A Warm Hello!!!

A Warm Hello!!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/Thoughts gently embrace, Swoon in your sway, Rise high soul's sun, in the dawn of your day...." The Time Is Now"... Have a lovely day, inshallah!!!en-EUhourly82000-01-01T12:00+00:00A Warm Hello!!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/92/2ac0ff95d188a545abb4018015f08b_160x200.jpgJust an Illusion!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/11/12/just-an-illusion-7359971/2009-11-12T19:33:28+01:00 <p>Well it seems that way<br> and life is full of them!!<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/chica_o_vieja/4125327" title="chica_o_vieja"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/327/4125327_b5948cb4b1_m.jpeg" alt="chica_o_vieja"></a></p> <p><strong>This is a famous illusion.... if you have not seen it before</strong><br> <strong>What is it you see <img src="/img/smilies/icon_question.gif" alt=":?:" class="middle" border="0"></strong></p> <p>Like life we all see things differently... <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Hoping everyone has a great weekend <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"><br> (((X)))</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/11/12/just-an-illusion-7359971/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Well it seems that way
and life is full of them!!

chica_o_vieja

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

Like life we all see things differently... :yes:

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

]]>It's Amazing What We Can Achieve!!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/10/18/it-s-amazing-what-we-can-achieve-7191832/2009-10-18T08:10:27+02:00 <p>SO!!!..... You can't barely read nor write~<br> It is not an aweful place to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br> Some feel it is <img src="/img/smilies/graysigh.gif" alt=":**:" class="middle" border="0"><br> My Partner Omar who came to this country in 1990 did not speak a word of English,<br> He could not speak it, read it nor write it....<br> Within two years he could speak English fluently....<br> He was self taught<br> Today 20 years on he has his own business.... and he still can't barely write English....<br> So for all those 'so called' under achievers there is always hope <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> Don't blame education....<br> We can continue to learn through life and improve our skills.<br> So many people I know give hope to those who do not have the gift of literacy.<br> You can acheive your goals via other forms of communication.<br> Life's gift can prove that <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> My partner Omar speaks five languages, but lack of written English literacy has not let him<br> down.<br> He can read very well but writing skills are basic in English<br> He lives in this, suppose to be, open minded country.... but people still like to<br> catogorise and live with steryo type senario's... making condesending negative remarks<br> on what is a gift and how sad if you do not possess it... <img src="/img/smilies/grayno.gif" alt=":no:" class="middle" border="0"><br> So!! .... My partner has basic writing skills and has a business<br> I can't spell and have been employed within education working with special needs children<br> So I say yes it is amazing what we can acieve!!</p> <p>Here is Omar's own native writen language:<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/god_willing_god_bless/4014130" title="God willing ~God bless"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/130/4014130_97fd411c79_m.jpeg" alt="God willing ~God bless"></a></p> <p>Let's see if we reversed the situation could we adapt in the same way<br> I have lived abroad and know how awesome and over whelming it can be<br> learning a new language and adapting to a new culture<br> As this beautiful writing expresses:<br> "God Willing &God Bless" <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/omar_and_julie/4014154" title="Omar and Julie"><img src="http://data6.blog.de/media/154/4014154_d7a121390d_m.jpeg" alt="Omar and Julie"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/10/18/it-s-amazing-what-we-can-achieve-7191832/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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 :yes:

:yes:

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 :yes:

:yes:

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... :no:

:no:

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" :yes:

]]>How we all Differ!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/10/17/how-we-all-differ-7187724/2009-10-17T14:17:19+02:00 <p>I some times wonder <img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"><br> We are all from different walks in life and we all have our own personal perceptions<br> on what we think our special gifts are, which we are thankful for!!<br> I feel modesty is a gift, being sensitive to others whom may not be as fortunate as ourselves,<br> and helping those who struggle with that which we take for granted.<br> I have always been drawn to wanting to work wiith special needs children and children<br> who have social and emotinal problems... those who are refugees and learn English as a second<br> language....<br> Why...??<br> I feel for their stuggle for what is needed within our society to survive.<br> I have mentioned in a previous post way back that I suffer with dyslexia and a form of<br> dyspraxia so I was drawn to want to help those who like me battled at school!!<br> How I got into education is a miracle <img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"><br> But I did!! <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"><br> I know at present I am not working... and most of you know the story behind that!!<br> I am also re-thinking about where it is I want to go and am in a limbo stage... which<br> is not good <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"><br> I sometimes wonder when people presume we need confidence with words, spelling,<br> when the key factor here is not confidence but a special needs awareness<br> I do get so angry with the impersonal way education is looked upon<br> The UK offer so much to special needs education but we frown upon the weaknesses<br> and make littel of those who leave school with possibly no qualifications...<br> This is sad indeed but we must show sensitivity and a way of encouraging those<br> less fortunate then ourself and maybe use our so called gifts to help those<br> in need to progress with a sensitive and careing heart.<br> The most precious gift is modesty and the heart to show sensitivity to others.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/10/17/how-we-all-differ-7187724/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>I some times wonder :roll:

:roll:

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.

