" Feliz Navidad "

Our baby had her first short day at her new school yesterday, in preparation for Kinder next year. She had no problem with me leaving her and said she really liked it when I came back to pick her up..so that was great. Oh she is so grown up these days...I took her to a pool party at her dancing teacher's place and she had such a good time, she kept saying " I'm excited " over and over again...I don't mind being her taxi service either as we always have such good chats in the car. I took her home via a house which has all stag lights and elf lights on it, but it was only 8 o'clock and too light and they hadn't been switched on...boohoo. I cared more than she did !

I want to leave the Christmas tree up all year !

I am going to a lunchtime do at my mum's today with my sister, my mum has invited all her mates, so I will be very young in this scenario...I will also be very fat as they ALWAYS put on a great spread. I love food so much, no wonder I am jelly-wobblicious !

" February 6 2008 "

I am having erotic dreams already, but I am going to see my darling Rufus on February the 8th next year. Not only that but we are staying in the same hotel as he. Not that I actually want to meet him. I have found that every time I have met a star I like, after that I don't like them anymore. I wonder if it is because the mystique is taken away ? So, on that note, I have told I, that I don't want to meet him. I do however want to project my lust onto him secretly, and drool inwardly as we watch him. We have been promised VIP treatment, which so long as I don't have to meet him, will be great. Damnit, he's soooooo hot !

On a totally different note, I think I am going to have to get I to kill our cockerel, I can't get a wink of sleep beyond 4.30 am... that's a bit of a buggar isn't it ?

" ...and the Winner is..."

Last night I was co-Emcee at the school awards. I did think I would be nervous, but surprisingly I wasn't. I was very impressed how I talked slowly and clearly and and varied the script from being boring, to slightly less boring. I even received a stunning bunch of flowers for my efforts..how great is that ? I didn't expect that !

I love out new house. BIG SIGH. I can hear I outside finishing Morgaine's Christmas present off, see one of the cats sitting sunning herself, Christmas music plays on the player, and I have an aerial which means my internet is not as slow ! Yippee and hurray.

I am reading " A Christmas Carol " by Charles Dickens right now, it is a version with lots of annotations to it and I am very interested to learn about certain customs and language from Dickensian times. I wonder if Charles Dickens ever thought he would become eponymous within the English language ?

" The Chickens Are Settled In Their Rightful Place "

I am not keen on only being able to blog every now and then. I will be glad when we have or satellite dish. As we have to apply to the government for the grant, it could take some time.

Went for the interview today, it went ok, but the pay is soooo shi*. Especially compared to what I usually get. I know this sounds very mercenary, but it is ONE QUARTER per hourly rate of what I get as a teacher. I kind of hope I don't get it and then at least the decision is made for me...I don't know, I guess the universe will sort me out.

Well the Christmas tree looks ace, pretty delicate lights, and today I spent more money on more decorations. I just can't help myself, there are some delicious ones about, little tin Dickensian style people- to drool over. Presents are bought and all is well.

Have read a couple of books I have forgotten to mention recently, '' The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas " and " Gatty ". My pile at the side of the bed is so juicy, I can't wait to read more !

" I'm Trembling On The Brink "

I have an interview for a job next week. I am not sure about the job itself, for it seems to waver far and wide from my own beliefs. It is not illegal, it is not naughty in any way, but I am concerned I will be going against who I am. I am good friends with 3 of the 4 panel members, so chances are high for me...but there's a little voice in my head going....don't compromise girl !

" Whoa Cheese ! "

Ok, we are on DIAL UP !!!

OMG, could it be slower ?

We are going to get satellite, and soon I hope, I can't deal with this.

Anyway, we are almost moved, moving yourself as I mentioned before is hard work. I have been anxious and uptight for two weeks now, I have developed back pain and insomnia, but hopefully it will subside soon. It's driving me nuts.

