This time last week - I was being pressured to ditch work for the day and join my friends and colleagues at the BMB Xmas party at St Martins in the Field. Talk about peer pressure. I relented and made my way to London, Macbook in hand..
picture credit - Jennifer howze
Then I had a call from a lovely lady called Andrea Hartley - she was presenting at TEDx London that evening and she was highlighting the success of the Blogladesh campaign. After chatting for a while I let slip that I was actually in London for the day - and somehow I ended up right there at TEDx amongst a group of amazingly talented and passionate women as I watched the Blogladesh story unfold.
It really blew me away to sit back and hear our journey told by someone else and I realised how easy it is to slip back into real life and leave the things that Eva, Josie, Liz and I experienced behind us. I wish this wasn't so - but of course daily life takes over.
As a small gesture to Blogladesh and Save the Children - and it is small I know, I have declined to send wine and goodies to my clients this Christmas. Instead they will be giving a child the gift of education.
Do stop by Save the Children's Wish List - there are gift options that literally do save lives and from only £10. And as an end to the post I have just heard that I have been shortlisted in the British Mummy Bloggers 'Brilliance in Blogging' awards in the 'Bloggers who make a difference' category.
If you followed Blogladesh - pop by and vote.....
Well done on the nomination - thoroughly deserved x
ReplyDeleteYour nomination was seriously well deserved. Blogladesh was an amazing achievment. Crossing fingers for you!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the two posts above and have already voted xx
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic Sian :)
ReplyDeleteI can't watch that video without getting upset. I know what you mean about life taking over. I'm back on the campaign trail in a big way in the New Year (hopefully!) and I can't wait to get started. Our trip has been on my mind so much this last couple of weeks.
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You all deserved the nomination, the journey that the three of you took were amazing. So inspiring. And the gift of giving a child an education is a lovely idea. I'm going to go check out what I can buy for them. x
ReplyDeleteWell done you. Stuff like this changes your life for ever doesn't it - in the best way possible.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the nomination - it's very well deserved. Am slightly embarassed to be in same category!
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