10 things in my life right now....
1. Listening
I value my ability to hear. Whether this be the wind around me, the children in my class giggling as they share a funny moment or discover something new or the rich harmonious tones of Il Divo or the equally talented, Josh Groban, as I drive to work! I value my ability to hear my friends and work colleagues. I value my ONENESS with my garden and I value hearing the sounds it offers me on a daily basis. Is there a more grounding earthy sound than that of a day old chick sharing its voice with its mother who is proudly clucking in return -hearing the two dogs playing hard in the yard…….the tawny frog mouth owls who are parenting in our gum tree?
I value my ability to hear. Whether this be the wind around me, the children in my class giggling as they share a funny moment or discover something new or the rich harmonious tones of Il Divo or the equally talented, Josh Groban, as I drive to work! I value my ability to hear my friends and work colleagues. I value my ONENESS with my garden and I value hearing the sounds it offers me on a daily basis. Is there a more grounding earthy sound than that of a day old chick sharing its voice with its mother who is proudly clucking in return -hearing the two dogs playing hard in the yard…….the tawny frog mouth owls who are parenting in our gum tree?
2. Eating
I have made the decision that it is time to develop some greater self respect and to put into place good eating habits. You know the ones we all read about, know about, and forget in an instant the minute a piece of hot buttered toast or cheesecake appears. C’est la vie! Each morning I commence the day with, “Today is the day. A new beginning, the day for which only perfect food shall hit these lips.” And then - I go and wreck it with my morning coffee. As I sit here now, I tell you, tomorrow is the day. It is the start of a new day and I shall have greater respect for what I eat and when I eat. Fingers Crossed. I love food and I value the friendship it builds and the conversations shared over great meals.
I have made the decision that it is time to develop some greater self respect and to put into place good eating habits. You know the ones we all read about, know about, and forget in an instant the minute a piece of hot buttered toast or cheesecake appears. C’est la vie! Each morning I commence the day with, “Today is the day. A new beginning, the day for which only perfect food shall hit these lips.” And then - I go and wreck it with my morning coffee. As I sit here now, I tell you, tomorrow is the day. It is the start of a new day and I shall have greater respect for what I eat and when I eat. Fingers Crossed. I love food and I value the friendship it builds and the conversations shared over great meals.
3. Drinking
My morning coffee consumption is slowly doing my head in. The first thing I do in my morning is to make myself a coffee and to head down to the chook run. It is the nicest 30 minutes in my day. Well, not really, but it is certainly a lovely way to greet the day. This is followed by another coffee the minute I hit my classroom, another when I get to the staffroom and a few more throughout the course of the day. All in all, I am probably consuming six cups a day. I am aware that this needs to be reduced, but again…ARGH! I am thrilled to share that alcohol consumption is nearly non existent. I hate the effect it has on me the next day. A night of insomnia and a crook, tired feeling are too much to ask for. The perils of getting older! Now all I have to do is limit my coffee intake and I shall be a happy man. I need to get back in touch with My Camp Eden ways.
My morning coffee consumption is slowly doing my head in. The first thing I do in my morning is to make myself a coffee and to head down to the chook run. It is the nicest 30 minutes in my day. Well, not really, but it is certainly a lovely way to greet the day. This is followed by another coffee the minute I hit my classroom, another when I get to the staffroom and a few more throughout the course of the day. All in all, I am probably consuming six cups a day. I am aware that this needs to be reduced, but again…ARGH! I am thrilled to share that alcohol consumption is nearly non existent. I hate the effect it has on me the next day. A night of insomnia and a crook, tired feeling are too much to ask for. The perils of getting older! Now all I have to do is limit my coffee intake and I shall be a happy man. I need to get back in touch with My Camp Eden ways.
4. Wearing
I love the fact that Spring is here. “If only they could see me now.” All those years ago where I prided myself in wearing labels only and spending WAY to much money on shoes, clothing and aftershave. Now I like nothing better than to get home and to slip into my footy shorts, singlet and hit the garden. Oh yeah…………..I LOVE MY GUMBOOTS! I do have to hit the wardrobe and to do some sorting. Simply shutting the doors and running like hell is not sustainable. One day it will explode! There should be some goal setting here.
I love the fact that Spring is here. “If only they could see me now.” All those years ago where I prided myself in wearing labels only and spending WAY to much money on shoes, clothing and aftershave. Now I like nothing better than to get home and to slip into my footy shorts, singlet and hit the garden. Oh yeah…………..I LOVE MY GUMBOOTS! I do have to hit the wardrobe and to do some sorting. Simply shutting the doors and running like hell is not sustainable. One day it will explode! There should be some goal setting here.
