Monday, October 15, 2012

starting now..


it's the beginning of a *new chapter in our lives, a big week here.

this is the Mr.'s last week of living corporate, he finishes up on Friday, huge!

this is the last week of ironing his business shirts, early morning goodbyes as he heads off til evening, of him travelling zillions of kilometres, of him being away for days on end..

this is the beginning of our **new venture, together.
it's going to be challenging, exciting, no doubt stressful at times and very, very busy!!
it's going to take us some time to find our feet, find our groove and get the hang of this new set up, but when we do it's going to be a wonderful thing for this family.

I don't think people can quite believe what we're doing.  Leaving a good secure job, with three kiddo's and another on the way, taking a leap of faith.  Their reactions are a mixture of bewilderment, confusion and utter disbelief.  But we can't wait to get started!

First things first, we've cashed in all our flyby's and rewards points and we're taking our boys on their very first holiday!  Ssssh, they don't know it yet, but we are jumping on a plane and taking them on a whirlwind trip to Queensland to visit theme parks, those gorgeous Queensland beaches, to stay in a plush hotel with a pool!!

I'm busting excited, and I can't wait to see their faces when we get to the airport, eeeek exciting!



*do you remember this post, I can't believe how quickly this has all happened since then..

**real estate photography is our new gig, it's funny how after all these years, career choices and life experiences, we've somehow managed to come back to where we started, a simple, mutual love of photography.  We're very excited about the possibilites this presents, the ability to branch off in other wonderful creative directions, and the opportunity to follow dreams..


23 comments:

  1. How very exciting. Good on you both for taking the leap of faith. I love that you are following your dream.

    Have a wonderful trip away too. I'd be busting excited as well.

    x

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  2. SO EXCITED for you Mel.
    Oh my good ness I wish I could see your boy's faces when they realise what's going on.
    I hope the next chapter is wonderful, creative and fun. xx

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  3. Here's to new chapters! Wishing you all the best. Love that you have taken the leap. I applaud you. We only have one life after all.

    How fun for your boys! Fantastic idea. :)

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  4. What exciting and challenging times lie ahead for you. It is a great plan to start it all with a fun and mindful trip. I hope that all your plans soon fall into place. Someone wise once said that order to have a dream come true, one must first have a dream. Seems like you are well on the way. Good luck with everything xxx

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  5. Huge congratulations. You guys are true pioneers. It's an amazing and positive leap. I too wish I could see your boy's faces when you tell them. Prux

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  6. A fantastic decision for your family. I know you will both make it a success and your kiddies will love having their Dad around more.
    Have a great time away, you absolutely deserve it.

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  7. So exciting! Congratulations to you both! Wish you all the best. And have a ball on your secret holiday!!! x

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  8. What a massive holiday secret! Fantastic. I hope the whole project will work out for you all.

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  9. Wow, this is so exciting Mel.
    A new chapter, lots of change.
    Change is good!XXXJ

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  10. what wonderful news. i am so happy for you xx

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  11. SO exciting Mel and scary and brave and awesome I'm sure!! Have a wonderful trip too xo

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  12. So many new journeys in your future, each one is sure to have lots of adventures. Congratulations to you both on making such a life changing decision and I wish you all the success in the world. Have a fantastic holiday with your boys, can't wait to see the photos. xx

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  13. Good luck with your venture and you will love the QLD holiday!

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  14. Sounds like lots of new things are happening in your world! Good on your for taking a chance, I bet it's all worth it. I hope you too get to have lots of fun on the holiday, enjoy some sunshine and time away from the day to day.
    I took Billy on a surprise trip to Sydney last year and it was the BEST! So much fun. Take care beautiful xo

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  15. So exciting - good luck. If you told me I would react with admiration and wonder. Such an adventure

    Carol

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  16. What an exciting adventure, congratulations to you both! Wish you all the best!

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  17. Best of luck to you and your family as you embark on this adventure! Have fun on your holiday!

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  18. All the very best in your new adventures Mel! All sounds very exciting. How cool are you giving your boys a surprise trip to Queensland!!

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  19. Oh Mel how exciting and nervous all at the same time. May this leap of faith bring all of you much happiness and every success in the world. Have fun on your holiday, we've been having lots of sunshine to enjoy, you'll have a great time:) xx

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  20. That's so exciting for you and your family.
    Have a wonderful time in Queensland - the boys will love it.

    and it is a little bizarre how well we get to 'know' people online before we ever meet them in real life isn't it ?

    Have a great week, Dee x

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  21. Congratulations to you both. Its scary you take the plunge to do something new & give up all things that are secure. Wishing you all the success & happiness in your venture. Also have a fabulous holiday...the boys will be so excited to come visit our gorgeous QLD, it is a beautiful state:)

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  22. Very exciting times ahead! It will be great to have more time together and follow your passions.

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  23. Oh Mel. I'm so delighted for you. Kudos for dreaming big and taking that leap of faith. Good on you! J x

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