I've been wondering... about some things lately. Mainly about things that I could do, career wise... or something. Not necessarily a career, in such that it would mean being business focused, but more like a calling.
You know how there are people out there that quit their day jobs to pursue their passions? Start up their own fashion label, or start a cafe, or write a book... these kind of pursuits...
And I've been thinking and thinking.. if I had no restrictions, financial or experience wise, what would I do? Hmm... What would my calling be?
Would I start up my own cafe? Start a baking business, I've always loved baking, why not try and make something of it? Start a design company, I remember Erin, Jo and I had this brilliant idea to create t-shirts that were different, funny and so much better than the fashions that are out there at the moment! Run a B & B, wouldn't that be sweet... a little country B & B, a cottage somewhere.... Be a writer, always thought that would be fun, writing a witty little column in a magazine or a newspaper, or write a book. Run a scooter hire business in the south of France or in Italy or something.. (hehe).
But I'm wondering, what is it that I would be most suited for? All these things sound incredibly sweet, romantic, creative and fun... But are they me? So, I'm calling for ideas... Throw them at me... I need inspiration!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
looking ahead
Meet my niece! Willow Rose... she is gorgeous isn't she? And she has lots of fairy guardians... ;) Plus a few very happy aunts and an uncle, and beaming grandparents too! I wish I could be there with you! I will one day, maybe not so far away!
Busy week, a lot of turmoil at work again. More change is on the cards, after Fi finished up on Friday. She has a new job, and will be on the lookout for the rest of us! Although, I don't really want to get another new job here in Brisbane... Looks like Pam and Robyn will be moving on soon too. Pam to Sydney, and Robyn... who knows yet. And then there are my plans. My plans... at the moment stand like this:
- Visit Marcel in Rockhampton for a few days in September
- Go to New Zealand in October for a week and a half
- Hand in my resignation, to finish up at the end of November
- Work somewhere, maybe go and plant with Marcel... or another job like that... leave Brisbane basically, and go somewhere to work work work and save save save.
- Be here when Marcel's brother arrives in January, help him settle in to life in Brisbane
- TRAVEL
I've already started, I've got 3 days holiday in September, and am just waiting to see where I can stay in Rockhampton. Then I'll book flights etc. But I'm spending most of my time looking up New Zealand now.. hah.. much more exciting than Rockhampton. I think I have things worked out. We'll head over to Auckland on the 10th of October, and rent a campervan to travel around the north island for 10 days. I have been trying to work out quotes and flights, where to travel to, what to do... But basically, I figure we'll just go with the flow. Then we'll fly back to Brisbane from Wellington on the 20th... 10 days. I can't wait!!! Found these cool campervans you can hire that have art painted all over them, pictures of The Wild Things from "Where the wild things are", Jimi Hendrix, Maori art... heaps of designs, and you get to choose which van you would prefer! Well, you tell them your top three designs, and if they are available, you get it! Pretty cool... But hard to decide which three!! Anyway, we're really excited about going to the Land of the Long White Cloud... So much to do!
And, when I come back, I will tell work about these round the world travel plans. I went through a bit of a "should I" / "shouldn't I" thing when it came to leaving work... But I have been given an answer. Instead of just handing in my resignation and leaving work for good, (I do have a lot of opportunities there), I will ask for a year off! I'm going to ask for a year off to go travelling, and then, should things not go to plan, I have a saftey net. I can come back. I could then see how things go, and while I'm travelling around, should things be going really well, and I don't end up wanting to come back, I can tell them, and it won't be too big of a deal. Work will already have someone there that knows my job and could possibly stay on. So, its win win!
So, lots of thoughts thrown around lately... Am really happy with the way things are playing out, and I have to keep my mind focused on the future, rather than the now. Its like looking to the horizon while drudging through the muck here...
Got to keep my eyes on the prize!
Busy week, a lot of turmoil at work again. More change is on the cards, after Fi finished up on Friday. She has a new job, and will be on the lookout for the rest of us! Although, I don't really want to get another new job here in Brisbane... Looks like Pam and Robyn will be moving on soon too. Pam to Sydney, and Robyn... who knows yet. And then there are my plans. My plans... at the moment stand like this:
- Visit Marcel in Rockhampton for a few days in September
- Go to New Zealand in October for a week and a half
- Hand in my resignation, to finish up at the end of November
- Work somewhere, maybe go and plant with Marcel... or another job like that... leave Brisbane basically, and go somewhere to work work work and save save save.
- Be here when Marcel's brother arrives in January, help him settle in to life in Brisbane
- TRAVEL
I've already started, I've got 3 days holiday in September, and am just waiting to see where I can stay in Rockhampton. Then I'll book flights etc. But I'm spending most of my time looking up New Zealand now.. hah.. much more exciting than Rockhampton. I think I have things worked out. We'll head over to Auckland on the 10th of October, and rent a campervan to travel around the north island for 10 days. I have been trying to work out quotes and flights, where to travel to, what to do... But basically, I figure we'll just go with the flow. Then we'll fly back to Brisbane from Wellington on the 20th... 10 days. I can't wait!!! Found these cool campervans you can hire that have art painted all over them, pictures of The Wild Things from "Where the wild things are", Jimi Hendrix, Maori art... heaps of designs, and you get to choose which van you would prefer! Well, you tell them your top three designs, and if they are available, you get it! Pretty cool... But hard to decide which three!! Anyway, we're really excited about going to the Land of the Long White Cloud... So much to do!
