Well, ok it's for young women, but I feel the bold feminine style can be adapted to 40++ year olds, too. ... Come on designers, don't leave those of us more advanced in age loll around in frumpy boring clothes! Please!!
Here are some fun inspiration videos:
Where to find City Chic:
City Chic Australia
City Chic Online
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Showing posts with label Diary Happenings Thoughts and This 'n That. Show all posts
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Love is ....
What is your metaphor of love?
No, I am not reducing Love to a mere metaphor, but each one of us experiences love differently.
I'm just curious ... what does Love mean to you, what needs to happen for you to experience and feel Love?
Here are some thoughts of others:
"Love is a many-splendored thing,
It's the April rose that only grows in the early spring,
Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living,
The golden crown that makes a man a king.
Once on a high and windy hill,
In the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still,
Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing,
Yes, true love's a many-splendored thing." (song from the 1955 film of the same title).
"Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." 1 Corinthians 13 (New Living Translation)
"Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread, remade all the time, made new"
--Ursula K. Le Guin
"Love flies, runs, and rejoices;
it is free and nothing can hold it back."
--Thomas a Kempis
There are many beautiful posts listed on Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" all meant to make you feel cozy, happy, warm and loved. Please do visit them.
Wishing you a wonderfully rosy pink Saturday!
No, I am not reducing Love to a mere metaphor, but each one of us experiences love differently.
I'm just curious ... what does Love mean to you, what needs to happen for you to experience and feel Love?
Here are some thoughts of others:
"Love is a many-splendored thing,
It's the April rose that only grows in the early spring,
Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living,
The golden crown that makes a man a king.
Once on a high and windy hill,
In the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still,
Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing,
Yes, true love's a many-splendored thing." (song from the 1955 film of the same title).
"Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." 1 Corinthians 13 (New Living Translation)
"Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread, remade all the time, made new"
--Ursula K. Le Guin
"Love flies, runs, and rejoices;
it is free and nothing can hold it back."
--Thomas a Kempis
There are many beautiful posts listed on Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" all meant to make you feel cozy, happy, warm and loved. Please do visit them.
Wishing you a wonderfully rosy pink Saturday!
Friday, 6 November 2009
An unexpected Gift - I love sweet surprises!
A big THANK YOU! To Gracie of "A Touch Of Grace" for kindly giving me a lovely award:
Today was a 'funny old day' as they might say here in the UK, a day when 'pressing into a higher power' aka my precious Lord and Saviour was more necessary than at other days. A day of discouragement, I should say. A day when the distant cousin of Goliath ‘visited’ with all the intimidation, mockery and belittling with the sole purpose to make one not feel ever good enough.
I guess most of us have these people in our lives who seem to have that special assignment to suck all energy out and pull us down, often coupled with a need to control and manipulate with emotional blackmail as well ....
These situations can be painful, emotionally. But pain, the experience of hurt, is a fact of life, as Jesus put it: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
I like the Message Translation for this scripture: “I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world.”
The Apostle Paul continued with that ‘theme’ (again from the Message Translation):
“We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we're never left feeling short changed. Quite the contrary—we can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!” Romans 5:3
Yes, pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional! Suffering comes when situations beyond our control happen, when our life conditions don’t match the expectations or the model of what we hope our world to be, and we feel powerless to change it. However, that is precisely the time to remember: suffering is optional; we can chose to be of good cheer and peace, pressing into His Grace, because His Grace is sufficient, and He has conquered the world and all this misery. We may feel the pain, but we must rise into His rest and peace and not yield to the debilitating temptation of suffering. It is a choice!
So, how do I exercise that choice? I turn the volume up with anointed worship. Today, I needed to get into a warrior prayer storm first ... ya knows what I mean!! ... and that determined what style of worship I chose. It’s a labouring, striving therefore to enter into that rest (Hebrews 4:11), and yay! It’s so good when one pushes through that membrane or veil of hindrance to just ‘dissolve’ in His goodness and love! His plan of Love is bigger than our understanding of what’s going on. Thus we’re not powerless; we can, by choice, move in a different realm of reality. The Greater One in us has taken care of it; Goliath’s head (spiritually) rolls!
