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I recently came across the blog Positively Present and have been addicted ever since!!! As you all have noticed I've been very sporadic...

5:53 AM

How to pick yourself back up after an unexpected setback

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TP-SOvZfWzI/AAAAAAAAAw0/le3qi2EUlPI/s1600/20081101192246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TP-SOvZfWzI/AAAAAAAAAw0/le3qi2EUlPI/s320/20081101192246.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weheartit.com/">www.weheartit.com</a></div><br />As the lyrics from the song Collide by Howie day, "even the best fall down sometimes". As someone who rarely fails and always manages to achieve her goals I have recently suffered a setback. But more than that its the humiliation and the embarrassment that is haunting me the most. I am someone who has a tendency to beat myself up about things that don't work out. So, I'm trying my best to keep my head up and move on swiftly and placing things in order so that I can quickly fill up the void left by my failure.<br /><br />Here are a few things that I am implementing to get me through this setback:<br /><br />1.) ACTION: When I realized what had happened I quickly started to make inquires about what was to happen next. As well as this I also started looking into new opportunities.<br /><br />2.) CRY: A good cry is sometimes a must, but don't dwell. Let yourself be sad and disappointed or whatever the feeing may be but get back up again. Hold that head high and put your thinking cap on.<br /><br />3.) MUSIC: Music is something that can really have a profound effect on your mood and state of mind. So choose music that keeps your spirits up or that inspires you.<br /><br />4.) ME TIME: Take a break from those around you. Regroup, take a bit of time to lick your wounds and be tender with yourself. Don't sit and wallow but acknowledge your feelings and get yourself a bit of a break, treat yourself like you would your best friend.<br /><br />5.) PLAN: Start a plan of action. Evaluate the situation, the damage and your options and alternative routes. Write it all down and start moving in a new direction. Research, make phone calls and send emails to those who you think could possible open new doors for you.<br /><br />What do you do when you are faced with a setback? How do you pick up the pieces?<br /><br /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t5Wvjfo3y5o/S--2WYmnvbI/AAAAAAAABQw/nwe6MAK0glM/digital%20signature.png" width="100" />

How to pick yourself back up after an unexpected setback

www.weheartit.com As the lyrics from the song Collide by Howie day, "even the best fall down sometimes". As someone who rarely fai...

6:12 AM

Window Shopping

While on this side of the world we are entering summer, most of you on the other side are bracing for colder weather. Whilst browsing Ruche and Modcloth I have my eye on these amazing items:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsIabBC29I/AAAAAAAAAwM/PFPw2gkhMis/s1600/3467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsIabBC29I/AAAAAAAAAwM/PFPw2gkhMis/s320/3467.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsIf6I676I/AAAAAAAAAwY/Ggvxt-648RU/s1600/3858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsIf6I676I/AAAAAAAAAwY/Ggvxt-648RU/s320/3858.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsIlhd-nuI/AAAAAAAAAwg/I8JUHJpFn3Q/s1600/4030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsIlhd-nuI/AAAAAAAAAwg/I8JUHJpFn3Q/s320/4030.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsI_G0NxXI/AAAAAAAAAwo/eQWrZjw2x6c/s1600/3466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsI_G0NxXI/AAAAAAAAAwo/eQWrZjw2x6c/s320/3466.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsJFDxty5I/AAAAAAAAAws/L3chtR99b6Y/s1600/3907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsJFDxty5I/AAAAAAAAAws/L3chtR99b6Y/s320/3907.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsJLwPJSCI/AAAAAAAAAww/7lkjnkoIJEo/s1600/21754-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TMsJLwPJSCI/AAAAAAAAAww/7lkjnkoIJEo/s320/21754-1.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><br /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t5Wvjfo3y5o/S--2WYmnvbI/AAAAAAAABQw/nwe6MAK0glM/digital%20signature.png" width="100" />

Window Shopping

While on this side of the world we are entering summer, most of you on the other side are bracing for colder weather. Whilst browsing Ruche ...

