Hello and Welcome Back to my blog! 

It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here! Truth be told I had writers block and I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to post!  So I took sometime out to figure out what I wanted to do with my blog and the direction that I want to take it in. I’ve got a long list of ideas that I will be working my way through. I’m so looking forward to growing this blog page! I will be bringing a mixture of different content to my blog. As I like to change things up so that you my lovely readers get can get to know me better. 

I hope everyone is staying safe during Covid-19 ! I was furloughed from my job but I am now back at work. The adjusting to the new norm of working is strange.   But I know that the new norm of working will be beneficial in the long run. 

Anyway’s i feel like I’m rambling on , so it’s time to get into the topic that I want to post about!

 💖 & 🤗

Sandra 

Confidence and Self Belief

Growing up confidence was always something that I thought I had in abundance! 

It soon became clear that as a pre teen and having confidence/self belief was always a taboo subject to talk about! 

Through my teenage years I was frequently bullied, picked on and called names! As you can imagine this left me with very low confidence and self belief.

Fast forward to leaving secondary education, I applied to enrol onto some further education at college. This was a huge step out of my comfort zone. It was also a massive step away a from what the norm was for me. 

Starting further education at college is the best decision that I have ever made. Making the transition from secondary education into further education at college was a very rewarding journey for me. It gave me a sense of being able to achieve an end goal if i applied myself and put in the hard work. 

Back then I had a dream of being a Personal Assistant. I attended many interview but was always told that whilst I have the qualifications I lacked the job experience. So in interviews I would always ask the question “How am I supposed to get the experience when I am not being given a chance to show hat I can do the job?”  I am still working towards this career, It will always be my dream job and I know that whats for me won’t go past me. I guess what I am trying to say is that it just comes down to it being the right kind of time for it to happen.  Throughout my time in further education at college I learnt so much more than I though was ever possible. After being in further education at college and trying to land my dream job with many set backs I realised it was time to put it on the back burner!  The above experience also taught me that I had the confidence and self belief to step out of my comfort zone and push the boundaries. 

Knowing now that the timing wasn’t maybe right for my dream job. It has helped shaped me into the outgoing and bubbly person that I am today. Everything you go through has a lesson within it. It’s what we learn from what we go through that makes us the successful people that we all so rightly deserve to be! 

It has taken me a while to get to where I am today! But I am proud of the growth I have made over the years. I am a stronger person now than I ever thought was possible. My friendship circle has also grown immensely. I have the best support network and I’m super grateful and appreciative for all the love, support and guidance that I’ve had from people! 

I’m a firm believer of everything happens for a reason.  Also that every scenario/ life experience we go through teaches us something. It teaches us that we are often so much stronger than we give ourselves credit for.  I can confidently say I’ve learnt many life lessons throughout my 33 years on this planet. I also know that i have so much more to learn too. 

I’ve learnt that the confidence and self belief that you put out into the world/ the things you are passionate about comes back to you in abundance when you least expect it. In every situation/scenario confidence and self belief are key!  These two elements go hand in hand. It’s best to have here both working side by side. They help make you fell like thou can chase any goal/dream/ambition that you set your mind too. 

Whilst I’ve not always been the most confident person. I am learning on a daily basis that I need to embrace my inner confidence and self belief more. It has also taught me that it’s ok to show my more vulnerable side too. 

We all have an inner voice that needs to be heard. I’m at a point in life where I want to use mine for the greater good. My main goal Is to inspire and encourage other people to talk up and to be proud of what they’ve achieved etc.

To you the reader thank you so much for reading this post. I know it’s a long one but I feel like I have been able to cover a lot. I hope it inspires you to use your voice. 

The Sound of 2017

Hellllooooooooooooooo ! 

Yes it has been a while since I have written a blog entry. So I am coming back with one to end 2017 . The idea came to me when I was sitting watching television. So I thought it was the perfect way to end my very sparse blog posts of this year. I will jump right in with out keeping this introduction long and boring. 

However, I want to thank you the reader for reading my blog posts that I have written and posted throughout 2017. It means allot to know that people are willing to read what I am writing. Going forward with this blog in 2018 , I am going to make it more interactive as I will be taking post suggestions from my readers. I am hoping to build my audience throughout 2018. 

