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Comment on On happiness & motherhood by Dan

Dan — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:56:54 +0000

Now I know what my Mother went through with 3 of us! Quite a journey but it’s always worth it in the end.

Comment on Some thoughts on being single in London by Jalil Sharhan

Jalil Sharhan — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:16:30 +0000

I am at starting jun be their inlondon stadying english need grial freind

Comment on The Happiness Project London Rules by On Happiness & Motherhood | The Happy Baby Project

On Happiness & Motherhood | The Happy Baby Project — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:53:16 +0000

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On happiness & motherhood | The Happiness Project London — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:51:06 +0000

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Comment on The Happiness Project London Rules by 15wongnh1

15wongnh1 — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:20:34 +0000

We’re studying this at school, and I’ll try to follow your rules. Thank you!

Comment on Some thoughts on being single in London by Alex

Alex — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:41:49 +0000

Also I must say that you’ve had a really rough time. Last year I had two or three people do really really shitty, sly things to me and I beat myself up about it – why me, why do I attract it etc but I did the best thing by cutting them out. Standing up for myself. Saying what I really thought and that goes a long way. So if you’re nursing a broken heart AS WELL as everything else you’ve got going on not surprised it feels helpless. Things are transient though. Good times and bad so the crap will pass and by cutting out the bad and focusing on one thing and forgiving myself for not being rich, coupled up, huge career etc I started to feel better. Forgive yourself and acknowledge that it’s entirely understandable that you are feeling pretty crappy right now but it is impermanent xx

Comment on Some thoughts on being single in London by Alex

Alex — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:35:42 +0000

Hi Sof. Well I’ve always been into fitness classes and I do the most inexpensive one I can but have met like minded folks there who are also watching money etc and aren’t divas! I also joined a music group in the community which was free to join at a local school in the evening and have been enjoying that too. I have to choose things that don’t cost a lot but I find that because the people that go we’re in the same ball park that you have more affinity from which friendships grew. X

Comment on Some thoughts on being single in London by Sof

Sof — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:23:13 +0000

Hi Alex!
Thank you for getting back to me, it was really nice to hear from someone who understands!!
I will try and follow in your steps.. Try to sort out the job situation, emergency!!! And health at the same time.. Which will not be up to me, so fingers xxx…
Trying to catch up with different people too, eork and old mates..
Hope it all works in the end, also trying to mend a broken heart at the same time!!!!
Life is a bit of a nasty woman with me right now, but we can get better, youre the proof of it!
What kind of hobbies have you taken to?

Sof

Comment on Some thoughts on being single in London by Alex

Alex — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:57:33 +0000

Hi Sof. Well this is what I wondered last year when I came across this blog. I’m in the same position as you in terms of mates loved up, money tight etc. I was fed up of coupled up friends moaning about how hard it is with the kids and partner to find time to themselves and it made me want to say “you know what? I wish a husband and kids was the reason I cant meet for coffee etc so stop whining, paint my toes etc” as if being single suddenly makes you Sarah Jessica Parker, but through hobbies, recently, Ive made older friends whose kids have flown the nest. We meet and do stuff, free stuff – coffee, walking, window shopping and to be honest more keen on that than the club scene. Also I decided this year to focus on my health instead of worrying about being single – not aesthetically. I mean focus on good nutrition, exercise and meditation and looking after myself better. I’ve ditched the wine and sugar which has made me feel better (I wasn’t a big drinker but just felt it would be a good thing) I’m not puritanical about it, I will have a drink again at a birthday or special occasion, I don’t meditate daily but I guess switching my focus has made me care less about men. Take it from me (you can read my previous long rants up top) I’m not known for my sunny disposition, felt incredibly lonely like you mention and thought that Sasha’s comments were a bit well simplistic (sorry Sasha! You’re comments are true but tricky to follow when your mates are loved up) however I think taking some forward looking action, however small can help. So perhaps look at just one of those things – your health. I don’t know what your health issue is so it might be easy for me to say that but I mean take one element and do all you can to do something different with it. I am still single but I care less and more interested in working on my health.

Comment on My Search for the best burger in London – The Criteria by Yoko

Yoko — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:42:45 +0000

you should try Balans (Soho) and Kua Aina (Soho – Hawaiian burger) as well :] I felt that my life was so fulfilled after eating their burgers, especially the latter.