Grandparents on an outing with grandkids

Today is the first day of a long weekend in Queensland. Every day we have indoor activities. So a thought why not today an outdoor. Yes we are going for a picnic. We had a nice outing in the morning and back after a day long entertainment. The pictures we took will cherish the experience we had. A wonderful time with kids, to play like kids, act like kids and to eat like kids. Wow...really amazing. The kids were also absolutely excited happy to be with nature, having fun playing and splashing water, feeding fish and turtles, running, jumping, playing ball, rolling and a lot with sharing other kids around. They collected autumn leaves, pebbles and arrowheads and brought home to keep it as a sovenier.We didn't get bored for single moment. We are very happy that we made our day the most interesting and educative with physical activities especially for us (grand parents)
Picnic is one of the wonderful, simplest and most enjoyable outdoor activity. It nice to pack your snacks and lunch and head to the spot to allow your grand children to enjoy grandmas yummy food.
Also good for grand parents health and to stay happy.

Be happy and spread happiness

Me and my sister

I love humanity. Today my friend informed me she can't come to the computer class because her computer is faulty. She loves to be in the group and feeling bad to be here without a computer. I was able to provide her with my husband's ipad. She was happy. Came to my home and we together went to the class by walk. On the way we met beautiful people who smiled at us which filled happiness in us.
One elderly lady at computer class shared with me her activities which seems a lot of similarity with mine. My birth place is Brunei,her birth place is Sumatra. Both in the country Indonesia. We were filled with joy.
Let's consciously try to be selfless for others happiness. All human beings have ups and downs. But that doesn't mean not to smile. A simple smile is enough to make others happy. For the smile there is no investment. But the returns are high at both ends. That is a give and take policy. Receiving a simple sign of acceptance of a hello or hi from a stranger can easily change the mood towards positivity even if the person is in negative thoughts. That's the way of spreading happiness through interactions. Happiness is the universal currency equally accessible to all. But how to choose and spend it depends on individuals. Compliment others and provide a helping hand if they need it and bring happiness. Happy people can easily forget the pain and hurt and focus on the present and that's why they can smile always to make the people around them happy.
I would like to be a happy person. Why not you please?


 

Give yourself a treat

Today was a nice day with beautiful weather. Also no community activities on Thursdays. I thought what to do? Why can't go for a walk?
Walked for an hour around my neighbourhood.
I met a lady weeding her garden. As usual, said hello. But her lovely smile encourages me to have a chat with her. Susan, 82 years cares herself, her house, garden and backyard. Her child like act opens my eyes to see the fun she is enjoying. In her opinion the daily activities boost the energy within her which in turn gives her immense happiness.
Anything we plan for self is a real treat which rejuvenates and make us feel good. We all love to have a healthy and long life. When we are active, blood is flowing faster through out the body. Also endorphins (happy hormones) are flowing which enhance our mood to stay happy and after all promotes a healthy life style.
No expense needed to have a self treat. Time and a positive mind.

Informal gathering on Wednesdays

 On Wednesdays we had a play group in our community and today I went with my grandson. The playgroup offers a wide variety of early learning experiences. Toddlers at our playgroup develop social skills and make friends. Also develop physical skills, communication and social interaction and having great fun.
Being a visitor here as a grandma, I am enjoying the great space for social interaction and enjoying new friendships and also the chance to share my ideas and experiences. In the weekly gatherings we have indoor and outdoor activities to learn through play.
    The most important thing for me I want to share with my readers is that I was able to find friends during my evening walk in the community and invite them to the playgroup. Today the weather was great, so we all were in a happy mood and had fun through out.

Peer Support is the art of connection

Today I went to the seniors broadband session in our community. There we have a beautiful loving group of people as tutors and learners. We feel like friends, no separation among tutors and others.
We used to have tea and snacks along with computer knowledge such as goggling, blogging and fun.
The feeling of oneness is the greatest quality in our group. I don't want to miss the weekly gathering,
because I am filled with a sense of belonging. That's the uniqueness of peer support.
 I should share with my readers I am only a visitor in Australia for five months and I am enjoying the facilities in the community where I live, which makes me feel I am in my native place. No worries where we are, these activities make me more comfortable feeling stronger and healthier. Being out in the community reminds me that I am not alone and am part of the universe.
  Peer support is about conversation. Peer support is also about social change. Peer support helps
people learn and grow together. When people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social and practical help to each other. A peer support group is a voluntary gathering of people with same likes,
to share experiences and offer understanding. In these gatherings people are able to offer emotional and practical support mutually. It is the art of connection with ourselves, the people in our lives and the people on the universe.

