Blue Elephants and Green Apples

Essentially not having home internet access for the first 11 months was the main reason for not blogging and the past 9 months can be put down to laziness and the thought of 'nobody knows I'm here and nobody really cares' (apart from my 1 follower!!! Woohoo go Sophie)

Here is a quick recap of the past 20 months 

- Chris and I moved to Darwin to be closer to my family and enjoy the chilled out lifestyle

Darwin is in the Northern Territory of Australia. There is about 250,000 people in the whole state (which is geographically massive).

It is HOT here but varys in degrees of hot. During the Dry it is a lovely heat where you can go outside and play and relax in the sun but during the Wet season I am super grateful we have air con because it can be a bit overwhelming.

Being in Darwin has been great for my relationship with Chris and my family up here, my career and about how I feel about my place in the world.

- We have moved house twice. Our first house was on 5 aces of bush land it was great when we moved here but we now greatly appreciate our ground level apartment. 

Now we do not need to worry about 'wildlife'(aka snakes, spiders and wild dogs) as much, we can turn on the tap and clean water comes out, we have internet and most importantly we have started being part of the community, talking to the neighbours, going to the local markets on Friday night for dinner and knowing the checkout operators at the supermarket. It is really nice. 

- We found out that I have infertility issues hence why after almost 2 years of trying still no baby. Unfortunately the medical care up here isn't great, there is a saying 'if in pain, get on a plane'.

After a few attempts I have not felt comfortable with the doctors/fertility clinics up here so we are currently in a wait and see mode to see if....

A) we naturally conceive 

B) we move to another state where the medical care is better

C) there is some amazing breakthrough with medicine and I just suck it up and deal with the clinics up here because it is a sure thing.

- I have been crafting like a mad woman! It is great and is my absolute happiness. Sewing and knitting and crocheting but mainly quilting has helped me so much through all of the infertility heartache of the past year especially .

- I am strongly campaigning for a Bulldog for Christmas ( French or English)