If we were having coffee I would tell you how dramatically my life has changed since our last coffee catch-up 5 weeks ago. My son has moved to Japan to be with his finance, I have resigned from my job, taking a month off before returning to casual nursing and this week it was confirmed that my husband has a new job in Newcastle, the city I grew up in. Life is definitely moving forward and the future looks bright.
If we were having coffee I would tell you about the great, wet weekend my husband, son, daughter and I spent together in the Hunter Valley before he left for Japan. The villa I rented contained a slow combustion fire place, so, despite the cold and wet we were toasty warm. I had kept this a secret from my husband to add to give him a surprise. He was so excited that he didn’t stop playing with it all weekend. The fact that he didn’t have to chop the wood made his day even better. The cabins were in wine country and had resident kangaroos that roamed around the property. The photos below are from our verandah and we thought one of the kangaroos even had a joey in her pouch, however, because it was too wet we couldn’t get any closer. What do you think?
If we were having coffee I would tell you that since we last meet my blog has turned 2. I can’t believe how much I have learnt and grown since I joined the blogging community. This time 2 years ago I think I was still struggling to have 7 followers and now I have over 700 and fortunately they continue to grow daily. My goal by Christmas is to have over 1,000, which I think is doable if I keep chipping blogging away. My goal for my 3rd blogiversary is to have had 50,000 views. As this is just over double what I am now on, it may be a tall order, but hey reach for the stars I say.
If we were having coffee I would tell you that since I resigned from my managers position, I have enjoyed having no stress and getting back into my blogging regularly. I don’t think I realised the impact the stress was having on me until I stopped and literally felt my body relax. Every time people see me now they are commenting on how good I am looking and how it is nice to see me smile again.
If we were having coffee I would tell you how grateful I am to A Momma’s View for choosing my poem on understanding as one of her pick’s of the week. It has helped me develop my confidence in my new skill of poetry writing. Stop by and visit her blog if you get the chance it definitely worth a look.
If we were having coffee I would tell you how nice it was last Saturday to share an Aussie BBQ with my son and close family and friends just hours before he left the country to start his new adventure in Japan. Sharing stories and future plans is great bonding experience and with the ease of travel these days nowhere is far away.
If we were having coffee I would tell you about the beautiful flowers I got from my staff after leaving work. They were so heavy and take pride of place on the table behind my desk, bringing a smile to my face daily.
If we were having coffee I would tell you that my daughter’s birthday seems like it was months ago, however in reality, it was only 3 weeks ago. Because everyone was busy, it was extended over the week and celebrated many times with some intimate gathering of family and friends at the times everyone was available.
If we were having coffee I would ask you what you have been up to since we last met. Has your world been calmer or crazier than mine? Let me know in the comments.
Wow on your son moving to Japan! Have you been there before? Congrats on your retirement and yes less stress is ALWAYS BETTER! That little get away you had with Kangaroos close by sounds delightful, thanks for sharing your life! Mine is between crazy and calm 🙂
It’s all happening. I also plan on finishing the editing of my book while on my time off. It’s been too long in the making.
What an absolutely amazing time in your life 🙂 I hope you enjoy every moment of it! (Nice to “meet” you, BTW!)
I love that the future is changing in surprising and unknown ways. I also love meeting and getting to know my fellow bloggers through weekend coffee share.
Very best of luck in your new lifestyle.
Thank you. I am sure it will provide many new challenges and great coffee moments.
You inspire me, you know.. Thank you for doing that!
Thank you I think we work well together inspiring each other.
How exciting that your son has moved to Japan. Now you must visit 😀
Definitely the big question is when can we fit it in.
You sounds relax and happy. We don’t always know that overworking. Good luck with the changes going on with your life. It was hard for me to see the kangaroos.
I know. Pity it wasn’t raining so much so the question will never be answered.
It sounds like you’ve had a busy but fulfilling time these past few weeks! That’s wonderful. May it continue to be so.
Life is full of surprises. I am excited to be open to the opportunities arising.
Thank you. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. I couldn’t have planned that if I had tried.
Great to hear that life is less stressful and that your family is moving onwards and upwards…a point you may want to remind your watchers off, with reference to boosting your hits, is for those like me that have email subscriptions to make the effort to click the link and actually go to the site to read a post so that the counter gets the hit…it’s only just dawned on me that I have been doing the blogs a subscribe to a disservice by not doing this…
That was me…sorry…didn’t realise I was still on under another login (secret identity – don’t tell 🙂 …
Your secret is safe with me
Thanks for that. I wasn’t aware of that but it does make sense. I am sure there is a lot I am yet to learn about blogging and WordPress.
We don’t live far from you..just down the M1 on the Central Coast. two of my cousins had their weddings in the Hunter Valley last year but unfortunately we were so busy, they were both very fleeting trips.
Living in Japan, sounds interesting. I’d find the cultural aspects really fascinating but the idea of so many people in such a small space, would be difficult for me. I found Paris claustrophobic. I love sitting on our local beach all by myself and being surrounded by the sand and ocean and simply space. That said, it’s really enriching to experience other cultures and put yourself out of your comfort zone. I lived in Germany for 8 months when I was younger with very basic command of the language and I’m so glad I did it. The experience of a life time…especially as we’ve been grounded with kids for the last 12 years.
xx Rowena
Its a small world. Yes I agree spending time in a different culture certainly opens your eyes and makes more self reliant as you realise life isn’t easy and sometimes you just have to trust yourself.
Travel definitely proves what you’re made of!
It has certainly been busy in your household life seem quite exciting. I am so happy for you that traffic of followers is growing by the day, that is an achievement and is also evidence of how good the content of your posts are. Wish you the best in the future especially that blogging is becoming worthwhile for you.
Thank you it has definitely not been an easy journey but I think thorough it all I have developed a style that works for me and fortunately my blogging community gets my different way of looking at the world.
I would say ” Let’s do coffee!”. ? I truly enjoyed this!
Kind regards and many changes happening here too – K
Looking forward to more chats and coffee in the blogisphere. Exciting times ahead.