I'm PREGNANT and expecting in June 2013! The Importance of Family.

Big news on the home front - We are expecting our first child! I have a little baby bump and can no longer hide it under my clothes (no matter how much I think I have become the Master of Disguise).

We have been overwhelmed with the wonderful support and well wishes from all of our family and friends and cannot wait to bring a child into this wonderful world to share it with all of these beautiful people in our life! The response really got me thinking about the importance of family and how the changes in life affect the dynamic and the part family plays.

They say you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. Well, at face value, this is true. But the choice you have when it comes to family, is whether or not they are existent in your life - which I believe is more important! They say friends come and go, but family is forever. At face value, this is also true, but it is all about perspective. Being that family is forever is no indication of the value they place in your life over your friendships. So, why do we embed these sayings as if they were based on inevitability? Are there friendships that threaten the place the family holds?

There are no two families that are the same, and they are all beautifully (and purposefully) unique in their own special way, but I strongly believe that you do have a choice and that choice is your responsibility. Should you wish to have your family in your life and play a major role, regardless of their choice to do so or not, it is your responsibility to ensure the possibility and the desire. 

We have all experienced family issues and disputes, it is a part of life and generally a necessity to grow and develop. I have also seen it go too far, where domestic violence and trauma is unacceptable and the choice of family interaction and involvement is ever so apparent!

Psychologists believe that children learn the very most from their family life, which is a great perspective to have when you consider what positive influence you can have on your child's life. I believe each child is born into the world with their own luck, but it is the responsibility of the parents to guide them in the right direction with sound morals and respect. 

Significant life changes are sure to change not only your life, but the family's life. I know how much it will change my sisters and brothers-in-law lives in such an extraordinary way. The way in which they have taken on their almost premature role of Aunties and Uncles have been astonishing and have really touched my heart. Little might they realise how this will change their lives, both directly and indirectly. One thing I love about children is how we want to be better people when we are around them - what a great thing that is! My parents and mother-in-law will undoubtably anticipate the change, but being the first child in the family, maybe... just maybe, they might be surprised with its effect upon holding their brand new grandchild and welcoming him/her into the family. It is really important that people support and nurture the changes in their families life (even if the biggest change is coming from you!) and be considerate at the rippling effect.

I choose to spend my life showing those I love that they will always have their family in me, no matter what.

Lots of LOVE,

Samantha K
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Can you find your perfect relationship on your lunch break?

Southbank Walk. Lunchtime. 

This is like the watering hole for people to walk (or run), eat and perve on their lunch hour! Whether it be stealing a table at one of the hot restaurants right out the front in full view, or the work click that are “stretching their legs” whilst they gossip and check people out. It is great to sit here on the bench and watch.

I wondered… do they ever act upon their attraction? What would happen if two people interacted mid-perve? Would it be sleazy and inappropriate? Would it be too direct and forward? Now, change the scene. What if it happened in a nightclub or a bar? Would that make a difference? Is it that in a nightclub or bar, our intentions appear clearer or almost expected?

I hear people complain all the time about not meeting the right people and the people that they are meeting in the bars and clubs are not suitable relationship material. So, are we to blame for blocking the suitable people, being that the most acceptable place to be approached is in the bars and clubs? Are we preventing our potential relationships?

As I sit, watching and calibrating body language, behavior and the type of energy people are giving out, I do notice a very unintentional, closed and unapproachable feeling. Everyone seems to have something to do and somewhere to go. Being that it is a beautiful day outside, I do get a sense of happiness and delight, which would be perfect for striking up lunchtime chatter. So, it begs the question, what is the real reason why we deter from talking to new people in public? Is the feeling of rejection heightened in the light of day? Is it that we simply don’t realize the opportunity? Is it not the social norm, therefore for not recommended?

Over 10 years ago, I was walking with my two girlfriends in a Geelong City street on our way to Eastern Beach when a young man standing with his friend said hello to me as we were walking by. It was a simple, genuine “Hello”, “How are you?” and maybe 20 seconds of a short conversation. Today, we are married and work together to help people achieve love in their life. 

It is not only possible… it is possibly right in front of you.

Samantha K

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Back in action!

After my long break from the Crimson Club Blog - I am BACK and ready to rock and roll!!
I have something coming up next Thursday/Friday (29th/30th Nov) to unveil, which will explain my absence.

As I sit here in the cafe, which has become my second office, I realise how differently I see the world and what surrounds me after the past month or so. So much has changed in my life... Personally, Professionally and all around! You could almost say I am looking at the world through rose tinted glasses at the moment, and I am OK with that. After weeks without my Mac (aka. my baby) I am finally back in action and so full of exciting stuff. 

I just wanted to share a quick post and now I must return to re-setting up my Mac with email accounts, software, etc.

LOVE to the world and chat to you very, VERY soon!

Samantha K
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