Think Outside of the Box
My body may be different
But my feelings the same
I laugh and I cry
And I take pride in my gains
I was sent here among you
To teach you to love
As God in the Heavens
Looks down from above
To Him I'm no different
His love knows no bounds
It's those here among you
In cities and towns
That judge me by standards
That man has imparted
But I hope those special people that he has chosen
Will help get me started
For I'm one of the children
So special and few
That came here to learn
The same lessons as you
That love is acceptance
It must come from the heart
We all have the same purpose
Though not the same start
The Lord gave me life
To live and embrace
And I'll do it as you do
But at my own pace
So Please don't exclude me
Through barriers and vain
I'm part of the same tree
Lets avert the rain
Think outside and not within
So I can play
Send my smile in a spin
You will make my day
As I will do yours
When we play together
We open new doors
Author (Unknown) Edited by T.Lambert
Wednesday 16 January 2013
Monday 10 December 2012
Dear all...
Fear not! I have not forgotten you, or my #30 days of Thankful, I have just been poorly and so haven't updated, but I shall update in due course.
But...First things first.. I have been tagged by the lovely Jen in her blogpost as It's not all Me, Me, Me .
This is my first ever tag.. Eeek and it is for the Liebster Award and it goes a little bit like this...
1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
2. Answer the questions that the tagger set for you, plus create 11 questions for the people you tag.
3. Choose 11 people and link them in your post
4. Go to their page and tell them.
5. No tag backs.
Ready? Let's go!
And all these little things...about me :D (Oh Joy)
1. I was homeschooled and went to uni a year early
2. I used to cover my webcam up when I got dressed, because I was scared someone was watching.
3. I'm a vegetarian
4. I LOVE my work with people with SEN / Disabilities (but I think you already gathered that :P )
5. I am a chocolate and icecream addict...particularly like Chocolate & Praline Haagen Daaz..
6. I LOVE Costa and Starbucks ...But I can't get out of the habit of buying the same drink everytime
7. I can't stand messy hair - I once refused to leave the house 'cause I'm that sad!
8. My life is fuelled by quotes and song lyrics, guaranteed I can find some to suit any occasion
9. My worst fears: Ghosts and Spiders - although all animals pretty much scare me!
10. My car is called Ginger.
11. When driving, I frequently talk to myself and use the opportunity to have a good sing song!
Next stop - My Questions from Jen:
1) What's your biggest achievement to date?
My biggest achievement to date would have to be... The two awards I received for working with children and young adults with disabilities. It is something that I love, and the YP mean a great deal to me - It was defo something that touched my heart.
2) What's your earliest memory?
My earliest memory would have to be...when I pretended I was asleep in my Mum's bed and then proceeded to hide under the table when I was woken up just so I didn't have to go to Ricky's (Sperm Donor - Jokes, Dad) for the day. Not that he cared.
3) New York or London?
I'm going to go for New York, I frequently visit London so I'd love a new adventure!
4) Extrovert or Introvert?
Well... According to the Introvert-Extrovert Test, I am 65% Extrovert. Whilst I love going out, I really enjoy time to myself and would go mad without it!
5) Who's your hero?
My hero is all of the children and young adults I work with, that defo teach me alot of life lessons.
6) Milk or Dark Chocolate?
It's Chocolate - Who cares! OmNomNom
7) By the sea, or in the city?
Depends on the weather... If it's lovely and hot, definitely the sea :)
8) Favourite Author
Ooh, has to be Cathy Glass - I love her true stories, they really captivate me.
9) What's your biggest inspiration in life?
My biggest inspiration would be...the kids I work with. I wouldn't have trained to be a teacher, or be doing my current conductor training if it wasn't for them - I do it so that I can help them to reach their potential and be the best version of themselves that they can be.
10) Dream Holiday
An around the world trip with some of my best friends! I'd love to do the Africa experience and go into the schools, I'd to do the whole party holiday, I'd love to ride an elephant, I really want to go to Oz ...
11) Winter or Summer?
SUMMER!! - Winter makes me poorly.
1) If you had a magic snail, that could magically grant wishes - What would you name it?
2) How do you like your eggs in the morning? (..I like mine with some tea ;) )
3) What is one of your favourite quotes?
4) What is your favourite time of day/ day of the month/ month of the year?
5) What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
6) What's your favourite sound?
7) Is a picture worth a thousand words? Why?
8) If you could know the answer to any question, what would it be?
9) If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be and why?
10) If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
11) What movie title would sum up the story of your life?
Fear not! I have not forgotten you, or my #30 days of Thankful, I have just been poorly and so haven't updated, but I shall update in due course.
But...First things first.. I have been tagged by the lovely Jen in her blogpost as It's not all Me, Me, Me .
This is my first ever tag.. Eeek and it is for the Liebster Award and it goes a little bit like this...
1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
2. Answer the questions that the tagger set for you, plus create 11 questions for the people you tag.
3. Choose 11 people and link them in your post
4. Go to their page and tell them.
5. No tag backs.
Ready? Let's go!
