Passionate about learning. Mother, wife, globe-trotter, feminist. Love to dance and rock out. Don't mess with my family, friends or quiet time and we'll be fine
Milton Keynes, UK
Joined May 2009
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Our inboxes are flooded this morning with the same heartbreaking question: "What do I advise women to do if they're approached by a lone, male @metpoliceuk officer?" Our answer, in memory of #SarahEverard is:
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Since everyone is talking about CPR these days, I think this is the perfect time to narrate this story.
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In 1880’s the body of a young girl was found in the River Seine in Paris. Her body showed no signs of physical injury, so it was suspected to be death due to suicide.
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Queen! La Reinota. Mexican feminists have a new heroine @LilaCizas When Mexico City police fired tear gas at protestors on #InternationalWomensDay #8m she grabbed a canister with her bare hand and returned it right back to them. Watch her in action :
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#COVID19: British Professor Sarah Gilbert wins prestigious medal for leading team that created Oxford vaccine👏
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@UKRI_News #BritishScienceWeek 🇬🇧 @beisgovuk @UniofOxford @OxfordMedSci #COVID19Vaccine
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Scientists Show How Gratitude Literally Alters The Human Heart & Molecular Structure Of The Brain – Collective Evolution collective-evolution.com/201…
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Iceland will memorialize the "death" of a famous glacier lost to climate change mag.time.com/pqw6ajE
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Mental transformation takes time, but it becomes easier with familiarity. Don’t entertain unrealistic expectations; it doesn’t take place quickly. It requires patience and determination over months and years, but if you keep it up, at the end of your life you’ll be content.
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Happy #LoveMK Day ❤️ We’re delighted to share that today The Hub will be raising money for @mkfoodbank & we're aiming to raise a total of £1,000!
Every RT, like, or reply on this tweet = £1 donated!
Share the love & get involved on FB & IG too! Details: thehub-miltonkeynes.com/hub-…
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Buenas tardes, uno de los muchachos que fue atropellado ayer por la tanqueta, necesita con URGENCIA DONANTES DE SANGRE, esta recluido el la Clínica Avila, piso 2, su nombre es LUIS AGUILERA, se le agradece a todas aquellas personas que puedan colaborar @elbita_36
@COLEMANICEWATER I was wondering if you are going to do a 2019 version of the Compact Calendar?
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The pain and boredom we experience in the initial stage of learning a skill toughens our minds.
“There is never enough time to do everything, but there is always enough time to do the most important thing.” @BrianTracy
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In dealing with fools you must adopt the following philosophy: they are simply a part of life, like rocks or furniture.
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“The key is not to prioritize what is on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities”. Steven Covey
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Although bringing about inner change is difficult, it is absolutely worthwhile to try. What is important is to try our best.
