Sunday, 12 April 2015
Getting Spiritual At The Tree Of Life Festival
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Wednesday, 8 April 2015
The time I ended up in an eating disorders unit
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, I found myself admitted to an eating disorder unit... This video tells that story.
I'm kicking things off again, and I invite you to JOIN ME!
I'm starting a friendly, private group for anyone who wants some accountability whilst on their journey to a happy, healthy body. I'm not giving specific 'what to eat/do' advice, but I will be sharing with you what worked for me when I previously lost 50lbs.
This group is for support, accountability, motivation, with a bit of butt kicking in between. I know I'll need it! :D
So, I've documented my weight loss journey before on this blog but I felt like sharing a bit more about it and giving you a bit more background via this video.
I'm kicking things off again, and I invite you to JOIN ME!
I'm starting a friendly, private group for anyone who wants some accountability whilst on their journey to a happy, healthy body. I'm not giving specific 'what to eat/do' advice, but I will be sharing with you what worked for me when I previously lost 50lbs.
This group is for support, accountability, motivation, with a bit of butt kicking in between. I know I'll need it! :D
Join the Happy Healthy Body group here.
Karen x
PS If you'd like to follow what I'm eating to loose fat and get healthy; it's mainly 90% unprocessed food and about 50% (or more!) fruit & veg. I'm documenting what I eat over here if you are interested! :)
Karen x
PS If you'd like to follow what I'm eating to loose fat and get healthy; it's mainly 90% unprocessed food and about 50% (or more!) fruit & veg. I'm documenting what I eat over here if you are interested! :)
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
A bit more is BACK!
I can't remember why I stopped...but it's back!
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You can catch my business blog over here, THIS blog is for everything else :)
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013
My last minute getaway to the Welsh mountains
Can you tell me where this year has gone already?
2013 is the year that went by at double speed.
Just after the last 4am Project event, I realised I hadn't taken a break this year already. Maybe the odd weekend off, and I have mainly been sticking to having a day off a week, but all of a sudden I felt like I need to STOP.
And there began the rush and many hours of online searching for my the secluded countryside cottage I had in mind. I wanted to be as far away from civilisation (whilst still being civilised!) as I could comfortably get.
It did me the world of good to get away and re-charge my batteries. I slept loads, took walks up hills and down vales and got more fresh air than was probably good for me lol.
The search was worth it. I found the perfect place to unwind, slow down and come to a complete stop.
Check out my Storify for pics and vines and tweets and more!
2013 is the year that went by at double speed.
Just after the last 4am Project event, I realised I hadn't taken a break this year already. Maybe the odd weekend off, and I have mainly been sticking to having a day off a week, but all of a sudden I felt like I need to STOP.
And there began the rush and many hours of online searching for my the secluded countryside cottage I had in mind. I wanted to be as far away from civilisation (whilst still being civilised!) as I could comfortably get.
It did me the world of good to get away and re-charge my batteries. I slept loads, took walks up hills and down vales and got more fresh air than was probably good for me lol.
The search was worth it. I found the perfect place to unwind, slow down and come to a complete stop.
Check out my Storify for pics and vines and tweets and more!
Sunday, 10 March 2013
My child free choice
It's Mother's Day today and I will be spending it with the luckiest mum in the world haha.
My mum is awesome. We get on great and she is so generous and kind and funny too. Check out some her videos! She's got all the qualities of a brilliant mum! And thankfully I've got her good looks hehee.
I haven't got a maternal side like my mum though.
I'll never be a mother.
I have given thought about the pros and cons of having a child. I have weighed things up rationally. I don't have that biological clock dictating that I must reproduce. My priorities in life are different.
I've made a positive choice and I have many dreams, goals and ambitions, and none of them include a child.
Some people say 'Oh, you don't know what you will miss out on!'
I know exactly what I will miss out on:
Waking up at my leisure every day
Years and years of to-ing and fro-ing on school runs
Not being able to go out on my own without involving babysitters and notifying people
Tantrums, crying and moody teenagers
Peace and serenity
Doctor and hospital visits
The pain of giving birth
Noise
Being tied to a man forever whether I like him or not
Competitive parents
Strained relationships
Worry
Time
Money
Easy travel
but most importantly of all is that I will miss out on......
FREEDOM
Freedom to travel at a moments notice
Freedom to do what I want when I want
Freedom from consulting others
Freedom to pursue my dreams
Freedom to sit quietly and read
Freedom to spend my money how I like
Freedom to daydream without interruption
Freedom....
My mum is awesome. We get on great and she is so generous and kind and funny too. Check out some her videos! She's got all the qualities of a brilliant mum! And thankfully I've got her good looks hehee.
I haven't got a maternal side like my mum though.
I'll never be a mother.
I have given thought about the pros and cons of having a child. I have weighed things up rationally. I don't have that biological clock dictating that I must reproduce. My priorities in life are different.
I've made a positive choice and I have many dreams, goals and ambitions, and none of them include a child.
Some people say 'Oh, you don't know what you will miss out on!'
I know exactly what I will miss out on:
Waking up at my leisure every day
Years and years of to-ing and fro-ing on school runs
Not being able to go out on my own without involving babysitters and notifying people
Tantrums, crying and moody teenagers
Peace and serenity
Doctor and hospital visits
The pain of giving birth
Noise
Being tied to a man forever whether I like him or not
Competitive parents
Strained relationships
Worry
Time
Money
Easy travel
but most importantly of all is that I will miss out on......
FREEDOM
Freedom to travel at a moments notice
Freedom to do what I want when I want
Freedom from consulting others
Freedom to pursue my dreams
Freedom to sit quietly and read
Freedom to spend my money how I like
Freedom to daydream without interruption
Freedom....
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Bits you may have missed this year!
