Tag Archive for Hamilton Island

Tom was Here

30/05/2011 Joh family, love

Now he’s gone! Last night I collected him from the airport. His flight arrived at 11.30 pm. He was a much better travelling companion late at night, than he is early in the morning! He flies out again tomorrow morning and I just got home from driving him an hour or so down the road to catch a train into the city to meet up with friends. He’s staying closer to the airport tonight to avoid an early morning trip. I appreciate that!

I love having him home, even if it was for such a brief period. He is so positive to be around. He constantly makes me smile. We got to relive the fun times of his 21st and he filled me in on all the details I missed and vice versa.

Such as why I didn’t wash the dishes the morning after:

It was the closest I’ve been to one! I was surprisingly unperturbed, but I couldn’t have got any closer. I just noticed it move as I went to turn the tap on, I quickly put some distance between us let me tell you:).

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Colder than Before

11/05/2011 Joh food, random, work

It’s really cold here. I think my weekend with Tom on Hamilton Island has made it seem even colder! I enjoyed looking at all the photos and clips his friends captured of the weekend on facebook. Good times!

After working through the summer in the kitchen I thought I would never wear anything long sleeved in a kitchen, EVER! Today I did. It’s not even winter yet. Our delicious food helped though. It all smells so much better and tastes every bit as good as it smells. This morning I was home doing a last minute book keep for the BAS return (due tomorrow) and as soon as I hit the arcade I could smell the food and knew I was heading in the right direction.

It has really taken me until today to come back to earth after the weekend. I have had early nights the past two nights but I feel quite good now and back into my routines.

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My Son is 21!

09/05/2011 Joh family, food, friends, gratitude, holidays, love

I could not be more proud of my son. He organised the most magnificent weekend for his family and friends. It was lovely to see where he works and to meet his friends and co-workers. They are such gorgeous and happy young people. I’ve known he was in a good place because of the growth and happiness I’ve seen when he’s been home to visit, but it was great to have it confirmed. He is so loved. His partner Dean was amazing and attended to all the details with love, he was in and out all weekend organising food, beverages, a gorgeous cake and making sure we were all well looked after. As a mum, I enjoyed hearing his friends tell me about how much they love him and share their stories and adventures with me. One of his friends made him this amazing book with photos and a poem, it was like a hardcover picture book. I was thrilled to see it. What a thoughtful and creative young woman.

He booked us all into opulent accomodation, catering for everyone’s needs. My parents stayed at Beach Club resort and were overwhelmed by the beauty of the place and service they received. We all stayed at the party house (The Round House). His dad and step mum had a place of their own because they have a baby. He looked after everyone and considered their needs. I had the best time. It was pretty hard to come home really.

I can’t believe my baby is 21. A lady came into ‘The Butchers Dog’ today with a baby boy and she looked so tired. I remembered when Tom was a baby, he cried a lot. I looked at her baby and thought I would do it all again because he has been such a gift to me. Not just this weekend but all his life. He has always loved and cared for me in ways that no else has even known to. He has shared his friendships and fun with me and it I’ve enjoyed being a part of his people as much as I do my own. I miss him fiercely but knowing he is living in a beautiful place, surrounded by loving people helps.

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Happy New Moon

03/05/2011 Joh Business, family, food, learn, travel, work

The new moon has brought me energy. I had a nap after work and now I feel great. Darin made pizza wraps today. I had one this afternoon and it was delicious but I think it was too much for me and made me sleepy. I think I’ll stick to just soup for lunch tomorrow. Having said that, the fish is back tomorrow so I’m not sure I’ll be able to resist that:)

I have finally got all my financial commitments in place. The next quest is to get everything into the accounting software by the 12th so I can submit my BAS statement. I have been really slack with my paperwork. I spent the whole weekend sorting it out and making arrangements with people where I am unable to pay by the due date. I had all these piles of paper everywhere and it was a mess. It’s not like me really, I usually don’t mind that kind of stuff. I think once you start neglecting something though, it becomes a sore point. I have found this great service: MYOB online. Due to recent upheaval with laptop, I think an online accounting system is a good plan for me.

Anyway I am having a night off because I think it’s all pretty much in order now and I feel satisfied that I can take the next step with more ease. I’ve got my feet up and I’m enjoying Cath’s homemade Bailey’s she left here on the weekend for me. We had friends around for dinner and games on Saturday night. It was fun. The Bailey’s is always a favourite. Cath and I have enjoyed it many a night!

I just can’t wait to see Tom on the weekend, at his place:). I now have the booking retrieved from Jetstar. I lost that email when my laptop went on a holiday. I must say they were very helpful. I don’t think I’ve ever had so much interaction with an airline before and I’m pleased that when I’ve needed to – they’ve been great.

I feel good because not only have I restored most of the important things about my online life, but I’ve improved it. So I guess it was one of those annoying but useful things.

