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quiet days.

Alas, I haven't posted in quite some while - the last being just before Valentine's Day. Slap on the wrist for me. I feel as if I have been neck deep in assignments (who want's to plan a two week menu for a childcare centre - one in which incorporates five different cultures AND lists each individual recipe - not me that's for sure), waist deep in small children (this sounds worse than it is - what I mean is that I have been working a fair bit) and not to mention jetting off on a mini holiday to the Sunshine Coast with my better half. 2013 is flying by so fast I have barely had time to catch my breath. I'm one First Aid Course away from completing my Cert 3 in Children's Services and then it will be on to my Diploma (A Diploma in Journalism and Children's Services- let's mix things up a little bit hey?) But yesterday was a big wake up call- a day to stop and finally catch my breath and today has been a welcome day to reflect on that. 

Last week a good friend of Taylor's tragically passed away. It was unexpected and breathtakingly painful for all that knew this person. He was only 20 years old and in the prime of his life. This person deserved to have a future, to grow old and make a thousand more memories but sadly he didn't get this chance. Yesterday was the funeral. I knew this person briefly and it was an awful day for me, so putting myself into the position of my boyfriend, and others that shared close bonds with this person is unimaginable. There was an unfathomable amount of grief in the air as tears flowed and memories were shared. 

 It's funny, thinking back to yesterday a certain quote pops into my head. You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone. And it's true. Life's too short not to appreciate the beautiful world spinning alongside of you. Life is too short not to appreciate the people that make you laugh and the moments that take your breath away. It's terribly cliched but it's so spot-on-the money true. Learn to let go, don't leave any important words unsaid. Hug the ones you love. Say I love you. Learn something new. Learn to love yourself. 

No matter your creed, religion or culture view each morning that you wake up and open your eyes as a blessing. 

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love is for the lucky and the brave.