Crossed off the list 24/06/2011
“I kissed a girl and I liked it, The taste of her cherry chapstick…”
~ Katy Perry ~
Thanks for a great night, Anna!
Monthly Archives: June 2011
No.79 – Wash my own car
Crossed off the list 23/06/2011
Isn't she nice and sparkly clean?
OK, so I know this may sound funny to most of you, but I have never washed my own car…EVER! I’ve had this little vehicle since January and it was in desperate need of a clean. So armed with my vague memories of watching other people washing their cars, I got my little bucket and soap and washed and vacuumed my car. Now she’s sparkly and pretty again! I felt pretty proud afterwards, like I had achieved something special (and for those of you who know me, you know this is true – I don’t do this sort of stuff!)
No. 56 – Forgive myself
Journal entry, 13/06/2011: Forgiveness. Somewhere, somehow, I’ve emerged from the haze and the pain and I have finally let go of all the anger and disappointment I’ve held against myself for so many years. I feel free for the first … Continue reading
No. 121 – Read a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
Crossed off the list 8 June, 2011
‘Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.’ ~ Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
No. 60 – Don’t be afraid, be brave
Crossed off the list 07/06/2011
I was brave and took a chance – and it paid off! What an amazing, exhilarating and empowering feeling…Kim & Sophie, you were there at uni with me, you know what I’m talking about 
Since this original entry was written, I have done several more things that were brave, and it has made me realise that living in fear is not a healthy nor happy way to conduct your life. I am so grateful for overcoming the general fear that I have carried with me for so long – now I know I can lead a healthy life, free from depression and anxiety…
No. 69 – Be thankful
“With all of its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.”
~ Max Ehrmann ~
It is moments like the one captured in this photo that make me realise how thankful I am for everything I have. This photo was taken on June 7th, 2011, the morning of Detective Senior Constable Damian Leeding’s funeral. As I cuddled my adorable puppy Muggy in my bed, I realised how truly blessed I am. Although I no longer have a husband, at least he is still alive and well, for which I am thankful – I cannot imagine the pain Damian’s family must be feeling. And I have my little man Muggy, who is the sunshine in my life – no matter how sad I feel, he’s always there with big cuddles and endless love. So I am very thankful, for all that I have, all that I have ever had, and all that I will ever have…