Taking a moment
enjoying the gentle breeze
absorbing the sun's het
basking in the light
birds chirping
trees rustling
calm river Foyle
reflecting
liquid gold crops
rays
Blessed
Simone Coetser
21 May 2014
Creative Commons
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Reflective Poetry # 1
Taking a moment
enjoying the gentle breeze
absorbing the sun's het
basking in the light
birds chirping
trees rustling
calm river Foyle
reflecting
liquid gold crops
rays
Blessed
Simone Coetser
21 May 2014
Creative Commons
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Mutterings # 1
- Warning :: danger, red, caution
- Resume :: here we go again
- Meeting :: of two minds
- Squares :: caramel
- Alternate :: rock
- Prison :: Break
- Swamp :: Florida
- Games :: galore
- Months :: of the year
- Share :: alike
Walking the Gransha Woodland
This is small patch of space between a hospital area and my daughter's school (Oakgrove Integrated College).
Its a dog walkers haven. There were also lots of runners using it as part of the training route.......
Its amazing how full of life it was ans yet so peacful at the same time. The trees and bushes were teaming with bird and insect life.
Its a dog walkers haven. There were also lots of runners using it as part of the training route.......
Its amazing how full of life it was ans yet so peacful at the same time. The trees and bushes were teaming with bird and insect life.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Connection
Its been a great few days because I have been able to reconnect with some friends and family.
I also have the promise and the potential to make some new connections in the community in which I now live.
The one thing that keeps me going is to have a plan then to work it, adapt it and move it forward. But I am also learning that just being still in the moment with no plan is possible. I thought that I was getting stuck in that moment....maybe getting lost.......but the connection I had on Skype, on the telephone, int he community walk, at work, at eh slimming club have alll been little stings pulling up and helping me forward.
I also have the promise and the potential to make some new connections in the community in which I now live.
The one thing that keeps me going is to have a plan then to work it, adapt it and move it forward. But I am also learning that just being still in the moment with no plan is possible. I thought that I was getting stuck in that moment....maybe getting lost.......but the connection I had on Skype, on the telephone, int he community walk, at work, at eh slimming club have alll been little stings pulling up and helping me forward.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Sunday Matters
What are you doing
today?
I have reconnected in a meaningful way with friends in South Africa and Dublin via Skype and Facebook.
Plan to have a long chat with my mom, a good brunch with my family and then go on a Community walk with the Prehen Historical society.......
Some where in the midst of this i must get washing, ironing, online grocery shopping and a bit cleaning done...........
Camera ready, blog post done...... let the day continue :)
today?
I have reconnected in a meaningful way with friends in South Africa and Dublin via Skype and Facebook.Plan to have a long chat with my mom, a good brunch with my family and then go on a Community walk with the Prehen Historical society.......
Some where in the midst of this i must get washing, ironing, online grocery shopping and a bit cleaning done...........
Camera ready, blog post done...... let the day continue :)
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Sunday, May 04, 2014
Inner Excavation
I have startd reading a book, making some lifestyle changes and this is motivating me to start blogging again....
I look a the cover photo of this blog and realise that I have not changed it for about 6 and half years!!!! Does that mean I have been in a cacoon state for that long?? I don't really want to analyse that for too deeply...,.that might just make me stumble in my journey..,
The e-book is Inner Excavation by Liz Lamreax..,..taken out of NI library using Overdrive Media.
Also listening to a book Called The Depression Diet Book by Theresa Cheung
Attending Slimming World Club
Considering doing a podcast project (been in pregnant state for a few months now)
Got my camera and new walking shoes
Now all I need is community...................
I look a the cover photo of this blog and realise that I have not changed it for about 6 and half years!!!! Does that mean I have been in a cacoon state for that long?? I don't really want to analyse that for too deeply...,.that might just make me stumble in my journey..,
The e-book is Inner Excavation by Liz Lamreax..,..taken out of NI library using Overdrive Media.
Also listening to a book Called The Depression Diet Book by Theresa Cheung
Attending Slimming World Club
Considering doing a podcast project (been in pregnant state for a few months now)
Got my camera and new walking shoes
Now all I need is community...................
Friday, November 01, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Friday, January 04, 2013
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Anti-Bullying Northern Ireland Campaign
The Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF)
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Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF) has a membership of over
twenty regional statutory and voluntary organisations all acting
together to end bullying of children and young people. It is hosted by
the National Children's Bureau NI.
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Sunday, November 04, 2012
Psycoanalystical Mutterings
- Throne ::series filmed in Nothern Ireland - Game of Thrones
- Adorable ::kittens
- Corner ::Shop
- Others ::different, acceptance
- Chilling ::cold, scary, hanging out
- Spied ::saw
- Limitless :: joy
- Passion ::of Christ
- Hugely ::...........................
