tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post92756027601586899..comments2024-01-16T15:48:42.873+11:00Comments on Desire Empire: Sun Flowers and Contemplating the FutureDesire Empirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-40712764902726907402013-03-10T17:42:27.187+11:002013-03-10T17:42:27.187+11:00You girls are all tops. Thanks.
CarolynYou girls are all tops. Thanks.<br />CarolynDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-61606083486726912492013-02-19T01:19:30.418+11:002013-02-19T01:19:30.418+11:00Adorei as flores. Linda família. Parabéns.Adorei as flores. Linda família. Parabéns.Virginia Maria de Jesus Fassarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03124588053082173063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-18052260377061433202013-02-17T09:58:24.545+11:002013-02-17T09:58:24.545+11:00I am all for doing whatever makes you happy too. I...I am all for doing whatever makes you happy too. I enjoy your blog because it shares a variety of things! Good luck with your big decisions, totally understand where you are at too. Hope you are having a great weekend! Rach xxHip Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11472720778261594077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-62412976359805852952013-02-15T17:19:34.363+11:002013-02-15T17:19:34.363+11:00Do whatever makes you happy the most,
I used to te...Do whatever makes you happy the most,<br />I used to teach in college before my son was born<br />and then quit to take care of him,<br />now that he's 12 and fairly independent<br />I opened 2 boutiques because I love fashion.<br /><br />Enjoy the luxury boredom<br />while you still can<br />and plan your goals.<br />Head towards where your heart leads you.<br />Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545976355145526983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-38395388146177444352013-02-15T12:47:00.403+11:002013-02-15T12:47:00.403+11:00Those sun flowers are stunning! My partner and I w...Those sun flowers are stunning! My partner and I were discussing finding or making a little side table like that one too! Perfect!Kirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-88125089165950448092013-02-15T10:49:33.196+11:002013-02-15T10:49:33.196+11:00Careers is a great idea... and we need one for our...Careers is a great idea... and we need one for our son ASAP. Actually going to see his one on Monday at school. Teaching is just SO practical for mothers. I've just done reading groups at school and know for sure I could NEVER do that. But you've done it before and could do some part time and keep your sense of humour I bet.<br /><br />A pal of mine was reading about editing courses recently and that looks really interesting for a literate type like yourself.Seana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225191303428309442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-50904539816397729842013-02-15T09:46:55.152+11:002013-02-15T09:46:55.152+11:00I think some part-time work is a good thing as it ...I think some part-time work is a good thing as it gets you out of the house, gives you some independence and some extra cash. And those are not bad things! However, having made the foray into being a working mum, I'm now back home because I was fired on Wednesday. Big story there. I think the part I liked the best was when she said, 'Like any girlfriend/boyfriend relationship, 'it's not you, it's me'.' Yep, that was special xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-66465471777208420252013-02-15T08:37:02.105+11:002013-02-15T08:37:02.105+11:00Careers counsellor? You'll tell kids the right...Careers counsellor? You'll tell kids the right advice ( a pilot? How about a McDonald's management training scheme instead !?) nicola https://www.blogger.com/profile/08242897611471040871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-64663330415534363512013-02-15T08:17:17.269+11:002013-02-15T08:17:17.269+11:00Sounds like you're in the doldrums Carolyn, it...Sounds like you're in the doldrums Carolyn, it happens after the New Year. We're so busy catering to Christmas, New Years, then Valentines, then whatever other mini holiday comes along.<br /> We think we have to be achieving something all the time, no matter what it is. This time of year with your little one being in school more and not needing Mom as much leaves you feeling kinda unnecessary and at sea. The answer will come to you when you least expect it.