On the positive, we have been having spas nearly every night, the house and rainforest here rocks. I do feel like I am on holiday, which is why I want to get rid of my anxiety, there is no call for it at all. Our gardens smell so lovely, I love waking and smelling the garden every day, and today it has rained, so even nicer smelling after the rain :)

Have enjoyed having a break from Ebay and have put my store on holiday until I can get the connection speed a bit faster. I am inspired to working hard on Ebay, the last month has been great and helped me to rid my life of such peripheries and rubbish that I don't want anymore. I do keep going on about it don't I ?

I am looking forward to putting up the Christmas tree, we have begun to buy little food treats for Christmas, as let's face it, what's better than food ? You know that Woolworth's supermarket has some great bits and bobs for Christmas decorations, not expensive.

Presents will be minimal this year, as we are doing a secret Santa type thing, except for the kids. It isn't actually secret Santa as we all know who we are buying for, but it makes Christmas a damn sight easier, not having to buy hundreds of presents for people, usually junk, that people don't want. I am buying for my brother, and I is buying for my mother.

I love Christmas lights and decorations, but the presents I can take or leave !

Anyway, I have a plan to save the zoo ! But do I really have a plan to save the zoo ?

" Moving House Is Stressful "

Especially when you are doing it yourselves !

" Listen To Your Heart "

I am covered in cobwebs ! We have had 2 full days of cleaning our new place. Honestly, it's funny. The owner said she'd cleaned it, hahahaa, I don't think so. Either that or her standards are super low. Layers of filth, black filth on the shelves, greasy stuff in the kitchen, mouse poo in cupboards...and so on...it looks so good. We have even seen our first snake too, well Farmer boy did.

We sat and watched the election last night. I must be getting old, because I really enjoyed it. I didn't entirely agree with it all, but it was enjoyable. So was the chocolate we ate with it too. I even had a tear in my eye at John Howard's parting speech. I never supported his way but I admired his humble speech.

I LOVE BOB BROWN ! I love listening to him talk. He seems so passionate and jocular. He is my hero.

' Better Late '

I know I am late, and I know I am not American, but I like the idea of Thanksgiving in general, for everything good on our world !

So let today be a day of Thanks for everything good in our life.

My top five are :- My man and my girl, my parents and family extended, a cool haircut, a new and glorious house and lots of great books to read !

" You've Gone Wrong In Your Mind Tank "

Ok, this just gets better and better...we found a waterfall at our new house today, damnit I am lucky !

We settle the purchase and move on Tuesday and I am rather excited. We will however be taking up our real estate agent's offer of having cleaners in as it is filthy ! Hasn't been lived in for three years and the spiders are rampant !

We have a new agent selling our house. The one we had before appeared to lose interest, no really. She was ringing us on a weekly basis keeping us up to speed and then nothing, for six weeks...no explanation or anything. I feel confident with the new estate agent, she's already had someone through. My feelings about selling the house we live in now ( the one we're moving out of on Tuesday ) is that as soon as we're out of here, the universe will find a nice couple to live in it. I release all anxiety about it selling and I know it will go at the price we want for it. Have a great night, and thank you Becky for your suggestion. Great blog and pictures !

" Cheese Is a Kind Of Meat "

This is a call for assistance from anyone out there, and in particular the Rose Cottage Baebes.

I am on the lookout for a simple ( and I mean simple ) pattern to make rag dolls, or at least quirky little dolls. I am not after the kind of doll that is like Jemima on Playschool ( or the one pictured above, way too normal looking ), more the type of doll that is made up of scraps of material and may have a very simple face, nothing too professional. I am also looking for any patterns or instructions for other types of fabric dolls/creations.

Please bear in mind that I am very basic in this area, my sewing skills are very limited. I just fancied getting a bit creative. Last week I bought Ifan a soft toy for Christmas made out of black socks, it's so weird that I thought I would love to do something kind of quirky too.

If anyone knows of any websites or patterns, I would be willing to send postage et al to cover a mail out.

Thanks and love....

" Here's To You Rosey Cottage Baebes "

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" It's Me, Bobby, Bob-bob "

Our very first podcast will be coming out within the next month. Ifan and I have decided to do our very own Midwyche Farm podcast, and he is currently designing the music and layout for it. I hope all you wonderful people out there will download us from itunes at least once to listen to us and maybe subscribe if you think we are worth listening to.