So , as this title of the post is the sound of 2017. I will be giving you my 12 favourite songs through January 2017 - December 2017. Yup 12 songs that I have enjoyed listening to over the course of the last twelve months.  Which I will still probably listen to going forward into 2018. You can find the below songs on all good music platforms e.g.  Apple Music , Google Play Music , Apple Music , I tunes , Stotify

January 2017

Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You 

February 2017

Katy Perry - Chained To The Rhythm 

March 2017 

Lorde - Green Light 

April 2017

Harry Styles - Sign Of The Times 

May 2017

Liam Payne - Strip That Down 

June 2017

Amber Tiana - The Real Me 

July 2017

Louis Tomlinson - Back To You 

August 2017

Nelson Gabriel - I'm Ready 

September 2017

Zayn - Dusk Til Dawn

October 2017

Charlie Puth - How Long 

November 2017

I Miss You - Clean Bandit and Julia Michaels

December 2017 

Sky High - Kicking Sunrise

Is Your Love Enough - Little Mix 

This concludes my sounds of 2017 blog post. Leave a comment below with some of the songs that you enjoyed listening to throughout 2017. 

Many Thanks and All The Best For 2018 !

Sandra 

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Kicking Sunrise

Hello and welcome back to my blog !

I am coming back at you with a music blog post this time around. I always look new music to listen to. So through scrolling my twitter time line a few months back. I found myself taking an interest in what other people were listening too. 

A few days passed before I finally caved and headed over to spotify to check out Kicking Sunrise. That was the start of what has become an amazing friendship with the members of the band. 

So in this blog post I am going to give you the low down on Kicking Sunrise and their music. Also at the end will be links to all their social media outlets so you can keep up to date. 

So grab your self a cup of tea/coffee or whatever your drink of choice is and have a read. Thank you for your continued support in reading these posts.

Who are Kicking Sunrise?

Kicking Sunrise are an American soul pop/rock band.  They are made up of four members. Members include Joe Murphy , Ryan Hornibrook, Matt Bosco and Mark Altamuro. 

Where are Kicking Sunrise from?

Kicking Sunrise are from Washington Township which is located in New Jersey (USA)

Roles of Kicking Sunrise members?

Joe Murphy - Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar

Ryan Hornibrook - Backing Vocals and Bass Guitar

Matt Bosco - Lead Guitar 

Mark Altamuro - Drums 

Kicking Sunrise Releases?

So far the band have released the following :

Here's To The Sunrise (Album)
Here's To The Sunrise (Single)
Take It All (Single) 

Links to Kicking Sunrise Social Media 

https://www.vevo.com/artist/kicking-sunrise

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/kicking-sunrise/id979651421

https://www.instagram.com/kickingsunrise/

https://twitter.com/KickingSunrise

https://www.kickingsunrise.com/

https://www.facebook.com/KickingSunrise/

Being a Kicker is like having 4 brothers who you can go and talk to. Not only that but you make friends with other people of the fan base. I have made a few new friends from having a common interest  in the band and their music. Also a lot of the friendships I have are one I have kept through being in multiple fan bases.  I am lucky enough to say that I have had a skype with the Kicking Sunrise members where we had  chat and got to know each other.  Having that face to face chat , you soon discover that you have more in common that what you originally thought. 

In my opinion I see Kicking Sunrise doing great things musically, I am so looking forward to seeing what is next for the,. As I know they always go from strength to strength.  They are a band to be reckoned with. They have all the talent and the potential to be the next big thing. As I believe that their is a space in the music industry that Kicking Sunrise can fill very well. The songs they release are very very catchy. The latest release Take It All is my favourite. It has the right mix of all the elements you need to comprise an amazing song. Trust me Kicking Sunrise will be a household name in the very near future. 

I hope you the reader have enjoyed reading this blog post. Please feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this blog entry to let me know what I should write about next. As always thank you for reading. I hope that you will come back and read my next blog post. 

Lots of Love 

Sandra 

xoxo

Get To Know Me !

Hello and Welcome Back!

Yes it has been a while since I have posted anything.  I think that is due to having a writers block for a couple of months. Where I really didn't feel like writing anything. Until someone recently told me that I have a talent for writing. So I've taken a break to re evaluate and come up with some ideas. 

So I decided this post should be a get to know me as the title of this states. So that you can get to know me a little bit better. 

Get to know me !

What is your name

Sandra Robertson 

What is your star sign?

Cancer - June Baby

Favourite drink?

Hot Chocolate , Coffee, Tea 

Favourite past time?

Going to a line dancing lessons with my mum. 

What is something you are talented at?

I am talented at customising bags and making Jewellery. I also have a passion for photography and video editing. 

What is something you wish you were talented at?

Playing guitar

Describe yourself in a single sentence?

I am a shy person but I am slowly becoming more confident. 

What is your biggest accomplishment?

Graduating from college and having my family proud of me. I graduated with a Higher National Certificate in Administration and Information Technology. 

What app do you use most?

Live me , Twitter and Instagram 

What piece of technology can you not live without?

My laptop and I phone. 

Questions From Friends

Questions from Maleia

Would you rather go back 5 years in the past or 5 years into the future?

Ooooh this is a tough one to answer. But....... I would go back 5 years in the past. This is purely down to having done things I would have done differently. Also going back five years would mean I would have the most important person back in my life (yes my mum)! This is the main reason I would go back in time. So that we could create more memories and so that I could hug her and tell her everyday how much I am glad she is my mother. 

