fancy a chat?
need a hug?
want me to come over for a cup of tea?
how about we spend the day doing something fun?
how about we deal with mental health more positively and proactively like we do our physical health?
how about we promote meditation, relaxation and positive thinking as part of our curriculum in school, before we even begin to look at spreadsheets and pie charts?
the stats are a little scary.
new
| synonyms: | recently developed, newly discovered, brand new, up to the minute, up to date, latest, current, state-of-the-art, contemporary, present-day, advanced, recent, modern; More
newly arrived, newborn
“Roger used new techniques of measuring and recording growth”
novel, fresh, original, unhackneyed, imaginative, creative, experimental, new-fashioned, contemporary, modernist, up to date;
informalway out, far out
“the committee is generally tolerant of new ideas”
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| antonyms: | old, existing, old-fashioned, stale, hackneyed |
| synonyms: | different, another, alternative, changed, unfamiliar, unknown, strange, unaccustomed, untried More
“new neighbours had recently moved in”
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| antonyms: | present |
| synonyms: | additional, added, extra, increased, more, supplementary, supplemental, further, another, fresh More
“the school has just had a new classroom built”
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| antonyms: | existing |
| synonyms: | resolution, conclusion, settlement, commitment, resolve, determination; More |
strategy (Greek “στρατηγία”—stratēgia, “art of troop leader; office of general, command, generalship”[1]) is a high level plan to achieve one or more goals under conditions of uncertainty.
strategy is important because the resources available to achieve these goals are usually limited.
strategy is also about attaining and maintaining a position of advantage over adversaries through the successive exploitation of known or emergent possibilities rather than committing to any specific fixed plan designed at the outset.
i was researching the meaning of the word strategy for my assignment about a new little venture called gym bunny and this caught my eye:
strategy helps you decide what matters most- and where to focus your scarce resources for maximum impact
‘everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth, ‘ mike tyson
just back from a week in ibiza with the ladies and already thinking i need a break again- weirdly spotted yellow ball in the sky in ireland has already give me my annual dose of sunburn and my body is already in vitamin d hibernation mode in case it all ends too soon…
have been looking into the following destinations for a week in the sun but not decided as of yet:
croatia
san sebastian
menorca
biarritz
malta
zakynthos
or none of the above and save for NYC??? AGH to win the euromillions……
any suggestions? 🙂
So as a follow up to my previous post- A few people have been asking if I went through with the tattoo or not..and I DID!!
Ended up getting two in the end..
So I went in and spoke to the artist, told him what it was that I wanted and he made a stencil to make sure it was in the right position, the right size and to see if it was what I REALLY wanted.
wuhuuuu!! I love them 🙂 I’ll post soon to tell a little more about what made me go in that direction….and a few more ideas about what’s to come eeeeeeeeeep!
Sightseeing in Barcelona
So you have the guidebook, so you know what you need to see…Well here’s my best of if you are stuck for time in Barcelona, in no particular order….
Parc del Laberint d’Horta
This is as the name suggests, a giant labyrinth. Made me feel like I was in a lovely film, running around trying not to get lost. Beautiful gardens, crumbling Arabic mansion, and no city sounds…wonderful. p.s. I’ve lived in Barcelona for 4 years and I just discovered this beauty last weekend. It’s a weirdly not-rounded-up €2.17.
The Magic Fountain
This is a must see, but make sure to check the website before you make the journey. It’s roaring classical music meets lights, lasers and romance. Oh and it doesn’t cost a thing.
Mar Bella Beach
Forget the dirty touristic beach that sits on the end of the promenade. Go a little further, and meet the real 20 somethings of Barcelona. Great music, cleaner water and lots of bronzed bodies.
Walks
Gaudi
Parc Guell, Sagrada Familia, Fountains in Parc De la Cuitadella, Casa Mila and Casa Batllo…they are all in the guidebook for for good reasons.
El Gothic
Windy streets, lots of tourists, roman ruins, big squares, lots of cafes and bars, souvenir shops, shady characters, cheap raybans, hippy clothes will all leave you with the distinct feeling you’ve just been on holiday…Check out Plaza Trippy for some cosy but crazy nightlife.
La Rambla
It even has it’s own wiki page.
El Raval
Twisty, dirty streets, full of chaos, loud noises, large families, great museums, pickpocketers, lots of great bars, a huge mix of expats from all over the world..oh and lots of men offering cerveza beer and a whole concoction of other things. weird, a little smelly in places. But very Barcelona.
Gracia
This is real Barcelona, full of 20 somethings, always up for a good time, with fresh food markets, little quirky vintage boutiques and cosy little bars with great prices.
Camp Nou
One of the most famous reasons to visit Barcelona. This stadium is HUGE, and to be honest any ticket you get guarantees a good view of the guys in action.
Get your tickets here: Football Tickets Barcelona
These guys speak English, French, Spanish and German and have been doing this for years.
Bars
Timeline
Owned by the lovely Carla and Nina-both bilingual- this bar is sure to please. Decorated cleverly in, well, a timeline of clocks, vintage furniture, old school books as menus, delicious cocktails served in generous jam jars, oh and the most yummy patatas bravas you will find in Gracia..this is a great location to meet new friends, kick back, relax and watch the time go by..
Heliogabal
This is a gem if you are a big fan of little intimate bars with good music and cheap beer and vino. The crowd is a good mix of locals, and expats, usually only too happy to strike up conversation.
El Chatelet
This is one of my favs, they do great cocktails, there is always a good crowd and the atmosphere is second to none. The crowd is kind of trendy, but relaxed and chatty. Mostly locals.
Tapas
I think I should be on commission for Bitacora. Every time we have guests over, this is the one place that we always want to show off in. Fabulous tapas, served in a grungy FC Barcelona supporters bar. Rude writing on the bathroom walls, dirty napkin filled floors, but some of the most delicious food I have EVER tasted. eh..did I mention I think this place is pretty awesome??
Museums
Quirky, in the heart of Raval, surrounded by skaterboys and girls, is Macba, tattoos, kitch bars, and stark white surroundings, this is the heartbeat of the art scene in Barcelona. Keep an eye out for some great photography exhibits in the gallery there.
that first bit of spring sun on your face standing at a bus stop
passing a test
tea after a night out
melty squishy red lindt chocolate
my new leather jacket
big bear hugs
booking a trip
pressing send when you know you shouldn’t
learning something new
being totally proven wrong by someone who really knows what they are actually talking about
driving with dad and not having a shouting match
pressing the emergency button (only once)
meeting new amazing people and feeling that buzz right away
enjoying what you’re doing
joey hugs
a big ticked off to-do list
someone who makes you forget all the bad stuff
90’s dance music
smell of new books, shoes, bags…
beach day with people I love
chinese takeaway with ali and conor
being nice to nice people
online window clothes shopping with mum
impulse buying with mum
doing kid stuff that adults shouldn’t do anymore
chats about old stuff with the girls
a nice glass of wine just for me
trashy harlan coben books
adventure days doing new stuff
me days with camera, long walk and fresh air
doing something you know is right, even if it’s hard
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