A Walk In The Park

So yesterday I decided that I would go for a run, as I would normally do. Things were as they always are, until I reached the park.

So I would normally run to the park and take a stroll by the Torrens River, which at the moment is rather full. And that is exactly what happened yesterday, but when I got to the bridge I sat down and tried to catch my breath.
But this time it occurred to me that I can capture this moment, and unlike all the other runs to the park I had done in the past, I decided to pull out my camera (aka my phone). And for a little while I was capturing everything around me.

 

I just wanted to encourage you today, never let the moment get away from you, there will only ever be one of them, so do all you can to live in it.

Yesterday I realised that each moment, no matter how small or normal, is wonderful, and should be remembered.

If you are anything like me then you will constantly wonder what people did in their spare time long before we were born. I am always wondering what people and societies did for fun, how they went about their seeming normal and boring lives.

You see, things like a walk in the park, taking photos of brick walls and birds, might be something that people just don't do in the future, so even though it is normal and boring to me, it could be something fascinating to my children. Or even something to be remembered hundreds of years from now.

It seems crazy, to think that someone will look through history and be amazed by simply walking a dog, or green plants and brick walls. But when we look back at history, I know that I am fascinated by what they would call the simple things in life, like making pots and sewing pillows, because they are things we just don't do anymore.

Don’t ever take for granted the things God has given us, they might be normal and ordinary, but they are unique, and no other society in history lives the way we do now. There might be a load of horrible things going on around us, but when we take a step back and realise the crazy wonderful world we live in, life seems far more satisfying.

Here are some of the photos I took while wondering through the wilderness :)

 

 Theses two dogs who's names were Bernie and Nugget. They took a liking to me, it was sad watching be dragged away.

Gotta love the Australian parklands.

 

What are some things that you might take for granted in your everyday life?

Comment and let me know.

 

Blue.

My Family is so precious

 

(Sometimes it is good to rant on the simple things, shows we care.)

 

For a long time now I have been wanting to do something on family, and the time has finally come when I have the opportunity to do so.

My life story revolves around my family, they are the world to me, there is nothing in this universe that I would not do for them.

My mother is crazy, she drives me mental from time to time, but there is no one else that can do the things that she does. I am so very grateful for her, I can't begin to explain to you how much she means to me.

My brother, 16 this month!  WOW how time flies. I remember when we were running through the house throwing sand at each other until Mum told us off. When we would take all the cups and plates from the kitchen and put them in our bedroom, pretend that we had our own house.

My little sister, who is 14 now, growing up, learning everything the hard way, (don’t worry I did too). Trudging her way through high school, all the ups and downs of life.

My baby brother, 2 now. I am so blessed to have been put into his life. The little bundle of joy who shuffles his way around the house always looking for the next musical toy to play with.

 And then there's me. Where do I fit into this equation? From an outside perspective it all fits into place, each person with their own part to play. And sometimes it can feel like you are slowly being pushed out of the puzzle.

Let me shine some light on the situation. Yes, family is hard, they are wild and unpredictable, crazy and messy, and it might feel like you don’t belong. But all the same, they are all a puzzle, and each piece has to come together to make a whole. So no matter how far you feel from them, remember that God made each piece of the puzzle, with all their curves and dents, you are part of the bigger picture.

My family is me, and I am my family, each person that makes up that family is also a part of me.

I love that! I have a chance to be a part of something bigger than anything I could manage on my own. All the lives are different, separate, but without each one, none would be the way it is now.

NAIL Time! In five easy steps

I know a lot of people who never paint their nails, either because they just don't like to or they bite them too often, or the most common, their work wont allow them. But for those of us with the luxury and patience to do it, I have outlined a quick and simple way of painting with style.

Things you will need:

• Nail file
• Buffer (Not compulsory)
• Nail polish!
• Clear top coat
• Imagination

 

Step one: The most important!

• Clean your nails. I know it is tempting just to paint over old nail polish, and to hid all the dirt that finds its way under, but it is really important to remove old nail polish. I love to paint my nails, and sometimes I don't have tome to sit there and take off the old colour before I put the new one on, so one day I just didn't. I thought to myself (What a wonderful world) why not just go over it, so I did. Low and behold, after weeks of doing this, I take the nail polish off completely, and my entire top end of my nail has gone a nasty yellow.
• Just do it, save you the stain.

Left hand, before filing.

Notice that my nails are all out of whack, some are longer than others, they are uneven and chipped.

Step two:

• File and buff. I hate it when one nail is longer than the other, so I try my best to even them all out.
• In order to ensure that the nail polish is going to last (Not chip) for at least three days, I like to lightly buff the front of the nail. This roughens the surface and gives the nail polish something to grip onto.

Filed and Buffed, finally.

Step three:

• Apply that first coat. In my case I am applying Lilly White, from the Ultra3 range; this polish is thick and goes on nicely. I find it best to apply a very thin coat at first, this gives a faster drying time, and it tends to set faster.
• Wait for the first coat to dry completely before applying the second.
• Don't worry if the first coat is a bit translucent, the second will cover that.
• And also, once it is all done, I would normally use a pair id small scissors to scrape around the edges, because I can never put it on right. #FakeItTillYouMakeIt

Step four:

• Once you have applied as many coats as necessary, you can add another colour like I have, or just go ahead and add the top coat. I have used Maybelline's Colour Show, in Coral Crush 190.

Step five:

• Add the top coat. I would highly recommend using a clear nail enamel, just so the colour is not tinted. And nail enamels are stronger and more durable then ordinary clear nail polish. I have gone over my nails with the BYS clear nail enamel.

So there you go, five easy steps to achieve fashionable nails!

Comment and let me know how you went!

Blue.

Sunday 7th Of September

Hints and tips for being sick on a beautiful day:

Beautiful Adelaide Weather

If you live is Adelaide you would have noticed the lack of rain and clouds, you would have seen the sun and said to yourselves, "What a nice day." But if you are anything like me at the moment you would have coughed loudly with a nice deep pig noise and said, "I'm too sick to do anything."

We are not all blessed with a fabulous immune system that never lets us down (like my sister), so most of us have to brave the 'wonderful' world of cold and flu.
Today, and for the past week and a half I have had a mixture of head cold and virus. with a stuffy nose and constant croaky voice.

I just wish it wasn't such a beautiful day outside, then I would not feel so bad about being sick and stuck in my room. If only there some things that I could do inside.

•  I could always do that assignment, I just know I would feel better if I got it out of the way.

But its such a beautiful day, I can't waste it.

• Just because my nose is running doesn't mean I can't clean up a bit. It would definitely improve my mood if the space I am in is clean, don't you think?

However exhausting  myself with the complicated duties of folding my clothes would mean I would stay sick for longer. I can't have that, I have a life to live!

• In all honesty there is nothing to do!

I tell myself as an excuse so I can internet surf all day.
There must be something to do.

...

As bored as you might get being stuck inside all day because of the cold and or the flu, remember that it really is important to rest. but at the same time try not to dwell on

that too much, our brains are still up and running even if our bodies aren't.
Try some reading, or even spend some quality time with God while you are off your feet, your never too sick for that.

To all you sick people out there,
Get well! Be blessed!
And don't waste precious time :)

Blue.