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I remember hearing the phrase “You can’t compete with a dead lover, they become a saint”.

I get it.

I recently snorkelled for the first time since Joachim died. He taught me to dive 10 years ago, and I’ve not dived much without him since. He chatted to me non-stop that day. And ever since he’s been very present. Flashing me moments, places & things I’d forgotten. His presence is loving, encompassing, encouraging, expansive and talkative! I have some regrets about things I never said, & think of ways we could have spent time differently – but he keeps showing up. And his presence is only Love. No disagreements, no problems, just un-competitive un-conditional love. I miss him keenly, in a way that surprises me. It hits me whilst riding the bike or listening to someone. I feel him next to me & hear him laughing. So if you see me talking to my invisible friend, it’s Jo.

List making time! I’m compiling lists of accommodation, ashrams & retreats in Bali so I don’t need to cut and paste for every enquiring visitor – check Ubud Bali, under Links. Any places I should add, please let me know ✖

Ubud welcomed this long anticipated year, with Michael Franti on a soggy football field in Nyuh Kuning. All proceeds went to Bumi Sehat – who are still celebrating Robin Lim wining the CNN ‘Hero of the Year’ award. I LOVE when the whole town comes out to play together. We had our 1st Alchemy booth/stall – selling 1000 raw chocolate truffles, cacao elixirs & cocobiotic champagne – we were well fueled throughout the night..

I usually choose to spend NYE in, alone. Content to order, clean, write, light candles, sit quietly – did I mention cleaning?.. and silently slide breathe into the fresh year, listening to the sounds of fireworks & celebrations. Then awake early on January 1st, clear, sober & excited – to walk in the park, while setting intentions. Not this year. Ooh, change is afoot Sukes!

Wishing you all the most incredible, love-blasted, joy-filled, ecstatic year – do you feel the shift? Welcome 2012, we have been waiting.. ❤

Yes, I am going to talk Va-J-J, so if that’s too much for you, stop reading now.

I have a new yoni. Without going for some kind of scary & painful reconstruction. My friends here in Bali sell My Secret Ceres – which I call ‘my geisha stick’. Just reading the testimonials on the website was enough to spark my interest. So, cut to 3 weeks later & without gross details, my yoni is rejuvenated & transformed. I have a new relationship with my body. When I dance, my inner self is different – it’s subtle, but tangible.

The stick is an ancient recipe made of minerals and helps to correct or restore the right pH, or bacteria – clearing up thrush & vaginitis etc. Not just that, I feel it works on energetic levels – clearing & cleaning. The geishas had it down ✖

My commute to work traversed the scorching breathless heat of Lovina, through arid cool hills, up past papaya, mango & cacao plantations, by stinky cabbages, giant jackfruits, orange trees & vast clove forests. Past volcano lakes, through intense cold “big raining” where traffic inched through roads turned to rivers, and then down, home to warm lush tropical Ubud – all to the sounds of Bon Jovi..

I’ve forgotten how to write. Whilst I try to rekindle that flame, at least I still see things. Sometimes the most precious things are the simplest. Like, um, shiny measuring spoons & cups on strong keyrings. Neither of which are to be found here. Grateful for trusted old goodies from home. And Instagram..

We are building community @ Alchemy. It’s tangible. And it feels really, really good. With this new moon in Scorpio – I’m setting intentions as I move into a new chapter in Bali, with our new PT company & work visas; daily green juices & freshly single – 1 year since arriving & life is feeling juicy, creative & loaded with potential. Took me awhile to get here. Strong visions come true. So much gratitude to everyone who has helped & supported us ✖

Team Alchemy: Kong, Made, Komo, Elena, James, Suki, Dewi, Ngurah, Komang

then Ngurah got caught hiding..

Oops, we forgot Wayan. Another photo shoot is due..

Very happy to be back to work….