I have always loved a good quote. The right quote at the right moment provides much needed perspective and wisdom, and can lift the spirits. Below are some of my favourite ones: Life Comparison is the thief of happiness (Theodore Roosevelt) Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor (H. Jackson Brown) TheContinue reading “Quotes for every situation”
Category Archives: Musings
Andy Murray: Serving up branding lessons to corporates
Andy Murray has recently become the number 1 tennis player in the world which will further enhance his brand. What branding tips can companies follow from the Scottish tennis player? By replacing Novak Djokovic as the world’s leading male tennis player, Murray’s brand value has been significantly increased. The 29 year old Scot has already builtContinue reading “Andy Murray: Serving up branding lessons to corporates”
Thankful Thursday!
Going to a staff conference today, I was not expecting to leave uplifted, inspired and with a host of new quotes to add to my ever-growing list of favourites! And you know my love of quotes! After being told that we are only half-way through a decade of austerity and that further cuts would be needed,Continue reading “Thankful Thursday!”
What not to say in an interview
There are very few people who relish the prospect of interviews. They are such a fine balance between selling yourself so that you tick all the job description boxes and trying to come across as normal person who others would like to work with. With so many things to consider- how formal should you dress, howContinue reading “What not to say in an interview”
The best £14 you’ll spend all summer
I went to Wimbledon for the first time last week and for just £14, I got to see some of the tennis greats chase that yellow ball and got exposure to a quintessentially British experience- queuing in an orderly fashion. It was money very well spent! The low down Lots of people set up campContinue reading “The best £14 you’ll spend all summer”
Review: London Science Museum
History meets science in the permanent exhibition ‘The making the Modern World’ in the Science Museum which showcases memorabilia from the last 250 years that have impacted our lives. Objects on display range from the oldest steam locomotive from 1814, the V2 rocket from 1945 and the EMI Brain Scanner from 1971. While the inventionsContinue reading “Review: London Science Museum”
10 signs that you are hurtling towards 30
I would like to preface this piece by saying that I am a VERY young 28! That said, 30 feels closer and closer and below are several signs that I have spotted in myself and my friends that indicate we are coming to the end of our 20s. Let me know what other patterns you haveContinue reading “10 signs that you are hurtling towards 30”
Edward Hayes Poem
Below is a beautiful poem that I found in my Granny’s cookbook after she died. This is not meant to be a depressing post but the poem is worth a look. I’ve edited is slightly to reflect the changes she made in her version: I leave my thoughts, my laughter, my dreams to you whomContinue reading “Edward Hayes Poem”
A brood of hens
With the hen party industry on the rise, Rowena Crowley goes to her first one to see what they are all about. When you find yourself in fancy dress in the middle of the day, doing a painting of a nude male model and swilling another glass of prosecco, you can only be at a henContinue reading “A brood of hens”
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