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Bye-bye blog - saying farewell to typepad

After almost a decade I'm packing my bags and saying farewell to this cyber home. My typepad blog has captured my travels, friendships, romance and passions as well as a lot of frivolity. It is with great reluctance that I'll... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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Four days overdue: the art of distraction

40 weeks plus four days... it's a strange thing to know you could go into labour at any moment. This week I'm treading the fine line between being sensible and not doing too much or going too far afield, whilst... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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The Hunger Games & Elysium: Dystopian visions of the future...

I've always been drawn to dystopian stories. Be it in books, films or something else, the idea of reflecting the flaws or future pitfalls of today's society in an exagerated future context has always interested, intrigued, challenged and frightened me.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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Grown men playing with sock puppets... life's little pleasures

I will never fully understand the innovative / comedy mind of my husband. There is an aspect of the surreal and absurd that tickles him and often takes me by surprise. I love it. He, Tom and Jim were set... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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The problem of pain...

Feeling a little exposed this morning... I decided to share something of our personal journey in the last few years on today's LOVE:EASTER podcast from 24-7 Prayer. The passage we're looking at is John 11, the death and raising of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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How will you LOVE:EASTER?

Monday morning the first of a new season of the 24-7 Podcast begins for Easter. I always find the words of my friends around the world inspiring, challenging and a walk of greater depth. If you fancy joining me on... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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'Everybody's here! New music from the Push Community - you decide what it costs

I love being part of the Push Community. I get to be with my hubby, worship with my friends and be a small part of seeing talented people get their new music out there. Today is a good day for... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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Social Media Challenge: Tweet your thanks on International Women’s Day

Take part in a global event and bless the women who’ve shaped your faith and life the most!   Today is International Women’s Day. It began in the early 20th Century when women rose up to protest gender inequality in voting... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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Why we don't celebrate Valentine's Day

The 12th February makes me nostalgic. Eight years ago today I took the rather scary decision to change my relationship status. At a little 24-7 Prayer gathering called IAM5 Sven Hardini and I went from being friends who made chess... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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Why I should NEVER tweet before 8am...

I died of embarrassment when my church leader was the first to spot this autocorrect fail this morning. I have a sneaking suspicion though that this has been one of my most reacted to tweets. What should I learn from... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2013 at Amazed & Confused

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Thoughts and thank you's

Yesterday was a pretty typical day in the 24-7 Prayer hub in Guildford. Brian Heasley was dressed up like a Christmas tree, Rebecca Swarbrick has posed like a super hero, Sheena has sung, Theresa has inflated balloons and I drew... Continue reading

Posted Nov 29, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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'Tis the season: Christmas starts here

Holidays are coming, holidays are coming... I can't wait for Christmas! Two things are amping up my seasonal excitement today: The aftermath of our annual Proxy Christmas celebrations - Turkey, tree and tonnes of friends celebrating Christmas on the 25th... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Our first baby purchase...

It had to be done! Boy or Girl, baby Harding will be sporting a 'tache next year. If you want to join us get yours from I Want One Of Those. Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Hearing a heartbeat...

After two and a half years of trying for a baby, every step of my pregnancy feels like a little miracle. I've never been more thankful. Just ten months ago I was struggling with a deep sadness and fear that... Continue reading

Posted Nov 14, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Hong Kong here I come!

I've been hoping for a reason to visit Hong Kong for many years and today that reason has arrived. I'm typing this from Heathrow Terminal 3 waiting to make my way into the air to touch down in a new... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Five days in Frankfurt

How do I describe the last five days spent with hundreds of friends in Frankfurt, Germany? It seems too much to condense into one post, but I'm going to give it a go. 'Aufstehen', the eurogathering of the 24-7 Prayer... Continue reading

Posted Oct 22, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Farewell London, Guten Tag Frankfurt!

I type this sitting in Heathrow terminal 5 dipping tea and thanking God for the peace and dignity of flying British Airways. Today Steve and I fly to Frankfurt, Germany to meet up with some of my favourite people in... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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A night at BAFTA and an unexpected award

Thursday night Steve and I put our glad rags on and made our way to BAFTA's headquarters in London. In these rather plush and prestigious surroundings we were gathering with some of the 24-7 Prayer team and other hopeful nominees... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Is 'evangelism' a dirty word?

***This photo has nothing to do with this post but when I was scanning my images I burst out laughing when I saw this amazing memory. Mud sliding with friends - there are few things more exillerating! Now, on with... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Why are we so fascinated by Vampires?

The trailer for Peter Chan-wook's vampire thriller 'Stoker' is online and I have to say it looks chilling. It seems a decidedly different take on a genre that has come to be dominated by sparkly vamp vegetarians. I loved the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Sheena - I love you, yum x

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Have I been sold a lie? Conquering the slow cooker

I am well and truly in my early 30s. How do I know? Well I'm getting really excited about my Slow Cooker. Oh how the party animal has fallen. When did I go from being out 'til 4am dancing and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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Wow - some brilliant ones in these comments, thank you! I love the diversity. Chris - are opening lines as important in screen plays or is it expanded to include opening images / scenes / sequences?

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Oooo I love both of those... :)

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Best opening line ever

I've been thinking about openers today... "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." This has got to be one of the best first lines... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2012 at Amazed & Confused

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