Sometimes things happen in your life that you cant quite fathom out. One of these things is when a friend, or someone you thought a friend decides that you are no longer.
Recently, i realised with great sadness that someone i had a closeness with decided they were too busy to have me in their life any longer, they told me the very words . Now, as a friend, being a friend to others and having them myself i cannot understand this -friends are unconditional, we do not set boundaries, we make time for each other isn't that the point?
Anyway, there is nothing i can do about this, so, for anyone who has forsaken a friend for their career, i say this, I hope your job can give you advice when you need it, cheer you up when you need it, listen to you when you need it, do favours for you when you need them, console you when you need it..cherish your friends, for they are the ones who will stick by you when you need it most..not your pay check
Friday, 18 February 2011
Hold Up!!
In my infinite wisdom stupidity i've agreed to take part in Norfolk Hold Up to raise funds for Norfolk Hospice Tapping House, a facility in Norfolk who help patients, carers and families living with cancer or other life-limiting illnesses, by providing timely and professional care and much needed support.
So, to help them raise some much needed cash i am being thrown in the cells for a day..and i need you good people to help me!
Stand by your phones on 2nd
PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME THERE!!
So, to help them raise some much needed cash i am being thrown in the cells for a day..and i need you good people to help me!
Stand by your phones on 2nd
PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME THERE!!
Saturday, 1 January 2011
The Twitterati
Ten (of many) lovely Twitter people who have touched me in one way or another in 2010 (not in THAT way you pervert)
@lingoliz
@davidblackm0re
@womaninblack
@paulsaxton
@Jamierothwell
@brays_cottage
@IK75
@lostinnorfolk
@snortlecomedy
@stuartflatt
and @Jesus_M_Christ ..he touched me too :) :)
@lingoliz
@davidblackm0re
@womaninblack
@paulsaxton
@Jamierothwell
@brays_cottage
@IK75
@lostinnorfolk
@snortlecomedy
@stuartflatt
and @Jesus_M_Christ ..he touched me too :) :)
New things, Old Things, Dancing, Retail and Wings!
A new year, hooray!! to be honest, I'm glad to see the end of 2010, it had its moments and all but on the whole it was not my finest to date. Anyway, i refuse to moan and winge about it so onwards and upwards, new challenges beckon and I cannot wait!
In a few days i head back to work, into my old jobs and one new one, a challenging one at that. Of course, me being me this thrills me, knowing there are challenges ahead ranks highly on the list of things that press my buttons when accepting a job (that and variation). So, having 2.5 other jobs already, I'm under no illusion that the forthcoming months will be hard, scheduling my time will be more important than ever but I'm ready for it..three challenging jobs, a whirlwind of Events, PR, Production, Marketing, Talking, Listening, Creating, Networking, Organising, Reading, Learning and more..I've some great projects and clients to work with this year, some new, some existing..all exciting, I have my new notebook and diary waiting to go with me. It's geeky i know but i LOVE a new notebook, starting afresh with new one always makes me feel so organised and tidy of mind.
The notebook gets carried everywhere i go, even to the bedside, and in it go all my notes and ideas and plans, from there they go into my laptop which then gets backed up regularly (once bitten twice shy, hence the perhaps overly cautious nature!)...i cannot begin to explain the feeling when your laptop gives up on you, taking your work with it to the grave!
So, the new job, heading up marketing and events for a shopping centre, is a slight change of direction for me, most of my work events/PR work tends to be more arts led..however, I'm looking forward to the challenge. I'm staying with the civic job too for a few more months to head up their events and PR for 2011, lots of sponsorship and funding work to do there to ensure a full schedule of events and facilities for the town, I'll also be at at Lingo where 2011 see's an exciting schedule of work plus the relaunch of DownhamWeb. I'll also be with the Fairyland Trust helping organise our 2011 Fairy Fair - and our 10th birthday, i have a full year of PR to plan, wings to get into stores and again, I'll be on the funding trail..this year, we need it more than ever.
Due to work, the past few years, i have forgone holidays and hobbies in order to focus on it solely, but this year, i fully intend to start both again, i think i may need a clone..and some luck!
