How is everyone? Just wanted to take time out to wish everyone all the very best for a very safe and Happy Easter at Home. Whilst we are all #stayinghome the office will be closed over the Easter Long weekend as we are taking time out to spend virtual online time with family and friends, rest assured we will be back on deck on Tuesday 14 April to assist you with your real estate needs.

If you require urgent attention with a property you are leasing please text 0418 410 498 for assistance.

Stay safe and healthy over the Easter break, thank you for your continued support and whatever you may find yourself doing this Easter, have a fabulous long weekend and I trust the Easter Bunny is good to you.

Rachael 🐰🏡🐣

#stayhome #HappyEaster #EasterBunny #longweekend #COVID-19

Whether you are looking at attending yourself or in support of a friend, family member or local community, watching the Mardi Gras Parade or streaming live no matter what side of the fence you sit can be a lot of fun.  A couple of things you need to know about Mardi Gras…

When Is the Mardi Gras?

Sydney Mardi Gras is celebrating 42 years with one of the most colourful and creative parades to attend this year being held on 29th February, 2020.

Who is performing at Mardi Gras?

The year’s Mardi Gras Party is set to have one of the most diverse line-ups yet, featuring a slew of local and international DJs including:  we will see performances from special guest, UK artist Sam Smith at the afterparty, with Dua Lipa, Kesha and Brazilian drag star Pablo Vittar, Dolly Diamond.

source:  https://www.mardigras.org.au/events/party

What is the theme of Mardi Gras 2020?  

“The theme for Mardi Gras 2020 is… WHAT MATTERS! Mardi Gras started in the spirit of protest, and it is in that spirit we want you to tell us WHAT MATTERS! We’ve come so far, and we know there’s so much further to go together. ” Source: https://www.mardigras.org.au/what-matters

Mardi Gras is an opportunity for all of us to shine, express who we are and be a beacon of LGBTQI pride for those among us who are still finding the strength to be who they are. So don’t let fear hold us back – take risks, be strong, courageous, and be proud and let’s all come together at Mardi Gras 2020 and celebrate What Matters.

Produced with SBS and featuring many members of our LGBQI communities, watch our 2020 Mardi Gras theme video below:”

source:  https://www.mardigras.org.au/what-matters

Rachael’s Top Tips for Best Vantage Points

1/ Like in real estate Location, Location, Location is key! So plan to arrive early to get the best vantage spot.
2/ When buying a home you want to know the local amenities and facilities available, so ensure you know your go to places to purchase food and water, and toilet stops for the night.
3/Spending long days searching for that perfect home, nobody wants to get “Hangry” in the process, so ensure you carry water and snacks just in case you cannot find a vendor in time, your friends will love you for it.
4/ Similar to our open homes where we want to ensure the safety of our attendees, therefore keep an eye on your friends and belongings and stay together to have a safe and enjoyable night out. Carry only the essentials and avoid bulky items.
5/ Like wandering the streets for hours for the perfect home, it is a must to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, dress for the Mardi Gras Event and weather forecast.

A couple of other things you need to know about Mardi Gras…

What is Mardi Gras?

And whether you are up for a party or not The City of Sydney certainly knows how to host one of the best parties of the year! Bursting into life with a full calendar of special and annual signature events that celebrate all things rainbow attracting approximately 20,000 local, interstate and international visitors, providing them with an experience that cultivates a sense of culture and community which equally commemorates the vibrant history of Mardi Gras since inception by the 78ers.

 Want to watch Mardi Gras Sydney 2020?

You can take advantage of a roadside possie along Oxford Street leading up to Taylor Square. A couple of other venues you could visit as you follow the parade up Oxford Street are Beresford Hotel,  Stonewall Hotel  Open from 5 p.m. and tickets start from $22, The Oxford Hotel – Open from 10 a.m. with entertainment from 7 p.m., The Colombian Hotel – Open from 9 a.m., The Courthouse Hotel – Open all day. The Flinders – Doors open from 4pm and DJ’s from 10 p.m.,  VIP Viewing – Sideshow – Flinders St, Darlinghurst  7pm – 11pm, From $61 + booking fees, Wheelchair Accessible.

What to wear to Mardi Gras 2020?

The great thing about Mardi Gras as you can dress in whatever you like, but most importantly, simply be yourself.

Is the Mardi Gras on TV?

