Reflection Post on A-Z ..... and other stuff ;)

Which means I will revert to talking about whatever thoughts. rants, events are worth talking about! And only post several days on the trot if I want! Of course I may find another challenge instead :) But at least not for a couple of days.

So what have I been up to?

A-Z challenge reflections
Hmmmm. I think overall I am glad I took part in the A-Z Challenge. I only found the challenge less than a day before it started. I would say that was a huge disadvantage. It would have been good to have longer to think about a theme, what I wanted to post, have some planned and written well ahead of time. A few posts felt like cheats as the mojo let me down with some letters and the posts were pretty short - is 2 words a bit short? Obviously there was photos as well :)! I am glad though I  went with the topic I choose. My A-Z scrapbook was quite a few years old, so it was good to update my thoughts - I will probably print out the daily posts and add them to the A-Z scrapbook :) The comments were lovely to read. I know that most of my family and friends read my inane drivel, but to actually have comments at the end of a post - well, that was a super nice feeling ;) And it's really encouraging to have my followers in double figures! Being my first year I was very disorganised with visiting other blogs - I visited loads, but didn't keep a record, so with a few I wanted to revisit, well, the needle and the haystack? I did feel I visited and commented on a lot more than was reciprocated. I know one shouldn't do something just to get something back, but it was a bit disheartening. Chatting about me might not have been everyone's cup of tea, but a 'Hi, popping in!' would have been nice. Thanks to the A-Z blog I also learnt how to add a signature link to my comments and how to schedule posts, so those are really handy skill I am grateful for. I plan to visit all the blogs on the reflection list, and, unless something major gets in the way, will be back next year to have another go :)

2014
So plans are underway - excited much! I feel like a school kid who can't wait for their party. Mum and Dad have kindly split the deposit we need. Joseph will pay Dad back which will reduce the amount he owes us. Actually if he pays back all that he owes us it'd cover the whole event. Visiting the place on Wednesday - fingers crossed we like it IRL as much as on the internet.

With my lovely niece - a beautiful soul :)

Jeez Jeff - not one of your best LOL! Also Uncle John

Mum, cousin Stewart, Aunty Jean and Rebecca

Photos are of a meal out for Mum's birthday. Joshua was also there but wasn't in a photographic mood :( Bit ironic when I'm trying to persuade him to write off to some modelling agencies. We bought Mum a printer for the computer. Which is a good thing. I think. Except of course now instead of her ringing for help with skype, email, the computer .... we can now add printer problems to the list LMAO! I may regret that gift!

Girls Brigade
Agreed to help out at Joy's Girls Brigade group. Did some beading with them. 15 girls of various ages - could have been an 'God what possessed me' moment, but actually was fun :)

Crafting
Been furiously crafting for a craft fair at the weekend. Photos are just a couple of the items I made. Have to say I am in love with the canvas. Planning to make a lot more of those with different inspirational quotes and colours.

Obv my fav photo of the week - love Dawnie :)

Josh went to his first ever concert - Beyonce - he was beyond impressed :)And Jeff's been to work ;) Remember that nasty tackle at Joshua's football on last Sunday's post? Turned infected, we ended up at A & E at 11 at night. But doc said was good that we had taken him - another 12 hours till we could have seen his GP and he probably would have ended up being admitted to hospital to have IV antibiotics. Kids! Role on when they have their own other halves that take them :) Only one governor meeting which I think was productive. Application form in by deadline. Now just got to wait........

Laterz xx