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Movies and Life - March 2008

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March 14th 2008 21:55
Byron

I’ve fallen behind with my blogging duties just lately. The reason why is simple, life. I let my blogging lag happen: I’ve seen films, been motivated, made notes and plans, yet did nothing with those thoughts. They’re still in my, ‘to do’ file. And that file is growing.

Then life produced a gap, an opportunity, so we decided that a holiday could fill it.


We hopped up to a retreat in the Byron Bay hinterland for five days. We existed in a massage-riddled, indulgent-induced, nutritionally-worthwhile, yoga-postured and filmless void for five days.

Retreat


Byron retreat


We learnt of the perils of chemicals, the magnitude of rest, the joy of meditation and relaxation nestled in nature’s generous tranquillity. We learnt how to slow down and stop the watching of time under the umbrella of urgency.

Yoga
OK, this isn't me but you get the idea


We’re back home now, rested and motivated, determined to keep these feelings and ideas prevalent in our life.

So, does that mean I’m going to give up chocolate now that its low nutritional value has been confirmed? Nope, that will never happen.

Sunset in Byron


Retreat



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Comment by katyzzz

March 14th 2008 22:15


Photography Tips
Health Focus
Poetry Lighthouse
MS Paint Art
Ah, yes, I feel so relaxed, and keeping it flowing in my veins, you must have missed me by just a day, your absence here was noted, would you pleases clock in and out, next time.

Funny about that shot of me from my last visit, I didn't realize they had kept it. Looking good, aren't I?

It's a tuff life you lead Tracy, so long in between breaks, what ? more than two weeks this time was it?

The green eyed monster lurks, say hello to Fergal for me.

Comment by Tracy

March 14th 2008 22:27


Movies and Life
Hi katyzzz

It's nice to know my absence was missed.

Yes, you are looking particularly majestic in that pool shot.

Don't let that green-eyed visitor stay too long...

Fergal says hello

Tracy

Comment by Ash

March 14th 2008 23:27


Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Hey Tracy

Looks and sounds like you had a relaxxxxxxxing time! I`ve learnt Hinterland in Australia means BEAUTIFUL PLACE... no matter where you are! And Byron Bay is just gorgeous anyway!

Lovely photos, good to have you back. Hope that positive energy continues to flow

Ash

Comment by Theresa

March 14th 2008 23:40


Vintage Culture
Technology Bloggers
Today's World
Anonymous Film Critic
Borderless World
Penny Smart
Hi Tracy,
Ooooommm...hope it's a relaxing return, now I'm going to go get some chocolate
Theresa


Comment by Tracy

March 15th 2008 00:55


Movies and Life
Hi Ash

Thank-you, it's good to have some zest back.

I agree, hinterlands are always beautiful aren't they?

Thanks for dropping in,

Tracy

Comment by Michaelie

March 15th 2008 00:56


Flick Wit
Trace,

You're so damn handy with that camera! I wish my photos worked out like that! It doesn't matter how beautiful the subject, I still manage to stuff it up.

Hope you had a wonderful time and managed to bring the effects of the yogi and masseuse home with you!

Mich

Comment by Tracy

March 15th 2008 00:56


Movies and Life
Hi Theresa

Good to see you. I know what you mean about that chocolate craving, I have one too. Hope you enjoy yours

Tracy

Comment by Holly Go Lightly

March 15th 2008 06:17


Movie Mage
How divine , wish it was me, movies and life, what a lovely theme.

I'm just a beginner with all this, but I'm from LA, so I'm in the right place, but doing a little circulating in our mini movie orble.

Comment by Lara M

March 15th 2008 08:12


Love Speaks
Looks like a great retreat, Tracy. I'd love to try one sometime (soon!).

p/s...great pix!

Comment by Tracy

March 15th 2008 14:33


Movies and Life
Hi Mich

Thank-you for your photographic compliments. It's a new camera and I'm still learning all its millions of features, but it's fun experimenting.

I’m hanging onto that yogic feeling I can tell you

Tracy

Comment by Tracy

March 15th 2008 14:35


Movies and Life
Hello Holly

You definitely are in the right place for the movie world.

Have fun,

Tracy

Comment by Tracy

March 15th 2008 14:37


Movies and Life
Hi Lara

Glad you like the pics, thanks for popping in.

I'm now keen to keep doing more retreats, it was a fantastic experience.

Byee

Comment by Ann 1

March 15th 2008 15:07


Wordophilia
Bloganymity
Oh God, Tracy,

You lucky woman you. Due to financial restraints, I have to eat chocolate every day in lieu of taking a holiday. I envy you, but I'm not jealous of you.

And now I have to go. That block of Cadbury Hazel Nut is just begging me to eat it.

Ann.

Comment by Scott Rosenberg

March 15th 2008 23:52


Pop Movie Comment
A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That
Hey Tracy,

Next time, come on out to Thialand for some REAL spa treatment

We even have spas where you can be pummeled by elephant trunks!