10:50 AM

Visual Inspiration

<div style="text-align: center;">Here is some visual inspiration:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l91to8pk5n1qbnseho1_400_large" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4265015/tumblr_l91to8pK5N1qbnseho1_400_large.jpg?1286526603" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4265015/tumblr_l91to8pK5N1qbnseho1_400_large.jpg?1286526603">Image</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l5g0zehwde1qzidboo1_400_large" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4264983/tumblr_l5g0zeHWDE1qzidboo1_400_large.jpg?1286526103" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4264983/tumblr_l5g0zeHWDE1qzidboo1_400_large.jpg?1286526103">Image</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l9ylxuok9j1qb3vhoo1_500_large" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4264946/tumblr_l9ylxuOK9J1qb3vhoo1_500_large.jpg?1286525415" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4264946/tumblr_l9ylxuOK9J1qb3vhoo1_500_large.jpg?1286525415">Image</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l9q6zsico31qdtpb3o1_500_large" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4264910/tumblr_l9q6zsicO31qdtpb3o1_500_large.jpg?1286525037" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4264910/tumblr_l9q6zsicO31qdtpb3o1_500_large.jpg?1286525037">Image</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have an inspirational day :)</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t5Wvjfo3y5o/S--2WYmnvbI/AAAAAAAABQw/nwe6MAK0glM/digital%20signature.png" width="100" /></div>

Visual Inspiration

Here is some visual inspiration: Image Image Image Image Have an inspirational day :)

2:02 AM

Getting to know you

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tumblr_l59s5qjjig1qblg7bo1_500_large" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/2980454/tumblr_l59s5qjjiG1qblg7bo1_500_large.png?1278986055" /></div><br />With recent events in my life, things have been a bit rough for me. That saying, "what doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger" is rather a frustrating concept for me right now because I'm not dead yet but I sure am tired of "getting stronger". But on the up side of these down times one comes to many realization and one of them that has occurred to me is the fact that I need to be more decisive and firm in the small things that make up the me that I present to the world. My tiny quirks, likes, dislikes, values, morals and opinions. Values and morals for the most part I have never had a problem with, there are simply things that I don't waver on in my own quiet way but I think that I maybe need to define the simpler, more fun and frivolous things about myself and cement them into who I am a bit more :)<br /><br />So, here are a few frivolous bits of know how about me :)<br /><br /><br /><ul><li>I am a strictly chocolate girl, no vanilla, no strawberry</li><li>When it comes to really jewelry I will only buy and wear silver or white gold (which looks exactly like silver?!) not gold, but when it comes to general costume jewelry and accessories I will add a splash of gold</li><li>I love interesting and funky clothes, shoes, and handbags, things that are out of the ordinary, even if its simply the fact that there is patterned material inside the shoe.</li><li>I like to learn, (what a nerd), not necessarily study, but to learn about new things</li><li>One thing that I have learnt about myself recently, and I do realize this sounds very self congratulatory, is the fact that I can do all those things that I doubt about my self. I recently tried out a new job in something that is so opposite of my personality that all my friends where shocked but I had the greatest time and I held my own and it was something I never though I could do but I did it. And so having survived that I now know that there are few things I cannot do successfully. </li><li>I've recently discovered that I am in fact a big fan of my lips and they are fast becoming my new favorite feature :)</li><li>Whilst I am somewhat of a shy person I do love to meet new people and makes friends in my own way</li><li>I don't define myself by a "relationship status" I'm not single or in a relationship, what counts in whether or not you have a special person in your life to talk to and share time with and that can't be labeled, boxed or be given a "status"</li><li>I am strictly a cat person, dogs aren't bad but cats are better!</li><li>Just because I don't say everything I think or prefer to sit back and observe a situation does not mean that there isn't a lot going on in my head, I just don't always feel compelled to blurt everything out all the time</li><li>I'm a total techno nerd, I wanted to study web design and IT </li><li>I love to travel but I don't want to do it alone anymore, the next trip I take has to involve someone else</li><li>I love music but can never remember the names of songs or artists</li><li>I'm a morning person but I can be night person too but in order to stay awake I need to stay busy and watching movies late at night puts me to sleep</li><li>I am unfortunately I big quantity over quality person, something I am really trying to curb</li><li>I love to read but don't get too much time for it any more :(</li><li>I am an organisation and planning freak but only about certain areas of my life</li><li>I love food and eating and all things sweet </li><li>I need to learn to alter my own perception of myself and see myself as the 24yr old professional that I am instead of an 18year old teenager and treat myself accordingly</li></ul><div>So there are a few tidbits about myself :) Are there any things about yourself that you have recently learned or things that you need to assert about yourself more?</div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t5Wvjfo3y5o/S--2WYmnvbI/AAAAAAAABQw/nwe6MAK0glM/digital%20signature.png" width="100" />

