Thursday, 31 December 2015

Closing the gate

As we ready ourselves to say goodbye to another year, I have been reflecting on the closing of another sort.  Earlier this year, the world's best mumma bear and I did exactly that. We closed the gate on my grandparent's property "Burnlea" which had created over 40 years of memories and numerous stories for our extended family. It was never going to be an easy few days, sorting through the final personal items belonging to my grandparents, in particular our beloved Poppi. But the time had come. The family home sold for another family to create new memories, the next chapter of stories to unfold through the daily comings and goings. 

It's well over a year when our beloved Poppi said goodbye to this life. He was a great man who literally wore many hats, however none more proudly than those of great-grandfather, grandfather, father and husband.  When a loved one leaves this earth, it can evoke many an emotional response. Usually it's a mixture of raw emotions ranging from shock, sadness, disbelief, grief, regret just to name a few. 

While the gate may be closed on that chapter of life, the memories and stories remain, cherished and loved by all those who helped create and ensure their existence - a beautiful gift which gives on a daily basis.  Thank you Poppi and Natty for your enduring, lasting gift and presence without physical being present. 


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Sunday, 29 November 2015

Calm and reflection before a hopeful, much needed storm

It's a hot day. The air is thick with the sticky and steaminess of summer. It's almost like you need to wave your arms before you, to wade through the stifling stillness, the muggy, humid air. A perfect opportunity to sit, be and reflect amidst the calm and wonder of mother nature's glory...



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Sunday, 1 November 2015

Le Gra...Made with love

Completely out of the blue and totally unexpected was this gorgeous, gift from my lovely new colleague to say thank you.  It is me who thanks you for your daily positivity, engagement, conscientious work ethic and valued friendship.    


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Friday, 23 October 2015

Tickled pink to see my cherished friend

We don't see each other every day, every week and not necessarily every month. We communicate via text, phone messages and semi regular phone calls. Yet the bond, the love, the friendship shared between us remains no matter the length of time since our last catch up, whether in person etc. The water flows under the bridge yet we pick up precisely where we left off each and every time, like life has stood still. 

Piper Hibee thank you for making time in your super hectic schedule for a much needed fix of your heartfelt hugs, strength, wisdom, insight, compassion, thoughtfulness, laughter, sense of humour, sharing of stories, eloquence, understanding, empathy, unconditional and unwavering love and friendship. You are wise, intelligent, successful, respected, cherished, adored, valued and loved by all who cross your fabulous, uplifting path. Love you X


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My love of learning shared with such gorgeous souls

Tomorrow marks workshop 10...sadly only two workshops to go. From all walks of life we are united in our love of learning, our love for yoga. Thank you to each and every one of you for sharing the journey thus far. Namaste x



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Monday, 21 September 2015

Mates and milkshakes

Where on earth would I be without my dear mates and chocolate milkshakes?! It's always fabulous to enjoy one without the other, however to combine both at the same time...pure bliss.  A catch up with Stosyth is a guaranteed laugh a minute, thought provoking, topics aplenty, educational experience. I always leave thinking yes, laughter is indeed medicinal, I've just learnt something and we now have even more material for our podcast. As for the love of chocolate milkshakes, who knows where that love derives.  The Mockingbird J's Mr G thinks they take me back to a happy place from childhood and maybe that's just it - eight years of age, enjoying chocolate milkshakes and ham, cheese and tomato toasted sandwiches for lunch at the DJ's cafe in Sydney with the world's best mumma bear, my grandma and the bum gummer.  

Such gratitude and thanks beyond thanks for chocolate milkshakes and to Stosyth and my beloved mates for filling my cup with love, friendship and of course delicious sustenance. 


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Friday, 11 September 2015

A mild case of nostalgia

A mild case of nostalgia: a condition of sentimental longing or attachment for a period in the past (source: the dictionary of life, according to TSBF).

It was always going to happen when I started to "declutter" my garage and study. These two rooms seemly act like magnets for the "stuff" we hold onto but rarely use or still need. I started pondering the past, the choices and decisions made to date, the journey through life thus far, a few tears here and there, feelings of frustration...the self diagnosis = a case of nostalgia indeed, level of serious unknown. 

