Birth, Death, and Everything Inbetween...

Thought it was about time I did a proper update. I've been crap at blogging this year!

 I've been looking through my list of things that I wanted to happen in 2012, so here's the lowdown:

1. Derek is cancer free :)
2. I got an amazing job that I am grateful for every day. It's been a complete shock to the system, but I know I'm making a difference to people's lives. They have no idea how much of an impact they have had on mine. And I am so happy :)
3. Not been able to see my family as much as I'd hoped, but now I've got a job, I hope that'll change.
4.  Weddings and babies have happened this year, and keeping in touch with friends has been going well. BUT I have a tendency to forget about things. Have no fear, I'm working my way round to catching up with everyone! And I need a cwtch with little Nico before the year is out x

5. Found the perfect wedding rings :)
6. I haven't had a prolonged depressive episode at all so far this year, and I plan to keep it that way :)
7. Managed to get burlesque bookings, and even appeared at the first ever Welsh Burlesque Festival in March. Cherrie Pips is on her way up!
8. Still need to work on being able to talk about my problems, but I'm getting there
9. Now I'm an Art Therapist, I can use my photography / art to help others as well as indulge in my passion :)
10. I am still crap at updating my blog
11. I'm learning to ask for help when I need it. It's hard, but I'm getting there
12. For the people I love in this world to be happy and safe in their journeys through life - this is the big one. I am sad to say that I lost a friend 2 weeks ago. It's only really hit me in the last couple of days, so it all still feels pretty raw. But it's only increased my love for you all, and made me realise that I need to live for the moment, do what makes me and others happy, and just love being alive on this beautiful planet. Tomorrow could be my last day, and there's no way I'm going to Hell without having properly lived life first!

I love each and everyone of you who have supported me through my rough times, made me smile when I thought I never would again, held me when I cried, hugged me when I laughed, and made me giggle so much it hurt. You are all amazing, and you mean the world to me.

I love you x <3 x

I'm back!

Hello stranger, it's been a while!

Well, I've been away from my blog for a few months, but it's a new year and I want to get back up to date. 

So, to start, here are 12 things I wish for 2012:

1. To get enough money for Derek's cancer treatment (Derek is my beloved cat)
2. Get a job
3. Spend more time with my family (including the Cushleys!)
4. Catch up with friends I don't get to see often
5. Make wedding plans :)
6. Keep working to keep my depression under control
7. To really give it my all in my burlesque shows and let the world see what Cherrie Pips can really do!
8. Get better at sharing my feelings, even if they are darker than ever before
9. Make a go of my photography / art
10. Be better at updating my blog
11. The strength to ask for help when I need it.
12. For the people I love in this world to be happy and safe in their journeys through life
X ♥ X