After recent events impacted heavily on my lifestyle, I decided it was time to revise my food intake. Many years of easy-to-buy food - i.e. hamburgers, yiros, salty hot chips, etc - I have finally accepted that home-made preparation and cooking is not only better for the body, it's less expensive! With help from ChatGPT,... Continue Reading →
25 Articles About Being a Parent, Partner, and Provider
These 25 articles are more than just entries in a blog – they’re footprints in the sand along the journey of my life up to this point, marking moments of love, loss, growth, and grit. Written across two decades, each piece captures the evolving story of what it means to be a parent, a partner,... Continue Reading →
When Life Throws Lemons, Keep Moving Forward
In case you hadn’t heard, I severely sprained my right wrist nearly four weeks ago. It wasn’t broken, but it might as well have been for how much it slowed me down. For the first two days, my wrist was in plaster to help reduce the swelling. After that, I wore a neoprene brace for... Continue Reading →
Reclaiming Time: Using AI to Enhance Life Balance
There’s something exhilarating about the age we’re living in. It’s not just about new technology or the ever-increasing speed of life - it’s about the possibilities. AI isn’t just another tool in my creative and business toolkit; it’s become a way to think differently, to step outside my usual patterns, and to explore new ways... Continue Reading →
My Fitness Goals (Yet Again) in 2025
Good morning! As we welcome 2025, I've decided it's time to properly address:~ rebuilding strength and mobility, plus improving stamina for my window cleaning,~ adjusting the belt-line after too much Xmas chocolate, and ~ enhancing overall wellbeing, one careful step at a time! How I Plan To Improve Myself Some of you may remember way... Continue Reading →
Mindful, But Not Sorry – Embracing My True Self
As I head into 2025, reflecting on a year full of ups and downs, I’ve learned some valuable lessons. Yet the most important one is this: Vulnerability isn’t about winning or losing – it’s about showing up, being authentic, and allowing yourself to truly be seen. That’s something I’ve come to appreciate, whether I’m volunteering... Continue Reading →
Making Meditation Part of My Life on New Year’s Day 2025
My 2024 has been a whirlwind - economically and health-wise. Between juggling my business and grappling with stubborn health niggles (thanks stress and depression!), I’ve been in a constant state of doing with barely a moment to just be. It’s no wonder the idea of meditation has been tugging at me. My Emotional Wheel So,... Continue Reading →
Embracing Imperfection & Unconditional Support
THE GREATEST GIFT: UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE Falling in love? There’s nothing like it - everything becomes brighter, more exciting. When you’re with someone special, life just feels… better. Unconditional love? That’s a whole other level! It frees you. Instead of trying to mold your partner into something they’re not, you’re able to focus on... Continue Reading →
Finding Peace and Clarity in this Noisy World
Lately, I’ve noticed a significant shift in the way I approach activities and conversations. Yes, finally, I’ve come to realise I’m not searching for a winning argument anymore: What I really crave is peace and clarity. Instead of getting lost in the negative and divisive chatter, I’ve started prioritising my mental well-being. It’s been a... Continue Reading →