The process of removing of those once sentimental items  from your life as they no longer fill your cup, is an interesting one.  Potentially it sparks some intriguing thoughts and reactions.  It did for me; definitely a case of nostalgia, moderate level of severity. 

I found myself fighting the thoughts, becoming increasingly frustrated with myself for thinking such things, for reacting in such a manner. But all the while knowing I just had to go with whatever was rising to the top, just be with the endless thoughts and reactions, but not attaching to any of it. It was hard to resist the temptation to bottle it all up in the name of being stoic, almost as though I wanted to keep my cup full of such thoughts and feelings which no longer help but hinder.  But what good would that have done?

So I just let go.  I called a cease fire, enthusiastically waving a white flag at my mind and the internal battle which was well underway.  Slowly allowing the process of letting go wash over without attachment to the thoughts and reactions, in turn lessening my case of nostalgia but increasing my level of acceptance and realisation just how truly grateful I am for what was, what had been but more importantly for what is now.

Hasn't society done this exactly this with the unrelenting and ever changing world of technology? It seems we move with the times without too much thought or reaction except if we feel an overwhelming sense of "need" to have the latest and the greatest. We don't attach and mourn the loss of those items of technology which no longer serve us in terms output and expectation. We don't really think or react to the change and the rapid speed at which it occurs.  We just accept it's the way of the world, update our technology as necessary and move on. Digital cameras may have resulted in the end of photography and film processing as we knew it but video didn't kill the radio star and even if it had, the case of nostalgia would have been mild at most. 



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Monday, 24 August 2015

Tea for two

I so enjoy getting my hair cut. That fabulous feeling of your hair and scalp being washed and cleaned thoroughly, the banter with your hairdresser (TH) and the removal of the old and brittle, allowing the new and fresh to grow and flourish. To share a cup of green tea with the completely gorgeous, uplifting, super talented TH throughout the ritual...sheer bliss, making it such an uplifting occasion. Thank you gorgeous TH. 


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Wednesday, 12 August 2015

The true beauty, joy and gift of unconditional friendship

Friendship, the invigorating tonic of engagement, almost always results in some of the most wonderful and memorable moments in time. What attracts us to certain people and why we connect and build amazing friendships is unique, hardly a cookie cutter formula.  There are those friends we have because of similar lifestyles or social groups, our friends we spend our working hours with, our friends we grew up with, our friends we went to school or university with, our friends we see or engage with infrequently but pick up as it no time has passed, our friends we make in those serendipitous moments, our friends we make through our parents friends, our friends we make through our siblings or through the friends of friends, our friends we make through our children, our friends who are also our relatives. 

I always smile and feel such thanks and gratitude when I think of my friends and the joy and love they give each and every day. Each of you are a gift, giving when you don't even realise through a myriad of ways...your time, your smiles, your words, your hugs, your laughter, your acceptance, your presence, your thoughtfulness, your wisdom, your insight, your patience, your compassion, your heartfelt gestures, your compromise, your understanding, your, energy, your tolerance, your listening, your trust and most importantly your unconditional love.  

And yes, like any relationships, there is give and take with our friends. There will be those friends you give more to and those friends you receive more from.  But that's the true beauty of unconditional friendship and the roles we play in each other's lives.  When we open up our hearts to such friendship, without a single expectation and thought of who is doing what and just be, we open ourselves up to an oasis of immense growth, joy, peace, compassion and love.   


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Monday, 3 August 2015

Walking through life with those you love, in shoes that rock...and fit

Most Sunday mornings I engage in a soul enriching and completely fabulous ritual of restorative yoga, some golf and a delicious brunch (YGB) with two very cool cats - The MockingJ and her man Mr G.  Last Sunday was no different.  We talked, we shared, we laughed, we listened, we ate, we drank, we breathed. 

The only downside to this ritual is the absence of The Chosen One.  Thankfully we make up for her absence every few weekends with some seriously wonderful memorable moments in time. So much so the last time The Chosen One joined in, the ritual went from brunch to lunch to an aperitivo...salute!    