]]>One year today at BCUK !!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/09/11/one-year-today-at-bcuk-6944668/2009-09-11T20:45:28+02:00 <p><strong>Just noticed that I have been one year today at BCUK</strong><br> It has been an eventful year .... I do feel I have been here much longer<br> actually!!<br> I also know... 9/11 is a day of repect too for the sadness that hit America eight years ago!!<br> It only seems like yesterday!!</p> <p>Well I wish eveyone a lovely weekend<br> and see you all soon <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/1_fall_leaves/3914528" title="1_fall-leaves"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/528/3914528_050ff1c563_m.jpeg" alt="1_fall-leaves"></a><br> <strong>Autumn is here</strong></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/09/11/one-year-today-at-bcuk-6944668/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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

]]>Super Bank Holiday Weekend!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/09/01/super-bank-holiday-weekend-6867067/2009-09-01T12:23:11+02:00 <p>Hi Everyone!! <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"><br> Hope you all had a great bank holiday weekend!! <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> My best friend who I have known since school came over for a short break<br> to London with her daughter from Italy!!<br> We had a fab and fun time!!<br> This photo shows us all together through a shop window that conveniently had a mirror <img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"><br> The photo shows my friend her daughter and my mum...<br> and who is that holding the camera?? <img src="/img/smilies/graysmilewinkgrin.gif" alt=";D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/through_the_mirror_sloane_square/3846417" title="Through the mirror-Sloane Square"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/417/3846417_7452746545_m.jpeg" alt="Through the mirror-Sloane Square"></a></p> <p><strong>Sloane Square~Chelsea~London</strong><br> <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/09/01/super-bank-holiday-weekend-6867067/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Hi Everyone!! :wave:

:wave:

Hope you all had a great bank holiday weekend!! :yes:

:yes:

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

]]>Brighton Jazz!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/08/23/brighton-jazz-6803013/2009-08-23T19:22:19+02:00 <p><strong>Here are some more photos of Brighton...</strong><br> <strong>It was a jazzy afternoon in Brighton Town</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_town_the_lanes/3816910" title="Brighton town... The Lanes"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/910/3816910_0634b17e7f_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton town... The Lanes"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_jazz/3816931" title="Brighton Jazz"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/931/3816931_ea3778a38f_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton Jazz"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_jazz/3816936" title="Brighton Jazz"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/936/3816936_08145c735c_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton Jazz"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_town/3816960" title="Brighton Town"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/960/3816960_1c2495576f_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton Town"></a></p> <p><strong>And back to the beach for the coolest music</strong> <img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/cool_dude_in_brighton/3816972" title="Cool Dude in Brighton"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/972/3816972_46e6cff39b_m.jpeg" alt="Cool Dude in Brighton"></a> </p> <p> <img src="/img/smilies/graybigrazz.gif" alt=":P" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/08/23/brighton-jazz-6803013/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>Here are some more photos of Brighton...
It was a jazzy afternoon in Brighton Town

And back to the beach for the coolest music :yes:

]]>Get Away from London for the day... Hay-Hay!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/08/14/get-away-from-london-for-the-day-hay-hay-6721526/2009-08-14T10:50:43+02:00 <p>Just some pics of Brighton!!<br> I have often thought of living by the sea!!<br> I think I would be more at one with nature... <img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"><br> London is fab at times but toooooooo many people!!<br> Brighton is just so versatile and has the best of both worlds!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_beach/3786172" title="Brighton Beach"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/172/3786172_63a60e5091_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton Beach"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_beach/3786264" title="Brighton Beach"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/264/3786264_2d836a131f_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton Beach"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_beach/3786268" title="Brighton Beach"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/268/3786268_82cd545967_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton Beach"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_promanard/3786281" title="Brighton Promanard"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/281/3786281_77d1ec6710_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton Promanard"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/brighton_prom/3786285" title="Brighton Prom"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/285/3786285_f85452926b_m.jpeg" alt="Brighton Prom"></a></p> <p>Some more comming soon<br> <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/08/14/get-away-from-london-for-the-day-hay-hay-6721526/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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
:wave:

