Day 7
Prompt 7
Look back and smile on perils past.
Sir Walter Scott
Week one is over, how do you feel ?
Capture with a photo
Layout prompt 1
Choose a photo from week 1 and use your Goals list for your journaling and a favourite quote. This is the first layout in your 52 week album!
Monday, 7 January 2008
Letter from Afghanistan.
Oh what a brilliant start to a dark and dismal morning!
I was feeling a bit 'empty nest' if you know what I mean, kids back at school, OH back at work, although my son is still at home recovering from his operation from the 20th December. (he'll be off for a couple of weeks more me thinks!)
So, you can imagine the smile on my face when a letter popped through the door, addressed to 'The Austin Family'. I didn't know who it was from, so just opened it to read as it was handwritten, to find this letter inside.
Before Christmas, one of the members of the ST forum, mentioned about service people over in Iraq and Afghanistan who, for one reason or another, don't get cards or parcels at all. She also mentioned about the Springers over there who were working, so... I set to work on three seperate parcels - one for a Male Service person, another for a Female service person, and another for the Working dogs out there. In them we placed christmas presents, and treats and toys for the dogs.. This letter was from the dog unit over there.
I really didn't expect to recieve anything back, and I feel quite humbled that they could take the time to write a letter to say thanks. We are now starting to gather a few bits to send over again, so if anyone wants anything sending, just get in touch. I did quite alot of bits for Charities in the run up to christmas, so this made it all the more special.. Here's the letter....
The main part of it reads:".... Just a quick note to thank you for the time and effort you took in putting together your parcel of goodies for our Military Working dogs.
I am delighted to report that only did they arrive in time but also in perfect condition. Myself and the handlers stored the parcels under our small, but perfectly formed, tree.
The fact that people at home are thinking not only of soldiers but of Military Animals is a brilliant boost to Moral and serves to increase our faith in the great British public.
Many thanks again for making christmas as normal as possible for us in Afghanistan this year.
Signed ................. Officer Commanding
I was feeling a bit 'empty nest' if you know what I mean, kids back at school, OH back at work, although my son is still at home recovering from his operation from the 20th December. (he'll be off for a couple of weeks more me thinks!)
So, you can imagine the smile on my face when a letter popped through the door, addressed to 'The Austin Family'. I didn't know who it was from, so just opened it to read as it was handwritten, to find this letter inside.
Before Christmas, one of the members of the ST forum, mentioned about service people over in Iraq and Afghanistan who, for one reason or another, don't get cards or parcels at all. She also mentioned about the Springers over there who were working, so... I set to work on three seperate parcels - one for a Male Service person, another for a Female service person, and another for the Working dogs out there. In them we placed christmas presents, and treats and toys for the dogs.. This letter was from the dog unit over there.
I really didn't expect to recieve anything back, and I feel quite humbled that they could take the time to write a letter to say thanks. We are now starting to gather a few bits to send over again, so if anyone wants anything sending, just get in touch. I did quite alot of bits for Charities in the run up to christmas, so this made it all the more special.. Here's the letter....
The main part of it reads:".... Just a quick note to thank you for the time and effort you took in putting together your parcel of goodies for our Military Working dogs.
I am delighted to report that only did they arrive in time but also in perfect condition. Myself and the handlers stored the parcels under our small, but perfectly formed, tree.
The fact that people at home are thinking not only of soldiers but of Military Animals is a brilliant boost to Moral and serves to increase our faith in the great British public.
Many thanks again for making christmas as normal as possible for us in Afghanistan this year.
Signed ................. Officer Commanding
Sunday, 6 January 2008
Day 6 of 365 day challenge
Wow time is going quick.. I didn't get around to doing the challenge over this weekend, but I'll try to keep up and get something up this week!
However.. for those keeping up with me - here's today's challenge.
Day 6
Prompt 6
Hold out your hands to feel the luxury of the sunbeams.
Helen Keller
Our hands tell us alot about the person we are, our occupations, age and life.
What do your hands say about you. Take note
See you tomorrow
LOL.. I was going to take a photo of my hands yesterday - you would have laughed!! They were covered in mud! So I thought I would tell you about my hands instead!
They were covered in mud for a reason.. I took Holly for a walk with her springer friends, Lucy and Meg.. upto the woods to find pine cones. All three of them love to chase and munch on pine cones - alot better for them than stones and sticks. But we had run out, so we went for a walk to find some, only it was a little muddy.. lol.. hence the muddy hands.
but generally my hands say alot about me really.
The shape of my hands is quite square, which apparantly indicates that I am quite creative - how true is that? I demonstrate for companies, doing card making, scrapbooking etc.. They are also covered in cuts and bruises.. The cuts - old and new - are originally from when I was hairdressing years and years ago (my original occupation!) and I cut my hands when cutting hair. In fact I still do at times! The newer cuts are generaly paper and scissor cuts.
The bruises are usually from me bumping them into something, or where Holly play fights and chews my hands - does this make me wierd if I say I like this??? She is just so adorable!!
Apart from these minor things, my hands aren't in too bad a condition! There is also a wedding ring and burn marks - showing my love for my hubby, and cooking for the family!
