I first heard this song on Rick Dees but I never paid it much attention till I heard: We're way too fly to partake in all this hate We out here vibin', we vibin', we vibin' Comin' out, even when it's rainin' down Can't stop now, can't stop, so shut your mouth It was specifically … Continue reading no tears left to cry by Ariana Grande
Month: November 2018
Modesty Is Overrated
I put up that post on Instagram on May 8 2015 and 3 ½ years later I still stand by it. As a society we are conditioned to believe that humility is a virtue. “Sit down. Be humble,” Kendrick Lamar tells us in the Grammy winning debut single off his fourth album. In some ways, … Continue reading Modesty Is Overrated
The Romance Of The Century
“Why am I not Meghan Markle?” is a thought that crosses my mind at least once a day. Dramatic, but also very true. On this day last year Meghan and Harry announced their engagement. Following the announcement they posed for photos in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace then sat down for an interview with … Continue reading The Romance Of The Century
Three Little Birds
On this day last year I ran my first half marathon and got my 11th tattoo. After the marathon I passed by the hospital to show my mum my medal. I then went home, had an Olivia Pope glass of wine and showered. Yes, in that order. I had not had any wine in November … Continue reading Three Little Birds
There’s Something About Seven
On this day last year my mum was admitted to ICU. Shit had hit the fan. It was the beginning of the end. Next month we will be marking one year without her. At the relatively young age of 30 I had to start learning to exist in a world the love of my life … Continue reading There’s Something About Seven
A Most Fucked Up Friday
On this day last year my mum was admitted to hospital for what would end up being her last hospital stay. Five years prior she had been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer the sunny afternoon of June 15 2012. It is one Friday I will never forget as our lives were changed immeasurably on … Continue reading A Most Fucked Up Friday
The Welcoming by Nora Roberts
Book 30/30!!! Feels so good to complete my 2018 reading challenge with a book by the most successful novelist on Planet Earth. My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews ** A guide to ratings ** 1 star – did not like it 2 stars – it was okay 3 stars – liked … Continue reading The Welcoming by Nora Roberts
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars View all my reviews ** A guide to ratings ** 1 star – did not like it 2 stars – it was okay 3 stars – liked it 4 stars – really liked it 5 stars – it was amazing
Logophile
I am a proud logophile. Google it. Words are my talent. I say that with confidence and ease. I know how to use words to hurt and to heal. I am not picky; big or small, I love them all. Whether I am reading, speaking or writing them, I just love how words interact with … Continue reading Logophile
Be Kind To Yourself
Today is World Kindness Day. Ellen usually signs off her show telling her viewers to be kind to one another. I do not need to reiterate the importance of that. What I would like to touch on today is one aspect of kindness that is easily overlooked. Being kind to yourself. Be gentle first with … Continue reading Be Kind To Yourself
Lwile the Leo 