In a few days i head back to work, into my old jobs and one new one, a challenging one at that. Of course, me being me this thrills me, knowing there are challenges ahead ranks highly on the list of things that press my buttons when accepting a job (that and variation). So, having 2.5 other jobs already, I'm under no illusion that the forthcoming months will be hard, scheduling my time will be more important than ever but I'm ready for it..three challenging jobs, a whirlwind of Events, PR, Production, Marketing, Talking, Listening, Creating, Networking, Organising, Reading, Learning and more..I've some great projects and clients to work with this year, some new, some existing..all exciting, I have my new notebook and diary waiting to go with me. It's geeky i know but i LOVE a new notebook, starting afresh with new one always makes me feel so organised and tidy of mind.
The notebook gets carried everywhere i go, even to the bedside, and in it go all my notes and ideas and plans, from there they go into my laptop which then gets backed up regularly (once bitten twice shy, hence the perhaps overly cautious nature!)...i cannot begin to explain the feeling when your laptop gives up on you, taking your work with it to the grave!
So, the new job, heading up marketing and events for a shopping centre, is a slight change of direction for me, most of my work events/PR work tends to be more arts led..however, I'm looking forward to the challenge. I'm staying with the civic job too for a few more months to head up their events and PR for 2011, lots of sponsorship and funding work to do there to ensure a full schedule of events and facilities for the town, I'll also be at at Lingo where 2011 see's an exciting schedule of work plus the relaunch of DownhamWeb. I'll also be with the Fairyland Trust helping organise our 2011 Fairy Fair - and our 10th birthday, i have a full year of PR to plan, wings to get into stores and again, I'll be on the funding trail..this year, we need it more than ever.
Due to work, the past few years, i have forgone holidays and hobbies in order to focus on it solely, but this year, i fully intend to start both again, i think i may need a clone..and some luck!
Sunday, 19 December 2010
Apologies
That last blog was kind of gushy - not my usual style, however..at the time it was needed
Normal service will resume soon :)
Normal service will resume soon :)
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Farewell 2010
The past 4 weeks i've spent working on projects for 2011, indeed even as far ahead as December already..this is nothing new, it is quite the norm for me, I always seem to be a good 6 months ahead of myself, I dont honestly know if this is a good thing or not, either way, i always seem to be looking forward, not having the time to look back so much.
This week i rectified that, like some kind of warped version of the Christmas Carol I reflected on the year past. To be totally honest, its been a pig! I dont say that lightly, i can deal with stress with the best of them but 2010 has been a particularly unkind year.
Starting the year off with a redundancy was not the best of starts, following that with money worries from not working, a health scare and heartache, plus sprinkling in burst water pipes, collapsing ceilings, broken cars and various other domestic nightmares, 2010 has taken me to corners of my mind i dont really want to re-visit anytime soon.
Don't get me wrong, i am not "woe is me-ing", far from it,i am aware of the billions of people who have life much worse than i do, i keep them in mind constantly..i remind myself how lucky i am.
2010 led me to people who have made me smile, laugh like a drain and love without boundries, i've also met people who have truly hurt me, causing me heartache..yet, despite that, its these people who have also helped make me who i am, testing my boundaries and my resiliance.. i am 34 years old and i am finally getting to know myself, these negetive events have led me to learn incredibly valuable lessons about life and myself.
The me i have discovered is a woman who no matter what drags me down, i will haul myself up from my boots, dust my self down, smile and carry on...the smile is important, perhaps THE most important part, its a deflective tool which enhances my grit and determination and hides my fear - it is my weapon of choice if you will.. 2011, take this as your warning, 2010 tried to beat me -it did not, and neither will you, you can try, but i'll smile and carry on!
Work as if it was your first day. Forgive as soon as possible. Love without boundaries. Laugh without control and never stop smiling.
This week i rectified that, like some kind of warped version of the Christmas Carol I reflected on the year past. To be totally honest, its been a pig! I dont say that lightly, i can deal with stress with the best of them but 2010 has been a particularly unkind year.