- Devious ::plan
Friday, November 02, 2012
Friday, October 05, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Back Pain
I winder what causes back spasm. People are telling me its my body adjusting to exercise - I did the exercise on Tuesday and got he spasm and pain Saturday - that explanation does not make sense to me.
Use the electric blanket to help withe pain at night and just taken paracetemol. Done some stretches and yoga type exercise now I think I will give this self reflexology a go........
How to Relieve Back Pain Through Reflexology: 5 steps
Use the electric blanket to help withe pain at night and just taken paracetemol. Done some stretches and yoga type exercise now I think I will give this self reflexology a go........
How to Relieve Back Pain Through Reflexology: 5 steps
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Muttering Unconciously
I say ... and you think ... ?
- Vision :: the big picture, 20/20
- Throne :: room, Game of Thrones
- Streaming :: live, Shine FM radio
- Framed :: for a crime, hanging picture
- Unrealistic :: most dreams
- Insecure :: Pride
- Traffic :: lights, camera, robots
- Punch :: and Judy, bowl
- Pile :: poop
- Movie :: ......
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Contemplation
I have wondered for a while why keep this blog online despite have written anything really meaning for a long time.
Its a part of me that I don't want to let go. Like the box of letters or keepsakes you move with. Each time you move you go through the box, you laugh, you cry and you just can't let go. You think maybe there will be something in hear you might need if ever write your own memoirs or you might want to pass on to your child or even to historians. Its a time capsule. Even though you have not added much more you just might need to sometime in the future........
Its a part of me that I don't want to let go. Like the box of letters or keepsakes you move with. Each time you move you go through the box, you laugh, you cry and you just can't let go. You think maybe there will be something in hear you might need if ever write your own memoirs or you might want to pass on to your child or even to historians. Its a time capsule. Even though you have not added much more you just might need to sometime in the future........
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Unconscious Mutterings
I say ... and you think ... ?
- Owner :: Boss
- Impressive :: admire
- Compute :: calculate
- Choked :: smoke
- Sarcastic :: uncalled for
- Wink :: mischievous
- Sheer :: silk, material
- Technical :: complicated
- Laundry :: endless
- Word game :: fun
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Welcome To The Queen's Meme
Welcome To The Queen's Meme
7 Royal Questions on Tuesday
Procrastination: The art of putting things off. I call it an "art" because it rears its ugly head in my life on a daily basis. Did you notice that I am writing this meme at 7:50 PM??? I rest my case.
1. Have you ever procrastinated about something that had life or death consequences?
Does losing weight and not exercising count? Then the answer is says.
2. What is the biggest area of procrastination in your life?
Cleaning the house.
3. If you are not a procrastinator, can you give advice to the rest of us who are?
......N/A........
4. Can you think of a time when you wish you had procrastinated and NEVER done what you were waiting so long to do?
Yes - inviting friends overs.
5. What are you procrastinating about right now?
Doing the ironing and clearing the kitchen table.
6. Is it really ever too late to turn back now?
No
7. What is the cure for your wicked lazy ways?
If I knew I would not be filling this in LOL
Read others: http://mimiqueenofmemes.blogspot.co.uk/
Friday, April 06, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Brian Duggan at Rua Red, Dublin
mmm this might be something interesting to on on Monday - make up for missing the parades this year ?
Brian Duggan at Rua Red, Dublin
Brian Duggan at Rua Red, Dublin
Friday, March 09, 2012
Mum's Biography
Written by Jeandre' Coetser
Simone Allison Coetser (nee' Le- Fleur) was born in Durban, South Africa. She was classified as a Coloured meaning she was of mixed race. Simone was brought up as a Seventh Day Adventist and this had a great influence on her culture and principals. As a child she was friendly , happy and outgoing. She loved going to school and her favourite subjects were mathematics and history.
In primary school Simone pretended that she was not scare of frogs and crabs. The boys in her school like to scare girls with them. Simone was scare of being pinched by the crabs but did not think that the frogs were too scary. She realised that if she acted brave by carrying the crab the boys would leave her alone. Now she is not scared of frogs and crabs. Simone faces fears and challenges instead of running away from them.
Simone has lived in number of places. In South Africa she lived in the following towns: Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Pietermaritzburg, Port Sheptone, Heildeberg and Helderberg. In the USA she lived in Connecticut for a month and in New Jersey for eleven months. She is currently living in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
As a teenager Simone worked part-time in a factory and as a babysitter. She has also done a few different types of work including being a secretary, Au Pair, education officer, administrator, tutor, mentor and a teacher.
