University Madness

So life has flown by...changes have happened & I head off to University in Jan 2014!!! I swear I must be completely MAD, don't get me wrong I love studying...in fact I am somewhat of a swot...but I can't help but think this time I have gone too far,

that academically I am not going to make it through this one.

So now I am planning, studying, reading up, gathering as much information as possible.

With that said I am going to go revise Pharmacology until the wee light of the morning....

Filofax Love...Fibro & Running...hmmmm

So time has passed...many exciting things have occured; I have discovered the pure joy of Filofax...ok more specifically I have become a Filofax Whore!!!...So here is a view of my Filo-family :)

My lovely Finsbury personal...<3

My Domino A5 <3

Oh and my A5 Metropol...lol...

I was surprised at my sudden passion aka addiction- for the Filofax after having owned a personal Domino for several years and not using it to it's full potential *hangs head in shame* but I saw the Finsbury personal and it was all a blur from there, now I don't know how I would have managed without them! I am not quite as organised as I want to be but am alot closer than I was a few month's ago, much to the relief of my other half.

My Fibromyalgia is hazardous, frustrating, a royal pain, a challenge...I could go on, but in particular it has been such a barrier to living in general...pesky thing. However I in my infinite wisdom decided that I would no longer be held back by my Fibro and would begin the Couch to 5k I have the valid reason to never have to attempt it...somewhat the very reason I seem to want to...I searched and searched for useful information on running with Fibromyalgia so when I came across; http://fighterzblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/28/running-with-fibromyalgia-just-keep-running/
Which gave me some level of hope that I won't always be destined to light activity...Drs orders- how bloody depressing?!

Otherwise I have spent my time discovering the world of blogging...mainly reading, learning various new crafts...card making, knitting, jazzing my personal planner etc etc etc...

What have you been up to? Are you overcoming any challenges? 

Thinking of you all xxx

Keep On, Fighting On...

Life is constantly changing

doors close

others still waiting to be opened

surprisingly i am not in full on panic mode

rather allowing life to just be

~& just being with life~

there is something strangely releasing about this

physically, mentally, emotionally & for me spiritually

in a strange way actually 'going with the flow'

is not the end of the world

allowing myself to accept that

control comes in a vast variety of forms

that self control is also about

accepting those things that are not always within the realms of anyone's control

much can be discovered within the journey of being

the journey of self discovery

the ups, the downs, of the rollercoaster ride that is

most fundamentally about living life

to it's fullest possible extent 

even when tomorrow feels as though it is far far away

it is remembering it still exists

~*~

I am in love with this Satchel.. I discovered The Fluoro satchel at www.cambridgesatchel.co.uk it is beautiful, out of the colours on offer I like the pink the most...I will start saving now :)

This will definitely be on my wish list for 2013.

This year I am determined for it to be a really good one, sadly without the aid of a magical wand there are no guarantees but I am going to work hard at making this happen. 

Christmas day goodies...

*~Merry Christmas Everyone~*

Well after being rather absent, due to illness...I am back to blogging, the run up to Christmas day was full of general chaos. We were fortunate enough to be invited to friends for Christmas dinner..it was wonderful, I had roast potatoes,  Yorkshire puddings, carrots, parsnips with gravy nom nom oh not forgetting stuffing too. Then it was mint choc chip ice cream for desset I was stuffed afterwards but a good kind of stuffed.

I was extremely lucky to get a fab Blue Ray player...the entire Twiligt dvds, the latest Twilight soundtrack, Brave dvd, Valentina perfume, Ice age box set  & a very handy Jar opener...it opens bottles too as I have great difficulty doing this manually!

I was excited about Christmas day & was extremely lucky to get all sorts of beautiful gifts. The DVDs & blue ray player were immediately plugged in & watched...I must say I was surprised by the difference in quality in comparison to my normal dvd player...very clear & super detail. I must say I am in Love!
I am currently enjoying 'Brave' by Disney...

Did you get what you wished for? Do share...

Impending Christmas, Colds & Coughs...

Now please do not mistake me for "The Grinch", but this year I feel decisively un-Christmas spirited...

In fact I am rather sick & tired of adverts telling me I should be thrilled about excessiveness & general chaos!!!

*~Bah Humbug~*

None of this is really assisted by the festering cold I have delightfully been given by my sharing caring other half (no I am not bitter at all...I love germs!)...I have thoroughly enjoyed sweating my way through my t-shirts  when having temperature spikes then feeling my skin goose bump as another wave of chills hit. These last few days & nights I am sponsored by Kleenex...alongside a rather pesky cough that does not seem to like me sleeping...So snuggles with Jedi & Magic Tea were in order...

Today was particularly busy with appointments, the dreaded dentist 1st thing followed by the chiropractor then my initial appointment with the Psychology Services whom I was referred to via the Pain Clinic...always rather scary stuff meeting someone who has the decision where to sign post your 'case' to! Good news is I will be seen by an assigned psychologist that will help me manage the 'Fibro'/pain/fatigue & all that Jazz.

I found it a rather positive beacon of Hope after experiencing my most significant 'Flare' to date,

I shan't bore you with the in's & out's of it all (unless requested!!!).

Excitingly I have had my Vistaprint goodies arrive earlier this week...I shall take pics & review tomorrow/today, as it is 04:11 at present hopefully I will get some sleep, failing that I am watching 

Most Haunted so who knows what may occur....

Ta ta for now x

Post Secret...& Craft fair delights...

Wooooooooo  this week was rather exciting as I got to attend the UK's 1st ever tour of Post Secret;! For those of you that don't know what Post Secret is here are a few links PostSecret is an ongoing community art project created by Frank Warren, where people post their secrets anonymously on a homemade postcard. Selected secrets are then posted on the PostSecret website.

I went to the Sheffield event & was lucky enough to get my books signed:

I was so awestruck when I got my books signed I forgot to ask Frank for a photograph with him lol!!!

Prior to finding myself at Post Secret, I had attended a local Craft Fair. I must admit I find myself always ridiculoulsy excited about what treats & handmade goodies are awaiting to be discovered...with a distinctly wintery scent to the air of cinnamon, cloves & oranges I embarked upon the adventure.

I bought several hearts & am planning on making my own shortly. The girl running the stall was lovely & we ended up talking about her kitten & mine Clan lol!

 Beautiful bells...

Mini-tree & Shabby Chic goodies

Felt Brooches 

       Tree Decorations

 

Sunset

I have also included the instructions on how to make your own Sock Bear should anyone fancy a go.

xxx

Sock Bear Instructions ;