Welcome to you and thanks for dropping by.

Wow, Sydney is hot! In fact the whole of Australia has been seeing above normal temperatures lately. On Sunday we sizzled, with temperatures in excess of 40◦ centigrade in all areas of Sydney. After a quick visit to the beach in the morning we headed home and isolated ourselves inside with our air-conditioning pumped to the max.

Bronzed Aussies at Bondi Beach

A fever has hit Sydney and it’s called “Twilight Fever”, masses of movies goers have been filling the cinemas to bursting point to see New Moon.

Are you are a Twi-hard? Share your review of the movie. Click here 

My Week

The lead up to Xmas has been hectic to say the least. It seems as though you plan to catch up with friends during the year but somehow time gets away and it never happens! Instead you decide to see them, all of them, before another year slides by and then you are in top gear trying to fit in everyone in just 4 weeks. Even though the Yule Season is a crazy time of the year, it’s wonderful to catch up with your mates for a laugh and a good old chin wag.

After seeing them and having so much fun, you wonder why the hell you didn’t do it sooner!!! Does this happen to you too?

A reminder for all of us to stay in touch with treasured friends all year round.

The waist-line is rapidly expanding with the Xmas festivities already at fever pitch. Xmas always seems to turn into one big long party. How can we resist those yummy little fruit mince pies and Santa’s creamy, surprise cocktails? We’re only human...

My gorgeous grandchildren are getting into the spirit of things, singing Xmas carols over and over and rehearsing their Xmas plays over and over... I guess they have to get it right...

As I mentioned earlier, Sydney is experiencing an incredible heatwave and that means dragging out the ‘cossies’.  Why do they seem to get smaller each year, is it due to shrinkage?

It’s back to shaving the legs after a season of hiding them away under trousers and ohh... my freakish looking lily white skin, it’s scary to say the least. I think I’d better start lavishing some of that self tanning moisturiser on my skin each day. The things we do for beauty!!

Pellowah Healing

I am now a Pellowah practitioner after attending a workshop at Bondi Beach a couple of weeks ago.

It is a wonderful, pure form of energy healing and it works. Our trainer, Ensha was a fabulous mentor and the small group of trainees were delightful company.

I have already started to treat Mr J...who manages to sleep through the hour long treatment and tomorrow I get to treat my first client.

Pellowah energy offers so many benefits and you can become a Pellowah Practitioner yourself. Ensha Reiya organises workshops around Australia and she will be back in Sydney - 27th and 28th February 2010.
Click here to find out what Pellowah can do for you 

French Xmas

Looking for something different to do this year to celebrate Xmas?

Why not try French fare. The whole family could dress up for something different and Santa could even wear a red and white beret - click here

Visit Gigi

Gigi is over the jet lag and she has lunged straight back into work.

She has been on the go since her feet hit the tarmac and she has loads of news to tell you - click here

Plane Travel

Ever wondered how other people are allocated the good seats in economy class travel and you are sitting right at the back of the plane next to the toilets? I know we would all prefer to be sitting pretty in first or business class with the dreamy flat beds and enough room to complete a group yoga session, however, our budget doesn’t always allow for such indulgences so we must aim for the best seat we can in ‘cattle class’, particularly during long haul flights.

Many airlines post seating configurations on their websites for you to choose and you could ring the airline direct to ask for an exit seat, although there could be an extra charge involved.

Bulkhead seats towards the forward section of the aircraft are a bit roomier and you won’t have the problem of the passenger in front of you laying his seat back on you until it almost touches your nose, however, this is where baby’s bassinets are often secured.

 Independent seating experts such as www.seatguru.com publish colour coded comparison. The online charts rate each seat on all major airlines from good to poor. They detail the pitch and width of every seat, along with that seat’s in-flight amenities. It’s a fantastic website. Good luck with your holiday season travel. Click here to read Gigi’s ‘plain’ travel experience

Wise Words

People often spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is, the only place they ever needed to search is within.

Until next week wise women, listen to what your heart is telling you.

Keep shining