This is a current snapshot of my life. I have always enjoyed writing and have hundreds of small notebooks cluttering up the house, so in April 2013 I felt that the obvious solution was to start a blog.
Since then, Suzie Speaks has grown beyond all expectations. I love the people and the community and I’m not being melodramatic when I say it has been the best form of therapy I have ever had. It has changed my life in ways I never could have imagined and I was able to leave my job and work as a blogger and Social Media Manager full-time.
My posts reflect my mood and experiences and cover topics ranging from books, film, thoughts, daily life, teaching, friendship, relationships, things I find amusing, my adventures around my beloved city of Birmingham and my travel experiences. I blog about my life, my loves, my family and friends.
I’m a thirty – seven year old former teacher from England. I live with The Bloke – my fiance (and a very patient man) who has been my partner-in-crime for a very long time… and our elderly cat. I am in the process of changing my life and becoming self-employed and I am gradually figuring out what I should be doing with my time.
There are several pages that you may find interesting and can be found in the menu.
Blogging Tips: While I have only been in the blogosphere for a few years (yes, I’m using that word), I have included a few hints and tips that I have learned that may be useful. You’ll be able to find posts on everything from increasing your traffic, comments and likes, to self-censorship, recycling content and using social media groups.
Birmingham Reviews: An overview of places, restaurants, cocktail bars and experiences in my adopted city!
Social Media Management: A break down of my Social Media Management options for bloggers who need a social media boost!
Sponsorship: Want to sponsor Suzie Speaks? There are several different packages you can purchase, from monthly sponsorship, ‘Blog of the Day’ and hosting blog parties.
You can also find me on various social media accounts:
Twitter and Tumblr: @suzie81blog
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/suzie81speaks
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/suzie81speaks
Instagram: http://www.pinterest.com/suzie81speaks
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Thanks for visiting and liking my post “Blogked.” I enjoyed reading many of your posts. Time to go back and “like” them!…
Thank you very much! Hope you enjoy!
Thanks, Suzie. That’s good to know.
Thanks for visiting my site and liking my post, I look forward to reading more of yours and getting to know you.
Thank you! You’re welcome any time!
Glad you liked my art blog. Great to get feedback.
I do like it, I’ll certainly be visiting again soon!
Thanks for the like on my post Barnacles Below!
You’re very welcome!
Hello Suzie 🙂
My BFF is from England too.
Thanks for liking my friendship post 🙂
You’re welcome! I really enjoyed reading it!
Thankyou for liking my post! I read some of your stuff, its awesome! 🙂
Thank you very much!
Hi Suzi. Thanks for stopping by and liking my blog post “Relapse’. I enjoyed reading many of your post as well. I hope you and your Aden last a lifetime. Btw, what is the signifcance of the number 81 in your blog. My 86 is for my favorite American football player.
Hi there! The 81 stands for the year I was born. Thanks so much for your comment!
Hello, suzi81. Thank you for visiting. My favourite word at the moment is a word I never heard of until last week – nomophobic. It’s a good word for today :o) What do you teach?
Hi there! I’m a music teacher… Great word, but what does it mean?
nomophobia – the fear of being without a mobile phone or being out of mobile phone contact.
Yes, I’m definitely suffering from that…
Thank you for the follow..
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I like your attitude to your blog. There’s no reason to stick to one thing. Happy blogging! 🙂
Thanks! You too!
Thanks for visiting my blog. The first paragraph on your “About” post would apply to me equally.
Good luck with your blog. Isn’t the internet great in bringing together people who would otherwise never meet..
Absolutely! I’ve not been blogging for very long but I’ve certainly met some inspiring people!
Uhg! No subscribe link on your sidebar! 😦
Apologies, I’ve not been doing this very long. I’ll look into it…
Thank you for visiting and liking my post! Your blog is interesting. I’m a student and as Japanese I can imagine how hard being a teacher is! Good luck 😉
Hi Suzi – thanks for visiting my blog! you have some great snapshots here 🙂
You’re very welcome! Thanks for your comment!
Hi. Thanks for the visit and liking my blog.
