
Lost Notes
I recently read about an exhibition that someone was putting on that showed a collection of notes. The exhibitor had found many notes over the years, lost in random places and picked them up. Apparently when word got out that she collected these notes, people started sending ones they found to her. She now has cases full of notes and decided to showcase some. It … Continue reading Lost Notes

Let’s take a journey together
I like the idea of us going on a journey together. I also like the ambiguity of the word “journey” here. When people talk about their journey, it may refer to a physical trip, a weekend away or a long anticipated holiday planned in meticulous detail (travel is high on my priority list right now, see other posts for details). It may also refer to … Continue reading Let’s take a journey together

Coffee Lid Tornado & Reducing Plastics
I recently saw an sculpture of a massive tornado made out of the lids from take away coffe cups. It was in a foyer of a very flash building right next to the very nice coffee shop I used to visit a couple of times a day (and still would visit but I have moved offices). It really resonated with me. It occured to me … Continue reading Coffee Lid Tornado & Reducing Plastics

Canberra June 2019
An invitation from amazing friends arrived by text… “Would you be interested in coming away for a weekend with us to stay in our special place”. YES!!! Any time spent with these friends is cherished. They are wonderful. I am extraordinarily lucky to have them in my life. On top of getting to hang out with them, this would involve eating delicious food, drinking gorgeous … Continue reading Canberra June 2019

I’m Helen. Nice to meet you!
Why would a girl who usually barely engages online, and in fact actively avoided it in the past, start a blog? Last year I had a little forced slow down which has given me some time to think about what is really important in life and what I want in mine. I have been doing a bit of research into what makes people happy. What … Continue reading I’m Helen. Nice to meet you!