This ritual is one of many I have throughout the day, week, month and year involving those I love, adore and cherish, including those precious moments by myself.  Some days the walk through life seems more like a crawl, a stroll, a sprint, a marathon and the road varied from smooth, bumpy, hilly, straight, curvy.  However when your walk is shared with those you love, embracing each day for what it brings, while wearing shoes that rock (or no shoes even), life is good regardless of the speed, the hills and the pot holes along the way.
 

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Friday, 31 July 2015

Just say yes and go with the flow

Impromptu, unexpected, extemporaneous, unplanned, spontaneous moments are always some of the best we experience in time. While there's a so-called "movement" to say no, it's just as important to sometimes say yes. 

While plans, structure, schedules, diaries aka organised chaos enables getting "stuff" done, ticking boxes and crossing off the do to list, it's also rather liberating to go with the flow, be open to change, new adventures and opportunities, have less rigidity in life, just winging it and see what happens. Sometimes the "stuff", the lists and the boxes can wait. Maybe it's worth asking why is there so much "stuff" to get through in the first place? Why the need to tick boxes and certain ones in particular? And what's really important and requires doing on the list?  

Saying yes or no can be a balancing act of sorts sometimes out of perceived want, need, have, guilt, necessity, expectation, desire. Therefore what is it you really want.  How, when, why, what, where and with whom do you want to spend and invest your time, energy, thoughts and feelings? Whether you say yes or no doesn't matter, it's saying yes or no to what fills your cup and remaining true to yourself, all while celebrating the little and simple things along the way which make you smile and remember life is good. 


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A smile ensued always

Their delicate petals; their sweet perfume; their distinct colour...a smile ensued always. I don't usually buy fresh flowers however these gorgeous Jonquils and their perfume evoked such positive thoughts and feelings, I couldn't walk past without picking up a couple of bunches for the abode. Spring is in the air, how wonderful is that?! 


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Saturday, 11 July 2015

Filling your cup with thanks, gratitude..and loveliness

As the year well and truly ticks by (hello July), some days feel like they are an extension of the next, a night's sleep seemingly not enough to differentiate one day from the next. It's so easy to be sucked into the "busi-ness" of life, the endless "societal expectations", being consumed with the day to day and bogged down in the grind of the endless to do list. 

Potentially over time, this way of life leads to fewer opportunities to just be, maybe even forgetting to see and take time out to experience those little and simple things which make you smile. I know I have of late. 

So today is, as per every day ending in "y", a day of thanks and gratitude for each of these gifts and many more...

* pranayama and good health 
* unconditional love, hugs and kisses 
* drinks, dinners, brunches, lunches, deluxe spreads with those I love and cherish
* creative opportunities, education and freedom of speech
* making time despite juggling numerous balls
* encouragement of thoughts and endless ideas...then implementing them 
* being, learning and growing daily through yoga
* the Sunday morning ritual of YGB 
* uncontrollable laugh out loud moments
* delicious home cooked meals 
* those moments in time which really test and challenge yet strengthen you
* chocolate milkshakes 
* the empowerment to say no 
* being heard and understood
* fresh, clean water straight from the tap
* regular paddles with my squad
* the foxy little gift in the mail
* a room with a view 
* quality time with my beautiful godchildren
* banter over bubbles 
* rainbows which end in a pot of gold 
* the sharing of the most delicious birthday pea and ham soup
* patience and understanding with "the diary"
* leadership, support and continual belief
* little messages which warm your heart and fill your soul 
* beautiful sun rises, sun sets and moon rises

Thank you to my beautiful family, friends, complete strangers and Mother Earth for the little and simple things each of you do daily which fill my cup, make me smile and remember life is good, so very, very good.



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Friday, 12 June 2015

A berry warm welcome back..

..you delicious additions to my morning breakfast. So good to have you back. Thank you for filling my tummy with your sweet goodness.




