DREAMS - not the Disney kind...

So my lovely dear friend Treen has mentioned to me (on several occasions) that i should write down or make a visual representation of my dreams and goals. I have so many that i think this entry will probably keep being updated. For most part the dreams have been the same but the details become more glorious as i mature and my mind is exposed to an array of different experiences.

1. Build our dream home... This will be interesting because Linc and i have completely different tastes. Lincoln loves modern clean lines, with tonnes of light and open spaces etc... me on the other hand I LOVE traditional, french provincal, newport, anything that says HOME, COMFORT, WARMTH and PEACE. A home where quilts and sumptuous lounges covered with far too many pillows and a GIGANTIC kitchen looks quite appropriate. Then to decorate!

2. Music plays quite a large roll in our family. I want to learn to play the double bass (the really large cello's for those who don't know) and the steel drums. Aren't they so ALICIA! Voice lessons would also be on the cards, except i don't want to turn all opera, just improve the old vocal chords etc

3. QUILT TILL THE COWS COME HOME... I'm in the process of saving for a proper quilting sewing machine. WHY? Well i intend to have this hobby for life. If you want to contribute to the "help Alicia save for a sewing machine foundation" please contact her and arrange for a hair cut or colour. (Killer Hair Design 3134 0220)... I digress - To me a quilt says, home, it is a warm hug from mum, it is a tangible reminder of hours and hours and hours and hours (and lets not forget $$) of love that has been willing given to give warmth. It reminds me of when they place they tiny newborn in your arms, and you pull them in tight to keep them warm, sharing body heat and staring into each others eyes, exchanging unspoken words of love and welcome to each other. Not only do i want to quilt, but i want perfection! I will unpick till its right! This may kill me one day. Lets also add cross stitch and embroidery at this point.... anything that involve yarn and a needle really.

4. This next one is evolving. I love to COOK. Especially when the recipe calls for sugar. I'm self taught, and think i have a nack for choosing a good recipe. I want to learn the science and art of cooking though. The reasons behind success and failure. So when the cooking process starts the end result will be known, because there is no guess work, its not a fluke, it turned out because of the science behind it! So this means, getting some formal training.

5. Run my own business... the thought of 3 small couple bungalo's really appeals to me, or a dessert restaurant/cafe. Have my own range of products, from cordials, jams, relishes, and the naughty stuff too.

6. Attend University and become a midwife. This idea scares the hell out of me. I don't feel I'm particularly intellectual but, this is some years away yet. Maybe when the kids are at school...

There's more... i just can't remember them and quite frankly i'm over typing...

OK... I told you i'd forgotten some

7. TRAVEL... Europe in particular, not just a short stint trip either. Maybe 3-6mths. The french, italian and greek's really know GOOD FOOD. I love architecture, and history as well so that would be on the list of "to do" whilst visiting. These destinations would have to be reached via boat as flying is out of the question... what a shame.lol

8. Read the dictionary. I actually used to do this. I remember as a teenager feeling really dumb because friends or other adults used "big" words. For all i knew that were speaking in tongues but i would try and remember the name and look it up when i got home. It also helps me to better convey my thoughts in conversation and on paper. Plus it makes me look intelligent, (wake up Alicia)

9. Study dress making. Clothes shopping sucks. Didn't used to, but even when i was alot smaller its never been a peice of cake. I can never find what I visualize in mind... so why not sew it. I used to love rumaging through op shops and getting people's hand me downs. I especially love being unique when it comes to apparel. I hate that in some suburbs you can pretty much tell that the vast majority of the population has had the own personal stylist "Targe't." how the hell do you spell that... where's that damn dictionary when you need it? I would love to learn formal, evening and wedding dresses.

phase 2 is complete...hold out for phase 3