Author: crinamorpho

Hello, I am Crina Andreea, born in Romania, moved to London in 2018. I love working with vulnerable kids and their families. Focusing on education, parenting, mental health, wellbeing, and improving the lives of children living in poverty. Raised as a child in a disadvantaged family, this is what made me stronger in this unfair world. Sharing my experiences to encourage young people to believe in themselves is what I love doing.
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Merry Christmas!

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Some of us are celebrating the CHRISTMAS, but I want you and me to remember the meaning of Christmas. What are we celebrating, truly?
This year has been a challenging one. I think people prayed to God much more this year than in any other years. We are hating all that’s happening right now in the world. People have lost their family, friends, but much more the elderly are the ones that are suffering. I was watching a video about a lady that has lost her husband, she said ”we have been together for 70 years and he died in a homecare of Covid-19, so I couldn’t participate to the funeral, my heart is broken”.
She cried and cried. I felt so sorry for her.
This Christmas is going to be different, no doubt. All we have is the hope, faith that next year, we will celebrate together with our loved ones, we will give lots of hugs, kisses, and let our phone away while enjoying the family, friends.
Now, what happened on Christmas day?
JESUS was born, the one that saved us from hell, gave us eternal life. JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. Give him praise!
God bless you, all!

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First day of being a wife

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I got married yesterday, finally!

I am saying finally because we have been planning our wedding since January 2020, before knowing that Coronovirus will change our plans.

First, we planned for May 2020, then 1 st of December and God blessed us with the day 12.12.2020, our special day happened yesterday!

How is it to be a wife? Well, I do not know yet, but I can say it’s a blessing from God. I lived in the same house with Daniel since June 2019, we had our ups and downs, BUT now I am feeling revealed as I am finally A WIFE with documents!

Unfortunately, our families weren’t able to attend (COVID), but we can’t wait to have them in for our wedding party in MAY 2021 back in our home country, ROMANIA. We are thankful for our friend that attended the wedding yesterday.

My challenge now is to change all my documents as I have changed my surname… wish me luck!

  • We can’t wait to see what God has for our future!
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What is Black Friday, and why is it called Black?

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Each year we are inundated with offers, ads, and tha MALL is full, and nothing left behind, the shoppers goes crazy. Did you know that people died on their hunt to shop on BLACK FRIDAY?!

Originated in the USA, it has now been adopted by many countries, including UK, and of course, my home country, Romania.

What is BF?

Did you know that the term was initially associated with financial crisis, not sales shopping ( 24 September 1869)

The gold panic was caused by a conspiracy between 2 investors, FISK and GOULD. They formed the gold ring to corner the gold market and force up the price of that metal. The scandal took place during the Presidency of GRANT, whose policy was to sell gold in order to pay off the national debt, stabilize the dollar, and boost the economy. (Read more about the gold ring scandal).

Why is it called BF?

Well, there is an explanation that dates back to the 60’s when the Philadelphia Police Department named the phrase to describe the chaos made by the congestion of pedestrian, vehicle .

With all the shopping activity that takes place the Friday, after Thanksgiving, the day became one of the most profitable days of the year for the retailers and businesses. Now, the accountants use black colour to signify profit and red to indicate a loss, so there we have THE BLACK FRIDAY. A Christmas gift 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

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Fiecare copil contează

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Copiii sunt așa de inocenți, te iubesc fără prejudecări, îți zâmbesc în supermarket, pe strada, în parc.

Da, fiecare copil contează pentru mine, pentru noi, fără a ține cont de etnie, de familia de care aparține, dacă sunt bogați sau săraci, religia nu contează. Copilașii sunt prețioși în viața noastră.

Putem noi oare să judecăm un copil pe baza a ceea ce a făcut, sau ce crede familia sa?

Imaginează-ți cazul următor – Alex are 9 ani și provine dintr-o familie cu o stare financiară precară, merge la școală rareori, iar hainele lui mereu sunt murdare. Acum, ce face Doamna Profesoară? Din păcate în cele mai multe cazuri, nu o interesează, nu o deranjează că acel copil lipsește. Dar ce face asistentul social, practic stă la birou, înconjurat de documente. aEste un caz, în general, nu toții oamenii acționează la fel…

Cazul 2 – Maria are 7 ani, provine dintr-o familie bine-cunoscută din oraș, părinții au stare financiară destul de bună. Într-o zi nu apare la școală, de obicei Maria era acolo la ora 9, în prima bancă. Doamna profesoară sună părinții și se interesează de Maria. Cazuri diferite, acțiuni diferite.

De ce nu ne-am interesa de toții copii care lipsesc de la școală, sau care vin cu haine murdare? Pentru că unii oamenii judecă situația de bunăstare a familie, judecă copilu in funcție de FAMILIE!

Fiecare copil contează, niciodată nu vom știi cum un copil sărac v-a ajunge într-o funcție importantă, si sunt multe exemple. Doar da-ți o șansă unui copil și ve-ți vedea acel copil înflorind.

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PATIENCE, MY CHILD, PATIENCE

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What is patience according to the Bible?

All over the Bible there are stories of men and women experiencing trials and tribulations. Some grumbled against God because of lack of water (Exodus 15:24), others worshipped God in trials and adversity (Job 1:20), others cried out to God in despair (Psalm 18:6). According to Scripture, PATIENCE is a virtue and a fruit of the Spirit, a sign of someone who trusts in God. According to 1 Samuel “lack of patience can cause you to miss blessings.” 

1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

 Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

PSALM 7:7-9 7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. 8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. 9 For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.


