My hubbyโs gift this year, a 12 month count down to his 50th. Each month he will embark on a new experience with different friends & family. All pre-booked &planned. Building memories, with the people he loves. I really canโt wait to reveal the details of each experience xx
@GavinWilliamson
Seriously? You ought to be ashamed of yourself and everything you stand for. Youโve not only discredited the hard work of students and failed to support them during this pandemic, but youโve also hit every teacher hard with the lack of trust in their professionalism. Disgusting!
Deeply saddened by the disgraceful behaviour and comments towards the great headteacher, Lee Hill. Iโve had to report the vile comments Iโve seen and I hope that others do the same. Itโs not good enough to just ignore them. ๐
Back in Jan 2020 my world fell apart when my mum told me she had Bowel Cancer. Her early diagnosis, our wonderful NHS and fighting spirit helped her recover and she lives to tell the tale.Hold those that matter so close. We are not promised tomorrow. Today is her 64th birthday ๐
Iโve just finished Finlayโs birthday cake, ready for tomorrow. Itโs true what they say, when you put lots of love into what you make it makes it all the more special xx Iโm not a baker but Iโve really enjoyed making this x ๐๐
6 years ago today, I had my
โ Christmas Jumper Momentโ that set me on my path of self care and looking for the lost Nic- little did I know that I would be reinventing myself and finding a new Nic. I love her.๐read my blog here x
27 years ago we had our first dateโฆ21 years ago we said I do. Marriage is never easy and boy have we been through some things- but I love this guy, he is my best friend and an amazing dad to our two boys x Happy 21st wedding anniversary xx (I canโt find our wedding album ๐ฌ๐ณ๐)
Good Morningโฆโ๏ธ
โTo be a mother of a son is one of the most important things you can do to change the world. Raise them to respect women, raise them to stand up for others, raise them to be kind."
Shannon L. Alder
Have a good day.Wishing my first son a wonderful 18th Birthday
Today I celebrate two and a half years since I stopped drinking alcohol. That decision has completely turned my life around. I have my life back. I have clarity, focus and drive. I have me!
#recoveryposse
#nomorealcohol
Iโve just emailed my boyโs school to say a huge thank you for keeping them a safe as possible and providing my youngest with a great online learning classroom. Itโs important to say when someone has done a good job and are appreciated xx ๐
A massive thank you to everyone who has made my birthday super special- I have some wonderful friends on twitter ๐ Hot shower, make up on and Iโve even ironed my PJโs ready for my veggie pizza takeaway. AF drinks galore! Thank you for your gifts, cards and kind words. Cheers! ๐
I lost my โ friendship ringโ bought my hubby when we first started seeing each other back in 1994, last week. I turned the house upside down, resigning myself to the fact that it was gone forever. I was so upset.
It has just been found by Ethan! ๐
Great...one child in year 7 has tested positive for Covid19 in my sonโs new high school. Iโve just received a letter that the entire bubble will now self isolate for 14 days...and so the fun begins. I feel so much for the staff having to deal with this.
Iโm deeply saddened by todayโs white paper. Angered by the total disregard of the amazing work educators have done for the past 12 years on a pittance of a budget and fearful for the future of our educational system.
#whitepaper
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#ToriesOutNow
My mum & dad have just delivered this ( adhering to isolation rules - believe me it was like a military operation) This is the first cake my mum has made in around 30 years- she usually buys one and tries to pass it off as her own! Iโm impressed xx ๐
I wanted a project to do. I needed new storage in my bedroom. I wanted a low cost option. So Iโve spent my evenings and lunchtimes up-cycling this tallboy I bought for ยฃ40. Pretty pleased with this. ๐
Good Morningโฆโ๏ธ
โStrange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. And when he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?โ
Clarence ( itโs a wonderful life)
Have a good day. Value those around you - and tell them, often. Spend time, itโs more valuable x
Gavin Williamson-โIncreasing the A-Level grades will mean a whole generation could end up promoted beyond their abilitiesโ
What about a whole generation being deprived of recognition for what they are capable of?
You are a disgrace
@GavinWilliamson
Good morningโฆโ๏ธ
โLegacy is a myriad of memories and tiny moments that make up a life.โ
Anon
In memory of Pete Swailes.
You both touched the lives of many with your love and journey. Thank you for your selflessness. Big love ๐
@SwailesRuth
Itโs wonderful to open your email on a Monday morning to find you have been selected as a finalist in the Bolton Health and Wellbeing Awards for the coach/mentor category x
I cannot express this enoughโฆwords hurt, they can cause so much damage that can never be fixed, even if you do say sorry. THINK before you speak/post online. Be kind. ๐
Every Saturday, our youngest goes to his Grandadโs to help him for a couple of hours to organise his new garage and earn his pocket money. Today heโs been looking for left handed screwdrivers, sky hooks and rainbow paint. I do love their relationship x ๐
@mrsLHK79
@angeladunn6
@NewsForAllUK
I find this sickening. The charges, the diners paying money on overpriced food in a bid to flatter their ego & elevate their social status - meanwhile we have families in crisis, children below the breadline & people who have served this country living on the streets. Sickening.
Proud mum moment, when your eldest realises his own potential in one of his RE GCSE assessments - 91% ! Iโm so proud! We just asked him to do his best. This is from a young man who was suffering from anxiety late last year. This is just the boost he needed x ๐
#lovemyboy
Morning
#teacher5oclockclub
the last day of term is here for my year 6โs! My last day of teaching at my school after 14 years. Mixed emotions...wow I wonder how many times Iโm going to cry today? ๐ฅ
Good Morning! Words to live by...
