Taking Responsibility For Energy

I saw this sign a while back and have decided to put it on the soft-board in front of my working space.                                                                                                                                                    Source: mommybabble.com via Aimee on Pinterest   There are a few more affirmations … [Read more...]

Too Hot To Handle!

I love spicy food - but sometimes I venture to bite into a chilli pepper that is just too hot for me - and then all hell breaks loose. I guess, I never learn. This month I decided that I liked writing and blogging so much that I'd venture to undertake the NaNoWriMo and NaBloPoMo together. They were just too hot to handle. All hell broke loose - in my head at least. I just couldn't keep up. What's more, I'm seriously behind in answering your lovely comments. (What else is new?) So I decided … [Read more...]

Jumping In

Jasmine jumps into swimming pool

I've been reflecting on my own behavior and temperament as I am prone to do. I think I learned something about myself today - but still have to analyse it some more.  However, I wanted to share it with you. The first time I entered a swimming pool was when I was about five years old. Did I jump in? No. I was pushed in by a well-meaning lady who thought I should learn to swim. I sank to the bottom of the pool. I had the presence of mind to sit on the floor of the pool holding my nose so that … [Read more...]

Virtual Strangers or Real Friends?

onlinefriends

A couple of months ago, Jane, a fellow blogger contacted me on Facebook telling me that she had seen an update on Twitter from Louisa, another blogger we both were connected to. The update seemed to suggest that Louisa was very upset with a situation at home and wondered if life was worth living.  Jane kept Louisa occupied with responses via Twitter, until Louisa stopped connecting abruptly. Jane then contacted me and told me about this and asked if I could contact Louisa via Facebook. … [Read more...]

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