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
Over the last few months my reading volume has increased dramatically, both for pleasure and because I am interested to find my own writing voice. For so long, I have wanted to tell our family’s story, but the want has not miraculously morphed into pages stuck between two covers for someone else to read. So, … More Why I read …
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
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
