“I know what it is like to seemingly have everything and feel I have nothing. I know what it feels like to seemingly have nothing and know I have everything” 

DAISY

It’s official I’m 35 years old .

THAT WEED  IS STILL BREATHING EVERYONE. 

I could be down and think about all the negatives about my youth being pruned  out of my very ‘ raison de etre ‘

OR

I could count my blessings and come up with 35 reasons today is a day worth celebrating.

1. I woke up to my 5-year-old daughter singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me.

2. I have a husband that I know  loves me and treats me like a Goddess not only on my birthdays but every day of the year. 

3. I have an amazing Mum -who loves me with all my heart and always wants me to be happy and succeed. 

4. My Nan is another of my greatest supporters. She shows me that I don’t have to grow old and be a conventional Granny. I can party and have fun living. 

5. My beautiful cat ,Tatiana- has started sleeping with us again. Finally forgiven me for having a human child (only took her 5 years to get used to the idea).

6. I’ve met so many awesome people by starting my Blog in September 2015- it is a pleasure to know you and your stories.

7. I’m more confident in myself.

8. I am still learning- every day- life is always teaching me something.

9. I  know the value of family and true friends- my Gran is still alive.

10. I know that we all have our problems and that we all make mistakes. 

11. I know that life is for living and moving forward.

12. I know my faults but more importantly, I know my qualities and assets.

13. I have music in my life and the ability to write -I am able to express myself.

14. I know that I’m blessed to have a roof over my head. 

15. I am ambitious but not greedy – materialistic things can always be replaced -people can’t.

16. I know that no matter how many times I have wanted to give up -I couldn’t- I am a fighter. 

17. I love with all my heart and I say what’s on my mind and I know I can be too blunt but I  do come from a good place.

18. I have been able to repair and renew relationships or at least try to.

19. I am able to walk, use my arms, talk, sing ( not well) ,dance and be..

20. I am still alive! (after everything I have experienced in my life and use  it to inspire myself ,motivate myself and share my story of Hope).

21.  I feel. I cry ,I laugh, I get mad, I get horny ,I get happy , I get sad.

22. I’m a good person, my heart is in the right place- most of the times. 😉

23. I make other people laugh.

24. I have am proud of my roots and heritage and I know where I come from.

25. I want others around me to succeed.

26. Each year that passes I become more grateful for who I have in my life.

27. I’m only 35 and learned a hell of a lot – bumped my head loads of times but I have learned and willing to still learn.

28. I’m healthy -ish.

29.  I stand my beliefs and I also get that not everyone has the same beliefs and values as me. As long as people don’t hurt me or others then I am happy to leave them to their way of thinking.

30. Flowers make me happy -I have a beautiful bouquet next to me from my mom.

31. I know I am in charge of my happiness

32. I am not who I was 10 years ago, 5 years ago or even yesterday. I evolve and change.

33. I have purpose and goals.

34. I’m full of flaws just like you!

35. I’m excited to see what I can achieve in the next 35 years.