Over the last few days a rare Easter treat has occured (and I don't just mean chocolate.. although there's been lots of that too!) I have actually stopped and had some chillax time.
It's so unlike me to have NOTHING planned for days on end. I have spent the long weekend lounging around drinking coffee, watching films, taking photos and reading magazines. About the most strenuous activities have been catching up with friends, checking the internet and making collages on Polyvore (my new love). Bliss!
I've been so busy since moving to Auckland which has been AMAZING. I love nothing more than creating things that have a definite purpose / place in the world, and it's always a buzz to get an idea finished and out there.
I'm such a typical aries: determined, willfull, and love to be in the thick of things. But one thing I've noticed over the last couple of years is how important it is to take time out too. This is not always possible when I'm working to a deadline so it's extra special at holiday times!
Taking time out can be as simple as going for a walk, taking snaps, window shopping or trying a new shade of lippy. It's not so much what I do but how I do it: For me, taking time out means a shift in my perspective so that I can re-focus on the teeny tiny details and be fully present. THIS is what keeps me grounded and creative. It's also what gives me the balance to enjoy the rest of my busy world with a big fat smile :)
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