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for the follow! Secretly envious that you’ve seen Bon Jovi! 🙂
Thanks for your comment! Why secretly? 😉
Just popped in to thank you for the ‘like’ on my recent post Friendships – Forever the Revolving Door…
Congratulations, suzie81!
I have nominated your blog for the Super Sweet Blogger Award.
More about this nomination is at
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!
Well deserved 🙂
Suzie, the most important thing I read above was that you like your life and job. That alone will help guide you a level of success. Good luck in the oncoming years. Take care, Bill — btw thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my recent post.
Thank you! What a lovely comment! Have a lovely weekend…
Thanks for the visit and follow!
thank you for stopping by and liking my post. 😀
Thank you for liking my little instant poem, I was responding to remark and it just tumbled out. There are others on my blog, some a little more thought out, but simple is good too. Nice visiting you.
Hi Suzie, thanks for visiting my beyondthehourglassbridge blog. Glad you liked it!
Hi Suzie, thanks for coming buy my blog and hitting the like button, greatly appreciated 🙂
Thanks for liking my blog post! I’m looking at yours now!
Hi Suzie! Thank you for the Like on my blog for 25 Ways to Center Yourself. I am following your blog too. I like your randomness and introspection. That’s what mine is about too. Just being me. I’ll be reading…
Thanks for visiting my first blog ever! I hope to get tutorials stbarted next week.
Thanks for visiting and liking my blog. Wish you the best!
Hi Suzie……I wanted to give you the Loyal Reader Award, thank you so much for visiting my blog!!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
You’re welcome!!!! you deserve it….Hope you have a great day!!
Thank you for visiting and liking my blog!
You’re very welcome!
Susie, I have decided to follow you for a bit, just to see where you go. Please take care, and have a wonderful day. Bill
Thank you very much! You’re welcome to stay as long as you like!
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for stopping by. I’ll be sure to pop in and visit you this evening barring catastrophic hardware failure! Have a great day!
~ Joshua Nye
I’ve nominated you for the Shine On Award!
Thanks very much! I really appreciate it!
lol…what can i say suzie…”thankyou for liking my blog -xxxxxxxx” seems a cliche now…!!!
but,indeed your efforts ,of injecting confidence into new bloggers is really commendable,and something ,which i think is unique,and rare.
It’s good to see that He still makes such gracious people.
Cheers…!!!
Thanks for visiting and liking my blog and, by so doing, introducing me to yours — a wonderful way to share your passions and interests!
Thanks for visiting What planet are YOU from and liking my blog. I’ll come back and visit yours often. Looks like good stuff.
Love it! Your blog is just like mine–whatever I feel like at the time. We rock! You just acquired a new follower and I hope you’ll follow me back 🙂
Hi Suzie! Looking forward to having a look around your blog… I like that you write on all sorts! Keeps us guessing lol!
thank you for taking the time to read my blog post, appreciate the like as well 🙂
Hello hello! I love your blog and have nominated you for the super sweet blogger award. ❤
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Thanks for liking my post Disease of Secrets – Part 2, hope you had a chance to read Part 1? Love how you are able to write about all different subject matter and look forward to reading more of your posts…Happy Writing!
Thanks for dropping by:)
Thanks for dropping by to read my posts 🙂 I really enjoyed my time at your blog, you have so many breathtaking pictures 🙂 I do like cats!! I wish you a wonder day!
Thanks for visiting and liking my post 🙂 I hope your summer has been going well!
I am a forty –nine year old non-teacher from England who in a month will be fifty. I enjoy my job, I love my life and I know what I should be doing with my time after many years of finding out what I should not be doing! Thank you for the ‘like’ do you accept apples or is that not allowed now in the present climate. There is much to read here so I will find the time to return with my red pen. 🙂
Hi Suzie, thanks for liking my Sunday Showcase. I am so glad to find you, so following you I am. 🙂 I also adore the photo in your header. Since “Sunshine” is part of my blog name and tag, I always look for nice pictures like that! By the way, how did you find me? Glad you did! 🙂
I look through different categories and read different posts. I came across your blog through that. Thanks for your comment!
Thank you for liking my post today. It adds some kind of confidence to keep writing. I love your blog, it’s inspiring.
Thanks for visiting my blog!!!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for liking my post! I really love your blog. I’m going to follow you!