It was that one day in September. Platters of glorious food carefully placed around the room by the incredible hostess. The gentle clink, clink as wine glasses were refilled and more beer was pulled from the fridge. Attention in the room suddenly shifted to the reason we had gathered, all eyes were on the TV. […]
Opening my mind, acting on a whim and finding my new guru
I have often discovered, when I am open-minded, in touch with my feelings and trusting my instincts, life has a way of tugging my hand and leading me right to where I need to be. Even more fascinating, is when life’s opportunities find me way before I even begin to search for them. I often […]
Warning signs a rewards and loyalty program is not effective for you…
I was steadfast, determined not budging an inch. My usual, easy-going attitude nowhere to be found. I began to shake, the perspiration beading on my forehead. I could feel the gaze of fourteen eyes burning into the back of my skull. I lifted my gaze, the queue was growing in size and frustration. Frustration with […]
The 6 things I learnt from a Photoaday Challenge
Late in June I decided to tackle this Photoaday Challenge. As I divulged in this post, it was on my list of quirky, adventurous, fun projects I like to dare myself with. In this photoaday challenge you are given a list of photo prompts, one for each day of the month. You then take a photo, […]
How I Learnt to Hold onto a Spark of Brilliance
I am faced with a weeny bit crazy and yet exciting challenge most days. Ideas, inspiration and creativity fleeting in and out of my mind. Teasing me with their goodness. Leaving me wanting more. Rapid sparks of brilliance. Musings that wander into my mind. Glorious pearls of wisdom raining over me. Then all too quickly […]
Strengthening Social Connections
Social and Emotional Connections are vital for our overall health and wellbeing. According to Maslow’s Hierachy of Needs after we have satisfied our Physiological needs (Food, water and air), and our Safety needs (shelter, money) our next greatest Human need is Love and Belongingness. Wow, once we are fed and watered and we have shelter […]
It’s not always Sunshine and Roses
At the risk of diluting any illusion of my life being all Sunshine and Roses I need to admit life too can be Rain Clouds and Twigs. It hit home yesterday when I was messing around in the kitchen. For a moment I was laughing, really laughing. Then it came WHOLLOP Eight year old Phoenix […]