Many people say that Simone is interesting, open-minded, friendly, creative, great organiser, inspiring, caring, faithful, passionate, extrovert, helpful, good public speaker, team player, self-motivated, confident and displays exceptional leadership.
One of the special things that Simone has done was carrying a special torch (in Durban) that travelled throughout South Africa and was taken to the Women's World Conference in Beijing (China)1995. She and another teenager handed the torch to Dr. Frene Ginwala who was the first non-white and female Speaker parliament in South Africa.
She is proud of organising a 24 hour indoor cricket fund-raiser for Reach For a Dream and doing missionary work (helping /with a building project) in Malawi for three weeks.
Simone's favourite quotes are “Live Life to the Fullest”, “ Life is a painting and you are the artist so go ahead and paint yourself a paradise”.
Monday, March 05, 2012
One of my Mentors
Formed Durban Youth Interaction Committee - DYIC
GCIS | About us | Structure - Biography of Michael Currin
GCIS | About us | Structure - Biography of Michael Currin
Monday, January 09, 2012
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Murlough Nature Reserve Walk
Beginning of the walk Saturday morning at 11:10am.
Murlough Beach
Not a nice surprise along the way.
What a wonderful to end I walk, seeing a Robin close.
Murlough Beach
Not a nice surprise along the way.
What a wonderful to end I walk, seeing a Robin close.
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Happy New Year 2012
T. S. Eliot
For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.
For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
De-Cluttered Desk
FLYing Lesson: Declutter 15 Minutes a Day
Your home is filled with clutter of all shapes and sizes. This is why you are unable to keep it clean — you have too much stuff! All we ask is that you set a timer and spend 15 minutes a day decluttering. That’s it. Anyone can do anything for only 15 minutes, even if you have to break it down into five-minute segments. These are the five tools we give you to help you declutter and also make it fun for you! When you get the e-mail reminders/checklists from FlyLady, try them yourself. What do you have to lose (besides clutter, of course!)?......continue to read here
Time to clean Swap
Step One
Clear desk, dust and clean.
Step Two
Maintain.........:)
Tidy up at the end of the day:A quick tidy at the end of your work day will give you peace of mind and will get you off to a good start for tomorrow.
Before and After
Calm, clean and ready for the New Year. Now I can see my screen clearly and think better :)
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Swapbot Challenge
I am challenging myself for the next 30 days (18/12/2011 to the 18/01/2012) to collect, design and prepare a meal planner for vegetarian freezer and slow cooker meals that I can use when I start working in the New Year Again.
De-clutter and organise the section of the home office that belongs to me and maintain it.....
Monday, December 12, 2011
Free Association
I say ... and you think ... ?
Dedication :: important, hard work, rewarding
Dream destination :: been there done that :) - Paris
Games :: can be fun and distracting
Hard as :: nails
Convict :: Criminal Minds
Submit :: not me !
Alcohol :: free
Clippers :: hair cut
Hormonal :: maniac
Diet :: WHAT?????
http://subliminal.lunanina.com/
Dedication :: important, hard work, rewarding
Dream destination :: been there done that :) - Paris
Games :: can be fun and distracting
Hard as :: nails
Convict :: Criminal Minds
Submit :: not me !
Alcohol :: free
Clippers :: hair cut
Hormonal :: maniac
Diet :: WHAT?????
http://subliminal.lunanina.com/
Friday, December 02, 2011
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Unconscious Mutterings
I say ... and you think ... ?
Program :: show,learning, organised
Business :: plan
Nerve :: how can he/she?
Pipes :: oil, water, pipe fitter
Man :: Adam, human
System :: linguistic
Roses :: are red ......, yellow
Gong :: bell, chinese
Heartfelt :: apology
Strolling :: along the river bank
http://subliminal.lunanina.com/
Program :: show,learning, organised
Business :: plan
Nerve :: how can he/she?
Pipes :: oil, water, pipe fitter
Man :: Adam, human
System :: linguistic
Roses :: are red ......, yellow
Gong :: bell, chinese
Heartfelt :: apology
Strolling :: along the river bank
http://subliminal.lunanina.com/
Friday, August 26, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
I say ... and you think ... ?
I say ... and you think ... ?
- Eating :: disorder, out
- Cowboys :: and Indians, USA
- Nightmare :: on Elma Street,
- Impress :: Me
- Year :: long
- Kiss :: me (the song)
- Corn :: on the cod, Nandos
- Humping :: Whale
- Mirror :: on the wall, Snow White
- Brains :: Power, intellect, Fuel
Away, Melancholy
Away, Melancholy
Away, melancholy,
Away with it, let it go.