]]>Fresh Start.....http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/06/13/fresh-start-6294761/2009-06-13T11:35:11+02:00 <p><strong>True Love travels</strong><br> <strong>As gracefully as a bird</strong><br> <strong>Ready to migrate</strong><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/ready_to_migrate/3592417" title="Ready To Migrate"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/417/3592417_0988d882b7_m.jpeg" alt="Ready To Migrate"></a></p> <p>For spiritual enlightenment:<br> <a href="http://trueheartlotus-lotus.blogspot.com/">http://trueheartlotus-lotus.blogspot.com/</a><br> With love xx</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/06/13/fresh-start-6294761/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>True Love travels
As gracefully as a bird
Ready to migrate

Ready To Migrate

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

]]>I laugh so much every time I see this Advert!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/05/04/i-laugh-so-much-every-time-i-see-this-advert-6055593/2009-05-04T10:15:10+02:00 <p>My favourite AD at the moment is<br> "Compare The Meerkat/Market.com<br> I think Alexander is cute!!<br> Meerkats are brilliant<br> "SIMPLES!"...<img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/meekat/3472999" title="Meekat"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/999/3472999_c09f17ddca_m.jpeg" alt="Meekat" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0mXUC0cUPg">www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0mXUC0cUPg</a></p> <p> Enjoy your Bank Holiday!!...<img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> "Simples"...<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/05/04/i-laugh-so-much-every-time-i-see-this-advert-6055593/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>My favourite AD at the moment is
"Compare The Meerkat/Market.com
I think Alexander is cute!!
Meerkats are brilliant
"SIMPLES!"... :))

:))

Meekat

www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0mXUC0cUPg

Enjoy your Bank Holiday!!... :yes:
"Simples"... :wave:

]]>Looking Promising!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/27/looking-promising-6019784/2009-04-27T22:49:11+02:00 <p>Today I received a call from the head of the school where I work and she wants me to<br> come in midweek for a chat about suporting me in which ever way she can.<br> We spoke on the phone for about an hour, regarding this child... certain<br> aspects are now in motion and she is being given a one to one as from today<br> and it is someone whom I know will have a calming influence on this child<br> as well as having individual small group time out of the class environment.<br> This is a start!!</p> <p>I went to the doctor who said my hand will need some physio and the stitches<br> will be taken out next week. It is healing well.<br> I have to wear a hand support while working.<br> It is at times like this you realise how you take your hands for granted<br> any part of our body actually!!<br> But simple tasks like opening the milk or any finar manipulative tasks<br> like my favourite sketching I Cant do it but will soon !!<br> It is my favourite hobby.<br> I have had a promising day and the head had an appointment with this childs parents<br> this morning apparently they have wrote me a letter which I will read when I attend<br> the meeting mid week!!<br> I hope to return to work the following week.<br> My agency were very helpful with handy advise but the ultimate responsiblity<br> is with the school who today where very open in what they wish for my welfare<br> and the welfare of this child and the rest of the staff.<br> Thank you yesterday for all your valuable comments they indeed helped me with<br> my discussion today.<br> Thank you.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/27/looking-promising-6019784/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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.

]]>Vulnerability within School regarding Staffhttp://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/26/abuse-by-a-child-6010237/2009-04-26T14:32:10+02:00 <p>On Friday at work I was visously bitten by a young child and had to go to hospital<br> to get stitches.<br> It was my left hand and I am left handed.<br> I am contimplating what motion I should take as I am in a dilemma what to actually do<br> I was in shock on friday and in great pain as the child has damaged the nerve inbetween<br> my thumb and my index finger.<br> I am quiet disheartend at present!!<br> Sorry....<img src="/img/smilies/grayconfused.gif" alt=":??:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/26/abuse-by-a-child-6010237/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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.... :??:

:??:

]]>Pause For Thought!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/20/pause-for-thought-5973508/2009-04-20T00:45:21+02:00 <p>If you think you're to small to have an impact,<br> try going to bed with a mosquito....<br> (By Anita Roddick)</p> <p>(maybe not<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wth.gif" alt="|-|" class="middle" border="0">)...<img src="/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":>>" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/20/pause-for-thought-5973508/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>If you think you're to small to have an impact,
try going to bed with a mosquito....
(By Anita Roddick)

(maybe not |-| )... :>>

]]>Have a lovely weekend everyone!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/18/have-a-lovely-weekend-everyone-5963419/2009-04-18T00:41:51+02:00 <p>I know easter is over!!<br> but hey-ho.... here is the weekend again!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/sunset_silhouette/3421997" title="sunset silhouette"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/997/3421997_27c2422f1f_m.jpeg" alt="sunset silhouette" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Have a fab time!!...<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"><br> *X*X*X*</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/18/have-a-lovely-weekend-everyone-5963419/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>I know easter is over!!
but hey-ho.... here is the weekend again!!

