Three cheers for coffee

Don't Look Back in Anger. Some people say never look back. I say, do look back but follow the wise words of Oasis. Don't look back in anger. There is a massive difference between the two. It's ok to look back, now and again. It can be soothing, like a comfort blanket. Even though sad things happened, they are past tense and you don't have the fear of the unknown  because it is all known. Your past made you you. Some people may not wish to look back at all. The today and tomorrow are more for them. At the moment, revisiting the past and reliving events is really helping me. It's lovely remembering people and places from my youth and having 'remember when' conversations with people who I've shared different parts of my life with. It is about having stories and funny anecdotes, not about the material things. I find I'm being reminded of things and people by a smell or a saying. Perfume is a massive memory booster. I loved bu

Nothing compares to you This quote is so true and it is definitely suited to the modern age of consumerism we live in. We are all guilty of falling into the trap of comparing ourselves with others and counting how many sprinkles are on their ice cream, when what's important is how many are on your own! And where does comparing ourselves to others? Like the next quote says, it gets us nowhere. Soon as you let go comparing with others, you do feel happier. I must admit that this is easier said than done! We are different, on our own journeys in life. We've all started at different points and times, so again, why compare with what someone has achieved when they may have had two extra years doing it! It's fab thar we are all originals; all masterpieces in our own rights. We don't all peak at the same time. Like the quote says, we all have our own time to shine. It is a human trait to compare and even though it is great to have a bit of friendly co

Stay curious! Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it definitely does us humans good! Especially our children! It's such a huge part of learning. Even for adults; we are continually learning! It's fab to think there are still things out ready to be found, to be learned and to be shared. I've learned many things from teaching but one of the best lessons I've learned, is to learn through having fun. We remember things when we have had fun learning them. And our concentration is much more focused if we have enjoyed it, and been interested in what we are learning about. As children learning, we are continually learning by asking questions and delving deeper. But why this and why that? As adults, we still need to be asking questions, still learning. We've all got curious minds. They don't just stop when we leave school or college. I've recently started writing again and for some of my blogs, I've enjoyed researching certain subjects.

A breath of fresh air. I absolutely love this quote. It says so much in so few words. You can't beat getting out there in all weathers, getting those cobwebs blown away! I am very lucky to know a lot of folk too, who are breaths of fresh air and a hour chatting and laughing with them definitely leaves me feeling refreshed! It's true. You see life not only through your lens, but the lenses of those people you spend the most time with. You swap ideas and opinions about the world and you have such an influence on each other. Spend your time, and your energies wisely! I have recently fallen back in love with the great outdoors. I can feel the difference it has made to me, opening up to the powerful vibes of nature. As I sit and write this blog, the sun is shining and I can hear the wind blowing through the tree we are so lucky to have right next to our house. When I am feeling a little bleurgh moment coming on, as soon as I can, I go outdoors! I love to feel th