Getting to know you

With recent events in my life, things have been a bit rough for me. That saying, "what doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger...

6:20 AM

qUoTeD

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2:28 AM

Five Rules To Live By

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TBaF8WK3FgI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/HhtKRmBZ8k0/s1600/20090403230353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/TBaF8WK3FgI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/HhtKRmBZ8k0/s320/20090403230353.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm not 100% sure where I got this list from but its just too special not to share :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">1.) A Little Pain Never Hurt Anybody</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The moment I stop fearing and resisting it, the pain changes. It becomes smaller, more manageable and docile.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2.) Sunscreen is for necks and chest, not just faces</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I remind myself daily that  its never too late to apply a protective layer of integrity to parts of my life I've ignored.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3.) Television is a vitamin</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Toxic if taken in large quantities, but also essential for social and personal well-being. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4.) It is good to be wrong</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Being open to new info and opinions, inviting people and events to let you know where you're going wrong, is the best way to open the mind. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5.) You can work miracles</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When you are completely exhausted, stop and play. Then go back and to work. Persist and miracles will start happening, all the more wondrous because you worked them yourself. </div><br /><br /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t5Wvjfo3y5o/S--2WYmnvbI/AAAAAAAABQw/nwe6MAK0glM/digital%20signature.png" width="100" />

Five Rules To Live By

I'm not 100% sure where I got this list from but its just too special not to share :) 1.) A Little Pain Never Hurt Anybody The moment I ...

12:55 PM

June Baby

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_ZdhjJhEHI/AAAAAAAAAvI/zIII38Llm-I/s1600/345653550_174ea0e14f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_ZdhjJhEHI/AAAAAAAAAvI/zIII38Llm-I/s320/345653550_174ea0e14f.jpg" /></a></div><br />As a June Baby there are ups and downs, one up being that I get presents every six months or so, hehe, a downside is that it is in the winter holidays so everyone usually goes on holiday and so no one is around to celebrate with me :(<br /><br />For the month of June this is what I plan to accomplish:<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>Get my research project done and dusted</b></span><br />This my very first research article I have ever done and it is very daunting! SO much to do and next to no time to do it in!!!<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>Have an amazing birthday </b></span><br />As I mentioned above not many people are around when it comes to my birthday and it usually upsets me quite a bit and I while I love organizing something for my birthday everyone ends up cancelling on me :( So this year I have planned my own day with the one or two people in my life who mean I know will be there regardless :)<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>Find a new job</b></span><br />There are days when I enjoy my job and quite a few where I hate it but the fear of not finding a new one holds me back from quiting and of course the fact that I need money for food ect, haha. So, this month I am seriously going to hunt around for something better. I don't mind having large amounts of responsibility if I am paid accordingly.....<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>Get all my applications in order for next year</b></span><br />I barely started the year and I was stressing about what I was going to do next year and I'm still stressing. I have decided to send out all my applications ASAP and see what comes of it. Then I can make a decision based on what I get accepted for, a much more realistic situation to deal with.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>What are you goals for June? Anyone else a June Baby? :)</b></span><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t5Wvjfo3y5o/S--2WYmnvbI/AAAAAAAABQw/nwe6MAK0glM/digital%20signature.png" width="100" />

June Baby

As a June Baby there are ups and downs, one up being that I get presents every six months or so, hehe, a downside is that it is in the winte...