      

Grandmothers love and power can change the world

Today was ANZAC day and so a public holiday. We went for lunch at bumbles, located in a gorgeous spot in front of Budds beach at Surfer's Paradise, Gold Coast. It is a great little café and a perfect place to unite family and friends. The café was full this afternoon, which itself shows that, this café is the favourite spot of diners. The food was really delicious, nutritious and simple with simple ingredients.
  The ambience, both interior and exterior is truly awesome. The interiors are so warm and cosy with a beautiful vibe. It has more of a homely charm to it. I felt like I am at my grandmas home.
   It took me to my earlier years with my grandma. She left us on 2nd June 2002. My grandma was a real angel. When ever I visit my grandma she feed me with delicious snacks and meals. She was my story teller, advisor, mentor, counsellor, doctor, problem solver and above all my best friend, philosopher and guide. I got unconditional love from my grandma, whom I can meet at any time without appointment.
  Grandmas are women in strength and able to do  the right thing at the right time. Grandmas usually love all, pray for all, smile at all because they are enriched and enlightened. They can share the food with them to all who visit her. She remembers you and not your mistakes. The innocence in her love and power in her attitude is enough to change the world.
  I know now a days grandchildren are missing their grandmas love and wisdom. Because of the iPad
and iPhone children are having stories, info and recipes in their finger tips. But don't miss the opportunity to share and experience these beautiful tips from your grandparents with eye contact, touch and sense of humour.

Enjoy simple things in life

The most simple things can bring the most happiness. I always find happiness in simple things which is doing great in me. If we have the patience to do and enjoy simplicity will acquire the skills to do difficult things easily. The simple things I enjoy daily is the nature outside my home when I woke up,
the good morning wish along with a beautiful smile from family members, caring and sharing, the sound of wind, hello to my neighbours, lovely chat with friends and relatives, enjoying while shopping, befriending with beautiful souls while travelling, during my morning and evening walk like that it is endless. Enjoy the simple things along with smile on your face to make others also happy.


 

Serve to get yourself enriched and enlightened

Today I had my classmate for BSc and his wife as our guest for dinner.
It was through Face book I got connected with my friend after a long gap of thirty nine years.
Hat's off to Face book. Thank you my dear friend.
It was a wonderful evening with lovely chat and delicious food. We had great discussions on desire
and achievement. To achieve your desire, you need to focus and work on it. When it won't turn, one can go even wild to satisfy your desire through achieving that.
   The question is whether it is healthy? It's a real hurt.
 To me satisfaction leads to completion. When you feels complete, there is no space for desire.
Desire leads to emotions such as sadness and anger.
Know that you are complete, serve the universe and universe will reward you.
A beautiful smile, a warm hug and nice and sweet words shall enrich you.
My philosophy is to have an aim every day

to do something good to others who come across you.
Think good, say good and do good. Wow the result is great beyond imagination.
     

Friends are real treasure to stay positive

Today is my birthday. I am on holidays in Gold Coast. For time pass I used to attend the programme for seniors on broadband in our community. It's a learning session with fun and sharing experience.
One of my Face book friend found out my birthday and informed the class on his arrival.
Everybody in the class welcomed me with the lovely and beautiful rhymes
" Happy birthday to you,
   Happy birthday to you
   Happy birthday to you SUMA
   Happy birthday to you!"
I was so surprised and feel motivated to have such a warm birthday surprise from our group, that also during holidays.
Thank you all my friends who inspired me to stay positive and motivated.

Positiveness with innocence

This is the picture with my cute grandson at Mount Nathan. With the little one, I always feel like very active. The innocence rule me to be happy and playful. Where ever we are try to be positive. The result is happiness and harmony in life.