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Role Models
At times, it's a very warped world we live in. We see examples of it
every day and its one epidemic that needs reversing. Our own Prime Minister
chooses to defend a man suspended (now sacked) from his job for physically
assaulting a colleague on the same day a retired police officer admits he has
lied for over a quarter of a decade. Where is the sense of perspective now? Surely
a senior officer should be regarded as a role model? Clearly not.
In fact, in my own little world these are just examples of
human beings, being well … human or inhumane in some cases. Role models should
begin at home - US PARENTS. It is our responsibility to create the sense of
perspective and lead by example. I have no expectations of any sports, movie or
television personality being perfect or being perfect role models. They are
only human! Plain and simple. HUMAN. They make mistakes, some apologise, too
few in my opinion. Others make money from their notoriety but essentially they
are like us – well, maybe not because I would never dream of punching,
stamping, biting or intentionally lying. However, the media rarely pick report on the fabulous stories of kindness and thoughtfulness like yesterday's All Stars Match at Anfield. They are only humans and we all do bad and good, mainly good things. When things do go wrong, they are lessons to teach the children how not to behave.
I choose to teach my boys about humanity:
- Know no one is perfect
- Know everyone makes mistakes
- It is okay to make mistakes
- Own your mistakes
- Live by your OWN standards and don't compromise them
- Apologise or accept any apology
- Forgive but don’t forget what it taught you.
Rugby League
I love being a part of this great sport in spite of the few
that try to ruin it. We do have a fabulous rugby league family. Every game day
reminds of this from Wes going through his game day ritual to the drop off at the
club or the pickup point for the away games. At home games, I write before the
kick off. For away games, I usually travel alone which means I can play my ‘old’
music and sing along as loud as I want without moans from the boys and calls of
‘wartime music’ being played. They are very cheeky! This week it was a 1980s
reunion CD so plenty of Queen, Kim Wilde, Human League, Madness, etc.
Going to Nottingham was a trip down happy memory lane.
Memories of Nottingham
So many happy times in so many cities – the British Rally
Championship at Clumber Park in the snow; showing, or trying to show the boys
how to fire bow and arrows in Sherwood Forest; the D H Lawrence Museum; Lucas’
first trip to the WWE at the Notts Arena;
I love Nottingham and even more so now the boys had a great
win.
Setting Goals
There were three goals when I was diagnosed with Menieres
and lost my job. These were:
1. 1st
Class Honours degree – CHECK
2. Becoming
a writer and having a book published – CHECK
3. Gain
a PhD – ongoing
This week I am in discussions to achieve my third goal and I
have a supervisor in place and ready to work with me. Subject to funding, I
should be pursuing my third goal very shortly. I can’t tell you how excited I
am. Not bad for a working class single mother with Menieres!!
I am working on my next three goals – well actually I know what they are but will wait until I have my PhD to publish them.
Beyond the Past
Pegasus Publishers
Amazon UK
Kindle
Amazon US
Or you can order from your local bookshop. The ISBN number is : 978-1-84386-789-0
Beyond the Lies
The edit is in full swing and I am really excited about the
outcome. Watch this space…
Scriptwriting
I never know whether to call it scriptwriting or
screenwriting. I am currently studying and writing a script at the same time.
It is really interesting how learning a new art puts a very different perspective
on films and dramas. I am loving this new challenge.
When I look back at the work I have managed over the last week I am really satisfied, but exhausted!! The To Do list is growing though!! I truly am living my dreams and it is only going to get better.
Have a fabulous week everyone. The schools break up this
Thursday for Easter so no school runs for two and a half weeks. That makes me
HAPPY too.
Just a mention : Congratulations to my lifelong team Ferrari for the magical win yesterday. I had goosebumps when the combination of the German and Italian national anthems were played. A new era has begun. #KeepingfightingMichael.
Just a mention : Congratulations to my lifelong team Ferrari for the magical win yesterday. I had goosebumps when the combination of the German and Italian national anthems were played. A new era has begun. #KeepingfightingMichael.
I always welcome your feedback and comments. Have a fabulous
week. You can follow my news and events on my website.
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