Author: Sara Allwright

Fine Artist

Significant life events…

How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?

The significant life events in my life have been challenging, painful, life changing, and more often than not, heart breaking.

But, my perspective on life is positive.

My significant life events have given me masses of ‘life’ experience’s.

I’ve lived, learned, loved, laughed, and cried.

I wouldn’t change any of it…

Happy Tuesday! ❤️

Epic Road Trip Through Australia: A Memorable Journey

Think back on your most memorable road trip.

My most memorable and certainly my longest road trip took place over thirty years ago. This was the first time I had ever been abroad, the first time on an airplane. What an epic journey!

It started with a long flight from Heathrow, London to Sydney, New South Wales. Australia (approx 28 hrs with two refuel stops).

Based in Sydney my adventure started with a visit to the Blue Mountains National Park.

Blue Mountains National Park.

After spending a week in Sydney, visiting the wonderful sites I decided I had to see the Great Barrier Reef. I mean…you have to don’t you? 🤷‍♀️ Not really understanding the sheer scale of Australia, I rented a car and the journey began.

Sydney to The Great Barrier Reef, Cairns. (Photo from Google)

The journey was 4,842 km…round trip.

It took me two weeks to drive there and back, staying in Motels along the way. Stopping off and passing through Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Byron Bay, staying in the Gold Coast, Southport for a couple of days.

Heading into Queensland, via Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Gladstone, Rockhampton, and Mackay. From here I spent two days visiting The Whitsundays/Hamilton Island. Absolutely stunning!

The Whitsundays-Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia.

From here I traveled to Cairns and dived among the coral reef. The world’s largest coral reef, made up of nearly 3,000 reefs.

My final adventure was to take a helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef. I wanted to see it from above as well as beneath the ocean.

The Love Heart Coral Reef. (Photo from Google)
Helicopter view of the Love Heart Coral Reef. (Photos from Google)

Unfortunately, I no longer have any photographs of my Australia adventure. Only memories, but amazing memories at that. ❤️

Now for the return journey back to Sydney, and the long flight back to the UK.

Happy Monday! 💕🎈

How to Allow Yourself to Feel and Heal

What could you do differently?

What could I do differently?

Hmmm…

I know what I NEED to do differently.…….

I need to acknowledge my feelings!

I need to give myself permission to ‘FEEL’…to feel grief, to feel anger, sadness, peace, happiness and joy.

I need to stop hiding. I need to be honest with myself. I need to accept I have wounds, and to allow and give myself time to heal. I need to build self worth, forgive myself, love myself…even if it’s just a tiny bit!

Eeeek…I thought this was going to be a one line answer! I got a little carried away 🤪.

Anyways, this is not a negative post…this is a very positive one!

I’m just acknowledging, that I need to give myself a little time to grieve the loss of my dear friend. I’m going to give myself the time to cry!

This is my first step in allowing myself to ‘FEEL’.

Apologies if I’m a little distant for a few days….or however, long!

Thank you for reading, my friends! ♥️

Happy Tuesday…Taco Tuesday for some! I’m sure that wouldn’t want to be done differently! hehe…