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Sunday, 10 May 2015

Peas in a pod

For me, like Father's Day, every day is Mother's Day. However I do love that this weekend, today in particular, provides a beautiful opportunity to spend time with family and friends.  Being in the moment, creating magical memories in time with our darling Mums. 

There are not enough words to express my love, gratitude, admiration and appreciation I have for my darling Mum, the worlds best Mumma Bear. And how truly thankful I am for our cherished friendship. Everyday you wear numerous hats, playing numerous roles for your family, friends, colleagues, everyone who crosses your path. And everyday you do it with such grace, composure, patience and love.  Your beautiful loving soul; your gentle caring nature; your ability to give when others would give up; your unwavering patience; your cheeky, ever so subtle sense of humour; your firm but fair attitude; your consistent, pragmatic, grounded, keeping it real approach; your gift for listening; your infallible strength; your amazing roast chicken dinners....salads, curries, cakes, biscuits. Food and meals generally Chooky haha. 

Thank you for filling my cup daily with our treasured friendship, laughter, understanding and unconditional love. The worlds best Papa Bear, the Bum Gummer and I are well and truly blessed to have you in our lives.  We love you dearly.  

To each and every Mum out there, thank you for the roles you play in the lives of those around you.  You are appreciated, you are cherished, you are loved.  If you're unable to see your Mum today - my own Dad, and brother included. Take the time to reflect and remember or say hello via the multitude of communication options available. 

Happy Mother's Day Mumma Bear. 


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Wednesday, 8 April 2015

Customer service personified

Thank you to the completely gorgeous Miss A and Miss A, members of the Virgin Australia ground crew in Cairns for always going above and beyond, never with request and always with a warm and welcoming smile. Customer service and general care about others is always about thoughtfulness, consideration, attention to detail, empathy, listening, acknowledgement and remembering the little and simple things. 

These two fabulous women and their wonderful colleagues are quality humans who have a genuine care for people and no matter what, always ensure the little things are considered. Of course it's their job to provided excellent customer service but easier said than done all day, every day.

I always leave Cairns smiling and feeling good...not just because I'm flying home,  yes there's no place quite like it. But also because Miss A and Miss A are so friendly, truly delightful, exceptionally thoughtful, effortlessly engaging and without fail always take the time to recognise and undertake the little and simple things. They take customer service experiences from good to fantastic without even trying, making every "catch up" highly memorable.  


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Buns and Bubbles...a Good Friday indeed

My dear and beautiful friend I cherish - tick 
My gorgeous, loveable god children - tick
A home away from home - tick 
Freshly baked hot cross buns - tick 
Bubbles to tickle the tongue - tick 
A basket of love - tick 
Funky and bright napery - tick 
Delicate, perfect freshly cut flowers - tick 
Ideas and dreams brought to fruition - tick 
Creativity and openness - tick 
Mooey Brown comes to life


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Wednesday, 18 February 2015

Ice cold beer on a hot day

I know I've said there is no better match than beer and pizza.  Well I have to say beer on a hot day, maybe, just maybe, tops the beer and pizza combo?! Maybe pizza and beer on a hot day is the ultimate combination?! Either way, with the current warm weather, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer to quench the thirst, calm the mind and cool the blood.  Drink it straight from the bottle to ensure maximum ice cold factor....the chilled amber nectar won't even touch the sides. And when the experience is shared with loved ones and a bit of yum cha (or pizza), even better still!! Here's cheers gorgeous people. 



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Monday, 16 February 2015

Loved up...to love and to be loved

With Valentine's Day over for another year, the weekend just gone was dominated with themes, stories, purchases and conversations all in the name of love. Naturally it got me thinking about love and just how "loved up" we really are.

There are the things we love, those tangible and intangible things such as our cars, where we live, our homes, different foods, certain drinks, items of clothing...code for shoes and certain brands - hello Jimmy Choo, intelligent and well made TV and movies, celebrities, various genres of music, times of the day, to be and breathe, laughing until it hurts, selfies and social media, reading, singing and dancing like no one is watching, nature and animals, exercise, yoga, sleep ins, a quiet moment in time over a cup of green tea, watching the sun set, seeing the world and learning new cultures; the list goes on and on. 

