Thought of the day (returns) 28/02/12

So it's Saturday, and like most people on this planet- this is my favourite day of the week. I am writing this while in bed with a cup of Raspberry and Echinacea tea (partly out of choice/partly forced as we have no milk for real tea). My man is snoring away noisily peacefully next to me. I have work to do for uni, but I have decided to take this cosy Saturday morning opportunity to write a blog post.

I have my exercise class at two, so I have worked out that I can write this; get up and do breakfast-y things, put a wash on, tidy up a bit... then get ready for my class...  I can then come back and write my essay...

My thought of the day today is...

Yes. I don't know about you, but I have pretty much hated the month of February. Now this isn't just a selfish kind of proclamation... no no, this is-

FEBRUARY HAS BEEN HORRIBLE TO THE PEOPLE I LOVE TOO.

And so for that reason, cor I am glad it is the shortest month of the year-

BRING ON MARCH.

Has February been rubbish to you too? Has it thrown unrealistic amounts of work at you? Has it allowed you to slack on your New Year's resolution? Has it changed your life and turned it upside down, or opened your eyes to something you could have really done without seeing? Has your car broken down, your boiler broken or your washing machine flooded? 

HELLO JANEWARY

Hiiiiiiiii everybody!

I suppose apologies are in order! I'm sorry I've not posted for such a long time, I will be getting back in to the swing of blogging more regularly again.

The New Year has bought with it lots of changes for me. I have probably already done more exercise in 2015 than I did in the whole of 2014. Wait, in the whole of 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000... You get the idea... A lot of exercise.

I have been forcing myself out of bed in the mornings to go on a jog (no matter what the weather). I have been running through wind, rain, STORMS, snow, hail, and of course sunshine. Gosh, in the first two week of the year I have already endured most weather types!

Anyway, I am actually quite enjoying it. Okay, laugh on... Anyone who knows me will be nothing but surprised and finding this post highly amusing... But, honestly, I am actually enjoying going for a morning run.

Oh, and my exercise classes that I have been going to as well! Unbelievable!

Anyway, I suppose in getting fit everyone needs a goal. Now ordinarily I would tell you I don't care about my "weight" its my fitness that I am trying to improve. Well, that's not this case this time. I am to lose 1.5 stone. I am giving myself three months of hard work to do this. And then not to mention the horrible food limitations...

I walk around the supermarket, and food that I don't even like looks amazing... But all too fatty. Veg and fruit and protein for me!

Anyway, what was your New Years Resolution? Do you think you will last longer than me? Or have you already dropped it?

Thanks for reading,
Jessie x

Thought of the day 06/01/2015

So this is my first thought I have had a chance to put on here for a while.

Obviously Christmas took up a lot of time, and blogging did get put down the list of priorities slightly... However, the new term begins soon, so in turn, so will my favourite form of procrastination. So watch this space!!

Anyway, today's thought of the days is dedicated to a special lady who has gone doolally/cuckoo/I don't know how to save her. So I have found a bunch of quotes to help... hopefully... fingers crossed!

So this is the thought (felt by my friend):

But, I tell her, 

And, that we are here for her:

I believe that:

People who run back to their ex

Gave up on trying to do better

And, that...

And....

And... You should...

I wish you would think like this...

My thoughts exactly...

We all appreciate this is a difficult place to be...

But not looking back is the most important part... because

I think you should text him (or let me text him) saying:

Because it is totally true!

But I want to finish with this one, 

Love you darling. Take the right step xxx

Thought of the day 18/12/2014

So, as they say that pictures speak louder than words... I have found a load of pictures, with words, to express my thought of the day today. Take what you may from these thoughts, I hope they bring you a little bit of magic to help you through the day, bringing you Christmas spirit and all of that kind of magical nonsense. 

So here's to remembering that:

But what is magic?

...Och, I'm too old for that...

...because...

...but...

So, make the most of it... and...

I hope all of you enjoy the holiday; the magic of Christmas never ends, and its greatest of gifts are family & friends. 

Surround yourself with magic this Christmas.

❤

Thought of the day 17/12/2014

Just a thought ❤

Thought of the day 16/12/2014

Today my thoughts lie with the fact that my closest, nearest and dearest people seem to be scattered all over the place just now: Windsor, Paris, Belgium, Henley...