1:00 AM

Things that brighten my day

Things that brighten my day

wearing candy coloured nail polish eating chocolate filler coffee first thing in the morning scented candles bright lipstick fresh flowers r...

1:00 AM

List Love

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidj-LhMfQx9NCIdmW8hsSGYGptIYEIOUXvQF5qzKYgyrJo9t1Ke-8d-xHkf828-3ZpT4qeiVK0cVVpZzxiDSPJeg_Q_4dwunAOlzKNkg5P7xwWbhgQviEtenv91cHiqaXUVoa_XFLYzv4/s400/cover-mock.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yesandyes.org/2009/11/year-in-yes.html">Image</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Almost everyone I know loves list. Their uses are endless, from function to fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;">As many of you, I purchased "<a href="http://www.yesandyes.org/2009/11/year-in-yes.html">A Year in Yes"</a> calendar and have loved the quotes, pictures, witty comments, and of course.......THE LISTS :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, as a fun activity I am going share my "Yes list" with all of you, so check back each week to see what's on my list.</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t5Wvjfo3y5o/S--2WYmnvbI/AAAAAAAABQw/nwe6MAK0glM/digital%20signature.png" width="100" /></div>

List Love

Image Almost everyone I know loves list. Their uses are endless, from function to fun! As many of you, I purchased " A Year in Yes...

1:00 AM

Online browsing: Ruche

<div style="text-align: center;">As some of you know by now I am a total fan of <a href="http://www.shopruche.com/index.php">Ruche</a>!! I ADORE their and am super bummed that with shipping and taxes I can't afford to order any of their stuff, sniff sniff. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am in LOVE with this bag!! It definitely on my birthday wishlist for next month! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyBgA_bgI/AAAAAAAAAt4/vksbrLL22K4/s1600/2522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyBgA_bgI/AAAAAAAAAt4/vksbrLL22K4/s320/2522.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyHY7nIiI/AAAAAAAAAuA/umkwmMnAVCo/s1600/2418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyHY7nIiI/AAAAAAAAAuA/umkwmMnAVCo/s320/2418.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyIdCcobI/AAAAAAAAAuI/47BlmgkFI5Y/s1600/2474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyIdCcobI/AAAAAAAAAuI/47BlmgkFI5Y/s320/2474.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyKL2sIuI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/LXQ1sDCeWdc/s1600/2495.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyKL2sIuI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/LXQ1sDCeWdc/s320/2495.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyLMY9TSI/AAAAAAAAAuY/rV7SMkA6xBw/s1600/2426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyLMY9TSI/AAAAAAAAAuY/rV7SMkA6xBw/s320/2426.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyMtmYUSI/AAAAAAAAAug/1cPoo315qeQ/s1600/2520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyMtmYUSI/AAAAAAAAAug/1cPoo315qeQ/s320/2520.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyNYNhl1I/AAAAAAAAAuo/r_gNTihecPA/s1600/2518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyNYNhl1I/AAAAAAAAAuo/r_gNTihecPA/s320/2518.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyQnNxK-I/AAAAAAAAAuw/1T0-_7TvTms/s1600/2475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyQnNxK-I/AAAAAAAAAuw/1T0-_7TvTms/s320/2475.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YySJiYSQI/AAAAAAAAAu4/kGrt9av6eHU/s1600/2459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YySJiYSQI/AAAAAAAAAu4/kGrt9av6eHU/s320/2459.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyTFvmhMI/AAAAAAAAAvA/oZ8wNQ5RD90/s1600/2412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S_YyTFvmhMI/AAAAAAAAAvA/oZ8wNQ5RD90/s320/2412.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: Please note, I am in no way affiliated with Ruche and any and all post are of my own opinion and choice. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Times like these are when I wish I had a best friend who lived overseas who could ship stuff to me, sigh.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you currently lusting over?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you ever bought anything from Ruche? Where you happy with the product and services?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leave a comment!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t5Wvjfo3y5o/S--2WYmnvbI/AAAAAAAABQw/nwe6MAK0glM/digital%20signature.png" width="100" /></div>