Are not the trees green,
The earth as green?
Does not the wind blow,
Fire leap and the rivers flow?
Away melancholy.
The ant is busy
He carrieth his meat,
All things hurry
To be eaten or eat.
Away, melancholy.
Man, too, hurries,
Eats, couples, buries,
He is an animal also
With a hey ho melancholy,
Away with it, let it go.
Man of all creatures
Is superlative
(Away melancholy)
He of all creatures alone
Raiseth a stone
(Away melancholy)
Into the stone, the god
Pours what he knows of good
Calling, good, God.
Away melancholy, let it go.
Speak not to me of tears,
Tyranny, pox, wars,
Saying, Can God
Stone of man's thoughts, be good?
Say rather it is enough
That the stuffed
Stone of man's good, growing,
By man's called God.
Away, melancholy, let it go.
Man aspires
To good,
To love
Sighs;
Beaten, corrupted, dying
In his own blood lying
Yet heaves up an eye above
Cries, Love, love.
It is his virtue needs explaining,
Not his failing.
Away, melancholy,
Away with it, let it go
Stevie Smith
Poem Hunter
Away, melancholy,
Away with it, let it go.
Are not the trees green,
The earth as green?
Does not the wind blow,
Fire leap and the rivers flow?
Away melancholy.
The ant is busy
He carrieth his meat,
All things hurry
To be eaten or eat.
Away, melancholy.
Man, too, hurries,
Eats, couples, buries,
He is an animal also
With a hey ho melancholy,
Away with it, let it go.
Man of all creatures
Is superlative
(Away melancholy)
He of all creatures alone
Raiseth a stone
(Away melancholy)
Into the stone, the god
Pours what he knows of good
Calling, good, God.
Away melancholy, let it go.
Speak not to me of tears,
Tyranny, pox, wars,
Saying, Can God
Stone of man's thoughts, be good?
Say rather it is enough
That the stuffed
Stone of man's good, growing,
By man's called God.
Away, melancholy, let it go.
Man aspires
To good,
To love
Sighs;
Beaten, corrupted, dying
In his own blood lying
Yet heaves up an eye above
Cries, Love, love.
It is his virtue needs explaining,
Not his failing.
Away, melancholy,
Away with it, let it go
Stevie Smith
Poem Hunter
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sense and Sensibility Book Club
I have just completed reading the Real Reads Adaption for 9-12 year olds and I must say that I enjoyed it immensily. My daughter and I have read the first 28 pages together. She is ten years old. She loves the illustrations in the book. We planned to stop at page 20 but when she looked at a picture a few pages on she wanted to read more.
It is providing a great opportunity for her to learn new words and for us to discuss relationships.
The Banbridge District Council is hosting the an Open Theatre Play of Sense and Sensibility on the 22 July 2011.
Mentoring Moments is hosting Book Club Meetings at Costa Coffee shop.
The first meeting is on Thursday 7 July 2011 Introduction to the book, Reading Plan and How to make ATC- Artist trading cards.
Second meeting on Thursday 14 July 2011 Discussion on the Book and Craft
15 July Watch the Movie
22 July Watch the Play
Click here for info and join the Book Club
Click here for info and join the Play
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Which Character are You? Sense and Sensibility
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Friday, June 03, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
"Get Up & Grow"
I have been asked to speak at this conference.
The key note speaker is Edward Enda Haughey, Lord Ballyedmond, OBE (born 5 January 1944) is an entrepreneur and politician. With an estimated personal wealth of £350m, he is the 2nd richest person in Northern Ireland, 7th richest in Ireland and the 174th richest person in the United Kingdom."Get Up & Grow" Conference & Business Awards 8th June 2011
The conference is being delivered as part of the 'Promoting Sustainable Enterprise Programme' by the SEED partner Councils which cover Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne Council areas.
The purpose of the conference is to inspire and help emerging entrepreneurs and established business people to realise their potential and ultimately create jobs and stimulate economic activity. The conference is FREE to attend.
http://www.seedpse.com/conferences/
Monday, April 04, 2011
Leap of Faith
As part of the Pre-enterprise Training Workshops, we were taken to an Adventure Centre to challenge us to think outside the box and rise up to challenges.
Leap of Faith
Jump out of your comfort zone and take a ‘leap of faith’ to reach the trapeze bar in
front of you. Not as easy as it sounds whilst balancing on a wobbly pole which is
14m high! at Lurgaboy Adventure Centre
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Win £100 worth Usborne Books
Only for Northern Ireland. FREE ENTRY. Only one entry per month.All you have to do is fill in this form and click the submit button.
