Sunday, 1 January 2012

The story of ......

Well hello there, Happy New Year.

I was thinking last night what unremarkable year it has been.  Except for one member of our family....the teen.

Not only did he have a full list of final exams but we had the drama of the results and then the frantic search for plan B.

It turned out better than our expectations in the end.  The teen now goes to college and enjoys every moment of it, he has a great group of students on his course and his confidence has soared. He even has red streaks in his hair....the blue didn't work out.

Going for the mean and moody profile...
So this has set me thinking, how do we gain confidence?  I have crisis of confidence all the time but on occasions the Scorpio determination breaks out and I would defy anyone that said I couldn't do it.  I know, what a crazy mixed up lady I am.  Now optimisation is something I have pocket fulls of....oh yes, optimistic is my middle name....always look on the bright side, it will turn out all OK. Even though my little confidence devil sits on my shoulder and tells me....'Yeah, but what if...'
 
So no more what ifs..., but only...and ooh, I'm not sures.  This year I am going to be OPTIMISTIC that I can, I will and I'm sure the CONFIDENCE will follow.

Christmas day...my little family.
Is this a story for Sian's Storytelling Sunday?  Yes of course (see the possitive there) it's the story of my start to 2012.
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18 comments:

  1. Mary B1 January 2012 at 11:25

    The Teen is a handsome lad love the red streaks too

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  2. Sian1 January 2012 at 11:50

    Yes it is! It's a wonderful story. And it has wonderful photos to go with it! He looks like his Mum (especially with that hair..) And this would probably be a good place for me to thank you for the confidence boosting you have done for me over the last few months. It's a gift - you do know that you have it, don't you?

    A Happy New Year to you and yours Alana - all the best for 2012 to the three of you!

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  3. Suzy1 January 2012 at 12:07

    Im sure 2012 will be a good year. Optimis is a great thing. Im determined to h
    ave a.positive year too so your littme story is a great start to your story of 2012.

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  4. Scattychick1 January 2012 at 15:56

    What a gorgeous photo and a very handsome Teen you have there too x Happy New Year

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  5. K1 January 2012 at 16:17

    Ahhhhhh the confidence a teenager can have, wouldnt it be wonderful to be able to bottle it, along with a childs energy - we'd make a bomb! Or be very sucessful people.

    Hope 2012 brings you bucket loads of confidence & plenty of positives

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  6. beccaf19701 January 2012 at 16:25

    Love your outlook on optimism and confidence! Happy New Year!

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  7. Irene1 January 2012 at 16:45

    Glad you have had the confidence to remind us all to be optimistic this year! Thank you! Just let your Scorpio determination come to the fore. I love the accompanying photographs and wish you and your family a Happy New Year.

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  8. Unknown1 January 2012 at 19:57

    Go for it, optimism and positivism is sometimes the deciding factor in success isn't it?

    Happy New Year :)

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  9. Missus Wookie1 January 2012 at 20:08

    Lovely family portrait! I usually spend the time between Christmas and New Year reflecting on the old year, whilst planning on I'm going to spend the New Year. As I've got several teens around (although none with red streaks at the moment) and lots of exams I understand the plan B and things working out. Hope your year is full of confidence and that you continue to tell stories!

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  10. This West London Life1 January 2012 at 22:17

    Lovely family photo and positivity is always welcome.

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  11. Jane2 January 2012 at 09:30

    I think I'm going to keep that positive thought. Happy New Year x

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  12. Anonymous2 January 2012 at 13:21

    Good luck with your positive thinking, something I think the world needs much more of. Thank you for sharing such a lovely, family photo too.

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  13. Kirsty.A2 January 2012 at 18:49

    Good for you. Happy 2012

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  14. Lou2 January 2012 at 19:50

    Optimism.....a good start to 2012. Great post and love the family photo!

    Happy New Year to you all x

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  15. Sandra2 January 2012 at 20:55

    Here ... Here ... Yeah for Alana. I'm here as your cheerleader :)

    What an amazing family photo, can't wait to see it on a layout ( hint hint lol)

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  16. Fiona@Staring at the Sea3 January 2012 at 14:59

    Love the family shot. We can always do with a bit more optimism :o)

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  17. Miriam3 January 2012 at 17:01

    Oh a lady after my own heart confidence/ optimism I'm right there with you.
    Your family photo is beautiful and your boy is gorgeous...love the hair.

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  18. Amy4 January 2012 at 18:15

    I completely empathise with this post, when you finally find your confidence it is the best feeling in the world! Here's to a brilliant 2012! xXx
    P.s. Love the hair!

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