So a while ago I wrote about allowing myself the time to do some of the things I have always wanted to do, you know the saying. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and all that! I didn't mean too but I had fallen into the rut of putting everyone else first and saying "yes" to more then I should. Nothing serious but something I think many of us do from time to time. The kind of habit that can really be draining if you leave it unchecked.
HERE is the blog post I'm referring to.
So I finally did it, I got dreads. They are clean, neat and feminine little ones. I really like the look of them, though I currently resemble a bit of a fuzzy poodle that will settle down in time. ;)
I'm able to wash them easily for those that are wondering and If I get tired of them I can cut off some length and brush them out. You know what? I don't know why I didn't do it earlier. Its silly how we build things in our minds to be bigger then they really are isn't it?
A girlfriend from the APY lands gave me some beautiful gum nuts and seeds decorated by the women up there, which I have threaded on.
Aside from that things have been pretty quiet here. The children are tired, really tired. School term is taking its toll and the grumps are a daily occurance. Thank God for coffee....
Study is finally going somewhere. I may be a little over excited that it appears under the mountain of fluff that is currently taking residence in my head there seems to be a brain after all....I was becoming concerned it had retired early. Hopefully now I have managed to finally find it assignments will begin to flow a little easier, it's been a rough start to the semester!
But I'm so very greatful Easter is here. We are taking the old van away to Robe for a few days and have friends looking after our house and animals. The weather has cooled, the days are growing shorter. Soups and casseroles are beginning to appear on the menu. More then once I have sat under the Tin veranda and watched the rain soak the ground. So peaceful! My soul is at rest knowing the land will soon begin to heal and become green again.
This is the level of dust storms we are living with here. Just awful. We are looking forward to the crops being in and holding the soil togeather. The erosion has been terrible.
Anyway I have a mountain of packing to do as the kids are now in bed. I'm pecking this on my phone waiting for little Henry to finally drift off. His legs are moving more slowly and his body beginning to relax.
Much love,
Emma
Xx
HERE is the blog post I'm referring to.
So I finally did it, I got dreads. They are clean, neat and feminine little ones. I really like the look of them, though I currently resemble a bit of a fuzzy poodle that will settle down in time. ;)
I'm able to wash them easily for those that are wondering and If I get tired of them I can cut off some length and brush them out. You know what? I don't know why I didn't do it earlier. Its silly how we build things in our minds to be bigger then they really are isn't it?
Excuse the clean washing I was folding in the background....keeping it real!!
A girlfriend from the APY lands gave me some beautiful gum nuts and seeds decorated by the women up there, which I have threaded on.
Aside from that things have been pretty quiet here. The children are tired, really tired. School term is taking its toll and the grumps are a daily occurance. Thank God for coffee....
Study is finally going somewhere. I may be a little over excited that it appears under the mountain of fluff that is currently taking residence in my head there seems to be a brain after all....I was becoming concerned it had retired early. Hopefully now I have managed to finally find it assignments will begin to flow a little easier, it's been a rough start to the semester!
But I'm so very greatful Easter is here. We are taking the old van away to Robe for a few days and have friends looking after our house and animals. The weather has cooled, the days are growing shorter. Soups and casseroles are beginning to appear on the menu. More then once I have sat under the Tin veranda and watched the rain soak the ground. So peaceful! My soul is at rest knowing the land will soon begin to heal and become green again.
Anyway I have a mountain of packing to do as the kids are now in bed. I'm pecking this on my phone waiting for little Henry to finally drift off. His legs are moving more slowly and his body beginning to relax.
Much love,
Emma
Xx
