Category Archives: 101 goals – Achieving a Better Life

Sunrise over Bondi and the new I’m An Idiot Skin Disease

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A wonderful coincidence had me cross paths with my flatmate at 5:25 am this morning. Say what? Yes – I did happen to be awake that early. She was headed across the street to watch the sunrise over Bondi Beach. I tagged along. (Oh did I mention I live across the street from the beach? SaWEET!)

Amazing.

200+ Choristers serenaded an audience of about a thousand as the sky went from black to the softest of lavender to the creamiest vanilla. In perfect harmony the clouds followed suit with fluffy lilac puffs and dreamy yellow wisps.

I can now cross off “Watch a sunrise” from my 101 list. The only thing that could have taken my experience this morning from absolutely stunning to complete perfection would have been if I could have shared the moment with those I love (or remembered my camera. Lol.)

And speaking of perfection … My life is hectic beyond crazy in Utah but here in Sydney I have time to be unintentionally idiotic and make lots and lots and lots of mistakes. It’s pretty sweet really. Like the time yesterday when I was in no rush at all but still shaved and put on my bronzer in lightning quick speed. Apparently I only work well at high speeds when under pressure. Without the demands of somewhere to be – hurrying only messes things up. And the result today? It looks like I have some weird skin disease. YES! But it’s so hot outside that my vanity is going out the window and I’m going to ROCK IT like there’s no tomorrow.

“Daisy – what’s wrong with your legs?”

“My legs? Haha! Don’t be silly. That must just be your eyes. My legs look flawless.” ;)

My First Snowman!

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Mix-matched gloves?   Check.

Brother’s old snow pants?    Check.

Snowman-building coach?    Check.

Voila!  I can now cross off “Build a Snowman” from my 101 list.  Thank you Scott Pete for helping me!!!  If you dare – here is a 2 minute video which proves my mad skillz.  ;) Oh how I love “Reach Out” by Hilary Duff!  It was the perfect background music.  )

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In other news – I FINALLY designed a custom header for my writing/photography blog.  It’s about flippin time!!!

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Imperfect is ok too.

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I wouldn’t call myself a control freak or even a perfectionist.  Instead, I’d say I’m kind of an obsessive over-achieving procrastinator – and that right there is BY FAR cooler to say.  Now, for the sake of clarity, let’s just remember that to  “over-achieve” there must be rules, guidelines and/or expectations set beforehand or it would be impossible to go above, beyond or “over” the standard.

It is for this reason that abstract painting has always perplexed me.  Sure there are some rules as far as mixing colors, mediums and which brushes give you the best effect for what  – and then with a strong knowledge of the “rules” you can break them and create beautiful surprises or accidents.  But that’s about it.  There are no rules!!  You just slop some paint on a canvas and VOILA it’s art.  C’est impossible!

I really enjoy painting but I have yet to master the ability to let go of my structured views of the world in order to paint abstract versions of reality.   This is why #2 on my 101 list is to complete 3 abstract-ish paintings.  It’s time for me to let go.

My little (6’4″ tall brother) ScottPete has got to be one of the absolute coolest little brothers on the face of this Earth and in all of history.  ) So tonight, out of the goodness of his heart, he had a little one-on-one time with his sis (that’s me!) and we worked on my 101 list.  What did we do?  We painted.  Oh yes.

This is what we came up with after one hour of painting.  LOL!!!  We’ll do a second set tomorrow.  And a third later this week and then YAY!!  I can cross #2 off my list.

I’ll let you guess whose is whose.  D

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We’ll see if tomorrow’s efforts produce better results …

What I’m Thankful For This Year

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If I were to list everything that I’m grateful for I would never stop typing!!!  So instead I’ve decided to list the first things that pop into my mind.  ) It’s a day late, seeing as Thanksgiving was yesterday, but better late than never!!

  • My family.  Each and every single one of them.  They bring a deep and fulfilling element to my life.  I love them all.
  • My dogs.  There is not a day that goes by without my smiling at their antics.  They are so adorable!  I truly believe we were fated to be together and I love them with all my heart.
  • My friends.  In USA and in AUS.  Love you all!!!
  • My life.  Sometimes I get really frustrated, scared, anxious etc, but I recognize I have a very fortunate life and I am appreciative of it.
  • My blog readers.  ) Yay!  That’s right – I’m grateful for you!
  • Flowers, blue sky, rain, cool breezes, rice, potatoes, glitter, eyeshadow, and girly lotion
  • oh and animal prints – definitely grateful for that today.  ;)

Ok – going to stop there before this post is too long.  But I need to let you know that I crossed off #38 and #39 on my 101 list today.  I passed my Key Issues class with a Distinction and received a High Distinction on my final essay.  ) I’m really jazzed about that.  I worked super hard in that class.