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"Most of all, let LOVE guide your life" ~ Col. 3:14

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January 27th, 2018. I have been fairly quiet over the past couple of days, purely on the fact that I have felt so busy meaning I haven't been as inspired as I potentially could be. But, besides that, I have gotten into some precious reading. New bible bought, new life lesson book purchased. This book is call "the power of now", and it truly wakes you up to reality that you should start appreciating things in the present moment rather than lingering on negative thoughts/past or the present. My favourite quote currently is this, "love is a state of being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. You can never lose it, and it cannot leave you. It is not dependant on some other body, some external form." To me, this speaks thousands. Love is something that we all feel, maybe not all for the same thing, but certainly emotionally is still present. It's wonderful to see people in love with someone or something, but many forget that love is never an external form.

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January 23, 2018.

National Gallery of Victoria: International Artistry.

As an artist myself, I have always taken pride in admiring other artworks created by others including the meanings behind the works. This particular piece caught my eye,  due to the gorgeous embellishments and needle work, along with the overall make. The mannequin depicts a traditional wedding dress, with the cross at the top of the “mask”. 

Should I start including photos of my own artworks (drawings, paintings, digital works) that I create? I think that would be a nice way for me to be able to start connecting with the art community a little more! Have a great day everybody xx

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January 22, 2018.

Packed a cute morning tea and headed to the city with my closest friends to set up a picnic in the glorious Fitzroy Gardens. For me, there is nothing better than just sitting around together, listening to music and having a laugh. Not seeing them over the summer break has been hard, but so rewarding to catch up again. In my next couple of blogs, I will attach some recipes that I used to bake some treats for everyone! 

Sometimes the more simple an activity you and your friends do, the more rewarding and meaningful they can be. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on games and entry fees to see things together, but really focusing on talking together creates a strong bond and lessens the risk of unwanted arguments. Friendship is so beautiful and pure, it should be protected at all costs. Thank you to those around me, I am grateful for everything you do for me. 

If you haven’t already, get out and go for a walk, listen to some music, take the dog out for a play, but make sure you keep moving. Doing things that make you energised and active put you in a better mindset, trust me! Believe in yourself and remember you are loved. 

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January 21, 2018. 

Today has been a new learning experience, through being able to get in to the garden and plant some cute new tomato and chilli seeds! I have dried out these seeds from the fruits I ate a couple of weeks back and as it has been so god damn hot in Melbourne, it was a fairly fast process! It amazes me how a little water and soil can combine to help create a sustainable life for us, yet we dont really take advantage of it.

I am so happy that my content seems to be appealing to so many of you! Certainly makes me want to keep producing more and driving my passion of photography and blogging! THANK YOU AGAIN!

New Years resolution note to self : begin a herb garden. Easy to maintain and helps keep produce coming!

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January 20, 2018

Lately I have been star struck by nature, as I have made a promise to myself that I need to start getting outdoors more often and making sure I appreciate what the world has to naturally offer us. The Dandenong's are so full of lush greenery and home to some of the most gorgeous animals in which thrive in the environment. The endless trails are open for visitors to walk through along with rustic tracks if you’re feeling adventurous. As the humidity was high today, I still found it to be a fantastic experience, and would love to go back. 

I don’t really have a whole lot to say or talk about today, as I have had a few exciting things come up which I will be able to share with you guys in the near future! Besides that, I would also like to give a big thank you to the people who have messaged me about my recent blogs and have decided to join my journey! It really does mean a lot when someone gives you the time of day and believes in what you’re doing! Have a fantastic day everybody and enjoy the warm weather ahead! (or the cold where you are x)

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January 19, 2018

Australian wildlife. So pure, untouched and rewarding. Since moving to our new home in which is surrounded by a creek a few years back, we have had an abundance of wildlife come nest in our trees and safe boxes. Every year, the offspring from our Kookaburras stay back to create a new generation, which we are lucky enough to be able to feed and get up close and personal with. 

After the scorching 42 degree day today in Melbourne, I sprayed the birds sitting along the fence, hence the drenched feathers. Its so mesmerising to watch them call in happiness and flutter their wings from the refreshing spray. If you don’t give back to the wildlife, you cant enjoy it in the first place. We need to learn that this is important to keep preserved. Not only for ourselves, but for generations to come. 

These photographs have been shot on a Canon 600D camera. The first photograph wasn’t focused correctly on the birds beak, hence the haziness of the feature, but besides this, I just decided to play around with different settings on the camera. I am still trying to get the hang of photography and the best way to capture my subjects, but thank you to everybody coming along on the journey!

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January 18, 2018

Yay! It has been a gradual process for my hair to become lighter and creamier in tone, and today has been the day for me to finally get there! Slowly removing the deeper brown tones has kept my hair naturally healthy and not as broken or damaged as it could have been using straight bleach on the first appointment. Having hair that touches my bum is every girls dream, but it takes a lot of care, time and commitment to keep it healthy and looking natural. 

Here are a few things in which I do to keep my hair as happy as possible: 

-I wash my hair one/two times maximum a week, as I have found since bleaching my hair every few months that the natural oils that accumulate in my roots help to prevent unwanted breakage, and adds shine to my freshly washed hair. 

-I also find that doing a hair mask of (coconut oil, almond butter and aloe vera extract) has helped with keeping the bottoms of my hair smooth. Less snagging, breakage and knotting has occurred since I stumbled across this mix!

-I brush my hair at every opportunity I can get! I never used to brush my hair, and wonder why it was so thin and the ends easily broke, but since changing from a paddle brush to a fine toothed comb, has stopped unwanted knots and damages. Even under the shower when I am washing my hair, I use a wide toothed comb to be able to spread the hair into sections, as it makes it easier to be able to handle it. 

If you have any further questions about the toners I use, or any extra care information for my hair please shoot me a message! I would love to hear from you! (instagram and snapchat linked to my profile) x

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January 17, 2018. 

WOW! sitting back and watching the gorgeous waves crash past whilst the sun dies down for another 37 degree day, I cant help but realise how fast and ever changing our world is. Just like these waves, none of them roll and crash the exact same way, or at the same speed rate. These waves are high and almighty one minute, but are quick to disappear, only being replaced by another. 

Once again, Melbourne’s weather is providing us with a wonderful opportunity to be outside, improving ourselves and the people around us. One of my new favourite hobbies for 2018, is to do sunset yoga on the waterfront. It makes me feel a little bit more connected to my surroundings, and allows me to have some time to reflect on what is important in my life most. Its so refreshing to welcome in a new year; being able to watch people post about their new years resolutions, hopes and dreams is somewhat a large motivation for me to continue what I do, and have faith in everything that plays out in my life. Not everything that happens may be ideal, but just like the ocean, another “wave” of happiness is just around the corner. (pun intended) 

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Hi! I am unsure how this will go, but I have decided that I need a space where I can document, share and create content about my life and the things I find special and worthy. An array of photographs, poetry, thoughts mixed together to path out my little world. Please click the follow button if you would like to come along on the journey! From me, to you. x