Get your own free form like this one.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Family Reading Night
Family Reading Night
Reserve thirty minutes each evening for family reading time. Each family member can read different material and then share out information about it. Alternately, everyone can take turns reading aloud from the same book. Make it a friendly competition by charting each person's reading minutes. At the end of the week, the person with the most minutes wins a special recognition, their favorite meal, or choice of family activity.Monday, March 28, 2011
Mentoring Moments
I am passionate about learning. I believe that everyone has the ability to learn. Learning is fun, creative, motivating, empowering. We learn through various methods and situations. Little moments and big moments. They are all important. As I teach I learn and as learn I am empowered to teach.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Jeandre's Cooking
Jeandre got a cooking book for Christmas from the Hamblin's. This is the second recipe she made on her own. Last week she made pizza.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Story for World Read Aloud Day
Free Downloadable Audio Books: http://www.onlineaudiostories.com/
The Duck and the Kangaroo
Said the Duck to the Kangaroo,
“Good gracious! how you hop!
Over the fields and the water too,
As if you never would stop!
My life is a bore in this nasty pond,
And I long to go out in the world beyond!
I wish I could hop like you!”
Said the duck to the Kangaroo
“Please give me a ride on your back
Said the Duck to the Kangaroo.
“I would sit quite still, and say nothing but “Quack,”
The whole of the long day through!
And we’d go to the Dee, and the Jelly Bo Lee,
Over the land and over the sea;–
Please take me a ride! O do!”
Said the Duck to the Kangaroo.
Said the Kangaroo to the Duck,
“This requires some little reflection;
Perhaps on the whole it might bring me luck,
And there seems but one objection,
Which is, if you’ll let me speak so bold,
Your feet are unpleasantly wet and cold,
And would probably give me the roo-
Matiz!” said the Kangaroo.
Said the Duck ,”As I sate on the rocks,
I have thought over that completely,
And I bought four pairs of worsted socks
Which fit my web-feet neatly.
And to keep out the cold I’ve bought a cloak,
And every day a cigar I’ll smoke,
All to follow my own dear true
Love of a Kangaroo!”
Said the Kangaroo,”I’m ready!
All in the moonlight pale;
But to balance me well, dear Duck, sit steady!
And quite at the end of my tail!”
So away they went with a hop and a bound,
And they hopped the whole world three times round;
And who so happy, — O who,
As the duck and the Kangaroo?
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Re-grouping
Over the last two and half year's I have been very wary about what i share on my blog. Moving country just put a different perspective on what people may think of me by what I share. In the process I actually began blogging less and sharing superficially.
My interaction in the blogging community has ground to an utter halt. I have commented on probably 3 blogs this year that i found randomly.
In the past few weeks I have thought about a few meme's I used to participate in and I realised that I missed some of them.
I have had a tumulus month. The prospect of moving caused a major hiccup in the plans and interaction with new people I met. Now I need regroup and refocus. The excitement of it all worn off and I now I need to make sure I find the momentum to continue moving forward.
Been in the process of dreaming and planning a possible business venture. Now i have taken one step forward by investing in Usborne books and the task ahead of me looks daunting and i am thinking - "What was I thinking!!"
My interaction in the blogging community has ground to an utter halt. I have commented on probably 3 blogs this year that i found randomly.
In the past few weeks I have thought about a few meme's I used to participate in and I realised that I missed some of them.
I have had a tumulus month. The prospect of moving caused a major hiccup in the plans and interaction with new people I met. Now I need regroup and refocus. The excitement of it all worn off and I now I need to make sure I find the momentum to continue moving forward.
Been in the process of dreaming and planning a possible business venture. Now i have taken one step forward by investing in Usborne books and the task ahead of me looks daunting and i am thinking - "What was I thinking!!"
Is My Poem Lean?
Lean is not about the funding you take,
The size of your sales force, the money you make.
Lean is not how much money you spend,
That you like your product and so does your friend.
To test your guess and iterate,
To kill your favorite feature your customers hate,
To exercise ideas, removing the sheen,
That is what makes a startup leanThursday, February 24, 2011
Mental Health & Debt
LIFE-SAVING GUIDE WILL HELP UK’s MOST VULNERABLE, SAYS CAPA NEW guide released today for those blighted with the double misery of poor
mental health and problem debt has been welcomed as a “life saver” by
growing charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP).
The booklet, written in plain English for individuals and their carers, has been produced by TV’s money expert Martin Lewis and provides clear advice for some of the UK’s most vulnerable people. It covers issues of how to reduce debt, where to get help and legal advice.