So.. that's today's post.. I think I am now all up to date!!!
However.. for those keeping up with me - here's today's challenge.
Day 6
Prompt 6
Hold out your hands to feel the luxury of the sunbeams.
Helen Keller
Our hands tell us alot about the person we are, our occupations, age and life.
What do your hands say about you. Take note
See you tomorrow
LOL.. I was going to take a photo of my hands yesterday - you would have laughed!! They were covered in mud! So I thought I would tell you about my hands instead!
They were covered in mud for a reason.. I took Holly for a walk with her springer friends, Lucy and Meg.. upto the woods to find pine cones. All three of them love to chase and munch on pine cones - alot better for them than stones and sticks. But we had run out, so we went for a walk to find some, only it was a little muddy.. lol.. hence the muddy hands.
but generally my hands say alot about me really.
The shape of my hands is quite square, which apparantly indicates that I am quite creative - how true is that? I demonstrate for companies, doing card making, scrapbooking etc.. They are also covered in cuts and bruises.. The cuts - old and new - are originally from when I was hairdressing years and years ago (my original occupation!) and I cut my hands when cutting hair. In fact I still do at times! The newer cuts are generaly paper and scissor cuts.
The bruises are usually from me bumping them into something, or where Holly play fights and chews my hands - does this make me wierd if I say I like this??? She is just so adorable!!
Apart from these minor things, my hands aren't in too bad a condition! There is also a wedding ring and burn marks - showing my love for my hubby, and cooking for the family!
So.. that's today's post.. I think I am now all up to date!!!
Saturday, 5 January 2008
Challenge Day 5 = Trying to keep up...
... but I've had a really busy day today, so no chance.. still! Uploading the challenge for today, and will get them done when I get chance.
Day 5
Prompt 5
"I am beautiful no matter what they say"
Christine Aguilera
Lets get up close and personal.
How do you feel about the person you are, insde and out?
See you tomorrow
Oh now that is a million dollar question! Probably best not listening to me waffle on about what I think, but ask others what they think.. lol..
On the outside, it seems I am rather larger than life, and could do with losing a few pounds to get to the real me, but I don't mind being on the cuddly side.. I'm used to it.. and I like to think that people take me as they find me, not make their minds up on what I look like.
At times I can be a little bit on the awkward side, argumentative, picky, grumpy, miserable.. but on the plus side, I can be quite funny, cheerful, happy to help anyone I can, thoughtful, loving and a friend in a million! I'm pleased to say the awkward side only comes out every so often - usually at 'that' time of the month!
So that's me.. inside and out.. what about you?
Day 5
Prompt 5
"I am beautiful no matter what they say"
Christine Aguilera
Lets get up close and personal.
How do you feel about the person you are, insde and out?
See you tomorrow
Oh now that is a million dollar question! Probably best not listening to me waffle on about what I think, but ask others what they think.. lol..
On the outside, it seems I am rather larger than life, and could do with losing a few pounds to get to the real me, but I don't mind being on the cuddly side.. I'm used to it.. and I like to think that people take me as they find me, not make their minds up on what I look like.
At times I can be a little bit on the awkward side, argumentative, picky, grumpy, miserable.. but on the plus side, I can be quite funny, cheerful, happy to help anyone I can, thoughtful, loving and a friend in a million! I'm pleased to say the awkward side only comes out every so often - usually at 'that' time of the month!
So that's me.. inside and out.. what about you?
Friday, 4 January 2008
See,...... I told you!
My brain is completely frazzled! I have just spent the last half hour wondering why my posts are not showing!
HAHAHAHAHA..
I'm pasting the bit for the challenges in orange, so changed the text colour, then changed it back to black to change my reply... lol.. the background's black.. the writing's black.. how stupid am I! Took me a while to get there.. but now my post is up and readable! lol..
HAHAHAHAHA..
I'm pasting the bit for the challenges in orange, so changed the text colour, then changed it back to black to change my reply... lol.. the background's black.. the writing's black.. how stupid am I! Took me a while to get there.. but now my post is up and readable! lol..
365 Day Challenge - Day four
Day Four
"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are"
Mary Jean Irion
Record a normal, daily routine, take note!
See you tomorrow
Mmmm.... gonna have to think about this one.. so will be back later to upload! All this cryptic stuff is frazzling my brain! lol..
"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are"
Mary Jean Irion
Record a normal, daily routine, take note!
See you tomorrow
Mmmm.... gonna have to think about this one.. so will be back later to upload! All this cryptic stuff is frazzling my brain! lol..
Thursday, 3 January 2008
Inspiration Station!!! What a fab idea!
Check this out!
I came across it today.. not sure from where/who's blog now., but thought I would post the link.. I think - as my shed needs a clear out - that I'm going to make room to do this. It's a brilliant idea!
I came across it today.. not sure from where/who's blog now., but thought I would post the link.. I think - as my shed needs a clear out - that I'm going to make room to do this. It's a brilliant idea!
Aren't I doing well?? Day 3!
Day 3
Prompt 3
"Life is too short and too amazing to spend time worring about imperfection "
Ali Edwards
Grab your camera and click, dont worry about the imperfections! Use todays quote for both your photo and journalling prompt.
