How on earth did time fly this much without me writing on the blog?

Well I know how really.

I decided that this blog would be a positive one and I would write on it with lots of positive stuff which is great when you are feeling cool but when your world slumps for a while then it is difficult to climb back on up.

So here I am dealing with a very difficult dilemma and I need the whole story to go out into the universe for an answer.

In 2000 I bought a car. For very many years I had a motor bike but I came off on some black ice and lost my nerve. Anyway, I know nothing about cars so I asked a friend to get me a Honda Civic, a red one and that is what he got for me. I chose a Civic because my mother had one which I used to use when I needed a car rather than 2 wheels. When she died I had hoped to inherit it but did not, so I bought my own. So, even though it is not my mum's car, this vehicle has come to mean a lot to me and we have been through loads together.

Fast forward 11 years and the head gasket blows. Yes, I am skint so I need to borrow some money but I have good people in my life who will help me. So, do I borrow a fair sum and get her repaired when she is already tired and looking ready for retirement or do I borrow more and get the little, characterless run around I really should, or should I?

Help me please universe, I need you for this one. x

Tom, Barbara and me

So, I might not have mentioned it before but living in my house is a bit like living The Good Life. Since we moved in we have a greenhouse, every variety of veg growing you can imagine, and most recently, chickens. My partner, who is Tom through and through, joked long and hard with me about feeding said chickens and how much of the grass left in our garden I might let them have, but the irony is lost to all but those who know me. For I am Penelope Keith. I should be living next door with the old couple who have red flowers in their borders and newly laid turf.

So what is it about chickens? Everyone seems to have them nowadays. They poo everywhere, dig all the grass up and make bloody loads of noise when an egg is coming as if it is a gold medal (or more likely, very painful).

Trust me, I have no idea but within minutes of us setting eyes on our half feathered ex-batteries I was hooked too, and maybe I need to invest in a pair of wellies...they will just have to be pink and hosed down alot.

launa
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A very busy fortnight

On one level I can't believe that I have not written on this blog for 2 weeks as it has certainly been on my mind. On another level it has been so hectic that it is fully understandable that I have been rolling in and out of bed every day and not too much else!

Last weekend I joined the Bra Chain Team in our mammoth Guinness World Record chaining attempt. I drove that many miles collecting that many bras I lost count along the way. It was a fab day, brilliant buzz with loads of supporters turning out, but we did not have time to finish the attempt as time was against us.
My attitude has been, so what. We raised money and we raised awareness however we have had to deal with a load of negativity this week. Shame some always have to look on the down side of life.

But then, I have to admit that I am not really looking forward to having to do this all over again. If nothing else, I have been exhausted all week and neglected my business which has to be my priority. A Wellbeing Coach has to lead by example and I will have to examine my contribution to the next attempt to ensure I get it right next time...more volunteers welcome!

Launa
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