why hello there winter

Winter in Australia.  It doesn’t really exude ideas of snow capped mountains and rugging up in all the winter warmer fashion – especially for here in Queensland.

But it is my favourite time of the year in Queensland.  Mainly because its the only time it feels like its not Summer.  I swear I’m living in the wrong state though – Summer is my least favourite weather!

But Winter 2017 means that 5 months of the year is already gone.  Summer and Autumn gone!  And its been a wonderfully happy filled, busy, roller coaster of a time – that feels like its literally happened in only 2 months, not 5!

It’s been a time where I’ve learnt to really listen to my inner self and stop if I feel things are getting too much or too busy.  Things don’t have to be hectic and exhausting all the time – life is too short to not enjoy it.  This came in the form of taking a break from full time study.
I’ve recognised more than ever the importance of a God first life.  Where putting Him first makes everything else flow and so much easier.  The constant reminder of you are not your own strength, you have His strength, is an instant comfort.
I’ve been reminded about the importance of quality time with my husband and how easy it is to get into routine without making set, non distracted time with each other.  Our time has been in the way of board game time  (the game Splendor is a really fun game for two) or in walks to local coffee shops.
Finally, I’ve realised a lot of hard work goes into cooking a whole lamb. Even though I wasn’t the one cooking it, just being a part of my husband doing it was exhausting enough!

So bring on Winter.  Where the days are short, the skies so much more blue and the cuddles and sleep ins that much better!

currently

Things have been a little hectic around these parts lately and has left little time for this little space of mine.

September has been big work events, family weekend away to the beach, a funeral, awards nights, late work days, a wedding, sore necks and backs, church kids and a whole lot of trying to eat clean!  Exhausting!!!

But lately I’ve been deliberately trying to slow things down.  Finish work on time.  Clear the weekends to spend at home.  Stop the to do lists and just DO.

Its a work in progress….but its progress…so I’m happy to just go with it at the moment 🙂

Currently things are looking okay;

Laughing at > the truth of this meme and its accuracy to my husband 😉

Eating > all things healthy.  It’s so easy to not eat the right foods, but I find when we have fresh food in our fridge and fruit to snack on, we are much more well behaved.  Tonights dinner was a Morning Glory stir fry with brown rice. One of my favourite recipes and you can see it here!

Wearing > striped purple and white pyjamas and an old shirt that was my dear dads 🙂 its a mid week slop fest in this household haha!

Feeling > tired.  But i’m sick of feeling tired so I’m trying to push through and be thankful for the life that surrounds me!

Needing > my osteo appointment.  I put my back out just between my shoulder blades a week ago and its just not right!  Happy to have full movement back now with being able to turn left again – hooray!

Working on > quality time with the husband.  Computers and phones have gotten the best of us lately and we’ve been blanking out at the end of the day.  We need to intentionally stop and talk to each other – without the distractions!

Loving on > this clever idea for indoor self watering herb garden!

[currently] at the end of the day

  
A quiet Tuesday night, babysitting sleeping nieces and I’m glad it’s the end of the day and it’s time to just sit and tune out!  So here is what’s been happening lately in my little world. 

Listening
To the sound of rain falling on the roof and lovely silence.  

Eating
The health blitz continues. Eating lots of fruits and veges and we now eat more vegetarian meals than we ever have since I met my husband haha!  

Drinking
Coconut water. Can’t get enough of it at the moment. I feel a headache coming on and it just helps so much instead of reaching for the Panadol like I usually do!

Wearing
Well, right now I’m wearing grey track pants, a black top and apricot cardigan. It’s lovely and cold here. But obsessed with jackets at the moment!

Feeling
Tired. I love how involved we are with church, friends, family – but feeling a bit exhausted lately.  Think we need a holiday away from it all to recharge! Got the mid year tired blues!

Weather
Lovely and cool, though I wish Brisbane weather was even colder! Winter is my favorite season and our 20 degree (68F). 

Wanting
A new pair of jeans and tempted to buy my first pair of jeggings!

Needing
A massage. Sitting at a desk all day does nothing good for my neck and back! 

Thinking
Thinking about all the clothes I have to fold at home!  Oh the joys of domestic life – it never happens by itself!

Hope you are all having a fabulous week!