<br /> Go ahead and work on getting ready to teach again. There are alot of demands on teachers here also if they've been out of the system for a few years. It sounds like a lot to do to you but once you get started you'll feel much better, like you're actually accomplishing something worth while. You accomplish worth while tasks every day being a Mom and wife but we don't give ourselves credit for how hard we work while we're doing it. <br />Sure wish we were neighbors, I'd be over stealing some of those gorgeous sun flowers if you didn't offer any. Can hardly grow anything in our yards, even grass, due to so much alcholi in our soil. Plus I'm no gardener. Too impatient to spend the time. I do love picking weeds, I could stand out for hours picking weeds as then I can see what I've accomplished. Maybe cause that's about all we have plenty of, weeds. lol<br />You'll go thru many stages in your life and they'll frustrate you, make you feel free, let you mature emotionally. I'm seeing it in our youngest daughter now, she'll be 43 in April. I try to remember how I felt at that age with 4 pretty much grown up kids. <br />From what I've read on your blog you are one heck of a cook. You seem to totally enjoy it and tackle harder dishes. <br />Maybe sit down, list what you enjoy, what you do that you don't enjoy as much, what you have to do to be a Mother and wife. Keep jotting things down as you think of them. You'll be amazed at what you see when you're "done" with your list. Make separate columns for each category so you can look back at the order of your life. <br />I'm writing this from the perspective of a 72 yr. old woman who has been a Mother of 4 children, married twice, 2nd. time for over 44 yrs. now. I do what I suggested you to do now and then to help myself see what direction I'm going in. Happy Valentines daysrpprcrftrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861352034915359506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-91657905519464345152013-02-15T08:04:24.109+11:002013-02-15T08:04:24.109+11:00Good luck with whatever you decide to do! I never ...Good luck with whatever you decide to do! I never did go to college out of school, but now I'm studying for my BBS and MBA in management - it's hard work at my age, and the payoff will be non-existent (I won't make more money with an MBA than I currently make), but I always feel like I have to be improving myself!Susan @ Real Girl Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668012534706415927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-84910940739621192772013-02-15T07:23:16.203+11:002013-02-15T07:23:16.203+11:00p.s. I like seeing your pretty styling and I'm...p.s. I like seeing your pretty styling and I'm a major sucker for crafty pursuits and anything vintage ;) I also like hearing about what you're up to in day to day life :)<br />C xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555914259550645178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-18902706241897720982013-02-15T07:21:19.877+11:002013-02-15T07:21:19.877+11:00Hey Carolyn :) Totally get where you're coming...Hey Carolyn :) Totally get where you're coming from, I've been a very content stay at home mum for the past 11 years, but over the New Year's period I started thinking about what the actually hell I'm going to do with my life once the kids grow up...I have a plan now though ;) Anyway, I think you're on the right track with getting a bit of teaching work for the extra income to put towards following some of your bigger dreams. <br />Have a good day hon, and hope you don't get bored again :)<br />Cas xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555914259550645178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-71761478309159622712013-02-14T17:58:40.707+11:002013-02-14T17:58:40.707+11:00You could be the next Shaynna Blaze (Selling House...You could be the next Shaynna Blaze (Selling Houses Australia) and take on styling these houses before they go for sale. I'm sure there's a market for it.<br /><br />Carolyn, I'm in the same boat as you, but for different reasons. Because I'm on Centrelink benefits, I now have to get a job or study for 15 hours per week because my youngest turned 6. What does a 49 year old woman want to study? I went to TAFE the other day to enquire about courses and study options with the Student counseller and its like a whole new world to me. I'd rather be a SAHM and look after the children (for a little longer) but it so hard knowing what you'd like to do. I've got so many ideas running around in my head but nothing definite. I'll be watching your decision closely. (Whatever you do you'll do brilliantly!)<br /><br />Anne xxDomesblissityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270409725826410919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-34054883618842352382013-02-14T16:47:37.754+11:002013-02-14T16:47:37.754+11:00what i like about your blog is that it is real you...what i like about your blog is that it is real you dont crap on about things just tell it like it is.i think a good job for you would be styling houses or units that are about to be sold.Some of the houses we have seen that are for sale are unbelivable.they need someone who has style who can advise them how to make their house look better to sell-whoa big comment not my usual style-love dee xdee -@ The Old Fat Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467499717573385255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-56354673902982469882013-02-14T15:14:25.301+11:002013-02-14T15:14:25.301+11:00There is the fantasy job and then there is the one...There is the fantasy job and then there is the one that will bring in actual money! How about spending some time getting reacquainted with teaching, you can do some casual on kindy days and see what you want to do next year when your little one goes to school! Sounds like your cruise was fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683022126069845991noreply@blogger.com