One last morning at Tangalooma. A walk along a stretch of magnificent white sand beach, warm waters rippling in a soft breeze, seagulls and starfish, stretched along the coastline. A lesson in serenity, and a reminder not to sweat the small stuff. My soul has been filled with peace, time to think more clearly, and lots of laughter, surely the best medicine ever invented! Dementia put into perspective, life and love given a new release, and days of thinking about what lies ahead. Strategies and philosophies, new ways to recall our life, and a renewed vigour to finish my Honours degree. My husband drew a caricature of me in the sand at 6.30am, wearing my Graduation hat. I feel honoured he has such faith in me, and his belief drives me on. Not sweating the small stuff is so much easier when you have thoughts of fewer tomorrows sitting there, quietly colouring every moment and subconscious bone in your body. Worrying about the piece of fish on my plate being big enough, sweet enough, cooked enough, or whether I should have chosen chicken! Surely just lucky enough to be able to eat out at all?! Thinking about love, life, my husband, my parents, children and my friends, and the fun we have together is enough.

Hi Kate, isnt it amazing that we are always saying “when I have this”, “when I achieve this” then I will stop and smell the roses. But that time really never comes does it. At my age, I realise that I dont have the time to wait and in fact I have spent my entire life waiting for that time. So, I am not going to worry about whether I will have enough money in my retirement or making sure I always say and do what I think other people want of me. The light bulb has been switched on (albeit a little dimmer) and I am not going to sweat the small stuff, but start living. About time!!!So I am going to spend money, do crazy things, wear what I want to, eat that piece of cake, drink that glass of champagne and LIVE. Your friend, Hope and Love Robynx
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