What do you see? Blue seas, white sands, heat, sun... Well my idea of perfect is simply where I'm at right now on the eve of my birthday. North Wales. Converted barn in the middle of nowhere. Rural beyond words.
Peace. Quiet.
Dog walking and space in the house. What more could I ask for on these picture window views.. it's beautiful.
The time has come to go public... After asking the question on my Facebook group A Lusher Life, I have listened to the responses with anxious happiness and decided that I need to stand proud of the fact that I am in fact a BLOGGER! As well as all this, I am forever creating movies to share with the world on my Youtube Channels, both personal VLOGGING and my nutrition channel. Why? And why didn't I share this sooner? Let's answer the last question first. I didn't share it for fear of unfriendly judgement. Yet I should know better at my age, with my life experience, as friends tell me to ignore those. "You'll never please all of the people all of the time." True. If those people all knew my reason why, surely they would be kinder. I'll tell you my Why in a sec. Why have I chosen to share so much so publicly? Great question. It began back in 2009 with me hearing about the Law of Attraction, The Secret, Abraham Hicks and postivity. To me, this was all new news. "Why doesn't everyone know life is meant to be amazing?" I asked myself. Turns out, lots of people Do know this stuff. Yet, I still continue to remind others as I continue my learning around the subject too. Bring this all forward to the here and now, today. You may know, you may not, there is a list of health issues I often find a struggle. Thinking about listing these as bullet points here may induce disbelief and possibly an air of sympathy which is definitely not what this post is about. This post is about having these 'issues' and carrying on regardless. So for me, a regular job is difficult, near on impossible. Asking too much these days for employers to be sympathetic and patient when results are achieved or not. So in a passionate mindset of positivity, I am determined to honour the work ethic I have been raised to carry. Despite illness, disease and hearing impairment (let's not go too far down the route of what's wrong although it's the biggest WHY) I want to continue to work. Should the health stuff become an issue and I can't hear anymore, leave the house or simply need to take to my bed randomly, I have this dream and notion that I can do all this from home. Possible right? Many folks are doing this! Why not me? Spending the past 7 years researching, learning and finding a craft which I love and adore, I am now ready. Judgements be gone. I'm ready to embrace life and work in the field I love (helping others) from home using both blogs like this and my love for creating films to add to Youtube. My aim and my dream is to share my knowledge and a bit about life too as I pop health tips and even some meditation links as I find them. Unsure if this makes any sense, I ask you to support me. My aim is to share these writings and videos as far and wide as I can. In the hope they will help others as well as the hope that the tiny affiliate links I share help create an income from the blogs. Should you find you wish to subscribe for more or share my links, please do. I would be eternally grateful. Below, is a chance to leave comments. Let me know what you would like to see here. We can do some regular Q and A sessions too. Ask away. My door is open. Much love, as always, Louise xoxo Become a super fan https://www.patreon.com/louiseusher
Never before have I said I'm glad Christmas is over. But I am. Not sure why but there is an agenda ahead. Lots to achieve. It's not new year resolutions. It's "let's get this done", if there's a difference!
What about you? Are you looking forward to something? Work? Achievements? Health? Holidays? As for me, I'm super ready to get my teeth stuck into my career. I know in tiny detail what I want. Tiny. Now the challenge is to stop those inner voices talking me out of those wishes.
We leave behind 2016. A year of many tragedies. Taken beautiful souls who created music. Big names. And Dad. Life isn't the same. Somehow, I have a strong knowing that he's just fine where he is.
So what does 2017 hold for you? What would you like to see next year?
Not what it used to be as a child. Crickey, Christmas even used to have its very own smell. Let alone a feeling to surround its aura.
Who would get the biggest gift? What would be on TV? Would we be allowed to sit in the living room with the warm coal fire? Would we be sent to the cold hallway for bad behaviour?
Different. Not worse.
This year, I've a job to do. Looking after mum. Keeping her tears few as she spends this Christmas without dad. First time in 50something years. First time I spend it with my loved one. Thankful of him surviving myocarditis.
My babies are growing up. I sense the ease and quiet with which Christmas may be in future years as they spend times with their partners. Ease and quiet making this sound amazing. Yet who doesn't love chaos at Christmas? There is certainly a new feeling this year without dad. I feel Christmas will never be the same again.
Professor Brian Cox presents a show on TV which caught my eye. Speaking of the science of the universe.
I remember.
I'm a tiny dot in the universe. I can also be, do or have whatever I want. 2017, hurry along now. I'm waiting.
Mentally writing blogs in my head is a luxury these days.
I missed you guys! How are you? How are your Christmas plans? There have been so many revelations in my life recently and it's all around this blog, this place I love. Yes, I want to do more.
Since the template (face of the blog) has changed I love the new look. I'm not sure all the features like your RSS feeds are working so well but I digress...
This has been a challenging few weeks at University with lots of work on. You know, it's never quite so bad as you think it will be once you get going on these jobs you put off is it. Although it's not that I put things off, I just love working to the deadline. Gives me a bit of a rush! Last night I completed the last big one for this year. Excited.
As you now, I lost Dad earlier this year and I have found it created a myriad of feelings that is so hard to put into words.
Surreal
Comforting
Heartbreaking
The list goes on. Comforting because I have a strong sense of his peace. Who wouldn't wish that for their loved ones? Yet I know Christmas is going to be a challenge. And I'm head of the house these days regarding my family. I need to honour Dads memory, remember him, still sing the silly songs we sang all while keeping the tears in check so Mum laughs with fondness and not a broken heart. It's my job now to take care of her. Of course, I love that.
Anyhow, we had a few tears, much laughter and a wonderful, amazing concert to get us in the Christmas mood. The Royal Albert Hall was the host and the London Concert Orchestra were in residence accompanied by the AMAZING London Concert Choir. I loved it. So did Mum.
For the first time in I don't know how long, I felt like Christmas was going to be an exciting time! Mum enjoyed it too.
Prior to arriving at the concert, we spent time having a wonderful lunch, browsing Fortnum and Mason and watching the skaters in Somerset House. All so festive and beautiful.
The video of the day is below and I will forever watch this with a smile. Love it.
I promise we will speak again before the big day on the 25th but meanwhile, much love
