My Visit to Southhamsdarling

Hello England.  I've come to visit one of my favorite bloggers in the UK.  For a while she was my only UK friend but I'm now proud to say I have a few.  What I have discovered upon my visit here is that the people are wonderful and so hospitable.

I've just arrived at the front door of my good friend Thisisme here at Southhamsdarling.  I smell something good baking in the kitchen and she has put some tea on for me I'm sure.  So come on in with me!

Can I just tell you how exciting it is to be her first guest blogger? It's an honor and since I don't have anything to compare to, the pressure isn't too bad!! 

 When Thisisme invited me to write on her blog we tossed around some ideas on what I could write about.  I told her that if she wanted to ask me a question I would be glad to answer it. 

 She gave me a couple to choose from but I will only tell you this one in case she wants to use the others for any of you future guests.

It is a great question and is very close to my heart.  If you know my blog you know my pride and joy are my two granddaughters, Kali and Destini.  So Thisisme asked me "what advice would you give to your two lovely granddaughters  to try and help them to deal with the world around them when they grow up?"

I've thought about it for a couple of days because I could probably write a book with the possibilities. 

 So I'll pick a few things that I believe would be the best 'grand-motherly" advice I could give them.  Here goes:

• Never, ever lose your sense of humor.  You both have the sweetest laugh and giggle and I pray you always find something in life that makes you want to feel that happy no matter how old you are.
•  Love each other with all of your hearts.  If you argue, work it out.  Don't ever make the other feel bad about herself.  You may be good at one thing and your sister may not but it also works both ways. 
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• Tell each other "I Love You" no matter how often.
• Please don't be afraid to speak your mind.  There is a tactful and polite way to be heard, but make sure you know that your opinion matters.
•  Please don't ever let anyone abuse you. Not, physically, mentally or verbally.  If it ever happens, remove yourself from that persons world.  You are worthy of nothing but respect and honor. 
• Be sure you wait until you are mature and in a loving relationship before you have children.  Break the cycle of being too young and immature to handle it like your mother and father were.  Use birth control and condoms when the time comes to discover the beauty of love and sex.  Be ready to be a great mom.
• No matter what career you choose, be happy at what you do.  Give 100% of yourself and look at your work as a reflection of you.  Go the extra mile to help others out and share your knowledge.  It will come back to reward you.
• Remember that even though you are 11 months apart and people look at you as twins most of the time, you are individuals.  Be original in your fashion, ideas, beliefs and don't ever make fun of the other. 
• As soon as you get your very first job, whether it be babysitting, delivering newspapers or dog-sitting, take some of your pay and put it away first and foremost.  If you do this from the time you are young ladies, you will have a nice nest-egg. 
• Make certain that you can support yourself and need not depend on anyone else to survive.  Have confidence in your abilities and strive to go for the extra money if the opportunity presents itself.  In other words, keep growing in your job.  Climb the ladder.
• When you do have a family, make sure you are happy yourself first and foremost.  It shows to your loved ones.  
• When the day comes that you have grandchildren, I hope you can then realize just how much I love you both!

This Guest Post was written by Bouncin'Barb at This and That (As I Bounce Thru' Life) http://bouncinbarbs.blogspot.com/