A Dedication To My Closest Friends

I don't know if it's the time of the month, or what, but I have been feeling a little low these past couple of days. We are into week 7 of lockdown...

I don't think it helps that I work in retail, albeit the Post Office (which actually has been worse in some ways) and therefore a keyworker. I am very grateful that I have a job but I'm now so fed up with seeing people really not taking the lockdown rules seriously, and putting my health at risk, or they are following them very loosely... I mean, it IS essential for them to shop everyday in our shop! And equally essential to send the dress sold for a £1 on ebay...  *insert rolls eyes emoji* If I'm stressed, just imagine the NHS staff!

Lockdown for me hasn't been hard. I am quite happy to sit at home and write, and don't know what the whole big deal is about staying home, because I love it. I even have a lovely garden to lose myself in. Also, I might not be finding it as hard as most because I am leaving the house to go to work (to serve some not-so-bright humans - that bit I do find hard!) and I also get to meet my colleague-friends.  But this writery-introvert is also very sociable, and I do feel I have to connect with my friends regularly.

(In no particular order) I am missing my friends!

I am missing my cocktails at Bistrot Pierre with Sarah. My Friday night catch up with Becky, putting the world to rights. I miss Gwen, who I have so much fun with! We have the same sense of humour and she has the biggest heart of gold. And Fi... OMG, Fi, we cinema together, drink together - there's a reason I call her my wife! She is my oldest friend in Weston (when I say oldest... I've known her the longest! I am actually older than her). We know stuff about each other, before kids! We were once young together! We were each other's bridesmaids. 

And then there is Fay who always encourages me and is a huge inspiration behind my writing now. We met over Twitter... and I am so lucky to have a wonderful writing buddy who lives so close. We brainstorm so much together! 

There are so many more I could mention... Jane, Lisa, Ali, Kerry, Andrea... all my RNA and writing buddies...  all my empowering and lovely Weston Business Women buddies... I miss you all!

But I understand the need to social distance, and because I care about you all so much, I will stay away. 

Stay strong, stay safe and stay home. We will be drinking/partying together soon! Teresa x 

p.s. I may hug you a lot when we are allowed to meet. Just warning you.

p.p.s. I also miss my mum. Not that I see her regularly anyway, as she's in London and I'm in Weston, but I don't like that I'm so far away and can't really help her. 

I Am The Greatest

My Mum is the greatest Mum. My daughter is the greatest style icon and my husband would like to think he is the greatest Footballer. My Dad is the greatest music legend.

Of course, we all like to think our loved ones are the greatest at everything, but in the case of my Dad, I do indeed, have proof that he is among the 50 greatest music legends.

Not only is he a music legend, he’s also a right royal pain to buy gifts for, so getting his name featured in this book was too good an opportunity to pass up.

Available from I Am The Greatest (iamthegreatest.gift), each book is customisable with photos and a short bio about the person you want featured, though if you can’t think of anything to say, the site will do it for you.

You get to select your cover style and colour, as well as adding a dedication and up to two photos. Then magically (or by the power of a printing press), your book is made and sent either to you or direct to the recipient.

It’s easy, quick, and makes such a great gift. All of a sudden, your partner who fancies himself as a bit of a Gordon Ramsay, is listed among the greatest chefs. 

Your sister’s dog is one of the 50 greatest pets, or your parents become the greatest Grandparents, joining the likes of the Queen and Prince Phillip.

Take a look at the site; the possibilities are almost endless! (Use code IATG10 for 10% off your first order.)

With Valentines right around the corner, you could even create a book placing you and your significant other among the 50 Greatest Couples. Or maybe you’d prefer one for yourself and George Clooney. I know I would.

p.s- 100% of profits from I Am The Greatest goes to charity, meaning that really, they are the greatest!

Becky Fuller

 *This is a sponsored blog post.*