For Toadee...Feed The Good Wolf

My Gracie recently completed a course http://www.outwardbound.co.nz/
She faced many challenges along the way , including a half marathon and scaling a huge mountain -blindfolded with her shoe laces tied together. Yikes!!!!! Whever she felt she couldn't do any more, she would chant, 'Feed The Good Wolf Grace' over and over to herself until she was in a better state of mind. Some of my buddies are going through a few difficulties at the moment so I thought I'd share Grace's favourite story with you all.

There is a story about a Navajo grandfather who once told his grandson, "Two wolves live inside me. One is the bad wolf, full of greed and laziness, full of anger and jealousy and regret. The other is the good wolf, full of joy and compassion and willingness and a great love for the world. All the time, these wolves are fighting inside me." "But grandfather," the boy said. "Which wolf will win?" The grandfather answered, "The one I feed."

Love KB

Jay's visit

Last year, I made an online friend named Jay. We've become very close, I think of her as a daughter. She even calls me Mum. .....awwwww. She came to stay with me (for the second time) a couple of weeks ago.

I felt a little guilty because I had so much going on during the week (Hayley's visit, Grace's last week in Auckland, preparing for hols etc). I didn't spend as much time with her as I would have liked but we had fun anyway.

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Jay


Grace, Hayley and Bernie


The best day was Friday. We drove to the city to visit the Sky Tower. We arrived before the rain and took a few pics. I was lucky Jay was with me because I got lost in the carpark. If she hadn't been there, I'd probably still be driving around. HEHE!!!!

Jay and I at the top of the Sky Tower





That evening we went to dinner with 17 people (mainly family and a few close friends) to celebrate Grace's upcoming overseas adventure. We dined at our favourite Vietnamese restaurant which is located in one of Auckland's poorer neighbourhoods but the food is always fantastic.

Every time we visit, we joke about dropping into the disreputable bar next door. Unfortunately, my good friend Penny had a few too many wines and when we get together it's usuallly big trouble for all. We dragged everyone into the sleazy bar. It was one of those old fashioned places with silver disco ball, mist flowing over the dance floor, while playing selction of 70s and 80s music. You know the kind of place.
We had a dance and a few drinks. The locals eyed us suspiciouly for a while, which was a little scary as most of them looked like they'd just stepped off the set of Deliverence. Didn't take long for some of the - erm, 'ladies' to join us on the dance floor. I'm not sure if Jay will ever visit me again after that exoerience but I had a ball.




When we arrived home, I introduced Jay to my Guitar Hero Game and I think she's addicted. Maybe she'll come back after all.

Jay playing guitar



Love KB
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Last post of the day, I promise

Just in case you didn't realise, I'm missing my girls today. Here are some pics of Meg and Taos recent Wedding in Melbourne.

Meg is my hubby's step-daughter, Grace and Hayley are my step-daughters,Xavie is Meg and Taos daughter
Confused? Me too. Enjoy xxx

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Hayley


Grace

Xavie

Grace and Xavie

Meg and Xavie

Meg

Meg and Tao



all my girls...I love this one!!!!!!

and this one!!!!!



Love KB

Jet lag is a bitch...still can't sleep

Have been missing my girls. Here are some pics of my step-daughters Grace and Hayley, hubby's step daughter, Meagan and her daughter Xavie and me of course. Confused yet?

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Meg and Xavie
Grace, Hayley and Me

Me and Grace

Me and Hayley


Love KB

At last, my true career path....I found it Missy..hehe!!!

http://www.bikinilawn.com/index.htm

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I made it back from London without being blown up...excellent!!!!!

I was however evacuated at the airport....these things always happen to me. I must admit seeing the policmen running around with their guns out and all the yelling did remind me of a naughty dream I once had....hehe. I'm knackered, Will update later. Hope you are all well.

Love KB

Just a quickie

I'm having a fantastic time guys. I'm in London at the moment which is a bit scary considering the bomb scares but apart form that, it's been all good. Off to Hong Kong again this afternoon, see you in a few days.

Love KB