the conclusion that this is not going to be low maintenance friendship. Sometimes it can take awhile to get to know someone so  I will persevere for a while and see have happens.

Meanwhile I have a pile of mending and alterations that is growing every day and I need to attend to that. If only I could access my sewing basket....

No obstacles to where CoCo wants to be.

Monday I start Deepak Chopra's 21 Day Meditation challenge. As a long term meditater I welcome this challenge. My personal practice is quite generic so it's always good to refresh and renew.

So many people say they don't have "time" to meditate. Rubbish! That's an excuse not a reason, it's just like brushing your teeth twice a day you just do it - just for a little longer.

Please join me

https://www.chopracentermeditation.com/Bestsellers/LandingPage.aspx?BookId=172

 
My meditation style