Getting Settled and Into a Routine

December 1, 2014
I know it has been a while since I wrote, but we didn't have adequate internet, now we do :) so I promise to do better.
Some updates, I have been going to physio therapy for a few weeks now and starting to build my core muscles to see if it helps with my back pain.  I have been going to the gym 3 days a week as well as trying to walk on the beach a few days, I find it is much easier on my joints.
Today I am off to see the Rheumatologists and get some answers about my joints.
Things have happened here rather fast and it is so nice to feel like a priority and not a pain in the but, at least that is how I felt in Canada, the wait times are atrocious, no wonder people commit suicide waiting for someone to jsust listen to them.
I have applied for my disability here and hope that I get word on it soon. The benefits out weigh the payments I would receive. The help with medications and other bills would be so nice to have.
December is getting busy, so I must try to keep up at the gym, I am determined to get more weight off, so far I am down 3 Kilos since we arrived, we try not to eat out and I am now baking with sugar alternatives, was going to try dextrose but discovered it is made from corn, which I am allergic to, so I am going to give stevia a try.
I will keep track on my recipes and try to post here or on pinterest, once I figure out how.
Today's Quote: 

New Beginnings

November 3, 2014
Well we finally have internet. It's been a busy few weeks and we have now settled in our new home in Australia. 
I have been to see my breast cancer specialists and had a good report, still need to check in to a few more things. I have seen my new family Doctor 3xs already lol a record compared to Canada. I had some blood work done and everything is going well except my cholesterol is a little high and I will work on lowering that.
I started back to a gym today and was impressed with myself, I did 25 minutes on the elliptical machine and I did some weights, I will try to get back there again on Wednesday with the goal to do better. It's been 4 months since I was at a gym  so I will take it slow. We have been walking on the beach nearly every day and it has been so enjoyable.
Hoping to keep that up on our off days and do some of the coastal walks.
I will post a couple of the pics.

Today's Quote:

On To The Next Journey

October 10, 2014
Well we have been very busy the past few days, doing the big pack up and storing of things. We leave out summer Canadian home tomorrow to spend the weekend with my daughter and then leave on Tuesday the 14th for Port Macquarie Australia. We have a home waiting for us and a car, all of which we bought site un scene, at least by us, we had some great friends there to look them over and we paid the bill.
I have even gotten a new Family Doctor there as well as appointments with my Oncologist and Surgeon, bought a membership at the gym and have set myself up on line so I can start as soon as I feel well enough and over the jet lag. 
Our delivery of furniture is coming on the 17th, will be glad to have that over as it seems I spend most nights while I am asleep moving furniture around.
I will get back to regular blogging once I am settled.
I will miss my family here in Canada and all our great friends, but look forward to being settled and having regular check ups.
Today's Quote:

Fall has arrived

October 1, 2014
You can definitely feel the chill in the air, it makes for a great nights sleep, something I have struggled with all summer. We had our last weekend with the grand daughter's, we took them to a BBQ in Oshawa where we spent some time with my 3 older nephews, their father passed away suddenly of a drowning accident when he was 25, the boys were 4,2,and 7 months of age, they are now 45, 43, 41 how time has flown by, 2 of them are now grandparents, it was great to spend time with them and some of their children and grand children. I am hoping to stay closer in touch with everyone over the next year so we can all get together when we are back in the summer.
Our time at our summer trailer is also drawing to a close, we only have 9 days to stay on here then it is time to lock up and close for the year.
We are hoping for an easy transition to Australia, trying to book the delivery now so we can get settled as soon as possible.
I have booked my oncology and surgeon for the following week we arrive, I am looking forward to seeing them and having a good check up.
Today's Quote: 

It's Getting Cooler

September 23, 2014
The days are getting shorter and cooler, it is nearly time to close up and head to Australia, we will have this weekend with the grand daughters and dinner with my nephews in Oshawa and their families.
Hubby is in the process of buying a boat for next summer, it seems to be all about what he wants these days. I wish he was reasonable sometimes and not being so spoiled, some day's I could scream at his Mom for spoiling him so much. It's a shame she didn't live long enough to see the real man he has become, he is very kind and follows direction well, can't say no and at times appears to be lazy, or deaf. lol I actually think its time to have his ears syringed out again lol.
The next few weeks are going to be very busy getting ready for the next chapter in our lives, just need to buy a vehicle, then we will be all set. We have had lots of help from friends in Australia helping make this all happen, I can't wait to see our new place and get it all set up, I know its allot of work and will be tiring, but I am looking forward to joining a gym again and getting back to the fitness side of my journey. It's been hard this summer with being so busy with moves and so much joint pain.
I have a Doctor in Australia all ready and will see my specialists the week following our move.
Today's Quote about change:
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes.
Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
― Lao Tzu
“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.”
― Maya Angelou
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.”
― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free 

Vegas baby

September 13, 2014
Well we just had a great 4 days in Vegas with some friends, it was great to catch up with Mal & Ginny, we all went to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Damn, wow can't believe they built that in the 30s.
The sights and sounds were spectacular, it is surely the city that never sleeps, were lucky in that our hotel didn't have a Casino attached so it was very and peaceful for sleeping. The heat was a bit exhausting with all the walking and in and out of air conditioned places.
It seemed we could never get enough sleep to make up for the time changes and long flights.
Not sure \i would go back, I had a melt down at the Grand Canyon, my husband wanted me to go around the edge of this cliff and I couldn't see the other side so I turned back and he was determined I was going to try, I was shaking with fear and I couldn't stop the flow of tears and said please don't make me do it. I said I will go back the way I came, he decided to come with me. I couldn't even stand to watch others get to close to the edge.
So back to reality and exercising, 4 weeks till we fly out to Australia, getting excited.

 

Hoover Damn

Summer is Drawing to a Close

September 2, 2014
Summer is drawing to a close and spring has begun in Australia. We are getting excited to be heading on our other journey, spending part of the year down under. We have sold our home in Sydney and bought a place up the coast. Its been allot of work, but in the end it will be worth it.
We had the grand daughter's for a few long weekends this summer and we had some pretty great times together, from crafts to history lessons and touring the local area. We even had a weekend with Aunt Stacey and Uncle Graham in Ottawa, we enjoyed some mini put and home made pizzas and a board game. Kids today play less and less board games so I try to keep a few around for the girls when they are here.
it will be a while before I see them all again for summer holidays and look forward to next summer. I hate good byes so we will just say see you next summer.
Today's Quote:

By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer's best of weather And autumn's best of cheer.