Well, it was, thus a lovely sweet surprise to find, this evening, Gracie having given me this unexpected gift of the award, but her words characterizing me as "a well traveled woman who is very wise", left me humbled with gratitude!
Oh, I nearly forgot .... In order to receive this award, there are some rules, apparently. I must reveal 6 things that you may not know about me. Well, I started putting this list together and it started to grow and got longer and longer. It became 6 Areas About Me that You May Not Know
In the end, I decided to add it to the page:
However, I will quickly note down 6 things about me I might not have detailed in the above link (and then this post will also meet the requirements, too ... smile).
Just a little reminder, if you want to watch the YouTube videos full screen, click on the bottom right hand corner of each video .... and of course, to see the photos in their original size, just click on them. :-))
(1) I'm a passionate romantic
I could so easily forget about all work and just snuggle. I am a skin 'addict' I love touching skin, massaging and caressing skin, with fragrant oils, feathers, or a deliciously tantalising raindrop finger massage - and just loving on the owner of that skin ....
.... especially Tango. There's something about a non-public dance, in the livingroom or wherever ....
(3) I love music, culture and art
To those who know me, it's no secret, I am a huge Al Di Meola fan! Hence chosing this video comes as no surprise.
However, my music interest spans very wide. Not just jazz (esp. Latin Jazz Fusion), but also classical (esp. baroque) and many, many more styles. Not keen on rap, hip hop and country (sorry).
(4) I love travelling seeing the world, experiencing different cultures. Kind of ties in with the previous point.
especially Southeast Asia and beyond ....
(5) I love my friends and enjoy entertaining at home
I should really take more photos of my table decorations. Here I created a blue theme. I absolutely love creating a relaxing and welcoming ambiance, an oasis of tranquility and beauty!
(6) I am a worshipper, eventhough it appears on number six on this list, it is actually my number ONE priority of importance in life, the crowning glory - Intimate Worship the dance of eternal Love with the Eternal Lover!
I like to give an award to Tara at "Godly Business Women Living the Joshua 1:8 Life" Empowering Christian Women in Business as Ministers in the Market Place.
This has special relevance for me, and is very close to my heart. Some of you know that, although I am an ordained minister, I am also a qualified Business/Organizational Psychologist (apart from a Relationship Psychologist). It is so important that we take the "7 Mountains" for Christ. What are the "7 Mountains" or spheres of influence? They are:
1. Spirituality and Church
2. Family
3. Education
4. Government and Law
5. Media and Communication
6. Arts and Entertainment
7. Business and Finance
So, thank you Tara for training and coaching women of excellence in the market place!
(my request to you, write more, please!).
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Are there any of you who are really feminine and ever so often need a a relaxing breather to exhale? Well, hop over to Rosy at Rosy Inspirations to where the award goes next. I just love that place, thank you for creating this oasis of calm and nurturing!
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The next Lady I would like to honour, I do not know her name, and do not know if she would except the award, I'll try. Her blog is called "Being Women of Influence - Encouraging Women to use their Influence for God's Kingdom" Please visit her blog and be inspired!
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Next I'd like to honour Mary at "One Perfect Bite" her cuisine is absolutely exquisite, plus she gives recipes. (Mary, I like to mention that you inspired me to set up my own food - cookery blog. Essentially for my kids as I neglected to teach them to speak German properly and I have so many German recipes Angelika's Kochbuch . All I need is time and more time to translate all those recipes into English). Anyway, those of you who have not had a chance to peruse Mary's amazing culinary delights, please visit her blog.
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I would also like to honour Rev Deb of Bread Breakers Ministry it's a virtual church in a blog with solid Bible teaching and encouragement.
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And finally there is Gina, who likes to be remembered as an "Old Lady Wannabe" of "Chats with an Old Lady - Embracing the Privilege of Titus 2:3-5" It's a great blog full of thoughtful inspirations and encouragement
Joyfully,
The whole idea of receiving an award, to me, is to keep giving it on. It's a way to say thank you to other blogging friends and honour them for their beautiful work.
I like to honour six ladies with this award. Please find their names and the links to their blogs at the end of this post.
First of all, I like to share some thoughts of some challenges I had today, and maybe it might serve as an encouragement to some of you dear readers:
I guess most of us have these people in our lives who seem to have that special assignment to suck all energy out and pull us down, often coupled with a need to control and manipulate with emotional blackmail as well ....