We will take on board any of your suggestions for topics too... Watch this space for the links and so on...

The Birdhouse Chronicles

I absolutely endorse this book for anyone who wants to, or does move out to the country. There is so much I could relate to even though the author is in Pennsylvania and I in Tasmania. A timely read for me as we are 9 days from moving to our 35 acres…10/10

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" Thought For The Day "

"Each one of us matters, has a role to play and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for all living things around us, especially each other. Together we must reestablish our connections with the natural world and with the Spiritual Power that is around us. And then we can move, triumphantly, joyously, into the final stage of human evolution--spiritual evolution.” --Dr. Jane Goodall

' Tasmania Police '

After communicating with the police it seems I have a case with the heinous e-mails, so I will give it some thought. However, I don't know if I can be bothered. She talked about how " karma would get me ", but it occurred to me that in saying what she did, she herself was creating her karma, far more hideously, and negatively than me working with the police could ever create. No-one that wishes shit like that on another can be very happy and content, or have a life full of love. So we'll see what Detective Sergeant JG advises tomorrow..and then I'll take it from there...

" I don't have a shred of decency "

The weird woman's last e-mail to me read :- That is ok, you have now been reported to the ebay trust and safety department, i will let them deal with it as you obviously havent a shred of decency. i will also be informing my fellow metaphysical collectors org, paranormal investigators society, and friends and collegues just how fraudulent you truely are so they can no longer be sucked in by you and your kinds. i decided to give you the benefit of the doubt over my instincts and spirits promptings, but you proved the spirits around me & my instincts right in your actions. good day.

I query here who doesn't have a shred of decency. I didn't send her an item, because she didn't pay me, and then received threats from her and " I am the one with no decency ?" ..pray tell how is this so ?

She said she sent a Money order ( a form of payment I don't accept ), she didn't have my full mailing address, she had Severina, Gravelly Beach, she wouldn't tell me the MO id, and yet I am the charlatan ? It's laughable I know, but has really upset me.

I didn't think people in this day and age claimed to be spiritual beings and then cursed others in the same breath.

I have her full name and address however, and am wondering if I should do anything with this, I mean in relation to the Police...any ideas or thoughts would be gratefully received. the fact that she is going to " dob on me " to all her mates seems kind of pathetic really. a) there's nothing to tell and b) it reflects on her and not me..after all she did not pay and called me a fake before she even offered to pay. If she thought I wasn't to be trusted in the first place, it's highly unlikely she'd then actually pay me.

After all I have 4500 feedbacks, 2 of which are negative, she has 5, one of which is negative and she didn't respond to the non paying bidder alert, so go figure....I don't know why I am giving it any energy at all. It's the cancer thing I think that got me, decent people simply don't say that utter shit do they ?

" Charmed, I am sure ! "

Today I received this e-mail from an Ebay buyer I had to neg, because she didn't pay....ironically she was telling me earlier how spiritual she was ....

SO NOW WHO IS THE LIER? IF YOU WERE A REAL SELLER OF SPIRIT ITEMS< YOU WOULD KNOW THE TRUTH... YET YOU ACCUSED ME, AND PROVED YOURSELF TO BE A FALSE SELLER OF HAUNTED ITEMS, AND CONFIRMED MY INSTINCTS AS SUCH!!! YOU SHALL SURELY GET YOUR KARMA< NOT EVEN ANY AMOUNT OF KARMIC REMOVAL SPELLS WILL HELP YOU, YOU HAVE IT COMING, IT WILL FIND YOU, AND IF YOU CONTINUE USING THE SPIRITS LIKE THIS YOU WILL SURELY PAY THE TOLL!!! THEY DONT LET THOSE LIKE YOU GET AWAY WITH IT, I HAVE WITNESSED SEVERAL LIKE YOU COME DOWN WITH CANCER OR TUMOURS OR OTHER DEADLY THINGS, YOU WILL SURELY FEEL THIER WRAITH!!! GOOD LUCK< YOU WILL NEED IT!!! AND DONT THINK THE SPIRITS WILL HELP, NOT AS LONG AS YOU CONTINUE USING THEM IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY DESPISE!!!

