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I could sit here for hours.... and hours.... and I would still struggle to find the perfect words. I have deleted.... and written.... and deleted again.

10 days ago I struggled, I found waking to be a chore..... I am time poor, there are not enough days in my hours, and I find it hard to keep my head above the rush of water that is overwhelming me. Yes I signed up for this, its my doing.... but I struggle. On Sunday I left for Melbourne to take 3 days... this was a massive loan from my time bank and to begin I'm not sure my 'head' was in it... my heart however needed this. To say that my expectations were met and then some is an understatement, Jonathan Canlas you are indeed a person who is whole and real. Not only do I feel overwhelmed and exuberant about beginning the journey of film but I feel blessed that I was brave enough to stop my world and take the time to rediscover my reason for doing what I do.

Again I cannot F.I.N.D the perfect words..... all I can say is that I met people that I will hopefully know forever.

Jonathan Canlas One million times over I can't tell you how great you are!! Tavis Johnson Your smile is infectious, your humor is more so!!! Leah Kua Roomie, thank you for being so great!!! Nothing more to say..... your just great!! Samm Blake Some people would give their first borns to have the talent that you possess. Embrace your new chapter cause its going to be a goodie. Thank you for being so frigin cool MUWAHHH Jonas Peterson Need I say more....... You saved my A** and for that I am grateful. Your humbleness and mega talent is infectious... and even better.... you know where all the great bars are!! Jodie Mcdonald Ba ha hahahahahahahahahahahahaha........ my belly still aches.... Thank you for making me laugh xx Beata English Your just damn right cool x Roweena Timson The moment I met you I knew you were gold.... your heart literally shines. Janine Kaye Believe in yourself my friend, you deserve every inch of it. Liz Arcus Thank you for making those beautiful children, be proud!!! They and you are beyond amazing. Emma Star I shall sneak into your house when you are asleep and steal your polaroid jacket... because it is way cool xx Adrian Tuazon WOW WOW WOW.... I would like you to adopt me!!!! You are so blessed and just beyond talented!! Trish Lee Awwwwwwww Now I want to adopt YOU!!! You are gorgeous NUFF said!!! Nicole Spears Thank you for carrying the coolest camera EVA..... Helena Sofia Go you great Kiwi (slash Dutch) girl..... NZ LOOK OUT!! Angela Higgins It was lovely meeting you!!!

I just wanna say, FILM IS NOT DEAD and neither is life. If you want to attend a workshop..... that will blow your mind... do not hesitate...... F.I.N.D. This is all I have to say! untitled-1

Details that matter.

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A place that I had never ventured too.  These are the best type of trips, the unexpected paths that cross, the landscape, the different colored grass.... smell... dust.  I love my country and every day I am reminded of the marvel we call home.  We have to be some of the luckiest people alive to have such beauty at our doorstep, sometimes we (I) forget just how much.  As a small child was told to always make sure to stop, breath and notice, its a promise I vow to keep myself. Because I travel quite frequently I am blessed to see new places meet new people.  I haven't been doing this for long however there is one thing that is a constant companion at each and every wedding, the details... not of the flowery kind, the Aunt's, Uncle's, friends, cousin's, parent's... Aunt Jan's cousins sisters brother kind... the people that come in their droves to be part of a celebration, a mass gathering.  Some bring food, some bring wine, others bring love and support, however they are in it together.... its the Kiwi way.  Its something that I hold very close to my heart..... we may not be big on the fancy stuff however we celebrate with all our hearts and souls and to me that is perfect.

To the Innes and Kok family.... hold on to what you have because you are blessed.  Thank you for allowing me to capture what I could only say was 100% New Zealand and South African made !

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Them

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There are literally no words to describe how I feel about this next post.... all I can say is it was meant to be.  I have met them only once... however I know that I will know them for forever. Annaliesse you truly are a gift from god.  Your heart is bigger than enormity, your smile is wider than possible and the best part is you help people get well.... and as said before.... in my book thats way cool!  Neal your talent is going to take you places you can barely imagine and your humor is going to get you further. THANK YOU.... thank you for allowing me to be part of your day, thank you, thank you, thank you xxxx

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Tick tock

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As time ticks, faster than I wish..... I wait patiently for my life to catch up to my world.  I wistfully wish I could stop all movements and catch my breath, alas the clock hands still move around.... and around.... and around.  If you are waiting for me, if you are wishing I was more present, please know that I am..... here.... I just need my life to catch up with my world, and I am working very hard at making that happen. img_0322

So blessed

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Sometimes she is beyond her years.  She amazes me with her abilities to see and feel love.  I forget she is only tiny, but when she cuddles into my lap and smiles her now toothless grin, I remember that she's my little girl and forever will be. xxx

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The winds of change

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Life progress is inevitable.  Sometimes we out grow our worlds and need to make changes to accommodate.  For the next few weeks I am accommodating.  Working from home has been a pleasure and having spent the good part of a year in my 'leisure suit' (aka my pj's) the winds of change are blowing at my door and I now need to listen to their whispers .  Therefore kind folk, I have recently acquired a place... a spot.... a refuge, to spend a few days a week keeping my orders in order and keeping my home  my home.  I know I will miss the cookie drawer not being directly at my disposal, and little people pulling at my leg for me to come out and play.... but my sweet darlings... I will now be able to come out to play, cause Mummy is home from 'work' and will not have an inner battle to finish what needed to be done.... cause I did it at the office!!!!!! So a small taster of a work in progress...  Thank you to Jonell from Jonell's florist, who came to the rescue when I needed some pretty flowers.... IN A HURRY!!!

Little Archer you were such a champion, your a loved child and I promise next time you come and see me I will have furniture.... preferably the kind you can sit on. xx  Thank you for being my first ever superstar in my humble digs x

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