These situations can be painful, emotionally. But pain, the experience of hurt, is a fact of life, as Jesus put it: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
I like the Message Translation for this scripture: “I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world.”
The Apostle Paul continued with that ‘theme’ (again from the Message Translation):
“We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we're never left feeling short changed. Quite the contrary—we can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!” Romans 5:3
Yes, pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional! Suffering comes when situations beyond our control happen, when our life conditions don’t match the expectations or the model of what we hope our world to be, and we feel powerless to change it. However, that is precisely the time to remember: suffering is optional; we can chose to be of good cheer and peace, pressing into His Grace, because His Grace is sufficient, and He has conquered the world and all this misery. We may feel the pain, but we must rise into His rest and peace and not yield to the debilitating temptation of suffering. It is a choice!
So, how do I exercise that choice? I turn the volume up with anointed worship. Today, I needed to get into a warrior prayer storm first ... ya knows what I mean!! ... and that determined what style of worship I chose. It’s a labouring, striving therefore to enter into that rest (Hebrews 4:11), and yay! It’s so good when one pushes through that membrane or veil of hindrance to just ‘dissolve’ in His goodness and love! His plan of Love is bigger than our understanding of what’s going on. Thus we’re not powerless; we can, by choice, move in a different realm of reality. The Greater One in us has taken care of it; Goliath’s head (spiritually) rolls!
Well, it was, thus a lovely sweet surprise to find, this evening, Gracie having given me this unexpected gift of the award, but her words characterizing me as "a well traveled woman who is very wise", left me humbled with gratitude!
Oh, I nearly forgot .... In order to receive this award, there are some rules, apparently. I must reveal 6 things that you may not know about me. Well, I started putting this list together and it started to grow and got longer and longer. It became 6 Areas About Me that You May Not Know
In the end, I decided to add it to the page:
below
you may want to read it there, if you wish.However, I will quickly note down 6 things about me I might not have detailed in the above link (and then this post will also meet the requirements, too ... smile).
Just a little reminder, if you want to watch the YouTube videos full screen, click on the bottom right hand corner of each video .... and of course, to see the photos in their original size, just click on them. :-))
(1) I'm a passionate romantic
I could so easily forget about all work and just snuggle. I am a skin 'addict' I love touching skin, massaging and caressing skin, with fragrant oils, feathers, or a deliciously tantalising raindrop finger massage - and just loving on the owner of that skin ....(2) I love music and sensuous dancing
(3) I love music, culture and art
To those who know me, it's no secret, I am a huge Al Di Meola fan! Hence chosing this video comes as no surprise.
However, my music interest spans very wide. Not just jazz (esp. Latin Jazz Fusion), but also classical (esp. baroque) and many, many more styles. Not keen on rap, hip hop and country (sorry).
(4) I love travelling seeing the world, experiencing different cultures. Kind of ties in with the previous point.
especially Southeast Asia and beyond ....
(5) I love my friends and enjoy entertaining at home
I should really take more photos of my table decorations. Here I created a blue theme. I absolutely love creating a relaxing and welcoming ambiance, an oasis of tranquility and beauty!(6) I am a worshipper, eventhough it appears on number six on this list, it is actually my number ONE priority of importance in life, the crowning glory - Intimate Worship the dance of eternal Love with the Eternal Lover!
OK, that's all about me for the time being. Now to my six friends.
I like to give an award to Tara at "Godly Business Women Living the Joshua 1:8 Life" Empowering Christian Women in Business as Ministers in the Market Place.
This has special relevance for me, and is very close to my heart. Some of you know that, although I am an ordained minister, I am also a qualified Business/Organizational Psychologist (apart from a Relationship Psychologist). It is so important that we take the "7 Mountains" for Christ. What are the "7 Mountains" or spheres of influence? They are:
1. Spirituality and Church
2. Family
3. Education
4. Government and Law
5. Media and Communication
6. Arts and Entertainment
7. Business and Finance
So, thank you Tara for training and coaching women of excellence in the market place!
(my request to you, write more, please!).
