Hello Hope, how are you? I heard you’ve been having a big heatwave in Australia. I’m not very good in hot weather. Tend to whinge a lot in hot weather, but being British, I’m good at whinging! We are having anything but a heat wave here at the moment.

It’s good that you enjoyed your trip. I think it’s great to get to see some of the world. It teaches you a lot and opens your eyes to things. Makes you appreciate what you have. If you could go anywhere, where would you like to go?

Yes I definitely love the principle of living in the now and enjoying the now. I was listening to Ester and Jerry Hicks the vortex and they say focus on what you would like to achieve not on the negative which has been. I do find it hard to control my thoughts and I do think about the negative things that have happened. I worry I might lead myself into a faulst sense of hope and have expectations that when not met I am going to feel disappointed. The dalai lama in his book of happiness says not to have expectations, because if they are not fulfilled we are saddened. The principle of feeling I am enough is a lovely way of helping me feel happier Xx I guess letting synchronicity flow and accepting the flow of life eases tension for me believing what happens is for the greater good and it is lifes lessons. Because I know now that whatever has happened to me that was not to my pleasing has improved my life for the better Xx HUGS XXX

Sorry if this all sounds a bit deep and heavy xXx You sound wonderful hope and in my oppinion I believe your strength tenacity and love pulled you through Xx your extremely intelligent and wise and that shines through on your posts Xx you have got it sorted sis XXX you have Xx YOU are a star and I love you very much Xx hug hug hug Xx

haha, Brencoot, you just made me laugh   During my trip, I actually met a few people from England, and they are a lot of fun.  British accent fasinates me.  It is like music in my ear, and I love hearing it!

I am not sure about the heat wave here, but there certainly have been quite warm days here.  Therefore bush fire!!!  However, I don’t mind the summer days as the days are usually longer and also going to the beach is one of my favourite activities to do during hot summer days.  The trouble is to fall asleep at night though as the heat just doesn’t go away from the house, so the room, couch, bed and everything else becomes sticky and hot:0

Well, I am not a winter person, and that’s one of my triggers to get sick as told.  Weird but true in a sense.  I guess, the sun, the hot air and the light make me feel alive and healthy to a certain degree.  Don’t think I can survive in the North pole for that matter!!!

So Brencoot, what exercise do you do in Winter over there?  Do you still run?  I have started swimming again, and I love being in the water as it makes me feel calm and happy.

As for your question, I love living in Oz.  Travelling opens my mind,it also makes me appreciate more for what I have back at home, you know, the weather, the food, the people, the smell, the grass, the beach, the sun, my home and everything.  What about you, Brencoot?  Any dream destinations?

Lovely talking to you,Brenccot and hope to chat again.

Good day!

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Hello Hope, how are you? I know quite a few people who are really badly affected by the weather, or should I say bad weather. I kind of understand it cos it does kind of make you feel good if you have the sun on your back, and it just warms you from inside. I’m not so badly affected by it myself, but of course I prefer nice sunny weather to cloudy damp wet weather.

I try to mix up my exercise, but mainly do running, cycling and a few light weights. I love swimming, but I haven’t been swimming for ages. There’s a pool not to far from my house, but I find it all a bit of a faff, going to the pool, changing etc….

There are loads and loads of places I’d love to go to, but if I had to name one, I’d probably say Antarctica. You?

Well, keep enjoying the summer over there. It’s very cold here today, about 3 or 4 degrees. You’d love it!! Actually, it’s been clear today, so it’s been a nice day.

Hey Chloe,
You are so full of energy and wisdom.  Love getting your posting
Well, I have been having friends over to my place this week, and I really enjoy it.  A few drinks, then I make some food for all of us, catching up, and it is FUN again!!!  I am amazed how I can feel happy again, you know.  I also started looking into work opportunies, you know, something that will lift me but now drag me down again, and I feel hopeful after all these month that there will be somthing out there.  It is such a beautiful feeling to be away from the black dog.  I am at a good place right now, and I love my life again. My family is well and nearby.  My boyfriend and I love each other very much.  I have the energy to entertain people again.  I love going to the beach and just walk and swim there.  Is it this time of the year, you know, X’mas and NY that makes me hopeful, joyful and smile again?  I am just so glad that the real me is back.  The medication helps, you lot my beautiful friends help enormously, myself help, my family and friends also encourage me to recover and stay well.  Life is good!
Love you lots and best wishes to you and your lovely family.
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Hi Brencoot,

Good to hear from you again.  I went for a walk on the beach today, and I feel very lucky to have the ocean and sand nearby.  One thing that I don’t like about Europe is its weather.  When we were there not long ago, the weather was quite bad.  Cold, raining, not much sun.  However, I love the history and old buildings that Europe has - it is just so amazing to walk around and soak in the culture.

Well, if I could pick anywhere to go, then I’d choose MALDIVES where I can stay in the bunglow and be next to the ocean everyday.  Yes, I am a water person, and water makes me alive and happy.

This week has gone quick, and I am hopeful towards life still.  It is such a good place to be when I am in my own comfortble skin, you know, far far far away from the black dog territory!!!  I want to stay here for as long as I can - is forever possible?!

How has your week been, Brencoot?  I never really asked about your story re depression.  You always sound so calm and together.  What do you do for work if you don’t mind me asking?  Hope your week is going well.  Exercise is so good for the body, mind and spirit.  I am glad that you exercise on a regular basis.  I am trying to do the same here.  Thanks for the tips and motivation, Brencoot!

Enjoy and talk again.

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Ummm I wish I could be on that beach. I love the water Xx I used to live by the sea. I just love listening to the sound of the waves. Do they kite surf in Oz they do lots of that over here. I love sailing, yet I would never be able to balance on a board. Do you surf ? I have a couple of friends who are genuine surf babes. I have done some scuba diving that was wonderful. Not in this country, it is like pea soup on the south coast of England and no visibilty and where they is good visibility it is freezing cold waters ha ha. You are amazing Hope XXX you are trully amazing and I have come to love you very much xxx Kayfer is feeling great also Xxx YOU SHINE XXXXHUG XXXXXBeautiful beautiful YOU XXXX