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Take each day is born from the idea that we need to slow down, breathe and live in each moment.


As a busy mum, teacher, friend, wife and woman I find that I can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. I live in moments of  "what is next?", "where are we going?" and "lets plan for the future!" and in that moment I miss the big picture.  

So I created this idea of Take each day. I know I'm not the first person to utter those words and the idea is hardly original, but it was created for me to remind myself that I do need to slow down.

So in an effect to celebrate what is around me I started a twitter account, just tryng to spread little pick me ups, quotes that help to create a smile. This soon lead to an obession with instagram and trying to capture the atmosphere and enviroment that I surround my self with. So the next progression was for me is to take my journey to a blog and documet all my little ideas and discoveries in one place.

I don't hope to accomplish anything other than to remind my self to slow down, reflect and think about what I am feeling, hoping and seeing. If I inspire you to do the same, than great.

Please note that any opinions and ideas expressed here are never done with any intent to offend, ridicule or cause upset. I'm about spreading the love not the hate.

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