-------
Are there any of you who are really feminine and ever so often need a a relaxing breather to exhale? Well, hop over to Rosy at Rosy Inspirations to where the award goes next. I just love that place, thank you for creating this oasis of calm and nurturing!
-------
The next Lady I would like to honour, I do not know her name, and do not know if she would except the award, I'll try. Her blog is called "Being Women of Influence - Encouraging Women to use their Influence for God's Kingdom" Please visit her blog and be inspired!
-------
Next I'd like to honour Mary at "One Perfect Bite" her cuisine is absolutely exquisite, plus she gives recipes. (Mary, I like to mention that you inspired me to set up my own food - cookery blog. Essentially for my kids as I neglected to teach them to speak German properly and I have so many German recipes Angelika's Kochbuch . All I need is time and more time to translate all those recipes into English). Anyway, those of you who have not had a chance to peruse Mary's amazing culinary delights, please visit her blog.
-------
I would also like to honour Rev Deb of Bread Breakers Ministry it's a virtual church in a blog with solid Bible teaching and encouragement.
-------
And finally there is Gina, who likes to be remembered as an "Old Lady Wannabe" of "Chats with an Old Lady - Embracing the Privilege of Titus 2:3-5" It's a great blog full of thoughtful inspirations and encouragement
Joyfully,
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Smile, please
Please visit the other feeling happy pink posts listed on Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" .
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Some Random Pinkilicious Sillyness and Cuteness
It's a grey miserable coldish morning here in London, so I needed to fuzzy warm pink sillyness and cuteness.
Please check out the other beautiful pink happy blog posts listed Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" .
(Click on the pics to enlarge them)
Wishing you a day filled with smiles!
Please check out the other beautiful pink happy blog posts listed Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" .
(Click on the pics to enlarge them)
Wishing you a day filled with smiles!
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Romantically Pink
Oh, I am really feeling kinda cozy pinkilicious romantic and would like some more .... ha!
It all started when a friend came over the other day. Would you believe it, we talked just about all night through, and finally, towards the morning, we decided to watch the movie "Don Juan de Marco" with Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, and Faye Dunaway.
Aahhhh, a real girly night which very rarely happens to me these days, so it was all a very unexpected relaxing fun night.
Anyway, I decided to look for a video with the movie theme song "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" by Bryan Adams (oh, just listen to those lyrics .... !!!). I decided on the following videos. Loads of delicious pink from Faye Dunaway's ever again twirling romantic dress. Unfortunately the long blue introduction by the people who put the YouTube video together is really annoying.
WARNING WARNING THESE VIDEOS ARE EXTREME GIRLY ROMANTIC MATERIAL ..... you have been warned, guys!
It all started when a friend came over the other day. Would you believe it, we talked just about all night through, and finally, towards the morning, we decided to watch the movie "Don Juan de Marco" with Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, and Faye Dunaway.
Aahhhh, a real girly night which very rarely happens to me these days, so it was all a very unexpected relaxing fun night.
Anyway, I decided to look for a video with the movie theme song "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" by Bryan Adams (oh, just listen to those lyrics .... !!!). I decided on the following videos. Loads of delicious pink from Faye Dunaway's ever again twirling romantic dress. Unfortunately the long blue introduction by the people who put the YouTube video together is really annoying.
WARNING WARNING THESE VIDEOS ARE EXTREME GIRLY ROMANTIC MATERIAL ..... you have been warned, guys!
Now that you're feeling all warm and oh so pinky romantic please check out the other beautiful pink happy blog posts listed Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" . So, if you want a big dose of Happy Pink feelings, then visit all these wonderful blogs she has linked from her site.
Wishing you a beautiful day,
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Generations in Pink
Does anyone realise just how time consuming it is to build and design a website?? Well, as I am doing a night shift again, I decided to add a pink generation picture, which you can see below.
But let me quickly mention this, there are loads of exciting other beautiful pink happy blog posts listed Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" . So, if you want a big dose of Happy Pink feelings, then visit all these wonderful blogs she has linked from her site.
Back to the generation pic. I have decided to dedicate the website (Journey of Intimacy) to my two beautiful daughters, and other women in my age group and theirs.
I made this collage of us three, Charis and my new daughter, Rose who was welcomed to the family because my son was smart enough to marry her, and myself in 1979. On that photo I was actually the very same age as my daughter Charis.
