My desk

On April 4, 2016 By rebelwithkindnessIn Uncategorised, Uncategorized1 Comment

Today’s post is supposed to be about my desk, yet when I look at my desk I feel overwhelmed it’s full of projects that need finishing, paperwork that needs completed and so many more bits and pieces that have yet to find a home.

To be fair my desk is a fair reflection of my brain right now. Overloaded, unprepared and unfinished.

Life is changing and I’m slowly picking up the pace but finding my feet has been exhausting but so exhilarating. My husband says I thrive in chaos and whilst I don’t enjoy being unorganised and playing catch up I do love being busy and having a full life.

So my desk and I are just going to have to stay a little messy but we both are achieving some incredible things.

My favourite quote.

On April 4, 2016 By rebelwithkindnessIn Uncategorised, UncategorizedLeave a comment

I love absolutely love quotes, I have them in notebooks, on my walls and I even have a few tattooed. So choosing my favourite isn’t easy, so I’ve decided to go with one that inspires me to continue on.

“There is some good in this world, and its worth fighting for.” Tolkien

Tolkien is one of my favourite authors I can completely lose myself in his words. Travel in my mind into raging battles or on Elvish adventures, getting lost in the magical, incredible world of Tolkien’s imagination and creation.

There are many quotes from his works that I love but today I’m choosing this one.

With all that’s going on in this world it’s easy to lose sight of the good.

When the media is full of hate I want to hold on to hope.

It’s this hope that gives me strength, the strength to keep fighting against unfair systems, undemocratic governments and unjust decisions.

Why I will continue to advocate and educate about disability, social care and so much more.

There is good in this world and I will continue to keep fighting for it.

My earliest memory

On April 2, 2016 By rebelwithkindnessIn Uncategorised, Uncategorized1 Comment

I remember the chair in the corner, the smell that lingered in the air which I now know was from his cigarette smoke, strong and pungent but I loved it, it was him. Capstan full strength

His smile and his eyes that sparkled, full of humour and intelligence. His old rocking chair which held me for so many hours. The book that always lay down by his side.

My earliest memory is of my Grandad, sitting on his armchair having him read me book after book. Teaching me about the world and how wonderful it could be.

I miss him so much, his desire was for me to be the best person I could be. His constant reminder to be good to others, to treat them as you want to be treated.

I remember him teaching me play cards, I was a card shark at four, taking on the pensioners around the pubs table.

I remember him teaching me to question. His favourite saying “the only stupid question is the one you don’t ask” is what I have passed on to my girls.

He gave me the freedom to dream.

He challenged me to think beyond the normal.

Encouragement, trust, faith and love, these are my earliest memories.

These are my Grandad.