Prior to all this she accused me of fakery and said she had travelled the world collecting spiritual haunted items...having done this, one might assume she would be beyond trying to inspire me to having cancer.

I totally objected to this, because to me it seemed most mean and inconsiderate to those people who have had cancer or are living with it. If you need to know her name to block her, please contact me privately : >)

I Have Lived A Thousand Years !

OMG ! Breathtaking. A young girl’s story of her life through the holocaust ! Livia Bitton-Jackson writes so well. This is actually a book for teens, but also for adults.

WARNING !

Get the tissues, it got me right at the end when a child in a cattle truck says ” mummy ’ and then dies. Shi* that’s some strong imagery and truth there,10 out of 10.

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"Lordess of the Manor "

Ok, so how weird is this ? 

We settle our house purchase in around 2 weeks and our job today was to walk the fence line to check the plans. So we did. What we discovered is that the land we are buying was actually TWICE as big as we originally thought. Not only is there a kilometre  road that we own and didn't know about, but a rain forest, (ok not as big as the Amazon...but stunning nonetheless ) and it took us about 45 minutes to walk around. I was worrying about where I would take my evening walk....but now, it seems as if my prayers are answered. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed that we will live somewhere so gorgeous.

Not only this but we also discovered other stained glass windows we hadn't previously seen and the air, oh lawky, the air tasted so clean....can't wait to move...yeah !

PS Don't know why I can't get rid of the underlining. The usual way won't work !

" Piggy Ninin "

I worked for 1.5 hours today at school, and it was very pleasant indeed. Began at 1.30 ansd left a 3.00. Very civilised. Tomorrow I don't begin until 10.30...I like that, this is why I made changes to my teaching load.

I am having a new lease of life with my spell work, they are pouring out of me like, water from a tap....it's like my spell button has been switched on. I don't mind this at all.

I now have three Ebay piles on the office floor, I can't shut the door, but every day, I am visiting out PO with armfuls of packages that are OUTGOING !!! Yippeee, perhaps there is a dent being made in all the clothing and the money I have wasted. I know I go on about it a lot, I am not a mercenary person, at least I don't think I am, so I don't know how I have ended up with so much stuff !

Anyway, I have stiff shoulders so am off to read my book in bed !

" You People Are Everywhere "

Today Ifan and I manned the stall at the local market in Exeter for http://tapvision.info or in long Tasmanians Against the Pulp Mill. Ify went up early whilst I got Morgaine ready to go to Grannie's place.

When I got there, he said most had been nice, though he had been called a " fucking idiot with no soul " and also had had said to him " you obviously don't have children ". I found this rather illogical and typical of the usual pro-pulp mill yob. They insinuate that without this damn mill there will be no future, no jobs..blah blah...the bloody mill if built will provide less than 300 jobs...if Tasmania's economy lays in the 300 jobs a pulp mill might create then we really are in dire straits.....thus the assumption we are childless, not in a million years would I ever want my baby working at a mill when she got older OR going out with the ill bred, non-reading Tasmanian redneck that would work in one. The truth be known is that WITH this pulp mill we have less of a future and certainly not a safe one. I know that because I love my child, I don't want a mill with pollutants from a-z and back again...

The most exciting part of the day was the main passion behind TAP, Mr Bob McMahon turing up with a crew from the BBC to talk to us !!! Yes the BBC, not the ABC...I went all tongue tied and blundered about like a drugged elephant, but Ify was eloquent enough. We sold a lot of raffle tickets, bought a few myself and got sunburnt despite SPF and aviators...

" Please Donate To http://www.junglefriends.org "

THOSE OF YOU IN AUSTRALIA OR WORLDWIDE WHO HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT...PLEASE DONATE....EVEN $1 WILL HELP....

