May 25, 2016 | Speaking My Mind
it has been 4 years since I started turning my computer off at 7 p.m. When I first wrote about turning off my computer, my motivation was to spend more time with my family. Add to that I was exhausted and in need of some necessary me-time of an evening, these two...
Oct 21, 2015 | live laugh love, Speaking My Mind
you know how sometimes when you need it most, the universe leaves you a trail of breadcrumbs In mid-August, I took a week off from my paid job. I was tired. I wasn’t happy. and I was really wondering what the hell to do with my life I hadn’t been entirely...
Apr 15, 2015 | live laugh love, Speaking My Mind
I’m guilty of checking my email multiple times a day. I’m waiting for a reply from someone. Wondering if anything new has hit the inbox. But it might be urgent. I really should be doing something else, but I don’t want to, so I’ll check my...
Mar 4, 2015 | Speaking My Mind
Let me preface this post with this statement: this post is based on my personal opinion and experience. I am in no way advocating pro- or anti-vaccination, and respect the choices that parents make when it comes time to vaccinate their children. This is a post that...
Jul 30, 2014 | Speaking My Mind
i’ve been dreaming about quitting my day job for years Of making a living – a real living – from creating beautiful jewellery and photographs… In the reality of my world though, a day job is the only way to go. Two kids, a loan, a fondness for...
Mar 4, 2012 | Speaking My Mind
I subscribe to Danielle LaPorte’s ‘Daily Truth Bomb’ – a little snippet of goodness to get you thinking. And this one really did… Habits can break you. Now I pride myself on habits. Well, maybe not so much habits as routine....
