One Sparkly Life

A belated post wrapping up the year that was 2014. I mentioned it a little previously that 2014 started well but July to Dec was a pretty challenging time for me and my family all round. From work pressure and family grief by the time 31 Dec rolled around I was more than happy to say goodbye. On reflection there were some happy points but the last 6 months have been one big stress. I learned a lot about myself, my colleagues, my family and my friends along the way. I learnt to listen to my inner voice and trust myself.  I also learnt that your true friends will be there for you through these times and that some people have their own agenda and will step on anyone in their way. That was a hard lesson for me to learn as I trust people and believe in their good nature all the time. I am by no means "pollyanna" about things but I do believe that people are inherently good and not evil. This last year has shown me evil side of human nature. A side of some people I never thought ...

I have always been one for setting goals and dreams and targets but it has only been over the last few years that I have solidified these and made a more permanent reminder of the things I want to achieve by setting actual written goals. It's been great having a friend share the passion for achieving things with me and keep me on track. While she doesn't necessarily help me achieve every goal, her unswerving support has certainly kept me on track and most importantly made me accountable for every one I put on paper.  2013 was a big year for me. Lots of ups and downs. I set me goals back in February and felt like I only really looked at them again in July. So it was a great surprise to me that when I looked at them again in December that I realised I had nearly ticked them all off. I believe this is the power of the subconscious and that I had set such important goals that I was working towards them every day without even really thinking about them. Write it down, make it ...

A look back at the year that was. A snapshot from each month January     Staying Home - Relaxing and Baking February Eating Out - Camp out with friends and Valentine's Picnic   March Summer Events - Music Festivals and Beaches April Dreams - Believing and moving house May   Wonder - Wonderland Events & Autumn Leaves June Staying In - Watching the weather and Kitchen disasters July Family - Picnic Day & Bastille August Relaxing - Balcony & Brunch September Travel - Fiji and Sydney October Fundraising Events - Deni Ute Muster & Walk to Cure Diabetes November Travel - Travel Food & Wineries December Dreams and Resolutions How did your year shape up? Could you pick just two photos to sum up each month? xxx