My Mantra

It has been a dream of mine for a long time to be a nurse. From a young age, after I decided a farmer or vet wasn’t for me I knew I wanted a job that helped people. Last year I started my 3 year degree.

I had a two year break after high school and have loved being back studying. I really enjoy what I am learning. I always loved school and always worked hard, but while loving it struggled with the academic side. Nothing has changed and I still have to push myself to pass,

I realise though, if it wasn't as hard and I didn’t have to study and dedicate as much of myself to what I’m doing, then I might no appreciate it as much as I do. So I am grateful for that.

 This is the quote I try to remind myself of whenever I am feeling like everything with study is overwhelming me. Maybe it will help you where you are right now in life too.

Katie D

x x

Why I hate religon, but love Jesus (Video)

I try to avoid putting too many things like this on my blog. There reason why is not because I ashamed of the fact the I am a Christian. I would openly  and proudly tell anyone that I am. However the thing for me is that I want my friends and the people around me to see it and not just hear it, to know that I have strong morals and things that I stand for and believe in… without having to stick it down their throats every 5 minutes.

But… I just love this video so much and I can’t stop watching it. So I thought I would share it on here. A lot of people will have already seen it but it is worth a watch. This will hopefully help some people understand that for me and for a lot of my friends being a Christian doesn’t mean judging people, trying to change and convert them.  Christianity is not about religion; in fact I try my hardest to not become religious. It means loving people just the way that they are and where they are. It is about having Grace and forgiveness for people and wanting to be a positive and encouraging influence in people lives.

Watch and enjoy J

Love, Grace, Forgiveness. We could all use a little bit more of it

Katie D

Moving on & Moving in

Tomorrow is the last day living in my big ole house before I move into a flat with two of my amazing friends. I’m 95% excited and 5% sad.

My walls are bare and my room is half empty. This is the house that I have lived in since I was 7.

It's been home base, comforting and filled with love and awesome memories. I'll miss living here a lot but I’m excited for this next new chapter of my life and to grow and learn more about myself (and my two friends) this year.

So here's to letting go of the old, no matter how good it is, accepting positive change and deciding to fully embrace what is new, exciting and good :)

Smile & Embrace Change :)
Katie D

Procrastination No More

It happened slowly, snuck up on me from nowhere and before I knew it, I became a procrastinator.

I never used to procrastinate I was so onto things and got things done very quickly, then somewhere along the way I lost a bit of energy and motivation.

Instead of loving life’s busyness I started using it as an excuse, so no more! I have decided that this year I will work on my procrastination!

 

Here are my 3 things that I am going to do to hopefully improve!

1) Write Lists

2) Accountability

3) Doing things as soon as they come up

Lists - I love writing lists and the feeling of accomplishment when I tick things off is weirdly awesome.

Accountability - I am more likely to do something if I know someone will give me a hard time if I don’t.

Doing things straight away - The longer I leave something the harder it seems to be to get onto doing it.

Join me on my journey to fight the procrastination and become motivated again! Whoo J

Katie D

Christmas Countdown day 3: Have some fun!

Christmas is not about being boring, not about being too cool and being mature! Christmas is about getting excited about the little things, laughing at lame jokes and having fun with your friends and family. On Monday night me and my girlfriends got together and had a blast, we drank a few margaritas, played some cranium and attempted dancing to single ladies by Beyonce.


My challenge for you today is to have some silly fun, do something you want to do like run around the house dancing, singing some Christmas carols as you wander around, smiling like a crazy fool or actually saying hello and merry Christmas to people. If your not the silly fun type how about something else that makes you feel good, like a Christmas movie (love actually anyone?) or doing some yum baking. There are so many different options!

Take the time to do something for YOU today. Do something that’s lots of fun, something that makes you laugh hysterically or just feel happy inside.

Love and Blessings, Katie D, xx

Christmas Countdown Day 2: Stranger Danger

Today let’s mix it up a bit! I challenge you to join with me in spreading the Christmas joy by… wait for it…this will blow your mind…being NICE to people! And to stretch it even further, people you don’t know!

When and why did Christmas become about the rush, about who had the best presents and who hosted the best Christmas party. Christmas for me is about the most important thing we all have the ability to do... LOVE.

 My challenge for you today, is when you are out, rushing around, getting your last minute presents, (like im about to head out and do in an hour) smile at people you walk past, be patient when the little old man walking in front of you seems to be going at his slowest pace, be pleasant with the people serving you maybe even take the time to say merry Christmas to them and tell them that they are doing a good job. Think about how you want to be treated, treat people that way!

Going along the same lines as yesterday, it doesn’t have to take much effort, you don’t need to do much, you just need to shift your thinking and your attitude a little and your good to go, and just remember, it’s not their fault you left all of your shopping to the last minute!

Have a wonderful day, be patient and kind to people

Katie D

xx

(some of the lovely people that I love)

Christmas Countdown, Day 1: Do Something!

This year I am feeling filled with joy for Christmas. I’m excited, I don’t mind looking like a dork wearing a Santa hat and I can’t get the giddy smile off my face.

Maybe it’s because I’m not working these holidays so I have noting better to do. It could be because my best friend got married yesterday so I am filled with Cheesy love, or maybe it’s because this year has been a year of so many ups and downs for so many people that I am learning how important it is to lap up the good days, embrace the lessons learnt from the bad ones and truly appreciate the people you love.

So this week I’m going to try and write a few posts prompting you to get into the Christmas Spirit with me. How about we start today by doing something for somebody else. Something that is selfless, maybe even anonymous. How about,

- dropping a homemade present around to someone you love,

-leaving a card in the mailbox for someone who has really impacted your life this year

or

-doing something for somebody like mowing the lawns or taking in the washing.

 Whatever it is big or small it doesn’t matter. You don’t need to spend money, it doesn’t need to be flashy, all it needs, is to be done with love.

 

Let me know how you get on : )

Katie D

xxx