5 reasons why i take a FB break every year

for the past three years i have a pre-planned break from facebook around oct/nov. here i share why i do this and what it does for me...

the false confidante

we all have obstacles; the rain falls on the just and unjust.

i'm sharing about one of mine and the realisation we are created for connection...

always look at the heart

i inadvertently picked up a hitchhiker the other week and it made my whole day.

driving home from town and isaiah had fallen asleep in his carseat, it was hot and stuffy and his head fell forward while i was driving. i needed to correct that before heading around the windy roads that lead us home. i decided to pull in at {lookout hill} an area the overlooks the whangarei harbour and noticed a figure with a guitar with their thumb out on the side of the road. after fixing my son's position i decided to head back on my way.

a to z words of wisdom

some alphabetical enlightenment for you today - it's been a busy one for me - teaching in three different rooms and getting to hang out with energetic and spunky kids! i am sharing some little tid-bits to consider... a little pep talk if you will! (which is for me too)

six things to do when dealing with disappointment

 a sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfilment of one's hopes or expectations

as you may well guess, i am in a season of transition; moving through to {new ground} or searching high and low for it! it never feels comfortable or safe but it's definitely inevitable. as i wrestle with the feeling of disappointment i want to share some keys i use to push through. i hope these encourage you or a friend if you are in this place too.

we need an epidemic

{you're ok, you'll come through this}
{that situation doesn't define you}
{i know how you feel, i have felt like that but when i did this it really helped}
{i see the pain in your eyes, help me understand what's going on}

five things to consider when moving back home

it's been just over 9 weeks since we have been living back in new zealand, our permanent move home. i have been reflecting {i am a pretty reflective individual ya know} about moving countries and continents and thought to share some things to consider if you are ever in the same situation.

there is lots that could be covered, but these points have stood out to me the most:

1** it takes t-i-m-e ** time on all accounts, time to get yourself into certain routines {like the fact i still don't actually know what day the rubbish is collected!}. give yourself that space to adjust and don't put pressure on yourself to have it all together straight away.