Most inspirational person in your life?

Another tough one to answer. But I have a lot of inspirational people in my life at this current moment in time. The majority of them who I have met through using various different social media outlets. So to answer this question I'd say everyone who I have communicated with through the various social media outlets I use have inspired me in various ways. From being able to open up to people when I've found it hard to let go of emotions etc. The main inspirational people in my life are Amber Tiana , Kalijah Wayne , Nelson Santos , Jalin Cortez, Alex Odon , Lee Brown, Maleia Dunn , Rockaboo, Jeanette Watts, Bobbi, Sonja-Leigh , Carman etc. These are just a few of the important and inspirational people that I have in my life . I thank my lucky stars for having these people come into my life when I didn't know I needed the extra morale support and guidance. 

Favourite quote you've heard?

This is an easy one to answer "If everyone did just a little bit of good everyday , then everyday would be a good day for everyone" Amber Tiana

What is the best lesson you've learned so far?

The best lesson I have learned so far, is no matter how hard you are on your self.  You are in control of your own happiness, goals and dreams. Also that life is too short to not chase any dreams, ambitions and/or goals. If you have a passion for something then you should give it your all and keep progressing. 

What's the best piece of advice you've gotten and who was it from? 

I get so much advice from various people that I have communicated with through the social media platforms that I use. I'd say that the best piece of advice I've got is from Kalijah Wayne. He told me that i should always tell myself how amazing I am and how amazing life is. As I am very loved by the people I have in my life. 

Favourite genre of music?

I like all genres of music . This is inclusive of pop, country, rnb, soul, gospel etc. 

Favourite food?

I like so many different foods , so to just pick one is already hard enough. But......... I love me some Italian food. Garlic bread, Pasta and Pizza are my favourite types of Italian food. 

Favourite colour?

it's a tough choice but I'm going to say purple. 

Favourite movie?

I have watched so many movies over the years. But I'd say that Sister Act 2 Back In The Habit is my favourite movie. 

So I think I am going to end this blog post here as I usually ramble on and often repeat myself. So I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for reading through this blog post. Hopefully you know a little bit more about me.

Much Love

Sandra 

My Life with Coeliac Disease

Welcome Back !👋👋

First of all , I want to say hello to all my readers who have been waiting for a new blog post for a while.  An today is the day I bring you new content after hitting a writing block for a while and not really knowing what to write about.  So, I am back and I'm hoping to get into a blogging schedule where I will have a couple of posts up a week. 

So , as the title states this blog post is going to be about me and my life with the Coeliac Disease. 

You might be reading this thinking what is Coeliac Disease , well let me answer that for you, in this blog post ! 

I was diagnosed with Coeliac disease when I was in hospital for something very serious. I was sent for a biopsy. It took a while to get these results back. But once I had them back once I was home from the hospital and after a few months. I was made aware I had Coeliac disease. 


So since being diagnosed over 3 years ago , I have had to switch up my eating habits. To eating foods which contain the following cereals.  I have got good at making various different dishes that I know I can eat without the fear of being glutened.  So with the foods I eat , I am now careful to make sure that they are safe for me to eat. This also includes takeaway food and eating out at restaurants for special occasions. 

What is Coeliac Disease ? 

Coeliac Disease is an auto immune condition It is a very common digestive condition. Coeliac disease is where the small intestine  starts go inflamed and it stops being able to absorb the nutrients from food. 

Coeliac disease can come with a range of symptoms which are inclusive of diarrhoea, bloating and abdominal pain. 

Coeliac disease is caused by a reaction to gluten , which is a dietary protein which can be found in three types of cereals . These are barley, rye and wheat. 

Gluten is found in any food that contains the above cereals. this is inclusive of pasts , cakes , bread , sauces , breakfast cereals etc. Also , most beers are made from barley.

Symptoms of Coeliac Disease

The consumption of food containing gluten can trigger many of the following gut related symptoms . 
 Which are inclusive of the following:

Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Bloating 

Also coeliac disease can cause more general symptoms, these are inclusive of the following:

Fatigue
an itchy rash
fertility problems 
nerve damage 
unexpected weight loss

Causes of Coeliac Disease 

Coeliac disease is a condition that it falls in to the category of an autoimmune one. This is the process where the immune system , the human body's natural defence mechanism against infection , attacks it's healthy tissue mistakenly. 

The immune system mistakes various different substances found with in the gluten of many foods as a threat to the body and it attacks them.  This damages the surface of the small intestines, which then disrupts the human body's ability to absorb the nutrients from the food.  It is not clear  what cause the body's immune system to do this. But it is a mix of a combination of genetics and the environment that appear to play a detrimental part,.