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3 TIPS FOR CREATING A GINGERBREAD HOUSE WITH YOUR CHILDREN

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It is believed gingerbread was first baked in Europe at the end of the 11th century when returning crusaders brought back the custom of spicy bread from the Middle East.
Did you know that ginger has the property to preserve the bread?
I remember when I was around 14-15 I have done my first gingerbread house, it did not look like a house though and keep in mind I wasn’t 6, 7 or 10 years old, but I remember it was fun.
When you want to do the activity with your toddlers, keep in mind that it will be messy, so practically throw all your expectations out the window and just have fun with the little ones!
First tip: Provide, buy more candies, sweets than you plan to use, you know why right?
Well, the children try the candy first to be sure that is sweet, tasty or good enough to be attached to the house, one in their mouth one on the house… But make sure they do not exaggerate, or no sleep that night, their energy will go up.
Second tip: Have the recipe, the making in your mind already as children lose their patience easy and quick, so to have their attention, the adult must know what’s next.
Third tip: Be prepared for the mess afterwards. It gets messy doing the gingerbread, especially if you work with more than 2 children, depending on their age band you can require and receive help with tidying up.

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What I am thankful for (during COVID-19)

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The Pandemic have changed the vision of our daily life, came like a hurricane to destroy everything.

During this difficult times, some us lost something, someone we loved. We learnt to appreciate the life more, and the little tibgs in our life.

So i am Going to make a list of what I am thankful for during these difficult times

  1. That I have a roof under my head
  2. I have a person to talk to, rely on, share my thoughts to
  3. I have resources to buy my food
  4. Happy to have devices that keeps me busy, connected with other people
  5. I kept my job, so I have an income.
  6. I know GOD, and I am trusting HIS plan, I know HE loves me and take cares of my needs.

And many other things which I probably do not remeber now, but I am grateful for all I shared with you, today.

What are you grateful for?

Help me raise funds for poor children A Christmas gift 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

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TODDLERS

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From 12 months to 2 years you have a toddler now.

Developmental milestones are behaviours, physical skills, communication skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop. Crawling, wahing, walking are all considered milestones.

As the child grows between 1-2 years old they will start to learn social skills through play, copying others.

Their cognitive and language development will grow quickly asa they absorb more and more from the world around them.

Emotional development

-seeks comfort when upset, afraid

-Assists another child when in distress by giving hugs, patting, giving the dummy, bottle, or so on.

May lose contron of self when tired or frustred (tantrums).

Activities to do with your toddler

  • Sensory play with jelly
  • Read them
  • We are going on a bear hunt( see the book)
  • Sensory play with sand
  • Cooking/Baking
  • Playdough
  • Painting
  • Pretend Play
  • Singing Nursery Rhymes
  • Garden time/ Gardening
  • Set up some soft blocks – Physical dev.
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9 NOVEMBER 1960 -Senator John F Kennedy wins the election for the president of the United States

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In the last couple of days, we all ( including my Grandma from a village in Romania) checked the news every hour to find out which is the winner TRUMP OR BIDEN?
Why so curious, interested?
I am wondering if Americans watched the news when IOHANNIS was elected?
I imagine a person in his/her sixties from Florida with the eyes on the news ready to find out, well it’s kind of funny!
We all know that BIDEN is the new President of the USA (2020)
60 years ago John F Kennedy was elected as the President of the USA, 35th President of the United States.
Unfortunately, we all know how JFK was assassinated, there are a lot of theories about his assassinations which you can read more about it.
One comment I found about JFK ”I wonder if Kennedy was born with that charisma he had, I’ve always wondered if his vanity got him killed. Still one of our greatest presidents” Q.K
I think all Presidents have their strategies, plans, secrets, and also o private, personal life which is known only by few.

Let’s be human and kind one to each other! A Christmas gift 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

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Educația- cheia succesului?

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”Un om educat se deosebeste de un om needucat, asa cum un om viu se deosebeste de un om mort”. Aristotel

Copiii au nevoie de educație, dar mai ales de îndrumare, sfaturi și încurajare.

Dacă educația este cheia succesului, ce facem cu acei copii care nu pot accesa educația, sau mai bine zis cei care nu dau pe la școala, abandonează timpuriu educația din diverse motive, am cunoscut copii care voiau să meargă la școală dar părinții nu-i trimiteau.

Cred că educația pe care o ai te poate ajuta mult în viața, experimentez asta in fiecare zi. Am avut parte de părinții conștiincioși, care puneau preț pe educație, asta până când am avut eu 8-9 ani, de atunci lucrurile au început să i-a o întorsătura nu prea indicată, un tată bețiv și o mamă nepăsătoare= dă-o încolo de educație! Practic, eu am ales să continui mersul la școală deoarece îmi plăceau mult unele materii (engleza, biologie, geografie). Practic unii părinți arunca aceea cheie în adâncul Mării.

Unii oameni au avut succes și fără a avea diploma de licența, master, doctorat. Dar ceea ce nu ne zic ei, este faptul că au avut o familie, un prieten, o cunoștința care i-a susținut, au lucrat mult și cu resurse puse la dispoziție. Cel mai bun exemplu este Bill Gates, dar el a avut norocul de a fi American, nu Român.

Cred cu tărie în educație, îmi doresc mult ca acei copii care trăiesc în sărăcie să aibă acces la resurse, să continuie școala și după 8 clase.

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Help me raise funds for poor children

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At the end of each year, I raise funds for poor children, since 2017 I have focused on Christmas time as it’s the period when the family is supposed to get together around a table and celebrate the meaning of Christmas.

Well, for some children is not like that, they simply have no food, the parents are absent and no one is there to cook for them.

Some families are living in poverty, not enough money to buy food, presents and so on. That’s why, I am trying with your help to raise some funds so we can make bundles of food, gifts for kids and then send it to them.

96 more days until Christmas…

Together we can change their day, make them smile 🙂

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