I am just so amazed about the difference that women were back then to nowadays. Here I see my two beautiful daughters, who are totally competent and confident professional career women. They don't 'need' men, but are with them out of choice. Of course my example is just mine, however, I just wonder how many other women of these age groups like mine and my daughters would be similar. I'd love to hear your stories, please.
Wishing you all a wonderful pinkilicious Saturday!
But let me quickly mention this, there are loads of exciting other beautiful pink happy blog posts listed Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" . So, if you want a big dose of Happy Pink feelings, then visit all these wonderful blogs she has linked from her site.
Back to the generation pic. I have decided to dedicate the website (Journey of Intimacy) to my two beautiful daughters, and other women in my age group and theirs.
I made this collage of us three, Charis and my new daughter, Rose who was welcomed to the family because my son was smart enough to marry her, and myself in 1979. On that photo I was actually the very same age as my daughter Charis.
I am just so amazed about the difference that women were back then to nowadays. Here I see my two beautiful daughters, who are totally competent and confident professional career women. They don't 'need' men, but are with them out of choice. Of course my example is just mine, however, I just wonder how many other women of these age groups like mine and my daughters would be similar. I'd love to hear your stories, please.
Wishing you all a wonderful pinkilicious Saturday!
Friday, 11 September 2009
Pink Happy Thoughts First Steps towards the Big Move
It has been a month ago since my last post. Somehow my days are not long enough to cram everything in.
Since April this year, I have been in a tug of war mentally and emotionally ... of course labelling it spiritually ... about moving to Sydney to join my son and his lovely new wife. I guess I was hoping God to somehow give me a thunderbolt message with the proverbial 'Monty Python' pointing hand and finger, and the sky ablaze with the words, "GO YE!" .... hey, I made enough mistakes for everyone who happens to read this and smiles, I just want to have nothing but God's will in my life.
Certainly, I do not advise others to go through all these contortions of wishing, dreaming and hoping and yet in the same breath pushing it all out of my mind, just in case it's not God's will. What I would say is, rest in Him and He will guide you for sure ... listen to the still small voice, or even His 'voice' coming though a package least expected. Just relax and let God be God. His will be done.
Now would I take my own advice?????
Anyway, I am taking a big bold step: I am embracing the first conceptual 'toes-into-the-water' towards moving from London, UK to Sydney.
Well, I thought, why not add a pink 'Opera House' for this exciting new direction, and post it in Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" . Please do make sure that you read all the other wonderful contributions!
This is clearly not a picture I have taken. Here's the original.
So, here you have it. There appear an unbelievable and insurmountable amount of obstacles, especially concerning the immigration into Australia. But God will provide a way, where there seemingly is no way.
Wishing you a wonderful and happy Pink Saturday!
Since April this year, I have been in a tug of war mentally and emotionally ... of course labelling it spiritually ... about moving to Sydney to join my son and his lovely new wife. I guess I was hoping God to somehow give me a thunderbolt message with the proverbial 'Monty Python' pointing hand and finger, and the sky ablaze with the words, "GO YE!" .... hey, I made enough mistakes for everyone who happens to read this and smiles, I just want to have nothing but God's will in my life.
Certainly, I do not advise others to go through all these contortions of wishing, dreaming and hoping and yet in the same breath pushing it all out of my mind, just in case it's not God's will. What I would say is, rest in Him and He will guide you for sure ... listen to the still small voice, or even His 'voice' coming though a package least expected. Just relax and let God be God. His will be done.
Now would I take my own advice?????
Anyway, I am taking a big bold step: I am embracing the first conceptual 'toes-into-the-water' towards moving from London, UK to Sydney.
Well, I thought, why not add a pink 'Opera House' for this exciting new direction, and post it in Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" . Please do make sure that you read all the other wonderful contributions!
This is clearly not a picture I have taken. Here's the original.So, here you have it. There appear an unbelievable and insurmountable amount of obstacles, especially concerning the immigration into Australia. But God will provide a way, where there seemingly is no way.
Wishing you a wonderful and happy Pink Saturday!
Saturday, 8 August 2009
More Pink Greetings from London
Happy Pinklicious Saturday, again!
