Feelings

So I hadn't been asleep long when I woke up to find my bed shaking. In my very dozy state I thought 'How could there be anyone under my bed?!' I couldn't work out if I was having a very vivid dream, but I was too scared and tired to check under the bed and was asleep again within seconds of it stopping.

Today I found out there had been an earthquake in England through the night. Exactly at the same time as the monster shook my bed as it happens. A bit scarey all the same...

This afternoon I went for a walk; you know, getting out, clearing the mind. And, oh joy, the first spring bulbs are coming out! Not the bluebells yet Jane, but snowdrops, yellow and purple crocuses and daffodils. All the songs of green men, springtime blossoming and winter ending make so much more sense now. I always love spring in Brisbane, with the jacarandas and my frangapanis and all. But here everything has looked dead and bare for months and you get to see things coming alive again. What a pleasure - it makes my heart glad!

These daffodils are across the road from my house. It's still very cold, so I think these flowers are very brave. I'm looking forward to being able to go out without my coat (and multiple jumpers!). What a Queenslander!!!