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Oh, dear. Life really does have a way of testing you sometimes, doesn't it? It's not all bad - Rufus and I are incredibly happy together, we have a roof over our heads, and I found a spaghetti squash at the farmer's market this weekend. I had a great, girly weekend while Rufus went away on a fishing trip/buck's weekend. On Friday morning, Caitlyn and I went boxing, then came home and cooked up a huge brunch feast. In the evening, we watched Pitch Perfect (yes, okay, I maybe enjoyed it a little bit), ate sushi, and drank rose.

On Saturday (after work) my high school best friend Kelly and I talked existentially (for, quite literally, hours), ate cheese, drank far too much wine, made nachos, watched Bridesmaids, and laughed until we cried. I miss that girl. On Sunday, we drank coffee and talked some more, went out for breakfast at The Annex, walked along the beach in the sunshine, and meandered around the farmers' market.

My new favourite lunch dish - garlicky kale and walnuts, with fried eggs on sourdough toast.

I took no weekend photos - I was far too busy having fun (and stuffing my face) - so I've gathered a few interesting links for you to peruse on this fine and dandy Tuesday.

• I like to crochet, I'm just incredibly impatient. I'd love to try this pattern. So cute!
• Kale? Goats Cheese? Wow, yes please. Once again, the Sprouted Kitchen wins my heart. (Take me back to South America!) 
• I'm trying to change my eating habits - to be more wholesome and nutritious, listen to my body and approach life more holistically. I have spent many-an-hour lately perusing Heidi Swanson's food blog, and this recipe is high on my to-make list. 
• This. Brooch. Keren, Kelly - I'm looking at you two.
• Rufus and I have a thing for otters - in that we adore them! I would love to add this egg cup to my collection.
• Speaking of travel, the wheels have been set in motion for our next trip! South East Asia, here we come! I am just so, damned, excited! I've always wanted to combine a holiday with some volunteer work, and this program caught my eye recently. If anyone knows of any reputable volunteer companies, please let me know!
• My Pinterest helps me to feel inspired when I get low sometimes - it paints a beautiful picture of what I'd like my life to look like. What I'm aiming towards. Do you have Pinterest? 

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While I wait and hope for life to get better, I'm trying to stay positive; give thanks for the weather (the much-needed rain yesterday followed by beautiful clear blue skies today), get organised for Uni, which goes back next week (Next week?! Seriously?!), water my garden and watch it slowly grow, keep my body moving and take deep breaths. 

How do you stay positive when life gets rough?