Please watch this movie... it's an amazing story how one person or in that case a family can change another person's life.
We watched it last night, fighting our way through the Twilight crowd and it was totally worth it.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
dreams and life
Recently I was asked if I was interested to speak at a high school. Not sure if it will happen due to crazy schedule but I've been thinking about it ever since.
What do you tell young people when you get an opportunity such as this? First I thought that they'll get me to speak about Austria (done that before at a primary school in Glasgow and all those little 10 year olds wanted to know was, if I've ever been on the set of Sound of Music), but their teacher has been pushing them to pursue their dreams lately, so they thought I could help out with that.
Not sure how much you can talk about dreams and pursuing them without bringing God into the picture!!
My dreams have varied over the years, from joining the circus when I was about 11 years old over working in the fashion/film industry(costumes) when I was about 15 years old to working in the events/music industry and touring with a band. Funny how all these things have one thing in common - travelling.
Despite all this I made a decision years ago to follow God wherever He wants me to be and life has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. He's brought me to Scotland, Australia, England and currently the US (travelling anybody!!!) on this journey. I've worked in events, with a band, in the fashion industry and most recently got a chance to gain experience in the film industry. How crazy is that?
At the end of the day all I can do is agree with Paul who says in Ephesians 3,
What do you tell young people when you get an opportunity such as this? First I thought that they'll get me to speak about Austria (done that before at a primary school in Glasgow and all those little 10 year olds wanted to know was, if I've ever been on the set of Sound of Music), but their teacher has been pushing them to pursue their dreams lately, so they thought I could help out with that.
Not sure how much you can talk about dreams and pursuing them without bringing God into the picture!!
My dreams have varied over the years, from joining the circus when I was about 11 years old over working in the fashion/film industry(costumes) when I was about 15 years old to working in the events/music industry and touring with a band. Funny how all these things have one thing in common - travelling.
Despite all this I made a decision years ago to follow God wherever He wants me to be and life has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. He's brought me to Scotland, Australia, England and currently the US (travelling anybody!!!) on this journey. I've worked in events, with a band, in the fashion industry and most recently got a chance to gain experience in the film industry. How crazy is that?
At the end of the day all I can do is agree with Paul who says in Ephesians 3,
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, I'm thankful for this adventure I was allowed to embark on and more than ever for my family.
Although my parents don't understand what I do most of the time and think I'm insane the rest of the time - they never put limits around us kids in terms of what we can achieve. I honour them for who they are and how they raised us. They recently celebrated 30 years of marriage which has become rare in todays society. Love them and a gigantic THANK YOU goes out to them!!!!!!
Can't wait what the next year will bring but I can smile at the future, knowing it is in safe hands.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
games and people
The last couple days have been rather relaxed after a certain person left for the UK.
Monday night we went to a basketball game, Vanderbuilt vs Lipscomb. I guess basketball is my favourite game to watch as it is so fast paced and all over the place, but what truly made my day was the couple sitting in front of us.
He had his earphones plugged in and was giving everyone around him a updates on all the other college games going on across the country. She was so into it that when she clapped her entire body was moving up and down. (don't think I've ever seen anyone clap that fast either) In addition to that they had binoculars!!!! Felt like sitting next to a bird watcher and in case anyone is wondering, we had an amazing view of the court so unless you want to see the pores on the players faces, no binoculars needed! Fascinating indeed.
Started another coat today, but spent the last hour packing my bags. After a lot of back and forth we are going to drive to Dallas, TX. ROAD TRIP!!! The route changes every hour at the moment and I've stopped asking. I'm packed for a week and as long as we make it back in time for Thanksgiving, it's cool with me.
Monday night we went to a basketball game, Vanderbuilt vs Lipscomb. I guess basketball is my favourite game to watch as it is so fast paced and all over the place, but what truly made my day was the couple sitting in front of us.
