The Chronicles of Organised Chaos

Greetings!

It was my birthday yesterday; as far as birthdays go, this one was mediocre. I missed my friends, I missed my family.

There are a few things that I have been meaning to get to on this blog, some big events that have transpired and a whole lot of little ones.
Baby steps. We'll start on a topic that I have no experience in and yet I will say my piece; if nothing else it will prove entertaining in a few years time- should I ever breed.

Parenthood.

I attended a four year olds' birthday today, it was meant to be an outside pool party, there was a huge intimidating jumping castle (I've always been weary of those things), great kid snacks and also a whole lot of rain. Literally, a huge damper on the plans.
Due to the weather a whole lot of his little friends just didn't attend, which i thought was rather rude. Being an unattached big person at the event i had the opportunity to observe the other adults, i saw the tired eyes, the perfectly packed party packs on the welcoming table, a newly divorced mom who still smiled when every single person brought up her failed marriage (yes... it was meant to show concern, it just was not great timing).
I also saw a whole lot of mess, clothes, towels, and wet kids everywhere.
A mother carrying her 5 month old baby was gathering her other child's wake of destruction; she looked up at me and said "organised chaos" and continued gathering up clothing.

Organised Chaos. A perfect summary of the role that is parenting.

Nine

I miss you

Three words,
 that cannot begin to summarise
the workings of a mind.
dreams about your hands,
soft, gentle, caressing.
Your mouth, and mine.
Touch.
Taste.
The embrace of a thousand years,
or is it nine?
that belongs to you.
all this,
and all I can whisper is,

I miss you.

Who is Ariel?

Greetings Internet.

Having recently taken to journaling again, I had the thought that perhaps I should also throw titbits of my tiny but charmed existence out into the great faceless abyss that is the Internet, partly for posterity's sake but mainly for that little kick I can have from saying I have a blog...that I write stuff on.

I am the first born of my mothers children, I have two younger brothers, who are pretty much just as freaktastic as I am, with the added benefit of having me as a sister. We were all born in Durban, South Africa.


                                

I currently live in Johannesburg, South Africa. I teach a Japanese Abacus Maths System in a myriad of schools; I'm also involved in an unschooling/homeschooling support centre.
My work is very fulfilling, exciting and extremely fun. I often marvel at how fortunate I have been to be working in the field I am and with the amazing people that I work with too.

I have two housemates, who also happen to be my best female friends on the planet. We have fun, the past few months have been more chilled since we were all recovering (or enjoying and are now recovering from) failed romantic ventures. I'm really looking forward to this Festive Season (yay for Summer School Holidays!!!).

I think that is a sufficient post for today, not to enthralling, it is however a beginning. Every good story has to have a beginning.

Looking forward to writing this story together with you!

Peace to you all,  Ariel.

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