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Birthday

03/12/2011 Joh friends, gratitude, relationships

I’m 46 now.

Yesterday I was really tickled by how adding text messages, facebook messages to the traditional visits and calls  can make your day a constant stream of birthday greetings. I enjoyed it. I was working at my floor coverings job ended up turning my phone off because as much as I love it all, I wanted to finish a few jobs without interruptions.

This year has been a long and rambly story with many twists in the plot. As with all interesting stories where I’ve found myself at the end of 45 in a good place. I’ve laughed more than enough. I celebrate. Today I will continue, cause I worked yesterday so that didn’t count.

I’m catching up with my school friends today at the annual 10-10. In a break with tradition we’ll be off to another establishment. As usual I’ll be going in the afternoon and not marathoning the session. It’s a sunny day and people I like will be there. Fun!

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New Moon in Libra – Tuesday 27th September 2011

27/09/2011 Joh astrology, friends, gratitude, health

I’ve taken the dark moon prescription and rested. Mystic Medusa had some classic posts (Your Dark Moon on Speed) about the dark moon.

I’ve had shingles. The Friday before the holidays I came home from school and started to feel the painful tingle in my face and noticed some red lumps had formed along my jaw up to my ear. Darin was returning from a brief visit to Sydney and I was excited about him coming home. I missed him.  I spent most of my time in the last week in bed. I have slept a lot, sooked a bit and been well looked after. He’s been cooking me healthy meals and taking care of the things I couldn’t as well as just being there for me in lots of small ways.  I missed my friend’s wedding. I felt very sorry for myself. Today I feel better.

Libra is a sign of balance and relationship. Venus the planet of beauty and abundance rules Libra (along with Taurus). One of my close friends, Wilma is Libran and has excellent taste and communication skills you would associate with one. We were in business together in ‘Unique Furnishings’ and ‘Total Vision’ both soft furnishings/interior decorating businesses. It was a fun and social time of my life.

Wilma’s daughter got married on Friday and although I couldn’t go, I know it would have been beautiful. I have known Dallis since she was 3 and Nathan is a worthy man for her. When I met Nathan I felt comfortable and I liked him. It was instantly fun in their space.

Some articles I’ve read about this new moon :

Lynda Hill’s Sabian Symbols: Getting Straight and Getting the Message, September’s Libran New Moon

Ruby Slipper: Sun, Mercury and New Moon in Libra: The Fight to Stay Balanced

And a post about making a new moon wish:
Kelly Surtees: New Moon Wishing

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The Jolly Blur that has been this week

25/12/2009 Joh family, friends, gratitude, relationships

It’s hard to believe it’s less than a week since Asha’s 21st. What a packed week I’ve had! It’s all been lovely and I have seen most of the people I love this week. I miss Kate and Tom today, but had Tom here this time last week for the weekend, which almost makes up for it. I’ve had two phone conversations with Kate this week so that’s pretty good too for someone who lives in the UK.  My brother Brendan is home from Darwin and Jane and Sam were here last weekend from WA, so these things have been the real gifts for me this week. Watching my daughter shine at her 21st and entertain all her family and friends with the beauty and grace she carries with her was also a priceless treat. I’ve had Darin by my side cooking, entertaining, cleaning up, holding me up when I’ve had a panic and just generally being rock solid there for me is worth more to me than I can say. I feel absolutely surrounded by goodness.

I received great stuff too, as you do at this time. I especially appreciated the camera from my parents. Darin and I bought a camera recently that has disappeared. I’ve really missed having a camera. I didn’t realise how much I would. I got it in time to capture some of the delight of Darin’s beautiful kids opening their presents today and the smiles and glee at playing with all their new toys. I’m not going to list all the other lovely things.

I’m off to bed, full of gratitude for all I have in my life. I hope all readers have had a safe and lovely festive season.

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Fabulous Weekend

21/12/2009 Joh family

I had a great weekend. Asha’s 21 was awesome and enjoyed by all. It was fun to be surrounded by my family and closest friends and to celebrate her. The night went better than I could have imagined. People came from everywhere!

I have been so busy lately. Lots keeps happening and it’s all good. I hope to get into better routines of updating my blog next year. I’ve neglected it lately. There have been plenty of things I wanted to note here, but with so much happening….

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School finished for 2009

15/12/2009 Joh family, holidays, relationships

Today we had our breakup for school. We had breakfast together, a liturgy and then a lunch. At last! This school year is over. My office is empty at the junior campus. I think I’ve got everything completed there.

So this first day of the six weeks ahead is mine at last. When I got home Darin had picked up the girls from childcare to have a swim in the pool. I’m not sure if I mentioned it before but we bought the kids a blow up pool. It’s awesome. I hitched up my white dress and had a wade in there myself. Then I had lots of cold cuddles before he took them back and went to work. The house is quiet and empty and I’ve enjoyed a nap and am now beginning to clean.

