Sculpture by the Sea; 2013

Well I made the effort to go back to Bondi Beach and repeat the walk (although in reverse) to Coogee; the main reason was to check out the 'sculpture by the sea' exhibition. I am so glad I did, I saw some truly unique and beautiful creations - what a lot of talent there is in the world. The place was packed with truck loads of pensioners, pedagogs and pupils which is how it should be for a free artistic event on this scale. Still, part of me did crave the place to myself at sunrise so that I could wander at my leisure without the crowds and noise. Below is a selection of my favourites, I will save my top 3 until last. I have a clear favourite by a mile, which is unusual for me. It is also the obvious choice lol.

 

 

Top 3 in reverse order:

Third place: I love these mirrored dogs, almost invisible in the sand.

Runner up: a staircase to infinity, I wonder where it leads?

Winner by a mile: this creation depends on form and location. It's like a magical crystal ball where you can capture your happy place; sneaking a peek when you are feeling blue...

So I have been pondering my newly found happy state (long may it continue) considering only two months ago I suffered heart breakingtons and felt very alone and sad; it is because I am on phase 2 of the 3 stage recovery process.

Phase 1 involves letting go of anger and realising nobody is to blame, things just got too hard for one or both. It took me a long time to work through phase 1 after my marriage collapsed although I'm glad I did it properly as Kris and I can now be friends.

Phase 2 is accepting and loving yourself and enjoying being alone. I'm good as a solo act and I do mean 'good' and not 'better.' I'd still like to meet someone special but it has to be the right someone; no making do for this Adilady.

Phase 3 is moving on. There wasn't enough love to make things work which means it wasn't meant to be.

So CSB, if you are still reading bloggingtons then that is where I am at. Emotional brain is still having pipedreams about second chances and  reconciliations at the airport but this is real life not a schmaltzy movie. So I'm guessing phase 3 will probably kick in on my return, which is pretty good timing really;)

I'm now back on the road and currently in Tea Gardens about to make my way to Mungo Brush. I have no idea when I will next be able to update bloggage but will try my best. A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY for daddio, who is 79 years young tomorrow. All my love to you dad and many thanks for the regular e mail updates. I'm now off to check out a village fete, over and out:D