โWhatโs ahead of me is always more than whatโs behind me-and I only ever look back to see how far Iโve come.โ
Have a great day, filled with positivity, love and kindness ๐
Finally finished and so pleased with how itโs turned out x Now for a well earned cold one (af of course) and yet another BBQ xx I love my little home x ๐
Heading home today and Iโm a little sad at leaving. Iโm sat reflecting on such a wonderful time spent with my family, making memories. I can honestly say itโs been a great week. One amazing view from a little cottage in Walesโฆ๐๐๐๐
Gorgeous day for itโฆ
@Wigan10K
Brilliant atmosphere, and Iโm pretty impressed with my chip time of 1hr 17 mins. Hubby was waiting on the finish line after a 58 min run - proud of my little legs that didnโt stop!
And boom, a quick visit to my friendโs boutique and Iโve finally got my hands on the claret coloured boots Iโve been waiting for...bought a second pair of black and a new tshirt!
When change becomes your priority. Read my story of self-care and sobriety โฌ๏ธ 6 years of sobriety today! My Christmas jumper moment and why I gave up alcohol.
Just thought Iโd share an affirmation I said out loud yesterday to a wonderful group of women . I am Remarkable because I havenโt drank alcohol in over 3 years. I said it with conviction and without fear of being judged. It felt epic!
#RecoveryPosse
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So today I got my first official payslip from my own company. This has been a huge thing for me-it makes everything so very real and confirms that I made the right choice on walking away from my teaching career. Thank you to everyone for their kindness, support and love ๐ ๐
๐ Iโve finally taken the plungeโฆIโm looking for volunteers to take part in my pilot podcast. Would you consider a chat and a brew at โThe Wellbeing Cafe?โ My new podcast. DM for details or contact via my contact form on my website Please RT
Youโve made me less selfish and realise what true love is. I consider my own behaviours because of you. Youโve made me proud so many times Iโve lost count...and laugh until tears stream down my face. You make me genuinely smile. You made me your mum.Happy 15th birthday Finlay ๐
Last day...Iโve already been showered with gifts - my headteacher made me cry first...she cried for the first time ever in school! Iโve done numerous tic toc dances and cried buckets and itโs only 10:30am x
When your friends face time you with the whole restaurant singing happy birthday-complete with cupcake and candle ! And Iโm in my PJโs! Lol ๐
#LoveMyFriends
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Today is the burial of my late cousinโs ashesโฆthe sunflowers, from his funeral, have been flowering all summer. Today is a celebration of the joy he brought to many. โ๏ธ๐ปโ๏ธ๐ปโ๏ธ๐ปโ๏ธ๐ปโ๏ธ๐ป
#Neil
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A sad day today. A friend, who I grew up with, was laid to rest. He was 45 years old. Taken too soon. A very sad service. Heartbreaking for his family. It makes you count your blessings and realise โthe dashโ is what matters. The time between the two dates.
Today, my eldest son turns 16. Super proud of everything he is. Kind, caring, funny, intelligent, considerateโฆI could go on.๐ Heโs taught me so much and Iโm blessed to be his mum. Happy 16th Finlay James, love from your biggest champion x mum x
Ok...I have 3 working weeks left as a teacher. That equates to 9 days in my bubble. My transition into working for myself begins this week. I am feeling sad, excited and apprehensive all in one. But I know you have to do things that challenge and scare you. Thatโs how you grow!๐
Just been to the gym for a swim, steam & jacuzzi & I bumped into my mate Mario, who introduced me to his mate Paul, who has just offered me a job! Sat there for a good 1/2 hour nattering away about wellbeing in the community- he wants me to tutor the community groups he runs!
Iโve just collected this from a friend, handmade from wood. When asking him how much it cost, to pay him, he refused and said that my daily posts really help him and that was payment enoughโฆI have since popped a donation in a poppy appeal box x Thank you Kev x
#LestWeForget
Canโt beat a good chop of the hair to put you in a good mood, oh that and working with young people on developing good wellbeing x off to work with a smile x ๐
Itโs my companyโs 3rd birthday! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported my work so far, believed in me & worked with me. I love what I do, believe it makes a difference & can safely say creating Zennic Wellbeing was the best decision I ever made x ๐
Happy New Year to the wonderful people Iโve connected with, who have supported me, encouraged me and genuinely made 2020 as positive as you possibly could during a pandemic! You are all stars ๐ far too many to mention personally xx Happy New Year! Hereโs to a better 2021! ๐๐พ๐ฅณ
When you meet your new neice ๐๐ซ Huge congratulations to Wes and Paige- little Thea is beautiful. Auntie Nic cannot wait to be a part of your life little lady xx ๐๐๐
Itโs official! I am a newly appointed LEA governor
@StPeterPaulPri
and I cannot wait! It will be a pleasure to serve the school and itโs community! ๐
Made the family chicken curry for teaโฆand Iโm off out celebrating one of my best friendโs birthdays -some sort of normality resuming. Got my face on and Iโm ready to relax ๐๐
So Iโve just finished a recording about the importance of wellbeing for teachers. I can conclude:
1) I am very northern
2) I am passionate about what I do.
3) I roll my eyes loads๐
4) I talk with my hands!
So far out of my comfort zone but I need to grow ! ๐
@WhistleblowingT
Nope! SATโs club on a Saturday!? Really? Iโd decline gracefully. โ No thank you.โ No explanation needed. If you feel theyโll turn on you, then you need to find a new school. The fact that you are anticipating this is sounding alarm bells.