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Monday, March 11, 2013
full swing
Motivational Monday #6
Aloha Sprinklerinos,
Firstly, oh hello 700th post on this blog. 700!! Go me!
Secondly, here we are on another merry Monday with another dose of motivation. Are you enjoying these posts? They are fast becoming my favourite to write.
I chose this quote today (again, from Pinterest) because I thought it was pretty apt for my 700th post and is something I agree whole heartedly.
When you think of success, what do you think of? Do you think of happiness, wealth, certain goals? How do you plan on getting to them? The majority of the time, the answer is going to lie in the field of 'hard work'.
The person I consider to be most successful in my life is my Dad. He was raised in a modest family with normal things. He went to a normal school and worked very hard. He trained as an accountant and decided that it wasn't for him, worked in sales and then decided to take the plunge and set up his own business. Twenty to thirty years on, he has been tres successful and as well as having the world's greatest Daughter (mwahaha) he also has all the lovely things he has worked for. There are times when I look at his lovely house or fabulous holidays with a tinge of envy and think, 'Why can't I have those things?'. And this answer is, "I can". The bit in between those two things though is called hard work.
My Dad didn't just wake up with a lovely home or fall into lovely experiences, he poured his time, his energies and his thoughts into his work. He didn't sit about watching TV wondering when success would come knocking, he physically made it happen. He didn't take an elevator, he sweated his way up the stairs and now he's up the top and can be proud of himself.
I feel a little bit like that for this blog. No, it isn't World Number One Blog of The Year, but to me, it's a success. It's what I want it to be. To make it what I want it to be, I've worked really bloomin' hard. I have spent hundred of hours on it, I think about it daily, I research ways to improve it and above all, I pour love and energy into it gladly. I don't resent the work, I relish in it because I know how amazing it feels to achieve the little goals you set yourself.
If you have something you want to do, do it. Enjoy knowing that you can and will achieve your goals if you work for them and enjoy the journey to getting there. When you look at it in the right way, it's immensely satisfying. There is nothing you cannot do if you work hard enough for it.
If there is something you want to achieve this week, start today and take the first step of your stairs.
Previously...
Toodlepip!
xx
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Saturday, March 9, 2013
spring forward
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Statement Necklaces
Aloha Sprinklerinos,
The statement necklace is back! For a good couple of years now I have shied away from necklaces. Partly because the fashion seemed to be quite long nacklaces that ended around the tummy area and being pregnant/a new mum made me not want to highligh this part of my body, and partly because Baby Glitter had a big tendancy to pull on them and throttle me somewhat.
Now though, shorted necklaces are in and Darcy is able to understand 'no', so it's happy days for bling and not such happy days for my purse!
I picked up all three of these necklaces from Accessorize and adore them all. I have plenty of outfits that they work well with and have found they are often the piece to tie everything together and give you that 'finished' look.
I'm so excited to start buying shorter neck jewels and look forward to seeing what everyone else opts for too. What about you?
Also, just for fun, I've been looking back at jewellery I've bought and featured over the years. I'm so glad I documented all of this ♥
Can you tell that I worked in an office right next to an Accessorize shop?! Far too many lunchbreaks spent in there that summer!!
Toodlepip!
xx
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golden girl
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The Ted Baker Dress
Aloha Sprinklerinos,
Every once in a while, you find something special. An article of clothing so magnificent that you can't bare to put it in your wardrobe and so lovely that every time you walk by you cant help but trace your fingers over the fabric.
Last month whilst we were shopping in Liverpool, Zoe and I spotted the new Ted Baker line and almost physically swooned.
Rather insanely, Zoe bought me one of the (crazy expensive!) dresses as my early birthday present. She is far, far too good. It was a little snug when I tried it on so it's a huge motivation to loose half a stone so I can look b-e-a-utiful in it. I think if I'd have bought it myself I wouldn't have felt so obliged but since someone else spent their pennies on me, it's a lot easier to choose soup over pizza!
My aim is to wear this dress for our meet-up at PlayList Live in Florida, which is about 2 weeks away, so hopefully I will have a successful OOTD for you by then.
Until then, I hope you enjoyed the sneak peaks. If you are tempted by this dress (and who wouldn't be?), mine was bought from John Lewis but weirdly, they don't seem to have it on their site. You can however buy it HERE, directly from Ted Baker. The sunglasses seemed to fit well with the 50's style dress and were bought from River Island a little while a go.
What do you think? The most amazing thing you've ever seen? Thought so ;)
Toodlepip!
xx
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Cloud Nine Giveaway Winner
Aloha Sprinklerinos,
How is it the middle of the week already? Time wizzes is by doesn't it? Oh my, I sound old.
Rightyroo, THANK YOU to everyone who took part in last month's giveaway. I was blown away by your excitement for it and I definitely feel inspired to do more!
(THIS IS NOW CLOSED AND THIS IMAGE IS TO DEMONSTRATE THE PRIZE.)
As always with giveaways, there can only be limited winners (in this case one), so if you are not the lucky guy or gal, then I'm ever so sorry. There's always next time!!
Since we are all a wonderful community though, I'm sure you will all join me in giving the lucky winner a big pat on the back.
Well Done -
Victoria Jenkins!
I have followed you on twitter so if you could DM to say howdydoody, we can arrange for Cloud Nine to send out your prize.
Out of interest, if money and shipping were no object (but sticking to normal people restraints, I'm not about to giveaway a palace or a sports car), what sort of giveaways would you like to see?
Toodlepip!
xx
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