Starting the year off with a redundancy was not the best of starts, following that with money worries from not working, a health scare and heartache, plus sprinkling in burst water pipes, collapsing ceilings, broken cars and various other domestic nightmares, 2010 has taken me to corners of my mind i dont really want to re-visit anytime soon.
Don't get me wrong, i am not "woe is me-ing", far from it,i am aware of the billions of people who have life much worse than i do, i keep them in mind constantly..i remind myself how lucky i am.
2010 led me to people who have made me smile, laugh like a drain and love without boundries, i've also met people who have truly hurt me, causing me heartache..yet, despite that, its these people who have also helped make me who i am, testing my boundaries and my resiliance.. i am 34 years old and i am finally getting to know myself, these negetive events have led me to learn incredibly valuable lessons about life and myself.
The me i have discovered is a woman who no matter what drags me down, i will haul myself up from my boots, dust my self down, smile and carry on...the smile is important, perhaps THE most important part, its a deflective tool which enhances my grit and determination and hides my fear - it is my weapon of choice if you will.. 2011, take this as your warning, 2010 tried to beat me -it did not, and neither will you, you can try, but i'll smile and carry on!
Work as if it was your first day. Forgive as soon as possible. Love without boundaries. Laugh without control and never stop smiling.
Friday, 26 November 2010
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas - News from Fairyland
The nights are long and dark and Fairyland Trust workshops have wound down for the year, although the office remains busy and even though its almost 6 months away now is still a busy time.
So, we are two meetings in and are beginning to flesh out the bones of the main fair. This year will be our 10th birthday So you can expect to see some old favourites as well as some new activities and surprises... there's a lot of work to do yet but we will keep you posted.
Following our Halloween event we are now getting everything back into stores for the winter, giving them a good tidy and where needed, we clean, we fix and we mend.
Some of you may only know us for out main fairs, but our workshops also head all over the country, so whether we are organising our workshops for other events or hosting our own events we're taking bookings, dealing with contracts, arranging volunteers, packing the van, setting up and running the workshops, promoting them, fixing mending and making, fund-raising - that is just the tip of the iceberg. All of this takes a lot of work, there is never a real quiet time for us, there is ALWAYS something to do.
Over the next week or so our volunteers can be found at at both the Downham Market light switch on (28th 10-5pm) and at Wells Christmas tide on 4th December raising some much much needed funds....we hope to see you there!
Below you will find a copy of our most recent supporters update. If you would like to join our mailing list, you can do so simply by emailing newsletter@fairylandtrust.org
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Update 26.11.10
Snow!...it can only mean one thing, yep its just 29 days until Christmas and with that in mind we wanted to give you, our lovely Fairyland supporters the first chance to take advantage of our special Christmas offer.
From today until the end of December we are have a Christmas sale on our official Fairyland Merchandise. Why not take a look at our online shop and pick up some of our innovative workshop kits...they make the perfect stocking filler. Or, why not get your hands on one of our Limited Edition Cooking for Trolls aprons – perfect for wearing whilst cooking Christmas lunch this year!
For the next few weeks, or whilst stocks last, all items marked £7.50 will be just £5.00, £10.00 kits are reduced to £7.50 and CIT Aprons just £7.50 To visit the store and take advantage of the exclusive offer, simply click here http://bit.ly/eXvnaF *
Or, for an alternative gift this Christmas, why not give the gift of Fairyland and join our supporter’s scheme. For just £36 a year our supporters scheme helps up continue the charities work, you also receive a quarterly illustrated newsletter, a FREE workshop kit and priority booking for events.
Supporting the Fairyland Trust makes a magical difference to us and the work we do, to join, simply click the following link, complete the supporters form, send it back to us and we’ll do the resthttp://bit.ly/dnON34
Now for the slushy bit, on a final note for the year we’d like to say a huge thank you for continuing to support us and our work. We receive no government funding so support from people such as yourself means a great deal.
Have a wonderful Christmas; we’ll see you in the New Year with more details of our 2011 events....Don’t forget to leave a little something under the tree for the fairies and a little something out for the birds.
Abbie
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