One Life, Live It! -At What Cost?

Ok so it's been a while, prob in more ways than one for some of you. But it's back! I know how much you've all missed my blog. Andy Jones especially!

A few different recent events have brought the following phrase to mind,
'No man is an island.'

Whenever something happens to someone (good or bad) the affect it has doesn't just effect the person it's happened to and the ripple affect doesn't stop at the people close to them either. We've all 'felt' for people we've never even met before when we hear of something tragic, moving or happy happening to them. And it's a nice trait of human nature to have compassion for others.

I was having a girly catch up last night and we were all sharing about whats happening in our lives at the moment. All of us had something we wanted to 'better.' Better house, better car, better job, better body, better mind set... You get the picture and I'm sure you have a long list yourself.

My message in life is always to live life to the full and go for everything you want 100%!
But what about when it effects others in a bad way? How far should you go to get everything you want?

To get to the top of your game in business you're most likely going to annoy people along the way. Normally though the problem lies with the people getting annoyed. More than likely, jealously that they aren't making their dreams a reality or worse still - they don't have any dreams. I wonder how many of those people will want to know you again when your successful and probably drop you again if you lost it all? I think as long as your not purposely screwing people over in business you should go full throttle to reach your goals.

What about when your not happy in a relationship and you decide it's time to move on? What if your partner doesn't want to move on or change to keep you? Do you move on to please yourself or stay put and hope its gets better, or settle for less than what you really want? I don't have a right answer and everyone's different. My only opinion is that if you don't love someone you should leave them. How cruel to stay with someone you don't really love?

If your family is 'religious' or has strong thoughts about the way you should conduct your life, but deep down in your heart you dont agree, what should you do? Live a lie so as not to offend your family or be true to yourself at the risk of being ostrasised - black sheep syndrome. As a mother I hate to think my children might do something I strongly disagree with, but I can't control them and I'd like to think that whatever path they take in life I wouldn't let it effect me - it certainly wouldn't affect my love for them.

As a mother is it right to stay home and if needs be claim benefits to support your family as long as your at home for your little ones? Or do you go out and work at the risk of your children not 'getting the correct start in life' ? What effect would it have on your partner if you stayed at home or went to work? I guess everyone has an opinion, normally the people that have never been in the situation. In the words of the great philosopher Chimpmunk, 'opinions aren't facts, take them in and let them go.'

How many people should we stop and think about the affects our actions might have on them before we make a decision?

Should people allow themselves to be effected by others?

It's hard to treat people the way we want to be treated if it means we don't get what we really want.

Every time someone wins, does someone else have to loose?

Go for what you want, reach your dreams, become a better person and grow. But be careful, no one wants to spend their life wondering what karma has in store.

'Do what you want and believe in because those who matter support you and those who dont support, you dont matter.'
Amelia Grant

As always I love your feedback so don't hold back!

Until next time
Lots of love
Naomi Claire
Xxx

Completely Sidetracked

One of the many things that being a mother has taught me is that in life you have to be prepared to change your plans. I have hundreds of goals and plans each week and even each day! However if something comes up with my children - sickness, school project, stagecoach performance (you get the picture) I have to be flexible.

I started this blog to map my 'career journey' in life, as this is the most important thing to me at the moment other than my family and friends. BUT as I've had SO many request from people for a mention and different  ideas from people about what I should include I'm going to have to put myself out there and publish my life as well as my career! I can't let my fans down can I?!

I'm a massive believer in the power of the mind. I believe it is the starting point for everything in your life. From who your friends and family are to your bank balance and dress size. Whether we are conscious of this or not. Everything is created firstly from a thought.

Whats interesting to me is that whenever I feel my life going in a particular direction things around me  start falling into place that help me along the way. The people around me, the books that seem to 'fall' under my attention, adverts I see and even the lyrics to songs catch my attention. Its a part of synchronicity (google that!) and when it happens it feels really strange (freaky music) but I love it. It also confirms whether what I'm doing is right or wrong for me.

I don't want my life to be hard, dull, boring and I definitely don't want to be skint! So I try as much as I can to focus my mind on all the things I DO want in life. Below i want to share a bit about me, the things in my life that make me happy and the things I want.

I'm a scorpio and I think the characteristics sum me up quite well lol!

I love my Grandad's house where I live with my beautiful family

My family and friends mean the most to me. I have some amazing nights out (and in) with my friends and family.

 Me and Amelia

 http://www.InfinityStudios.co.uk

Recent Charity Night
Pictures by Andy Eames at Infinity Studios http://www.facebook.com/InfinityStudiosUK

My health is very important

Money is important!

