Everyone gets stressed at times. Some are always wound up. But even the most chillaxed people get stressed at one point or another.
I am more towards the constant on edge kind of people. My mind is going constantly unless I’m asleep...and even then my subconscious is concocting dreams that are so bizarre they give me food for thought the next day!
So what is my favourite way to relax? Well I actually have a few ways. So I’m going to mention them here...
If I’m feeling stressed out and tense from a long day(s) at work I like to draw myself a bath (weird term...draw a bath.. lol), make it all bubbly and just breathe. I like this because being stuck in water for awhile I can’t do anything about my thoughts and the sensation of being surrounded by warm bubbly water distracts you and entices you to stay so long you begin to wrinkle.
If I’m super stressed and I’ve either got a lot of work to do (reports or marking) or I’ve jut done a heap of work I like to relax by getting a massage. Positive touch, dimmed rooms, gentle music and not being able to leave for at least half an hour is like the ingredients for the relaxation recipe.
My go to relaxer when I have no option but to get the work done but still need something to take the edge of stress off is to listen to music; either praise and worship or my favourites playlist.
So those are my favourite ways to relax. Comment your tips on staying relaxed!
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Friday, January 10, 2020
Proud mumma
What I am most proud of currently is my son. My precious little baby is hitting milestone after milestone...and is so healthy! We have been having issues with his catnapping but after starting the save our sleep routine for his age group he is improving his day sleeps. God has greatly blessed us with him and I look forward to seeing him grow up and accomplish all that God has in store for him.
I now know what it feels like to be a mother and I’m thrilled with it! Regardless of the hard times and sacrifices you make having kids it is totally worth it! Just look at his grin when he looks at me! Melts my heart every time!
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
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.
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.
Friday, September 21, 2018
5 Years Time
Before I look forward to where I want to be in 5 Years time, let's take a look at the last 5 years.
2013.
-I became engaged in February
-My dad had a heart attack and bypass surgery and survived
-I graduated University
-My brother graduated from school too
2014.
-I worked at a school campsite for a term
- got my first teaching job (presently still there)
- married the love of my life
-moved out of my parents home
-my father broke his leg before the wedding!
2015.
-moved away from the Sunshine Coast
- my nephew was born; became an Aunty for the first time!
- bought a new(ish) car
-drove all the way to SA from QLD!
-turned 25!
2016.
- had an ectopic pregnancy
-hosted Christmas at our place
2017.
- went to Japan!
- had a miscarriage
- found a new church family locally
-my sister got married! gained a brother!
So looking back at my last 5 years I see some wonderful memories and some horrible ones too. Life is certainly full of ups and downs!
The next 5 years I will go into my 30s! Ever since I was little I have associated 30 year olds as parents. My parents were in their 30s when they had me and so I expect in the next 5 years I will become a mother. I also expect that in 5 years time I will be saving towards buying our own home. Probably be no where near affording it but at least putting money aside for it!
Most importantly I hope that in 5 years time I will have grown closer to God and my husband. Those two relationships are so essential to my survival! Whatever horribleness that may come my way I know I can get through it with them!
So here's to my next 5 years! May they be filled with love, joy, peace and prosperity!
2013.
-I became engaged in February
-My dad had a heart attack and bypass surgery and survived
-I graduated University
-My brother graduated from school too
2014.
-I worked at a school campsite for a term
- got my first teaching job (presently still there)
- married the love of my life
-moved out of my parents home
-my father broke his leg before the wedding!
2015.
-moved away from the Sunshine Coast
- my nephew was born; became an Aunty for the first time!
- bought a new(ish) car
-drove all the way to SA from QLD!
-turned 25!
2016.
- had an ectopic pregnancy
-hosted Christmas at our place
2017.
- went to Japan!
- had a miscarriage
- found a new church family locally
-my sister got married! gained a brother!
So looking back at my last 5 years I see some wonderful memories and some horrible ones too. Life is certainly full of ups and downs!
The next 5 years I will go into my 30s! Ever since I was little I have associated 30 year olds as parents. My parents were in their 30s when they had me and so I expect in the next 5 years I will become a mother. I also expect that in 5 years time I will be saving towards buying our own home. Probably be no where near affording it but at least putting money aside for it!
Most importantly I hope that in 5 years time I will have grown closer to God and my husband. Those two relationships are so essential to my survival! Whatever horribleness that may come my way I know I can get through it with them!
So here's to my next 5 years! May they be filled with love, joy, peace and prosperity!
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Broken Rules
Recently, my husband and I watched 'Arrested Development'. Every episode contains entertaining characters who tend to break the rules to get what they want.
As a teacher, I am all about rules of course. My students must abide by the rules in order for our class to not be complete chaos...which Arrested Development tends to always have!
By nature I am a rule follower and very much dislike it when I have been found to break a rule as usually I am not aware of this rule or like everyone else I just plain don't like being found out! lol.
It may not be the last time I broke the rules but it is the last time that was most memorable.
Playing a game against Nathan we got near to the end of the game and Nathan was about to win. It depended on a choice that Nathan made. He wanted a particular choice which would lead him to win but I persuaded him to choice a different option which then lead me coincidentally to win. I should have let him to make his choice and accept that he was going to win but I truly wanted to see what would happen if we went the other way.
I will never live this down as Nathan always reminds me when we play a game together. Learnt my lesson to mind the rules in games...at least when with Nathan! ;)
As a teacher, I am all about rules of course. My students must abide by the rules in order for our class to not be complete chaos...which Arrested Development tends to always have!
By nature I am a rule follower and very much dislike it when I have been found to break a rule as usually I am not aware of this rule or like everyone else I just plain don't like being found out! lol.
It may not be the last time I broke the rules but it is the last time that was most memorable.
Playing a game against Nathan we got near to the end of the game and Nathan was about to win. It depended on a choice that Nathan made. He wanted a particular choice which would lead him to win but I persuaded him to choice a different option which then lead me coincidentally to win. I should have let him to make his choice and accept that he was going to win but I truly wanted to see what would happen if we went the other way.
I will never live this down as Nathan always reminds me when we play a game together. Learnt my lesson to mind the rules in games...at least when with Nathan! ;)
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