It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …

Happy Friday everyone! Today’s flower of the day is not actually a real flower, it’s a flower on a cup, hanging on a tree! I love the idea of hanging cups in a tree, especially when you’re visiting a garden tea room. This was discovered at the Camellia Gardens we visited this morning. It did feature a rose on the cup so I figured it’s perfect for today’s flower.

Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it? I have many, many favourite places to visit but I will pick a local one that we visited today for breakfast, it is the Camellia Gardens in the Sutherland Shire. Beautiful gardens, with lots of flowers, native animals and a tea room! What’s not to love…and it’s just a 20 minute walk from our home.

Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I thought it would be appropriate to showcase some festive red doors as we enter the Christmas season. As always, let me know if you have a favourite this week. 1 - Newry 2 - Perth 3 - Busselton 4 - Alexandria 5 - Oatley I absolutely love all these doors but this week I am going with number one being my favourite from Newry, Northern Ireland.

What is one thing you would change about yourself? If I could change one thing about myself, it could be how certain small things have a habit of sticking in my mind. I’m not the world’s worst overthinker, but every now and then a little situation, usually something from work, can replay in my head far more than it needs to.

Are you more of a night or morning person? When it comes to picking a side, I am definitely a morning person. There is just something about waking up early, feeling fresh, and getting a head start on the day that suits me to the ground. I am so much more productive in the mornings, the classic saying “early bird catches the worm” really does apply to me.

Thanks Di for this week’s questions! 1. Are you busy making preparations for Dec 25th? No not really. I have nothing to plan as it will be just us two this year, which I’m really looking forward to. I will be working a lot and even bought myself a new Christmas scrub to wear. I want to try make the Christmas week festive for us and our patients.

It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …

What are your feelings about eating meat? I have always had mixed feelings about eating meat. I grew up with it and it has always been part of my culture, so enjoying meat feels completely normal and familiar to me, also I do think it can be part of a healthy balanced diet. However, I care a lot about how animals are treated and I hate knowing the environmental impact that large-scale farming has on our ecosystems and planet.

What are your two favorite things to wear? My two favourite things to wear are definitely shorts and a T-shirt. The moment I can put them on, it feels like instant freedom, like winter has finally released its freezing hold. There is something so simple and joyful about warm weather clothing, no layers, no fuss, just comfort, sunshine, and that little lift in your mood that comes with knowing summer is here.

We made it! 30 days of shadow squares!! Thanks Becky for this great challenge to feel inspired by shadows / squares and for keeping me motivated through November. It’s been a blast!

Well said ♥️

Today’s door is another beauty from Paddington and belongs to a stunning little house, hidden in the shadows. If someone could just give me this house to live in, I would be extremely grateful! Haha wishful thinking but how stunning is this place?!

If you didn't need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? I can’t think of anything profound that I would do, read more, learn a language? I would probably do more of what I enjoy doing, walking along the beach and eating more food for half of the time and the other half I could be catching up on chores that I like to put off.

Thanks Di for this week’s questions! 1. Do you have a keepsake box (where you retain special cards, pictures, letters, things that are special to you)? I actually do. It’s a really old box that belonged to my Dad as a teenager and then he gave it to me, complete with a Blondie sticker inside. I have all my most personal and prized possessions in it and it’s back in Northern Ireland for safe keeping.

Name your top three pet peeves. 1 - People not saying thank you when you hold open a door or step out of the way for them. 2 - People being passive aggressive. 3 - People taking trolleys from supermarkets and leaving them on the streets - a real problem where I live. I think people are a common theme! Happy Tuesday!

Who are your current most favorite people? When I think about my favourite people, the answer is pretty straightforward. At the very top of that list is always my partner. He’s my favourite person, full stop. I love being with him, and he’s the person I’d choose to spend my time with any day of the week. After him, my favourite people are my family and my friends, the people who know me best and who I can always rely on.

What are your favorite animals? Dogs, dogs, dogs! One of my goals in life is simple - to have a couple of old, scruffy dogs who need rehoming. The kind with grey muzzles, wonky ears, and hearts full of love just waiting for someone to notice them. There’s something special about giving an older dog a soft landing, a warm bed, a gentle routine, and the feeling that they’re safe and adored after whatever life has thrown at them.