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

]]>Had a wonderful surprise break!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/15/had-a-wonderful-surprise-break-5945900/2009-04-15T00:59:59+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/florence_italy/3412442" title="Florence -Italy"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/442/3412442_9b48e8383f_m.jpeg" alt="Florence -Italy" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Florence - Italy<br> Just got back late this evening!!<br> Hope everyone had a lovely easter break!!<br> and you are all rested...<img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"><br> Unless you were doing a bit of DIY... in that case<br> have a rest now!!<img src="/img/smilies/graysmilewinkgrin.gif" alt=";D" class="middle" border="0"><br> Lots of love<br> I'm off to bed...<img src="/img/smilies/icon_yawn.gif" alt=":yawn:" class="middle" border="0"><br> X*<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0">*X </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/15/had-a-wonderful-surprise-break-5945900/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

Florence -Italy

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... :yawn:

:yawn:

X*

:wave:

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]]>Easter Blessings - Have a lovely Time!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/09/easter-blessings-have-a-lovely-time-5917560/2009-04-09T17:50:14+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/within_a_daffodile/3394975" title="Within a Daffodile"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/975/3394975_154c363c33_m.jpeg" alt="Within a Daffodile" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> I think of the garden after the rain<br> and hope to my heart comes singing<br> At morn the cherry-blooms will be white,<br> and the Easter bells be ringing~<br> (By ~ Edna Dean Proctor)</p> <p>Easter Spells out beauty,<br> The rare beauty of "Newlife"<br> (By ~ S.D Gordon)</p> <p>Happy Easter Holidays!!...<img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/hyde_park_by_the_surpentine/3395021" title="Hyde Park ~ By the Surpentine"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/021/3395021_01f556c73f_s.jpeg" alt="Hyde Park ~ By the Surpentine" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> XX</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/09/easter-blessings-have-a-lovely-time-5917560/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

Within a Daffodile

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!!...

XX

]]>Keep a Green Tree in your Heart.http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/05/keep-a-green-tree-in-your-heart-5896539/2009-04-05T23:31:35+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/tree_of_life/3384335" title="Tree of life"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/335/3384335_80f6170858_m.jpeg" alt="Tree of life" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Keep a green tree in your heart<br> and perhaps a singing bird will come....</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/enter_the_garden/3384360" title="Enter the Garden"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/360/3384360_60dff1ac50_m.jpeg" alt="Enter the Garden" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Alone with myself<br> The tree bends to caress me<br> The Shade hugs<br> my heart....<br> (By Candy Polgar)<br> Sweet Dreams...<img src="/img/smilies/graysleep.gif" alt=":zz:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/05/keep-a-green-tree-in-your-heart-5896539/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

Tree of life

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... :zz:

]]>Playing Tourist for the day in London Town.http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/01/playing-tourist-for-the-day-in-london-town-5870753/2009-04-01T10:07:22+02:00 <p>I guess I am a lucky londoner as I am within walking distance to many famous and<br> historical places.<br> On Sunday I played tourist and got snappy happy,<br> here are a few of my snappy happy shots.</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/a_pndering_pigeon_a_head/3371212" title="A pndering pigeon a head"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/212/3371212_38dd014fc8_m.jpeg" alt="A pndering pigeon a head" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> A pondering pigeon ahead....Spencer House</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/spencer_house/3371224" title="Spencer House"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/224/3371224_41a928b1a9_m.jpeg" alt="Spencer House" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Spencer House -18th centry Palladian Mansion -The ancestral home of Dianna Princess<br> of Wales.<br> The Spencer Family have not lived in this, their London residence since 1926.<br> Following a 10 year referbishment, the building has now been restored<br> to reflect it's former splender.<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/top_central_point_of_spencer_house/3371252" title="Top central point of Spencer House"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/252/3371252_a072721520_m.jpeg" alt="Top central point of Spencer House" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> The Central point of Spencer House<br> I love the desigh of the window!!<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/spencer_house_green_park/3371272" title="Spencer House -Green Park"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/272/3371272_a21a025735_m.jpeg" alt="Spencer House -Green Park" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Spencer House in the distance from Green Park.<br> Spencer House is now open to the public by guided tour.<br> It was built between 1756 and 1766 for the first Earl.<br> Part of the building is now offices.<br> Visitors are able to tour many of the house rooms in their original glory.<br> and on selected days amble around the recently restored grounds<br> with their stunning views of Green Park.<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/green_park_daffodiles_of_spring/3371310" title="Green Park -daffodiles of spring"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/310/3371310_259dfa8587_m.jpeg" alt="Green Park -daffodiles of spring" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Green Park at a turn..... now ambling through for tea at Buckingham Palace<br> Well near by....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":>>" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>If you do visit London....<br> <a href="http://www.spencerhouse.co.uk">www.spencerhouse.co.uk</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/buckingham_palace/3371352" title="Buckingham Palace"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/352/3371352_840cf823d8_s.jpeg" alt="Buckingham Palace" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/04/01/playing-tourist-for-the-day-in-london-town-5870753/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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
Well near by.... :>>

If you do visit London....
www.spencerhouse.co.uk

:wave:

]]>Move In Time With The Seasons...http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/29/move-in-time-with-the-seasons-5851779/2009-03-29T11:23:17+02:00 <p>This is a graceful way to incorporate spirit and seasons<br> into your life...<br> * Slow down time<br> * Consult your soul while creating your schedule<br> * Make time for what is truly important in life<br> * Move in time with the seasons and the moon.</p> <p>I nearly forgot to put my clock foreward....<img src="/img/smilies/graysmilewinkgrin.gif" alt=";D" class="middle" border="0"><br> did you remember??....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/moon/3362309" title="moon"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/309/3362309_4757a15a99_m.jpeg" alt="moon" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> XX</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/29/move-in-time-with-the-seasons-5851779/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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??....

XX

]]>Blessing To Jade Goody and her familyhttp://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/24/blessing-to-jade-goodey-and-her-family-5823248/2009-03-24T22:50:36+01:00 <p>Everybody has mixed views on Jade Goody and the response towards her from<br> the media.<br> I have read a few very insulting blogs regarding her and feel them insulting<br> as the young Jade has died.<br> I can understand the anger at the pomp and ceremony regarding her like royalty<br> but dont forget that is the fault of the media not Jade herself.<br> I have my own personal views on her and her ease to fame but putting that aside<br> she was an interest to the public whether you like it or not.<br> I too feel they have milked the Jade Goody story... but if the media did not buy into it<br> she would not have become famous..... ask yourself why?<br> Because she was just "Jade" her naturalness was appealing, even her silly ways.<br> Let the girl rest in peace and stop bullshitting her.<br> After all who in this world is so perfect<br> No one!!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/24/blessing-to-jade-goodey-and-her-family-5823248/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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!!

]]>The Lion Cub From Harrods:http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/23/the-lion-cub-from-harrods-5816869/2009-03-23T22:28:20+01:00 <p>Tomorrow 24/3/09 at 8pm is a great documentary telling the amazing and<br> touching story of Christian the lion.....<br> John Rendall and Ace Bourke who bought a lion cub from Harrods in 1969,<br> before hand-rearing the animal at their club on the Kings Road Chelsea<br> (my neck of the woods...<img src="/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":>>" class="middle" border="0">)<br> The cub lived with John and Ace in their flat in Chelsea....<br> The release and reunion of Christian the lion took place in Kenya more than<br> 30 years ago.<br> It is on channel five and is a must to see or record!!<br> Here is the famous reunion... (check out more clips from side-bar)<br> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvCjyWp3rEk">www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvCjyWp3rEk</a><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/lion/3347262" title="Lion"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/262/3347262_3b0544711a_m.jpeg" alt="Lion" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> I am recording it... and watching it...<img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> Have tissues at the ready!!!<br> XX</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/23/the-lion-cub-from-harrods-5816869/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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
(my neck of the woods... :>>

:>>

)
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

Lion

I am recording it... and watching it... :yes:

:yes:

Have tissues at the ready!!!
XX

]]>Once in a Dream......http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/12/once-in-a-dream-5746393/2009-03-12T23:06:59+01:00 <p>Once in a dream of night I stood<br> Lone in the light of a magical wood<br> Soul deep in vision that poppy like sprang....<br> and spirits of truth were the birds that sang...<br> and spirits of love were the stars that glowed...<br> and spirits of peace were the streams that flowed...<br> in that magical woods in the land of sleep<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/magical/3313438" title="Magical....."><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/438/3313438_53ca11663e_m.jpeg" alt="Magical....." vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Lone in the light of that magical grove<br> I felt the stars of the spirit of love<br> gather and gleam round my delicate youth<br> and I heard the song of the spirit of truth<br> to quench my longing I bent me low<br> by the stream of the spirit of peace<br> that flow<br> In the magical woods in the land of sleep***<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/magical/3313465" title="Magical....."><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/465/3313465_1d4d167c6d_s.jpeg" alt="Magical....." vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Poem by Sarojini Naidu<br> Good night.....<img src="/img/smilies/graysleep.gif" alt=":zz:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/12/once-in-a-dream-5746393/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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

Magical.....

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..... :zz:

]]>Spring Hides In Winters Realm!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/03/spring-hides-in-winters-realm-5682663/2009-03-03T01:29:42+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/a_light_exists_in_spring/3282862" title="A light exists in spring"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/862/3282862_cf90eeb26c_m.jpeg" alt="A light exists in spring" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> A light exists in spring<br> Not present on the year<br> At any other period<br> When March is scarcely here</p> <p>A colour stands aboard<br> On solitary hills<br> That science cannot over take<br> But human nature feels....</p> <p>I am eagerly waiting for spring.....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wth.gif" alt="|-|" class="middle" border="0">....watching for all the subtle hints<br> it's on it's way......please.....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"><br> XX </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/03/spring-hides-in-winters-realm-5682663/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

A light exists in spring

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

]]>Happy Birthday DeadGirlsDiarieshttp://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/02/happy-birthday-deadgirlsdiaries-5675317/2009-03-02T01:25:33+01:00 <p>Hi Alexis,<br> Happy Birthday ....<br> Have a fab 19th year.....<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/notitle/3317143" title=""><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/143/3317143_8ca50424c5_m.jpeg" alt="" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> I remember the first time I met you in blog land you liked this sketch I did.<br> So here it is for you!!.....<img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> with love.....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/notitle/3317147" title=""><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/147/3317147_2c31286ee3_m.jpeg" alt="" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Cheers Alexis.....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"><br> XXX </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/03/02/happy-birthday-deadgirlsdiaries-5675317/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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!!..... :yes:

:yes:

with love.....

Cheers Alexis..... :wave:

:wave:

XXX

]]>It looked like sculpture as I looked up to the sky!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/25/it-looked-like-sculpture-as-i-looked-up-to-the-sky-5650857/2009-02-25T23:55:25+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/tree_like_sculpture/3267366" title="Tree- like sculpture!!"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/366/3267366_bc8c8e69c6_m.jpeg" alt="Tree- like sculpture!!" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> It was one of those rare days in winter when the sky was blue....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":>>" class="middle" border="0"><br> last saturday....<img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"><br> Most of the trees on my street have been cut back ,and this is one of them,<br> but somehow I liked its sculpturess look....<br> if these is such a word.... is there???....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt=":roll:" class="middle" border="0"><br> Anyway thats the word for this tree....<img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> "Sculpturess"<br> It would look good at the tate....<img src="/img/smilies/graysmilewinkgrin.gif" alt=";D" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/25/it-looked-like-sculpture-as-i-looked-up-to-the-sky-5650857/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

Tree- like sculpture!!

It was one of those rare days in winter when the sky was blue.... :>>

:>>

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???.... :roll:

:roll:

Anyway thats the word for this tree.... :yes:

:yes:

"Sculpturess"
It would look good at the tate....

]]>Happy Birthday For Tomorrow Mr Rook!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/22/happy-birthday-for-tomorrow-mr-rook-5630158/2009-02-22T21:22:57+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/owl/3258186" title="owl"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/186/3258186_607accf7a8_m.jpeg" alt="owl" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> TWIT~TWOO TO YOU COLIN......<img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> Have a wonderful Birthday tomorrow!!<br> With much love and affection....<img src="/img/smilies/graysmilewinkgrin.gif" alt=";D" class="middle" border="0"><br> from Julie<br> XXXX </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/22/happy-birthday-for-tomorrow-mr-rook-5630158/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

owl

TWIT~TWOO TO YOU COLIN...... :yes:

:yes:

