2014 Manifesto - http://pinterest.com/pin/31314159883394489/
Its 1st Feb so I thought I had better get my groove on & talk about Dreams. I gave up with New Years Resolutions a long time ago because, if within a few days circumstances dictate you are unable to fulfil your resolution, then you feel like you have failed - where as I love the saying, if you're giving it your best, you're halfway to success.
So this year is about my DREAMS.
The most important thing to me is family, so I dream about each one of them being happy & riding life with as few hiccups as possible, with a strength within our bond that will keep the positive vibe, no matter what. We have been faced with many challenges in recent years, like so many friends, ours are due to come to a head, sooner rather than later. It will either be great news or we will make the alternative great. As long as we love each other, hold each other tight, rid ourselves of the negative energies that consumes our spirits, then we can deal with it.
I want this year to be about making special memories. Taking time being together. It started off brilliantly with Madison performing in Young Voices. The energy of 7, 000 children sining was incredible. I want day trips, picnics, reading together, watching films. Visiting places of interest - Stratford, Stonehenge, Cathedrals, walking the dog & we have already planned our first family holiday since Cassidy was 5 months old. I want my children never to doubt our commitment, love of life & making memories, cakes, friendships.....
As for my girls!
My sensitive treasure Madison, for her I wish confidence, assertiveness, the ability not to worry so much & enjoy being a child & learn that sometimes the world isnt kind but its an amazing place so, OUT WITH THE NEGATIVE, IN WITH THE POSITIVE. Also that mummy isn't her illness, that its just a nusiance but appreciate & see all that she can do rather than, those things that she cant.
For my baby Bear Cassidy, for her I dream of inheriting a tidy gene! To care about her possessions so that they are respected and looked after. To take a chance when its offered to try new things as a solo artist rather than as a part of duo.
I dream of happiness for my loves, my reasons.
For hubby - I hope that your dreams include you too. Always so good at helping not only us but anyone else in any way you can. Find and follow your path as Nij, not just hubby & daddy - of which I have to say I am so incredibly proud of all that you have dealt with & put up with & managed.
I dream that as a couple this year we can connect together apart from the children & enjoy a date or two just like the good old days. Also as parents continue to experience 1st's and amazing times no matter how small or large.
For me : firstly to continue to make progress with my health. I am Jo, me not Jo with M.E. The beginning of this year has already seen positive changes with many more due to happen throughout Feb & March. I am keeping the motion going forward, I just need to ride the crashes without fear or regret but keep the momentum going forward.
Friends : have always been so very important to me. I want to spend time with my buddies near & far. Already caught up with my long lost friend Leda from 15 years ago. I am also getting together with my chief bridesmaid, my clinic friends. I am looking forward to visiting Chigwell, Nottingham, Forest of Dean, to name but a few places on the visiting hit list! Watch out! I'M coming for you!
I still struggle with the whole not working conundrum. My dream is to immerse myself in my craft, scrapbooking sewing & writing. Being Mummy is the best job title that there is so that's truly my job for the rest of my life.
I could say that I want to lose weight & thats true; but it goes hand in hand with my illness. I will however wish that the planets align so that 2014 sees happiness within myself & without. Beauty comes from your spirit & soul & also from loving yourself, something that along the way has been forgotten - a bit of eyeliner & lip-gloss makes so much difference, bit of nail polish & jewellery again makes a girl feel better so I dream of feeling better.
I dream of decluttering & organisation. It's a work in progress but my planner has been bought & small steps taken - wardrobe sorted - first goal achieved. Its not how quick I do it but persevering to keep it up & at the same time teach the children. They have been given a list of expectations. They are given pocket money to save & pocket money to spend if they have scored well against their lists. This is karma punishing me for my messy childhood!!! See she does work!
I hope to bake cakes that dont burn, plant flowers to enjoy, that dont die. Listen to powerful tunes that inspire. I want to look out of the window & appreciate the blue skies & sunshine, the cold & snow (as long as I don't have to drive) & as for the rain? Ppppfffttt you aint gonna turn my days grey. I want ro love hearing the laughter & snoring from my babies. Being the witness as they experience new opportunities & enjoy life. The simple everyday things that we so often miss I hope to appreciate. So blessed to have my family.
I think there is an element of fighting back in a realky positive way. If a situation isnt right we do what we can to change it & make it better - be brave & deal with life head on rqther than waiting in the wings foe it to hit us.
I want to create a home full of love, friendship & happiness for 2014 & I wish for the health to enjoy every moment of it.... I hope that all my friends & loved ones get to share our dreams for the days ahead....
