Monthly Archives: April 2010

A Child Is Like A Butterfly In The Wind

I re-read this beautiful quote the other day – it was a great reminder not only about the uniqueness of each child, but of us adults too. For a while lately I’ve struggled with feeling like I was not as self-disciplined, … Continue reading

Posted in Lessons Learned, Quotes | 8 Comments

Greatful Thankful Blessed

So much to be thankful for! Six weeks ago I honestly felt like my life was falling apart - my life was being held back by several things, the biggest of which was the lack of  a job! And there you go, now I … Continue reading

Posted in Oh so Blessed, Thankful Tuesdays | 13 Comments

A Good Morning Routine

Well today I should have begun my new job! There is nothing like work to get a person into a good morning routine! One area I really struggle with, is making sure I do not put the computer on in … Continue reading

Posted in Organization, Personal Responsibility, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 17 Comments

Plan Sparkle – Must Remember To Drink Water

Well with the cyst and moving, it feels like plan sparkle has run away without me! Today I begin my new job (Yippee!) and my very simple goal (apart from getting there in one piece!) is to drink water! Water – … Continue reading

Posted in Getting Healthy, Plan Sparkle | 12 Comments

What I Will Miss – Part I

Watergate Bay My Sunday will be spent driving across the country, moving in & figuring out where my office is! Not exactly relaxed, but ever so exciting! One step closer in the master plan How was your Sunday? I hope it was … Continue reading

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays | 14 Comments

Cherry Blossom Time

It’s that time of year again – the cherry blossom trees are in bloom and all seems right with the world!

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful | 9 Comments

Must Do Before The Move

Oh my, oh my, oh my! There are no words…I am soooo behind! Take cat to the vet – her skin has turned black (!) Laundry Iron clothes Find outfits for work (For at least Mon-Wed) Pack clothing Pack things … Continue reading

Posted in About Me, Must Get Things Done Monday | 10 Comments

Financially Savvy Fridays – The £500 Budget Edition

Photo Credit Next week I begin my new job, which means once again I’ll have a paycheck –  it will be the smallest paycheck I’ve ever had since graduating, which is at times scary! But the reality is, I feel … Continue reading

Posted in About Me, £500 A Month, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living, Making lemons out of lemonade, Purpose Driven Life | 31 Comments

Phase 2 of 10 begins next week…

“All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves. We must die to one life before we can enter another” Anatole France I’m recuperating, resting & hope tomorrow … Continue reading

Posted in Around Devon, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, Phases | 16 Comments

My Day So Far….

Photo credit Receiving horrendous directions from a very unhelpful man (at a visitor centre no less!) Driving down 2 way narrow lanes which don’t even fit 1 car Meeting traffic coming the other way and needing to reverse and twist … Continue reading

Posted in About Me, Around Devon | 21 Comments