I wish on eyelashes. I don’t know when it started. Maybe my parents taught me the superstitious act. I can’t remember. But what I know for…
Right now, my thoughts are all about money; lots and lots and lots of money. Not in a materialistic way, but in a practical way.…
Remember how I told you that I submitted my first PhD application? And that I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t get accepted? Well, that…
Yesterday’s post seems to have created some interesting, and unexpected, feedback, so I thought I’d take the time to talk about it some more. It seems…
On a ramble through the English countryside this past weekend with my brother-in-law and cousin (also in-law), we came across a bit of the trail…
I’m not a big believer in predetermined destinies. I don’t believe that God has my entire life mapped out and that every little obstacle is…
On Wednesday, 6 February 2002, I was meant to go to St Andrews for the day. Only the friend I was meant to travel with was ill,…
When the New Year began, I wrote about my contemplation of giving into misery and hopelessness; of forgoing thoughts of joy and happiness. But, in the…
Yesterday I shared a big part of my soul by admitting that I fell so hard that I frightened myself. So today I thought I’d share…
The truth is, I fell. I fell really, really hard and I spiralled a bit. OK, maybe I spiralled a lot. It started last September…
I think that one of the things I struggle with is being happy with myself. For a million little reasons, I’ve always found it difficult…
I like to start each year with a bright, fresh outlook; with a renewed hope for joy and happiness. But I must admit that I…
If I am honest, I would have to say that 2012 has been a pretty unhappy year. I think it’s been even worse because I…
I managed to survive Christmas alone. I won’t lie and say that it was easy. In fact, it was so very hard. My broken heart…
I’ve decided to spend Christmas alone this year. I know that sounds silly to some people, but it seems like the right thing to do…
Way back in May, I had a failed attempt at re-entering the dating world – and that was after my ego had already been shattered! At the time,…
It would seem that I am being challenged on my visa journey this time around. And it is so very frustrating! As you may know,…
The day you’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Today is the day that I completed one of my life goals. Yes, today is the…
My visa expires in 49 days. My employer is working on getting sponsorship approval for me so that I can apply for a new visa,…
I’m working on a big step toward a happier future. Well, I’m working on several big steps at the moment, but there’s only one that’s…