Love is a big deal

After an over-excited Skype conversation with my new engaged friend Kat, I jumped onto a gorgeous wedding site (a personal favourite) - EatDrinkChic and discovered the beautiful photography of Jonas Peterson. Oh my heart is now all a flutter...

Memories of India

Seeing Delhi on the news and having a few friends visit India of late inspired me to revised photos of my own trip in 2007.  You can see more photos on my FlickR site.

Blogging really is infectious...

one blog leads to another. Tumble, tumble, tumble.... http://whitelightningheart.tumblr.com

Inspiration for today...

"Grounding is caring for the tender, human being that is you so that you can thrive. It includes self-care, structure (loving boundaries), rhythms and routines.

If you were to plant a garden, you would give it water, nourishing soil, some compost or fertilizer, sunlight and fresh air. This is self-care.

You may keep the plants in a greenhouse when the weather’s cold. Or you may put a cage around a tomato to help it grow. This is structure. You would water your garden, rake and weed at regular intervals. This is routine.
You would appreciate that your garden goes through cycles of growth, rest, and harvest. This is rhythm.

These facets work together to grow a healthy garden. They work together to grow you, as well."

Author:  Karly Randolph Pitman - http://www.firstourselves.com/

The beauty of the humble polaroid

In my own backyard with the camera...

Tongariro.... Traverse, not Crossing....

The promise of stormy weather saw us take a different path... a traverse, not a crossing.  Still a great walk with stunning landscapes.  Lots of ascends and two lakes.  Lots of fun.

"One does not simply walk into Mordor.... um, I think we just did". Hollie Cruickshank - 20 March 2010.

Things we have made...

Luscious, organic, goodness that we managed to grow in our inner city apartment.  Lovingly tended to and one hundred percent organic.  These little gems taste amazing!  And the basil - oh the basil, so much basil! 

Delightful Art Deco in Pukerua Bay

Who knows.... it might be yet!

I know we're all feeling dispondent about Welly's weather but today is gorgeous and let's look to the future people!  February could well be the best ever...