Tuesday Feb 11th 2014

Hello

Well first of all Im freezing, we have snow and hail here in the West of Ireland today.  I had a rather busy morning, an early rise of 5:30 am sneeking out of bed trying not to wake the 8 year old who had climbed into my bed at 3am , so I was up and trying getting ready for my very first networking meeting, in hope to try and get my business of the ground and get some more customers through this great system of networking they have put together. Iarrived just in time and instanlty recognised a few more local people there. As well as a few strangers and the head of the meeting who welcomed me in, straight away I felt at ease!. There was a lot of information to take in and very interesting to hear other peoples stories and struggles.
The part of the meeting that I was not prepared for was the "60 seconds speech" to sell your business, or let all the other people in the room , who you were , what your business was and what you want to succeed from these networking meetings, It was terrifying, but I managed it just about!! It was only when I sat back down with still approx 20 seconds left on the clock did I realize Id left out 3 important points! Oh Well, I have next week I to perfect my pitch!
A quick look at watch told me it was now 8:30 am , my  kids would be awake by now and no doubt wondering where their Mom was gone and probably asking Nana and Grandad ten hundred questions to find out where I was! 
Over all the meeting left me feeling very revived and got a new sense of "I can do this" a new wave of determination and enthusiasm has washed over me. I'm ready to put the hard work in. I really want to succeed, and I know I'm going to succeed.  The next meeting is next Friday and I am very much looking forward to it! Heres to the future of our new business!

Have a good Day guys!
S.  

The story of us............

Hi,

Welcome to my blog, I don't have a lot of experience with these so please be patient with spelling and vocabulary errors.  I've decided to start writing this blog as a way to vent I guess and express views, opinions and worries, as well as share our experiences and adventures.

I am now 30 years old living in the West of Ireland with my two kids. Ages are 8 and 6,  my two angels and best friends!

How I got to be a single mom of two at the age of 30, well that's another story by itself, so for now I'll just stick to a little b it about me.

I was born and raised by amazing people that I am honoured to call my parents. I really don't know where I'd be without them, they both one just as much as the other are my rock. There isn't a day that goes by that they don't share their generosity,  kindness,  and knowledge with me and my children.

And after years of living away from home,  failed marriage,  broken heart and several jobs,  I find myself living back in my hometown under the same roof as my parents,  while I try to work multiple jobs around my kids and provide for today and our future.  And as tough as all that sounds,  I wouldn't change it for the world, I wouldn't change the past, the mistakes or bad times,  I firmly believe we are meant to use mistakes and our past events as stepping stones into the future. Our past defines who we become in the future in one way or another and I'd like to believe it's made me a stronger,  braver and wiser woman today.

I've made so many new friends since I moved home,  people I know I'll be friends with forever,  that I can I pick up the phone or call into  and we have such a laugh and great conversations. 

My plan for 2014,  well to continue being happy, making my kids feel loved, happy, and secure. I want them to have as much fun as possible,  to follow there dreams and seek out their own adventures. Teach them to be kind to people.  it's nice to be nice!! 

And somewhere in the middle of all that, I will continue to be a mom,work my 3 jobs and try to complete our home so we will be in by Christmas "14. WISH ME LUCK :-)
Welcome to our crazy busy world

S
:-) x