I was pondering on this seemingly silly idea of celebrating "Pink Saturday". But I find it is chosing to see life through pinky rose coloured glasses quite literally, without needing the glasses.
Think about it, when someone is "seeing the world through pink rose-tinted glasses," it tends to mean that they look on the bright side of life and are generally a happy, friendly, and cheerful person. Or as I like to put it for myself: I like to look and search for reasons to smile even in the worst situations. I guess that means first and foremost that with an attitude of gratitude, there is always something positive to learn in any situation.
So, going back to this "Pink Saturday" it is a reminder to at least once a week we look for something pink ... some reason to smile, and then spread that smile. It's finding something quite literally *pink* but still holding onto the metaphor.
Here I am today joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" again, and I decided to also continue on the fun frivolous pink London greetings.
As you know the iconic London busses are red. Here is a really, really old one painted pink at London's famous Piccadilly Circus.
The modern busses do not have an opening at the back where people can get on or off when they please. Shame really. I know it's done for safety reasons, but none the less, it was great when you reached your destination, and due to traffic congestions, or traffic lights you could just get off, rather than having to walk back from the bus stop.
Likewise, you were able to hop on. They used to have a 'conductor' who collected your money for the fare and gave you a paper ticket from a dispenser hung around his/her neck.
Sorry, this pic is not from the pink bus, but of a then typical red bus.
Well, to all of you who do not live in London, come and visit the place, even when it is drizzly, grey cold and weather-wise miserable ... if you catch a sunny day, London is really spectacular!
There is so much to see and experience beyond the tourist spots. You may even find a pink bus or a pink taxi!!
Again, lots of love, light, warmth, blessings and wonderful fuzzy pink thoughts to you all,
I was pondering on this seemingly silly idea of celebrating "Pink Saturday". But I find it is chosing to see life through pinky rose coloured glasses quite literally, without needing the glasses.
Think about it, when someone is "seeing the world through pink rose-tinted glasses," it tends to mean that they look on the bright side of life and are generally a happy, friendly, and cheerful person. Or as I like to put it for myself: I like to look and search for reasons to smile even in the worst situations. I guess that means first and foremost that with an attitude of gratitude, there is always something positive to learn in any situation.
So, going back to this "Pink Saturday" it is a reminder to at least once a week we look for something pink ... some reason to smile, and then spread that smile. It's finding something quite literally *pink* but still holding onto the metaphor.
Here I am today joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound" again, and I decided to also continue on the fun frivolous pink London greetings.
As you know the iconic London busses are red. Here is a really, really old one painted pink at London's famous Piccadilly Circus.
The modern busses do not have an opening at the back where people can get on or off when they please. Shame really. I know it's done for safety reasons, but none the less, it was great when you reached your destination, and due to traffic congestions, or traffic lights you could just get off, rather than having to walk back from the bus stop.
Likewise, you were able to hop on. They used to have a 'conductor' who collected your money for the fare and gave you a paper ticket from a dispenser hung around his/her neck.
Sorry, this pic is not from the pink bus, but of a then typical red bus.
Well, to all of you who do not live in London, come and visit the place, even when it is drizzly, grey cold and weather-wise miserable ... if you catch a sunny day, London is really spectacular!
There is so much to see and experience beyond the tourist spots. You may even find a pink bus or a pink taxi!!
Again, lots of love, light, warmth, blessings and wonderful fuzzy pink thoughts to you all,
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Pink Greetings from London
Happy Pinklicious Saturday!
I have been ( and still am) soooooo busy these days, plus recently been away for conferences and seminars, so here I am back with my contribution as I am joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound"
I decided on something fun, plus greetings from London, UK. We are struggling here to have a *summer* with the weather being below or just around 20'C (at times) with plenty of rain, grey skies and winds. So, grabbing a fun smily pink moment is a must for me.
Love, light, warmth and wonderful fuzzy pink thoughts to you all,
I have been ( and still am) soooooo busy these days, plus recently been away for conferences and seminars, so here I am back with my contribution as I am joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound"
I decided on something fun, plus greetings from London, UK. We are struggling here to have a *summer* with the weather being below or just around 20'C (at times) with plenty of rain, grey skies and winds. So, grabbing a fun smily pink moment is a must for me.