My friends from uni have disappeared away home for Christmas, which has made my life here very strange. Despite having lived here without them for such a long time... Now I've had them it's so weird without them! So hurry up and get back please!

I have however been very lucky to fit in some really quality skyping sessions with my wonderful Rosie and Nicola. Hours upon hours spent giggling away. I literally CANNOT wait to see you both for Christmas (eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)

It is so unbelievably true, life is better with friends. Makesure you surround yourself with delightful people who enhance your life. 

Thought of the day 15/12/2014

That is all. ❤

Thought of the day 14/12/2014

I have a friend who is umm-ming and ahhhh-ring over whether she should return to an ex or not.

I have one thought to share with you here:

This shouldn't just be applied to the man you share your life with, but also the people, the friends you have. The people you surround yourself with should make you happy. But more importantly, you must be somebody who makes yourself happy. Don't search for happiness in others, first you must love, appreciate and be happy with yourself. 

Thought of the day 13/12/2014

What a beautiful thought, I wish that I can make this the case about myself. 

I have a friend at home who this can be applied to. I have never known her to harm anything or anyone. Even when we were at school and she thought that her whole entire life had fallen down the drain due to a horrible heartbreak on prom night... Or those family issues that were unimaginable... Even through every problem I have known her to survive she has never upset someone. Not once, not ever. And what a fabulous way to live. Her boyfriend is a very lucky man, they've been together six years now. I would like to wish the loveliest girl I know (and her man of course) a very happy anniversary. 

I love you madame, even though you have life ;)

xx

Thought of the day 12/12/2014

Today's thought of the day is basically dedicated to every single female reader that I have. There are a handful of my very closest friends that need to top up their jar of confidence... Whether it's because you have a very long drive to do; a language to learn; a ghost from the past who refuses to be a ghost; depression; lack of sleep; illness; anxiety...

The list goes on and on and on. 

For all of you women, please remember:

You can do it, I know you can. So have confidence and believe in yourself.

❤

Thought of the day 11/12/2014

Todays thought is dedicated to my Mum. She has been working very hard on a project through her work, and I would just like to remind her that:

And that she can do whatever she puts her mind to. 

Love you Mamma xxx

Thought of the day 10/12/2014

After living with Euan (my boyfriend) for many years, I found it slightly amusing that he has only just started pointing out to me how grumpy I am in the mornings... It's not that I'm not a morning person, because if I am up and out early I'm fine. My problem is the waking up part. The having to open your eyes and get out of your bed. I hate it.

One thing to remember though, in order for each day to be lovely, is:

I absolutely love the words in that picture. I think this should be something everyone should try to live by, especially me, (for Euan's sake at least)..

Start each day with a grateful heart, what a lovely way of life... I will have to give it a try.

Thought of the day 09/12/2014

Today, is a very special day. It is in fact, the first birthday of a very special boy; a very good friend of mine's little boy. And I would like to wish him a very magical first birthday. I hope all of your dreams and wishes come true little man. You are growing up to be such a handsome little bundle of joy. Enjoy your day surrounded by love.

Thought of the day 08/12/2014

So the other day I had made plans to drive to see family friends; I had packed my bags, put petrol in the car and started driving. Then I received the phone call:

"The weather is too bad here, it's a full on blizzard, I don't think you should risk it".

I was really upset by this, because I had looked forward to going. Anyway, never mind. I suppose, at this time of year (and living in Scotland), I should probably accept this white frozen rain that falls from the sky. Ha. 

No, seriously. I love the snow. I love everything that comes with it-

Particularly, I love how it muffles all of the sound outside.

So, lets have it snow!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

This picture above, was published with Vogue in their 2014 Austique Christmas Gift Guide. And the writing, in red, IS MINE!!

Thought of the day 07/12/2014

Oh, there you are! Hello, Sunday! 

I love Sundays. However, I must admit that it does depend on the job you have; how well you have organised yourself through the week; and generally what has to be done on the day. But that's like any day is it not?

For me, most of the time, I like to consider Sundays as being a delightfully lazy day. One of those, slow starts, nice breakfast; pop to the shops (if you must); do the washing (because you must); get the odd jobs that need doing, done. But altogether, I enjoy the general laid back approach that comes with it being a Sunday. 

