For many living in Australia, you may not understand this Aussie Mothers plea, whether it is because you don’t understand what I and many others are trying to say or whether your head is maybe a little too deep in the sand right now. It is a terrible predicament the world is in with (almost) […]
An Aussie Mothers Plea to her homeland! Read More »
Is there a right way or wrong way to mourn? Are the cultural rituals around death for some countries an easier way to grieve? Or is there no right or wrong answer? I have always been scared of death, not my own (which is rather weird, I know) but more about the people around me
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Can you really teach an old dog new tricks? I have always been one to try new things, meet new people and start new hobbies. But why do some things not only push you out of your comfort zone but also make you start to second guess whether we should be doing it at all?
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As I sit here and write this post, it is International Women’s day! A day in which we celebrate women. I am sure you have heard many quotes and in particular the quote “Here is to strong women – May we know them, may we be them and may we raise them.” So what does
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Back in 2017, I wrote a blog post, and a lot has happened since then. I love reading old Journal entries like this one and realizing how much has happened in such a little space of time. I often read, analyze and then appreciate where I am in my journey, but there is something even
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What is it about that friendship that no matter where you are in the world or where you are in your life’s timeline, you have that special friendship that never ends? Well, that is your forever friend. I often thank my lucky stars that I have found these friendships around the world. The type that
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I have tried to start this letter a million times, figuring out the right words to use when my heart is both bursting with pride and torn in two. I’m not sure if writing this at my most vulnerable is the right thing to do, but I will give it a shot anyway. As a
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I have spent the past two months in Australia, gave myself two months off and for a good reason. I wanted to be fully present with my family and especially the kids because I have no idea when I might see them again. That is a pretty scary thought as a mother or any parent.
Why is letting go so difficult? Read More »
When your children are little, life revolves around them! Their activities, their school, their sport, their friends, their lives. Nobody tells you that one day, when you least expect it, they grow up and their life becomes their own. Sure! Sure! We all know that they will eventually grow up, but it comes around so
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Wow! What a roller coaster the past two weeks have been. From no flights one minute to having to be packed and ready to leave in 24 hours the next. I had almost given up on the fact that we would be able to spend Christmas with the kids, knowing so many other Aussies are
What is 14 days Mandatory Hotel Quarantine in Australia like? Read More »
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