Life is a Journey – Page 76 – The life and times of Libby Withnall

It’s a dogs life

Posted on October 15, 2013October 27, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I’m still feeling under the weather but yesterday I managed to get my house cleaned (downstairs anyway) & get some groceries. I also managed to take the pups to the local dog park so they could stretch their legs.

It was such a lovely day out and we all enjoyed a walk around on the green grass.

Later in the evening we had a little flower wreath photo wearing.

Then today, after a trip to the pet shop to get a new halti for Rosie, there were some new toys to play with. I did buy two but they always seem to want the one the other has.

After two days of fun, it’s off the vets for needles tomorrow :-).

Catching Up & Moving forward

Posted on October 14, 2013October 25, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Instead of doing a few “week that was posts” I’m going to do a bit of a catch up post.

I was a very good Mum and took Amy to a metal core concert to see two of her favourite bands. Of Mice & Men (which I can’t stand) and Bring me the horizon (which I quite like). I can honestly say never in a million years would I have have thought I’d like metalcore/screamo – but it’s very slowly grown on me as I’ve heard Amy playing it around the house.

I went with her because even though I did lots of research, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. But any worries I had were unnecessary. The group of kids (teens to mid-twenties mainly) were really nice, well behaved. It did get a bit rough in the mosh pit, as you’d expect, but that’s why Amy was required to be in a seat (Mum’s rule and the Horden’s recommendation). Amy was quite relieved to find she wasn’t the only one with a parent in tow. She did have a friend going with her, but she wasn’t allowed to go at the last minute. Overall it was a good night (thanks to my earplugs) and I’m glad I got to experience this with Amy.

Amy also her hair cut and coloured – suits her so much.

After a fun week at Kiama we returned back to our walks at the lake.

Last Thursday we went really early – before 6am, before the sun was up, and before the temperature rose to 37C (96F)!!!! Crazy! It’s only October.

With Amy back at Drama lessons Christy had dinner in front of the TV while we watched some Supernanny.

I seem to be at the shops a lot lately, which has meant too many trips to Gloria Jeans.

Big W has this great Halloween display and a small amount of Halloween goodies. Still nothing compared to the USA though :-(.

I had to laugh when I came across this sign in a shop.

I finally made a start on decluttering and reoganising my study/multipurpose room.

Some bonding between Rosie and Christy.

I got my first Fab box from Lust Have It – and I LOVE it!

Can’t wait to make something from my new wholefood baking book.

I have fallen in love with this perfume – Killer Queen by Katy Perry. It’s top of my Christmas wish list.

I haven’t bought fresh flowers for a long time but I treated myself to this delightful bunch.

So, there you are. Up to date with recent events in my life. Unfortunately I’ve been pretty crook the last few days, fighting another sinus infection.

So, moving forward… I’m still unsure what direction to take the blog in. Obviously it’s been very neglected since I started vlogging. I even gave serious thought to ending my blog but I really do enjoy looking back on it myself and seeing what I was doing a year ago, three years ago. Something that is a lot harder to do in vlogs. Plus I really don’t want to abandon those of you who only read my blog, and don’t watch my YouTube channel – which I understand is a lot of more time intensive. So what to do?

I’m going back to what I did when I started blogging and do a more current blog post, possibly just sharing photos and news from the day before. Some days there might be nothing to share, some days I might have a lot, some days I might just share my thoughts on something, a recipe, organisation, etc. We’ll see. It will probably take me some time to get back in the habit of photographing more throughout the day. Hopefully this new strategy will work and you will all like it. Please feel free to give me feedback or let me know if there is anything in particular you’d like me to do a blog post on. I’m really hoping by keeping it more current I’ll be more excited to post and share with you all. This should also mean you see a blog post from me MOST days of the week :-). And you know what? I’m actually excited about getting back to into it again.

Kiama – Day 6

Posted on October 10, 2013October 27, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Day 6 started with some washing. I then headed out on another walk, but this time in the other direction.

I went up these stairs….

and got to enjoy this view of the park. In all the years we’ve come here I don’t recall EVER coming up this side.

So glad I made the effort.

On the other side of the headland is the Little Blowhole, and luckily for me it was actually blowing.

I kept on stopping to take photos and video because it was all just so gorgeous.

After my delightful walk, I drove into Kiama to do a spot of shopping. I got to check out the organic shop and loved that you could buy things from the bulk bins.

I also discovered this lovely gift shop, but I was good and didn’t buy anything.

I had to pick up some groceries and got REAL excited when I found a bag of baby kale!!!

While I was gone the girls had been doing some craft.

For lunch I made Amy & I a yummy salad.

And was visited by some ducks.

One of whom decided to have a rest on Christy’s boogie board!

Later in the day I took Christy down to the beach where she swam and had a play in the sand…

before another visit to the pool….

Kiama – Day 4 & 5

Posted on October 8, 2013October 24, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Day 4 was a pretty lazy one. Unfortunately Harriet had to leave us. The rest of the day was spent reading, relaxing and taking Christy to the pool.

Dinner was a quorn pastry with some sweet potato gems.

Day 5 was a bit more action packed. It started with a yummy breakfast of scrambled eggs, baked beans & mushrooms.

Then I set off on a walk.

I didn’t realize that this was part of the Kiama Coast Walk, which I’ve had on my to-do for since it opened a few years ago.

At the top of the steps I had my first ever sighting of a red belly black snake. Be sure to watch my vlog if you want to see the snake.

These are the markers for the coastal walk.

Looking back towards Easts Beach.

This is over the little bridge and around to the next headland.

I didn’t venture too far as I had no water and didn’t want to be gone too long.

No long after I got back, Christy came back from plaster painting.

I made Amy & I some quesadillas for lunch.

Followed by a yummy cup of tea.

The afternoon was spent relaxing and reading, with a trip to the pool as it was far to windy for the beach. In fact a huge part of a tree only just missed falling on Christy & I on our way to the pool.