Another site to have a wander through is www.kelanifabric.com.au...so many gorgeous fabrics to use in furnishings, and some lovely pattern books... check out these cushions!
I also found these cuties too...
Monday, 18 October 2010
Beautiful fabric
I was looking through the latest copy of the Notebook Magazine and came across a website with these gorgeous fabric prints. Check out www.pippijoe.bigcartel.com
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Saturday, 16 October 2010
God Talks
It's funny how God decides to use us a lot when we feel at our worst.
Yesterday, I felt worse than I had in a long time. I wasn't a 100% sure why. But in my afternoon of activities I found myself walking beside a family that was going through a crisis, helping them carry their pain.
This morning, I was up early to be at the 7am walking group with my gym in Wahroonga. As it happened, I was the only person that came for the walk this morning with the personal trainer. We had a great hour of sharing. I was privileged to have her ask me some questions that had bothered her about 'ethics' classes in schools, and deeper, why God would allow suffering of 'innocent' people.
In the midst of caring for the needs of these people, God gave me strength to continue on in a difficult situation and clarity of mind as I spoke to the trainer. One of the things I spoke of to the trainer was miracles in the world today - showing us the great compassion of God. These two days I have seen God give to me more than I had in myself to give. There is no way that I could have given to these people what I did without his divine assistance.
God still talks and 'does' today.
We just need to be watching for it.
Yesterday, I felt worse than I had in a long time. I wasn't a 100% sure why. But in my afternoon of activities I found myself walking beside a family that was going through a crisis, helping them carry their pain.
This morning, I was up early to be at the 7am walking group with my gym in Wahroonga. As it happened, I was the only person that came for the walk this morning with the personal trainer. We had a great hour of sharing. I was privileged to have her ask me some questions that had bothered her about 'ethics' classes in schools, and deeper, why God would allow suffering of 'innocent' people.
In the midst of caring for the needs of these people, God gave me strength to continue on in a difficult situation and clarity of mind as I spoke to the trainer. One of the things I spoke of to the trainer was miracles in the world today - showing us the great compassion of God. These two days I have seen God give to me more than I had in myself to give. There is no way that I could have given to these people what I did without his divine assistance.
God still talks and 'does' today.
We just need to be watching for it.
Friday, 15 October 2010
Snow in Wahroonga
Today is a not so good day today. I feel terrible.
I've been sick this week and maybe that has taken it's toll a little, and I think there are one or two other contributing factors, but I just feel sad to the pit of my stomach.
This morning, I was blessed with a MMS from El sharing a photo of her walk to the train station this morning. The gusty winds have made the path she was walking down look like it had snowed.
I've been sick this week and maybe that has taken it's toll a little, and I think there are one or two other contributing factors, but I just feel sad to the pit of my stomach.
This morning, I was blessed with a MMS from El sharing a photo of her walk to the train station this morning. The gusty winds have made the path she was walking down look like it had snowed.
Flower-petal snow.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Weigh-In
So today was my first 'weigh-in' day with my Personal Trainer. I wasn't exactly nervous, but didn't know what to expect. I've had a bad cold for the last couple of days and so I hadn't managed any exercise.
I lost 2 kgs!!!!!
Exactly.
The last week has been really tough for me. And I can't remember the last time I was grouchy for so long. I know I can be depressed, but not a grouch for more than a day. Things have been getting slightly better as the week wore on, however I think that is something that I need see change (ie. no grouchiness) for me to be able to maintain a weight-loss program and healthy lifestyle program in the long-term. I still need to give it a couple of weeks, as my body is still settling into a very new routine (with both food and exercise) - so I apologise in advance for any grouchiness that may come your way in the next couple of weeks.
Each week, I set a goal to achieve. As most of my grouchiness is due to the changes in my diet, frustrations in knowing what to eat when and eating really late (like 10pm) because it takes longer to prepare things, my goal this week aims at trying to combat this. Andy (PT) said to keep the goal small, so this week I need to work on 'snack management'. This does not mean I cannot snack. It means that I develop a healthy concept of what things I can eat as snacks, at what time of the day and how to deal with snacking when I am out.
So, if you are interested in helping me keep accountable to my goal for the week (along with maintaining my food&exercise), there it is...
My personal challenge, to find some baking recipes that are low carb and low fat (preferably higher in protein). Under 20g carbs per serve. That might not be possible, but we will see.
I lost 2 kgs!!!!!
Exactly.
The last week has been really tough for me. And I can't remember the last time I was grouchy for so long. I know I can be depressed, but not a grouch for more than a day. Things have been getting slightly better as the week wore on, however I think that is something that I need see change (ie. no grouchiness) for me to be able to maintain a weight-loss program and healthy lifestyle program in the long-term. I still need to give it a couple of weeks, as my body is still settling into a very new routine (with both food and exercise) - so I apologise in advance for any grouchiness that may come your way in the next couple of weeks.
Each week, I set a goal to achieve. As most of my grouchiness is due to the changes in my diet, frustrations in knowing what to eat when and eating really late (like 10pm) because it takes longer to prepare things, my goal this week aims at trying to combat this. Andy (PT) said to keep the goal small, so this week I need to work on 'snack management'. This does not mean I cannot snack. It means that I develop a healthy concept of what things I can eat as snacks, at what time of the day and how to deal with snacking when I am out.
So, if you are interested in helping me keep accountable to my goal for the week (along with maintaining my food&exercise), there it is...
My personal challenge, to find some baking recipes that are low carb and low fat (preferably higher in protein). Under 20g carbs per serve. That might not be possible, but we will see.
Monday, 11 October 2010
Defiance
It's been a while since I have watched a movie I haven't seen before. I knew that this would be an intense movie, but hoped that it would be worth the tension. It was.
This is an amazing movie based on the Bielski brothers actions throughout World War 2, providing and protecting Jews in a forest village. The number of people they protected throughout the war years was staggering - they provide those statistics at the end of the movie.
If you want to see an inspiring movie, this is a good choice.
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