Among others, Martin Lewis lists CAP as an organisation people can contact
for caring advice to help them become debt free.
John Kirkby, founder and international director of debt counselling charity
CAP said: “We expect this guide to literally save lives. The isolation and fear of living with out-of-control debts is (Click Here to get the Free Book)
a unique kind of misery which can drive
people to the edge.
“Debts can also be caused by people whose mental health means their
dealings with their finances and bills can be erratic. There is advice in this
guide for them too.”
He recommended people with vulnerable family members also read the guide
which includes advice from consultant psychiatrist Rob Waller who trains
CAP’s staff out in the field to identify and understand the issues. Research undertaken in 2008 by leading medics and published in Psychological Medicine found: “The more debts people had, the more likely they were to have some from of mental disorder…people with six or more
separate debts had a six-fold increase in mental disorder.”
CAP offers free debt counselling for people regardless of age, gender or
beliefs through 150 church-based centres throughout the UK. Every day staff
celebrate people becoming debt free.
Not only is the advice free and face-to-face, it happens in the clients’ home
making it ideal for anyone feeling unwell, fearful or unable to cope with life.
For debt help ring 0800 328 0006 or visit www.capuk.org to find out more.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
LitWorld's Reading Decree
I recently discovered the importance of reading aloud to my daughter's delight. i have been insisting that she become more independent and read quietly to herself.We have reached a comprise where we do both.
Discovering the LitWorld site has made a positive difference in our relationship and her relationship with reading.
The following statement was designed to be presented (read) on March 9, 2011,
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY. (http://www.litworld.org/)
LitWorld's Reading DecreeToday is World Read Aloud Day.
We are uniting our voices in cities and communities across the globe.
We celebrate the power of stories and words to change worlds.
We join our voices for quality literacy education for every child worldwide.
Today 774 million people cannot read or write. They are denied the joy and light of reading every day.
Education is a human right and a means to attaining other human rights that we declare to be universal.
Literacy education improves the health of children and families, spurs economic growth and advances equality.
For many children worldwide, quality education is the difference between life and death, between hope and despair and being able to make the most of one’s potential. This is our opportunity to give voice to the future.
By coming together and raising our voices on this day, we show the world’s children that we support their lives: that they have the right to read, to write and to share their stories to change the world.
Today I pledge my passion for quality education and my support for the cause of literacy. I encourage everyone to take part in this day and this cause.
As a representative of my community, I will continue to advocate for the causes most important to us and I encourage all of you to join me in the fight for our children and all children’s futures.
In observance of World Read Aloud Day, I invite you to take a moment to think about what you would miss most if you could not read or write.
It’s time for all of us to join the global literacy movement. Through our voices we can be free and be part of words changing worldsPlease feel free this information on your blog, website, Face Book page etc.......
Sunday, February 20, 2011
DaySpring E-Cards
Click here to read this pose with music DaySpring E-Cards
EACH DAY
by Max Lucado
It's quiet. It's early. My coffee is hot. The sky is still black. The world is still asleep. The day is coming.
In a few moments, the day will arrive. It will roar down the track with the rising of the sun. The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for the noise of the day. The calm of solitude will be replaced by the pounding of the human race. The refuge of the early morning will be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met. For the next twelve hours I will be exposed to the day's demands. It is now I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, I'm free to choose. And so I choose….
I CHOOSE LOVE…
No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.
I CHOOSE JOY…
I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical…the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.
I CHOOSE PEACE…
I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.
I CHOOSE PATIENCE…
I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.
I CHOOSE KINDNESS…
I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. I will be kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.
I CHOOSE GOODNESS…
I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse. I choose goodness.
I CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS…
Today I will keep my promises.
My debtors will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word. My spouse will not question my love.
I CHOOSE GENTLENESS…
Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice, may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it only be in prayer. If I make a demand, may it only be of myself.
I CHOOSE SELF CONTROL…
I am a spiritual being… After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will rot rule the eternal. I choose self-control. I will be drunk only by joy. I will be impassioned only by my faith. I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ. I choose self-control.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek His grace. And then, when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest.
EACH DAY
by Max Lucado
It's quiet. It's early. My coffee is hot. The sky is still black. The world is still asleep. The day is coming.
In a few moments, the day will arrive. It will roar down the track with the rising of the sun. The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for the noise of the day. The calm of solitude will be replaced by the pounding of the human race. The refuge of the early morning will be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met. For the next twelve hours I will be exposed to the day's demands. It is now I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, I'm free to choose. And so I choose….
I CHOOSE LOVE…
No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.
I CHOOSE JOY…
I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical…the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.
