A Warm Hello!!!

Well it seems that way
and life is full of them!!

This is a famous illusion.... if you have not seen it before
What is it you see

Like life we all see things differently...

Hoping everyone has a great weekend
(((X)))

SO!!!..... You can't barely read nor write~
It is not an aweful place to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some feel it is
My Partner Omar who came to this country in 1990 did not speak a word of English,
He could not speak it, read it nor write it....
Within two years he could speak English fluently....
He was self taught
Today 20 years on he has his own business.... and he still can't barely write English....
So for all those 'so called' under achievers there is always hope
Don't blame education....
We can continue to learn through life and improve our skills.
So many people I know give hope to those who do not have the gift of literacy.
You can acheive your goals via other forms of communication.
Life's gift can prove that
My partner Omar speaks five languages, but lack of written English literacy has not let him
down.
He can read very well but writing skills are basic in English
He lives in this, suppose to be, open minded country.... but people still like to
catogorise and live with steryo type senario's... making condesending negative remarks
on what is a gift and how sad if you do not possess it...
So!! .... My partner has basic writing skills and has a business
I can't spell and have been employed within education working with special needs children
So I say yes it is amazing what we can acieve!!

Here is Omar's own native writen language:

Let's see if we reversed the situation could we adapt in the same way
I have lived abroad and know how awesome and over whelming it can be
learning a new language and adapting to a new culture
As this beautiful writing expresses:
"God Willing &God Bless"

I some times wonder
We are all from different walks in life and we all have our own personal perceptions
on what we think our special gifts are, which we are thankful for!!
I feel modesty is a gift, being sensitive to others whom may not be as fortunate as ourselves,
and helping those who struggle with that which we take for granted.
I have always been drawn to wanting to work wiith special needs children and children
who have social and emotinal problems... those who are refugees and learn English as a second
language....
Why...??
I feel for their stuggle for what is needed within our society to survive.
I have mentioned in a previous post way back that I suffer with dyslexia and a form of
dyspraxia so I was drawn to want to help those who like me battled at school!!
How I got into education is a miracle
But I did!!
I know at present I am not working... and most of you know the story behind that!!
I am also re-thinking about where it is I want to go and am in a limbo stage... which
is not good
I sometimes wonder when people presume we need confidence with words, spelling,
when the key factor here is not confidence but a special needs awareness
I do get so angry with the impersonal way education is looked upon
The UK offer so much to special needs education but we frown upon the weaknesses
and make littel of those who leave school with possibly no qualifications...
This is sad indeed but we must show sensitivity and a way of encouraging those
less fortunate then ourself and maybe use our so called gifts to help those
in need to progress with a sensitive and careing heart.
The most precious gift is modesty and the heart to show sensitivity to others.

Just noticed that I have been one year today at BCUK
It has been an eventful year .... I do feel I have been here much longer
actually!!
I also know... 9/11 is a day of repect too for the sadness that hit America eight years ago!!
It only seems like yesterday!!

Well I wish eveyone a lovely weekend
and see you all soon

Autumn is here

Hi Everyone!!
Hope you all had a great bank holiday weekend!!
My best friend who I have known since school came over for a short break
to London with her daughter from Italy!!
We had a fab and fun time!!
This photo shows us all together through a shop window that conveniently had a mirror
The photo shows my friend her daughter and my mum...
and who is that holding the camera??

Sloane Square~Chelsea~London

Here are some more photos of Brighton...
It was a jazzy afternoon in Brighton Town

And back to the beach for the coolest music

Just some pics of Brighton!!
I have often thought of living by the sea!!
I think I would be more at one with nature...
London is fab at times but toooooooo many people!!
Brighton is just so versatile and has the best of both worlds!!

Some more comming soon

True Love travels
As gracefully as a bird
Ready to migrate

For spiritual enlightenment:
http://trueheartlotus-lotus.blogspot.com/
With love xx

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Enjoy your Bank Holiday!!...
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Today I received a call from the head of the school where I work and she wants me to
come in midweek for a chat about suporting me in which ever way she can.
We spoke on the phone for about an hour, regarding this child... certain
aspects are now in motion and she is being given a one to one as from today
and it is someone whom I know will have a calming influence on this child
as well as having individual small group time out of the class environment.
This is a start!!

I went to the doctor who said my hand will need some physio and the stitches
will be taken out next week. It is healing well.
I have to wear a hand support while working.
It is at times like this you realise how you take your hands for granted
any part of our body actually!!
But simple tasks like opening the milk or any finar manipulative tasks
like my favourite sketching I Cant do it but will soon !!
It is my favourite hobby.
I have had a promising day and the head had an appointment with this childs parents
this morning apparently they have wrote me a letter which I will read when I attend
the meeting mid week!!
I hope to return to work the following week.
My agency were very helpful with handy advise but the ultimate responsiblity
is with the school who today where very open in what they wish for my welfare
and the welfare of this child and the rest of the staff.
Thank you yesterday for all your valuable comments they indeed helped me with
my discussion today.
Thank you.