Part of me would actually like to be famous - What can I say, I'm an attention seeker.

My mind is most focused on and excited about my business. I love the fact that my job is fun and doesn't seem like work.

I'm including something I don't like here... Xbox, Call of Duty and Fifa. Just like to throw some hints out there because I know ollie will read this!

I try to meditate as much as I can to keep me fairly normal!

People I admire - Beyonce, Deepak Chopra, Vicki Gunvalson, Bethanny Frankle and Louise Presley Turner.

Books I love, The Secret, The Duel, Paul McKenna - Change Your Life In Seven Days. I should read more books just for fun but I'm always drawn to books that make me grow as a person and add value to my life.

My favourite car that I will own one day soon

For now my Peugeot 206 will do (it was my dream car when I was about 17 - 20)

I love my smelly cats!

I have a Jewellery Business, soon to be revived, I always have stock so if you need fashion jewellery check me out!

ROK-KSY Jewellery

I love holidays and although when Im older I'd like to travel to different places and experience different cultures, at the moment ideal holidays for me involve sunbathing, being with the family, going out at night and really enjoying being somewhere hot. I also enjoy the odd weekend away to another city for a night out and a bit of time away from home. I plan to do a long weekend away in New York at Christmas time, the classic shopping and partying trip. Although my friend has an even better idea - 'shopping round Bloomingdales with Champers in our hands!' FABULOUS!

I have to include my favourite food here but there's just too many to choose from. Kacey clearly gets her love of food from me because other than baked beans I love all food. I'm the kind of girl who plans lunch and dinner whilst I'm eating my breakfast!

With all this food i love to eat and dream about I have to give the gym a visit at least three times a week, I love spin and pilates. I used to only attend classes because I get self conscious going round the gym, but I don't agree with letting insecurities hold you back so I have a few good routines in the main gym now and I enjoy it.

Above all it's important to live this life to the max and be happy!

What are the pictures in your life?

What makes you happy?

Until the next time!
Lots of love
Naomi Claire
xxx

A New Life For Me and Im Feeling Good!

8th November 2011

Ok so Im brand new to Blogging, but hey Im 'renewing' a lot of things at the moment!
I wanted to start a blog to share my experiences as Im turning 25 in a few days, I feel like its time to start something new that means ive achieved something in this world! 

So Im a devoted mother, loving girlfriend, amazing sister :-), hardworking daughter and loyal friend.
Starting with Mother I have two wonderful, BEAUTIFUL children. Jake whos 8 and loves acting, singing, dancing and Kacey whos nearly 2 who loves anything Jake's playing with! Oh and food, Kacey loves her food!

Moving onto girlfriend... I think its time I was 'WIFE' but i'll just wait patiently! A psychic told me i'd be married in 3years and 6 months (very precise) and i've got a good 3 years left until that time passes!

Amazing sister! Yep I am just ask my older sister im sure she will agree :-) I love the advice she gives and the confidence she instills in me.

I say hardworking daughter as I work for my daddy (more about our business later) and I do my moms cleaning each week!

Loyal friend - I dont see or speak to my friends as often as I should, but I am always here for each one of them and I celebrate their successes with them and cry with them through the harder times.

Bonfire night 2011

So Im working on setting up a new business. I currently work at Bryan's Data Programming where we specialise in computing. Repairs, bespoke software, internet services, Virus removal etc (dont want to sound like im selling our services beacuse im not lol if you're really interested check out our current website http://www.b-d-p.co.uk/) My dad set up the business in 1987, working part time from home. Im so proud of all his achieved as 21 years later he has his own offices, on site engineers workshop, seminar facilities and a small team of people working for him. Im in charge of marketing and new ventures which takes me onto starting my new business.

We have LOADS of second user computer equiptment that my dad has stored for years that we are starting to sell, which led us onto the subject of opening our own PC store. I will be blogging about this scary and hopefully life changing and forfilling new venture literally from scratch. I will share my thoughts, beliefs, good times, bad times and more.... as you will learn I DONT DO THINGS SMALL! In the great words of Bethanny Frankle (or someone just as fabulous) 'Go big or go home!' I plan to have a helpful, relevent, interesting, innovative amazing business that customers love - so that i can be proud of myself and say i built something successful from scratch.

I would love feedback from anyone who has started their own business. What it was that made you start a business? The problems you faced? and any top tips to help me and others along the way!

As im writting this and about to hit 'publish' Im wary because im scared of failing.... but here goes.....

Until next time
Lots of Love
Naomi Claire
xx