From Carmela, to Eva and Cara

Dear Eva and Cara

One of the biggest things I can teach you is that you can do whatever you set your mind to and that good things will always happen when you persevere. If that wall you are trying to knock down doesn’t want to fall, find a way around it. The answer might not appear straight away but keep looking. Don’t give up, no matter how many times you fail, don’t be ‘out worked’.

Be strong confident individuals, life will be tough at times, it is your strength that will get you through those hard times. A missed opportunity just means there is another opportunity on the way. You will get knocked to the ground but don’t stay there. Learn and come back stronger.

Read lots, read everything. The single most powerful asset we have is our mind. If trained well it can create enormous wealth. Knowledge is power!

Dream big and pay attention to those dreams. Anything is possible if you use your imagination and do not allow fear to stop you. Have faith and courage to take risks, if you fail it doesn’t matter, you’ll learn from it but if you don’t try it’s a wasted opportunity.

Hold onto the power of confidence. I will always remind you of the inner strength you possess to be exactly who you want to be. Don’t waste precious time wishing you were someone else or caring what others do or say. Beauty lies in strength. Be strong and be kind.

Show your inner beauty through your actions, that’s all that matters. Know when to speak or act, always try to do the right thing and always make the effort.

Just carry on being you, at this age into adulthood and above all always be happy.

Love Mum

Carmela Joannou
Senior Graphic Designer & Founder of Close-Up Creations