because i’ve got nothing that needs to be said right now, and i’m still seriously thinking about getting a tattoo for realz to replace this one, today i’ve decided to use this space to share with YOU some magnificent moustaches.

i am, i admit, slightly obsessed with these right now and would love more links, if you have any favourites!

p.s. if you think this is cool, but don’t really have anything to add, i’d love for you to just leave me a moustachio’d grin in the comments. it goes a little something like this :{D or this :}D

inspired by this hot mama’s wednesday invitations from long ago…

1. sas’ new super beautiful blog to match her super beautiful self
2. rachel’s gorgeous artwork now available for purchase in her etsy shop
3. my friend pip. who is braver than she knows
4. the book: released into the world, finding its way into homes across the globe
5. thoughts on worthiness and a giveaway by my beautiful gypsy friend alex. go check it out!

bonus track

1. jennifer lee’s newsletter arriving in my inbox today with a perfectly timed reminder to me:

While saying no is important, it still can feel awkward or yucky to walk away from an opportunity or to turn someone down. Many of us have been so conditioned to avoid conflict, to do things for others at own expense, or to be agreeable, polite, and to even grin-and-bear-it, that sometimes saying no doesn’t feel like an option. Or if you’re coming from scarcity, you may fear that if you don’t say yes, you’ll lose your chance. But if you don’t say no, you’ll be overwhelmed, exhausted, and perhaps eventually resentful. Not good things for maintaining healthy relationships, being fully present, or manifesting your dreams!

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i sold out of the first print run (20 copies) in three days.

THREE. DAYS.

i am humbled. flabbergasted. spinning.

and just a little worried. whatiftheydon’tlikeitwhenitturnsup?

and… for anyone who would still like to buy a copy – or 2 or 3…. – i have listed another 20 in my etsy store.

from my cracked-wide-open heart to all of yours, thanks just doesn’t seem big enough.

arohanui
x

my first collection of poetry is finished and available for purchase.

am i surprised? more than you could ever know…

now, i’m off to celebrate with a nice cold glass of new zealand pinot gris

thinking today about simple pleasures:

1. stopping for a nice cup of tea (or hot chocolate) during a frosty sunday walk
2. a loaf of freshly baked bread
3. a slice of cake
4. a quiet place to reflect

may your cup also be full .1.

may your cup also be full .2.

or buy the set

okay, so the shoes don’t really count, but

1. they are red (my fave shoe colour)
2. my alter-ego would have a bicycle & a chic cycling outfit to match

1. bicycle bowl 2. 2 bicycle pint glasses 3. made to order 12oz cup 4. bicycle personalized stationery 5. you’re the kind of bike that fits in with my world 6. gimme a ride pocket mirror 7. mini bike bag 8. custom red retro platform pumps 9. vital bicycle – women’s eco-heather hoodie 10. bicycle part gear clock 11. red bike fork lamp 12. jonathan, don’t bring that wet bicycle in here

vintage.camera.etsy.love

1. shopjude 2. saltsmansoap 3. xcessrize 4. revelry 5. MotherMidnight 6. Artsy 7. fstopinertia 8. Unravelling 9. Ploosh 10. julieh7 11. GetReadySetGO 12. collectorsville 13. evesimone 14. girlhula 15. vintagekitty 16. yellowgoat

self promotion
never been one for it, since as long as i can remember… i find it really difficult to sell myself to anyone for anything.

recently i’ve been quietly setting up an etsy shop… still playing around with ideas, trying to find things that work financially for me that also might speak to others who visit.

i believe everyone’s life is a journey.
my life is a journey. mine has been documented with photos; more than some and less than others. some of what i have seen or experienced on my journey will be available in my store.

and, if anyone wants them (and they’re not in my store), flickr photos will be available for purchase too.

here endeth the self promotion for a while (nic made me do it)
* please do visit my little shop: thejourney.etsy.com.

i would treasure your feedback and critique