A Walk in the Park

On Saturday I was invited to go to a concert held in the Sydney Conservatorium. 

Kaori and Yuki Fujii are Japanese sisters. One plays the flute, the other the piano. 

I heard what must be one of the best renditions of Clair de Lune and some stunning flute pieces that I haven't heard before. 

Quite inspiring!

Prior to the concert, my friend and I had a stroll through the Botanical Gardens. 

Have a look at this incredible lotus lily...

After the concert we went and had dinner at a pub in Wooloomooloo, 

and this was the skyline looking back at the city.

So, I enjoyed a lovely evening - experiencing some of God's wonderful gifts to me... 

creation...

music...

friendship...

Tarquin

It has been a while since I have made a consistent effort to report my God Sightings to you. Part of it is that I have been really busy, but part of it is that I'm really not paying enough attention to it. Other things have been consuming my mind. And in all honesty, I don't think it has been very healthy.

In the last few months, there have been things in my life that have broken my heart. But even in this, God has been walking with me. He blessed me with a cute flat to live in, which is so close to church, great coffee, good florists, is surrounded by trees, lots of beautiful bird songs can be heard, but MOST importantly allows me to have Tarquin with me.

I've treasured coming home to Tarquin's welcoming meow. Sitting on the couch and having him come and sit with me the next moment, having dinner with Tarquin beside me and even having his whiskers shoved in my face at 3am, demanding to get under the covers. Incidentally, recently he has taken to 'pawing' my face. He puts his whiskers in my face, but I've ignored them, so to make his point, he 'paws' at my face - right where the covers are! I'm always amazed how insistent, yet gentle he is - he could easily scratch me.

Anyway, enough ranting on about my treasure, Tarquin. The point is, he has consistently been a God Sighting to me over the last few months. I have regularly thanked God for him, allowing me to not be entirely alone.

Let me share some photos.

That is my leg that Tarquin is cuddled up against! That night, my leg was his pillow!

This is one of Tarquin's favourite positions. 

He crawls up as close to my face as he can, then finds a way to curl up.

Incentives

So, I'm still on the weigh-loss train. I've done pretty well... Since late October last year I've lost 13 kgs. Not a bad effort. But still more to come off.


A friend of mine suggested I should think of how I would like to celebrate my 30th birthday (in a couple of months time). As I've been weaving plans and dreams, it has offered me with the opportunity to give me some incentive to continue my weight-loss challenge.


Here is a poster that is currently stuck up in my kitchen, used to inspire me towards this goal...

Over the next couple of months you should see some more ideas and crafty activities that happen as I prepare from my birthday. Oh, and I really need to keep accountable to continue my weigh-loss journey!

In memory of Grandma

One of the dinner's that most reminds me of Grandma.

Corned beef and cabbage with white parsley sauce.

I love you, Grandma.

The Sky

I've been so lonely over the last few days. 

I'm tired of being alone. I want to be loved, to be in love and give love.

I found this on my phone today. A sunset that was a gift to me from God a few days ago.

It was beautiful. 

Unfortunately, it doesn't stop me from wanting to cry.

Good for a Laugh!

The Haunted Forest

A haunted forest was the closest words I could use to describe how I feel right now. 
It is pained with the thoughts that are haunting me...
I can't see how anything more can come after that...
Occasionally light glimmers through.
I feel small comforts.
But those comforts seem transitory. Only momentary until I go back to that existence that doesn't know what exactly is ahead.
Yes, I do miss him.
My heart aches for him.
I need to remember to trust... that not only will I survive, but that there is a beautiful future for me.
Somewhere.