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Category: Positivity
- Letter board picks
  
  Posted at 6:31 pm by Holly, on August 3, 2018
  
  I bought myself a Letter Board a few months ago now to add a bit of character to my room to either inspire or make me laugh. I have a Pinterest board of some of my favourite finds so i thought I’d share them with you here.
  
  I did have a lot more but thought I’d just put a few on.
  
  You can pick up some cheap ones from places like Home Bargains, New look and Primark. I got mine from trusty old Amazon and got a felt background one instead of plastic. It depends on your preference.
  
  Hope you’ve all had a fab Friday.
  
  Heres to a lovely weekend xx
  
  Posted in creativity, DIY, Personal, Positivity, Quotes, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged creativity, DIY, happiness, lifestyle, Personal, Quotes, words of wisdom
- Its been a long long road
  
  Posted at 5:45 pm by Holly, on August 2, 2018
  
  My day started at 7am the alarm went off. I said sod off to it twice before i got out.
  
  Today is one long ass day i have a hospital appointment which is 2 and a half hours away. So i downloaded this playlist on Spotify for the journey. I grew up in the 90s so thought it was quite apt
  
  So mum and me started our journey up there at 9:30. There was a lady who literally told the bus her life story we all couldn’t stop laughing. She was quite comical. She got off at the city before so we had a bit of piece and quiet for the rest of the way there.
  
  So it was a double decker and as you can imagine there’s less space at the bottom. I was sat backwards because I’m in the wheelchair so i couldn’t give up my seat. 3/4 of the bus were OAPs so also couldn’t give theirs up either. So this old lady with a trolley had another older lady on her lap. It was so bad but she was smiling away. Luckily it was only 10 mins for her.
  
  My appointment for the hospital wasn’t until 3:30 so we went to Debenhams and had a spot of lunch and a little bit of retail therapy but it wasn’t half hot.
  
  So the verdict of my appointment is to try some tablets and if in 6 weeks there is no improvement tests will be taken on my bladder and possible bladder enlargement. But its a big operation like my stoma was so I’d rather not go down that route unless its totally necessary.
  
  After getting on the first bus we got on to go home the bus driver couldn’t get back into his driving seat after putting the ramp down for me. His door lock was wedged. There was a spare bus but to be honest it’s not much better. It keeps overheating but fingers crossed it’ll get me and mum home by 8pm tonight.
  
  I’ll sign off for now. Lets just say i can’t wait for my bed.
  
  Posted in Health, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, writing | 4 Comments | Tagged Chronic illness, Health, journey, lifestyle, Personal, shopping, wheelchair, writing
- July favourites – Currently loving
  
  Posted at 12:34 pm by Holly, on July 31, 2018
  
  Its the last day of July and what a lovely glorious one it’s been. Summer is definitely in full swing now. Roll on the next couple of months.
  
  Here’s the best bits from July aka Chapter 7
  
  HOT WEATHER
  
  As I always feel the cold its been so lovely to have hot hot weather. If you aren’t from the UK you won’t know we never get sun this good so it’s quite a treat. I’ve got myself a little tan so I’m happy as I very rarely tan.
  
  SWIMMING COSTUME
  
  I was drawn to it because of the cactus on it but was utterly blown away when I saw the full price of it in Primark £4…yes I thought you are going in my basket. Can’t say I’d trust it in any swimming pool as it’ll probably be see through but it’s cute.
  
  CATS EYES SUNNIES
  
  I have a few pairs of sunglasses that I have had for donkeys years so I thought I’d treat myself to a pair on ASOS and these were the ones that drew me in. When they came I was hoping they would suit me as it would have been sad to send them back. Luckily they did. They were £12. I’ve worn them every day since. Thumbs up.
  
  SONG OF THE MONTH
  
  Since I was about 7 I have loved Gabrielle. She’s quirky and her voice really is something else. This is her latest song: SHINE. It is quite catchy. Really hoping she has an album coming out. Will keep my ears open for it.
  
  BULLET JOURNAL
  
  So many times this year I started making a bullet journal and it just didn’t look right, I wasn’t happy with how I was setting it out. I felt unmotivated to carry it on. So I came across this little beauty on Amazon for £4.99 and I thought if this doesn’t work then bullet journaling isn’t for me. We have a winner. It’s kept me very productive and organised. May do a flip through on here at some point.
  
  Finally
  
  QUOTE OF THE MONTH
  
  I always do this, I like people to feel happy with themselves. You never know how much of a positive impact it would have on someone.
  
  Along with these favourites I have seen two of my lifelong friends get wed a week ago, well their evening do. They had been together 13 years and thought best do it. They live on a farm so the evening do was in a barn. My wheelchair needed a clean when we got home but it was so worth it.
  