Then there are the symbols of love. A perfectly shaped love heart, usually red in colour, is probably the most recognisable and distinctive symbol used for love. Further, there are the boxes of chocolates, red roses and flowers generally, candles and rose petals (usually scattered in the shape of a heart), romantic music, Cupid and his bow and arrow and sweethearts candy.

From symbols to displays of love, the most common being "public displays of affection" such as holding hands, a kiss, a hug or an embrace. Or spending quality time with loved ones, giving presents, cards or notes with words of love and affection and acts of doing and giving selflessly. 

Finally and most importantly, there's the feelings of love for the people we love; our family, our friends, our significant others and the love we have for ourselves. Potentially differing from one person to the next, the feelings of love can be expressed and felt in so many ways.  From "butterflies", bubbling and tingles to trust, respect, communication, nurturing and compassion just to name a few, we all know and recognise such feelings. When love exists without conditions, judgement disappears despite imperfections, forgiveness occurs without question, giving happens without request, knowing exists without words, presence manifests regardless of distance. These are the people we would walk to the end of the world and back, barefoot and without water....well maybe one bottle. And we all know to love someone unconditionally, you need to love yourself.

There's so much I love in this life. From things, to doing, to being, to experiencing, to learning...countless opportunities to warm your heart and make you smile.  But right up there on my "loved up" list is enjoying quality time with the people I love. Every catch up, every conversation, every message, every photo, every laugh, every meal shared, every memorable moment makes me feel soooo good. It always reminds me while it's great to love the shoes, to love the travel and to love doing certain things, without people to love and love us, the rest doesn't feel or seem half as good. It's that solid foundation of love we share with loved ones and have for ourselves which fosters feeling "loved up" and enables us to go out and love all the other fabulous things life has on offer with even greater vigour. 


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Friday, 23 January 2015

The Byron Bay Big Bang Theory

Joining The Chosen One and The MockingJ in beautiful Byron was always going result in a quality weekend with my dear, gorgeous friends. A weekend peppered with burst of laughter, solid banter, a fun girls night out, a few sound moves on the dance floor and of course, delicious bubbles. 

From a relaxed afternoon chilling at a nearby cafe to an even more relaxed evening chilling out in the apartment, the three of us were completely present in the moment, enjoying every opportunity of being together.  With no topic off limits, our free flowing conversation, complete with some big bang theories, answers, opinions, hypotheticals, stories and of course bubbles, was done to perfection...a true and memorable girls catch up. 

Our entertaining yet somewhat perplexing night out provided us with another opportunity to share and discuss further big bang theories, answers, opinions, hypotheticals and stories. Though this time we exchanged bubbles for brunch; very civilised and reminded me how fabulous chocolate milkshakes are! 

With our souls and appetites nourished, we then satisfied our inquiring minds with quality time in the bookshop next door.  A solid amount of time (and dollars), was spent exploring and sourcing our next great reads.

Sadly our magical, memorable girls weekend came to an end all too quickly.  We said our farewells knowing our tummies, minds and souls were replenished, our next catch up is just around the corner and we are blessed to have such wonderful friendships; one of life's endearing free gifts. Thank you The Chosen One and The MockingJ.


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Sunday, 4 January 2015

The gift of magical memories

Firstly there's the creation of magical memories. Those times in our lives where it's as if the world has stopped; that moment in time captured, living with us for however long we choose. 

Secondly there's the reliving of magical memories thanks to thoughts, feelings, written words, music, smells, places, conversations, images, photos, even foods or traditions. It's these things which evoke our consciousness, enabling us to return to those magical memories. Those moments in time which touched us so. 

Having such magical memories is a blessing, especially during the festive season, birthdays and anniversaries, because as festive and fun these times mostly are, they can also be times of sadness due to the absence of loves ones. 

Irrespective of the time of year, when you miss a loved one's presence, either that mild feeling or until it hurts, it's a beautiful opportunity to bask in those magical memories of the moments in time you have shared with them to date yet be also be present in the moment, creating new magical memories. 