Please visit http://www.junglefriends.org to see the great work they do there saving monkeys from terror and abuse...I send a few dollars each month and this really helps. Check out their website, tell all your friends and let us support our friends in Florida who help save these animals from being tortured and hurt. What is the price of a cup of coffee to you ? To this wonderful not for profit organisation it can mean the difference between life and death...

" Washing Up...? "

I can't explain it, but I feel like Ifan and I have outgrown Gravelly Beach, and as such, I really can't wait to move. I know it sounds antisocial, but I don't like it when I go for a walk around our village and I have to speak to everyone I see, because I know them. Now, I am not an unfriendly person, far from it, but I like to lose myself in myself and my podcasts when I go for a walk, without having to turn it off to talk to people every two seconds. I feel hemmed in here. We live on 3 acres, on an internal block, that is relatively private, BUT I still feel surrounded.

The graffiti and hooning in our village has increased and I simply want to get out. I think if I had to go back and live in town again, I would do myself in....

I am pleased to report my Ebay selling is going well. I almost have rsi from all the listing I have done of late. A lot here, a few there, and the listings happen. I have the same amount at least to list as what I have already listed, so will keep pushing on.

I do have to stop checking the bid amounts every two seconds though ( part of my obsessive personality ).

Heard from an old friend last night, so good to know they are alright...come back again soon...like a will 'o the wisp he comes and goes....

" I'll Go Up To Carnaby Street, Find A Flat, Get A Modelling Job..."

I need to write more, so am going to trial using a few prompts over the next few months or so to see what comes out...

I have discovered " The Mighty Boosh ". OMG, this is the funniest show from the BBC I have ever seen, dare I say it, but it shi** all over " The Office " and " The League of Gentlemen ". Damn it, funny men are so hot ! Well I don't know if it shi** all over the aforementioned shows, they are damn good after all, but it really is the best thing I have watched in ages.

What is is about weird looking funny men ? I am instantly attracted to them. I can be quite a sullen cove at the best of times, but love having a laugh about stupid stuff. The Mighty Boosh, at first glimpse, seems very silly, but it is actually genius. Especially for those of us growing up in the 70s and 80s, there will be a lot that really hits the mark. It's so off-centre. Just for today, I will place dear Naboo on my posting, for all to gaze upon. Aaah....

Do yourself a favour readers....

" Where the hell is everything ? "

Today I have a day off. So have been listing madly on Ebay, I think so far today I have done about fifty things....does my pile look any smaller ? No, but I keep plugging away. The more I plug away, the more ashamed I become....how did my clothing amounts come to this ? What hole or gap have I been trying to fill in order that I had to keep buying. I sure as hell have no idea, but perhaps there is one. I guess I have always been prone to excess...started drinking coffee again.....have had two this week and felt guilty each time. I must be pretty pathetic to get the guilts over coffee. I did however find a new health shop in Trevallyn called healthtonic.

Please visit them online at www.healthtonic.com.au

In this shop they have all the good things I still need, aluminium free deodorants, good and proper tea, ( think chocolate chai ) and many other amazing things..they even gave away free lemons.

The owner also gave Ifan some free cream for his face too, this is the second time in one week that an impressive owner in a fantastic store has given us free things....damnit we're lucky ! More later, have stiff shoulders...

" I Hear Thunder "

Last night we had thunder and lightning, and Ifan, Morgaine and myself sat in the dark on the settee watching it and listening to it. Morgaine thought she might be a little scared, but after Ifan explained the science behind it, she decided she wouldn't be !

However, she was concerned for " her sweetie ". Her sweetie is actually a pet snail she has, ( of course we ask her to put it back in the bushes after she's observed it for a while and tell her the same one will come back next time ). I don't think she can tell the difference, that it isn't always the same snail we find.

" If Everyone Shared And Swallowed Their Pride.."

Right now I am loving....

a) Rufus Wainwright ( oh really...this is a surprise )

b) Steeleye Span

c) Nickelback

d) The Mediaeval Baebes

e) Medwyn Goodall

f) Blackmore's Night....and

g ) David Arkenstone...