  August is only a day away…
  
  let the sun shine on.
  
  Posted in favourites, Personal, Positivity | 4 Comments | Tagged bullet journal, fashion, favourites, journaling, lifestyle, music, Positivity, Quotes
- Being a tiny bit productive
  
  Posted at 7:06 pm by Holly, on July 30, 2018
  
  Those days when you don’t really want to do much but you push yourself to be a little bit productive around the house.
  
  So you start off with a scroll through all your social media platforms and waste like half the morning getting lost in your phone.
  
  Snacks are a must so you go into the fridge and you know you should eat the fruit but a chocolate bar is waving at you. So you do yourself a deal and eat both.
  
  Grabbing your make up bag and pulling up a YouTube tutorial you give it your best shot and hope you don’t look like a clown.
  
  Taking the rest of your day to really chill out and watch your favourite film or series for godness knows how long…it gives you the option to continue watching of course you’re gonna say yes.
  
  Once you’ve done your bits and pieces to end the day like cleaning your teeth you unwind and put your headphones on and listen to your playlists of the moment.
  
  Your lazy days don’t have to just be bed or sofa days. But please know there’s nothing wrong with that.
  
  How do you like to spend a chill day?
  
  Posted in creativity, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity | 0 Comments | Tagged lifestyle, make up, music, Personal, productivity, social media
- A year ago today
  
  Posted at 10:29 am by Holly, on July 20, 2018
  
  Some things in life are not planned.
  This definitely wasn’t.
  One year ago today was when my legs first went into paralysis. I couldn’t move them and had no idea why…
  
  All those blue light visits to hospital and they finally gave it a name FND (functional neurological disorder).
  
  Still a year on i don’t know why it happened and nor do the professionals. I have to live and hope that one day i can wave bye bye to my wheelchair and get back to some sort of normality.
  
  Thank you everyone who’s been thorough this with me and kept me smiling. It means the world xxx
  
  Posted in Chronic illness, Health, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, words of wisdom | 4 Comments | Tagged Chronic illness, Confidence, disability, Health, journey, lifestyle, Positive thinking, Positivity
- Body Beautiful
  
  Posted at 8:49 pm by Holly, on July 18, 2018
  
  You know the moment you can stand infront of the mirror and stare at your reflection and think hmm it’s not a bad looking body after all. That’s when you know that body confidence is starting to grow from inside you.
  
  I’ve found some inspiration on good old Pinterest with some quotes that will help you recognise the true body beautiful that is yours and then use them to motivate that self love in you.
  
  I can hold my hands up now and say after years of not loving my imperfect body you my darling body you’re bloody awesome. Operation scars, cellulite, stretch marks and the odd spots.
  
  I give you this mission to find the body beautiful within you too.
  
  Posted in Confidence, Personal, Positivity, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, Confidence, happiness, inspiration, lifestyle, Positive thinking, reflection, self love
- Chase your dreams
  
  Posted at 5:00 pm by Holly, on July 12, 2018
  
  you are sat there and a Eureka moment happens, or you wake up and have the most wonderful idea running through your mind at a thousand miles an hour.
  
  Quick, grab a pen and paper and get it down on there before it vanishes into thin air.
  
  Put down as much detail as you can about your dream and plan on making it a reality. You know dreams don’t come true if you don’t put in a little effort. If only it was that easy
  
  I am working towards one of my dreams right now. I am writing my second book. I already wrote one about my bullying at school/ a few years after. This time it’s going to be a poetry book as I absolutely love words with meaning. It’s going to be relatable to almost everyone hopefully. I am in the planning process so will keep you updated as I work towards achieving my dream.
  
  Don’t let them pass you by. Your dream was given to you for a reason.
  
  Of course, if they were bad dreams please don’t chase those, let them bugger off into nothingness. Only the good ones deserve your time.
  
  In Gabrielle’s words….dreams can come true
  
  Thanks for stopping by
  
  Til next time…
  
  Posted in lifestyle, Personal, Positive thinking, Positivity, Quotes, words of wisdom, writing | 2 Comments | Tagged advice, books, dreams, inspiration, life, Personal, poetry, writing
- Hello July
  
  Posted at 8:16 pm by Holly, on July 1, 2018
  
  Hello and welcome to July.
  
  As I’m writing this its the 1st day of the month.
  
  Its been a boiling hot day yet again, so i haven’t been able to sit in the cool and write until now which is 9pm to be precise.
  
  I am one of those people that are all about starting the month on a good note.
  
  I’m taking a week off Facebook so i can concentrate on me and my wellbeing and not worry about what others are doing/moaning about.
  
  I am not going to let myself be walked over like a mug. I deserve better, so the guy who I’ve been swooning over has had far too many ‘I’ll let you offs’. I need someone who worships the ground i walk on…more like wheel myself on ha ha.
  