Coeliac disease is not an allergy or an intolerance of gluten. 

At current moment their is no  cure for coeliac disease. Switching to a gluten-free lifestyle will help to control the symptoms. It will also help to prevent and consequences of the condition which can be long term.  Even if symptoms are not existent or are of the mild nature , changing you're eating habits is still recommended. As if you continue to consume gluten it can lead to serious complications. It is imperative that you make sure you're gluten free lifestyle is as healthy and balanced as possible.  Over the past few years their has been an influx of gluten free products that are readily available in many stores and also on prescription. 

"Coeliac disease is a very common autoimmune condition that affects approximately 1 in ever 100 people in the UK"

Their is a lot of readily available information on Coeliac disease, I hope by reading this short post, you have gained some knowledge into Coeliac Disease and the symptoms it has .

If you enjoyed reading this post please leave a comment , don't forget to share this with anyone who you think could benefit from reading this. Also if you  have any questions , feel free to leave them in the comments box and I will answer them in a You Tube video. 

Many Thanks 

Sandra 

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Katja Glieson

Hey Hey Readers!

I am back with a new blog eventually.  Yes I know it has been a while but I've been doing research and following up on a few ideas , so I can bring you all something different, rather than sticking to the same sort of posts.

Thank you for continuing along on this journey with me. Hopefully , you all continue to follow my blog and the content I am going to bring you all throughout 2017.

So without further or do , it's time to get into this post.

So this blog post is on an amazing Australian singer who I have been following on various social medias for over a year .  The name which I know will be a household name one day is Katja Glieson. 

I hear you ask who is Katja Glieson . Well that is where I come in , so sit bit with a cup of tea and take the weight off your feet. 

Who is Katja Glieson ?

Katja Glieson is an unsigned Australian recording artist who moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. 

Where it all began? 

Katja was born in Melbourne , Australia . The talented Austrailian born singer made a very difficult decision to leave her home town and her family and friends to go and start a new adventure , an adventure which would be her music career.  Katja had to work very hard to get to her goal of moving to Los Angeles in order to embark on her music career. Katja saw her self having to work a couple of jobs and save everything she made so she could make the move to the land of opportunity (Los Angeles). 

Katja Gigs/Performances

Katja has had the opportunity to play on many mainstages across a wide variety of shows which include the following:

LA Pride (2014)

OC Pride (2014)

Captial Pride (2014)

Katja Fanmily Name

The online fanmily name that Katja fans go by is Katajor . The fanmily is getting bigger and bigger with every you tube video release or with every live.me broadcast.  

Katja is very active across her social media accounts which are listed below :

Live.me 

 Katja

Twitter 

https://twitter.com/katjaglieson

Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/katjamusic

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/KatjaGlieson

https://www.youtube.com/KatjaGliesonVLOGS

Instagram

http://www.instagram.com/KatjaGlieson

Website

http://www.katjaglieson.com/

To conclude this blog , I want to say that since finding Katja on twitter.  She has been a very strong influencer on me as she is loving and caring towards each of her supporters.  Being a Katajor is like having one big fanmily of brothers and sisters from all over the world. An  being united with the music from one person has the strength and longevity to form friendships from oceans wide and a far. I am so proud of the things Katja has achieved thus far. I am extremely looking forward to seeing what 2017 has install for Katja and her ever growing army of Katajors.  

Thank you for reading this blog entry on Katja Glieson. I do hope that after reading you will give a follow or suscribe to the links to her social medias above .  I also hope that you say a hello and say that you are a new supporter. As , I know you will be welcomed with open arms to a family that is growing and evolving. 

Much Love Until Next Time

Sandra

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Welcome to My New Blog

Hey Hey Readers !!!!!!

My first blog post on my new Blog .  I'm very excited to have moved to Blogger from using Wordpress .  As I have heard amazing things about Blogger. So Im happy I have made the change. 

So here's the low down. I am going to aim to post at leats one blog post a week and I'm also going to aim for a you tube video to go out with the blog posts as well. Yup a double whamy of Miss Sandraness cause why not.  I belive that 2017 is the year for my voice to be heard.  wether it be through my you tube videos or through my blog posts. 

I will be covering many subject areas in both my blogs and you tube videos.  I am always open to suggestions.  So if you have a suggestion make sure to leave it in the comments below and if I use your idea I will giv you credit if I use that idea. 

On my blog you will find everything from product reviews , to handy hints and tips , my favourite things to cook and bake , my favourite past times etc.  I have a lot planned for this blog so buckle up and come along on this new exciting chapter I am about to embark on. 

Lastly here is where you can follow me on social media:

Snapchat - sandra_2506

For Videos , come by my channel below 

Youtube - www.youtube.com/user/sandrarobertson2506

Many Thanks 

Sandra 

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