BlogHide Resteemsfran.hardwicke (54)in women • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Here’s to strong women....As a woman in this world, I think it’s incredibly important to have inspiring women beside and behind you but also be an inspiration to other women. I am incredibly grateful to have and have had…fran.hardwicke (54)in mindset • 6 years agoChange in focus!Today has been a day of reading, writing and reflecting. Someone who I value immensely in my life and helps me put things in perspective, had said a number of times you’re only as good your next…fran.hardwicke (54)in photography • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Watching the world go byWatching the world, well Canberra, go by with a glass of wine. For all it’s faults and failings it’s not a bad place to be. Love this photo though. It makes me feel relaxed and at peace with life…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Trying to find calm in the chaosThe struggle is real. I want to give up. To quit life. To run away from everything and everyone I know. I’m trying to be strong but really, I’m struggling to keep my head above water. The one…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoLosing my sister has devastated me!!Yesterday I lost a shining light in my life. My youngest sister. She passed away in her sleep with my mum finding her, it looks as though it was a heart attack. Nat was wise beyond her 30 years…fran.hardwicke (54)in memories • 6 years agoMy hero!!My Grandma was, and still is, my hero! She lived her life in constant pain with debilitating arthritis but was still the most positive, upbeat person you would ever meet. I see so much of her in…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoTime to take a leap of faith??Randomly got a message from my sister the other day about entering a body transformation challenge. It completely took me by surprise - my sister and I haven’t really spoken for a while and it came…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoSaturday afternoon well spentDecided to go for a walk this afternoon instead of sitting on the couch, watching rubbish and eating. With the headphones in and some good tunes playing, my walk ended up being over 10kms. It…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoThe universe sending messages....The last few days I’ve been contemplating my future. I have so many ideas and aspirations but achieving them means taking risks and trying new things - something I’m not always great at doing…fran.hardwicke (54)in nature • 6 years agoOcean = happy placeI absolutely love the ocean and find being near it soothes my soul, helps me relax and puts it all into perspective. Sadly living in Canberra there’s no beach with the closest one being 2 hours…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoLittle black dress!So excited to fit in this little black dress once again! I only wore it once 15 years ago when I was 18 and then starting putting weight on and it soon became too tight for me. I know it’s only a…fran.hardwicke (54)in photography • 6 years agoAt a crossroadsI was walking back to my car last night and looked up to see this. I just thought there was so much beauty and symbolism in the photo. At the moment I feel like my life is at a crossroads. I…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoLife is like a song......For the first time since I joined the workforce 16 years ago, I was let go from my job earlier this week. It’s been a rough week. I’ve gone from tears, anger, depression, euphoria and back again a…fran.hardwicke (54)in photography • 6 years agoThis isn’t living...This photo sums up how much I’m over the 9-5 grind. There’s got to be more to life than sitting in traffic at 5.30pm on a Friday afternoon. This isn’t living, it’s conforming. It’s a death…fran.hardwicke (54)in thoughts • 6 years agoJust keep swimming....I’ve been brought up to believe that mental illness is not something you talk about and should be brushed under the rug and ignored at all costs. The problem is I’m struggling with my mental…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoA lot can change in a year.....Looking back on photos from 12 months, it’s hit me how much I’ve changed in 12 months! I’m not the best at giving myself credit or being proud of myself for where I’m at, I always tell myself I…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoA change is as good as a holiday....I feel as though a change is in the air! My gut is telling me I need to get out of my job, my issue being I don’t think it’s necessary my workplace that’s my issue now but rather the type of work…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoSo much love for good people!!Sometimes it’s hard to lose friends who you thought were going to be a part of your life for many years to come. Then you meet people who come into your life and mean so much more to you than the…fran.hardwicke (54)in weights • 6 years agoReady to lift!Yesterday I signed up for my second powerlifting competition. I’m so excited. Last year I was extremely brave and put myself out there to compete in my first competition. It definitely was a…fran.hardwicke (54)in life • 6 years agoThree years ago....Today I went to my cousin’s baby’s christening. So good to get dressed up after spending a good part of this week sick in bed. The dress I wore was significant in that I originally bought it to…
