Sunday, February 27, 2011

a long road ahead

Hagley Park

February 22, 2011.
 Just another ordinary day in Christchurch. Workers on their lunch break leave the office to grab a bite. Shoppers go about their daily business. Tourists at the cathedral - the majestic 19th-century beauty that came to symbolise a city - enjoy the view from the spire.
 Just another day, no different from the one before.
 Then, at 12.51pm, it hit.


The 6.3 magnitude earthquake that brought a city to its knees and broke a nation's heart. Our darkest day. A disaster beyond comprehension that has left hundreds missing, scores dead and ruined countless lives. Hopes have faded and dreams have crumbled, much like that once-mighty cathedral. So many lives, so much loss, the sorrow is almost too much to bear. The little boy who never made it to his six-month birthday. The brother who was due to give his sister away at her wedding. The father who left home to get groceries, never to return to his wife and their children.

The girl in the rubble who texted her father in China to tell him she was trapped. The little sister whose loving brother just wants her to come home. These are the victims, these are their stories. And we will remember them.

Christchurch Press

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Saturday, February 19, 2011

building dreams


Today is my sweet Mummy's birthday...today, like everyday, I miss her terribly.

Today, I thought would be the perfect day to celebrate the opening of my little boutique paperie...but in true 'Mum' style, I'm running just a tiny bit late!  But there are virtual walls being built and shelves to stock - my, what a task for someone who is as technologically challenged as me!  Dreams, after all, take time...but soon, my friends there will be a whole lot more to share...

And Mum, remember those cups of tea we shared...the business names we came up with...the beginning of the dream?  It's nearly here...

the trees that are slow to grow bear the most fruit
Moliere  

Thursday, February 17, 2011

candy stripes


I had the most amazing sewing lesson with my dear friend's Mum a few weeks ago...absolutely brilliant. I came away inspired and ready to practise my little heart out...but the days are melding once again.  I'm a terrible student and haven't managed any 'homework'...when speaking to Christine yesterday I had to admit my failings!  But it's not for lack of wanting...I just need to allow myself time and not rush it or my patience will be tested!

I fell in love with this candy striped material...isn't it pretty?  But stripes are possibly just a little too ambitious of me...not the most ideal pattern for (perfectionist) beginners right?  The inspiration also took me to my mother's sewing box and her trusty scissors and measuring tape - the scissors came up a treat when I had them cleaned and sharpened.  I'm hoping her love will help me keep calm when my first attempts might be a little short of 'just right'!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

nesting


So pretty sitting in the mango tree in my Dad's garden...a gentle breeze passing through, dappled sun in amongst the shade of the leaves.  Quite the perfect spot to introduce her babies to the world don't you think?

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

teeny tiny...


tootsies...the ticklish type!