See you tomorrow
I think the journalling will be kept secret for this one.. lol.. but thought I'd share some imperfect photos.. lol.. I really do try to take photos of Holly that look all pwetty.. because she is sooooo lovely.. But!! Have you ever tried to take a photo that's in focus, of the dot that's running around you at 100mph?? Mmm.. it's not that easy! So, I have lots of these sortsa photos, and lots of really nice ones, from where she relaxes after a hard day's running.. lol..
Prompt 3
"Life is too short and too amazing to spend time worring about imperfection "
Ali Edwards
Grab your camera and click, dont worry about the imperfections! Use todays quote for both your photo and journalling prompt.
See you tomorrow
I think the journalling will be kept secret for this one.. lol.. but thought I'd share some imperfect photos.. lol.. I really do try to take photos of Holly that look all pwetty.. because she is sooooo lovely.. But!! Have you ever tried to take a photo that's in focus, of the dot that's running around you at 100mph?? Mmm.. it's not that easy! So, I have lots of these sortsa photos, and lots of really nice ones, from where she relaxes after a hard day's running.. lol..
365 Day Challenge - Day Two.
Prompt 2
"I´m gonna make a change,
For once in my life
It´s gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right
I'm starting with the man in the mirror"
Micheal Jackson
Grab your notebook at some point today and journal your feelings, or with just one word that sums up the day for you! Check out Ali Edwards blog for a "Word for 2008".
Mmmm.. a word for 2008? Blimey!
I think it's going to have to be a choice of three here! I was never one for making my mind up!
So GROWTH, SHRINK and PERSEVERE here we come.
I chose these two words because I need to start planning my 2008.. I always just plod along doing the same things, pushing for work, then if it all doesn't go to plan I leave it alone and back off a little... I really don't need to keep doing this, because in reality, it's my lack of self confidence that does this! So.... growth and persevere could be one of the same I guess! Growth in the professional side and persevere in everything!
SHRINK - now why did I choose this one? Obvious one really.. New Years Resolution time! I know I was built for comfort and not speed, but I still could do with shedding a few pounds! Quite a few actually! And of course the normal one with crafters... I need to have a clear out! I desperately need to acquire some extra room in the craft shed! I'm overloading!!! No where to put anything and it looks a mess... any helpers?
So.. that's my three words for this year.. what's yours? Leave a link to your blog so we can all nag each other through 2008!
"I´m gonna make a change,
For once in my life
It´s gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right
I'm starting with the man in the mirror"
Micheal Jackson
Grab your notebook at some point today and journal your feelings, or with just one word that sums up the day for you! Check out Ali Edwards blog for a "Word for 2008".
Mmmm.. a word for 2008? Blimey!
I think it's going to have to be a choice of three here! I was never one for making my mind up!
So GROWTH, SHRINK and PERSEVERE here we come.
I chose these two words because I need to start planning my 2008.. I always just plod along doing the same things, pushing for work, then if it all doesn't go to plan I leave it alone and back off a little... I really don't need to keep doing this, because in reality, it's my lack of self confidence that does this! So.... growth and persevere could be one of the same I guess! Growth in the professional side and persevere in everything!
SHRINK - now why did I choose this one? Obvious one really.. New Years Resolution time! I know I was built for comfort and not speed, but I still could do with shedding a few pounds! Quite a few actually! And of course the normal one with crafters... I need to have a clear out! I desperately need to acquire some extra room in the craft shed! I'm overloading!!! No where to put anything and it looks a mess... any helpers?
So.. that's my three words for this year.. what's yours? Leave a link to your blog so we can all nag each other through 2008!
Wednesday, 2 January 2008
365 day Challenge!
Ooooh I always wondered why I loved looking around the blogs! There's always something new.. and today on Emma's blog there was a new post about this challenge. Check it out!!
Prompt 1
"A day without laughter is a day wasted" - Charles Chaplain
"A day without laughter is a day wasted" - Charles Chaplain
So here's my attempt at this one.. we were out walking with Holly.. just a bit of a daft photo, but then my eldest daughter always brings out the worst of me! (how can she not wearing these hats!)
Lets start the year with laughter
Journaling Prompt 1
I want you to write a list of Goals for 2008, nothing to unachievable, just a list of maybe 10 things you would like to do this year. If you want to go into more detail, why not try writing a Mission Statement, Stacey Julian has a free download here as an example. Use your note book to write your 10 Goals .
I want you to write a list of Goals for 2008, nothing to unachievable, just a list of maybe 10 things you would like to do this year. If you want to go into more detail, why not try writing a Mission Statement, Stacey Julian has a free download here as an example. Use your note book to write your 10 Goals .
My top ten:
1. Get more organised in my craft shed - clear out the clutter
2. To scrapbook my photos at least once a week!
3. Not to worry about things so much.
4. To spend less time on the computer!
5. To go to see my 'Sis' in Canada.
6. To holiday more often on my weekends off.
7. To stop taking 'snapshots' and take proper photos again.
8. To remember birthdays and special occasions.
9. To stop faffing and DO something!
10. To achieve everything I planned to do and didn't in 2007!
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