You guys are all great at keeping in touch with me via PM's on Facebook, WhatsApp and emails. I feel a tad guilty that I've been unable to connect with you as much as I would like and it's been a while since I have posted here on my personal blog. So settle in for … Continue reading For my lovely friends and followers – update on the personal and business front
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Making a difference – by Michelle Hanton
When I talk to people about the work that Lifeline does, people often say 'I would really like to help, but I really don't see what I can do that would make a difference'. It is true that when we look at the big picture of how much there is to do in the field of … Continue reading Making a difference – by Michelle Hanton
Bernard Tomic Booed…Is it un-Australian? by Maria Paterakis
On Tuesday night (14 Jan), a young Australian, only 21 years old, stood in front of Australia and the world’s media to face tennis’ world number one, Rafael Nadal. Now we know that Bernard Tomic does not always make headlines for the right reasons, but that’s outside the court. Many great tennis players have also … Continue reading Bernard Tomic Booed…Is it un-Australian? by Maria Paterakis
The Power of Words by Sasha Hanton
Words. There are so many types and synonyms. The choice of one word in place of another can completely change the meaning of a sentence or paragraph. It can also change the interpretation and effect. Lots of people these days are reckless with their use of offensive words or use swear words for novelty. There … Continue reading The Power of Words by Sasha Hanton
Your thinking and New Year’s Resolutions by Maria Paterakis
Making a New Years’s resolution and then actually doing it is such a rewarding and satisfying feeling – but isn’t that the case anytime we achieve one of our goals?? A New Year’s resolution is after all a goal that is made at the start of the year. What might be stopping you achieve this … Continue reading Your thinking and New Year’s Resolutions by Maria Paterakis
Another New Year by Maria Paterakis
It’s that time of year for setting your New Year’s resolutions. If 2014 is like other years, after a few hours, days, weeks (depending on how it works for you) you promptly forget you even made any resolutions. Not only that, but you just made the same resolution 3 years in a row, so why … Continue reading Another New Year by Maria Paterakis
MY CAMINO Part 4
When I said I was going on the Camino everyone told me that it would be life changing. From personal experience I can now say that the Camino forced me to slow down and provided the gift of time for myself. In my regular lives the chattering monkeys of my mind are rarely stilled as … Continue reading MY CAMINO Part 4
MY CAMINO Part 3
What should become part 3 of my Camino story? Food of course! It was very large part of the Camino Adventure as obviously we needed sufficient sustenance for our daily walks but we were completely delighted with the range of culinary experiences! Along the way enjoyed delicious trout caught from bubbling fresh local streams, delicate … Continue reading MY CAMINO Part 3
Looking back and looking forward
I started this piece at the end of December as I reflected back over the year and as we approach the end of the first month of 2013, I finally have got around to popping it on my blog! 2012 was an amazing year which took me all over the place, not to mention well … Continue reading Looking back and looking forward
Decisions
Amazing to think my last blog entry was in June. The past 3 months have whizzed by and I had some personal decision-making to work through and the up-shot is some very happy results and opportunities whilst, amazingly, allowing me my wish of becoming more Darwin-based for the immediate future. There is no glamour in … Continue reading Decisions
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