A Warm Hello!!!

Just an Illusion!!

2009-11-12T19:33:28+01:00

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)))

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It's Amazing What We Can Achieve!!!

2009-10-18T08:10:27+02:00

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"

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How we all Differ!!

2009-10-17T14:17:19+02:00

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.

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One year today at BCUK !!!

2009-09-11T20:45:28+02:00

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

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Super Bank Holiday Weekend!!

2009-09-01T12:23:11+02:00

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

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Brighton Jazz!!

2009-08-23T19:22:19+02:00

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

And back to the beach for the coolest music

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Get Away from London for the day... Hay-Hay!!

2009-08-14T10:50:43+02:00

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

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Fresh Start.....

2009-06-13T11:35:11+02:00

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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I laugh so much every time I see this Advert!!

2009-05-04T10:15:10+02:00

My favourite AD at the moment is
"Compare The Meerkat/Market.com
I think Alexander is cute!!
Meerkats are brilliant
"SIMPLES!"...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0mXUC0cUPg

Enjoy your Bank Holiday!!...
"Simples"...

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Looking Promising!!

2009-04-27T22:49:11+02:00

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.

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Vulnerability within School regarding Staff

2009-04-26T14:32:10+02:00

On Friday at work I was visously bitten by a young child and had to go to hospital
to get stitches.
It was my left hand and I am left handed.
I am contimplating what motion I should take as I am in a dilemma what to actually do
I was in shock on friday and in great pain as the child has damaged the nerve inbetween
my thumb and my index finger.
I am quiet disheartend at present!!
Sorry....

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Pause For Thought!!

2009-04-20T00:45:21+02:00

If you think you're to small to have an impact,
try going to bed with a mosquito....
(By Anita Roddick)

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Have a lovely weekend everyone!!

2009-04-18T00:41:51+02:00

I know easter is over!!
but hey-ho.... here is the weekend again!!

Have a fab time!!...
*X*X*X*

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Had a wonderful surprise break!!

2009-04-15T00:59:59+02:00

Florence - Italy
Just got back late this evening!!
Hope everyone had a lovely easter break!!
and you are all rested...
Unless you were doing a bit of DIY... in that case
have a rest now!!
Lots of love
I'm off to bed...
X**X

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Easter Blessings - Have a lovely Time!!

2009-04-09T17:50:14+02:00

I think of the garden after the rain
and hope to my heart comes singing
At morn the cherry-blooms will be white,
and the Easter bells be ringing~
(By ~ Edna Dean Proctor)

Easter Spells out beauty,
The rare beauty of "Newlife"
(By ~ S.D Gordon)

Happy Easter Holidays!!...

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Keep a Green Tree in your Heart.

2009-04-05T23:31:35+02:00

Keep a green tree in your heart
and perhaps a singing bird will come....

Alone with myself
The tree bends to caress me
The Shade hugs
my heart....
(By Candy Polgar)
Sweet Dreams...

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Playing Tourist for the day in London Town.

2009-04-01T10:07:22+02:00

I guess I am a lucky londoner as I am within walking distance to many famous and
historical places.
On Sunday I played tourist and got snappy happy,
here are a few of my snappy happy shots.

A pondering pigeon ahead....Spencer House

Spencer House -18th centry Palladian Mansion -The ancestral home of Dianna Princess
of Wales.
The Spencer Family have not lived in this, their London residence since 1926.
Following a 10 year referbishment, the building has now been restored
to reflect it's former splender.

The Central point of Spencer House
I love the desigh of the window!!

Spencer House in the distance from Green Park.
Spencer House is now open to the public by guided tour.
It was built between 1756 and 1766 for the first Earl.
Part of the building is now offices.
Visitors are able to tour many of the house rooms in their original glory.
and on selected days amble around the recently restored grounds
with their stunning views of Green Park.

Green Park at a turn..... now ambling through for tea at Buckingham Palace
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If you do visit London....
www.spencerhouse.co.uk

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Move In Time With The Seasons...

2009-03-29T11:23:17+02:00

This is a graceful way to incorporate spirit and seasons
into your life...
* Slow down time
* Consult your soul while creating your schedule
* Make time for what is truly important in life
* Move in time with the seasons and the moon.

I nearly forgot to put my clock foreward....
did you remember??....

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Blessing To Jade Goody and her family

2009-03-24T22:50:36+01:00

Everybody has mixed views on Jade Goody and the response towards her from
the media.
I have read a few very insulting blogs regarding her and feel them insulting
as the young Jade has died.
I can understand the anger at the pomp and ceremony regarding her like royalty
but dont forget that is the fault of the media not Jade herself.
I have my own personal views on her and her ease to fame but putting that aside
she was an interest to the public whether you like it or not.
I too feel they have milked the Jade Goody story... but if the media did not buy into it
she would not have become famous..... ask yourself why?
Because she was just "Jade" her naturalness was appealing, even her silly ways.
Let the girl rest in peace and stop bullshitting her.
After all who in this world is so perfect
No one!!

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The Lion Cub From Harrods:

2009-03-23T22:28:20+01:00

Tomorrow 24/3/09 at 8pm is a great documentary telling the amazing and
touching story of Christian the lion.....
John Rendall and Ace Bourke who bought a lion cub from Harrods in 1969,
before hand-rearing the animal at their club on the Kings Road Chelsea
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The cub lived with John and Ace in their flat in Chelsea....
The release and reunion of Christian the lion took place in Kenya more than
30 years ago.
It is on channel five and is a must to see or record!!
Here is the famous reunion... (check out more clips from side-bar)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvCjyWp3rEk

I am recording it... and watching it...
Have tissues at the ready!!!
XX

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Once in a Dream......