Magical memories are a gift; unwrap them as needed, return to that moment in time, smile, laugh, dance, reflect and maybe even shed a tear of joy. Magical memories are yours to keep, a gift which keeps giving and the best bit...they cost nothing. 


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Friday, 2 January 2015

Fabulous festive fun with family and friends

With the new year underway, today seems perfect to reflect on the fabulous festive fun over the past couple of weeks. 

The "unofficial" start of the festive season was a special dinner with CM, Darling G and her gorgeous family. Thank you Darling G for being such a beautiful shining star and dear friend. This evening cemented true friendships and opened the door for future quality catch ups with "the girls".  Part two was a yummy brekkie Friday morning followed by a really enjoyable work Christmas Party and a mixed emotions farewell to those leaving for their next chapters of life.     

The smell of Christmas was in the air during a lovely catch up with my dear friends over a yummy dinner - thanks JR. Thank you the ever gorgeous CiC, JR, Master F and Miss P for opening your home and hearts for dinner, complete with your stunning real Christmas tree. 

It's called the "silly season" with good reason. The Friday before Christmas was full of festive fun. Drinks with my friends from work followed by drinks with my friends from TRC - dear friends, delicious pizzas, dazzling beyond dazzling dance moves...did I mention drinks? Thank you gorgeous peeps especially CHun for a seriously good dance floor workout...Taylor Swift's "Shake it off" will never be the same.  While the night was late and oh so hot, thankfully not too late or difficult the following morning.  

With the countdown to Christmas almost complete and work a distance memory for a few days, more festive fun with friends. Finally a long overdue yet hilarious dinner with Darling Dutts at our "regular". The long awaited "coffee" catch up with Gorgeous Boy.  Thank you the gorgeous M squares, AP and wee Rubes for sharing your afternoon over a festive fizz and one of your famous platters. As always you welcome me with open arms as if I were family.  Your gorgeous, thoughtful christmas gift melts my heart every time I read it and your beautiful words about being "a bucket filler". That moment will always stay with me.   

Hello Christmas Eve! What better time to venture into the city to enjoy more quality catch ups with dear friends and suss out the wares pre Boxing Day sales...next year the credit card stays at home!  Twas the night before Christmas when the world's best mumma bear and I spent quality time together reflecting with carols and sharing a moment of peace and celebration.   

Following this special time was our very low key but exceptionally personal, meaningful, family Christmas.  The world's best mumma bear really does know how to prepare an amazing festive feast...not that it's all about the food; the alcohol was also pretty fabulous!  Thank you my wonderful parents for your unconditional love each and every day. To the Bum Gumer and RaRa it was so good to hear your voices, technology really is a blessing when there's a whole world between us all.  Thank you family and friends for the gorgeous festive well wishes leading into and throughout the day.  

Further family festive fun was had post Christmas with the world's best mumma and papa bear venturing to my wee den for some brunch, cricket, Christmas cake and of course more laughs and magical memory creation.  

Last but not least, farewell and ciao ciao to 2014 and hello and welcome 2015. A rather low key but fun and hilarious evening thanks to CHun, MM and JP. The constant stream of one-liners was outstanding. I don't think there was a moment where one or all of us wasn't laughing out loud?! Key takeaways - who stole our bottle of wine from a garden hedge...seriously? And way to go big guy! LOL! 

The end of a year and the start of a new year is a time for family and friends, a time for thankfulness, a time for down time, a time for over indulgence, a time for being, a time for no alarm clocks, a time for laughter, a time for sleep ins, a time for sietas, a time for giving, a time for spending the hard earned pennies in the sales, a time for some backyard cricket, a time for embracing the ice cold or heater hot weather, a time for some exercise, a time for some serious moves on the dance floor, a time for gratitude, a time for magical memory creation, a time for bubbles, a time for telling someone you love them, a time for remembering those who have touched our lives, a time for reflection, a time for letting go of that which doesn't serve you anymore and a time for celebrating those little and simple things which make you smile and remember life is good. 

May 2015 bring you much peace, joy, love and laughter. 


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...celebrating the little and simple things which make you smile and remember life is good