He had his earphones plugged in and was giving everyone around him a updates on all the other college games going on across the country. She was so into it that when she clapped her entire body was moving up and down. (don't think I've ever seen anyone clap that fast either) In addition to that they had binoculars!!!! Felt like sitting next to a bird watcher and in case anyone is wondering, we had an amazing view of the court so unless you want to see the pores on the players faces, no binoculars needed! Fascinating indeed.
Started another coat today, but spent the last hour packing my bags. After a lot of back and forth we are going to drive to Dallas, TX. ROAD TRIP!!! The route changes every hour at the moment and I've stopped asking. I'm packed for a week and as long as we make it back in time for Thanksgiving, it's cool with me.
Monday, November 16, 2009
colours of Tennessee
some pictures I took on my walk around Radnor Lakes yesterday... gorgeous doesn't even begin to describe it! 
Now imagine all this with Bobbie Houston speaking to you on "she clothes her world in salvation". It was amazing.
the waiting game
Sometimes I wonder what all those ladies 200 years or so ago felt like. Sitting around and waiting... Waiting for what? To take a stroll in the country side, to sit down and read, to be married off, to have tea with other ladies/neighbours.
I've been feeling like that a lot over the last couple weeks. There were so many days and I had no idea what was going to be happening that day. Will people pick me up? Am I going to work today? Are we going on a sales trip? etc.
It's annoying but you learn to live with it and the big plus I get to read a lot more and I've been busy making Christmas presents :) Don't think I've ever been that organised before regarding presents. Maybe when I worked at Starbucks and everybody got coffee that year! I'm excited about creating stuff at the moment and might even start sewing my own stuff again. We'll see.
Looking forward to chatting with the lovely Ruth later.
I've been feeling like that a lot over the last couple weeks. There were so many days and I had no idea what was going to be happening that day. Will people pick me up? Am I going to work today? Are we going on a sales trip? etc.
It's annoying but you learn to live with it and the big plus I get to read a lot more and I've been busy making Christmas presents :) Don't think I've ever been that organised before regarding presents. Maybe when I worked at Starbucks and everybody got coffee that year! I'm excited about creating stuff at the moment and might even start sewing my own stuff again. We'll see.
Looking forward to chatting with the lovely Ruth later.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
pins and needles
This entire last week was dedicated to sewing samples and this morning around ten I was finally done. Yay!! My fingers are pierced and in pain from all the hand sewing. Haven't done that much since school days :)
I put up a personal record in making a coat in two days(cutting to sewing on buttons)!!!! It was an old civil war coat pattern, that didn't fit a hundred percent, but I'm proud that I finally managed to do it. Thank you itunes, Radio 1 and SNL late last night for keeping me company...
It's been gorgeous the last couple days and it rather felt like torture to be kept inside, so I'm off to soak up some sun now. Have a fun Sunday everyone.
Friday, November 13, 2009
early mornings and sore fingers
For the last 3 days I've been working non stop on putting samples together and our designer seems to come up with a new project every day. It's kind of insane, but he doesn't get this.
Last time this happened was when I was working on this indie film called "Live East Die Young", but for some reason when you work as a team, it's always more fun and somehow easier when you work out problems together. Besides the point that it is more fulfilling when you have the outcome (actor in clothes on set) right before you.
Anyway. I need to start a coat now and finish it by tomorrow night. The challenge is on!
Oh and because life hasn't been crazy enough lately, we're going on a road trip to Dallas. I'm expecting great things and I can't wait to drive. More on that later.
Seems like my time in the States is rushing by and it's only two weeks till Thanksgiving, that's basically it and I'll be back in London before I know it.
Last time this happened was when I was working on this indie film called "Live East Die Young", but for some reason when you work as a team, it's always more fun and somehow easier when you work out problems together. Besides the point that it is more fulfilling when you have the outcome (actor in clothes on set) right before you.
Anyway. I need to start a coat now and finish it by tomorrow night. The challenge is on!
Oh and because life hasn't been crazy enough lately, we're going on a road trip to Dallas. I'm expecting great things and I can't wait to drive. More on that later.
Seems like my time in the States is rushing by and it's only two weeks till Thanksgiving, that's basically it and I'll be back in London before I know it.
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