Not to mention the fact that all the best programmes are/were Sunday ones... Downton Abbey, Desperate Housewives...

My Scottish Sundays are very different to the ones I grew up with in England. 

In England (for my family anyway), it is rare to have a Sunday pass without seeing family; more often that not you will have a Sunday Roast; shops shut at 4/5 (in my opinion this encourages relaxation!)

In contrast, I have noticed that Sundays don't seem to have the same weighting in Scotland. I have lived here for almost four years now, so this judgement is based on what I have noticed in this time. 

One thing that still confuses me to this day, is there are no (or few) Sunday trading hour restrictions. So, 24-7 shops, literally are, 24-7 shops. Also, the traditional family Sunday lunch doesn't really seem to have reached Scotland. I mean, don't get me wrong, obviously family meals have the same presence in life, but the ritual of this happening every Sunday seems to have stayed South of the border. 

What do you do on a Sunday?

Today, I am lucky that I am in Scotland, as I have an entire day of essay writing. Fun fun funnnnnnnnnnnn.

Thought of the day 06/12/2014

I LOVE YOU ❤

Thought of the day 05/12/2014

Today's quote more or less speaks for itself. There is someone very special in my life who I have upset, unintentionally. It was an accident and I am simply very sorry. 

The problem with apologies though is "I'm sorry" is just a couple of words that make a phrase; "I won't do it again" is a statement you intend to stand by; whilst, "How can I make it up to you?" is a move in the right direction; an understanding that you have done wrong and that you are sorry.

Everyone says things or does things without thinking sometimes. Carelessness is a flaw of mine that I simply must correct. It's no excuse for what I have done, it's simply an explanation. There was no intent to cause you disappointment. Please understand that.

To this person, I want you to know that I am sorry, I won't do it again but please, tell me how I can make it up to you.

❤

Thought of the day 04/12/2014

A friend of mine at home is in need of a little bit of self belief. She is an inspirational woman, and a fantastic mother to her three young children. Unfortunately she does not believe in herself in any way shape or form. The newest addition to her family has given her hope, yet the difficulties that get thrown at her continue to wear her down. This is such ashame, because if I could just hand her a mirror for her to see the bravery, the courage, the strength, the amazing woman that everyone else sees when they look at her. 

I know that times are hard, and persistent aspects of life (that should stay in the past) keep making life increasingly difficult, and it wears you down. I know. But please, you must understand, that without your strength; your family would be so far from where they are now. You have raised those children in a way that only a mother could, and shaped them to be such delightful little people. 

You should be proud. Not only of them, but of yourself.

I know that you tell yourself to be brave, so in telling yourself that, please learn to believe in yourself. see your inner strength, inner beauty. Your value. You are a wonderful woman, mother and friend. 

Just please believe in yourself.

❤

Thought of the day 01/12/14

Why, hello there December!

Today's thought is dedicated to every single lovely person who takes the time to read my blog. I have actually got three "quotes" here, but I think that's acceptable... afterall...

I just booked my train tickets home for Christmas- bagged a fantastic bargain with Virgin Trains. I am so excited to break up from uni next week and spend some time catching up with all my lovely friends and family. I'm hoping to-

- and I hope all of you do too!

Just a quick one today, wanting to wish you all a very -

Time to get festive!

Jessie x

Thought of the day 30/11/2014

Today's thought is dedicated to a friend of mine that I share such a magnificent friendship with. For years we have been very close friends, for years we have had the mutual understanding that sometimes we will be too busy to catch up; but nothing ever changes. 

At school we would laugh and giggle endlessly through lessons. At sixth form we would meet each other every day for our 'morning routine'. Once I moved away we would wait for my return to catch up so that we had so much to talk about. 

I moved back home for a while and we literally lived in each others pockets. It was at this point when we realised that this friendship was eternal. None of the BFFL rubbish. Just a mutual understanding of the importance of the other person; how much we relied on each other; how much our friendship meant to us. 

I moved away again, then she packed her bags and moved herself. Though we have grown separately, (literally in miles and metaphorically too) we have never been closer. The daily conversations, weekly skypes and the ultimate excitement to be reunited at Christmas. 

I want her to know that I understand how difficult it is to move away from home, and be so many hundred miles away from everyone you know and love. And at those points in time that you may feel low, just remember that I LOVE YOU.