Reflection Of My Trip

Cheryl Anne Anderson. Born 18-08-1961, first trip overseas to Chennai, India 20-03-2009. Here we go.
Sitting this morning I was looking through my photo's from my trip to India. Then I remembered that Simon told me to pen my thoughts each day. I went looking for my book and thought you might be interested in some of my writings.
Day 1 Friday 20th March 2009
Up early to get organised and off to the airport.
Slight adrenalin rush driving into the airport
Unsettled when arriving but calm once checked in.
Quite unusually calm....
Off to my plane 10am.
I must admit I did enjoy flying over Ayers rock ( it's a tourist thing)
I had an awesome flight. No worries or fears.
Flying over our country and seeing the red earth of Australia to the amazing blue ocean then over the islands. Truly beautiful.....
Flying into Singapore I was shocked at the ships in the water. Oh so many. I started thinking there must have been over 20, then I went onto at least 100, Now I would say 100's. Possibly 200 to 300. Oh my goodness.....
I haven't had any cause for concern. Am loving being a tourist. Changi airport in Singapore is amazing. So lovely. So many shops.
The fern garden and an orchid garden are so beautiful.

So much to do but I only needed to sit quietly and read.
Off to Chennai.
Slept most of the way to Chennai, on and off anyway.
Arrived at the airport. Hmmm the smells are quite confronting.
Trying my best to take it all in without making eye contact with anyone.
Coming down the escalator to a welcoming wave from Megan. A white face in a crowd of beautiful Indians.
Walking out of the airport, A blanket of dark skinned people, don't stare.
The first actual person I focused on was a man with only one leg. I'm sure I'll see many more to come. Don't stare.
Met up with Victor, our driver and off to home. All good. A beautiful Rangoli to welcome me.

Made it through day one without any trouble. Stay tuned for future postings.
Oh, I hope you enjoyed this one.

28 Years

On Saturday David and I celebrated 28 years of marriage. I can't believe how fast the years have gone. We had a busy day with commitments but managed to grab a few hours to head off down to Torquay on the motor bike for lunch. And be sure, no one ever said it would be easy and at times, many times it hasn't been. In saying that I must say that, I wouldn't change a thing. What can I change in life, without changing our whole past and our present. It is what has been our past, that makes our today so wonderful. Going through things in life together, that makes us who we are today. Every day something happens to make me laugh. David is so funny. Even when he's at his lowest he keeps me chuckling. He loves me very much and to that I am so grateful. The photo I have placed on this page, is 2 years ago when we recommit our wedding vows to each other and I love how happy we both look. My prayer is that all people can have someone in their life that they love as much as I love my darling husband.

Fresh Cut Grass

Oh my goodness, today when David and I went down to Queenscliff on the motor bike we both had a memory of yesteryear.
We smelt fresh cut grass. I mean nice green grass. That smell that reflects Spring.
I noticed it and thought I must mention it to David when we stop. Well as soon as we stopped he said "did you notice something back there?"
Yes he was taking about that amazing fragrance of FRESH CUT GRASS.
It makes me sad that it is a fragrance of memories. I pray that it wont be too long before it's an everyday smell again.

My Favorite Photo.

Well, I have to admit, most of my life I've avoided getting my photo taken. Not totally happy with what the camera shows. Well after 40 something years I'm over it. I only see in a photo what everyone else sees when they look at me. Der.
So after my recent most amazing trip overseas I have been looking at my photos everyday and I have found my favorite photo of myself. (For now anyway)
Yep, this photo of me in the pool at Fisherman's Cove Resort.
I had the best time and this is one of the first photos taken and I think I look relaxed already.
I had only been there long enough for a tiny little shop in a resort store and pop into the pool.

So don't worry about how you look just pick out your favorite photo and love it. People love you anyway, so let it go. And have happy memories.

Resting & Relaxation

Make a Smilebox photobook

Settling Back In

Sisterchicks.Going Home. Chennai Airport.
Well, it's now Saturday evening and I'm feeling okay, at last. It's been a huge week and I haven't understood anything that I've been going through. When I left Chennai last Saturday night I was ready to be home and so refreshed. I had an amazing 10 days relaxing and discovering India. On returning home I was filled with happiness. To spend time with Megan and the family was wonderful. To go off for a night to a resort, just Megan and I was extremely indulgent and very relaxing. We felt like princesses, that off course we are .
Princess Chez.
This week has not been what I expected. I thought I'd have 10 days overseas and return home relaxed and full of energy. NOT. I have been so tired, maybe exhausted. Anxiety has been flowing through my body, for God only knows what reason. I don't have to feel stressed about anything. I am blessed to live in a great country with everything at my finger tips. My family is fantastic and they love me. I have great friends and a great job. So what's with this feeling. I don't know, I only know that I'm starting to feel better. To the people who love me and have been supporting to me this week, thanks. I love you all. You knew that anyway, I'm sure.
The Purdy's.

My thoughts on Megan and her family's life in Chennai;
To be living in India so far away from Australia is an awesome experience but the country is so trying. People hear things like, driver and maid or house keeper and think luxury. Now, go there and try to do it for yourself. I couldn't do it and I'm so proud of her efforts. To all of them I say, well done guys.