I just want to create and be inspired!

It’s been long over due from when I produced a series of work, hung a canvas on a gallery wall or even completed something, which was inspired from time spent in my mini studio. Teaching art is so exciting and something I love, but it has become an overload of thoughts in my head for others and their work. I live and breathe art everyday however it would be nice to wake up at 2am thinking about an idea which could enhance my work, instead of a students piece of work which is in great need of improving to achieve that grade they much desire.

I don’t mean to sound selfish, I just want to create and be inspired!

Chatsworth Sculptures

Mr Darcy's (Chatsworth House) Dream home !!

Fast life in the UK

CHATEAU IMPEMY




It’s hard to believe just over a month ago I was in the relaxing, slower pace, sunny Australia. There have been zero relaxing, slower pace or strong glimpses of consistent sun. However life hasn’t been all bad since our return to the faster pace English lifestlye. I have become a year older; Dale planned a great day for me. It was a fantastic birthday. The morning started at Château Impeny for breakfast, followed by visiting Mr Darcy’s home at Chatsworth House, brilliant day.
Dale’s birthday was next and as he had set a high standard on my birthday I had to try and match his standards. I baked cakes! yes I was very pleased with myself. I felt like a real wife after that. I booked a nice dinner along the river at Worcester. The only disaster was the ferry ride I had planned on taking him. Well, we missed it because I somehow miss read the times. Luckily the cricket was on; we ended up spending our time there until dinner.

Business class life is the way to go!!

I really don’t know how we will handle travelling in economy after our flight back to Birmingham. Thanks to Mum and Dad, Dale and myself travelled back to England in Business class. What another life. From the all inclusive pick up, to the business class waiting lounge which included all you can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, plus any drink or cocktail. As we weren’t sure if would enter into the business class world again, we thought we’d better make the most of these service’s. Since we had to be at the airport at 6am we sat back drinking Moet - Chandon champagne in the business class lounge while waiting for our flight, of course we made sure we had food in front of us just in case people thought we were alcoholics. Aboard the plane we were like kids with new toys playing with our electronic reclining chairs and digital screens. Again why say no to on board welcome champagne drinks before take off. Once in the air we were handed with two menus, one which were our drinks list, the other a selection of meals which we could choose for our five course meal. Lets just say every meal was served as if we were eating in a five star restaurant, check out the picture included which was our starter meal. Life on board was great.
Our flight back made a good finish to our brilliant holiday, visiting Australia, New Zealand and Dubai. Of course seeing Mum, Dad , Drew and friends were the best part of our trip.

I miss you all already !

my hip did not like the camel ride!!!!!!!

Dubai stopover

We had a fantastic two day stopover in Dubai; 45-50c during the day made it slightly hard at times. Our highlight was an exciting four wheel drive safari into the desert followed by a camel ride before finishing with an Arabic meal under the desert stars. The entertainment for the night was an energetic belly dancer along with carpet smoking and henna tattoos. I now have my name in Arabic written on the inside of my arm. Dale says it looks more like lulu!

Relaxing before our flight to Dubai

Blue skies and Kangaroos, things I will miss

Thank you Mum and Dad

It’s been great to be home. Thanks Dad for Dale’s fun days out in the Z, he said he had a good time. Mum, I always enjoy our days out there’re the best. We both cannot thankyou enough for all you give. Miss you already. We look forward to our return at Christmas. Dad did I mention that Dale thinks you decorate the house similar to the Christmas vacation house. I hope you don’t disappoint his expectations. ;)

A night with the girls

A good night was had, chatting, eating, and playing games at Ann’s baby shower. I will miss the girls. I am already counting the days for my return to Australia in December.
Happy to say my hip is on the mend, however is still extremely painful if I move to fast. I have found it hard to keep still.
Let’s hope we have a good flight back to England. Luckily we have a stop over in Dubai for a few days braking up the trip. Plus it will be our one your wedding anniversary, the year has gone quick. It has been a good one Dale !!! I look forward to many more.

Trying to look happy in Hospital

Waiting for the verdict on my hip.

Are my horse riding days over??

I have always wanted to ride along the beach, I can now say I have. One problem, I ended up in hospital due to an unfortunate incident. I currently have a wonky left hip and the pain just won't go away. Will I or should I get back on Mylee (my horse) when I get back to England? My bones and body don't seem to heal as fast as it use too. One bonus I did manage to get a few good photos of the sand dunes before the unfortunate event.

Another great weekend

Tasting the wines of the hunter valley with Pete and Leanne. Things I will miss when we are back in the UK.

Back in Aussie land

Rainforest walk before our flight back to Aus

Dale's shell sculpture

It's good to see Dale's creative side.