Have a wonderful Birthday tomorrow!!
With much love and affection....

from Julie
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]]>Peace At Dawnhttp://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/20/peace-at-dawn-5618007/2009-02-20T23:30:24+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/saatchi_gallery_at_dawn/3252432" title="Saatchi Gallery - at dawn"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/432/3252432_c328a0a595_m.jpeg" alt="Saatchi Gallery - at dawn" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Peace of early morning as my partner leaves at 5am for work!!<br> Peaceful time in London is rare after 8am....<img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"><br> Drat!!! guess I will take that sacrifice as I duck under the duvet for my extra 3 hours<br> before I head to rush hour!!.....<img src="/img/smilies/graysleep.gif" alt=":zz:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/peace_at_dawn/3252467" title="peace at dawn"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/467/3252467_d882f402bc_m.jpeg" alt="peace at dawn" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Peace is something to cherish, but hard come by once out and about in London<br> You can find peaceful havens and pick and choose quite roots and avoid the hustle<br> and bustle<br> Many people love the hustle and bussel of busy London<br> I personally tolerate it to get around but am at heart a peaceful person<br> and will strive to find that peace anywhere I can.<br> Not at work of course.... I work in one of the most noisest professions<br> with those lovely sweet energetic children....<br> Once home though I can switch to my Peaceful half hour .... if I am lucky!!!<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/my_home_street_in_the_snow/3252490" title="My home street in the snow"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/490/3252490_77b874155b_m.jpeg" alt="My home street in the snow" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> My home street in the snow ... that's long melted now!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/peace_at_dawn/3252510" title="Peace at dawn"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/510/3252510_1830e7cf20_m.jpeg" alt="Peace at dawn" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Peace is something to cherish, peace and tranquility,<br> if you are fortunate to find the time in lifes busy schedule<br> Peace has many meanings to me....<br> My peace is contentment within myself, finding some calm tranquil moments....<br> being calm and relaxed at some point of each day.<br> Of Course I like being wacky too<br> Scoobie- doobie -doo!!<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/slip_and_slide_on_the_snow/3252541" title="slip and slide on the snow"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/541/3252541_6367ea5f5a_m.jpeg" alt="slip and slide on the snow" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> this is the slip and slide boogie, as it is real slippy on this road!!<br> Adios ....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/20/peace-at-dawn-5618007/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

Saatchi Gallery - at dawn

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!!..... :zz:

:zz:

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 .... :wave:

]]>Walking Through Kensington Gardens...http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/18/walking-through-kensington-gardens-5597753/2009-02-18T01:00:39+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/walking_through_kensington_gardens/3243900" title="Walking Through Kensington Gardens"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/900/3243900_139b2fbfed_m.jpeg" alt="Walking Through Kensington Gardens" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> I often love to walk through Kensington Gardens<br> Any little haven of peace in busy, noisy London Town!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/sunset_through_the_trees/3243907" title="sunset through the trees"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/907/3243907_7862649e65_m.jpeg" alt="sunset through the trees" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> I like the daylight stretch.... wishful thinking of spring on its way!!<br> The sun is setting through the trees,<br> the trees look strong and bold!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/path_way_to_the_royal_albert_hall/3243923" title="Path way to the Royal Albert Hall"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/923/3243923_10853495bf_m.jpeg" alt="Path way to the Royal Albert Hall" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Path way to The Royal Albert Hall!!<br> I love the Royal Albert Hall and go there often<br> Recently I went To see Cirque du Soleil- Quidam<br> <a href="http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/-25k">www.cirquedusoleil.com/-25k</a><br> (click on Europe-click on English...<br> A video showing some grate highlights of their shows.. at first the sight will say<br> "oops sorry cant show web page.... hang on a few seconds and it will come on..<img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0">)<br> Quidam info:<br> <a href="http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirquedusoleil/en/---">www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirquedusoleil/en/---</a> 18k</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/kensington_gardens_at_dusk/3243967" title="Kensington Gardens at dusk"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/967/3243967_83b6b15efc_m.jpeg" alt="Kensington Gardens at dusk" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Kensington Gardens at Dusk!!<br> On my way home.....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/18/walking-through-kensington-gardens-5597753/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

Walking Through Kensington Gardens

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.. :yes: )
Quidam info:
www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirquedusoleil/en/--- 18k

