Reset.

I have been feeling all scattered today, probably due to lack of sleep and exercise (broken foot- I'll explain later). I have had so much caffeine and I was pretty much running laps of my room and swinging between neurotic happiness, helplessness (soo much work) and ridiculously angry at absolutely nothing. I was so mad at a slice of red onion at lunch- it was really bad. But I've managed to reset my day, and I feel so much better. It happened by chance (yes, I was procrastinating) that I found these things, but they were the perfect combination of what I needed to get my head back together. The universe just sent me a little help, so thanks to whoever orchestrated the whole thing. Just in case anyone else is having one of those days, I thought I'd share it. First, watch the video and then click the link and do what it tells you. It's the right dose of the right emotions. Promise you'll feel better after :)





Click me!

Guaranteed, this will make your day.

Holga

All these were taken by me in the last year. Some are in New York, some at home in Ballina and some since I have moved. Taken on 120mm film and developed matte with a white border. Scanned with a terrible scanner...sorry about shit quality. 

Black, White and Grey.

 

 

  

   

 

 

 

All of these photos were taken by me on standard 35mm black & white film. I use a little camera that is one step up from a disposable, nothing fancy. They are all taken around Ballina, just things that caught my eye in one way or another as I wandered around. Hope you like them :)

Picnic on the headland.

 

Claire sitting with our beautiful spread. We found a little spot on the edge of a cliff, looking out over the ocean. We had a blanket, lots of munchies and even a few cups of tea in a sneaky thermos! 

 We managed to fit so much into this basket, it weighed about a hundred kilos. We looked hilarious trying to lug it up the hill. So not graceful at all!

 

The view. How magical is it? The water was actually sparkling.

 An hour before we left, we realised that it wouldn't be a real picnic without some scones! These are Claire's home made raisin scones, and they were incredible.

 

We made this amazing salad, with roast pumpkin, grated carrot, roast walnuts, chickpeas and baby spinach. Ate so much of it, it was gone in about 2 minutes!  

 

My Grandma used to pride herself on the cumquat jam she made-she even had a little cumquat tree in a pot at the front gate of their Brighton home. Mum and I both love it, and so whenever we see any we just have to buy it- especially if it's been made by a sweet little old lady. Somehow our combined efforts mean we have accumulated about 7 jars in the last 6 months, and it's getting ridiculous. 

 

  

How adorable is my tea set? I managed to get four cups and saucers, four small plates, four large plates and four bowls all with the same rose pattern and gold trim. The best part? I got the whole set for $5 at the salvos! And the lovely lady in there said she might have a teapot that would go nicely that she would bring in for me. Amazing!

    

Claire's French book, I have no idea what it says, but it looks pretty! 

  

The beginning of my little art book. I'll explain more when I have some art to show ;)  

 

It was such a perfect afternoon, tea, snacks, sunshine and salty air. It's raining today, so all I have are these photos to remind me that I live in a summer holiday destination.