Yearnings? August Moon 2013

Meredith writes: Have you developed new yearnings so far this year? Let go of old ones?

Have I developed new yearnings this year?
I think I have!
I am yearning to slow down, be less frantic, organise less.
Enjoy more. 

Have I let go of old ones?
...I might have to think about that a bit more! 

Words as traveling companions. August Moon 2013

Kat asked:

What word did you choose as your travelling companion in 2013? How is it working for you? Where have the surprises been?
If you didn’t choose a guiding word, what word sums up your year so far? And why? 

Mark Twain by saltylyon

I think my word might be "dream".
What am I dreaming about? Why - exploring and discovering of course.

Parts of the dream realised so far - 
Some land to build a house.
A caravan for travelling and also to live in while we build the above.
A car to tow the darn thing.
Some house plans almost finalised....

More will be revealed! haha, so sneaky and cryptic. 

Joining in with Kat and Meredith at August Moon 2013.

Counting my blessings - August Moon 2013

1. I have a lot to look forward to.

Holiday in Italy in a week's time for example!

image from maitaly

2. I live in a beautiful part of the world.

There are lots of great walks in the bush around here and within an hours drive some gorgeous scenery in a World Heritage area.

3. My family - yes, I have to count my family. My wonderful, funny, happy, independent, supportive family.

4. A new coffee shop has opened down the road! It is indeed a blessing....and he roasts his own beans too.

Well, I'm a bit tired now and have to leave my blessings a 4. I'm sure I must have more....but I'll think on it overnight.

I'm taking part in August Moon 2013 over on I Saw You Dancing.

August Moon day 2. Seize the season.

I've had enough of winter, thankyouverymuch.
Even though it has been a very mild winter this year and even though the winters here are mild by world standards.
But I don't like the cold *full stop*!

I like summer but I guess I love the inbetween seasons the most....spring with the scent of wattle and jasmine, with the gum trees in flower.

When you can feel that breath of warmth in the air.

When you just know that it won't be too long until you don't have to have the electric blanket on the bed anymore.

You don't have to be all bundled up in jumpers and socks.

When the days get longer and the evenings are light.

Yes, yes - that's what I like!

Roll on summer!

It's not too late to join in with august Moon 13 - jump on over to I Saw You Dancing.