Typecast

I've never been a fan of school reunions, mainly because I break out into cold sweats at the memories of the bullying I received during my high school years.  But my primary school years were great.  I was lucky to be surrounded by teachers that were inspirational and that I remember to this day ( especially "Sir" ).  People change, people move on and whilst the memories remain intact life takes us down very different paths. One of my best friends at primary school was Steph.  We enjoyed lots of birthday parties together and attended Brownies.  We came as a gang of four or five (including Tara, Claire and Frances) and I can't remember a single time that we fell out although I'm sure there were some. Steph ended up going to a different high school and we lost contact with each other.  Many years later, through the wonders of the internet we managed to hook up again via Yahoo but, for one reason or another, we lost touch again.  Then, finally,...

The over-riding message from almost all speakers at " BritMums Live " this weekend was to use your own voice and be a great community member.  I'm paraphrasing, of course, but clarity in thought with regards to social media, monetizing, story-telling and rewinding was what I came away with, both as a speaker and an attendee. I shall write more about the weekend later but I would like to highlight the session I was leading during BritMums Live - Crossing The Chasm : How To Bring Your Blog To The Next Level .  My fellow speakers were Melinda Fargo , Maggie Woodley , Jane Blackmore and Michelle Pannell (click their names to be taken to their blogs) and, whilst our personal ethos is very different,    without realising or prompting  our message to the audience was very similar.  We each spoke for a few minutes about our own blogging journey to date and then opened a discussion with the audience.  Below is my own introduction, then a Google+ ...

At Britmums Live! I am in the " Bloggers Studio " on Friday afternoon (5.10pm - it's a 45 minute session) talking about how to take your blog to the next level.  Immediately afterwards myself and my fellow session speakers will be holding a G+ hangout with Melissa from Google+.  I hope to see you there in one capacity or another!  Anyway, this is what I'll be wearing so you can recognise me... Friday Changes Boutique Applique Tunic Top from Simply Be Changes Boutique Stud Trim Leggings  (navy) from Simply Be Brown Knee Length boots from Tesco  (I've had these boots for a while - really comfy) Khaki Jacket (not pictured -  found in a charity shop for £1.50 a few weeks ago) Saturday  My (now famous) white and navy striped jacket  " Check out my Blog " t-shirt Anna Field ankle boots (all from Zalando  - not available any more) Skinny jeans from Asda Smart but comfy is the order of the weekend. ...