As for my week ON the blockchain, I got really stuck into my INKtober mandala - which I am absolutely LOVING doing! The rest of my content was pretty reflective and whilst I am not entirely sure where the inspiration came from, my mind gravitated toward life "in the now". Oh, and before I get to those posts - I wanted to make mention of last night... I was actually in bed already (it was already 1am) but I caught wind of the "pimp your post" show starting in THE RAMBLE SERVER which is hosted by @shadowspub.

I have never joined it before and whilst the name is relatively self-explanatory, I was not really paying attention and went and added myself to the queue to speak about a post which I thought deserved some attention. Well, lol - I was suddenly "up" and I was like "say what now?!" hahaha - I was really caught with my pants down - well actually I didn't have... nevermind hahaha!!! I had to scramble downstairs and put my laptop back on because I had my son and the puppy in bed with me so I could not very well speak there lol. I am RATHER shy actually and I HATE "public speaking", so I really threw myself into the deep end on that one, but I will say that despite the fact that I felt like a deer in headlights and that I had been run over by a bus this morning for getting to bed after 2am, it was TOTALLY worth it! It was a GREAT show, loads of lively convo - great content shared and just a really nice vibe! - So, if you are like the hermit that I am and have not checked it out - I suggest you do. :) As for my personal activity... here goes:

Deliciously Sticky Pork Kassler Chops with Salsa Salad Fried Basmati Rice - #showcase-sunday

_{Every now and then I get a bee in my bonnet for pork Kassler chops, but I get really tired of serving it with the same tired sides, plus I always have to consider sides that my little man will enjoy. The entire plate turned out fabulously, and all the flavours complimented one another perfectly. The chops are incredibly simple to do...}

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The WONDERLAND of your SOUL!

_{Are our bodies merely vessels comprised of skin and bone with which we “randomly” roam, or are they symbolic representations of our soul? I am inclined to lean toward the latter. Yes, we leave it all behind when we “depart” but does that make our physical / materialistic expression / demonstration during our “living years” any less worth-filled? - I don’t think so.}

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The Prompted Mandala - #inktober (Days 9 - 15)

_{I have been having so much fun creating this mandala for INKtober. When I started it, I really didn't take much time to consider just how big it would be at the end of the day lol - I was just like oh, I am going to do a mandala - awesome! and grabbed one of Jude's old school nature study books, a ball point pen and started drawing. haha For those that missed my first post (Days 1 - 8)... here is a little bit of background as to the what and why...}

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Lost Life Skills...

_{Educating your children is not just about what gets taught at school. In fact, I think that in many respects, the subjects and subject matter that is taught in the classroom is probably of the least value when it comes to practical implementation in “real life”. I mean I can honestly not think of ONE single solitary occasion in my 39 years of living, where I have needed any knowledge on algebra… Now, I do understand that this is a broad generalization, but you catch my drift.}

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Cultivating Compassion...

_{We live in a world – a very different world – A world where children and people in general are rambling around with so many darn “problems”, you would think that we would all realise the absolutely dire need for more compassion, respect, and general acceptance in society - but sadly this does not seem to be the case. Sometimes, people truly can be so very unkind to others, often not even considering the consequences and damage that their glibly delivered words may have on the recipient.}

As for all the other amazing peeps on the Steem network, I came across a few gems this week which I will share with you now - if the post curation period has expired by the time you read them then please consider checking out some of that authors other content.

Life skills

By @nurseanne84

_{When I was a kid, I was innately curious. I wanted to learn how to do basic household chores like washing the dishes, helping prepare the food, cleaning the house, doing ordinary things. But my mom would always tell me that I am inefficient and too young.She felt the need for me to focus more on my studies because, she thought that it would really help me on with my life.}

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How it feels to be on trending page....

By @priyanarc

_{For the last 2 days, I was in a dilemma whether I should write this post or not. Because, whatever I have seen, I feel fear, afraid now before writing anything. I wish I could express my fear with you guys, it's really weird.}

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When I Grow Up

By @dandays

I’m still doing that thing I’ve been telling you I’m doing at the beginning of each of my past several articles. I’m clearing out notes in my notepad by telling you about them instead of just writing them down and then never doing anything with it.

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Homeschooling With Teenagers

By @freedomtowrite

_{Before we launch deeply into what it means to change with the tides of our children, let's take a brief moment of silence for the days of finger paints, never having enough Elmer's glue, singing the ABC's and praying that your kids will be able to read well enough to pass a driver's ed test one day. Then take a deep breath of appreciation.}

It has been a relaxed, but really great week! And not to boast or anything ;) but I am looking forward to another four day weekend... so CHEERS to that!!!! Here's wishing you all a fantabulous weekend, whatever you get up to! See you all on Sunday! - Or maybe tomorrow, if I am bored and decide to write LOL :)

LOVE YOU ALL LONG TIME!

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Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx
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