I Love.....Part 16

Well here we are at the last day of August and the last day of my "I Love" list. Yes, there are many more things that I love other than the ones I mentioned, but they are for other posts. I have really enjoyed making a conscious effort to think of things I love. It's a great feeling to really recognise and think of what makes me smile. As I mentioned at the beginning of August my "Medicine Wheel" message for the month was "Awakening" and in a few areas of my life I certainly had an awakening this month. They are a bit personal to discuss here but I have to say this month I have realized some now obvious parts of my life that weren't working and need to be changed. Now not only do we move into September but also into Spring- what will September bring me and what will my theme be?

I Love.....Part 15

Today Shane and I went to the annual "Wattle Festival" in Hurstbridge. As I have mentioned before I do love a good festival, fair, market etc. and even though the big black clouds loomed overhead it was quite a pleasant day. There were also quite a few things there that I love like .............

Steam Trains

Colour

Quilts

Paella

Horse and Cart

and of course Wattle.

I Love.....Part 14

"I Love Quotes"

I have always loved quotes, I have kept a notepad for years where I jot down any quotes that touch me. Last night I came across a quote that made me feel warm and fuzzy.

This one is definitely going into my notepad.

"A Laugh is a Smile that Bursts"

I Love.....Part 13

This probably will not be a surprise to many people, but "I Love Being Creative". Last night I participated in a "Resin Jewellery" class. I have wanted to have a try at resin for quite a while as I have seen some really nice pieces. They were also quite expensive and I wanted to see just how much the pieces would really cost to make. There were only four students so we really got our monies worth out of the teacher. I certainly wasn't disappointed with the evening, the process was quite easy and you really don't know the result you will get until you take your masterpiece out of the mould. Now I know my pieces aren't earth shattering but I am really happy with them.

I Love.....Part 12

Tonight I am going to start of with something I don't really love and I can almost hear the moan from all my female friends out there at the sight of this photo. Yes it was my time to have a mammogram!!! I have had them for many many years as I have a family history of breast cancer. My Mum was a breast cancer survivor of 28 years. She was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 68 and luckily for all of us stayed around until she was 91. Shane actually asked me this time what it was like having this xray. It is really hard to explain to anyone who hasn't been through this wonderful experience, all I can say is just think of pancakes.

Now after that I really have to finish off with something I love. Those close to me often pick on me for doing classes in anything and everything. I just love learning something new, even if I don't use that skill for years afterwards, I just love the feeling it gives me to learn new stuff. Tomorrow night I am doing a class in Resin Jewellery and I am looking forward to sharing my creation with you all.

I Love.....Part 11

One of my favorite outings is to go to markets. That's why my I love for today is "I Love Markets". I'm not fussy, it can be either a craft market, a food market, a trash and treasure market, really any sort of market. Any time I am visiting anywhere different either locally in another state or overseas I will always check out any markets that may be happening while I am visiting. I don't even have to buy anything at the market, it is just such a great experience checking out all the variety on the stands, smells, sights and of course the people.
I must admit some markets I have been to have really challenged me smell wise. One such market is the local market in Denpasar in Bali. I really love visiting this market but the lower level where all the meat, vegetables and spices are is quite overpowering, but because it is such a great experience I just cover my nose and soak up the sights. Shane and I visited the Flemington Craft Market this morning and it certainly did not fall into the smelly category at all. The smells of the "Profiteroles", "Paella", "Salt and Pepper Calamari" and heaps more were absolutely yummy. Then there was the relaxing smell of the "Vanilla Soy Candles" and flowers. 

What a lovely way to spend a morning.