A Unique Shop I Stumbled Upon In Launceston

I very rarely venture into town, but I am so glad I did. Last week I happened upon a gorgeous shop and even more impressive shop owner in George Street, Launceston.

Lured in by the pixie haired owner and how cool she looked, I discovered a world of stunning homewares and personal care items that will have me returning, and more importantly, spending in there.

Suzanne ( the owner ) will be soon selling online, so be sure to visit her at http://www.cocoonlaunceston.com.au for all your important classy home furnishings. I will also add the link to the side bar too for ease of access.

I am not affiliated with this shop in any way, but immediately thought, " hey the world has to know about this place ", so I am doing my bit...tell all your friends... I certainly will !

" Lorikeet Lane Awaits "

I am still plugging away with eating as much raw food as I can and am pretty much there, and at tea time when I get my food cooked ofr me, we are having more vegetables and healthy food, even though it is cooked. I am pleased about this and do feel definitely more bouncy, and whilst I don't yet look 18 again ( LOL ) I can notice that I feel a lot less " blahhhh ".

Thanks for all the comments about the house, I have to say I am looking forward to moving, especially because it will be on 35 acres, with dams and ponds too. As much as I still think I am city type at times, I know I am not, and neither do I wish to be. I have no interest in the city lifestyle ( even a Launceston city lifestyle which is quite moderate compared to other places ).

When we went to visit the house we saw an echidna, kangaroo and wombat trundling around, so I feel this bodes well for the cleanliness and country-ness of the area. I will be able to hang out the washing naked, and dance around without fear of any nosey neighbour seeing my lily white butt ! It does need a good clean however, so I will have to get my cleaning head on for a good few hours...it's been empty for a while and needs the love of some great incense and a brand new vaccum therein.

" Fear Not For Me Dear Ones "

Had word today, that if we go up another $10,000, it's ours. As we offered $25,000 under the asking price in the first place we figured that a good enough deal for us. So we'll be settling on the 23rd of November, and moving slowly from this place where we live now, to our new place. Hopefully once we have lessened our attachment to selling this home we are in right now and moved away from it, then the universe will see fit to ensure it sells. I feel confident it will work out well anyway, it always has done for us.

So now, I can release my breath.

" up there with a smashing mature man 'elpin' me into me stole "

Am holding my breath waiting to see if our first offer for the house has been accepted...ring damnit, ring !

Ok it's 8.49 pm, and no word from the Real Estate Agent. Might as well go to bed and wait for tomorrow.

" ...and I'll come back and get ya "

If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.” Thich Nhat Hanh

I read this saying the other day and almost suspended my thinking. This is one of the most profound things I have ever read. I love reading it and thinking it to myself, for it seems so true.

On another note, Ifan and I were discussing that neither of us really dress up anymore. I guess this is why it is so easy to be releasing everything from our lives that we no longer need.

The only things I buy these days are :- food, books and computer stuff. Ifan :- food, books, car and motorbike parts and that's it. We can't wait to move to the other place, I really honestly think that this fascination with downsizing and becoming more earthy will be very easy. Did I mention the new house has an AGA stove ? How romantic is that ? I will post some pictures presently.

I have fantasies about coming home from work in the winter to a curry and lentil soup cooking on the yellow stove...the house saturated with the smell of healthy food, warm and toasty from the fires and heaters, most abundant in the place. I can't wait to move to the 35 acres, Rosevale, here we come.

The Dogs Of Bedlam Farm by Jon Katz

I really enjoy this writer, I feel attuned to him. He isn’t big headed or boastful, but is so honest with what he writes. I loved this book. 10 out of 10. I begun to read it the day after we put an offer in on the house ( farm ) we will are going to buy and his words basically consolidated what I needed to hear, that we are doing the right thing. He was like a counsellor without even knowing it. I love this man’s work.

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" I Am An Elephant Of India "

Well I am still listing everyday and feel that I am moving forward somewhat with the whole decluttering experience. Ifan is also doing likewise, so check him out, he is user ifantwentythree. We are on a roll and none of it is hurting us. I feel emancipated. Still aiming for a minimum of five listings a day, I do usually list more, but it is a nice small figure that I feel I can achieve easily, after all the other stuff, called life is done.

