There is something about a fresh start! The blank page, canvas, day, month, year.... is just an opportunity for endless possibilities. I couldn't wait to reflect on the past year and look at the possibilities of this year. I had to tackle some clutter as mentioned in my previous post but I am now able... Continue Reading →

The title of this post is the title of a book written by Mary O' Malley that has inspired a lot of writing in my journal and changed my focus from fixing to learning and growing. My apologies for this long break, I thought I had it all planned (my posts, what I will be... Continue Reading →

It is this time of the year where giving is at the heart of every gathering and every places we go. On one side there is the commercialism of Christmas, the push to buy, promoting the idea of tons of presents under the Christmas tree. On the other side there is the true meaning of... Continue Reading →

Our first one on one "Board Meeting" My daughter's Year 6 Valedictory is coming up and she was thinking of what she is going to wear. She told me about her friends choosing clothes and while we were not concerned about this at all, we suddenly starting thinking about it more and more. At some... Continue Reading →

I spoke about accepting myself and my situation in my previous post but something I struggle with daily is accepting others' choices. I feel ashamed to admit this but it is the truth and I want to be at peace with this part of me as it affects my happiness and my family's happiness. My... Continue Reading →

I have been sick for about 2 weeks. I had to do an iron infusion and I experienced the side effects from day 1. At the start I was dizzy and felt so tired I couldn't keep my eyes open, then I had these terrible migraines, felt nauseous, constipated and my energy has been on... Continue Reading →

A couple of weeks ago, I took my daughter and her friend to ice-skate (something her friend suggested when we asked her where to go). I have never ice-skated in my life but my focus was on facilitating a good day out for the girls. When we reached there, I was trying to figure out... Continue Reading →

The past few months I've been busy learning and growing using my S.L.O.W D.O.W.N approach. My failures have allowed me to learn even more about myself. My fears and worries have been holding me back to get started on this creative journey through my blog, I've been waiting for the right time, the perfect post... Continue Reading →

December last year I became serious about creating change in my life in order to HEAL. I wanted to feel calm, at peace, confident and successful. I created a S.L.O.W D.O.W.N approach to my lifestyle. I decided to Spend quality time with myself Live in the moment Open my mind and heart  Wind down at night... Continue Reading →