And all these little things...about me :D (Oh Joy)
1. I was homeschooled and went to uni a year early
2. I used to cover my webcam up when I got dressed, because I was scared someone was watching.
3. I'm a vegetarian
4. I LOVE my work with people with SEN / Disabilities (but I think you already gathered that :P )
5. I am a chocolate and icecream addict...particularly like Chocolate & Praline Haagen Daaz..
6. I LOVE Costa and Starbucks ...But I can't get out of the habit of buying the same drink everytime
7. I can't stand messy hair - I once refused to leave the house 'cause I'm that sad!
8. My life is fuelled by quotes and song lyrics, guaranteed I can find some to suit any occasion
9. My worst fears: Ghosts and Spiders - although all animals pretty much scare me!
10. My car is called Ginger.
11. When driving, I frequently talk to myself and use the opportunity to have a good sing song!
Next stop - My Questions from Jen:
1) What's your biggest achievement to date?
My biggest achievement to date would have to be... The two awards I received for working with children and young adults with disabilities. It is something that I love, and the YP mean a great deal to me - It was defo something that touched my heart.
2) What's your earliest memory?
My earliest memory would have to be...when I pretended I was asleep in my Mum's bed and then proceeded to hide under the table when I was woken up just so I didn't have to go to Ricky's (Sperm Donor - Jokes, Dad) for the day. Not that he cared.
3) New York or London?
I'm going to go for New York, I frequently visit London so I'd love a new adventure!
4) Extrovert or Introvert?
Well... According to the Introvert-Extrovert Test, I am 65% Extrovert. Whilst I love going out, I really enjoy time to myself and would go mad without it!
5) Who's your hero?
My hero is all of the children and young adults I work with, that defo teach me alot of life lessons.
6) Milk or Dark Chocolate?
It's Chocolate - Who cares! OmNomNom
7) By the sea, or in the city?
Depends on the weather... If it's lovely and hot, definitely the sea :)
8) Favourite Author
Ooh, has to be Cathy Glass - I love her true stories, they really captivate me.
9) What's your biggest inspiration in life?
My biggest inspiration would be...the kids I work with. I wouldn't have trained to be a teacher, or be doing my current conductor training if it wasn't for them - I do it so that I can help them to reach their potential and be the best version of themselves that they can be.
10) Dream Holiday
An around the world trip with some of my best friends! I'd love to do the Africa experience and go into the schools, I'd to do the whole party holiday, I'd love to ride an elephant, I really want to go to Oz ...
11) Winter or Summer?
SUMMER!! - Winter makes me poorly.
Last, but equally important ..My questions for the lovely:
I'm going to cheat a little bit as I don't have 11 people...
1) If you had a magic snail, that could magically grant wishes - What would you name it?
2) How do you like your eggs in the morning? (..I like mine with some tea ;) )
3) What is one of your favourite quotes?
4) What is your favourite time of day/ day of the month/ month of the year?
5) What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
6) What's your favourite sound?
7) Is a picture worth a thousand words? Why?
8) If you could know the answer to any question, what would it be?
9) If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be and why?
10) If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
11) What movie title would sum up the story of your life?
Looking forward to seeing your posts! x
Wednesday 5 December 2012
#Thankful - Day Four
#Day Four
Today I went to the A-mazing German Market in Birmingham, with a good friend.
I donned my winter woolies (Yay!) So warm and cosy...I even stuck thee 'ole thermal leggings on - Sexy I know!
First stop...Starbucks! I am thankful to be priviledged enough to live in a country that serves amazing coffee - I had a praline mocha frappe ..It was out of this world!
Then it was time for the German Market..Excitement!
Today I am Thankful for...
..Culture
..Good Food or...GOOD CHOCOLATE!!! Tehe - I had a kinder scholade crepe. Mmmmm.
..Getting into the Christmas Spirit
..Great Friends, A Good Night out, and a Nice Break from Uni work!
And not forgetting...
The Incredible Creation that is..Baileys Hot Chocolate!
#Thankful ...Day 3
#Day Three
My Thankfulness Today will base around a Writing Prompt: When I see you Smile...
(Cue **Soppy Alert** )
*Apologies for blocked out faces, it's just for safety purposes :)
When I see you smile,
I stop and stare for a while,
whenever I'm blue,
I look at you,
with that smile across your face,
it transfers to mine - and I know that I'm ready to hit life at full pace.
Just to see you grin,
spreads a smile across my chin,
If they heard you laugh,
You'd be marked ten and a half,
And even though we live apart,
you're always and forever in my heart.
You're the best nephew I could wish for,
Each day I'm Thankful more and more,
Your smile is infectious, you know it's true,
I really would do anything anything for you,
I really would walk that extra mile,
Just to see your gorgeous smile.
A friendly look, a kindly smile, one good act and life's worthwhile,
because a smile is a curve that can set anything straight.
Everyday with a smile, is a lost say - So Smile :) And if you don't have a smile,
I'll give you one of mine.
Who's Smile are you thankful for?