We put our offer in on our new home to be today, we have the finances sorted so long as the owners accept. The way we have done it is that we don't have to sell our current home to be able to afford to move as houses in our area ( even ace ones like ours ) are not shifting as well as they might ( Thanks Pulp Mill assho$$$ ).

Anyway, if all goes according to plan, we may be able to move in a month or so.....we can take out time, and just move a bit at a time. However the cleaning of the new house will take a long time too, I have no doubt, it's rather spidery.

The thought of living on 35 acres fills me with happiness... maybe even room for little piggies.

" My Life Is Bins Bags And Laundry Baskets "

My once tidy and lovely home is now a perfect grave yard of dead clothes and fripperies no longer needed by me. The amount of stuff I am drowning in is quite hideous, and even though I am listing on Ebay every day, there is no end in sight. I am learning a very valuable lesson however about my past expenditure and happiness. The more I shed, the happier I am. The more I get ( or got, now, as the case may be ) the more hemmed in by life I felt, but no happier for having all that rubbish.

I am sick of stuff, but at least it is selling...

I have had so little time to write this week, and I miss it. Even when I write all sorts of trite rubbish, I still like to write something.

I am enjoying hearing about the men on top of the Batman Bridge protesting the mill. The cops tried to get them down, but as usual, got it wrong and realised after cutting a hole in the bridge, that the hole didn't enable person removal after all. Such twits....they should be actors on The Bill !

Still in a grumpy mood...oh no !

" Higher in metres "

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Gravelly-Beach-Wiccan-Services_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm

I just wrote a really long posting that for some stupid reason didn't save. I am too crabby to write it again, I feel angry and horrible and I don't know why. If I could just punch something I would feel better. Must be because I ate shit and it hasn't agreed with me after two weeks 75% raw. Night night.

" Did it work ? "

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Gravelly-Beach-Wiccan-Services_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm




Please check my store out...if I have nothing you want...maybe you could tell others... I am very quick to post !

" Thank You "

Hey Toni, babe. Thanks for letting me know how to do the link thing. Will have to wait until I get to work on Monday, because the format on a Mac is different, but on the PC at school I can access the bit I need to.

My life is still for sale, five more items have gone up today, as per my promise to myself, so check out my Ebay shop if you feel the need to, and browse away.

PS Anyone who wants ebooks can browse my shop, tell me which ones they would like and I will send them free to you.

PPs I formerly thanks Gina for helping me, and i have now restored the thanks to the rightful helper. but would like to thanks Gina anyway for being ace and Toni for likewise.

" My whole life is for sale "

There is a strong possibility we have found a new place, we are going for a second look tomorrow. I have made a strong commitment that I am going to downsize, and have begun with the babystep of listing at least five things a day on Ebay. I am so sick of having stuff around, stuff that is not useful or lovely, so please, if you feel the need to have more stuff, please check out my Ebay store and auctions. If there's anything you want, please let me know as I am listing daily as I mentioned, but hopefully will list more than five things. I need to be able to breathe again.

The address is http://stores.ebay.com.au/Gravelly-Beach-Wiccan-Services_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm

If anyone can tell me how to put the link so you can click on it and it will take you there, I would love to know.

" More House Hunting "

Our house sale fell through, so we are looking again. We have found an hexagonal style cedar home on 35 acres that might be a go-er. Ifan is dead set keen, I have some reservations, due to the fact that I can't decide if I want luxury or rusticity. I do not know my own mind.

Anyway, we are going for another look, to take pictures and do some more talking. The area is sublime, the house is very reclaimed, and I love that. But I need to think....and work out how long the 12 x 18 barn will take to erect that we need for cars, motorbikes, Ebay and office....I'll keep you informed anyway.

