I was having a particularly hard day so I texted my best friend ... "I'm struggling, and Mr has just called to say he will be late". She called and I answered even though it was crazy bedtime here, the worst time for a chat. "I can't talk, it's crazy", I said and she replied, "you've … Continue reading everyday cheerleaders
on flowers, chocolate and love
It is Valentine’s Day. The world is coloured pink and red, and people are celebrating their love everywhere with flowers and chocolates and heartfelt cards. Now I love flowers, cards and chocolate as much as the next girl, but I have been wondering, is this what love looks like? Recently, I went to a photo … Continue reading on flowers, chocolate and love
the illusion of poise
I got a text from my friend yesterday and it said "I am not handling life gracefully", and I thought "me either". Then I started thinking, what exactly is it in us that says we have to handle life gracefully? Where did this illusion that we should sail through life with poise and grace, and … Continue reading the illusion of poise