Life lessons learned out of a backpack

I kicked off to NZ in January, with a backpack and no plans. This trip had been my light at the end of the tunnel after the mongrel of a year that was 2013. I kept a bit of a journal, and I decided to write down any life lessons, that were confirmed or learnt along the […]

absinthe. absence. abstinence.

365. The number of days I have just committed to abstaining from alcohol. There will be no cool beers on the beach this summer, no cheeky cocktails with the girls and no shots on a big night out. Liquid courage.  Legless.  Hangover.  Regret.  Costly.  Escape. Excuse.  Health.  …a few of the reasons this came about. […]

Finding self.

SINGLE. A word I never imagined I would use to describe myself again. I was all lined up to get married, have kids and live happily ever after in our new house. Well, in my mind anyway. Yet here I am, sitting in the middle of my half empty new rental, alone.  Without going into […]

A way with words

If you’re on facebook or instagram, here’s one man you should definitely be following. I introduce you to  Tyler Knott Gregson. A photographer, poet and artist. His way with words is like an arrow, that when released, strikes perfectly in the very heart of your soul. Here are some arrows that struck me this week. “The rain will […]

Afternoon catch-up :)

This week has been a bit chaotic, leaving me one big, flustered, and unproductive mess. After some much appreciated guidance and wisdom from friends, family and my naturopath, I am back on track! It is so important to have people in your life, who can pick you up and set you back on the path. Here’s a bit of […]

Happier now + a Giveaway

So I’m a little behind schedule, but I have finally finished my first book, The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin.  Because I want to share the happiness love with you, I will be giving away a copy of the book! (See end of post for details). To give a quick review without giving too much away, […]