World Vision, A Night of Hope

As a Mum I could not, not be involved in this event. 

World Vision is turning a night of fear to a Night of Hope for the Children of Syria.

"For most, Halloween is a night of excitement, friendly frights and safe scares. But for the children of Syria the fear is very real. And it’s every night of the year.

The Syrian civil war is in its fourth year, and has stolen the childhoods of millions of children."

When I read the above statement it filled me with sadness. We take life for granted, being able to take our children for walks in the countryside, feeling safe and secure in our homes. We rest assured our children are safe and sound at school and enjoying learning. 

All these are a thing of the past for the Children and Families of Syria for four years all they have know is despair, uncertainty and fear.

World Vision is asking people to help in one of the only ways we can.

There is no point having s little space on the Internet if I can't use it to help children and for me this isn't about politics, war or who's right or wrong, it is about Children, Just like my own.

Carve a heart in your Pumpkin as a symbol of hope

                                      

Share a picture of it with World Vision so they can show the children of Syria

Text HEART to 70060 and donate £5 

See World Vision for more info and how your £5 can help.

Calf Diet, We are Having a Break

So, I broke the news yesterday and she took it well. I have told my Calf Diet we are on a break, only a short one. We have agreed to meet up on Thursday the 8th of Jan. I will explain what I have been up too. Do a weigh in and explain my results. 

Its awful to say but I am feeling bored with posting every Thursday, I have struggled lately and yoyo'd around 9st 13lb.  I am thrilled with this weight; I can't believe I have lost 15 pounds. But feel I need to enjoy Christmas. 

Don't get me wrong I have no intentions of cheating on my Calf Diet, I will do my best to remain faithful, exercise, try to eat healthy. But I will enjoy Christmas. 

When we meet in January I hope I won't have any explaining to do, I hope she is proud of my efforts. But understanding of the fact that a girl has to live, and it has been Christmas.

So my good friend Calf Diet, its goodbye for now, I will remember you, you haven't left my side since March. Have been a loyal friend, got me into size 10 and my purple Hunters wellies. For that I owe you. And can't wait to meet up in January ready to prepare for the summer.

Nino's Italian, Cliviger

After this weeks visit to Nino's I am actually kicking myself that we haves dined here before, we visited once last year, but that was for a christening which was lovely, the buffet and service was great. But it was a busy function and we didn't get the real feel for the restaurant. 

What I love about Nino's is the style, it very extremely contemporary giving it a bit of a cool but comfy feeling.  As soon as you walk in the atmosphere grabs you. Even the current Halloween styling is very tastefully done to add to the atmosphere.

                               

So here are my thought's on Nino's and  our experience. 

We were initially seated in the bar area for drinks, a tastefully decorated area with comfy sofas and cool artwork, to be honest this is sort of place I could bob in for a drink as it is such a chilled environment. 

Once seated at our table we were offered more drink's, which came promptly and shown the menu. 

The staff were fantastic with Jack and spent time with him explaining portion sizes so he could do his injection. For me this is so important in a restaurant as he has to get his insulin right. They told him how many scoops of ice cream, size of pizza and never once made him feel uncomfortable.

My Joules Style Crush Wish List

I though I would share my current style wish list, this is the perfect outfit for family lunches, shopping and casual meeting, perfect country chic.

 I just love Joules and the Mr. Toad Tweed Jacket is my style crush of the season. It is so stylish and can be easily dressed up or down. I am also loving the caramel accessories, not a colour I would usually choose but looks great with this outfit. 

Belgravia Chelsea Boot   Womens Green Mr Toad Tweed Jacket   Ella Long Sleeve Tie Neck Blouse
Womens Straight Leg Jeans    Leycett Womens Leather Bag    Womens Woven Scarf     Mishabracelt Womens Bead Bracelet

Labels, How Do They Define Us?

This week on striking Mums the lovely Kate has set the subject of Mums and Labels, a provocative subject that can be the making of breaking of a person. 

I am writing this on a Friday night, and today a label devastated and humiliated me. It was an honest label, one that meant I and others have work to do, but one that reduced me to tears, you see I care so much about that label,  so when I sat and saw it on the wall I can't describe the despair and devastation I felt. I can't say more than that without being unprofessional. But I do care, so do the people around me, maybe a little too much. 

That’s my problem I wear my heart on my sleeve, so on occasions like today I can't hide my feelings. I am not a negative person in life at all, but I do take my responsibilities very seriously. 

By responsibilities I mean my family, friends, home, Toby and my students.  Kick them, or my judgment around them I most certainly limp. 

Its like Kate has a sixth sense when choosing these topics? So here are her questions.

1. If I gave you a label and pinned it to you and you were allowed to put just 3 words on it, which would you choose?

Wife and Mum, Yes there is more to me than these labels but I am who I am because of these labels, happy, passionate, have great friends, content. You see my relationship with Chris and the Boys is the foundation of a life we have built family, friends and experiences around.

Blogger, My new passion in my life, the thing that keeps me up at night happily tapping away on keys, and the only thing that could get me up at 6am on a Sunday. I honestly feel that writing is something I wish I had done all my life. But thank goodness I have found it at last.

Don't get me wrong, I have no regrets I have loved every minute of my hairdressing career. I feel proud of what I have achieved, and hope I will continue to inspire future creative and theatrical stylists. I love the fact that one day they will hopefully remember me as an inspiration. I know how my students feel about me, and that is something I am incredibly proud of. 

2. What labels that others have used about you do you think are spot on?

Fiery, I am passionate and honest. I can't hide from that. 

Traveller, I love travel and all my friends and family laugh at me, as it does border on an obsession. I want to show the Boys the world; it has so many lessons to teach them.

3. Has having a particular label ever got you into trouble or held you back?

No I don't think so, but maybe that is something I don't know about?

4. Does or did one of your labels mark you out as very different from others in your circles?

Yes people call me cockney Sarah up here; ha ha I have never lived in London and have never claimed too. But that how people define, remember me so that’s fine.

5. Which label are you particularly proud of?

Mum, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Granddaughter, God Mother, Niece, Daughter-in-law Cousin, Sister-in-law, Friend, Teacher. Blogger, Hairdresser. These are the things that matter.

So there is it labels, they might only be a tiny word or number but it can have a colossal effect on a person’s life, labels can define us or hold us back.