And, when I come back, I will tell work about these round the world travel plans. I went through a bit of a "should I" / "shouldn't I" thing when it came to leaving work... But I have been given an answer. Instead of just handing in my resignation and leaving work for good, (I do have a lot of opportunities there), I will ask for a year off! I'm going to ask for a year off to go travelling, and then, should things not go to plan, I have a saftey net. I can come back. I could then see how things go, and while I'm travelling around, should things be going really well, and I don't end up wanting to come back, I can tell them, and it won't be too big of a deal. Work will already have someone there that knows my job and could possibly stay on. So, its win win!
So, lots of thoughts thrown around lately... Am really happy with the way things are playing out, and I have to keep my mind focused on the future, rather than the now. Its like looking to the horizon while drudging through the muck here...
Got to keep my eyes on the prize!
Monday, August 13, 2007
captain planet
Marcel has gone to fulfill his duties to the planet.
Gone to plant trees again in Proserpine.
He flew out yesterday, and will be planting in Proserpine and then later move on, maybe south to Rockhampton. Not sure, it will depend on the contracts. Another two months of planting...
Another two months apart. *sigh* I would really like to go up and visit him again, but we'll see how things go. At the moment I am really trying to save... What for? Well... that is news in itself. ;)
I am thinking, planning, hoping, preparing, saving, striving to go traveling with Marcel... around the world!! Big trip planning. We have talked about it a lot, and we are hoping to start a trip around the world next year. Working and traveling together around this planet he is currently saving... (hehe) SO... that is pretty exciting isn't it? Have been getting down here at work recently. Currently feeling a little overworked, underpaid and unappreciated. So, this is becoming a light at the end of the tunnel. Especially now with Marcel gone again...
But, anyway.. exciting plans hey? And, Marcel has also asked me to go with him to New Zealand for a few days... Which would be so cool! In October I think... It is his flight back to Brazil, but he will just go to New Zealand and come back. So, he has asked me to come over as well... Would love to... and I hope I can.
Would definitely be a lot better to go traveling with someone, and Marcel especially! While Marcel is away, we have decided, that I shall start the route planning... to keep my spirits up while he is gone. Its fun. STA Travel have this great site where you can plan your own route around the world. :) Where to go next?!
*grin*
Gone to plant trees again in Proserpine.
He flew out yesterday, and will be planting in Proserpine and then later move on, maybe south to Rockhampton. Not sure, it will depend on the contracts. Another two months of planting...
Another two months apart. *sigh* I would really like to go up and visit him again, but we'll see how things go. At the moment I am really trying to save... What for? Well... that is news in itself. ;)
I am thinking, planning, hoping, preparing, saving, striving to go traveling with Marcel... around the world!! Big trip planning. We have talked about it a lot, and we are hoping to start a trip around the world next year. Working and traveling together around this planet he is currently saving... (hehe) SO... that is pretty exciting isn't it? Have been getting down here at work recently. Currently feeling a little overworked, underpaid and unappreciated. So, this is becoming a light at the end of the tunnel. Especially now with Marcel gone again...But, anyway.. exciting plans hey? And, Marcel has also asked me to go with him to New Zealand for a few days... Which would be so cool! In October I think... It is his flight back to Brazil, but he will just go to New Zealand and come back. So, he has asked me to come over as well... Would love to... and I hope I can.
Would definitely be a lot better to go traveling with someone, and Marcel especially! While Marcel is away, we have decided, that I shall start the route planning... to keep my spirits up while he is gone. Its fun. STA Travel have this great site where you can plan your own route around the world. :) Where to go next?!
*grin*
Thursday, August 09, 2007
tea time
I received a sweet little surprise yesterday! A package all the way from Carol in Kansas... (smalltownramblings) :) Absolutely gorgeous!
It was FULL of sweet little gifts... and smells absolutely scrummy! That would be the Chai tea soap! There are so many different teas to try... Can't wait! I was so enchanted when I opened the little package and saw the homebaked cookies! Wow.. so sweet! And Smarties.. hehe, this made me chuckle. Lots and lots of smarties! But a different kind... Smarties in Australia are little round chocolate candy, like M & M's... Heh, but these are just as yummy! :) I even got tea for my body, Green Tea Body Butter, which is just divine! And the card made me smile too... IT POPS UP!! So cute!! Skittles, and Laffy Taffy lollies... Tea tea and more tea. And, I was most impressed with the wrapping and the little tea bag cards! Everything came individually wrapped with a sweet little card that looks like a tea bag, complete with string! So sweet.. I can't begin to describe how special I felt opening it all up... Thank you so much! You really made my day!
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