Crossing Over by Irene Garrett

Not to be confused with the book of the same name by John Edward, this is the story of a lady running away from her Amish roots. I quite enjoyed it but felt it lacked real depth. She wrote in a fairly superficial way I thought, would have appreciated more information on her upbringing prior to leaving the order. 6/10

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Ending Your Addiction To Cooked Food by Victoria Boutenko

Ok, I began by loving this book, but by the end I found it boring and annoying, repeating the same thing over and over. It’s ok, but the amount of typos in it too, not my scene. 5/10

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" NO PULP MILL "

Get it into your thick dollar addled skulls Lennon and Gay, no-one wants this soddin' pulp mill.

Lennon and Gay, your illegal, back pocket filling cronyism is an insult to every intelligent, forward thinking human being. Lennon, to call yourself Premier is an insult to the English language. You are a national disgrace.

Shame on you.

Bob Brown however, is a truly great and passionate orator.

Photograph copyright of Ifan G Thomas-2007

" Poor Kev "

We went out on our mate Kevin's boat today, and as it was an impromptu jaunt it was extra fun, but on the way back the engine decided it didn't want to go and we had to be towed back to the dinghy. We had a good time though, and it's ace looking at the places you see everyday from a different angle. You see so much more. Damnit there are some fine houses on the shores of the Tamar. Morgaine liked sitting in the dinghy best because she could be at one with the water and put her fingers in it, the other boat "AONE" was a little too large for danglage over the sidage.

Anyway, remember Tasmanians, to put your clocks forward tonight !

Lit From Within by Victoria Moran

I enjoyed this book too. Lots of common sense ideas for bringing out the inner beauty in all of us, no matter what size we are. I like how Moran writes, she is like a mate you’d have a chat with over a cup of herbal tea. A quickish read too in that she writes in short chapters. Hurrah.

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" May A Plague Descend Upon Thee "

John Gay and Paul Lennon, how do you sleep ?

May you get what you TRULY deserve.

Democracy is dead, long live democracy...yeah right.

" Thank You Jacqui "

I became hugely inspired by fellowess blogger Jacqui the other day. On her blog she had written about going through every last item in her wardrobe and re-assigning it to a rightful place.

I knew I had to do the same.

Since 9.30 this morning I have been pulling stuff out of my wardrobe, listing it on Ebay, chucking it out or finding people to give it to, and I haven't even got a fifth of the way through.

So a few things spring to mind.

1. I have too much stuff. I know this, have always known this and I want to do something about it. It's not just a case of me having a lot of stuff, it's a case of me having unfeasibly large amounts of stuff. I mean 200 pairs of trousers. Why, why do I have this much?

2. I have always bought what I liked, whether I needed it or not. Just to sort of prove I could have anything, when I wanted it. Isn't this bollocks ? What did I have to prove to myself and anyone else, nothing....? But I still bought.

3. So many things have the tags on, or the tags off but have never been worn.

4. How many pairs of shoes do I need ? Over 100 ? No I don't.

5.How much money have I wasted ? ( oh my god, I can't even begin to guess ).

6. What hole do I have in my world that means I need all this crap ? Or think I need it ! I don't think I have a hole, but maybe I do....answers on the back of an op shop docket dear readers please :)

7. Mess upsets me, I hate mess..so why are all my drawers and ottomans like crushed up, squashed up scary places ? The outer rim of my life is tidy as, but the drawers well..heinous....my god IS THIS ME ????

8. I will not keep anything faded, with holes, rips or tears ( not that I ever wear anything enough for this to happen like ), or anything, because it was expensive.

9. I will keep at this until I can hang things up and they don't get massacred and squished, because of having to cram.

10. I will be proud of myself.

11. I am not what I wear.

12. I am a size 14, so keeping a size 8 pair of pants is just stooooopid ! I am getting smaller and tighter, but I am not and have not been a size 8 since age 14. At my happiest I am a 10-12. I will return there but as yet I am not this size.

13. I love my Rufus Wainwright tees and they will always live with me EVEN if they do get faded.

14. The money I make from selling my unworn clothes will go into my savings account, the one I can't touch or use frivolously for pitiful, of the moment purchases.

15. If I don't feel good in it or I hate how it makes me feel, it really has to go.

BREATHE GIRL, BREATHE !