... I love spending time with my daughter, Iona ... and our cats ... / I love life / listening to music / yoga / being outdoors / walks on the beach / walks in the countryside / log fires / poetry / writing / camping / connecting with people / cooking (VEGAN) / pottering around in my allotment(!) / reading / wine / coffee /toast / snuggling up in bed / the smell of freshly cut grass / warm freshly baked bread / sunshine / snow / chilling out / taking photos / angel cards / crystals / stone circles / buddhism / and more ...
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I like to think that we can make the world a better place, if we all do what we can, however small the gesture might seem
... even if it's just clicking on thehungersite.com every day
... or signing a petition
... or boycotting unethical products
~~~
everything we do as individuals can, and does, make a difference to the world we live in!
Music
... Music ...
...couldn't live without it ...
Well; I could;
but I wouldn't want to ...
I like all sorts of music ... well most sorts of music ... well a lot of different types of music ... I mainly listen to chilled out stuff / and I like dancey trancey stuff / dubby reggae stuff / trip hop jazzy stuff / ska / folky stuff / world music / indie grungey stuff / a bit of hip hop / a bit of country kind of stuff (never thought I'd hear meself say that!!!) ... and more ...
and John Peel - what a legend! -
& i love festivals - especially the big chill :)
Movies
I don't watch many films, but I like this kinda thing: Amelie / Once / School of Rock / It's a Wonderful Life / Little Miss Sunshine / Gone With the Wind / Pingu / Shrek / Spoonface Steinberg (a play by Lee Hall) / Brokeback Mountain ? / Boys Don't Cry ? / Trainspotting (perhaps?) ...
Television
... the drug of the nation! ...
I don't usually watch tv - but, sometimes, I watch documentaries / gardening programmes (!) / nature & wildlife stuff (as long as it's not too sad / gory)! / jools holland / music stuff ...
Books
I love books.
The Alchemist / The Prophet / Rumi / Women Who Love Too Much / Women Who Run With the Wolves / Winnie the Pooh /
Poetry books / Self-help books / Mind, body & spirit books / etc ...
I love inspiring, motivating quotes, too...
'If it's not you, live without it!'
(anon)
~~~
'Like the silkworm you have built a cocoon around yourself.
Who will save you?
Burst your own cocoon and come out as the beautiful butterfly,
As the free soul'
(Swami Vivekananda)
~~~
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'The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun.
It's the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.'
(Napoleon Hill)
~~~
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'Nothing is permanent.
The sun and the moon rise and then set.
The bright, clear day is followed by the deep, dark night.
From hour to hour,
everything changes.'
This is a photo of her from when she was young ...
This was mum & dad, in 1966!
... More heroes ...
Iona (my fab daughter)
Tigger (my lovely, eldest cat)
my cat Toby RiP, who died in Feb 2009, aged almost 17yrs
Me
My grandparents
And anyone who has been through tough times in life, but can still keep smiling ...
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OTHER THINGS
Ali...♥'s Details
Status:
Divorced
Here for:
Networking
Hometown:
UK
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Children:
Proud parent
Education:
Post grad
Occupation:
Counsellor
Ali...♥'s Schools
North Tyneside College
Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom
Graduated: 2007
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Other
Major: Counselling
2001 to 2007
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Graduated: 2002
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: MSc in Rural Resource and Countryside Management - which is a bit of a mouthful!
2001 to 2002
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Graduated: 2001
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: BSc Hons in Environmental Studies
1998 to 2001
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Ali...♥ "The sun is always shining somewhere." ~ Rachael Brady Posted at 8:31 AM Oct 21 view more
Hey Ali, hope you're well and enjoying the springtime. I visited my favourite island on Monday: have posted some photos and a blog! Best wishes, Andy x
Hope all is well. I know we dont go back and forth that much, but I think of you as one of the most honest and real individuals on this medium. I wish you well, and the best. Not to creepy I hope, lol.
Hi Ali...♥ . Hope this finds you well .. Wish you a fantastic weekend Take care.
"A friend will accept your attitude, ideas, and emotions, even when their own are different, and will hold your hand when when you're scared Thanks for being my friend."
Love and Peace Tony
P.S."Talking Moods" album. Links to download and buy songs are provided on my page. Thanks for the support.
Hi Ali...♥ WELCOME Hope this finds you well. Keep in touch. And if you require any help here I am!!
"If you're trying to achieve something, there will be obstacles.. But these don't have to stop you from your goal.. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." Love and Peace Tony
P.S."Talking Moods" album. Links to download and buy songs are provided on my page. Thanks for the support.
Yey, she came home this morning! :-)<br />I'm so glad, she doesn't normally leave the garden but she was out for 36 hours....I was imagining all sorts of things!
It has been a long time since I've stopped by. I hope you are doing great this year. How have things been going for you? Always a pleasure to read your blogs and see your photography!
argh! I missed your birthday!!! I'm so sorry, but in my defense, we got hit with a MAJOR ice storm last week (Tuesday) and are still without power. hoping you had a wonderful day and an awesome year ahead! much love to you, Bethy
Hi Ali, How goes it? Nice pic. The colors are perfect for my page :) I will be watching the Super Bowl today, you know that American game thats named after soccer... ha ha ha. Have a great weekend!
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