..that make you go .....Aahhhh (#sigh)

There are some places that you go to, or know you are on the way to, that just make you go ....Aahhhh. 
                          
For us, Michael (hubby) and I, it is the round-a-bout at the junction of Wyong Rd and The Entrance road. We both take a deep breath and go Aahhhh! This is the place where we turn to go up to our favourite swimming hole call The Entrance Baths. It isn't far from our home, about 25 minutes, but it is where we both find our place to relax and breath..... Aahhhh. Where we get time to be uninterrupted with each other and our kids. To have fun, swim, walk by our favourite landscape, the beach. At times we can have the whole Baths to ourselves. This is were we get to recoup from the week.  Were we get to explore and let time pass us by. Were we get to be adventures, if we want to, or sloths. Not worrying about what we have left behind..... you know, like when you go on holidays. We just love that all we have to do if we need a "holiday" is to drive about 25 minutes north and we arrived ready for our quick break away!
                           
As you can see I have painted a big picture of how much we love it and how important that is to us, and there is a reason for this...... I believe that everyone should have a place that is their "holiday" for them. We all need to find a place or activity where we can have some "head space". To reboot the systems, refresh the mind, to clear the airways. 

I remember, and still love, that when the kids were little my Aahhhh spot was when Michael had taken the kids out of the house (so I couldn't hear them or see them) and I could have an uninterrupted shower, with no noise, no fighting, not asking questions through the door. Just time for me!  Bliss!!!!!
Another one our times alone, and Aahhhh moment, is just Michael and I is going for about a 5km walk in the morning. I especially find this important when Michael travels and I need some me time.

Where is the thing that makes you go......Aahhhh? You can tell me or just bring it back to your memory. Is it time you revisited it? How often do you need your Aahhhh time? We are all different and have and handle different stresses in our lives differently. I hope you are all ready to take that "holiday" again this week. Would love to hear where you went! Maybe you might have some ideas where others may have no idea where to start. Have an awesome week being an explorer, sports star, a proof reader, or a sloth.

Life = Jigsaw puzzle

My hubby posted this on our business facebook page. I loved it so much I thought I might share it with the rest of the world (hehehehe). I pray that it speaks to you as it already has to many.


                                   
 
                                       
Everything I learnt about in life I learnt from a Jigsaw Puzzle!

Don't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.

When things aren't going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return.

Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.

Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.

When one spot stops working, move to another. But be sure to come back later (see above).

The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.

Variety is the spice of life. It's the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.

Establish the border first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order.

Don't be afraid to try different combinations. Some matches are surprising.

Take time to celebrate your successes (even little ones).

Anything worth doing takes time and effort. A great puzzle can't be rushed.