Embracing Change
Einstein once said, "Insanity is doing the
same thing over and over again and expecting different results. In 2015, UK
Labour performed poorly (understated for diplomatic reasons) in the UK General
Election. Yet, ex-leaders and some MPs will not accept the party needs a
seismic shift in order to be remotely electable again. Speaking with ex-Labour
voters, their main gripe was "they're all the same now. They're only
interested in the money they can make for themselves and claiming
expenses." Not once did I hear, "they're too left wing."
Most people, I believe, are not interested in
right or left wing. It is terminology used by the media and Westminster elite
to bully and scare us. In reality, people want policies that make their lives
easier and give them a stable, secure job and viable, accessible services for
their family. Love him or loathe him, Jeremy Corbyn offers all this and so much
more. Not only has he proven he is honest, principled and incorruptible but he
has some great progressive policies to take us into a new technological and
economic age. I love his policies – believe me I have studied them –
particularly on education, health and the economy. He speaks my language and so
does John McDonnell. His critics want you to believe we are going backwards
when, in fact, the policies take us forward and strive for equality and
prosperity. This is a very popular agenda and that is why opponents don’t like
it. 
I get really cross and frustrated when some MPs
and political analysts complain Jeremy can't speak to the electorate, only
members. Who do these people think new members are? In less than twelve months,
Jeremy and his team have motivated half a million people – let that sink in for
a while. Half a million, disenfranchised people. Imagine what we could achieve
with unbiased media coverage and a fully united party. We can and we must win
the next General Election. Jeremy WILL be our next Prime Minister and change
the agenda from war and corruption to peace and prosperity for everyone in
society, not just the privileged few. Very exciting and interesting times
indeed. I raise a glass this evening to all my fellow Labour members, to Jeremy
Corbyn, John McDonnell and all the young MPs who stepped up and work so hard
when others refused to. They challenged themselves for us, pushed themselves
out of their comfort zones. Well done and thank you.
One last quote from Einstein, "We cannot
solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."
Masters
Study
So I did it. I took the plunge and I have
honestly been like a kid at Christmas, especially in the library. BOOKS! BOOKS!
And more BOOKS!
However, in true Charles household style, the
first day did not go according to plan. Lucas had a stomach bug and was off
school – thankfully I had a plan B – us Mums do! On top of that I was bitten by
an insect on the Friday before and had a really bad reaction. I couldn't get in
to see the doctor so I had to treat it myself based on past experience. On the
day of registration, we turned up to Uni and I dropped Wes off and tried to get
a parking space. I had to park a quarter of a mile away and walk back with a
badly swollen foot. Honestly, I just laugh at these hiccups now. I've been
through so many – nothing actually is straight forward but at least I can say,
it is never boring!
It has been like a military operation this week
– syncing Uni timetables, childcare and sporting activities for Lucas including
time for writing. It's tough but it is worth it and we can
do it. Bless my
children. Wes is going to get the bus through to Lucas' school on Thursday
afternoons so I can attend a Project Management lecture. We make an amazing
team and I am so grateful. Lucas is super excited to have his big brother pick
him up and go on a bus! I wonder how long the novelty will last, especially
through winter! I am so grateful for the
people I have around me who support my own personal development. Whatever you
want to do, it IS possible. Don't underestimate yourself and don't, ever listen
to the doubters.
On my 'epic' walk into Uni, I went through
the same old shit, "I can't do this," but I did and it was great. I
have met some great friends, old and new and I'm incredibly excited with the
new challenge. I know I can smash it!
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| Homemade - bad boy! |
My Portuguese class starts on the 3rd
Octobers and I'm so grateful to Grandma Dot for looking after Lucas so I can do
this and my studies, although, I suspect, she is as excited as Lucas is. Wes is away next week on a residential as part
of his course. I am jealous, he is going to one of my favourite haunts. I'm so
proud of how he has settled into his new student life even if he is a little
tired!
Life is not perfect but it's pretty damn close.
Do me a favour… go out there this week and do what makes you happy. Your
happiness and success is in your hands.
Much love
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