A twist in the tale.....

As I mentioned last week, I am embarking on a new journey in life by leaving my full time teaching job and heading off to join the lululemon team. I had been a little worried about the financial impact of going to part-time work but I knew this was a risk I had to take. But guess what? When I resigned from my teaching job, the school asked if I would stay on working two days a week until the end of the year. So this will help to make my transition smoother and a little more stress free. All I can say is, look at what happens when you follow your heart.....

Loving.......

Cristina dress - silk by Secret Squirrel Clothing

Tux Dresses in black and white by Secret Squirrel clothing

eco-friendly fashion.....

Rachael Cassar Design Couture (via Frankie)

Rachael Cassar is an Australian designer whose label incorporates eco-friendliness and social responsibility. She uses recycled materials and takes apart pre loved clothing to re-use the fabric. I think the result is amazing.

A bit of perspective...

I just watched one of the saddest things I have ever seen. On 60 minutes tonight they interviewed victims of the Victorian bush fires. Darrin Gibson lost his wife and 3 children in what must be one of the most horrific ways imaginable. I can't bring myself to recount his exact story here, because I can't even bear to think about what he experienced and witnessed. So to think that he will have to relive the horror of that day, every day for the rest of his life, is unthinkable (not to mention that he also has to live with his own horrific injuries that resulted from the burns he sustained in the fire). How people can be strong enough to survive such things in life, I just do not know. So tonight I feel the need to say 'Thank you', for the fact that my family and everyone dear to me is safe. I also want to say a prayer for everyone who has suffered and who are still suffering, and to ask that the next time I grumble about being tired, or think that I have been hard done by in some way, that I put things in perspective and remember to be grateful for what I have.

Love Story (Taylor Swift) meets Viva la Vida (Coldplay): This one goes out to Franny...

I came across this amazing youtube clip while catching up on one of my favourite blogs, the rockstar diaries. This piece of music is absolutely beautiful and I'm dedicating it to one of my gorgeous friends, Franny, for reasons that must remain a secret (but that she knows all about!). 

You can read more about the story behind this song here.

It's Official!!!!!

It's official - I resigned from my teaching job today. I have to say that I actually feel excited and relieved. Now I feel as though I am truly back on the path I'm meant to be on. I am also excited because now I feel as though I can really talk about where I am headed on my next journey, which is........... to "lululemon"! For those of you who haven't heard of it, lululemon is a company that sells yoga inspired athletic gear. More than that, it is a company whose philosophy is amazing. It would take me about a week to explain the greatness that is lululemon and even then I wouldn't do it justice, so I highly encourage you all to check out their website here. It is truly inspiring. Below is the manifesto of the company, which gives a great insight into what the company culture and vision. 

For the first time ever I will be working in a place where I was hired for being me. They value the difficulties I have faced and overcome, they love that I want to start my own business, they celebrate the work I am doing to raise awareness of post natal depression, they encourage me to balance my life so that I have time with my family and for myself. I really do feel as though I will learn so much here and that my life will change for the better by traveling on this journey. 

Despite a few nerves, I actually feel quite proud of myself. After walking into this store a couple of months ago I decided then and there that I had to get a job. And thats exactly what I have done. In accepting a part-time position I am taking a huge risk in an attempt to get my foot in the door, and this is a risk that prior to this year I would never in a million years have taken. But I believe that it is one that I am taking for the right reasons and that is what makes this so different. For once I believe in myself and trust myself to know what my dream is and to follow my heart, and that is a massive step for me. 

So here's to fresh starts and taking risks!!!!!!

Taking a break....

Today I am sick. Should have seen this one coming (exhaustion is usually what triggers me to start questioning myself, create anxieties that aren't really there, worry instead of living etc etc - exhibit A, my last post.....). I have lots of things going on in my head today but do not have the energy to formulate my thoughts here. I do want to put out a few little words and thoughts though. So here goes:

Hugs and kisses to all my "Unravelling" friends who have come to my rescue in snapping me out of my self doubt. These women are brave, inspiring, real, wise, caring, fun....I could go on and on. How I have been lucky enough to come in contact with them I don't know, but I am very, very grateful. 

New blog of note: fat mum slim . Read this today and will definitely be checking in on a regular basis. Her post for the day was an amazing quote that I have not come across before. I will leave it as my final bit for the day:

Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.

Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart.

Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow.

Let me hold you while I may, for it may not always be so.

One day I shall dig my nails into the earth, or bury my face

in the pillow, or stretch myself taut, or raise my hands to the sky

and want more than all the world, your return.

Mary Jean Iron