Writing is a great cathartic exercise for me, and having finished my last essay for Uni for the semester, (I've done approximately 50-60 of these now, have about 10 more and never feel over-confident of them) I need to write for me, and help myself unwind and reflect on recent events...
During that frantic time of writing the last 2 essays, I went to 2 funerals, lost 3 other peers (of my own age group) to heart problems/alcoholism and moved my daughter out of home, (which required frequent trips up and down the Melbourne Rd). I also caught up with dear interstate friends on 3 separate occasions, including visits to Heide and NGV galleries, went to NZ for a quick trip, and all the while, managed to fritter away some of my precious hours just chattering, playing scrabble, and engaging in general procrastination. I also submitted two essays; and Lord knows how well I did, I was totally distracted the entire time.
I've also enjoyed forays into Melbourne, where I've caught up with 2 school friends I hadn't seen in decades in Victoria street's Tho Tho, swooned over luscious croissant and cheesecake in funky Green on Sydney Rd, feasted on garlicky Turkish food and honey-soaked baklava from Alaysia, (also Sydney Rd) guiltily indulged in Stick and Grace's amazing forest mushroom Bread and Butter pud, and cooked like I haven't cooked in years- stews, soups, lasagnas, moussaka and a delicious apple dessert torte. (Many of these meals were portioned up and frozen to take up to the kids in Melbourne). In Wellington, my partner and I ate a delicious Turkish meal that left us groaning with the pangs of surfeit, and enjoyed a home killed mutton and pork feast after the funeral. We tried to walk as much of these meals off as we could, but then were feasted and pampered in our business class seats coming home, (we earned by being willing to be bumped off our flight the day before), and waddled off the plane slightly worse for wear, albeit very satisfied customers!
Needless to say, especially in the light of the recent premature demise of people I will always think of with very fond memories, I need to embark on a heart health fitness regime, lose a bit of weight, and just say NO to too much indulgence. Notice I said too much and not all indulgence?
I do make sure I eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day, but this studying life-style, a rolled ankle, and my love of food have really gotten on-top of me lately, and I know I can do a lot better. I need to feel a lot more healthy than I do. To look after myself, to be a little bit disciplined, but to enjoy my life also, I feel is the best tribute I can express for my friends, who did not get to know how it will feel to head into the middle years, feeling vital and healthy.
I sure hope I get to.
I do make sure I eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day, but this studying life-style, a rolled ankle, and my love of food have really gotten on-top of me lately, and I know I can do a lot better. I need to feel a lot more healthy than I do. To look after myself, to be a little bit disciplined, but to enjoy my life also, I feel is the best tribute I can express for my friends, who did not get to know how it will feel to head into the middle years, feeling vital and healthy.
I sure hope I get to.
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