Well the next thing involves our dog Coco. I’ve been talking about it since we got her and we finally did it. We introduced her to the ocean and I went swimming with her. The hardest part of this exercise was finding a dog friendly beach where we currently are. Most of the beaches are… Continue reading #5 – 50 things for 50 years
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#4 – 50 things for 50 years
I’m trying my best to make my 50 things something I’ve not experienced before. So when the opportunity presented itself to attend the Mutlticultural Festival in Canberra I jumped at the chance. I’m not a fan of big crowds so it was definitely a step outside my comfort zone. We had a fantastic time. I… Continue reading #4 – 50 things for 50 years
#3 – 50 things for 50 years
It’s taken a little bit of planning and has been delayed a couple of times but #3 is finally complete. The third item on my 50 things for 50 years is our forever caravan and the vehicle to tow it. We will need it to tick off a few more items on my list that… Continue reading #3 – 50 things for 50 years
Life tip – watch the sunrise and sunset
Sunset Sunrise The sun will rise and set every day. Take time to enjoy the wonder.
Patience…everything happens for a reason
I’m not necessarily the most patient person. I try hard to wait patiently for things to happen. Don’t get me wrong I can wait patiently in a line but when it comes to dreams and goals I am not very patient. This week has been a serious challenge. We bought our new dream caravan and… Continue reading Patience…everything happens for a reason
Many lives in one
Do you ever look at photos or memorabilia and think gee wizz I’ve had several lives already? They say the average adult will change their career a few times in their life. What about life direction. I’ve been doing a bit of reflecting and I can definitely see several different Rachel’s. There Rachel as a… Continue reading Many lives in one
Anxious Moments
This week should be super exciting. We’ve decided to upgrade the caravan. We’ve purchased our retirement van. The one we hope to travel Australia in. No we aren’t ready for retirement but we figured it would be better to pay it off while we are still working full time. The purchase of the van went… Continue reading Anxious Moments
New Year – New Adventures
We were off grid for the last few days. We’ve decided on an upgrade for the caravan so took our little 90s series out for its last trip. The night sky in New Years Eve was so pretty. We didn’t miss fireworks at all. What more could you want. Started 2023 just the way we… Continue reading New Year – New Adventures
#1 – 50 things for 50 years – A first Christmas
It was important that the first event on on my journey to 50 was a truely special one. What could be more special than your grandsons first Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve under the trees at a local park. We ate and laughed and Santa stopped by for a visit. What will #2 be? I’m… Continue reading #1 – 50 things for 50 years – A first Christmas
Finding that Christmas Spirit
I’m still struggling to find the excitement for Christmas this year. I just feel like I’m going through the motions. Today I had the pleasure of spending the day with four of my children, their partners and my grandson. It’s his first Christmas. He’s only little but we were so excited when Santa stopped to… Continue reading Finding that Christmas Spirit