transitions

Some of the children at the school I work at are getting ready to move on. They are in their last year at the school and they visited a college today to see if it is for them. The nervousness they felt reminded me of transitions I have had in my life. The fear of the unknown is something that puts many people off trying something new.
The good thing is if you push through such fears and try you often find the actual event is nowhere near as frightening as you anticipated.
Here's to all the brave people that push themselves to try something new despite their fears!

Acts of kindness...

Today I have been thinking about all the lovely and thoughtful things people do for one another. Not because they have to or its someone's birthday but just because they want to brighten someone's day. Two such things have just happened to me in the past hour.
I came home from work to find my neighbour had wheeled my bins back to their places and then I cam indoors to find that my lovely friend Tina has made me a plaque saying 'Cathy Wills and Bills Lady!' She has dropped it into my letter box wishing me luck in my businesses.
What a wonderful gesture, it has made my day. I am so pleased I am taking the plaque to the pub tonight to show my friends!
I am so thankful for good friends and neighbours they truly help to make the World a better place!

Jackanory

I taught an English lesson at the school today and the main theme was 'story telling' so I searched on You Tube and found some old Jackanory episodes with stories read by Rick Mayall. The kids hadn't heard of him but liked him despite themselves. They started off cool not wanting a story read to them like 'little kids' but by the end of the story they were hooting with laugher!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19_K9zIeehs
It is actually hilarious!

double rainbow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_DKWlrA24k
I saw a double rainbow today, I love them! They seem so full of hope and promise.
I also love this version of the song....:)

Everything clicked today!

I love those days when everything seems to flow. Today I was at school having some really interesting Autism training. We all brought food to share and there was some lovely veggie stuff which made me happy!
I had to phone a couple of people today after work and they were totally helpful and relaxed and I drove home with everyone driving sensibly. Ollie was in a lovely calm mood when we went out for walkies and I threw together my evening meal and it came out well. I love days like this!

very fortunate

I realise that I am very lucky.
 I am glad to be employed part time by a supportive school leaving me time off to develop my businesses and to spend time with my family.
I am very lucky Graham was willing to look after Ollie so that I could take George over to Clarrie and Ben's house. I am delighted Jack managed to get to Plymouth to visit despite all the transport problems he faced and I am grateful to Ben for giving is all a lift to the theatre when poor Harold the car registered his protest at being parked on a hill and refused to start! I am also relived Harold decided to start later that evening when we worked out what the problem was!
I loved seeing Clarrie and Ben's home and it was great to have a delicious meal cooked for me by Clarrie- especially as everyone was willing to eat Quorn as I am vegetarian.
I am uplifted by the actors and musicians who performed in the Lion King Musical we watched at the theatre.
I am lucky to have Graham in my life he has been very supportive of my attempts to get my businesses off the ground and helped me in many practical ways.
I am fortunate to be part of two businesses that offer such good training and encouragement.
Now I am home curled up with Ollie and feeling very appreciative of all the wonderful people and experiences I have in my life.

George's adventure

I am sure he will not be pleased but George will be going on his travels soon. He will not be keen on the journey but the final destination will more than make up for any inconvenience caused as George is off to start a new life in Plympton with Clarrie and Ben and he will be spoiled rotten!
I am also looking forward to seeing The Lion King show later this week too. I have just had a lovely time with Graham walking rescue dogs around Havering. I also had a delicious Chinese meal. Life is rich and varied at the moment, just the way I like it!