Girl power continued...

I have taken my female empowerment to the next level today by getting involved with the Cancer Research campaign which is encouraging girls to take no make-up selfies, post onto Facebook and text a £3 donation to raise awareness for breast cancer.

In just under 24 hours, girls all over the country have united and already raised a staggering 1 million pounds...and the donations haven't stopped yet. Posting photos and nominating friends to do the same has swept across social media and is taking cancer awareness to a new level.

The only downside to this phenomenon is the backlash of rude and derogatory comments being made by some of the boys. Criticising our looks and accusing us of being self indulgent, it appears that there are a few people out there who need to open their eyes and look at the positive impact our actions are having...after all we show our support for Movember! Thankfully, for every one of those boys, there is another proving they're not all bad by donating and even posting various selfies of their own! 

I think it's great what us girls are doing, and who cares if we don't have any makeup on. When it comes to cancer, everything else is irrelevant. 

If you want to support the cause text BEAT to 70099. In the meantime, here's my photo!

I tell you what I want, what I really really want....

Today I feel empowered! I feel proud to be a woman; proud of my achievements and ready to take charge of my life, both professionally and personally. This wake up call has been a long time coming and it finally happened today and no, there wasn’t a burning bra in sight!
 
This sudden burst of enthusiasm is all thanks to a seminar I attended, organised by my company in aid of inspiring female talent. Working in logistics for the last 7 years, I have been aware that I am in a predominately male industry, and although I have never had first hand experience of this within my role, listening to some of my colleagues throughout the day has made me realise the difficulties they face working alongside their male counterparts.  

The seminar was designed to inspire, and that is exactly what it did! We had the opportunity to hear stories from senior female directors as well as our male chief executive, the journey they have been on and how they are using their skills and knowledge to be the best they can me. I learnt the value and importance of having women within various levels of the company, the barriers faced and what we need to do as a company to break those down, but also what I can do myself to develop and grow with the same success that men have had within the business.  

There was a lot of focus on career development and self perception, something that did resonate with me because I am so eager to grow yet seem to have an insecurity that is holding me back, something which a lot of women could also relate to. What I did take from this however, was the understanding that I am in charge of my career. How I want to develop, and what I want to do, is down to me. I am capable of making decisions, and the only way I am going to get there is to have confidence and belief in myself that I can do it.  

Times are changing and I am in a position now to reach out and grab exactly what it is I want and today has given me the push I need to do it so I’m digging out my platform shoes once again and reliving the meaning of girl power!

It's been a while...

So it’s the 16th March today and I’ve suddenly realised it’s been nearly two months since I wrote a blog. TWO MONTHS! That’s shocking. I seriously can’t believe I have taken so long to get back here; then again, life has been crazy for me of late. But that’s no excuse!

So here I am, sitting on a camp chair in my new flat watching Babe: Pig in the City on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, windows open, sun shining, finally getting back to what I love most: writing. Despite another 6 week wait until my new sofa arrives, I am slowly but surely settling in. It’s taken longer than expected, but I finally got round to buying a cutlery set today and even treated myself to some chopping boards too…I think that’s what folk call living dangerously!

It is a little strange living alone, however I can’t knock my neighbours (yet) as they seem like a friendly bunch and living in a block of flats does make it feel less isolated that if I were in a house, I guess.

The dreaded flu virus that is circulating got hold of me last week and left me bed bound for two days and despite getting over it now, I do still feel a little lethargic, then again, that could have something to do with the involuntary 7.30am start today prompting an intense gym workout and 2.5 hours shopping in town!

So now the evening is drawing in, I am planning to chill out, cook some dinner and get writing. I’m back lovelies, so watch this space…