Wow I’ve missed the whole month of July on the blog.  I’ve been reading what others are up to but not exactly sure about myself, so I’ve been quietly reflecting.  The retreat was another HUGE step for me.  A few more  issues dealt with. Thanks for the “ear” and support to those who were there to share.  It’s great to have such good mates to work  these things through with, and to put them into perspective. Beavering away here on my own doesn’t deal with all of what’s going on and the reality check I got on Waiheke was not what I was expecting.  I am so grateful I had a weeks holiday following the retreat, and to my dear cuzzie Bev who allowed me to repose and reflect for a few more days in paradise.  I also have a big thanks to the 112day team for getting me through the weekend, especially Phyllis with her bag of ESP.  Truly appreciated guys. 

I’ve been noticing my relationships with people this past few weeks and realise I’m not the pushover I once was and I am finding  it easier to say no.  I’ve found my “get out of jail” card is not a mad dash for freedom, it’s more a squaring of my shouders and a quiet resolve claiming MY space and MY life.

On a less pensive note, it was great to catch up with Dawn and Grant yesterday – looking as happy and fabulous as ever. Grant bought his trusty chain saw and dealt to that box in my garden and with the help of son Gavin it is now in it’s new possy.  I took him at his word and baked a cake – well I actually bought 2 pieces so there was no left overs, and it went down well with a beer for the boys.  Thanks guys.  After they left the 3 metres of dirt went back where it belongs and is all ready for planting out. Today was more digging as next up is lowering a lot of the paving and changing the shape of the garden. Great fun!! 

Till we meet again, Ali

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