It is the little things ......
Hi Ladies
Having read 'Butt Naked' by Ne and the lovely responses I am reminded that the little things in life do bring us pleasure and hope. Having had a lot of bad times recently it is the happy memories which have kept me going.
How about everyone think of one small memorable thing - whether it be something seen in nature, a poem, an outing, something nice someone has done for you etc - and post it on this website. Take some time for yourself today to remember that there have been, and there will, be more good times.
Your happy memories may well bring a welcome smile to a BC traveller who needs a bit of a lift today or tomorrow.
As I posted earlier, my memory is of a skinny dip like Ne and the Willy Wagtail currently nesting in a tree by our back door - I am still waiting to take a photo of the babies when they raise their heads.
Hope you are feeling the good vibes being sent by this post.
Big hugs
Summer :-)
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Hi Summer I try and do this when things get me down, this is what keeps me going tomorrow is normally better. At the moment I'm packing to go and see my daughter, I'm so excited and I remind myself this is why I work and put up with the crap.
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Hey Summer, my fond memory is rocking to Joe Camelleri with my husband at the Wangaratta Jazz and Blues festival. Up dancing amongst us was a cross dresser in his lovely halter neck frock, he did look gorgeous with his beard, his arms in the air, and you could tell he felt beautiful. Everyone had a smile on their face and we're just so happy for him. Talk about let your hair down, just goes to show that we all need to embrace the day, and create those wonderful moments that we all remember so fondly. Still smiling with my lipstick on every day, Trace ????????
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Great post Summer. Before bc i was too busy juggling work, helping out at my daughters school, racing around to after school activities packing in as much as i could in my day. I am sure you ladies out there can relate to what i mean. Now i have a whole different outlook to life. I try not to stress myself out so much with little things....who gives a hoot if the dishes arent done or washing not folded. I make time for me now, whether its enjoying a cuppa when i get home from work or grabbing a hot chocolate at hahndorf chocolate shop before i do my food shopping. Life is too short and we need to enjoy the simple pleasures. I love being by the sea and have packed in several sea getaways this year. I really enjoyed the feeling of freshness and wind in my hair (be it very short hair!) whilst driving on the great ocean road with the window down. Look forward to that again when we head down there again for Christmas.
Remember to keep smiling ladies because life is a wonderful thing ?
Hugs to all.
Maryrose
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Hey Summer ,this is a great idea for a post! Come on ladies,take a minute to write something down.Its important to have positive posts,especially when most of them are not.My story is remembering the day earlier this year when our eldest daughter called and said 'Mum,I'm expecting!!!' The tears flowed,as 3 years earlier,her precious first born,died shortly after she was born.Her baby is due on Feb 5 th.and we cannot wait.The excitement builds every day, and I spend what spare time I have shopping for the baby ,and I also have made a quilt in the colours of the rainbow:) Keep smiling ladies,cause life will be good after BC.cheers Robyn xox
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Hi Summer,
great post! I have finished chemo so have every reason to be cheery!
Let me count my blessings, today I was well enough to go for a walk, I walked around our dam and saw 6 Pelicans, the early morning light dancing on the water.
I have an amazing husband who has thrown caution to the wind and realized his dream of owning a sailing boat, I can not wait to have the sea breeze in my hair! But like you it is more stubble at the moment. Having BC really puts everything in your life in prospective.
My gorgeous son drove me to town this morning for a blood test and came in to sit with me so I wasn't alone. He is 18, 6"3', and the gentlest man in the making. At present he has friends down at the dam wakeboarding disturbing those same Pelicans that I admired this morning.
i live on a farm, the hay is in the shed, the cows have green grass (it rained last week), the header is in the paddock harvesting wheat and chickpeas, I am a lucky woman.
Cheers to all Kim
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Fabulous post Summer,
My one small memorable thing is seeing the other patients eyes light up when they saw me and my chemo buddies (my brother and girlfriend) come in for treatment with either something on our heads or dressed up like idiots, with tins of homemade morning teas for everyone. It brightened treatment day for everyone but especially me.
Karen xo
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How are you doing Karen?I often think of you:) Robyn
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Hi Summer, great idea. It's good to remember the best times in our lives. My story is a family holiday (site of my avatar pic), Church in Skopolos, Greece where they filmed Mama Mia. We stayed not far from that site. Every night my teenage daughter would find songs on you tube from the film and we would sing Abba songs, visiting various beaches. We haven't been on a family holiday since (work, cancer diagnosis and treatment). I'm looking forward to our next one when all this is over.
I spent the winter sitting up in bed in the mornings secretly watching the honey eaters through the bay window sitting on the bird of paradise blooms.
Always wearing lipstick!
Karen xx
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Thank you to all the ladies who have commented on this post and especially those who have shared their happy moments.
Come on - keep this post open with your own memories as I am sure it all helps those who are having a 'down' day.
Me ? I have a cold windy day but I can get the washing out - whilst being swooped by those cute little Willy Wagtails - I am still waiting to get a photo for you all. Not sure if there are still 4 babies there but time will tell.
Have a happy weekend, and most of all, make some time for YOU by creating some small memory to share.
Hugs to all
Summer :-)
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Hi ladies last night I arrived in Hong Kong and had the biggest hug from my daughter and her husband. This was the best feeling that I have had for a while, just pure joy.xx
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Hi Rowdy
How wonderful ! Thank you for sharing that as it does give others a bit of a boost and perhaps a goal for their own.
Enjoy your holiday - and keep well.'
Summer :-)
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Hi Robyn,
I'm doing ok. All seems to be going well on the bc front. Hope you are travelling well. Karen xox
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