Currently.

One of my favourite blogs that I read regularly is Sometimes Sweet. Danielle writes beautifully and absolutely inspired me to start my own blog. If you haven't discovered Danielle yet, be sure to check her out.

A great regular post that she writes is 'Currently.' She suggests her readers write their own posts and link them back to her comments. I thought this was a great idea so here I go...

Obsessing over: Ted Bloomington's 'The Wisdom of Play' video. We watched this at work today and I can't stop thinking about it. Ted's 'Happiness Formula' might sound simple but his theory that we link happiness to reaching goals, only to immediately redefine our goalposts, means that for most of us happiness seems so elusive. This resonated so strongly with me and I'm inspired to execute his theory to see how it works in practice. I'm sure you'll see more of this on my blog - why don't you do it too and let me know how much happier you are as a result!

Watching: The Voice (Australian version). I'm so not a 'talent' show fan (an oxymoron in Australian terms) but tuned into the first season of the US version where they discovered some unbelievably outstanding talent. The format is fresh and original and I love the interaction between the judges and the contestants so thought I'd catch the first episode just to see if the Aussies could measure up.

Perhaps it's the magic chemistry of Seal, Joel Madden, Keith Urban and Delta, but Elijah and I have been riveted. The talent they've uncovered already throughout the audition process has been incredible. From the girl who 'swallowed Janis Joplin' to the sight-impaired beauty who sings like an angel, I'm already hooked. It has also been wonderful to cuddle up on the couch with Eli to watch this as a family. If nothing else, I hope it teaches E to reach for his dreams.

Reading: the joy of a Kindle is the instant access you have to books that you might never pick up at a bookstore. Last month there was nothing in the budget for books, and the thought of having nothing to read is unthinkable! Imagine my delight to find the Amazon Top 100 Free Books list - I downloaded just about all of them which has kept me entertained for the last few weeks. Sometimes the freebies are a bit hit and miss, but I have discovered some great new authors that I never would have discovered otherwise. Honestly, I am a little embarrassed to admit but most of my usual choices are the lighter kind of chick-lit, reading is an escape for me so I don't always feel like delving into deeper fare, however I have read some books that have really touched my heart. One of these in particular was Exposed by Ashley Weis, which is a raw and sometimes disturbing view into the world of porn, told from both sides of the screen. Ashley weaves the two stories together in a beautiful way and whilst it is somewhat religious in its overtones, it wasn't offputting nor got in the way of the story.

Anticipating: some big and awesome changes in my life. I don't like to count my chickens so won't elaborate just yet but life is looking good. Change is always scary but if we don't move forward, we don't go anywhere so whilst I have some trepidation, I'm also really excited about the coming weeks and months.

Eating: Ferrero Rocher, the original and the best. I've got an entire box leftover from Easter and have just had one and trying to employ some willpower not to keep reaching for that box...

Loving: Pinterest! I have just discovered this, I know I'm late to the party but have found some inspirational photos and quotes and am now obsessed (see below). My Opi black shattered nailpolish. This hairstyle that I'm trying to replicate, without enormous success.

What are you doing currently?

xx