BiRtHdAyS.........

So... its the last weekend in winter and what a beautiful weekend we are having!!! (for the GC'ers anyway)

Last weekend I turned 29!!!! Freak out! Where have the days gone??? A couple of weeks ago, one of my best mates turned 30 (the first 30th of our group). A couple of weeks before that I found out 2 of my best mates are soon to have their first bubs! I had a mild panic attack just before my birthday thinking.. holy crap... have I wasted the last 10 years, they went so freeking quickly! And how the heck am I supposed to fit - buying a house, getting married, getting a dog, pumping a few rug rats out and building a career into the next 10???? Oh crap oh crap oh crap!!!!

Then I realised... I've had an absolute ball these last 10 years! I have some of the best friends a girl could ever ask for, whom I learn from each and every day! We shaped our lives together and are now moulding those lives into our own families. I have met the man of my dreams who I am so excited to build this new life with! I have an amzing family that I love and cherish dearly!

So whoo up with the freak outs Lowiecat!!! There is nothing but super sensational awesomeness to come! So with that thought in mind, Rich and headed to Byron for my birthday and had an amazing weekend of doing nothing and just completely enjoying being together! We swam into the super cold but super beautiful Lake Ainsworth... the tea trees that line it make the water a rusty red colour... amazing!

We did the lighthouse walk, climbed trees, basked in the sun like lizards, ate, drank and ate some more! Found the best YUM CHA in the world! (ok, so I've not been to China and I'm sure they do it pretty good over there but I reckon this would give it a run for its money!) And just chilled the heck out...

Sometimes... that's what we need! A big reality check... then some downtime to process! I've realised now that getting older isn't scary... It's really exciting! And now I can not wait to see what each and every day brings! Coz if you look for it, you can find something new, great or amazing everyday!!!

Spring is almost here!!!!

Hello hello!!!! I'm so sorry for being MIA for almost a month!!!! Gosh, how time flies! Have been super snowed under at work, not an excuse I know but it's all I've got!

We had our RAW FOOD DAY at work not long ago which went an absolute treat! All the patients really enjoyed it and some have converted to RAW where others have imply cut out refined sugars or 'whites' or dairy. We had 3 ladys cut out soft drink and chocolate alone and each lost between 3 - 6kg in 3 weeks!!! How awesome is that! Just proof that its the little changes that count and they can then be baby steps to bigger changes!

I'm including here the breakfast recipe from the day which is one of the yummiest and FILLING breakys I've ever had... It's sensational.... give it whirl! xxx

Raw Muesli:

Did you know?:
Raw almonds are highly regarded in the treatment of high cholesterol.
Walnuts are pure brain food, assisting the production of over 36 neuro transmitters essential for healthy brain function.
Pumpkin & pumpkin seeds boost sexual drive! (Yipee)
Apricots are loaded with beta-carotene

½ cup raw almonds soaked 8 hours or overnight
½ cup raw walnuts soaked 8 hours or overnight
½ sunflower seeds soaked 8 hours or over night
½ pepetta seeds soaked 8 hours or overnight
5 medjool dates remove seed
5 organic dried apricots
½ teaspoon organic cinnamon

Completely drain and rinse nuts/seeds to remove nitrates and activate enzymes
Combine all raw foods into a processor and mix for 15 seconds. Stir.
Process again for another 15 seconds
YOU WANT IT CHUNKY _ DON’T OVER PROCESS

This makes enough for about 4 serves and like I said it is very filling! We added fresh strawberries on top and splashed a little rice milk just to make it wet.

Enjoy and HAPPY ALMOST SPRING!!!