Another month has gone by so time to look at my progress with Day Zero. I’ve lost my mojo a bit recently but I’m pleased to say I’ve had time to undertake some new projects. Sewing/craft projects I’ve learned how to make cushions with a bit of help from my mum so I’ve made cushions for my sister and my youngest niece for Christmas. I made Edward his first Advent calendar and a badge blanket, and made our Christmas cards. I’ve joined two Christmassy swaps too! Cooking/baking Hmmmm, I made the sticky ginger cake again because it’s DELICIOUS – does…
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When Edward was just three weeks old my husband had emergency surgery for a diverticular abcess. The pain came really quickly and was undiagnosed for a week before suddenly a blood test revealed what was wrong with him and he was rushed into hospital. It was a strange time in our life. We felt like we should be celebrating the safe arrival of our new baby whilst in reality we were separated and I was visiting my husband in hospital twice a day. That was back in April and after several weeks convalescing my husband was able to return to…
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This Sunday three very brave ladies (and mummy bloggers!) will by flying to Bangladesh to raise awareness of the work that Save the Children do with women and children. Every year almost 9 million children under the age of five die. Save the Children are working to raise awareness of the situation and what we can all do to make a difference. You can follow their incredible journey on twitter, the Save the Children website, or follow the mummy bloggers – Josie, Sian and Eva. Perhaps more importantly you can add your name to the collection of signatures putting pressure…
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I have been fortunate enough to have cut my working days down to four since the beginning of the year. I’ve mainly been spending my free days relaxing on the sofa. Today the sun was shining so I took myself off to my local high street to finish buying the things I needed for my hospital bag. a new nightdress and dressing gown (cheap from Primark!) clothes to go home in maternity towels new pants (again, cheap from Primark!) new toiletries (so we’re not fighting over who takes the toothpaste!) flashy video camera (which was a Christmas present) green Hospital…
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I came across this great image meme on sophie junction which I had to have a go at. 1. How old will you be on your next birthday? 31 2.A place you’d like to visit Marrakesh would be great 3. One of your favourite places to visit I love to go and visit my family on the Isle of Wight 4. Your favourite object I can’t have enough Orla Kiely handbags 5.Your favourite food Love poached salmon, wish my boyfriend did too! 6. Your favourite animal(s) Has to be Airedales as they have so much personality 7. Favourite colour I…
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Hooray, thanks to my iphone I can now blog from anywhere! Today I took a day off and went to visit an old friend from Uni who now lives in Barons Court. Since we last met up she has got married and had a son so we had plenty to catch up on. That part of town is completely different from where we live and it was good to get out and about. Back to work tomorrow which I’m dreading.
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I was on yet another course today (why do they always seem to be on Thursdays?) and had an early start as I needed to submit some work before I went. So I have spent the evening relaxing, catching up on my google reader and doing not much. I came across this great meme here. Take the book you are currently reading and turn to page 161, then read the 6th sentence and share it. Here’s mine: “It was a strange environment for an artist to work in.” From ‘On Brick Lane’ by Rachel Lichtenstein. This book was actually recommended…
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Partners have been assigned for the Holiday Ornament Swap and I am beginning to panic that my design will be rubbish. I’ve been checking out my groups websites and they look like a creative bunch. My mum wasn’t much help, so I’ll be bulk buying Christmas mags for some inspiration during my lunch break tomorrow – thank goodness it’s payday! I am loving this snowflake generator. Very Christmassy.
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you are mediumauqamarine#66CDAA Your dominant hues are cyan and green. Although you definately strive to be logical you care about people and know there’s a time and place for thinking emotionally. Your head rules most things but your heart rules others, and getting them to meet in the middle takes a lot of your energy some days. Your saturation level is medium – You’re not the most decisive go-getter, but you can get a job done when it’s required of you. You probably don’t think the world can change for you and don’t want to spend too much effort trying…