a day in the life..
shooting my friends new shop
and little miss gets and award :)
Friday, September 2, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
when inconsiderate people ruin your therapy
Things in my world are moving along slowly and I, with the help of my therapist
are gently moulding me into a stronger human being.
We are walking in baby steps, but they are defiantly forward... well they were until Saturday.
My mother, knowing that it was a weekend I didn't have my kids, and knowing that this is a particularly difficult thing for me to cope with, decided to take me to the next town over to look at a quilt and art exhibition, clearly she knows me well.
Creativity = Awesome distraction for Lisa
We wandered around admiring the unbelievable talent from members of our community.
Under Water 3d Embroidery
Vintage Braids
Felted 3d Fairygarden
My FAVOURITE 1930's flowers.
Until, I turned the corner of the next aisle of work...
I stopped
Vomit rose up in my throat
I was nauseous
There were no words
Just 10 weeks of feelings welling up inside me
10 weeks of working HARD to get well again
there hanging on display for all the Valley to see...
MY WEDDING QUILT
hanging there like nothing had changed
how could someone be so inconsiderate
to think that it would be OK to hang such a personal item
on public display.
And an item no less that represented a union that was now
past crisis point, past recovery point
just plain past.
I am thinking of passing on my next therapy account........
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Knittin'
Yep that's right folks,
I cast on a new project at the park today,
and until i returned home i had
completely forgotten that it is
World Wide Knit in Public Day !
oh and i wanted to show my new bling off
this was a get well/get smiley gift
from one of the girls at work !
Citrine and Silver
Preparing for Cast On
In the beginning.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Extreme Ferry's and Lollyshops
Two ferry rides and a trip to Maclean and Yamba.
Result = Fun, Lollies and....
AN OFFER TO EXHIBIT MY ART!!!!
stay tunes for more details....
Monday, May 23, 2011
Planking for Beginners
Ok; so i am not usually one to follow trends like the rest of the herd,
but how could i let such a "non-statement" such as planking pass by without
at least photographing some planking action.
Tri-level Plank
Dali Inspired Plank
Two-tier Plank
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
what in the world happened to Lola?
where have i been and what have i been doing?
I have been absent, from my blog, my mind and my life for a period of time now, but i am happy to report that i am back on track now, albeit a different track than i was on before.
my new track involves a new diagnosis - bipolar II disorder,
a 3 week rebirthing process, in a mental health facility,
a marriage separation,
shared care of my children,
and the inception of a beautiful new friendship.
I will admit, it has been a bumpy ride and there have been many ups and downs in the last 8 weeks, it has not always gone to plan. I have learnt that once a chapter is written, it can not be unwritten, that sometimes you just have to end the chapter, and move on to the next one, start a fresh and just keep writing because things can and will improve.
I am becoming a master of my own destiny, i want to write a happy story, one filled with adventures and journey's and light and love.
My new chapter starts here:
Stick around if you want to find out what happens next...
Sunday, April 3, 2011
More Art Journaling
i have been spending my evenings indulging my creative self and reviving my soul.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
exposed...(not a photographic post)
vulnerable
and clinical again.
my mind works me into crazy places
i can feel the black waves coming again
and this time
it is my fault
i put myself there.
i feel like i am standing, naked, shivering, in the dark, yet everyone can see.
they don't point
they just watch me drown...
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
1 month
It's been one month.
My little princess has been a kindergarten- er for 1 month.
This evening I took the opportunity to have a quick flick back through those important
first day of school photo's I* captured.
Goodness me, we have come a long way in 4 weeks.
4 weeks ago - she could write her name, that was about it , a little bit of copying words, but more out of enthusiasm than anything else.
NOW, she can spell words out on a page using nearly every letter in the alphabet,
can add items that are illustrated on a page, and can read 8 sight words,
I, DAD, MUM, LITTLE, BIG, HERE, A & IS!!!
She is excited and enthusiastic about reading her home readers each night and is already bringing home library books and "reading" them.
I am a proud mummy!!
The night before, she had her uniform and backpack ready to go.
Ready to leave, little brother just as excited as she was.
At nanny and poppy's, getting a bit nervous
With Mummy
Monday, February 21, 2011
Market Sunday
Ashby Markets and Sweet Vintage in Yamba
What an awesome Sunday Morning.
Things that made me smile today:
Henry Miller books - $5
Coffee - $4
Chocolate Lips - Complimentary
Alice Cooper - Priceless
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Cloud Staring and Butterfly Chasing
My soul feels revived after spending the afternoon
lying on a blanket staring at the sky and chatting with my beautiful friend Flick.
We munched on Chokito Cookies
and watched my 3 children (3,5&33)
catch butterflies in the bug catcher and play on the equipment.
Saturday afternoons just don't get any better that this.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
a sunny saturday
with not much to do, or should i say while procrastinating on cleaning all the things today,
i enjoyed a latte @ Gym Beans with Felix and the kidlets, then we headed to the park for some fun, lollipops, jellybeans and crochet. Ahoy!
Friday, February 11, 2011
In celebration of an amazing day of friendship and adventure !
What a fantastic day, books, antiques, boutiques, treasures, food, chatting, laughing and sharing.
there was a schedule; however it was only loosely adhered to.
our first stop was the Maclean Rotary Book Fair - SCORE= 1 BOX of books $5 for Lola and a bag of books for Felix.
Books @ Eclectika, Maclean
second stop was "on the bite"
a delightfully warm and inviting cafe on the main strip in Maclean
- SCORE = 1 x skinny latte for Lola and 1 x skinny flat white for Felix
Skinny Latte @ On the Bite, Maclean
we unswiftly followed out coffee with a visit to "OUR" favorite gem of Maclean "Eclectika"
when Lola became engaged in taking photo's of the unique and beautiful store and Felix engaged in a deep and revealing conversation with "Eclectika's" owner about food and restaurants of the area only to discover that said owner, once owned and ran the most successful restaurant in our region. the things you discover when on an adventure in your own back yard !
Felix @ Eclectika
stop number three, Bangalow and lunch at "ate" OMG the most delicious food.
- SCORE = Pumpkin and burnt spinach lasagna and Organic Lemonade for Lola
hmmm i can't recall a delicious looking pie with crispy brown pastry and an Organic Lemonade for Felix.
Felix deep in the pages of a cookbook @ Ate, Bangalow
Then we wandered the streets and boutiques of Bangalow
giggling, enjoying and embracing the culture of doing not very much.
I have had the most amazing day!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
JD goes to (pre) School
My little man started "big" little school today,
and was very excited to be doing so.
He did find his backpack a little heavy
(more on that below)
When we arrived he headed straight for the playdoh table and set to work,
like he had been going there forever.
and when i arrived home from work this afternoon, this is where i found my big boy,
exhausted for his first big day at pre-school.
JD's awesome pre-school sent home a great memory page
it's titled "My Day"
and it includes a list of the things JD did today
- JD likes the bathroom. JD spent a long time washing his hands with soap. JD did this often thoughout the day
- JD was so hungry this morning that he went and found something to eat and sat on the verandah while the other kids played. ( see there was lots of food in that bag)
- JD spent a long time playing with the train set with T, L and H.
- JD showed everyone his big muscles at talking time
- JD sat with H and J to finish his morning tea
- JD is great at waiting his turn
- JD showed everyone that he could sing "Where is Thumbkin" by himself ! WELL DONE JD!
- "I just think pre-school is a crack up" JD said this afternoon.
no tears just BIG smiles from JD and Mummy !!!
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