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New Moon in Taurus – Tuesday 3rd May 2011

02/05/2011 Joh family, holidays

I have been really busy this dark moon. I haven’t had a chance to read many articles about this moon. From what I’ve skimmed it sounds like a good one. I love Taurus. Good taste, food loving,pleasure seeking and earthy people and times. I am so excited about my son turning 21 and going to Hamilton Island. I feel like I have a million things to do before I go. The weekend was filled with tasks to complete and I’m still finishing them up! So excited but no time for much more.

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Hamilton Island Evacuating

31/01/2011 Joh family

I was really pleased to hear from Tom this afternoon to say he was being evacuated to Brisbane. I love how he always lets me know what is going on when I am worried. After the rushed call, he was calling from a phone that plenty of others wanted to use to let their loved ones know what was going on, all these questions and things I wanted to tell him popped into my head. Like how can you be going to Brisbane when they are recovering from a flood? Will they have a place for you all? I wanted to tell him to call Auntie Shirley cause I knew she would take him in. I can’t contact him on the mobile. I just hope he’s all good.

He sounded really sad when he said they weren’t even taping the windows they were all just getting out. He loves that place. I hope things work out ok. I can’t wait to hear from him again that it’s all over.

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Collecting Tom

21/01/2011 Joh Business, family, food, gratitude, travel, work

Today I’m going to pick Tom up from the airport. I’m very excited to see him. He’s coming home for the weekend for a friends 21st that we have both been invited to. On our trip home I expect we’ll be discussing his 21st which is coming up in May. He’s planning to have it on Hamilton Island so I imagine that not everyone will be able to make it. I was against that when he first suggested it, but after a few discussions and the bottom line that it is his 21st, I have come round. I’m excited now about going there myself because after all it is probably going to take an occasion like this to get me there. I’m worried I won’t want to come back because it sounds so beautiful.

We’ll have all our children around this weekend, so it is going to be a busy one. I love these family times though.

I’m really lucky that Asha is around to help Darin out in the shop, even though he probably would be fine as he insists on his own. We have had a pretty quiet week at work. A couple of steady days but two days where I wondered if we shouldn’t have stayed on holidays. I’m reassured that once people come and eat, they usually return again and again and the feedback is always good. The plates from the ‘eating in’ people are always very clean. The regulars stand in front of the bain marie running their eyes up and down the offerings not able to decide because they want it all.

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If you leave me, can I come too?

20/05/2010 Joh family, music

Tom went today. He’s flying back to the tropical paridise he calls home early in the morning and staying with Asha tonight. He was very happy to be going too. He wrote on his blog (that has been VERY neglected whilst he’s been up there) that he has promised himself not to return in winter again. That, I must say is just rubbing it in! His braces however mean he will probably have to. I’m guessing he won’t stay as long though. I could tell he was itching to get back there. I am happy for him, but I wonder if I shouldn’t try life in a warmer climate. Only kidding, I’m very happy here with my seasons:-)

I went back to school in a bit of a numb state and was glad to hear the bell go at the end of the day. I have come home and completed a fair bit of stuff that I had neglected while he was here. I think by the end of the week my varied climate life will have returned to it’s natural order.

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He’s Home

19/05/2010 Joh family

I’m feeling unprofessional this week. Tom is home and I really can’t concentrate properly on being a teacher. I want to be home with him every minute of my day. I want to rush out of meetings and I feel annoyed with anyone who asks an additional question that could perhaps hold the meeting up a minute or two. I really don’t want to be there.

I collected him from the airport this time. Bad move. The overwhelmed tears I usually shed in the privacy of my home were spilled out at the airport. It was so great to hug him. We chatted all the way home. It’s been so lovely to see him for the past few days. He hasn’t gone out as much as he usually does when he’s home. We’ve had meals together. We went to the place Darin works last night and it was really yum. He’s really feeling the cold. He’s shopping and sleeping, catching up on the things he misses out on at Hamilton Island I guess.

I think he is intensely happy there. He talks about his friends and the things they do with a light in his eyes that I recognise as good. His people from Hamo call him and his face lights up. He leaves me tomorrow to return to those good times and I am happy for him that he has found a place where he can thrive.

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Happy Birthday Tom!

07/05/2010 Joh family

My son is 20 today. I don’t get to see him which is a pity, but when I talked to him today he thanked me for having him because he loves his life. That makes me feel really good. He also gave me some other good news but I’m not sure if I can release it yet. One of his close mates has flown up to Hamilton Island for the weekend so he has days off to celebrate. It took a lot of willpower to resist getting on a plane and going there myself. Last we spoke there were big party plans so I figured I probably would just feel frustrated at not getting to spend enough time with him myself and managed to control my longing to see him.

I can’t believe it’s been 20 years. It’s flown! I can’t imagine my life without him. He has brought such bliss and fun to my life. So many happy memories. I miss him so much, yet I know he’s in a good place and it gives me more joy knowing that, than it would if we were living together still and arguing about mess and noise. An occasional visit to exchange hugs, news, laughs, music and other important finds is probably a good space to be in at this stage of our lives. I have to be realistic. Gosh I would love to hug him today though!

I did enjoy this photo of him and Meagz… they look so happy and well!

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