The journey of a woman diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
SIMPLICITY
RATHER THAN LOVE, THAN MONEY, THAN FAME, GIVE ME TRUTH. - THOREAU-
Sunday, November 2, 2008
SUNDAY
My husband is on night duty at the moment so I try to stay outdoors while he sleeps. I took myself of to the botanical gardens today, problem was it seemed everyone else in Melbourne had the same idea. I hadn't been for a couple of weeks & what a difference - the water lilies were in bloom as well as azaleas in every shade of pink. I met a large sulphur crested cockatoo that was chomping away on some type of conifer, he was a very curious fellow. I think I got a bit sunburt too, despite me slathering on the sunscreen. Can anyone tell me the name of the pink & mauve flowers at the top? They look like some type of poppy.
Hi Suzanne, just found your blog today via 3bt.Sunscreen won't work if it is out of date..I have been burnt too.I started to read about Buddhism when I began yoga for strength and flexability, so I no longer feel it necessary to kill things to eat well.I too think Audrey Hepburn is one of a kind, I watched breakfast at Tiffanys for the first time yesterday.
thanks so much for that - Iceland Poppies, they're beautiful. It's always nice to meet another vegetarian/vegan. I wish I could see a truly great film like Breakfast at Tiffanys for the first time again...there is so many poor films made.
I am first & foremost a poet, second a wife & third a nurse, with all other things trailing somewhere behind. Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2008 I was encouraged to keep a log of my moods & what better way than a blog! Here you will find some of my writings, photographs & everyday thoughts, being somewhat clandestine in the past regarding my psychological problems, this blog will serve as a confessional of sorts.
just watched (DVD): The wrestler (Mickey Rouke)*****
just watched (movies): The Twilight saga: New Moon (Kristen Stewart; Robert Pattinson) **
most played on iTouch: Best of (Leonard Cohen)*****
reading: The brain that changes itself (Norman Doidge)
watching on TV: Ladette to Lady (Jill Harbord, Rosemary Shrager) ***** The Big Bang Theory (Jim Parsons)*****
CUPCAKES
an edible work of art .....if you ever get to the Arts Centre Sunday Market in Melbourne.....grab one!
DAINTINESS
silk scarves
OLGA BERG
I just adore Olga Berg, I think I have about 5 of her bags/purses - they're just delightful!
ULTIMATE COMFORT & STYLE
It took me till I was 33 years old to discover the comfort of a good pair of ballet flats!
WEDDING DAY
the blessing of a father
DANTE'S PRAYER - LOREENA MCKENNITT
Though we share this humble path alone, how fragile is the heart. Oh give these clay feet wings to fly - to touch the face of the stars....
THE TRUMAN SHOW
CHRISTOF: We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented
JULIETTE BINOCHE
true beauty
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found that people with Bipolar disorder suffer from an accelerated shrinking of their brain? The study also proved that the changes get progressively worse with each relapse. Good reason to stay on the meds!
THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER - WILLIAM BLAKE
A robin redbreast in a cage, puts all heaven in a rage. A skylark wounded on the wing doth make a cherub cease to sing. He who shall hurt the little wren shall never be beloved by men
TRAUM DER LIEBENDEN 1962
Chagall
DONNIE DARKO
DONNIE: why do you wear that stupid bunny suit? FRANK: why are you wearing that stupid man suit?
ISABELLA ROSSELLINI
pure elegance
PETER DOMBROVSKIS
'pencil pine at pool of Siloam' - perhaps my favourite photograph by my favourite photographer.
CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG
understated chic
AUGUST MOON
Jeff Gardner a local Melbourne artist (cascade printworkshop) simply brilliant original work
MARILYN MONROE
fragility
HABAKKUK 3:19
The sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights
O hurry to the ragged wood, for there I will drive all those lovers out & cry - Oh my share of the world, Oh yellow hair! No one has ever loved but you and I
TERRY GILLIAM
visionary filmmaker
NEXT TIME ROUND
If reincarnation does happen I want to come back as an Eagle or an Albatross so I can soar through the sky! Problem is I'm vegetarian....I suppose I'll have to settle for being a red breasted Robin instead - do worms & bugs have feelings?
JEANNE HEBUTERNE 1919
Modigliani
THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS...
alliteration
anais anais by cacharel
annie proulx
antiques roadshow...I love the way they say "auction"
anything French
audrey hepburn
audrey tatou
ballet flats...why did i ever wear any other type of shoe?
birds....any bird, I'm so jealous that they can fly
3 comments:
the top photo is of Iceland Poppies
Hi Suzanne, just found your blog today via 3bt.Sunscreen won't work if it is out of date..I have been burnt too.I started to read about Buddhism when I began yoga for strength and flexability, so I no longer feel it necessary to kill things to eat well.I too think Audrey Hepburn is one of a kind, I watched breakfast at Tiffanys for the first time yesterday.
thanks so much for that - Iceland Poppies, they're beautiful. It's always nice to meet another vegetarian/vegan. I wish I could see a truly great film like Breakfast at Tiffanys for the first time again...there is so many poor films made.
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