origin of the word 'organisation'

By the way-
The word itself is derived from the Greek word organon, itself derived from the better-known word ergon - as we know `organ` - and it means a compartment for a particular job.
Makes sense now.

real itititites

I think it's important to write 'wish lists'. They can be whatever you like! I made a wish list for a wonderful lover and David pretty much ticks all the boxes (and lemme tell ya- that was a long list). I also made one for our new place.... boxes are all ticked (and 'boxes' will be unpacked sooooon) Ugh is my sense of humour getting worse, as a sleep deprived mother? When making a wish list, i recommend trying to be as realistic as possible, and wishing for the bare minimum that you need. This way- it'll probably come true! Sometimes i frame the list with colourful pictures of what i imagine the wishes look like in my mind. Obviously you've gotta settle on a few things you dont like....i wont give you an example coz they're all boring. haha! So when your wish list comes true- you can be a big hippy and say
'Yeah, i manifest my own reality man'. That is all.

creating structure

structure. must be strong and non- collapsible. i am structure. but i feel like im made of gingerbread.... very strong in the beggining but when put infront of a party of people my structure seems to crumble away.... I've been having a wonderful time connecting with parties of people of late! Which means Kaspar's sleep structure has been tampered with slightly.
I got to talk to someone without kaspar strapped on me! I felt so physically free, therefore more free as an individual! and they were paying me attention! I forget how that feels sometimes- Its nice. I havent been too concerned about putting myself last as a mother. It feel selfless and if you ask me- its a relief.

Well, the days are getting closer and closer to when we can move into our new place! My memories of it are great- perhaps i should lower that greatness- just in case i had 'i need a house now and anything will do' eyes on. yes good idea. I cant wait to have a nappy station set up- and our own bed back! and our stuff everywhere! I'll get to put all of my artworks in frames! oh deary me. Sorry if you have to be me to share this excitement.... its truly magnificent.
signing ohff

creating with purpose

Today Kaspar and I went along to Carriageworks to 'sit in' and watch a wonderful group of performers create their show. My role is also to give some feedback and to help them with direction. Matt Prest, Paul Blenheim, James Brown and Janie Gibson are four very in tune individuals who create magic when they play. Magic meaning pure magic! It is such an absolute HONOUR! for me to be involved in this production. In anything creative for that matter! Geez- my life feels nicely balanced for a change.
I will also be playing the character, Narelle, in a series called 'Top of the Lake'.  its funny, the moment i free my mind up to all different kinds of possibilities without fear.... a whole bunch of great stuff happens!

Organ isation

This week is full with organisation! Organising utilities for our new home! Trucks and helpers to help us carry all of the stuff we've felt like we've needed over the years. It's funny when you go through a big move and sort through things that you've packed, think to yourself...whoa i really didnt need all of this stuff! Why did i need it in the first place? It urges me to think more about consuming and the environment and how much shit we make and dump on this lovely tree lined, moist and mossy land where we live. Yeah yeah- this isnt the first time i thought of this..... humans forget about realisations so quickly. how fickle and forgetful and selfish the human race is!! This is why im happy to document my thoughts so i can look back and remind myself of all the great things my brain made connections with in the past.
Next on the list.... finish writing in christmas cards, feed Kaspar (my 5 month old son) and hang out the washing.
I wonder why 'organisation' has the word 'organ' in it? Any takers?

the memory of when it all began....

Hello there, erica here. Feeling the need to reflect on this past year and document some important milestones in my life. The past year has been rich with transition, saying hello to a new life and also introducing a new way of thinking. The feeling i had floating around, before i became pregnant,  felt quite stagnant and confused. I was not sure how i felt towards performing again or waitressing or anything creative that i was already occupying my days with. My body was walking away from what was in front of me. It felt like my body was trying to sit still in silence, to try and meditate on what was important to my spirit. As i spent many days up in Olinda, between humungous mountain ash trees and lush tree ferns, I became very interested in a kind of therapy that helps people access parts of their bodies and emotions that never or rarely have been exercised. Its called 'Dance Movement Therapy'. The moment i was ready to free my body and mind up to learning to become a movement therapist....the most amazing thing happend- I became pregnant! What an opportunity for me to become a mother! Hooray! Little did i know that i was to say goodbye from control over my core strength, therefore the rest of my body for a while. A lesson i am right now still learning. To let go of control..........................