Gezabel Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I am just creeping in here, though I want to shout from the rooftops I get a bit embarrassed sometimes so just want to quietly share something! I am a bit limited in exactly what I can but am sure many of you will be able to read between the lines An organisation that is in the business of providing study materials for students is currently updating some of their materials and I have been invited to view certain aspects before it goes to publication I have been told that they value my thoughts and look forward to my constructive feedback I am so delighted to have been asked and of course said yes. I have had it all confirmed in writing and the added bonus is that they pay me for doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 "Oh you" clever thing! What a fantastic acknowledgement of your expertise and knowledge! We've all known this for a long time, of course! Many members have already benefitted from your wit and wisdom, but now you'll reach a much wider audience! Well done you - and I'd be shouting it from the rooftops if it were me, too! Couldn't happen to a nicer lady! Mx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 woohoooooooo! well done, that is brillliant you should be very proud of yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 excellent - well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Great news! Calls for a little celebration I think? Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Wow - how fantastic for you! Really exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 So not only can I read and respect your expertise on here, I could be doing it again, should I decide to do another course!!! Well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 That's fantastic!! But I know how brilliant you are, not surprised they asked!! Sue x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbase Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Well done and ride the high!!! Redbase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Is that the pop of a champagne cork I hear? Congratulations Geraldine that kind of recognition is truly empowering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Many congratulations from me too! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Brilliant!! well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Very well done Geraldine. You are now 'officially' recognised for your wisdom and expertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Quite right that you should be so chuffed Geraldine, well done. Im sure we're all looking forward to hearing more abut it when you are able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmajess Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Well done Geraldine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Many congratulations - what an accolade! Beehive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Congratulations Geraldine! So chuffed for you that the 'experts' have recognised one of their own. Looking forward to hearing all about it. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 well done from me too! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Goodness gracious me!! I never dreamt that you lovely lot would add such delightful and supportive messages :wacko: I think I have said in other threads that I am very good (excellent in fact!!!) at being self critical and not so good at recognising my strengths. Maybe my 'invitation' will enable me to start addressing my downfall. I would say to anyone else - don't be so hard on yourself, look at all the things you do well but when it comes to 'me' it's a whole different ball game - ooops! Going off on a bit of a tangent I have just been out for a walk, no particular reason just fancied a stroll - good job I took my handbag with me as I have come back with a carrier bag full of apples, some beautiful looking onions, fresh courgettes and some yellow and red peppers! I spent the grand total of £2. On the stroll back home I almost got quite emotional :unsure: I love where I live, have great neighbours etc etc and all my 'shopping' was done from boxes/tables placed outside peoples homes in the village - they all have open honesty boxes and labels with prices. One of them said 25p but if you are out walking the dog or just for a stroll with no cash on you just help yourself and drop the money next time you pass by! Oh! as I am typing this my son has just come in with some carrots! saw them as he was driving home and stopped to get some - that table must have appeared after my stroll!!! All in all right now I kind of feel I am at a really happy place in my life generally Does that make any kind of sense not that I am usually unhappy more a case of everything just feels particulary good at the moment! Going back to your replies THANKYOU soooooooooooo much, I posted because I knew you would understand and the fact that you are so genuinely pleased for me makes me happier still :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 What a lovely place you live in Geraldine and how good that you feel so content with yourself. Your post made me feel quite emotional. It's pretty good here today, sun, warm wind, lots of birds, trees, flowers, grandchildren and animals, and home grown potatoes for tea which we've just been out to dig up. What could be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Oh Geraldine such good news.....you are a wonderful person, so humble and thank you for sharing your emotions - I have no doubt that lots of people get pleasure from your happiness and your opennes......You are a star... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 What a lovely place you live in Geraldine and how good that you feel so content with yourself. Your post made me feel quite emotional. It's pretty good here today, sun, warm wind, lots of birds, trees, flowers, grandchildren and animals, and home grown potatoes for tea which we've just been out to dig up. What could be better? Glad to hear things with you are good too I think maybe we spend so much time and energy on the 'big stuff' when in reality the 'small stuff' or perhaps the simple pleasures in life are what we should give more consideration to. I empathise totally with your 'sun, warm wind, lots of birs, trees, fowers etc' - well except for the grandchildren I am so envious as I am not yet a member of the Granny club but I am SOOOOOOOOOO looking foreward to the day I join!!! My sons say I am desperate to be a granny and actually they are absolutely right - when that day comes I guess it will take my happiness to new heights As for those potatoes they sound yummy :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Well done Geraldine! Of course, here on the forum we have always valued your opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I never dreamt that you lovely lot would add such delightful and supportive messages You are a noodle Geraldine! What did you expect us to do? It was lovely to read your post - real feel-good stuff! Its what the internet was made for! Mx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Just looking back over this old thread and thought I would update you all. I submitted my written reviews on the material I was asked to constructively criticise and guess what...... they liked it so much so they have asked me if I will consider doing some more and I said yes so am expecting delivery of another load early in the New Year It was great fun and I really, really enjoyed doing it - to see my bank balance suddenly increase was just an added bonuse :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 and guess what...... they liked it Well there's a surprise Geraldine! I never once doubted they would! Many congratulations on your success - and as you say, a bit more money in the bank is an added bonus! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well done Geraldine.........didn't expect anything less from you. You can buy the biscuits next time in chat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Excellent news Geraldine, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Have just a read a fabulous article in eye mag by someone called geraldine - excellent stuff well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Have just a read a fabulous article in eye mag by someone called geraldine - excellent stuff well done you Oh not guilty I haven't written anything for eye magazine. I have been reviewing course material before it goes for publication - making suggestions, adding views on content that kind of thing and it's been great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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