Online browsing: Ruche

As some of you know by now I am a total fan of Ruche !! I ADORE their and am super bummed that with shipping and taxes I can't afford to...

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Dealing with a crisis

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.yaysports.com/nba/wp-content/uploads/sos.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yaysports.com/nba/wp-content/uploads/sos.jpg">Image</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>We have all been in the situation where a friend calls us up in tears and asks for our help. Whether it be that they broke up with their boyfriend or their parents are getting divorced to they are being retrenched, its a situation we know well.<br /><br />What do you do, what do you say? How do you help them deal with the crisis. We all want to say and the right thing and solve the problem but sometimes it not that easy.<br /><br />The anatomy of a crisis:<br />Stage one is the Pre-crisis stage<br /> - the person is living their life as per usual and is dealing with problems effectively.<br /><br />Stage two is the crisis stage<br /> - an event or a set of circumstances has arisen which presents its self as a crisis for the person and they are in a dark place in their life.<br /><br />It is here that is important to have a brief awareness of the 6 phases of the crisis cycle. The reason for this is so that you can identify where your friend is in the cycle and effectively help them at the point at which they are at.<br /><br />The Crisis Cycle:<br />1.) Denial - This can't be happening<br />2.) Bargaining - Maybe if I do this then....<br />3.) Anger - Its his fault!<br /><br />4.) Depression - It is extremely important to differential here between SITUATIONAL depression and CLINICAL depression. As someone helping a friend through a crisis we CANNOT deal with clinical depression. There is a huge and notable difference!<br /><br />5.)  Acceptance - Its happened, I can't change it<br />6.) Resolution - Moving on with my life<br /><br />Stage 3 is the Post-Crisis stage<br />- The crisis has been resolved and one of three things could result. The person has an increased coping ability, the same level of ability or a lowered level of ability.<br /><br />Always remember that despite the situation the person in crisis has strengths and theses should be highlighted before leaving that persons side so that they see a glimmer of hope and and use those strengths to propose a plan of action. Also, always remember to let that person vent and get rid of their feelings.<br /><br />*eLLa*

Dealing with a crisis

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Unfortunately because of the astronomical exchange rate, taxes and shipping I can't shop online at some of my favourite stores but that doesn't stop me from browsing!<br /><br />Here are a few things I spotted today that are oh so cute:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-Er5G5_IKI/AAAAAAAAAsY/849lkoS62J4/s1600/2183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-Er5G5_IKI/AAAAAAAAAsY/849lkoS62J4/s320/2183.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-Er7Vw-P5I/AAAAAAAAAsg/daD6zDIiV9s/s1600/2312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-Er7Vw-P5I/AAAAAAAAAsg/daD6zDIiV9s/s320/2312.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-Er9Sel1JI/AAAAAAAAAso/4tNJE3c02Xs/s1600/2318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-Er9Sel1JI/AAAAAAAAAso/4tNJE3c02Xs/s320/2318.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-Er_i03xZI/AAAAAAAAAsw/1rR3lkBKk1c/s1600/2359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-Er_i03xZI/AAAAAAAAAsw/1rR3lkBKk1c/s320/2359.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-EsBhCfW3I/AAAAAAAAAs4/PpLKUQShlkU/s1600/1955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-EsBhCfW3I/AAAAAAAAAs4/PpLKUQShlkU/s320/1955.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-EsETWAMVI/AAAAAAAAAtA/EJyghKlB1ts/s1600/2346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-EsETWAMVI/AAAAAAAAAtA/EJyghKlB1ts/s320/2346.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-EsJfAtp_I/AAAAAAAAAtI/9sYwZ8PWyOo/s1600/2339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S-EsJfAtp_I/AAAAAAAAAtI/9sYwZ8PWyOo/s320/2339.jpg" /></a></div><br /> All these items are from <a href="http://www.shopruche.com/index.php">Russe</a> and if you live in the US their prices are not bad and the stuff is so cute and original.<br /><br /><i>What are some of your favourite places to window shop online?</i><br /><i>Leave a comment, im always looking for new cutes shops :)</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>*eLLa* </i>