2009-03-12T23:06:59+01:00

Once in a dream of night I stood
Lone in the light of a magical wood
Soul deep in vision that poppy like sprang....
and spirits of truth were the birds that sang...
and spirits of love were the stars that glowed...
and spirits of peace were the streams that flowed...
in that magical woods in the land of sleep

Lone in the light of that magical grove
I felt the stars of the spirit of love
gather and gleam round my delicate youth
and I heard the song of the spirit of truth
to quench my longing I bent me low
by the stream of the spirit of peace
that flow
In the magical woods in the land of sleep***

Poem by Sarojini Naidu
Good night.....

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Spring Hides In Winters Realm!

2009-03-03T01:29:42+01:00

A light exists in spring
Not present on the year
At any other period
When March is scarcely here

A colour stands aboard
On solitary hills
That science cannot over take
But human nature feels....

I am eagerly waiting for spring.........watching for all the subtle hints
it's on it's way......please.....
XX

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Happy Birthday DeadGirlsDiaries

2009-03-02T01:25:33+01:00

Hi Alexis,
Happy Birthday ....
Have a fab 19th year.....

I remember the first time I met you in blog land you liked this sketch I did.
So here it is for you!!.....
with love.....

Cheers Alexis.....
XXX

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It looked like sculpture as I looked up to the sky!!

2009-02-25T23:55:25+01:00

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last saturday....
Most of the trees on my street have been cut back ,and this is one of them,
but somehow I liked its sculpturess look....
if these is such a word.... is there???....
Anyway thats the word for this tree....
"Sculpturess"
It would look good at the tate....

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Happy Birthday For Tomorrow Mr Rook!!

2009-02-22T21:22:57+01:00

TWIT~TWOO TO YOU COLIN......
Have a wonderful Birthday tomorrow!!
With much love and affection....
from Julie
XXXX

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Peace At Dawn

2009-02-20T23:30:24+01:00

Peace of early morning as my partner leaves at 5am for work!!
Peaceful time in London is rare after 8am....
Drat!!! guess I will take that sacrifice as I duck under the duvet for my extra 3 hours
before I head to rush hour!!.....

Peace is something to cherish, but hard come by once out and about in London
You can find peaceful havens and pick and choose quite roots and avoid the hustle
and bustle
Many people love the hustle and bussel of busy London
I personally tolerate it to get around but am at heart a peaceful person
and will strive to find that peace anywhere I can.
Not at work of course.... I work in one of the most noisest professions
with those lovely sweet energetic children....
Once home though I can switch to my Peaceful half hour .... if I am lucky!!!

My home street in the snow ... that's long melted now!!

Peace is something to cherish, peace and tranquility,
if you are fortunate to find the time in lifes busy schedule
Peace has many meanings to me....
My peace is contentment within myself, finding some calm tranquil moments....
being calm and relaxed at some point of each day.
Of Course I like being wacky too
Scoobie- doobie -doo!!

this is the slip and slide boogie, as it is real slippy on this road!!
Adios ....

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Walking Through Kensington Gardens...

2009-02-18T01:00:39+01:00

I often love to walk through Kensington Gardens
Any little haven of peace in busy, noisy London Town!!

I like the daylight stretch.... wishful thinking of spring on its way!!
The sun is setting through the trees,
the trees look strong and bold!!

Path way to The Royal Albert Hall!!
I love the Royal Albert Hall and go there often
Recently I went To see Cirque du Soleil- Quidam
www.cirquedusoleil.com/-25k
(click on Europe-click on English...
A video showing some grate highlights of their shows.. at first the sight will say
"oops sorry cant show web page.... hang on a few seconds and it will come on..)
Quidam info:
www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirquedusoleil/en/--- 18k

Kensington Gardens at Dusk!!
On my way home.....

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Harrods From A Tropical Point Of View!!!

2009-02-17T01:37:08+01:00

I am peeping through the tropic's of Knightsbridge!!...
It is cold and I am wearing my Jane costume....
but where is Tarzan?....

I think he has got lost.....

That's it!!... I am getting cold I will sneak into the tropics to change my attire...

Well I crossed the zebra crossing and here he is!!
Typical London Transport...
Cant beat it!!.....
XX
From London!!
Harrods/ Zebra at Harvy Nicoles!!
I bought him in the sale....50% discount!!!

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Some People Come Into Our Lives And Quickly Go...

2009-02-14T22:08:51+01:00

Some People Come Into Our Lives And Quickly Go...
Some People Move Our Souls To Dance....
They awaken us to new understanding
with the passing whisper of their wisdom
Some people make the sky more beautiful
to gaze upon....
They stay in our lives for awhile,
leave footprints on our hearts,
and we are never the same!!

With love
XX

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Love is........ The Flower You've Got To Let Grow!!

2009-02-13T23:42:12+01:00

"I send you a cream white rosebud
with a flush upon it's petal tips,
for the love that is purest and sweetest
has a kiss of "desire" on the lips.

Happy Valentine's
With much Love XX

Sketch of the "all time lovers"
Romeo and Juliet!!
"Love is not a matter of counting the years
but making the years count"

For who ever you cherish....
With Love
XX

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