I seem to have adopted a new way of reading where I will have collection of books on the go at any one time. I used to read one at a time, but of late I look to read what I feel like in the moment which has lead to me picking up and putting … More July’s reading and school holidays
22 May 2020 It was timely to read Mrs D’s post “Who am I now that I don’t drink?” on the Living sober blog today, https://livingsober.org.nz/who-am-i-now-that-i-dont-drink/. Today is my 2nd soberversary – two years since I last had a drink of any alcohol. I wrote about my one year soberversary on this blog and how … More Two years alcohol free and finding authenticity in being a non-drinker
This past week I was subjected to Black Friday (BF), a day of shopping madness, that became popular a few years ago here in New Zealand. I work in retail, and the store where I work did not have a Black Friday sale. It’s unusual to buck the trend and stick to your guns in … More Busy is over-rated
I have been reading “The Power of Meaning: Crafting a life that matters” by writer Emily Esfahani Smith and as I finished I thought that it must be in my top 10 books of all time. This is the 3rd time I have read it, and it does not fail to rekindle an emotional response … More The power of meaning: Crafting a life that matters
Fighting Freya's corner
Bullet journal spreads, my experiences of trying out a range of craft activities and lots of wellbeing tips to help you get the best from life.
Trying to ace sober living
Finding my contented self the sober way
Reflections of a Sussex Girl in the Peak District.
Understanding ourselves and the world we live in.
Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
