Yes, I'm Opinionated

Ask anyone who knows me personally and they will tell you I am the most opinionated person they know.

Pushing my own opinions onto someone else, and belittling someone else's opinion are things I am trying to work on, but it isn't always easy.

The two issues that will always get me ranting?

Racism and immigration. 

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I can't stand racism in any form. I hate racist jokes. My family know not to say anything racist, even if they find it funny, because it just sparks something off in me.

I've always been a fighter for the underdog, and hearing someone hating on something a nothing person cannot change just infuriates me.

We were all put on this earth for a reason, and I know we're not all going to get along, but you have to show respect. As a human race if we don't respect each other, even though it may be hard at times, we have nothing. 

As for immigration. I really am going to get on my soapbox here. I once had a half hour debate with the owner of a fish and chip shop because he said something nasty and I wasn't going to stand for it.

This rant is really for the people who say 'close the boarders to EVERYONE'.

I know something needs to be done about immigration; I'm not that naive. I know we can't let everyone through our boarders, and I respect that, but I've seen the other side. I've sat with children who came to the UK through asylum and have nothing. I mean it. Every single member of their family was killed by a bomb. They don't even know how to brush their teeth because they are used to doing it with a stick. I have seen the pain in there eyes, and the hope for a better life.

The government have just decided, thank goodness, to let the translators who helped our soldiers in Iraq have visas. I just don't understand people who are against this. They helped, no, fought for our country, next to our soldiers. If they stay in their country they might be killed, not granting them a visa doesn't even enter my head. 

Yes there are people who abuse the system, but cutting off those who really need the help is wrong. 

If I was in the situation where I had a apply for asylum, I would be hoping for a better life too.

Really, I could continue, but I don't want to bore you all day with my opinions. Glad you got to see this side of me though.

What are you ranting about?

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Into the archives

This is possibly my favourite prompt from the whole of this challenge. 

I never link back to old posts, bad blogger right?

We end up spending all this time taking pictures, editing them, and writing posts, all for them to be displayed for 24 hours and then forgotten about. 

Well today we're taking a look back into the archives at what we'v gotten up too.

We celebrated my 24th birthday, and now I'm heading towards my 26th.

We made Cantucini near Christmas, because it reminds me of my Italian 'family'.

You learnt just how talented some of my friends are.

The cute heart garland we made was perfect for Valentines Day.

You got a first glimpse of my book obsession.

I actually still wear the sailors knot headband we made.  

Vanisha and I did our couch talk sessions, and invited you to join in.

This is still one of my all time favourite sandwiches. You loved it too!

We made sure even the dogs were celebrating Christmas.

I treated you to the first printable I've ever created.

I forget how much fun we've had over the months. May it continue!

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'Because you're worth it'

We're friends here, so I'm just going to take them time to be very honest and open in that space.

I laugh when I hear beautiful women say that line; 'because you're worth it'. It kind of makes me cringe, and ask myself thousands of questions. The main one always being; what if I don't think I'm worth it?

This is the thing I struggle with every single day. I don't wake up and go to bed thinking it, but there will always be a point in my day when I think 'there is no point doing that Helen, you're not worth'.

I know most of you are probably sitting there horrified seeing me write this, but it's just a fact I've come to live with.

From reading this blog you may have pictured me as:

Someone comfortable in their own skin

Someone confident

Someone happy with themselves

Someone who has themselves sorted

Someone who knows where they are going

Someone happy.

You would be wrong.

Some days I think I'm over feeling like this. Some days I feel so consumed by it. Other days I feel like its all just a big excuse for the mistakes I've made. 

I am trying. Trying to not feel like this. Trying to make a better life, better self, better situation.

I need to stop blaming myself. I've made mistakes, huge ones, but I've also come back from those, and they do not define me. They have not made all the other bad things happen. I am not to blame.

I wish I could believe this right now, but for the moment I think I'm just going to continue on this carousel.

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NB: It is one of 'those' days.

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Five Fav's

I have 4. 4 blogs I read religiously .

These 4 have supported me since the beginning, and I am blessed to be able to call all of them friends.

If you love it here, you will love these beautiful ladies.

Ramsay Grace

I know I've featured Trinity before, but she deserves another mention.

Reasons you should visit her: Read her blog and you know she has a sweet soul, get to actually know her and you realise just how sweet that soul is. She will make you roar with laughter at all the things her family gets up too. I've always thought ready Ramsay Grace was like reading your best friends diary (I wouldn't) without all the juicy bits.

NB: I went to look for links, and ended up reading for 20 minutes. This will happen to you too!

Satisfaction Through Christ

Christie is one of the bloggers who really helped me when I was finding my feet in faith again. Her whole family (including the new addition) has such a heart for the Lord, it is inspiring.

Reasons you should visit her: Their adoption stories are just the most wonderful things; I loved being apart of bringing their new baby girl home. There is always a giveaway or two going on. She also happens to have the kindest heart.

Vanisha's Life In Australia 

Out of all these Ladies I've actually known Vanisha the longest. We actually did a little project together a while back. She is constantly inspiring me to get out there, discover the world, not to let those little fears hold me back.

Reasons you should visit her: The relationship between her and her husband, Patrick, is just completely magical. She has a uncanny sense of style that I wish I could steal off her. She writes in such a eloquent way that you just want to carry on reading, and reading. Oh, and she takes the most beautiful pictures.

Eat Yourself Skinny

Now you probably know Kelly and if you don't, where have you been?

Reasons you should visit her: THAT smile. How could you not want to be besties with her? She eats healthily, but also enjoys life. Using her recipes doesn't make you feel like your on a diet. Her recipes. That's it. If you go to her site for nothing else, go for the recipes. Not only that, but she's a Tone It Up sister as well. 

As for a fifth blog; I don't have one.

I'm on the lookout to discover new blogs.

Comment with your link below, and I'll come and say Hi.