Social media and I: it’s complicated and this is a cheesy title.

On our last family holiday I was happily perched on the couch one night with bubba sleeping soundly down the hallway and hubby beside me. I was doing what I always did - scrolling mindlessly through a social media feed on my phone - when I was suddenly confronted by a very disturbing post. I'm [...]

The art of not being seen

What is it that turns off the green light in our minds? I'm often struck by just how fast I can flick from being 'go go go' to 'no no no'. I'm not talking about hitting the wall or running out of puff or other such turns of phrase. I'm talking about the weird disempowered [...]

Here we go.

I'm a serial quitter. If I feel like I can't do something super dooper well I quietly push it to the side and start something else. No one will notice right? Well, maybe no one does but I've realised something - I do! I spend so much energy feeling guilty and bummed about not finishing [...]

Bloggers who inspire me: Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy)

Sometimes things just click. Honey and carrots, cold and cuddles, salt and caramel, Milo and Otis... Lately, I'm learning more about what or who I 'click' with. I've been an avid Youtube viewer and blog reader for many years now but I've always been very passive - just watching, not participating. Recently though, I've discovered [...]

5 reasons why I want to blog

1. I like writing It's true. I love to put pen to paper, fingers to keys and just blab on! Seeing my thoughts and feelings written out in words is truly satisfying. The challenge to find just the right ones is always a thrill and when anyone reads my words and likes them?... Well, my [...]