  This month is all about self love and self care for me. I don’t want added stress. I need to focus on making me a priority for once.
  
  Do this for yourself too. Know your worth and add tax as they say – who ever they is.
  
  Heres to a lovely July for us all
  
  Thanks for stopping by
  
  Til next time…
  
  Holzieloves xxx
  
  Posted in Personal, Positivity, Quotes, social media, words of wisdom | 2 Comments | Tagged advice, change, happiness, Personal, Positive thinking, Positivity, self care, self love
- CURRENTLY LOVING – MY JUNE FAVOURITES
  
  Posted at 7:10 pm by Holly, on June 29, 2018
  
  Its been a beautiful June, with the sunshine as an added extra. Heres hoping it lasts all summer long. Let’s be honest it’s England, the rain will probably be back next week.
  
  Anyways here are some Favourites I have been loving this month and has put a big smiley on my face at some point or another.
  
  SONG – BACK TO YOU BY SELENA GOMEZ
  
  I absolutely adore this song at the moment, sometimes I can’t help pressing the repeat button. It has a really catchy tune and it actually was in last months playlist too. Selena Gomez you talented chick.
  
  FOOD – GOLD BARS
  
  You know when you don’t fancy a huge chocolate bar but just enough to curb your sugar craving for a little bit. A gold bar is the one you need. They are £1 for 8 I think. I think this as a ice cream or milkshake would be really delicious.
  
  CHEESE AND BROCCOLI PASTA
  
  These are new out in the supermarket and very popular by the looks of it. Can only usually manage to get 2 or 3 a week. I would totally bulk buy if I could. they are yummy and fill me up of a lunchtime. Mums a fan of them too.
  
  MAKEUP PRODUCT -MAX FACTOR FACEFINITY
  
  After going through half a dozen different foundations I have finally found ‘THE ONE’. After all my wasted pounds. The shade is just perfect, the consistency of it is just thick enough and the added bonus is I don’t need to add any concealer as its a 3 in 1. It Primes, conceals and covers. It is worth the £12.99 I paid. If you want to see the ones I didn’t get on with here is my Foundation fails
  
  FILM – MAN IN THE MOON
  
  If you are a fan of Reese Witherspoon you’ll love this film, and if you love a good tear jerker too you’ll love it. I watched THE MAN IN THE MOON first of all on YouTube and thought it was brilliant. Luckily I found it in our region on Amazon for £7. Always make sure that you select the right region when they are not in your native tongue. Region 1 for USA and Region 2 for UK (me).
  
  FAVOURITE BLOGGERS
  
  I have so many bloggers that i follow and love but i can only fit two in here otherwise i could write for days about each and every one.
  
  KUMBA of KUMBEAR
  
  I have been following Kumba for a while now. I think she’s such a talented woman, who writes and talks with such passion, has a warm heart and she definitely owns those curls.
  
  Here are her social links if you wish to follow Kumba.
  
  www.kumbearxo.com INSTAGR AM
  
  TWITTER
  
  RHIANN from MY BRAIN LESION AND ME
  
  Ever since I have been ill I have had Rhiann in my life. She too is unlucky with her health but doesn’t let it stop her from writing on her blog, reading books and going on a few cruises. I am glad the internet has brought us together as friends. We plan to meet one day when both our health problems are cooperating and sod off just for one day.
  
  Here are her social links if you wish to follow Rhiann.
  
  www.brainlesionandme.com
  
  INSTAGRAM
  
  TWITTER
  
  QUOTE
  
  Those people who make you happy when you are around them are your sunshine. They are the ones that you want to spend time with and the ones who make your day.
  
  There you have it….chapter 6 of 12…roll on a new month and more things to fall in love with.
  
  Thanks for stopping by
  
  Til next time…
  
  Posted in favourites, lifestyle, make up, Personal, Positivity | 2 Comments | Tagged Beauty, favourites, inspiration, lifestyle, make up, Personal, Positive thinking
- Journal and planner collection
  
  Posted at 7:26 pm by Holly, on June 20, 2018
  
  For all my new readers…and old ones too.
  
  Every Wednesday i upload a video over on my YouTube channel usually about lifestyle/mental health.
  
  Todays video is all about journaling and planning.
  
  I have put the collection of mine together today and chat my way through the video about them.
  
  If you want to see what i use which journal/planner for what click on my video below.
  
  I may possibly do a blog post at a later date talking about each one.
  
  Keep your eyes peeled for it.
  
  Hope your week is going great so far.
  
  Til next time, love Holzie xx
  
  Posted in creativity, journaling, mental health, Personal, Positivity, writing | 0 Comments | Tagged bullet journal, creative, inspiration, journaling, mental health, mindfulness, Personal, planner
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