Lessons In Life

Lessons In Life #21


Lesson 21 Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. Doing something different on a 'special' occasion is nice, but sometimes doing something special on a perfectly normal boring day is even better. It is somehow more magical than any planned birthday… Continue reading Lessons In Life #21

Lessons In Life

Lessons in Life #20


Lesson 20 When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. This. So much this. Previously I would back down and curb my dreams and wishes in preference of others' - not any more. Not now. Now I know that i have to follow my dreams and… Continue reading Lessons in Life #20

Lessons In Life

Lessons In Life #19


Lesson 19 It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. I had a perfectly happy childhood and I am having a perfectly happy second one with my two children leading the way and I'm sure, one day, when they're big enough and… Continue reading Lessons In Life #19

Lessons In Life

Lessons In Life #18


Lesson 18 Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. Carole of early 2008 wouldn't stand a chance against Carole of early 2012. Without even realising I have learned to be strong mentally by battling with my depression and learning how to deal with the less pleasant sides of people and I am certainly… Continue reading Lessons In Life #18

Lessons In Life

Lessons In Life #17


Lesson 17 Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. I need to work on this one. I am a hoarder, I cling on to everything for fear that throwing it away will throw away a memory or feeling or part of my soul. I need to let that go and I need… Continue reading Lessons In Life #17