(Cue **Soppy Alert** )
When I see you smile,
I stop and stare for a while,
whenever I'm blue,
I look at you,
with that smile across your face,
it transfers to mine - and I know that I'm ready to hit life at full pace.
Just to see you grin,
spreads a smile across my chin,
If they heard you laugh,
You'd be marked ten and a half,
And even though we live apart,
you're always and forever in my heart.
You're the best nephew I could wish for,
Each day I'm Thankful more and more,
Your smile is infectious, you know it's true,
I really would do anything anything for you,
I really would walk that extra mile,
Just to see your gorgeous smile.
A friendly look, a kindly smile, one good act and life's worthwhile,
because a smile is a curve that can set anything straight.
Everyday with a smile, is a lost say - So Smile :) And if you don't have a smile,
I'll give you one of mine.
Who's Smile are you thankful for?
Sunday 2 December 2012
#Thankful - Day 2
#Day Two
Pampering? Time for myself? Huh? What's that?!
Today I am Thankful for.... Smellies!
They are the love of my life, and these are just a few of my faves that
A)Look decent, and not half empty, and B) I managed to scramble together.
Now, don't get me wrong - I LOVE my job, and being busy, running around, seeing friends - but sometimes it is nice to have a relaxing Sunday, in thee ole PJs and have pamper time!
I'm also Thankful for...
Modern Technology like My Crackberry Blackberry..
that usually give me instant access to my crazy but gorgeous friends:
They are always there for me, 98 and ¾ percent guaranteed , and I definitely wouldn't be where I am without them now. They've been with me through thick and thin, they've been there even when I can't see them. They're not just there for me, they understand me when I don't even understand myself, they know the words they I don't say - They know the song in my heart, and they sing it back to me when I've forgotten it myself (even when I don't want to know it!).
They're AMAZING.
"Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life. They continue to believe in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself ♥ "
P.s. I'm also Thankful for a cheeky retweet from XFactor contestant Christopher Maloney - promoting the charity I am setting up with a friend: @BlackRobinClub
What are you Thankful for Today?
Saturday 1 December 2012
#Thankful Day One..Xx
#DayOne
Today I am Thankful for....
Cold Coffee - This stuff is INCREDIBLE ..It literally gets me through anything including piles of Uni work that needs to be sorted before the Christmas Holiday..Egh. Motivation in a bottle!
(Excuse the dirty dusty mirror..It is well loved! #NotaHighFiveMoment)
and...
The most AMAZING invention EVER. I treated myself to an early Christmas pressie this week, because I spent the week poorly [Insert 'Awws'] hehe, and I have to say I have spent the rest of the week absolutely in awe of my new electric blanket. See...I have the issue of having vents in my room (due to cowbody builders) which means my room is really cold - So I am enjoying my new found toasty-ness ..LOVE <3
And finally...
The start of Advent!
Not only is this important in the church because it leads back to the first coming of Christ at Bethlehem, and it looks to the future when Christ will come again...but it leads to the time when I get to head back home to my family who I haven't seen for a long time due to living away at Uni. I got a taster of that tonight when I skyped my GORGEOUS nephew - although he couldn't quite understand that I couldn't see the WHOLE room and kept going on a wander, it was amazing to see his beautiful little face again! ...I also got made dinner...which consisted of an oven-cooked mobile phone, a virtual backrub, kiss and cuddle - although it was very fair to say he was more interested in my teddy bear.
Thanks Taz.
(Ps. It also means I get a cheeky little holiday from uni ;) - Woop!)
"Be thankful for what you have and
you will end up having more."
- Oprah Winfrey
Don't Be Fooled By The Calendar!
365 Days - A Long Time, right? Whilst 365 days is a large number, and often portrays a long time span, those days flash before us in the blink of an eye.
Before you know it - BAM! And a year has passed, without us actually recognising our accomplishments, our memories and the things we enjoyed. Those simple day-to-day livings that fill our lives and are special to us.
Envisage the ability to recall every single day of your year, and to remember what you did, what you accomplished, who you were with and what you were thankful for…Memories that fill you with joy, and that last a lifetime. It is so easy to forget what we did yesterday, or the day before – let alone what we did an entire year ago, and to forget to be thankful for the little things instead of taking everything for granted.
So here marks the beginning of my thankful photo challenge for the month of December. Really , we are fooled by the calender because in life, there are only as many days in the year as we make use of.
Before you know it - BAM! And a year has passed, without us actually recognising our accomplishments, our memories and the things we enjoyed. Those simple day-to-day livings that fill our lives and are special to us.
Envisage the ability to recall every single day of your year, and to remember what you did, what you accomplished, who you were with and what you were thankful for…Memories that fill you with joy, and that last a lifetime. It is so easy to forget what we did yesterday, or the day before – let alone what we did an entire year ago, and to forget to be thankful for the little things instead of taking everything for granted.
So here marks the beginning of my thankful photo challenge for the month of December. Really , we are fooled by the calender because in life, there are only as many days in the year as we make use of.
Memories are a way of holding onto the things we love, the things we are, the things we never want to lose. These are my Memories.
What Memories did you make today? And What are you thankful for?
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