Today I Scrapped!!

This page is created using Bons July Boy Kit...there was one rule with this one, we were not allowed to use the ugly dog side of the BG paper but I thought it was sooo cute I had to use it :)

The photo is of my son Jaryd doing his favourite thing - tormenting the dog!! "Jaryd put her down" are frequent words in this house when he comes to visit :)

I love this layout, the rubons and the distressing and the crazy sewing down the side, it really looks fabulous IRL!!

Big Life Update No. 2

Well I have been continuing my quest for internal happiness and contentment. That has lead me to taking on a 4 week massage course to complement my aromatherapy studies. This weekend will be my final class and I have to say it has been an amazing journey..not because of the massage (which I have not received but have been giving) but because of the interesting people I have met through this course. It never ceases to amaze me all the different types of people that make up the world and it is a part of this wonderful life that interests me to a large degree. Through this course I have been thinking about my next journey and I am trying to make a decision on further study, perhaps a university course in psychology or at the very least something in the health science field!! Need to do some serious thinking on this one!!

Ian & Jaryd's Birthday

These photos were taken July 10th as we celebrated Ians 50th and Jaryds 21st Birthday at Marlston Hill Chinese!!

Pemberton Trip May 09

A few photos of our very short break away in Pemberton for my Birthday in May!

My Garden

A few months ago I spent a bit of time working on my garden. This is the result, now it is a lovely place to be!! Still have a bit of work to do but at least there is some colour now :)

Rainy Saturday!!

I have been happily scrapping today, watching the rain and occasional hail through my scrap room window!! I have some beautiful oils burning today - bergamot, orange and ylang ylang - very uplifting!!

So here are my creations for today. Both layouts are from online classes at Bonsscraps.

Scentual Delight is from May taught by Sandie...this one is about something you are loving at the moment..no guesses for what that is for me :)

Flirty Girl is the June online class taught by Charm. I love this photo of Tara..it captures her personality so well, just look at the spark in her eyes!!

She scraps again!!

'The Hugo Sisters' was for the Paper of the Month challenge at Bons Scraps not entirely happy with it, I was trying for a Heritage feel!!
'First Tim Tam' is for the June Write Now challenge at Bons...challenge was set by the lovely Sandie...special moments!! I think you will agree that your first Tim Tam is definitely a special moment :)

Pampered Pooch?

For all of you that have a beloved Pooch that is pampered and spoiled or just loves to be part of the stylish crowd have a look here Spoil him/her with warm winter pj's, a stylish coat or a fashionable scarf to tie back their hair :) You will be rewarded with doggie love!!

Scrapping Again??

Well I have done one layout this weekend!!
This was the monthly sketch challenge at www.bonsscraps.com.au Peta was the sketch master this month!!

I would love to do more but my mojo just hasn't quite come back, I have three unfinished layouts on my scrap table!!!

I am trying to add 1hr of creativity everyday to my wellness plan, it is such an important part of wellbeing!!

I have completed my first assignment in my aromatherapy course and half way through the second one! My house smells devine with all the different oils I am burning :)

My daily routine goes something like this:

Morning - get out of bed light my burner with my chosen oils for the day, this could be to encourage creativity, mental clarity or uplifting and de-stressing. Then it's in the shower for a body brush with my selected oil. After showering I massage an oil blend in to my skin until I glow :) I then use a flannel to hot compress my face with a rejuvenating oil, then tone (another oil), then moisturise (you guessed it with another oil suited to my skin)

Evening - burn relaxing oils, have the occasional relaxing bath, meditate, go through my night time facial routine (same as morning but with night oils and no moisturising), brush my hair 100 times (to encourage growth and health), do a bit of light reading then off to sleep :)

Now I just need to add in the healthy meals, the creativity and presto I will be a new woman :)

New Age Me :)

Ok so I haven't blogged for a while but I have made a very big turning point in my life (well I think so anyway)! (shows what turning 46 does to a person)

I am now an empty nester (mixed feelings here) I am very happy for the kids as they have a lovely little place and they are very happy being independent!!

So with all this space and time to myself I have a few big projects on the go!
A light has turned on in my brain to tell me happiness comes from within and that I am the only one who can create my happiness - profound eh! So I have been busy reading some very enlightening books and working on projects that have been neglected in my life for a very long time!!

I have finally got off my behind and put in a vege/herb garden that I have been wanting for so long. The caterpillars are eating my broccoli but I don't care as it is such a good feeling to have accomplished a goal!! I have also been trying to colour up the garden and make it a more pleasant place to be! Those hungry caterpillars have eaten my marigolds but such is life in a garden :)

I am also finally paying some attention to my poor neglected house, I am putting in the little touches that will make this house my home!! Another of my profound ideas that I need to appreciate and be grateful for what I have in my life instead of longing for something I don't have!!

Another area of my life I have decided to work on is my brain and to that end I am starting a course in Aromatherapy. I have always loved oils and natural scents and been a big believer in their healing/therapeutic properties!!

I guess what I am trying to achieve is a balance in my life, now some things have taken a back seat such as my scrapping but once I find that happy medium I will have the time to pursue all the important areas of my life!!

Mini Album

Below are the pictures of the mini album I finished today! This mini album was a class taught by Sandie at Just Scrapbooking. Thanks to Sandie for an awesome class and thanks to Jordie for running it :)

Mini Album

Butterfly Wonder

A few weekends ago while Ian was home we went out for a drive. We stopped to have breakfast in Brunswick Junction (we won't go any further on that!) and while eating I noticed across the road at the top of the trees, heaps of butterfiles hovering around! Needless to say out came my camera and these are the shots!!

Charlotte was my first photo subject after I received my new camera for Christmas!!
I grew very fond of her over the few days of the photo shoot :) She is gone now much to the relief of my family!!

Charlotte's Web

BIG YEAR COMING UP!!

Just a few of our planned escapes this year:

The girls and I are going to this in February

Ian an I are off here in March

I have Bons Retreat in Melbourne in August :)

And last but not least check this out

27 days touring Europe in August, Ian and I will be spending our Anniversary in PARIS

2009 The Year of Change

I have decided to follow the trend and choose one word to sum up my hopes for 2009!

That word is CHANGE: to alter or make different; to quit one state for another (although I don't think this is literally lol); to convert; to become different.......

For me to realise my goals I need to CHANGE: change my perceptions, change my fears for calm and rationality, for these fears hold me back and keep me from living the life I dream of, change my comfort zone...just a little or if I'm brave a whole lot!

My new quote really sums up the way I mean to take on this year of 2009!

Another favourite :)

I created this one using the November Boy kit from Bons...her kits are awesome if you get the chance pop over to Bonsscraps and check them out. The December boy kit is delicious!!!

My favourite layout

This layout was from a Bonsscrap CC challenge - lift the Boss

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