Red Scooter

 

 

 

 

                                                                                       Edition 416 Monday 26/02/18

 

Hi,what is it with European cars?....everyone has got to have an opinion about them?It seems its ok for others to own them but as soon as you consider it you are told it is the worst thing you could ever do?If after all that you do actually buy one you are poser and a snob?!! Crikey did we experience all of the above when test driving and evaluating an Audi A3 last week…..bit of a step up from the Ford Laser station wagon but what a mish!

Fletcher reckons he'not fussed about what he arrives at school in although what he would really like Mum to get is a bright red scooter…..now that would be cool at school!

Something funny about European automobiles is how common,cheap and reliable they are these days however for all that there is still a doom, gloom and latent envy stigma present.

Updating recent stories….another 8 eels caught and released this weekend,cool pool and Summer still going strong,pohutakawa lives on,and Stirling Moss still driving like a dip stick!

We finally cut the umbilical cord from Sky TV and whilst missing the sport occasionally we are more than happy with Freeview, Netflix and enjoying the extra hundy a month!!

I hope life is like a box of chocolates for you too……Cheers Jonesey.

 

Kate Henderson reckons there is nothing wrong with a girl travelling in style!

 

 

 

“Learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job.”Jim Rohn

 

Following on my hot tips from last week I was motivated to exercise every day to tick the ‘self care’ box and was lucky enough to attend an amazing event to tick the ‘self help’ box!

The event was a Global speakers forum featuring an outstanding array of presenters.

There was something for everyone and at times too much even for me to handle.

It was an amazing experience for someone like me so keen on the power of the spoken word, body language,tone of voice, and its ability to enhance our chances of success.

It was like being let loose in the proverbial candy store of public speaking with no limits.

It was hard not to get swept along with the positivity, ra ra  and hype  of the event.

The key thing for me was to take from the many positives of the day little things that will improve and help me to be a better communicator.

Things like this are not designed to be the be all and end all for attendees .

They are structured so you can choose what you want from what is delivered.

Yes it was an impressive selection from an international menu of special talent.

There was also an opportunity to network with the speakers and others on the day.

Relating back to my ‘hot tip # 2’ from last week this is a good example of ‘self help’ by putting yourself out there at an event like this.

I was also appreciative that my employer shared my vision by investing in my attendance!

I also experienced something else amazing last week;

I often stop at a McCafe for my daily caffeine fix and to catch up on emails on the run.

I was served by a deaf barista who engaged effortlessly with me and made sure my order was taken accurately and with a smile.

I was blown away by how good she was and how happy she was to be there.

I made a point of telling her supervisor and the Restaurant Manager how incredible she was!

Congratulations to McDonalds for such a bold move,I applaud and admire you!

I felt good being served in this manner and in being able to provide recognition in this way!

 

“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” Scott Hamilton