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Japan sunset 2014
Hi there! Did you know I was in Japan?  I was!  I had three beautiful weeks travelling around some of the most gorgeous scenery I’d ever seen, eating my weight in udon noodles and developing a new-found appreciation for Japanese oolong tea. It was bliss, the ultimate rejuvenation for the soul, and the perfect timing to kick-start some healthy creative juices before the silly season kicks in. To be honest, I found it completely cleansing. In the beginning I found myself with so much more free time on my hands than I’d been used to and I didn’t know what to do with myself. But then I found my groove. My mind fluttered to life and I put pen to pager in a big way. And it felt good to get the writing flowing again. Of course now that I’m home – hello post holiday funk. Ho Hum.

But I wanted to pop in and say hi. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes at the moment. I’ve been focusing on building connections. In addition to the new Nanny Industry Spotlight column on the blog, I’ve been opening up dialogues on the topic of being a nanny with key players in this industry. Plus, you might have noticed already – there’s been a few articles published that were written for other nanny agencies and magazines. I’m doing this because I’m intent on contributing to the international nanny industry. Why? Because I believe we need to see some growth. I believe that nannies could benefit from connections. From better information. From access to better resources. And I know they could benefit from better support systems. I thought, you know what, you can do something about this. “You can actively do something to make a difference.” So you know what I did? I started working away at things to make a difference. I’m still gathering all of my ducks, but I can tell you it’s exciting times. We here at NANNY SHECANDO are almost ready for the launch of an exciting new project. If you’re a nanny, baby sitter, agency, or nanny employer – you’re going to want to bookmark this one.

“You can actively do something to make a difference.” So you know what? I started.

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November 9, 2014 By Hope @ Nanny Shecando Filed Under: Nanny Life

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  1. Seana - Sydney, Kids, Food + Travel says

    November 21, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    Look forward to hearing your plans. I agree that more support and professional is a great move ahead for nannies.
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  2. Mums Take Five says

    November 11, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    So looking forward to the big planned secret! You have such an informative site! Thanks for sharing. I’ve pinned this for later!
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  3. Norah Colvin says

    November 10, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    I’ve been off the circuit for a little bit so I can see big changes here on your blog. It looks and sounds exciting. I’m looking forward to catching up on what I’ve missed. I wish you much success! 🙂
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    • Hope says

      November 12, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks Norah. Yep the days just keep getting busier don’t they! Heading over to catch up on your site soon too. Thanks for commenting.
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  4. Laura Douglas says

    November 10, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Sounds like you’re feeling really inspired – and refreshed – after your holiday! I bet it was incredible x
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    • Hope says

      November 12, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks Laura. Yep I think that’s the best part about holidays – the disconnecting to be able to reconnect better afterwards. x
      Hope recently posted…Why You Should Read Aloud To Your ChildMy Profile

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  5. Jody at Six Little Hearts says

    November 10, 2014 at 4:32 am

    i saw some of your holiday images and I must say, I was envious! Japan is on the must do one day list.
    Congratulations on the writing gigs! You will go far. X
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    • Hope says

      November 12, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Japan was seriously a pretty spectacular place, make sure you get there one day! xx
      Hope recently posted…Why You Should Read Aloud To Your ChildMy Profile

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