Wednesday 9 October 2013
Sunday 6 October 2013
Hello October
Every month I'll be sharing my round-up of the previous month - a monthly snapshot of my current likes, I suppose you could call it. I actually started these posts on my old blog many many moons ago and thought I'd continue the tradition here too. So here's my September list (because I do love a good list!)
Listening... mainly Katy Perry's "Roar", as it always seems to be on the radio when I drive home from work
Reading... Looking For Alaska by John Green.
Watching... Gogglebox on Channel 4. Have you seen it? It's absolutely hilarious!
Buying... a new point and shoot camera - the Canon Powershot SX240HS - after my fab 5 year old Kodak finally gave up the ghost. Although I love my Nikon DSLR, I find it too bulky to carry around to use as my everyday "just in case" camera, so my new little Canon will fit the bill perfectly.
Wanting... plans to come to fruition for once!
Trying... to look for shoes suitable to wear with my first ever pair of AFO's (splints). I'm getting them fitted on 4th November and am already stressing about the shoe thing...
Loving... knowing that I'm going to Germany soon with some dear friends to see our lovely Louise and her family. Cannot wait!
Planning... home improvements. Hopefully (see "Wanting", above) I'll have a fully functioning office/craft room in the not too distant future!
Writing... lots of lists. It helps to clear my head.
Inspired by... Pinterest!! I'm continually mind-blown by the talent and creativity of others. I can lose entire evenings casually pinning away and can safely say that I'm addicted! If you'd like to see my boards and/or follow me, just click on the little Pinterest button to your right and you'll be there in a nano second!
What have you been loving in September?
*image courtesy of Google Images*
Tuesday 1 October 2013
New beginnings...
Since you're reading this, it would be very rude of me not to say hello... so hello, and welcome! Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the Internet!
I'm Joni. I was born prematurely at 26 weeks weighing 2lb and was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy at the age of 3. My CP affects just my legs, the left one more than the right. This blog is going to mention CP quite a bit, but don't worry I'll be chatting about other things too. My CP is just a tiny part of who I am.
Have you ever tried to introduce yourself in writing to people that you've probably never met? No? Well it's more difficult than you think!
Hmmm.... here goes... I live in England. 30-something (but we'll gloss over that part haha!). I work in an office for 40 hours per week. I'm a real introvert - INFJ and proud! Born worrier. Socially awkward. Perfectionist. Daydreamer. Bookworm. Tea drinker. OCD tendencies. Cross-stitcher. Sweetie eater. Weather geek - would love to go tornado chasing! I love glittery nail polish and stationery. I have the best friends and family in the world. I want to own an owl one day. Mum to Gizmo, possibly the cutest tabby cat that you'll ever see. I take too many photographs. Collector of Emma Bridgewater pottery and v partial to Cath Kidston pretties too!
Oh, and on 27th August 2013 I heard that I'd been accepted to receive Botox. No, not in my face (please resist the urge to comment!) but in my leg muscles. The beginning of my journey to easier walking and finally being able to wear sparkly ballet pumps.
A new start all round.
So that's me - why not say hello and tell me all about you!