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

]]>Harrods From A Tropical Point Of View!!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/17/harrods-from-tropical-point-of-view-5589606/2009-02-17T01:37:08+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/harrods_from_a_tropical_point_of_view/3240566" title="Harrods From A Tropical Point Of View!!"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/566/3240566_297208b015_m.jpeg" alt="Harrods From A Tropical Point Of View!!" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> I am peeping through the tropic's of Knightsbridge!!...<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wth.gif" alt="|-|" class="middle" border="0"><br> It is cold and I am wearing my Jane costume....<br> but where is Tarzan?....<img src="/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif" alt=":'(" class="middle" border="0"><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/harrods_from_a_tropical_point_of_view/3240570" title="Harrods From A Tropical Point Of View"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/570/3240570_345b048607_m.jpeg" alt="Harrods From A Tropical Point Of View" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> I think he has got lost.....<img src="/img/smilies/grayconfused.gif" alt=":??:" class="middle" border="0"><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/harrods_from_tropical_point_of_view/3240573" title="Harrods From Tropical Point Of View"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/573/3240573_cd1927c696_m.jpeg" alt="Harrods From Tropical Point Of View" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> That's it!!... I am getting cold I will sneak into the tropics to change my attire...<img src="/img/smilies/graysmilewinkgrin.gif" alt=";D" class="middle" border="0"><br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/zebra_at_harvy_nicoles/3240579" title="ZEBRA AT HARVY NICOLES"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/579/3240579_a0f3d62515_m.jpeg" alt="ZEBRA AT HARVY NICOLES" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Well I crossed the zebra crossing and here he is!!<br> Typical London Transport...<img src="/img/smilies/grayyes.gif" alt=":yes:" class="middle" border="0"><br> Cant beat it!!.....<img src="/img/smilies/graylaugh.gif" alt=":))" class="middle" border="0"><br> <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"> XX<br> From London!!<br> Harrods/ Zebra at Harvy Nicoles!!<br> I bought him in the sale....50% discount!!!<br> <img src="/img/smilies/graysmilewinkgrin.gif" alt=";D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/17/harrods-from-tropical-point-of-view-5589606/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

Harrods From A Tropical Point Of View!!

I am peeping through the tropic's of Knightsbridge!!... |-|

|-|

It is cold and I am wearing my Jane costume....
but where is Tarzan?.... :'(

:'(

Harrods From A Tropical Point Of View

I think he has got lost..... :??:

:??:

Harrods From Tropical Point Of View

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

ZEBRA AT HARVY NICOLES

Well I crossed the zebra crossing and here he is!!
Typical London Transport... :yes:

:yes:

Cant beat it!!..... :))

:))

:wave:

XX
From London!!
Harrods/ Zebra at Harvy Nicoles!!
I bought him in the sale....50% discount!!!

]]>Some People Come Into Our Lives And Quickly Go...http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/14/some-people-come-into-our-lives-and-quickly-go-5574946/2009-02-14T22:08:51+01:00 <p>Some People Come Into Our Lives And Quickly Go...<br> Some People Move Our Souls To Dance....<br> They awaken us to new understanding<br> with the passing whisper of their wisdom<br> Some people make the sky more beautiful<br> to gaze upon....<br> They stay in our lives for awhile,<br> leave footprints on our hearts,<br> and we are never the same!!<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/waterlily/3399997" title="waterlily"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/997/3399997_58acc39b97_m.jpeg" alt="waterlily" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> With love<br> XX </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/14/some-people-come-into-our-lives-and-quickly-go-5574946/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>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!!

waterlily

With love
XX

]]>Love is........ The Flower You've Got To Let Grow!!http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/13/love-is-the-flower-you-ve-got-to-let-grow-5569454/2009-02-13T23:42:12+01:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/a_white_rose/3231390" title="A white Rose"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/390/3231390_89b78cfef5_m.jpeg" alt="A white Rose" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> "I send you a cream white rosebud<br> with a flush upon it's petal tips,<br> for the love that is purest and sweetest<br> has a kiss of "desire" on the lips.</p> <p>Happy Valentine's<br> With much Love XX<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/romeo_and_juliet/3400006" title="Romeo and Juliet"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/006/3400006_0bfc4abd3f_m.jpeg" alt="Romeo and Juliet" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><br> Sketch of the "all time lovers"<br> Romeo and Juliet!!<br> "Love is not a matter of counting the years<br> but making the years count"</p> <p> For who ever you cherish....<br> With Love<br> XX </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://juliepenkova.blog.co.uk/2009/02/13/love-is-the-flower-you-ve-got-to-let-grow-5569454/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>

A white Rose

"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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