I CHOOSE PEACE…
I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.
I CHOOSE PATIENCE…
I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.
I CHOOSE KINDNESS…
I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. I will be kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.
I CHOOSE GOODNESS…
I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse. I choose goodness.
I CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS…
Today I will keep my promises.
My debtors will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word. My spouse will not question my love.
I CHOOSE GENTLENESS…
Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice, may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it only be in prayer. If I make a demand, may it only be of myself.
I CHOOSE SELF CONTROL…
I am a spiritual being… After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will rot rule the eternal. I choose self-control. I will be drunk only by joy. I will be impassioned only by my faith. I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ. I choose self-control.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek His grace. And then, when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Finding a Niche
I am struggling to find my niche. I know that I love teaching and I am sure that I am a good teacher. Finding a teaching job in Northern Ireland and now England is proving to be tougher than I thought. When I move to England I could probably get an agency, that seems to be the standard practice for Foreign teachers. What do I do in the meantime?
I have been attending a pre-business course and I have yet to settle on a business idea that will work for me.
I want something that is online so that when i move again it will be easy to continue with it, but at the same time I am people person. I am passionate about helping people and I cannot see that I can do that only online.
So what do I do? How do I brand myself?
I have been attending a pre-business course and I have yet to settle on a business idea that will work for me.
I want something that is online so that when i move again it will be easy to continue with it, but at the same time I am people person. I am passionate about helping people and I cannot see that I can do that only online.
So what do I do? How do I brand myself?
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Thank You
Jeandre' raised £54.30 for the British heart foundation.
They jumped rope in the school hall because it was raining.
They jumped rope in the school hall because it was raining.
Monday, February 07, 2011
Jumping Rope for Heart
Jeandre's Sponsorship requests:I am taking part in a sponsored Jumping Rope event in aid of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Edenderry Primary School. Please sponsor me!
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Life is a Picture
I took a little time today,
to reminisce of yesterday.
To review our lives in the past
recorded here in photographs.
As I page through the years,
Sometimes I may shed some tears.
So many faces I have known,
some passed away and others grown.
Sometimes it's hard to realize,
when all spread out before my eyes,
With all the pictures that I took,
our whole lives are in this book.
to reminisce of yesterday.
To review our lives in the past
recorded here in photographs.
As I page through the years,
Sometimes I may shed some tears.
So many faces I have known,
some passed away and others grown.
Sometimes it's hard to realize,
when all spread out before my eyes,
With all the pictures that I took,
our whole lives are in this book.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Pre-Business Training Course
I started a pre-business training course. Content wise I did not learn anything new. What I did gain or regain was my confidence and self-belief. I have been out of the working world for over 2 years now and the activities today show me that I have not lost a lot, I still to have something I can offer.
The presenters experience and insight the local business world is invaluable. Meeting new people and getting a better sense of community in Northern Ireland was another highlight of todays workshop.
I am looking for to the next few weeks of learning and application and i hope to be sharing my new vision and plan for my life in the near future.
Presenting our idea
The presenters experience and insight the local business world is invaluable. Meeting new people and getting a better sense of community in Northern Ireland was another highlight of todays workshop.
I am looking for to the next few weeks of learning and application and i hope to be sharing my new vision and plan for my life in the near future.
Working on our marketing challenge.
Presenting our idea
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Resources for the New Year
The main tools that I am using help shape my New Year is:
FlyladyTV - I read her book last year now i am using the tools on her website to help keep me motivated to make a changes in my life.
Saving Dinners - I using the Vegetarian Cook book and today I learned what I can do with greens like Kale and Chard. Click here to watch the video.
FlyladyTV - I read her book last year now i am using the tools on her website to help keep me motivated to make a changes in my life.
Saving Dinners - I using the Vegetarian Cook book and today I learned what I can do with greens like Kale and Chard. Click here to watch the video.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Family Orienteering Event
Family Orienteering Event
We have done this once in South Africa - will be interesting to see how it compares
to the events in Nortthern Ireland.
We have done this once in South Africa - will be interesting to see how it compares
to the events in Nortthern Ireland.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Ramblings
I am on a very rough ferry ride. Listening to an audio book Teacher Man by Frank McCourt (he wrote Angela's Ashes).
Can't wait for this journey to end and hoping the roads in Wales are going to be safe.
Can't wait for this journey to end and hoping the roads in Wales are going to be safe.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Update
I am still alive. I was given some slimming herbal supplements last and I tried them out. Disaster. The first two nights I didn't sleep well and then I the next two days I just felt really ill. So I have stopped taking them and now I feel like I am returning to normality.
