Thoughtful Tuesday

When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. -Henry Ford

Things I Love Thursday

It’s a new month-ish and a new season full of new promise. I love Autumn- cozy jumpers, consuming copious mugs of the hot beverage of your choice and the spectacular show of colour and richness nature provides. Since its Thursday here’s a list of some other things I love this week.

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High on my list this week, well this…
‘Girls and women of the world, could we stop apologizing for wanting and eating food? Because this is one of the most ridiculous things that we do collectively as lady-people, and not only does it annoy the shit out of me personally, but it is also INCREDIBLY SAD. Could we stop feeling “guilty” for wanting an effing brownie? Or a plate of fries? Could we stop actively seeking permission from our friends to go ahead and “be bad” and order the cheesecake? Could we all just go ahead and order whatever it is that we feel like eating, instead of saying, “Oh, I feel like a pig, you guys are just getting salads”? Because—now I know this will come as a shock—WOMEN EAT. We get hungry. We get hungry for pizzas and Double Stuf Oreos and nachos and ice cream and giant French-toast breakfasts, and you know what? WE DON’T NEED TO FEEL BAD ABOUT THAT.’
— an excerpt from this beautiful article that everyone should read.

Oh and reader, I know I’m way behind the times but I have only just discovered the thing where if you Google any actor's name followed by 'bacon number', Google tells you how many degrees away from Kevin bacon they are. IS THERE ANYTHING IT CAN'T DO?

Also this text from one of my youthlings: “'then it's up to the judges to decide their fate' Dermot [the presenter & speaker of the aforementioned quote], chill babe - it's only xfactor, not the hunger games!”

Now is the time for me to go foraging for dinner, so it’s your turn to share your TILT list! What’s making your week that little bit sweeter reader?

Thoughtful Tuesday

I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me! -Dr. Seuss

Thoughtful Tuesday

If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again - Flavia Weedn

Wednesday Wonderings

When I was just a young boy my mother told me son
She said life is there for living and you’ve only got the one
For dreams can be hard or that’s what it seems
So hold onto your heart and then follow those dreams

So all the possibilities went racing through my head
Of all the things I’d like to do before I am dead
‘cos one day when I grow up I’ll do the job that’s best
And I won’t do data entry with a name tag on my chest

I don’t want a job in admin
I don’t want to earn sixteen grand a year
I don’t want a job in admin
You can take your job and stick it in your ear
(I Don't Wanna Work In Admin- Nick Helm)

The above is taken from a song by comedian Nick Helm and every time I hear it I find myself sympathising with the protagonist as much as chuckling along. I don’t want to work in admin, not that there’s anything wrong with that sort of job, it just isn’t my dream. It’s been a hard-won road to get this far and shows all the signs of continuing in that vein so sometimes, just sometimes though, I do contemplate chucking in my dreams for a 9-5 desk job that does what it says on the tin.

 After all, how do we trust what we are going after will be something in the end that we really want? Just get a job we’re told, be responsible – forget about loving it – love if it is stable and has good benefits.

Yesterday I was reminded that this year, inspired by an idea I saw on my beautiful friend Rach’s old blog, I had chosen a ‘word for my year’. The theory is that rather than have a huge list of resolutions and tasks you choose one word that will help guide you throughout the year. It was supposed to be a reminder to be more intentional about decisions and to focus on my hopes and aspirations, oops. The word I chose for 2012 was cultivate and I’ve realised that even if I forgot about it God didn’t- in so many ways it has been the perfect word for this year. I am changing and I’ve been challenged. That’s life we aren’t promised joy without pain, stepping out of our comfort zone is difficult and sometimes growth hurts but the old adage is true you’ll never know if you never try. A wise friend once told me “Wherever you end up, you try to make a go of it, but if it’s ultimately the wrong place for you, you can go elsewhere.”

Thus I'm going to keep trying and following the opportunities remembering that whatever the result- be it what I expected to happen, something greater than that or even a supreme failure that makes me think well I’m never doing that like that again- it’s okay. I don’t have to rush the process or be perfect (by other people’s standards or my own self-imposed ones) I just need to remind myself why I took this path and to keep trying.

What about you reader, what is your passion? Is there a career that has been calling to you your entire life? What is it?



Nb. I am aware there are those almost mythical beings who manage to do a job they enjoy and that gives them a steady income whilst still managing to indulge in their passions in their ‘spare’ time. Those people really rock at blooming where they are planted and if reader you are one of them please remember that- You rock!

Thoughtful Tuesday

Wherever we look upon this earth, the opportunities take shape within the problems.
 - Nelson A. Rockefeller

Thoughtful Tuesday

‘It’s impossible’ said pride. ‘It’s risky’ said experience. ‘It’s pointless’ said reason. ‘Give it a try’ whispered the heart. - Anonymous