I was asked by my boyfriend to meet one of his many best friends last night.
I've already met one of them on Whatsapp and his parents on Messenger as they are living abroad right now.
I'm not a nervous person.
All I can be is myself!
Why would I want or need to be anything different?
I can't be anything other than me.
And it worked.
His best friend was lovely and we chatted about plays and theatres.
What is the point in being nervous about something you don't know?
How is it possible?
Surely it's an unknown entity.
And however it works out is what its going to be and you can only change that with the amount of energy you put into whatever it might be today.
I do get that people get nervous and that they experience it and it can suck.
I just get it as a choice 'I could feel really nervous about this...' but I think I live in the moment rather than worry about what the future may hold.
I think I've hardwired my brain to think positively.
Steph
XxX
Tuesday 24 April 2018
Wednesday 11 April 2018
Guide Star by Joy Ellis Book Review
It's not so often that a book gets to me - but this one did. I could relate so closely with the characters - it was marvellous!!
'Stella won't give up, but she doesn't know how to go on.
Stella North, a rising star in the police, has her life torn apart by a gunman's bullets. She has often faced danger, but these injuries mean she must give up the job she loves. Her grandmother Beth is her rock. And Beth is no ordinary woman. At seventy, she runs marathons and has a past that Stella knows very little about.
Beth calls in her friend Michael to help with Stella's recovery. But this man means a lot more to Beth than she reveals. And Stella's ex-husband Edward and old police partner Robbie want to help, but Stella puts up emotional barriers, and they have problems of their own. Her old friends from her days of Urbex (exploring old abandoned buildings) offer a glimmer of hope for the future.'
I was blown away by how much you get involved with these characters whilst reading. It was really emotional. I loved the character of Jackhammer and I can totally see where he's coming from and why he did what he did. It was a real rollercoaster of a book and not to be missed.
It's a really interesting idea - how to get enjoyment out of life when you've lost so much encircled with other people's lives and worries going on too.
Such strong characters and her style was just lovely to read.
10/10 in my book!
Thank you for reading!
Steph
XxX
'Stella won't give up, but she doesn't know how to go on.
Stella North, a rising star in the police, has her life torn apart by a gunman's bullets. She has often faced danger, but these injuries mean she must give up the job she loves. Her grandmother Beth is her rock. And Beth is no ordinary woman. At seventy, she runs marathons and has a past that Stella knows very little about.
Beth calls in her friend Michael to help with Stella's recovery. But this man means a lot more to Beth than she reveals. And Stella's ex-husband Edward and old police partner Robbie want to help, but Stella puts up emotional barriers, and they have problems of their own. Her old friends from her days of Urbex (exploring old abandoned buildings) offer a glimmer of hope for the future.'
I was blown away by how much you get involved with these characters whilst reading. It was really emotional. I loved the character of Jackhammer and I can totally see where he's coming from and why he did what he did. It was a real rollercoaster of a book and not to be missed.
It's a really interesting idea - how to get enjoyment out of life when you've lost so much encircled with other people's lives and worries going on too.
Such strong characters and her style was just lovely to read.
10/10 in my book!
Thank you for reading!
Steph
XxX
Tuesday 3 April 2018
Laughter Yoga
I tried laughter yoga last week!
It was really fun and so beneficial.
Do you know how many muscles laughing helps?
At least 30!
It helps relieve tension and it's good for you!
It was put on by Disability Initiative where I still go twice a week.
We had a lovely instructor.
That was one of the tasks.
We basically had to keep saying 'ho ho ha ha!' until we cracked up.
It helps to do it in a group or even just with a partner, but say you're on your own.
That does get a little funny after you repeat it so many times!
When you pretend you're a Father Christmas practising it gets funny!
And then we listened to some laughter off youtube which just set us off again.
Hope this has helped and hey, sometimes you just need to laugh - it's like a bee buzzing inside of you - I can guarantee you'll feel better when it's out. Sometimes you just need to laugh at the ridiculousness of life!
Steph
XxX
It was really fun and so beneficial.
Do you know how many muscles laughing helps?
At least 30!
It helps relieve tension and it's good for you!
It was put on by Disability Initiative where I still go twice a week.
We had a lovely instructor.
We basically had to keep saying 'ho ho ha ha!' until we cracked up.
It helps to do it in a group or even just with a partner, but say you're on your own.
That does get a little funny after you repeat it so many times!
When you pretend you're a Father Christmas practising it gets funny!
And then we listened to some laughter off youtube which just set us off again.
Hope this has helped and hey, sometimes you just need to laugh - it's like a bee buzzing inside of you - I can guarantee you'll feel better when it's out. Sometimes you just need to laugh at the ridiculousness of life!
Steph
XxX
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