Sunrise 20181230

As I had got the weekly video completed on Friday and started the New Year video yesterday, I thought I would have a restful Sunday.  But no such luck.  I started early this morning going out for pictures of the sunrise for the New Year video.

As well as completing and uploading the video I spent a lot of time sorting out volunteers.  Am very annoyed that Pierre’s volunteer had been in contact with one of them and hadn’t said anything to me.  Something to sort out tomorrow.  I also had to talk to one of my mentees – someone who wants to become Aurovilian.

I also had another volunteer turn up who was supposed to be with a friend, but he isn’t coming for several hours.  They wanted their own room but we don’t have one right now  so have given him the meeting room above my room for the time being.  I prefer it when people don’t arrive on a Sunday.

Sunset 20181229

Very glad I went to yoga this evening as my back is a lot better.  It was a nice restorative class.

The picture is one that goes at the beginning of the video that I started today.  It’s the first of a series of photos which gives the impression of a sunset.  I’m rather pleased with it as the original picture is not that good but I got it looking fine for the video.

Growing 20181228

I managed to get the weekly video finished and uploaded.  The picture is one I took to put in the video although I don’t think it made the final cut.  I continue to be amazed by how quickly bananas grow.  This one was planted only two days ago!

My back is really bad today and it feels as if the muscles are inflamed.  If I am still and then move it really hurts.

Misty morning 20181227

It was a very misty morning today.  So I rushed out with my camera to take what I hope are some moody pictures that I can put with music for the weekly video.  Just to make something a bit different.  I spent some time searching for some music and think I will try and fit the pictures to the music although usually I do it the other way around.  I recently saw a video where someone had done that rather successfully.

I love it when I find feathers, especially as this one was very bright and fresh.

From friends far away 20181226

I received this Chrismassy picture from a friend although with the flowers I presume it wasn’t taken at Christmas.

Had chats with all the family over WhatsApp which  was lovely.

Exhausted! 20181225

Have done two videos today, one for Buddha Garden and one for me to send to family and friends.  I am exhausted!

Had a lovely lunch at the Korean restaurant with Hong and Evelyn.  I enjoyed the food a lot although it had some very unusual smells around it.

This morning we dug holes, planted bananas and made bunds around the bananas.  I love this heart shaped bund that one of the volunteers made.

Christmas Celebration 20181224

Had a lovely time with Rajan at the Udavi School function which I think was based on the Christmas function they used to have at the Ashram School while Mother was alive.  There was a unique combination of ashram and Christmas music.  Though the students obviously struggled with some of the Christmas music. 

The Christmas tree and the lights were lovely and the students obviously liked getting their presents.