Love, light, warmth and wonderful fuzzy pink thoughts to you all,
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Picnic at Kew Gardens
It's all thing pink and beautiful Saturday ... with a few glimpses from The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, London UK.
I am joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound"
My daughter and friends went for a picnic at Kew Gardens and I thought I would add some pinky pink highlights, not just from the picnic but also from a very interesting exhibition of glass art within the horticultural delights. After you enjoyed the fun photos below, I would encourage you to click on the Kew Gardens link, as it's a really fascinating place, not only in its stunning beauty but also from a scientific and historical viewpoint.
Because it was a picnic, I just had to also add my daughters funky pink socks, ah oh well, apologies to the young lady in advance, this is just what mums do ..... (smile) .... and of course there are always some birds looking for food crumbs ....
The glass sculptures were only a temporary art exhibition feature. Click on the pictures to see them full size.
Wishing you a rosy pink Saturday with an opportunity to look for smiles in any situation,
I am joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound"
My daughter and friends went for a picnic at Kew Gardens and I thought I would add some pinky pink highlights, not just from the picnic but also from a very interesting exhibition of glass art within the horticultural delights. After you enjoyed the fun photos below, I would encourage you to click on the Kew Gardens link, as it's a really fascinating place, not only in its stunning beauty but also from a scientific and historical viewpoint.
Because it was a picnic, I just had to also add my daughters funky pink socks, ah oh well, apologies to the young lady in advance, this is just what mums do ..... (smile) .... and of course there are always some birds looking for food crumbs ....
The glass sculptures were only a temporary art exhibition feature. Click on the pictures to see them full size.
Wishing you a rosy pink Saturday with an opportunity to look for smiles in any situation,
Saturday, 4 July 2009
Evening Sky
Pink Feel-Good Saturday!
I am joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound"
The other day I was sat on my tiny little balcony enjoying the mellow warm evening. Then I noticed those spectacular evening clouds, so I quickly grabbed my camera from where I was sat ... and my fading pink rose got into it.
So, I then stood up to take the other ones. There is something about summery sunset evening skies, quite charming. (Click on the pics to enlarge them).
Wishing you a rosy pink Saturday with an opportunity to look for smiles in any situation,
I am joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound"
The other day I was sat on my tiny little balcony enjoying the mellow warm evening. Then I noticed those spectacular evening clouds, so I quickly grabbed my camera from where I was sat ... and my fading pink rose got into it.
So, I then stood up to take the other ones. There is something about summery sunset evening skies, quite charming. (Click on the pics to enlarge them).
Wishing you a rosy pink Saturday with an opportunity to look for smiles in any situation,
Saturday, 27 June 2009
My Girly-Feminine Side for a "Pink Saturday"
It's Saturday, and we're in the pink :-)
I am joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound"
My contribution today is part of my little vanity or dressing table. Such a girly thing to have. One thing I do not like is having all the lotions and potions in the usual plasic containers they come in, if I can at all avoid it.
Throughout my home wherever a cream or other liquid are needed, even the washing up liquids in the kitchen I tend to refill them into more attractive containers.
Here in this picture of part of my dressing table you can see some of the glass bottles I collected for eye make up remover, toner, etc. I found the pretty larger bottles at a flea market in Athens, Greece. (click on pic if you want to see it enlarged).
The pink on the table is a large rose scented potpourri dish. I took this pic a little while ago and added recently a display of large pink feathers and draped some more beads on the mirror ... all deliciously decadent and feminine.
Wishing you a rosy pink Saturday with an opportunity to look for smiles in any situation,
I am joining Beverly’s Pink Saturday which she hosts at "How Sweet The Sound"
My contribution today is part of my little vanity or dressing table. Such a girly thing to have. One thing I do not like is having all the lotions and potions in the usual plasic containers they come in, if I can at all avoid it.
Throughout my home wherever a cream or other liquid are needed, even the washing up liquids in the kitchen I tend to refill them into more attractive containers.
Here in this picture of part of my dressing table you can see some of the glass bottles I collected for eye make up remover, toner, etc. I found the pretty larger bottles at a flea market in Athens, Greece. (click on pic if you want to see it enlarged).The pink on the table is a large rose scented potpourri dish. I took this pic a little while ago and added recently a display of large pink feathers and draped some more beads on the mirror ... all deliciously decadent and feminine.
