Days like these

No food pics, just scenery today. The reason behind this is simple; going to my happy place. We all have days like these. I am sporting a lovely red welt on my still sore nose, a result of attempting to pull a stuck bottom draw out of a chest of drawers I was moving upstairs yesterday. Hadn't really planned on the thing toppling forward. Lucky my nose was there to break its fall. I'm a bit prone to home mishaps for some reason. Probably my impatience. Maybe? Ok, a lot to do with that! This time, however, I was squatting correctly, being mindful of my back (which went out two weeks ago, just so you know) and didn't think of the possibility of the drawers lunging forward to scone my nose. Lesson learnt, again. Add that to 'check which way the bunks should be assembled before climbing on top and getting your leg stuck between the metal slats that collapsed as they were upside-down', and 'read the instructions before attempting to assemble a very large wall unit before you discover half of the panels were now backwards'. I know, it's a skill! 

I just ate a huge dinner; 2 small meatballs, followed half an hour later by 40gms of raw almonds. Thankfully, unlike this morning, this food didn't request to be returned to sender, or go via express post. Gastro bugs are fun, said no-one ever. Glad this one seems short lived.

My hubby is beyond stressed. Even I think his paperwork load is ludicrous, and I've done writing courses at Uni! He is struggling to keep up and today pushed him even more. I felt it too. A peer criticised his recent exhibition. It's always a struggle when someone with strong, opposing views makes their voice heard. But it's also the perfect time to stand in who you are, and not back down from what you are doing if you believe in it with everything you've got. This person approved the works, they just struggle with the whole concept. I am so sad for my hubby, but grateful he is who he is- and love his drive, heart and determination to not let obstacles, and opinions, sway him, or harden him. That's a skill!

Putting an exhibition together is a highly stressful affair. My hubby's solo exhibition was a challenge- but this one makes his previous one look super easy. Thankfully, it's in stunning Byron Bay, at the Loan Goat Gallery, and will be well worth the effort. Our planned lovely visit to Byron was anything but. I must thank the incredibly lovely librarian who went above and beyond to assist us today- your patience and help was invaluable. 

It's official, bubby does not seem to like her new car seat, her grown up girl one. I could have blamed the fact that she just got needles in those adorable chubby thighs, but she didn't like it yesterday either. However, she loves her new big girl pram, so half a win there. Travelling with her was anything but cruisy, and in stark contrast to the mellow bubby we did over a 1000 k's with on holidays recently. Can't win 'em all. Just hope she embraces sitting up to travel soon. I'm not sure how much ear piercing screaming I can endure. My little girl will never get lost in the wilderness with those lungs.

 And now, onto nature. I will end on a positive note, because that is how I want to remember the day.

Can't get enough of beautiful Kingscliff. Love this creek- my favourite place.

Not too far away, stunning places like this exist. I can feel a re-visit coming on.

Cool mountain air, clear streams and lush trees...sigh. Love visiting rainforests.

An oldie, but I love this one- taken over my back fence one frosty morn. This view will be going soon- well, half of it will as developers move in. However, I will always have this.

This view won't be lost. It's the other half of the field, not pegged for development. How blessed to have this kind of greeting on a frost covered morning :)

That is your lot for today. Until next time, thanks for reading.