5. Reading
I have been manically reading about chook raising. Initially we commenced with the desire to house 6 chooks. Well Holy cow hasn’t that been the understatement of the year. We now have 27!!! We are only allowed to have 20. That said, we have some chicks that will not be staying. I have been frantically researching every thing about chicken raising. SO read this….
I have been manically reading about chook raising. Initially we commenced with the desire to house 6 chooks. Well Holy cow hasn’t that been the understatement of the year. We now have 27!!! We are only allowed to have 20. That said, we have some chicks that will not be staying. I have been frantically researching every thing about chicken raising. SO read this….
LAYING:
1 Light Sussex
1 Australorp - Oprah
1 Wyandottes- Cee
1 RIR Rhonda Burchmore
1 Lohman Brown - Noelene
1 Ex batteries: Elizabeth
2 Buff Orphing/Wyandotte cross - Pippa and Kate
Total 8 layers
NOT LAYING:
1 baby Chicken Cluck Kent
4 Silved Laced Wyandotte
1 RIR: Julia Gizzard - pullet
1 Light Sussex
1 Ex batteries: Camlila
2 Pullet Light Sussex
1 Pullet RIR: Lucielle Ball
4 Speckled Sussex X infants
1 Light/Speckled Sussex X infant
1 Wyandotte
2 Baby Buff Orphingtons - Goldie Hawna and Gwenyth Poultry
Total 19 not laying
27 in total
I have read about diseases, feeding techniques, healthy eating, omega 3 enhancements, correct terminology and exploring the deep litter method. I am also an administrator for a Sustainable Swapping web page……that makes me read every night. Sustainable Swapping - Poultry, Fertile Eggs, Plants, Trade or Barter
6. Weather
I am loving what Mother Nature is throwing at us. I love the feel of the cool air upon my face when I am sleeping. I love the crisp morning air as I venture outside at 430am to hit the chook run. The days are great, warm, sunny and inviting. Despite what everyone else thinks, here inBrisbane
I am loving what Mother Nature is throwing at us. I love the feel of the cool air upon my face when I am sleeping. I love the crisp morning air as I venture outside at 430am to hit the chook run. The days are great, warm, sunny and inviting. Despite what everyone else thinks, here in
I am wanting some parents to take a greater interest in their children. Believe me, I am not having a dig at anyone in particular, but it haunts me that some children I encounter on my journey as a school teacher have very sad lives. No child actually asks to be born. It is therefore important that parents do everything they can to make a child’s life, fruitful, positively challenging and filled with healthy eating, great role modelling and eventful, valuable risk taking. What wonderful learning experiences positive parents can and do offer!
I also want to work out how I can thanks my wonderful teaching partner. I leave her behind as I head onto a new school next year. Some people make a difference in the eyes of their students and others also touch the hearts of those they work with. MY MEL is simply a person who I am grateful has entered my life. I am a better person and a better teacher because of out interactions.
8. Feeling
I am feeling slightly anxious as I prepare for the home run. The school year is preparing for the assessment and reporting regime. I prepare to leave and I commence to plan what I could offer my new students and school community. The next 8 weeks will be hectic work wise and at the same time hectic socially. I am assisting with the catering of a friend’s wedding while endeavouring to create work life balance.
I am feeling slightly anxious as I prepare for the home run. The school year is preparing for the assessment and reporting regime. I prepare to leave and I commence to plan what I could offer my new students and school community. The next 8 weeks will be hectic work wise and at the same time hectic socially. I am assisting with the catering of a friend’s wedding while endeavouring to create work life balance.
I want to feel the cool morning breeze, the sun on my back and the hand mower vibrating in my hands.
I am thinking that I shall endeavour to make a commitment to writing 10 things in my life right now. I can see the value in writing one’s thoughts down. I can see it is a positive means of identifying goals……being brave enough to throw them out there for all to see and then doing what everyone does in trying to embrace the hurdles thrown at us all from time to time.
10. Enjoying
I am really enjoying spending time at home. I love the garden:
I am really enjoying spending time at home. I love the garden:
- the irises are in bloom
- the day lilies are about to burst
- the lavender hedge is a BUZZ with insects
- the daisies are blooming and I have taken 80 cuttings,
- the lily pilly hedge around Cluckingham Palace
- the orchids are in bloom
- the CLUCKER TUCKER has sprouted and we are well on the way to growing out first chook food crop
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