Misplaced

On the whole everything is OK. Yet I feel as though I've missing something.

I know that I'm happiest and most inspired when I'm doing-it-all
- when I can share my passions with someone special.
At the moment,
I don't have that someone in my life
but I have plenty of opportunities to pursue my passions.

Life is beautiful but at times a little silent.
It would be nice to be able to share my dreams, hopes and passions with someone.
It would be nice to be able to be completely me with someone.
To be understood, cherished, nurtured and loved.

All my life I've been looking out at the horizon.
Now I want to be accompanied on the shore.

I want to embrace and share my life with someone.

Teaching at ACU

Jules teaching resuscitation principles at ACU (Melbourne).

Happy Birthday Mares

"Happy Birthday Gorgeous Mares"

Although this image is old, it is one of my favourites as it captures the essence of us when we are together or think of one another. I'm blessed to have you in my life. A beautiful woman - a generous & empathic friend - an inspiration as a loving partner & wife - part muse, part spiritual guide.

Love you.

Andrea and Luke's wedding 1995

(left to right: Jules, Bron, Mares & Luke)

Arts Events

Over the past three weeks, I have been overdosing on Arts Events. Melbourne is a buzz with amazing and varied events and my friends and I are indulging blissfully in as many events as our bank and time accounts will permit.

I've been to heart rendering and visually engaging french films (Seraphina, Love me no more, Summer Hours), attended extraordinary contemporary dance performances (Lawn, Morphia series, Inerta), and tonight after we meet at The European for a glass of Moscato or vino rosso, we will be attending a performance by an international jazz pianist at Bennett's Lane and then Metamorphosis (the student fashion show) at Central Pier, Docklands.

I have the best of both worlds - I'm living by the sea and work/play in the city.

On the weekend after having brunch with Mum, Bruno, Christy, Matthew and baby James in Elwood, we collected shells and sand between the folds of our hemmed up jeans. As we walked along the beach, the wind from the surf was fierce and the air crisp and seeing their wide eyes, flushed cheeks and the sound of their playful laughter made me happy.

Life is beautiful and inspiring.

My heart is singing.

Ah "Bella Firenze" ... you made me grow. You made me face my heart's desires, deal with insecurities, vulnerabilities and sorrow and find the courage to live like there is no tomorrow.

Dream seeds

Jules today, sipping a latte at a favourite cafe in Elwood.

The beach, my little apartment and many more dreams lie at the end of the street.

According to Tracey Clark http://www.traceyclark.com/ it is not a matter of if but rather when our dreams will come to fruition. I like her perspective. It resonates with me and my life philosophy.

... "As my recently planted Dream Seeds lay quietly sit beneath the surface of my life, they are working, silently but steadily gaining their own momentum. I am nurturing them tenderly as I know that my faithful unwavering practice will eventually lead to a harvest. There is nothing I can do to speed the process so instead, as I hold in my heart excitement for the fruition of my Dreams, as my mouth waters in anticipation of the juicy adventures that are the horizon, I will prepare. I will ready my heart and soul. I will wash the dishes and do the laundry. I will take the time to tidy my home honoring what is to come. I will wake each morning to my watering can and tend to my Dreams but I will not rush them. And I certainly will not doubt them. I will be patient and approach each day knowing that I don’t have much time to until my Dreams are ripe on the vine. I want to be ready for the harvest; to have much of the work out of the way so that when my Dreams are ready I will be too."

Wind & sea

As I cycled along the ocean path from St Kilda to Elwood through the moonlit night, the day's heat sat comfortably in the air. With the wind caressing my face, I peddled along the sandy path admiring the shimmering beauty of the ocean and filled my soul with more happiness.

What an experience. It's every thing I've always dreamt of and so much more...

Road less travelled

I first read Robert Frost's novel "The Road Less Travelled" in 1995. Since then I have often reflected upon the sentiments conveyed and today these words found me.

"Two roads diverge in a wood and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference."

Another Saturday in Melbourne

Playing with paint

Trying to be the best version of me that I can be.

Living my dreams.

Embracing every moment.

Following my heart.

While you were sleeping

A time for sleeping.. creating... and play. Lot's of play!

Autumn begins

The light in my apartment has subtly began to change.
Autumnal leaves nestles along the fence.
The ocean is grey and green and cooler than the last time I swam.
I wake up sleepy and yearn to lie beneath my doona for another 10minutes.
Nearly time to buy leek & pumpkin and prepare home made soups.
Yesterday my leather coat from Florence hung over my office chair.
It's raining outside and plans to cycle have been canceled.

This week I found inspiration whilst...

visiting some art galleries, watching french films, eating with friends in Melbourne's lane ways, doing yoga at dawn, and watching the sun set over the ocean at Elwood.

New inspirations.

The new rhythm in my life is delightful.

Ideas are brewing - it's time to start painting.

It's March 1st two thousand and nine.

48 Portraits

"Each of Peter Westwoods video works - How to Fit (2008) How to Fall (without hurting yourself) (2009) and How to Balance (2009) - offer insights into the kind of strategies required to function within a society."

I found the commentary attached to the exhibition "48 Portraits" was more thought provoking and inspiring than Peter Westwoods videos.

A pearl of a day

Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Coast 2 Country

Our traditional weekend away continued this weekend as Meredith, Judith, Sue, Janet & I went to Warragul. Unfortunately Maria & Toni weren't able to join us.

As is the nature of our relationship, we talked and discussed professional issues and ideas over wine and dinner.. and the next morning whilst eating bacon and eggs and coffee.

These amazing women continue to inspire and professionally nurture me.