Monday, October 12, 2015

154 - A Few Things I've Learned from my Mum

A lot of you follow Perth Daily Photo, so you already know my Mum is super duper awesome, I consider myself lucky to be (hopefully) very much like her.  Seeing as it's her birthday today I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned from my Mamma.  

Be passionate - Now I wouldn't describe Mum as a geek at all, but I definitely think that I learned my geeky,  joyous enthusiasm for the things that I love from her. Mum has always taught me to embrace things wholeheartedly - where's the fun in being too cool to really enjoy things?

Be generous - Not only with money, but generous with time, generous with love, generous with kindness. Mum gives so much to the people she loves. We are insanely lucky to have her. I always thought she would have made an incredible counselor or therapist or something along those lines.

If you make a plan, stick to  it - I like to think I'm a pretty responsible, reliable person and I'd say that all comes down to this one. Growing up if I made a commitment, unless I had a really good reason, I had to stick to it. While that might have been a drag on occasion I think it's steered me well as an adult.

Pay your bills!! - Whenever I see something frivolous that I want to buy, Mum's voice pops unbidden into my head "Can you really afford that? Do you need it? You have rates to pay!". And while this can be SO annoying, as a self confessed shop-a-holic I've never missed a bill or gotten myself into any debt that couldn't handle so...I spose it's a good thing?
I would have loved to post some photos of Mum here because she is beautiful... but she would kill me so I've made do with some shots of her birthday cake. I hope you've all had a wonderful start to the week!

20 comments:

  1. She gives you good advice... not surprised al all. I hear those 'echoes' in my head too. They keep me on track.
    ps. Take a ocean cruise on a BIG ship. You'll love it!

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  2. Good advice - hope she had a good day.

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  3. Those lessons are the best lessons of all! Now I'm off to Perth Daily Photo to wish your mum a Happy Birthday.

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  4. Thank you so much, Aimee, for sharing and your Mother is an incredible lady!! I do enjoy her blog SO much and the great advice she gives indeed!! Now, like Sharon, I'm off to your Mom's blog to wish her a beautiful day!!

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  5. Sounds like she taught you well, Aimee!

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  6. Aimée this is a wonderful post! :-)

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  7. How wonderful for BOTH of You!












    ALOHA
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  8. Lovely post Aimee and I definitely agree with these - being generous and passionate are two of the traits I always try to live my life by and your Mum's blog, just like yours, is one of my favourites to catch up with, so happy belated birthday to your Mum! :D And it's not weird at all to think about surviving a zombie apocalypse, I do it all the time! :D - Tasha

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  9. What a sweet post Aimee! Your Mum sure did a great job of raising you and I know she is proud.

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  10. What a fantastic tribute to your Mum!

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  11. Moms are like that! Happy birthday to her!

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  12. oh this is the best post! your mom is super and you have definitely learned some great lessons from her! by the way, that cake looks scrumptious!

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  13. Thanks Aimee, sorry about the voices in your head :)

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  14. She's pretty special, Aimee, that's for sure! AND her cake looks delicious!

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  15. You're lucky to have such a great Mom. Happy birthday to her! I've left a msg on her blog too.

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  16. You are both lucky to have each other, and we are so fortunate to know you both and share in your lovely photos and fun posts!

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  17. Brilliant post. We learn so much from our Mums X X cake was delish X x

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  18. Such a gorgeous tribute to your Mum. So thoughtful. And the cake looks so decadent. Yum.

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