Summer is in full swing and no time should be spend at home... A fantastic weekend starting with Suspiciously Elvis at the beautiful Cannizaro house, Friday evening - part of the Cannizaro festival. What a treat.
Saturday morning, South Park Gardens Charity event - Children in Need. Stalls, Singers, The Mayor of Merton and the AFC Wimbledon club was there giving their support. It was a fantastic turnout with lots of people enjoying the park grounds, kids going wild on the rides and parents shopping
Saturday evening, at Kenwood house listening to Rufus Wainwright in concert
Sunday - Goodwood Festival of speed. This is a super event and should not be missed. Make sure you get your tickets booked for next year!
Next week...South Park Gardens Music Festival.
Monday, 5 July 2010
Goodwood Festival of speed
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Friday, 4 June 2010
What a fantastic week
Finally it is Friday, not that it is the end of the week yet...
Spend a wonderful weekend in New Forest - no need to travel far to have a fantastic break. We stayed in a beautiful hotel called Whitley Ridge in the heart of New Forest. Great food...mmmm, fair trade coffee...aaahhh, grow lots of their own veggies, and use local produce ....yummy. Perfect. The scenery was a extra bonus!
We visit Beaulieu's National Motor Museum, and saw a fantastic James Bond and World of Top Gear exhibition. A recommended visit (yes even for girls...) We were lucky to see some world war II & Gulf War army trucks, tanks, and lots more.
On Wednesday I attended a personal enhancing workshop with Laura Hart - Voice Coach. She certainly added some colour to my voice. She helps a number of people speak with " confidence, clarity and conviction" have a look at her website http://www.laurahart.co.uk/ I am looking forward to our next session!
The weekend... I will be taking photo's at the picnic in South Park Gardens.
Spend a wonderful weekend in New Forest - no need to travel far to have a fantastic break. We stayed in a beautiful hotel called Whitley Ridge in the heart of New Forest. Great food...mmmm, fair trade coffee...aaahhh, grow lots of their own veggies, and use local produce ....yummy. Perfect. The scenery was a extra bonus!
We visit Beaulieu's National Motor Museum, and saw a fantastic James Bond and World of Top Gear exhibition. A recommended visit (yes even for girls...) We were lucky to see some world war II & Gulf War army trucks, tanks, and lots more.
On Wednesday I attended a personal enhancing workshop with Laura Hart - Voice Coach. She certainly added some colour to my voice. She helps a number of people speak with " confidence, clarity and conviction" have a look at her website http://www.laurahart.co.uk/ I am looking forward to our next session!
The weekend... I will be taking photo's at the picnic in South Park Gardens.
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Say No Without Feeling Guilty
Are you chronically over committed? Rushing from one task to another, with no time for yourself? The key is to have a strong vision of what you want to say yes to. Then you feel far more confident saying no.
Steps
1. Decide which activities you truly love. If you stay focus on those things, then the next time you are asked to volunteer or get involved in a time-consuming activity, just check in. If the request takes you too far from what you are already dedicating yourself to, it is easier to say no
2. Get over the need to be nice. Stop being afraid to disappoint people, and let go of the sense of importance you get from being indispensable
3. Be clear when you say no. Ambiguities like "maybe" or "let me get back to you" leave the other person thinking that you're actually interested - when you are not
4. Practice saying no in nonthreatening situations. Carving out time for yourself and your family requires no reason or apology
5. Say no to request for money in simple language and give no explanation. Contribute to the causes that excite you and complement your values. Then you'll feel confident saying "My contributions have already been allocated this year"
Steps
1. Decide which activities you truly love. If you stay focus on those things, then the next time you are asked to volunteer or get involved in a time-consuming activity, just check in. If the request takes you too far from what you are already dedicating yourself to, it is easier to say no
2. Get over the need to be nice. Stop being afraid to disappoint people, and let go of the sense of importance you get from being indispensable
3. Be clear when you say no. Ambiguities like "maybe" or "let me get back to you" leave the other person thinking that you're actually interested - when you are not
4. Practice saying no in nonthreatening situations. Carving out time for yourself and your family requires no reason or apology
5. Say no to request for money in simple language and give no explanation. Contribute to the causes that excite you and complement your values. Then you'll feel confident saying "My contributions have already been allocated this year"
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Conquer Your Closets
If you've kept a lot of clothes for several years because you think they may fit again, choose just one favorite piece (as and incentive) and get rid of the rest. When you shed those pounds, reward yourself with a new wardrobe.
Monday, 26 April 2010
Give kids their own to-do-list
They're an important and valued part of the family team, and your household routines will go much smoother. Even preschoolers will enjoy checking items off a list with pictures next to the words
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