tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post2854135509185974224..comments2024-03-01T15:02:07.178+11:00Comments on Good Things*: Something's Gotta Give...(and Other Post-Easter Realisations)ejorpinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-38038473741135941982012-04-21T05:39:30.097+10:002012-04-21T05:39:30.097+10:00I've been going through some boring/frustratin...I've been going through some boring/frustrating stuff recently too ... With a bit of "WTF am I doing over here?" added in too. But colour keeps me happy, so I put some pics on my blog to cheer myself up! http://alifelessdigital.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/i-heard-a-bus-shelter-singing/Lorrainehttp://alifelessdigital.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-35608827034123422512012-04-20T08:56:36.353+10:002012-04-20T08:56:36.353+10:00Finding something you enjoy is definitely the key ...Finding something you enjoy is definitely the key to my successful exercise habit too. Now that I'm back in Australia I'm trying to get back into my regular morning jog/walk routine which I always enjoyed, and it helps clear my foggy thoughts. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-72636190106067106692012-04-19T00:01:39.350+10:002012-04-19T00:01:39.350+10:00I noticed you were not around IG as much lately. ...I noticed you were not around IG as much lately. I also try to focus on the positives, once you start doing this, it really is easy to continue, and now when major things go wrong, it really is not such a big deal. I am so much happier overall, and less stressed.<br /><br />I always get more done when I am busy and when I have a deadline, like if people are coming to stay. <br /><br />I look forward to your post on the maid phenomenon. I am exactly as you wrote, it is still quite weird. But I finally have someone who comes in once a week, and cleans and helps with what ever needs doing. And tonight, for the first time, I have left all of todays dishes for her to do tomorrow......it feels awful and wonderful, all at the same time. We are thinking of asking her in twice a week now, as we are loving it, now we have tried it- hubsand gets all his ironing done, I get more time with the kids/more sewing time, and the apartment is cleaner than I would ever make it.<br /><br />The eggs are gorgeous too, did you make them?Cat from Raspberry Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600066841446342922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-7336937932863553142012-04-16T14:17:17.206+10:002012-04-16T14:17:17.206+10:00There is definitely something in the bloggy air th...There is definitely something in the bloggy air this April, I've seen quite a few unusually personal or contemplative posts about the place! I've always been a big believer on focussing on the positives, big and tiny - I really think it makes for a happy life. It means that yesterday may have sucked a little, but today the sun is shining and the dogs are happy and the coffee is strong!<br /><br />As for my exercise habit, a few thing spring to mind - find something you 'enjoy' (as much as is possible); do it FIRST THING in the morning; and keep at it until you start to see changes in your body/strength, seeing my less-flabby arms and my more-toned legs is the best motivator for me to keep at it! Oh and not having a 9 to 5 job also helps, a lot!ejorpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-67298614870778976072012-04-16T14:12:46.580+10:002012-04-16T14:12:46.580+10:00Thanks for your comment Monique - I think you'...Thanks for your comment Monique - I think you've really hit on something here, something that I hadn't considered. The dislocation of being an expat can be so liberating (and so full of adventures!), sometimes I forget that it also makes me feel a bit untethered, yes, like you say - disjointed. I guess that's why I've suddenly become a bit obsessed with creating traditions over the past few years!ejorpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-25364151491430357462012-04-16T14:10:21.820+10:002012-04-16T14:10:21.820+10:00Thanks so much Jeannine, it's so nice to know ...Thanks so much Jeannine, it's so nice to know that a) someone is reading my muddled ramblings and (even more so) that b) someone can actually relate to them! I think in truth we are all probably just floundering our way through things. Most of the time that works out okay, but sometimes things (I like your use of the term 'shifts') throw us into a contemplative/melancholic mood. <br /><br />And thanks for the Easter tradition pointers - liking the idea of a big brunch and then an outing!ejorpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-62594841705034363242012-04-16T10:22:00.424+10:002012-04-16T10:22:00.424+10:00It seems like April has been quite the busy and re...It seems like April has been quite the busy and reflective month for a lot of us! I'm happy to hear you've found some time for yourself (and a regular exercise regimeā¦ can you share your secret? I'm in dire need!) in amongst all the craziness. It sounds like you've been focusing on the postive and I agree with you that being busy isn't all bad.<br /><br />Life can be pretty darn good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-18605182879692259932012-04-16T06:30:44.118+10:002012-04-16T06:30:44.118+10:00Those eggs are gorgeous ;~D
I feel the same when ...Those eggs are gorgeous ;~D<br /><br />I feel the same when life shifts and children grow up and the little traditions seem to fall by the wayside and being in a different country you can feel a little disjointed but yes the key is to focus on the positive and to maybe start some new traditions.UniqueNiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989923373265212790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-21465038403126042122012-04-16T01:52:21.208+10:002012-04-16T01:52:21.208+10:00First... beautiful eggs!! They look like origami p...First... beautiful eggs!! They look like origami paper patterned eggs.<br /><br />I understand life shifts. Family dynamics seem to change so quickly when children grow and careers shift. A solid family rhythm is suddenly no longer there and the matriarch is left to organize a new rhythm, sometimes after a lot of trial and error. Nothing makes me more melancholy than these shifts. I have the exact same feeling that's expressed in the link. I still often picture myself as an early 20s girl, floundering her way through things, when in reality I'm in my mid 30s and responsible for a household and 2 small children.<br /><br />You sound as though you have found a key to get through this. Focusing on the positive of the little and big things.<br /><br />As for teenagers and Easter, I remember that my family started doing an activity together rather than the usual egg hunt. We'd have brunch then go to a movie or museum or road trip to explore the countryside.<br /><br />I didn't comment on one of your other thoughtful posts and feel a strange internet guilt for that. I hope my rambling in this comment has made up for it.SaylorMadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823120929692973772noreply@blogger.com