Wishing you a rosy pink Saturday with an opportunity to look for smiles in any situation,
Friday, 26 June 2009
The Blond Year
This is my last post re Friday Memes!! I am linking with Alicia at More Than Words for her Friday Photo Flashback
Oh dear Lord ... have I changed THAT much????? .... sigh!
Temple Dance
Earlier on, I was reading a great post by Sandy at God Speaks Today who hosts “Fitness Friday”.
I have been stuck behind the computer all day long way too long, and working on a book does not help. After reading Sandy's post, I am inspired to rekindle an old passion of mine: dance.
I have not danced for longer than I wish it was true. I love partner dance such as ballroom, and seeing that I do not have a dance partner, I have shelved that passion.
With Sandy’s challenge I decided to think differently and embark on happy solo dance movements around the home, stretching, and actually learn belly dancing. Yes, you read correctly!
Apparently it is great for better blood circulation and better flexibility especially in the belly and hip region. Being in my 50’s, I think my belly could do with some exercises.So, I have answered the challenge and have already ordered my belly dancing DVD from Amazon. Meanwhile I shall do some stretching and just general dance moves to music.
As our bodies are a temple of God ... I shall do some temple dances!
Big smiles,
Saturday, 20 June 2009
My Pink Orchid - First New Blossom Bud opened today!
It’s surprising what one can find and who one can find in the circle of friends here in Blogland. So, I have come across Beverly’s Pink Saturday.
I like what she wrote:
I immediately thought, wayhey! I have been watching something pink that I am really excited about.
You see, I love orchids; they are my top favourite plants and flowers. I never thought that I would keep one alive if I had one. This was until my daughter gave me a lovely little pink orchid for my birthday two years ago.
It was all in bloom when she gave it to me, and I just adored those little pink faces. Then, one by one those little beautiful faces turned papery and pale and dropped off. I was left with a stem.
I was told to cut it, which I did. Then I just kept watering it at regular but infrequent times, and it was just there, a plant that kept its leaves green, but that was it.
During March / April I noticed a new stem growing, and it steadily grew. Then buds formed. I was so excited!
And now look, the first new bud opened today ... I will be able to adore the little faces again!
Well, as it is Pink Saturday, I just had to report on todays joyful event, a new blossom has opened.
I feel as excited as a kid ... or maybe as excited as a plant mum can be.
Happy Pink Saturday full of wonderful 'pink' things,
P.S. Click on the pictures if you want to see it in the original size.
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Post Script
During the day, my lovely little Pink Orchid opened its little face. So, this morning I took those two photos. Could not decide which one to chose, so I add both ;-)
(again, click on the pics to get them full size).
I like what she wrote:
“Pink Saturday is about all things good that are pink. And, there is a lot of pink in our worlds.”It's not about the colour 'pink' per se, but the colour here is symbolic to look out for the 'pink' bright side of life!
I immediately thought, wayhey! I have been watching something pink that I am really excited about.
You see, I love orchids; they are my top favourite plants and flowers. I never thought that I would keep one alive if I had one. This was until my daughter gave me a lovely little pink orchid for my birthday two years ago.
It was all in bloom when she gave it to me, and I just adored those little pink faces. Then, one by one those little beautiful faces turned papery and pale and dropped off. I was left with a stem.
I was told to cut it, which I did. Then I just kept watering it at regular but infrequent times, and it was just there, a plant that kept its leaves green, but that was it.
During March / April I noticed a new stem growing, and it steadily grew. Then buds formed. I was so excited!
And now look, the first new bud opened today ... I will be able to adore the little faces again!
Well, as it is Pink Saturday, I just had to report on todays joyful event, a new blossom has opened.
I feel as excited as a kid ... or maybe as excited as a plant mum can be.
Happy Pink Saturday full of wonderful 'pink' things,
P.S. Click on the pictures if you want to see it in the original size.
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Post Script
During the day, my lovely little Pink Orchid opened its little face. So, this morning I took those two photos. Could not decide which one to chose, so I add both ;-)
(again, click on the pics to get them full size).
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