tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post7051434712893288134..comments2023-12-07T04:30:55.002+10:00Comments on My Journey - Am I There Yet ?: Thankful ThursdayMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-42355378446753763382012-08-31T09:45:58.696+10:002012-08-31T09:45:58.696+10:00Thank you - I can't believe that we have been ...Thank you - I can't believe that we have been home just over a week already - where does the time to go ?????<br />HAve the best day ever !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-26669536012211693022012-08-31T09:45:18.370+10:002012-08-31T09:45:18.370+10:00It certainly is worth a visit - if not at least 2-...It certainly is worth a visit - if not at least 2-3 visits !!!! A loved some of the coffee and some wasn't that great. They certainly did have some huge mugs of coffee to choose if you so desired.<br />Have the best Friday !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-90827130122111825322012-08-31T09:44:03.825+10:002012-08-31T09:44:03.825+10:00Thanks Sonia - I wonder if that is what made it so...Thanks Sonia - I wonder if that is what made it so much more special - never thought about it from that point of view. We just both really enjoyed the time together without K wanting to do something different or moaning about what we had planned for the day !!!!!<br />Have a great day !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-48357986755884907382012-08-31T09:43:07.921+10:002012-08-31T09:43:07.921+10:00Thanks Francesca - it is good to sit down and thin...Thanks Francesca - it is good to sit down and think about what we can be thankful for when there are so many times when all that we think about it how bad things are and forget the wonderful things in our lives.<br />Have a great Friday !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-72189497960445224962012-08-31T09:42:10.115+10:002012-08-31T09:42:10.115+10:00Thank you - it is a really powerful mantra isn'...Thank you - it is a really powerful mantra isn't it and, thankfully one that is helping me overcome the fear and anxiety that I have been feeling as a result of menopause.<br />Have a great Friday !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-78689581393193593992012-08-31T09:41:11.199+10:002012-08-31T09:41:11.199+10:00LOL - please don't let my one attempt at walki...LOL - please don't let my one attempt at walking make you feel bad. As I don't drink tea or coffee visiting local cafes really doesn't do anything for me !!!<br />Yes, it is definitely about how the exercise makes me feel that gives me the oomph that I am sadly lacking at times to get out there and do it !<br />Have the best Friday !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-41227140800297632652012-08-31T09:37:48.747+10:002012-08-31T09:37:48.747+10:00It works so well here Jen - gives me a break (mind...It works so well here Jen - gives me a break (mind you having just started L&E again, the two of them are going to be sorting out dinner for themselves more as I will be exercising !!!!!<br />HAve the best Friday.<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-65889214729460650442012-08-31T09:35:49.590+10:002012-08-31T09:35:49.590+10:00Thank you !!!! I am trying really hard to get bac...Thank you !!!! I am trying really hard to get back to being as motivated as I was before I ran the GC 10kms - funny how long it takes to get fit and how quickly you lose the fitness when you stop !!<br />HAve a great Friday !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-55422568266042646262012-08-31T09:32:35.104+10:002012-08-31T09:32:35.104+10:00Thanks Carmen - she realises that it is good for h...Thanks Carmen - she realises that it is good for her to learn even when she is complaining about having to do it !!!! Just thought - maybe I should complain every time I make dinner and see how she likes that !<br />HAve the best Friday and looking forward to catching up with you on Saturday !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-3159458794241813752012-08-31T09:31:27.742+10:002012-08-31T09:31:27.742+10:00It's a great quote isn't it. I am really ...It's a great quote isn't it. I am really trying to be mindful of it when I feel the fear creeping up in my chest. This is not how I am used to feeling so having the mantra in my head is a big help.<br />Hopefully A can give you some tips on the roads as I didn't drive at all this trip - in fact I didn't even put my name on as a driver (which was kinda dumb but I wasn't thinking at nearly midnight when we were picking up the car !!!!)<br />Have the best Friday and well done on your exercise this morning - good for you !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-81978603738488655262012-08-31T09:28:56.249+10:002012-08-31T09:28:56.249+10:00Thanks Lyndal - I realised that I need to just acc...Thanks Lyndal - I realised that I need to just accept and be realistic about what I can achieve / accomplish.<br />Looking forward to improving each week.