Yes, it will be streamed live from 7pm on Facebook and SBS Demand and if you can’t make it on the night, it will also be broadcast on SBS Demand – Saturday 29th February at 7:30pm with all our favourite hosts including Joel Creasey, Courtney Act, Narelda Jacobs and Zoë Coombs Marr for our special Mardi Gras broadcast, including hilarious Mardi Gras commentary, a behind the scenes look at the parade and insightful stories that delve deeper into the issues faced by the LGBT+ community.”

Source Online: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/where-to-watch-the-2020-sydney-mardi-gras-parade

“2020 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the world’s largest and most high profile LGBTIQ+ celebrations. Having started as a civil rights protest in 1978, Mardi Gras has grown into an opportunity to celebrate diversity, equality, inclusion and pride on a global scale.

Following previous’s historic same-sex marriage vote, this year’s Mardi Gras will be a celebration of how far the LGBTIQ+ communities and their allies have come in the last 42 years, as well as a reflection on the community’s hopes for the future.

The television broadcast will feature the best and brightest floats and costumes in the parade, interviews with special guest and celebrities.”

Online source: https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/02/2020-sydney-gay-lesbian-mardi-gras-guide.html

Whatever you find yourself doing this weekend, Happy Mardi Gras!

Rachael 🌈

And what we can do to change that…

According to a U.S. News & World Report, a reported 80% of people who make New Year Resolutions apparently had given up by the end of January before even coming close to reaching their resolution.

And you know what is even more interesting, the old school of thought was it took 21 days to form a habit and change our ways. New research published in the European Journal of Social Psychology by Phillippa Lally Health Psychology Researcher at University College London said not so, and the true timeline is that it takes approximately twice as long as that to form a habit. 66 days long to form a new habit – therefore we are always going to be chasing unicorns and rainbows unless we turn the tide on this debate.

Solution…

I think we often overestimate what we as people can achieve in an hour, a day or even a week in comparison to what we can achieve in a year, 3 years or even 5 years.

Over the years, I have come to realise as much as we want, not every day can be filled with rainbows and unicorns, we need to pace ourselves. Therefore, I compiled a list of life thoughts (as listed below) and what I found help me move through each year with more of a spring in my step, and I hope you too find some inspiration in these quotes too.

My suggestion is you use one point per week, and focus simply on this thought, or transform the quote to life practice, whatever that may look like for you.

I would love to hear the new opportunities that you discover as a result. Email me at rachael@rachaelgoldsworthy.com.au or call my office on (02) 45779964, please let me know if you need anything, always happy to help.

All the best for a Powerful New Decade.

Rachael’s 52 Tips for a Powerful New Decade – 2020

1. Realise that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra classes, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
2. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. While you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
3. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. If you have to, buy a lock.
4. Buy a TIVO or similar recording device and record your late-night shows… get more sleep.
5. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, “My intention today is to __________.”
6. Live with the 3 E’s – Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.
7. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did in 2019.
8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants. Eat fewer highly processed foods.
11. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
12. Clear your clutter from your house, car, office desk and let new energy flow into your life.
13. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.
14. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
15. Smile and laugh more.
16. Acknowledge that life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
17. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone, make amends and enjoy life together.
18. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
19. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
20. Make peace with your past, so it won’t spoil the present.
21. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
22. Burn candles, use the nice sheets and wear good lingerie, use the good cutlery and crockery sets. Don’t save them for a special occasion. Today is special.
23. No-one is in charge of your happiness except you.
24. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years will this matter?”
25. Forgive everyone everything.
26. What other people think of you is none of your business.
27. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
28. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
29. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch.
30. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
31. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
32. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
33. Call your Mother and Father often, it might just make their day.
34. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: “I am thankful for __________.” “Today I accomplished _________.”
35. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
36. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
37. Be the world that you would like to live in.
38. Dr Seuss was ahead of his time “Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind”.
39. No-one who gave their best ever regretted it.
40. Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway.
41. Talk less, listen more.
42. Follow your intuition. It is usually right.
43. The early bird catches the worm so early to bed, early to rise.
44. Spend less than you earn.
45. Never worry about the future. It will come soon enough.
46. In the end, it is not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.
47. You never know which day is going to be your last. Make the most of everyone you are given.
48. Live as if you only have today, dream as if you have forever.
49. Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disneyland and you certainly don’t want a fast pass.
50. After the curtain was pulled back, the greatest potential to find courage, heart, understanding & home, must come from within more than some magnificent want waved upon you – The Wizard of Oz
51. It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in life that matters most.
52. Remember, the best is yet to come.