It’s a new moon tomorrow night and I want to give my home a major cleanout before then. I am excited about the next few days. My brother returns from Darwin tomorrow. Tom returns from Hamilton Island on Friday. We have Asha’s 21st on Saturday night. This day has finally come :-) .

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Resting

08/09/2009 Joh family, friends, holidays, home, relationships

Tonight is a quiet night. Darin is already asleep on the couch and I won’t be far behind I think.

Sunday was busy, Wilma and Darryl came and fitted wooden venetian blinds to my windows. I love them. Asha visited briefly in the afternoon and it’s always lovely to see her. One of Tom’s mates, Phil dropped in too. Interestingly I’ve bumped into many of Tom’s friends this week, after missing them all for so long. Tom is coming home this weekend, so we are all looking forward to seeing him again. I can’t wait.

Darin cooked a delicious lunch of crumbed cutlets and salad with crusty bread for us all on Sunday. It was beautiful to watch him showing Jack how to cut things and crumb etc. He is so patient and makes a great teacher. I felt sorry that he had to cook on father’s day, when really I should have been looking after him, yet watching them do this together seemed perfect. I think he really enjoys it.

I tried to phone my dad for father’s day, but didn’t catch up with them (my parents) until the next day. They are in outback QLD currently and were not reachable. Sounds like they are having a good time though so all is well.

It’s only 8 days until the school holidays and although it’s only been a six week term for me due to my long service leave, work is a tense place currently, I’ll be happy to put a fullstop on this term.

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Midwinter

21/06/2009 Joh astrology, family

The winter solstice today marks the shortest day. Aquarius Papers has an article about this year’s solstice, although based in US it’s the opposite season. We’re heading back to summer now.

Last night there were celebrations all around such as this one at Federation Square. In the wikipedia article I read with interest that the celebrations are to combat depression and malaise brought on by the darkness of winter.

I had a housewarming I was meant to go to last night at my brother and sister-in-laws. I didn’t go. I feel bad about it. I hope they had a great night. I really want to visit them in their new home, but the end of term, the middle of winter and with Darin working Saturdays, it didn’t feel doable. I had an early night in last night and I needed it.

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Jay’s 21st

16/03/2009 Joh holidays, work

Last night I went to my youngest cousin’s 21st birthday. He also graduated yesterday, so it was a big day for him. He is 9 months older than my daughter and I have memories of my two children and Jay happily spending time together at family gatherings, not hearing a peep from them. It was a good party and I enjoyed myself… perhaps a little too much! Darin has met parts of my family now and he survived. Not everyone was there, as usual… my mum has a large family, but that was probably less overwhelming.

Today I have done a little cleaning, need to do a lot more. I can’t believe there are less than three weeks until the school holidays. I am looking forward to them. This last month has been awesome, so good that I want a rest! The next three weeks will be busy no doubt, interim report writing, parent-teacher interviews and all the end of term things that come rushing in!

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Weddings

25/02/2009 Joh family, reading, relationships

Tonight I watched ‘Four Weddings and A Funeral’ again. I haven’t watched it for years and I forgot the ending, which was kind of a bonus. It reminded me of the youtube clip that has been mentioned on Twitter and some blogs in the last week ‘Brian and Ellen’s Wedding ‘Music Video’. It’s quite watchable for a wedding video. I’m curious about whether it was taken at the actual wedding though and how much the filming impacted on the day or whether it was as casual and fun as it appears.

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Happy Chinese New Year – The Year of the Ox – 26 January 2009

25/01/2009 Joh astrology, home

I like to consider Chinese New Year as the real start to the year. I always need that extra distance from the Christmas festivities to get my home and head in order to start a fresh year. This year is challenging as I am part way through a lot of little projects to do with moving. I am  cleaning, decluttering and setting my goals.

If you are pressed for time maybe you could just clean up the entrance to your home. That could improve the feng shui for the start of the year. This article Chinese New Year: Feng Shui Doctrine, tells about what to expect for the year.

I’ve noticed today that a few bloggers are talking goals, such as Widget, it’s a great time for it.

The Year of the Ox should be one of hard work and stability. Aquarius Papers has a great explanation, so as usual I will link you to that. I am a Snake, so naturally lazy – have you noticed? It is a good year for Snakes! Ox are kind of like Capricorns… steady, dependable and persistent. I know one Ox and he is a Libran so you have to look a bit deeper to see the Ox tendencies, but they are there… he has worked in the same job all his life has that solid stamina that keeps him going.

Tomorrow I’m off to celebrate Australia Day at a BBQ with friends by the pool. It should be a great day, I’m looking forward to it. I’m dropping Tom and his friend Meagz off in the city so they can go to BDO.  Sadly I didn’t win a ticket, so I’ll just be hearing about it from them. I’ll have to console myself musically with Triple J’s hottest 100 on the radio.

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