For a company full of blokes we certainly have quite a few females these days... and then we all went and sat in a row. v.cute really... all giggling away - as you do!!
Todays presentation was on leadership by a man who is top of his league - ie Anthony Toop (of Toop and Toop Real Estate fame for those not in SA). It was excellent however I had to leave after the first 20 mins as I was due at a SA Great, Speakers in Schools presentation myself. We did 2 talks at Annesley College on career and energy and the next generational challenge.
So, gosh golly gee me. I went from leadership is being a black sheep, lonely, front runner thinking, passionate, informed go getter to stay on your journey, think about how you react / act / respond... always with manners.... to... well what is going to happen in the next 40 years? Think about it, in the next ten we will run out of the resources we have come to depend on. So, this next generation of school kids, and me (ME!!!)(YOU!!!) has to work out what we are going to do to make sure we have enough water, food, energy, compassion in our souls to actually just survive.
Oh, and some of those kids in the classroom today probably want to get their L Plates in something that resembles a car? It was quite a sobering presentation in the end... but valid, frank and very inspiring from my point of view.
So, a day full of inspiration.
I also learnt that to have patience, to stay calm and to respond in the most appropriate way that you know how is the best course of action in any situation. i dont always and have found this sad / hard / deflating / but harmonious. It's true I had something to inspire me... I have been living by this saying for the past few days and it has served me well:
......how people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours ~ Wayne Dyer
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Three Hundred & One
Three Hundred
You'd be laughing your head off too if you'd taken fotos of yourself for the past 300 days straight. Talk about finding it hard to keep it interesting!!! LOL
I got grief tonight because I wouldnt go to a twitter meet up @ a pub - well I'm an onliner... and onliners are generally computer nerds and this little black duck is even more so when she has kids at home. It's my sanity remember!!
That said, I like to get out too - but let's co-ordinate better next time xx
Monday, November 9, 2009
Two Hundred & Ninety Nine
just got home and am brushing the teeth and checking my status at the same time, as you do!! so snapped a piccy cause i forgot to do one at the BBQ!! too busy having a fat time.
what a hot day. work air-con broke down and so we have this makeshift thing that doesnt do anything so by this afternoon was nearly feinting it felt so bad. the guys all told me i looked horrible and to go home (gee thanks). but i did.
fresh air sorted my head and i was fine again.
make you appreciate it. xc
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Two Hundred & Ninety Eight
apparently hats are in for boys... i like the look - so go for it i say!!! i borrowed this one to take the piccy (teheee so no, it's not a girls hat!!).
ready for summer!!! xc
Two Hundred & Ninety Seven
dont ya just love malls? bludy people everywhere... with big stuffed animals with people inside doing stuff for kids... ahhhhh LOL xc
Two Hundred & Ninety Six
have to admire this scene; a mum, stepmum, dad and stepdad (not sure if they're all officially called that, but we'll go with it) all in the same picture, all having a "fat time" as Kazzy would say. that's pretty good in this day n age. i know with my own (ex's) ive had years of hurdles and issues and whilst things are more harmonious and cruisey these days i wouldnt be caught dead out "socialising" with them!! nor they with me. at one stage i would most certainly have considered it as i dont break up with bad feelings but life has just never given me this road.
maybe one day xc
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Day Two Hundred & Ninety Five
the day after when im feeling a tad poor ... no sympathy please - this one was self inflicked :) xc
Day Two Hundred & Ninety Four
the day went well but we all did get a bit excited in the end. no winners in the group but lots of grinners. rachels team modeled well and i met an old friend / hairdresser from 16years ago!!! we caught up on lots of gos, grabbed business cards and know where i'll be getting my do styled next!! love her work... and used to do makeup etc for her... ahhhh those were the days LOL
so this is just one of many fotos... i did a blow by blow account and sent them up to flickr immediately... that was a bit of a hoot :) xc
Monday, November 2, 2009
Day Two Hundred & Ninety Three
look @ me - i have the daughters phone
bahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa hmmm
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Day Two Hundred & Ninety Two
my daughter put a flower in my hair, with genuine care, and a touch of flair.
great late afternoon catch up with old friends down at glenelg (the beach) where there was wall to wall people on a hot spring day xc
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Day Two Hundred & Ninety One / 3
full moon. no wonder. what a crazee week.
to start my cousin died. poor thing. he had suffered from cancer for years. i wont write everything here but i just feel exceptionally sad. so sad. and whilst it's a horrible thing to die of and no-one should suffer from it, in a way i'm glad he's out of the pain and misery, but he was young. too young. only a few years older than me (please just accept this is too young for my benefit).
i say it's too young because of my auntie. same as my mum in my brothers scenario. loosing a child before you die yourself (as the mother) must be the hardest emotion in the world to suffer and i know my mum did. we had years of depression - still do with her. and here is my auntie who has now lost three men in her life. her husband, her youngest son and now her eldest. her daughter survives.
it's just too tragic. horrible.
i didnt go to the funeral. i'd had a big emotional week myself in my personal relationship and I wouldnt have been able to leave town for the six hour journey until after 10pm at night,for the funeral in the morning another hour away, for me to have to drive straight back. mum said no. i was probably relieved in a way - but also upset i couldnt be there.
its true i didnt know alan well (my cousin). we knew each other as kids and i have such fond memories of that. he went off to live in sydney and do the whole british airlines hostess with the mostess gig and being a HUGE (secret from the family) gay bloke was obviously enjoying himself immensely. id say he had a fabulous life really if i knew completely but even if he didn't - i'll remember him as the big friendly, always laughing, fun with the kids, "cous al".
so, that was mid week. by the end of the week my relationship with ray was on the rocks because he loves me. he has "stuff" to sort out and i have to be patient whilst he goes away and does his "stuff". well OK. i will. because i love him and i believe we should be together. that said it doesnt make it easy AT ALL.. quite frankly i like a simple, pleasant, happy life. this complicates things and i get stressed / got stressed.
so here i am out. with bruce who will always be there for me, unconditionally. he's my best friend, brother, dad, protector and a right pain in the arse when he gets too loud but he can put a smile on my face, even if for a short amount of time.
so, i needed him. xc
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Conversation Prism by Brian Solis and Jesse Thomas
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Day Two Hundred & Ninety
and here is Mr Paul Hamra himself... thanks again for lunch.
This time is was for the PLACE magazine - through full time work. PLACE is for the architectural industry - planners and designers so a great captive audience to raise awareness about the company name. this luncheon was a working one - we all had a five minute spot to speak or explain who we were and why we supported PLACE.
food was yummy, company pleasant - so made for a lovely lunch.
Paul announced there would be more like that - yes please!! :) xc
Day Two Hundred & Eighty Nine
SA Mines and Energy Journal (SOLSTICE Media) Luncheon at the Kooyonga Golf Club... Paul Hamra at the mic saying thanks to supporters - thanks Paul :)
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