Comment by Wayne F

March 16th 2008 00:32


Bucket Movies
Damn looks like a pretty relaxing place to go to. I have to head up one day and check the place out. Glad you're feeling all relaxed and refreshed!

Comment by Miswanderlust

March 16th 2008 03:42


Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Tacy
I am so jealous! I hope you are well rested and that you are feeling whole. So glad to see you again!
Mis

Comment by Tracy

March 16th 2008 07:45


Movies and Life
Hi Ann

Regardless of my financial situation, I crave chocolate every day...somehow I manage to keep it to a few days a week, justified by doing lots of trotting around with my pooch.

I say, keep on chomping, Ann!!

Comment by Tracy

March 16th 2008 07:47


Movies and Life
Hi Scott

Pummelled by elephant trunks?! Is that one of those pleasure/pain treatments? Gosh, I honestly can't imagine that but I'm intrigued...

Byee

Comment by Tracy

March 16th 2008 07:49


Movies and Life
Hi Mis

It's good to see you too. I'm feeling quite refreshed and clear which I love!!

Tracy

Comment by Lilla

March 16th 2008 09:42


Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful... how could you not feel relaxed... thansk for sharing the pics... please PM me the name of this place Tracy, when you get five minutes free.

Thanks.

Lilla ...

Comment by Tracy

March 17th 2008 03:38


Movies and Life
Hi Lilla

Thank-you, good to see you

I'll PM the details to you now,

Tracy

Comment by Lilla

March 17th 2008 10:08


Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
Thankee Tracy

PS in that sunset - on the left - there tree looks like it has burst into flames from some minatour looking beasti above it and to the left... wonderful ... magical!

Comment by Aimzster

March 18th 2008 23:43


Health and Beauty
Reality TV
The Jeepney Stop
Tracy, the place looks divine! So in need of another holiday...*sigh*

Comment by Tracy

March 19th 2008 02:57


Movies and Life
Hi Aimzster

Hope you can wangle one soon,

Tracy

Comment by Tracy

March 19th 2008 02:59


Movies and Life
Hi Lilla

I hadn't thought of that, you're right...gosh...

Tracy

Comment by KylieW

March 26th 2008 05:47


Celebrity Obsession
Oh that looks divine. I love Byron Bay. I'm pleased that you had a lovely break and I hope you hold on to that lovely relaxed feeling that only comes from some time away

Comment by Tracy

March 26th 2008 06:27


Movies and Life
Hi Kylie

Good to see you, hope you're well.

I'm trying hard to hang onto the feeling, but I think I need more chocolate

Tracy

Comment by Mountain Fog

March 27th 2008 10:52


Infognito
Hi Trace de Relaxed Face,

ahhh...so that is why you have been ignoring me...umm...ok cheap trick!..

Anyhoo, you lucky, lucky devil!!! Or angel...why isn't it ever "you lucky angel?"

Anyhoo...I'm soooooo glad (and incredibly jealous!) you have had five blissful days away from the cares and woes of the world.

When I win lotto....I'll send everyone an automated ecard...I'll be too busy being pampered to even bother writing to anyone...

but I'll apologise in advance..."sorry!"!

Actually, maybe I'll hire someone to write them for me? Get some dirt cheap old hack noboby friendless poet, and he can write them for me!

I better not put that job description on "seekdotcom' ..coz they'll end up sending it to me!!

cheers

fog

Comment by Always Eighteen

March 27th 2008 11:12


Always Eighteen
Tracy,


I'm happy you got distracted by life. I envy your holiday. I long for a week where I can clear my mind! Love the photos.

Happy writing

Comment by Tracy

March 29th 2008 13:11


Movies and Life
Hi Fogerama

If you win lotto, I recommend two weeks at this place...or even more!!

Fingers crossed that your numbers come up,

Tracy

Comment by Tracy

March 29th 2008 13:14


Movies and Life
Hi AE

This is definitely the place for some mind-clearing, resting and decadence.

Thanks for your compliments,

Tracy

Comment by Jill Browne

April 13th 2008 04:00


Skip On Over
London Travel
England Travel
Canada Travel
Those pics are all great - but the first one - so green! Beautiful and sounds like a wonderful getaway. Thanks for sharing, Tracy - it was a nice vicarious vacation

Comment by Tracy

April 13th 2008 07:08


Movies and Life
Thank-you, Jill. Glad you enjoyed the pics and the mini-trip there with me.

Tracy

Comment by Kleonaptra

May 16th 2008 12:35


Kalikapsychosis
Glorious pics!
Its funny, I have about a hundred good ideas per day. Like, actual readable content. But when I get here I just spew. Cant seem to help myself!

Comment by Tracy

May 19th 2008 08:42


Movies and Life
Thanks, Kleo. I keep some of the pics on my phone and look at them when I'm in a queue etc, it was such a peaceful place.

I think that's great that your writing flows. I think I overthink too much so that by the time I sit down, I've lost my oomph!!

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