Reflection Thursday

Its Thursday today, which is study and do assignments day.  It has been so far so good, with one lot of homework down, and an assignment completed.
I have found that I do a lot of reflecting when Im at home, on my own, and its quiet.  Sometimes its a good thing, sometimes its a time waster when I could be doing more productive things like cooking a meal, or getting an assignment done.
But today Im in a reflection mood.  A lady that I have been talking to regularly on a forum I write on has a lot of children (9 and 1 on the way) and a terminally sick husband, I really NEVER EVER have anything truely worthy of complaining about.  Yes now I know everyone has their own struggles, and you can never really compare apples with pears, but today I feel so strongly that I should often take a step back and re-look at what I have in my life, and how fortunate I am.
I am so blessed to have the life I live, and I am going to try  my best to appreciate it more than I do.

I know...... super deep, but hey... I did say I was in a reflection mood.

On a much lighter and more superficial note, I am taking Harry to a birthday party this afternoon after day care (not sure how well thats going to go down)... and its a pirate party.  It should be cute!
Im sure there will be a major melt down at some stage due to the lack of sleep, junk food and overstimulation from a really long day.

Thinking of my beautiful sister lots this week as she has started a new job.......

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Family Life Update

So I am well and truely into the swing of things now at university.  Its great to be moving along and learning things that I never thought I could do.
I am constantly going through waves of excitement and anticipation that I am doing a degree and I am excited and optimistic about passing and getting a great job, and then the lows, of wishing I had a job to earn money, and being scared of failing my papers......  It hasnt been easy... but I hope to find a happy medium.
The monkey is loving daycare.... thank goodness...
The girls there are just fabulous.. they really love and care for him, and he is always such a happy little fellow when I get there.

My Mum and Dad are shouting the whole family a holiday to Noosa this July.  Im so excited to see everyone, and be with them all once again.  We are so lucky that we dont have to pay for anything, except have spending money...

Today is my home day with Harry through the week..  I have gone from really not enjoying my time with him as he was always so full on and grumpy.. to enjoying every second I have with him.  Its such a turn around from a few months ago.!!

Harry had his first hair cut last week.  The picture above is him pulling a cute face for the camera before his curly locks were chopped off.... *tear*...


This is him after his first cut

He is turning into such a beautiful child.  A real boy who is rough and tumble, and likes to get messy... but on the other side of that fiery personality, is a soft, kind happy little boy who I am enjoying more and more every day

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KONY 2012

I have been moved today by the release of a short movie by Invisible Children

They have brought awareness to this horrific war that is happening in Uganda, DRC and Sudan.  I know this has been happening for quite a while now, so is not new, but obviously IC have managed to create global awareness about what is going on, and is fighting for more US troops to be deployed into the area to help capture Joseph Kony

Its really easy for me to sit here on my comfy couch, and read about these attrocities that are taking place, and think, "oh gee someone should do something about that".... and then not actually get involved in spreading the word.

So Im doing my darndest (sp?) to make everyone I am friends with on FB aware of what is happening.

1 down, plenty more to go....

My first week of university seemed fairly succesful.  Not much can go wrong in the first week one would hope.
I had my first classes for Finance and Management.

Management is going to be great.  That of course is what I want to major in.
Finance on the other hand... hmmm not so sure.

At about week 13 my finance paper consists of extensive mathamatical equations. Did I ever mention I didnt pass 4th form maths, let along 5th,6th,or 7th form maths??.... Oh dear.

But you know what... Im not worried. Im so determined to do well in this degree, I am going to put my mind to it no matter what, and I WILL pass.  I will attend every extra tutorial and study sessions available, and work as hard as my little brain will go.

Wish me luck.

Still loosing weight slowly.  Although I had a Mcflurry last night after dinner, which isnt helping my cause. 

Its the weekend, and I have my husband home with me. Hooray.  I love it when he doesnt have to work!

Well my coffee is calling. I had better not let it get cold....

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