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Unfortunately because of the astronomical exchange rate, taxes and shipping I can't shop online at some of my favourite stores but that ...

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How To Tackle A Major Wardrobe Makeover - Part Two

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S74qQ3di13I/AAAAAAAAArw/mq_0xpYDkQw/s1600/199193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S74qQ3di13I/AAAAAAAAArw/mq_0xpYDkQw/s320/199193.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />In my own wardrobe makeover I have discovered the following things:<br /><br /><ol><li>I have out grown my current wardrobe (figuratively) </li><li>My taste in clothes have changed</li><li>My needs are different</li><li>My life is a lot more multi-purpose</li></ol>After looking through my own sources of inspiration, a large amount which actually came from observing the clients I deal with on a day to day basis at the boutique I work at, and noting what I am drawn to I realized that my wardrobe does in no way reflect my shift in taste. It is sorely lacking in the pieces that I love and that in order to feel more like dressing up and looking fabulous everyday I need to be inspired and coaxed by every item in closet.<br /><br />PLAN OF ACTION<br /><br />My aim: To foster a wardrobe full of unique, quirky and inspirational pieces that can be mixed and matched to allow for a fabulous look everyday.<br /><br />Goal: To purge my closet of any item which I do not love and buy only items that are special and that I am in love with otherwise its not worth my time and money.<br /><br />Realistically, I cannot throw out 90% of my wardrobe at this point otherwise I will be left with nothing to wear thus, I am making four piles: love, like, get rid of and tailor.<br /><br />Love - is obviously the gems that I am crazy about and make me feel fabulous<br />Like - are pieces that I wear often and that I need to a certain degree but that do not make me feel amazing but will discard as I replace them<br />Get rid of - pieces that I don't wear or do not like what so ever<br />Tailor - pieces that you need to have adjusted in order to wear them<br /><br />I have already started the purchasing process and got myself a few one of a kind items that I am crazy about and know I will wear all the time. While a few were pricey the cost per wear and the knowledge that with these garments I am prepared for any occasion never having to face the "I have nothing to wear" situation made them worth every cent.<br /><br />I already have a general idea of the clothes I am going to purge, it always a good idea to be aware of the different areas in your life and sort everything accordingly. Eg, work, casual, formal, sporty ect. If you have a job where you need old clothes to get dirty in or a job like a dance/yoga teacher where you need comfortable clothes this all needs to be taken into account and you should sort and purge accordingly.<br /><br />Whilst shopping:<br /><br /><ul><li>do it with purpose</li><li>be picky</li><li>try new shops</li><li>try new styles, colours and combinations</li><li>purchase a few treasured items as opposed to lots of "like" items</li><li>look before buying (ask sales people to hold things for you, you can always come back)</li><li>always try on before buying</li></ul><div>This process is actually very therapeutic :) I hope these tips helped and if you are currently busy with your own purge, do comment and share your thoughts!</div><div><br /></div><div><i>*eLLa*</i></div>

How To Tackle A Major Wardrobe Makeover - Part Two

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