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I'm Maija and I was born in December!
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Thursday, November 7, 2019

A letter to my future self

Dear Future Maija,

Congratulations! You are a mum! Don’t forget how special that is! Past self (me) is enjoying caring for our son. Currently he is 1 month old! God has seriously blessed you! Go cuddle Joey now. Tell him you love him and That God loves him too. Motherhood is hard as you already probably know, but you are doing a great job and don’t give up.

If you’re not already you should be going  and doing some things for yourself. Light a candle, read a book, do one of your hobbies of sewing, baking or craft. Take some time to yourself!

Don’t forget your husband. Nathan needs your love and affection. You love him because he takes care of you, he loves your son and he is simply the best. So go and give him a hug and kiss him and tell him you love him.

 I hope the future is as good as it is at the moment but if it’s not do all the above and see how you go. Don’t forget God is always there for you. Pray and talk to him. God loves you.

Lots of love from your past self,

Maija

Monday, August 12, 2019

British Royal Family in Film


I like history. I like movies. I learn visually. Makes sense to learn about the history of the Royal family through film to me! 

Will and Kate: a modern day fairy tale (1 and 2)
The Queen 2006
Diana 2013
A Special Relationship 2010
The Iron Lady 2011
The Crown 2016
A royal night out 2015
Darkest Hour 2017
The King’s Speech 2010
The Four Feathers 2002
Mrs Brown 1997
Edward the Seventh 1975
The Young Victoria 2009
Lady Caroline Lamb 1972
Amazing Grace 2006
The Bounty 1984
The Duchess 2008
A Royal Affair 2012
Belle 2013
The Tale of Two Cities 1989
King of the Wind 1990
The First Churchill’s 1969
The Draughtsman’s Contract 1982
Charles II: The Power and the Passion 2003
The Devil’s Whore 2008
A Field in England 2013
Cromwell 1970
To Kill a King 2003
Elizabeth 1 2005
Elizabeth 1998
Elizabeth R 1971
The Virgin Queen 2005
Elizabeth: The Golden Age 2007
Lady Jane 1986
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot 2004
Young Bess 1953
The Other Boleyn Girl 2008
Anne of the Thousand Days 1969
The Tudors 2007-2010
Henry VIII 2003
Monarch 2000
Princes in the Tower 2005
The White Queen 2013
The Shadow of the Tower 1972
Tower of London 1962
Tower of London 1939
Richard III 1955
Henry V 1989
Richard the Second 1978
The Dark Avenger 1955
World without End 2012
Black Death 2010
Ironclad 2011
The Life and Death of King John 1984
Robin and Marian 1976
Robin Hood 2010
Robin Hood:Prince of Thieves 1991
The Adventures of Robin Hood 1938
Ivanhoe 1997
Richard the Lion-hearted 1992
The lion in Winter 2003
Becket 1964
The Devil’s Crown 1978
The Pillars of the Earth 2010
The Last Kingdom 2017

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

If Money didn't matter...

If money was no issue for me I would definitely have fewer worries.
I would be doing what I wanted to do instead of had to do. I would be free to follow my passions and dreams. But I feel that having money does keep you in check of your behaviour. It curbs you to work; to make things worthwhile.