Hello! I've missed you. How have you been? I want to give you a big hug!
I had nearly completed this blog post a week ago and then, BAM!, blogger had other ideas and then deleted the whole flipping lot.
This year is going by scarily fast. I can't keep up with it! Still, it's better than being bored and boring and feeling like time is dragging.
This is a bit of a quick recap of some of highlights of 2013 so far! More to come, I hope. No, there's no 'hope' about it. There will be more highlights if I have anything to do with it.
Let's dive in!
Newsletter: I thought it high time I start a monthly newsletter; Notes on social media, photography and doing the work you love. It's something I think I should have done a long time ago really, but better late than never. There have only been two issues so far and it's been an interesting process, which I've written about here. Also, there comes with it a little pressure (self imposed I guess) of 'Will people like it? How will I feel if they unsubscribe? Will anyone subscribe to it?'. But sure, you have to try these things and ignore any self doubts or you wouldn't do anything. And I'm so appreciative when someone subscribes! If you would like to get it too, please feel free to subscribe here!
I went along to the BBC's Digital News Day in January. It was a day of events aimed at people in involved or interested in digital media in the city. I blogged some hyperlocal thoughts that came from the day and the seemingly increased demand for hyperlocal news sharing.
I had nearly completed this blog post a week ago and then, BAM!, blogger had other ideas and then deleted the whole flipping lot.
This year is going by scarily fast. I can't keep up with it! Still, it's better than being bored and boring and feeling like time is dragging.
This is a bit of a quick recap of some of highlights of 2013 so far! More to come, I hope. No, there's no 'hope' about it. There will be more highlights if I have anything to do with it.
Let's dive in!
Newsletter: I thought it high time I start a monthly newsletter; Notes on social media, photography and doing the work you love. It's something I think I should have done a long time ago really, but better late than never. There have only been two issues so far and it's been an interesting process, which I've written about here. Also, there comes with it a little pressure (self imposed I guess) of 'Will people like it? How will I feel if they unsubscribe? Will anyone subscribe to it?'. But sure, you have to try these things and ignore any self doubts or you wouldn't do anything. And I'm so appreciative when someone subscribes! If you would like to get it too, please feel free to subscribe here!
The first and second Birmingham Social Media Cafe events of the year have gone really well with a great turn outs and a interesting mix of social media peeps from the city! 29th March will be the next event so come along if you are in/near/can get to Bham and want to mix and mingle with peeps with a shared interest in social media for work and play!
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| Digital City Social Graph by Brian Simpson |
First London EyeEm Meetup
EyeEm is a Berlin based photo app and it's become a very strong rival for instagram, especially after the instagram terms and conditions debacle.
EyeEm ambassadors are getting on board in lots of cities around the world, and I was invited along to the first London EyeEm Meetup which was arranged by Dirk Singer.
Check out EyeEm's blog about the chilly but fun photo walk around Greenwich and check out awesome photos from the event.
'My' book launch!
For the first time I have contributed to a book! And not just any old book, it's the Community Lover's Guide To Birmingham! My chapter was a about the 4am Project and creating a global project from scratch and not waiting for the right time or any one's permission. The chapters should be available to read free online sometime, so I'll give it a shout out then! Lorna Prescott has made a great Storify about the launch event!
Being Social!
One of my goals this year is to be more social. The going-out-and-seeing-people-in-person kinda social. A friend said that he thought I go out and about all the time, but really, I don't! I can be quite a hermit, lost in my own happy world of work. I know that I do need to get out more and meet up with friends more often, so with that in mind, I'm arranging Being Social Days. I'll pick a day, get in touch with friends, and schedule a whole day of meeting and chatting and catching up. So far so good! I think this is a nice addition to my generally going out and about!
There's a few of my highlights of the year so far. I am seriously scared about how fast this year is going!
And I really don't want to neglect this blog. I guess Karen Strunks Media is getting it's share of blog posts, but I do want to spread them out evenly. If in doubt, just stop by karenstrunks.com which is where I keep track of everything under one roof!
How is your year going so far? Is it going to quickly? Is it exciting enough? Do you need more excitement in it? What are you looking forward to the most?! We've still got about 10 months to fill! :)
Say Hi on twitter @karenstrunks
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| Photo by the Wheyway |
EyeEm ambassadors are getting on board in lots of cities around the world, and I was invited along to the first London EyeEm Meetup which was arranged by Dirk Singer.
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| Photo by Kaaren. Pay attention everyone! :) |
'My' book launch!
For the first time I have contributed to a book! And not just any old book, it's the Community Lover's Guide To Birmingham! My chapter was a about the 4am Project and creating a global project from scratch and not waiting for the right time or any one's permission. The chapters should be available to read free online sometime, so I'll give it a shout out then! Lorna Prescott has made a great Storify about the launch event!
Being Social!
One of my goals this year is to be more social. The going-out-and-seeing-people-in-person kinda social. A friend said that he thought I go out and about all the time, but really, I don't! I can be quite a hermit, lost in my own happy world of work. I know that I do need to get out more and meet up with friends more often, so with that in mind, I'm arranging Being Social Days. I'll pick a day, get in touch with friends, and schedule a whole day of meeting and chatting and catching up. So far so good! I think this is a nice addition to my generally going out and about!
There's a few of my highlights of the year so far. I am seriously scared about how fast this year is going!
And I really don't want to neglect this blog. I guess Karen Strunks Media is getting it's share of blog posts, but I do want to spread them out evenly. If in doubt, just stop by karenstrunks.com which is where I keep track of everything under one roof!
How is your year going so far? Is it going to quickly? Is it exciting enough? Do you need more excitement in it? What are you looking forward to the most?! We've still got about 10 months to fill! :)
Say Hi on twitter @karenstrunks
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