It’s Valentine’s Day 2015! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Here’s to hoping it is a day filled with love for you and those special people in your life.
Have you wondered about the history of St. Valentine’s day. Have a look at this YouTube video:
As Maya Angelou says, “If you have only one smile give it to the people you love.” I hope this post brings a smile to your face. As Frank Morgan states, “A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.
I am sending love to all my friends and family via this YouTube video.
Today February 14th 2015 makes it five (5) years since my eldest uncle on my dad’s side passed away. He was a true lover of Carnival, the late Uncle Manboudt Wilfred Thomas. We loved him a lot and value the time we had with him.
Make the most of the time you have with those you love. Time does not wait on anyone!
What does it mean to get through a day? I am sure it’s a question many ask but only few can answer. It is with a heavy heart I am posting this but celebrating the fact that at this moment I am safe and sound and celebrating the fact that when you read, more than likely you are also.
Do we just say thank you when we get something we want?
Do we go to God when we need something only?
I’m sure that though your answer is “No” not many can say the same.
Look at what is going on in the world today! Look at what is going on in our country! It’s scary to look at the news and often times we need to celebrate the stark realities it presents because we get knowledge of them.
If we think about how many people did not make it through today we would understand how fortunate we have been. If we think of how many people are ailing we would understand how insignificant our own pain is. If we think about how many may been in need of help and just cannot say it we would understand how important our speech is.
Your one smile can light up someone’s world. Your one kind word can make the world of difference. We can never tell what someone else is going through unless we stand in their shoes.
Today I learnt of one good soul I knew who passed away. I have known him all my life and I would always remember his smile, his energy and passion for life and family. God has released him from his pain. He was loved by many including me! I pray that my dear cousin’s soul would rest in peace! He is gone now but will never be forgotten!
What is your favourite childhood memory? Worth thinking about isn’t it? Here are two quotes I found helpful.
“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.” ~Elizabeth Lawrence
It is never too late to have a happy childhood. ~Tom Robbins
I look the time to find out the story about the artist behind the creation. She is the artist behind the creation, What’s your Childhood Memories and though she calls herself “Sapodilla Brown” she is none other than Diana John.
Having been intrigued by the idea of her blog, “Childhood Memories” I decided to speak to her and get an idea of the artist being the creation and about the project itself. Here is what I found out:
Diana John, aka “Sapodilla Brown” is “a half glass full kinda girl” who always tries to live life on the positive side as I’m not an outgoing, open-minded individual. It is not always about putting self first but the needs of others. In life it’s the little things that piss me off like saying you will fail before ever trying to succeed,” she says. I beg to differ as I find her to be open-minded.
I asked, “What inspired you to choose the idea “What’s your Childhood Memories” as your project idea?”
Here is what she said: “My inspiration came from not having any idea what to write. I happened to be searching for a funeral program of my great aunt for a family member and cam across the stuff I still had from my childhood. Then it came to me- why not write about Childhood Memories and I did. The other one or two ideas I got I didn’t see myself much or anything at all.”
I asked, “From day 1 how did you see growth of your project?”
Her response: “The ideas and creativity were there but it was just to get it out. Apart from the fact that I am a bit shy when it comes to approaching people I must admit I fall short when it comes to technology, (apps and gadgets). I have begun to pick up though the project is rounding up.”
“What was been your favourite part of the project?”
This is it: “My favourite part was discovering the things you can do as I had to discover it on my own, entering a whole new realm of technology with the wider world .I never saw myself as a blogger probably only in my head but not in real life. It was a nice challenge but hopefully in the near future, I pick it up again.”
“What is the most positive thing coming out of your project?”
Diana said, “It helped me to face my fears of being heard but at the same time I can still stay hidden. It showed me insight that I may not be able to reach everyone but even some or a little as it gives a voice to be heard and to believe in myself a lot more rather than a little. Apart from the above mentioned it allowed me to open up because these are things I rarely share far more to blog about it. Thanks!”
My final question was, “Is there anything else you would like to share about your project?”
Her response: “Yes, for novices like me don’t be afraid to try despite all the obstacles that may come your way. Also try to keep a clear schedule for this project once it is not a part of your daily live or routine.”
My advice:
Don’t give up. With practice, over time things get easier.
keep at the blog and other social media apps after this. It’s one of the best gifts you can give yourself.
This represents my favourite childhood memory- The entire family sitting down for dinner or lunch. We would be at school during the week and dad left early for work and most times he got home late. We tried to have one meal together for the week. It was initiated by my dad and family meal time is something we enjoyed. Really love me family and those times!
Again I ask, what’s your favourite childhood memory?
As I close, I say thank you to Elizabeth Lawrence and to Tom Robbins. Special thanks also to Andrew Kaleb and YouTube for the first video I shared. Thank you J4R Production for the second video. Thank you electronicworldnz and YouTube for the next video. Here’s a tutorial on how to create your own Childhood memory with the piano:
