I've been verrrry busy lately.
I have been taking singing lessons, which are going great- I love it and it gives me great confidence in my voice. Maybe one day I'll put it to use as I'd always meant to join one of the "amateur" (I use that term lightly, as anyone who has had the pleasure of attending any of the local theatre groups' shows would surely agree that they are all hugely talented) drama societies but never did due to pure laziness and lack of confidence.
I truly feel that my boys have really inspired me to do the things I have managed to do and it's only now I've realised how much I "missed out on" as I was so quick to jump in to family life, obviously naive enough to think that's all there was to life. However it isnt all bad- quite the contrary! I have learnt many things along the way. As I say, my biggest inspiration are my children and they are also my most fierce motivator.
I surprised myself, and everyone else by enrolling in the Business School on the Island, studying CMI. It's gruelling hours, and when I'm working the other six days it's quite tiring. It's a bit of a shock to the system, especially as we're doing assignments and I haven't done anything like this in around five years. I actually enjoyed doing essays in my English classes [about stuff I actually enjoyed] because it was a chance to argue points and write whatever I wanted. The problem I have- and have always had- is being concise. I don't half ramble on sometimes, and go completely off subject. Oops. I started my assignment today, and it's not as daunting as I initially thought [thanks to my Mum and Dad, whom, as usual, calmed my panic and gave me the confidence in myself that I can do it]. The good thing about being part of a cohort is that you can work together and support each other, and I was particularly thankful for one of the them today as talking to different people from other industries gives you a wider, more openminded perspective.
It has been a long summer at work, which has been fabulous for business *touch wood* and it's slowly calming down. I prefer being busy than being quiet, it's rewarding when a service goes well, when guests compliment the business, or the staff. It makes it all worth it, however exhausting it may sometimes be (and all the moaning I do).
Yesterday the "International Wave of Light" took place, within the Baby and Infant Loss Awareness Week (9th-15th October). I, among many, many other bereaved parents lit a candle for their little one lost. I was actually in work and attempted to light an old candle which didn't work, ha ha. The thought was there...
I will be on my travels on Friday, for a short trip to see my family. I really do love my trips to see them, and enjoy every moment I can spend with me dear old Ninski (grandmother - Ninna, Ninski, Ninnsie) as she likes to scare us, and then bounces back like she always does (Thank God!). It's been a scary time recently with all sorts occurring, but thanks to the help of my lovely Aunty and Uncle, she has been able to come through it all, once again- and we are counting our blessings. I am back there in a couple of months as well, very excited to see my cousin, and meeting her man- [properly] finally!
My cousin James has also won his first game of club Rugby, now I don't know much about the game, but I believe he is brilliant at it, I'm so proud of him. My cousin Helen has started up her website, promoting her business http://aworldofwords.co.uk/ - check it out!
My sister got married, welcoming Rodney in to our family. I had the pleasure of watching it from home (live streaming) and was overjoyed to see her walk down the aisle, and marry her best friend. I'm so glad she's happy, she deserves that.
Harry is being an absolute menace at the moment, but funnier, and more cunning every day. 'Peppa Pig' has been BANNED from the house- and about time, too.