Working on several projects and ideas.
Including CAP - Christians Against Poverty, KIDS Kids in Discipleship, Job applications, research on a business idea, housework!!, Christmas planning and getting back to writing.
Working on several projects and ideas.
Including CAP - Christians Against Poverty, KIDS Kids in Discipleship, Job applications, research on a business idea, housework!!, Christmas planning and getting back to writing.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Writing Up and ......
Its been a good week. Doing word sprints on the WriMo Ireland Chatroom has helped me focus and get my word count up. I have now written 10 190 words.
YAY.
Unconscious Mutterings hosted by Luna Nina
I say ... and you think ... ?
- Freezing :: cold, winter, ice, Popiscle
- Bikers :: parade, Harley, Isle of Man
- Infrequently :: blank
- Mickey ::Mouse, Joking, Funny
- School :: Dinners, Fete, Work, teacher
- Textile :: beautiful materials, India, China
- Obstinate :: Donkey, some people
- Guard :: of Honour, Guard your heart
- Release :: freedom, Nelson Mandela
- Authentic :: what I strive to be.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Writers Inspiration
I have written a few words today - now officially at 4253 out of 50 000. Lost four days. 3 due to sheer busyness and the 4th because of exhaustion and a headache.
Now I feel like I am swimming up stream. But I keep reminding myself that slow and steady wins the race - but tooo slow may never complete it on time.
Looking forward to writing more tomorrow, going to join the word sprints on the On chat forum.. Attending the regional meeting in Belfast on Thursday and maybe meeting other writers in my area on Sunday.
"Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way."
E.L. Doctorow
Now I feel like I am swimming up stream. But I keep reminding myself that slow and steady wins the race - but tooo slow may never complete it on time.
Looking forward to writing more tomorrow, going to join the word sprints on the On chat forum.. Attending the regional meeting in Belfast on Thursday and maybe meeting other writers in my area on Sunday.
"Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way."
E.L. Doctorow
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Catch Up
Had hectic and positive three days. Unfortunately I have been able to write a thing.
So today is catch up day.
To get me kick-start I thought I would do a little Unconcious Muttering:
http://subliminal.lunanina.com/ hosted by Luna Nina
So today is catch up day.
To get me kick-start I thought I would do a little Unconcious Muttering:
http://subliminal.lunanina.com/ hosted by Luna Nina
I say ... and you think ... ?
- Everything :: is going to be all right
- China :: Friend
- Essence :: the core of my being
- Immediate :: Action
- Obstruct :: justice, progress
- Force :: retaliation, combat
- Constellation :: heavens, star signs
- Intuitive :: a sense of knowing, a way of thinking
- Complain :: what's the point when nobody hears, rather be an agent of change
- Train :: spotter, Athol Fugard (south African playwright),Ballade Vir 'n Enkeling ( (Ballad for an Individual)
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
NaNoWriMo Day 2 and 3
I managed to add another 700 words or so.
I am a bit stuck at the moment - had a bad day health wise and busy day cleaning up because I am having people come sleepover.
I am not happy with where my main character is at I feel too tired to think about what I should be writing next.
Thinking I will go early to bed and get an early start tomorrow. The first thing I will do is make coffee and write and hope that it will sort itself out.
“A man grows most tired while standing still.”
I am a bit stuck at the moment - had a bad day health wise and busy day cleaning up because I am having people come sleepover.
I am not happy with where my main character is at I feel too tired to think about what I should be writing next.
Thinking I will go early to bed and get an early start tomorrow. The first thing I will do is make coffee and write and hope that it will sort itself out.
“A man grows most tired while standing still.”
Monday, November 01, 2010
NaNoWriMo Day 1
Kicked off day One by changing the genre of my novel and changes a lot. My main character is still the same.
completed writing 1405 - just a few words shy of the goal of 1666. Well maybe I will get some inspiration before i sleep and write a few more.
This is going to be tough. I got all these idea in my head but I feel like it looks soo amateurish when I put it down on paper. I also think that I don't really want people to know that I wrote that - that i am thinking that. then I remind myself that I am an amateur and that I don't have to let me read it under my own name.
And as our NaNoWriMo reminds us this challenge is more about quantity not quality.
completed writing 1405 - just a few words shy of the goal of 1666. Well maybe I will get some inspiration before i sleep and write a few more.
This is going to be tough. I got all these idea in my head but I feel like it looks soo amateurish when I put it down on paper. I also think that I don't really want people to know that I wrote that - that i am thinking that. then I remind myself that I am an amateur and that I don't have to let me read it under my own name.
And as our NaNoWriMo reminds us this challenge is more about quantity not quality.
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