<br />Have the best Friday.<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-19260452150782603022012-08-30T22:29:36.228+10:002012-08-30T22:29:36.228+10:00Oh your back from your trip! Welcome home :)Oh your back from your trip! Welcome home :)Kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09451382657183203521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-52875697998457343592012-08-30T21:52:49.521+10:002012-08-30T21:52:49.521+10:00Great list- always wanted to visit New Zealand- on...Great list- always wanted to visit New Zealand- only ever spent one stopover night in Auckland. The BOWLS of coffee a the cafe in the morning I have never forgotten!Twitchyhttp://www.twitchycorner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-14748263953142742992012-08-30T21:27:16.246+10:002012-08-30T21:27:16.246+10:00what a wonderful list of things to be thankful for...what a wonderful list of things to be thankful for. So glad you had a brilliant time on holidays with A. With all the time you guys have spent apart with his work, you so deserved some special magical time together xxxLife Love and Hiccupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03283618400442819761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-91999006189307991112012-08-30T19:52:14.919+10:002012-08-30T19:52:14.919+10:00I love your list of thankful. Happy Thursday!I love your list of thankful. Happy Thursday!Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364142024795616333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-24060347740142134032012-08-30T13:17:46.163+10:002012-08-30T13:17:46.163+10:00I am feeling energised after reading this post! L...I am feeling energised after reading this post! Love the mantra!!! housewifeinheelshttp://www.housewifeinheels.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-3639466855630219852012-08-30T12:35:25.155+10:002012-08-30T12:35:25.155+10:00You're making me feel really slack here! I rec...You're making me feel really slack here! I recently cancelled my gym membership so that I could spend more time visiting local cafes and blogging about them.<br />Shame Mumabulous Shame.<br />Seriously - good job with the exercise. The way it makes you feel is so worth the effort.<br />Love<br />MumabulousMumabuloushttp://mum-abulous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-53338319940900807072012-08-30T12:35:07.760+10:002012-08-30T12:35:07.760+10:00So many things to be thankful for. Also the fact t...So many things to be thankful for. Also the fact that it is Thursday and tomorrow is Friday and I can say - I made it. Woohoo.<br />Getting out in the fresh air does amazing things for us doesnt it. Great pace by the way. Snails are passing me at the moment.<br />Have a great weekend!<br />xxxJulie's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03816311317960631640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-69042381545593509942012-08-30T10:42:27.043+10:002012-08-30T10:42:27.043+10:00Might get my DD to cook one meal a week for me too...Might get my DD to cook one meal a week for me too...love that idea :-)<br /><br />Have a happy day xjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000062075347416626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-39961865738167616582012-08-30T10:02:42.017+10:002012-08-30T10:02:42.017+10:00Oh I love everything about this post, it's so ...Oh I love everything about this post, it's so positive and joyful. Most of all I love that quote: "Feel the fear and do it anyway"! This is so, so fitting xxworkingwomenaushttp://www.workingwomenaustralia.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-79409844327109683992012-08-30T09:48:32.514+10:002012-08-30T09:48:32.514+10:00Amen to all of that...and more. We convinced Miss ...Amen to all of that...and more. We convinced Miss 15 to cook dinner once a week ages ago...two times on occasions that we are too busy with appointment schedules. ;) Love and smiles for an amazing day! xxXOoocarmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402338064127467604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-5140102325272203782012-08-30T09:06:42.912+10:002012-08-30T09:06:42.912+10:00I love that quote, and I'm adopting it too! I&...I love that quote, and I'm adopting it too! I'm both excited and terrified of our holiday to NZ. I can't wait to catch up and hear all about your holiday and get some tips, especially on navigating those windy roads! I'm least looking forward to that! Aroha @ Colours of Sunsethttp://coloursofsunset.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491980023984137836.post-50608468024093543702012-08-30T08:20:58.847+10:002012-08-30T08:20:58.847+10:00Love this!! I was so proud that you got out there ...Love this!! I was so proud that you got out there last night for a massive walk - and i love that you compared apples to apples and could still see an improvement, even in your walking! what a great measure of how far you have come xx Lyndalhttp://familyofkillers.comnoreply@blogger.com