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My Thoughts: When a blogger doesn't blog anymore...

Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
My Thoughts: When a blogger doesn't blog anymore...
Some words trying to explain why I stopped blogging, and why that's a good thing. Read more
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A Diary of Motherhood: Year One, Week Five

Sunday, August 28th, 2016
A Diary of Motherhood: Year One, Week Five
This week's motherhood diary entry is indeed more about the mother than the baby. And sometimes that's okay. Read more
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My Writing (and Publishing) Goals for 2016

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
My Writing (and Publishing) Goals for 2016
The books I want to write and the books I want to publish in 2016. And no, it's not the same list! Read more
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New Year, New Directions: A Blog About Travel, Writing... and Motherhood

Tuesday, January 5th, 2016
New Year, New Directions: A Blog About Travel, Writing... and Motherhood
A new year, a new direction (or two) for the blog and absolutely no resolutions. Read on to find out why. Read more
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Life in Amsterdam: Our Reasons for Living in Amsterdam

Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
Life in Amsterdam: Our Reasons for Living in Amsterdam
A brief(ish) overview of the reasons my Australian partner and I love our life in Amsterdam with our young son, because we get asked this question A LOT. Read more
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Baby Bird is Coming: I'll be back soon...

Sunday, July 12th, 2015
Baby Bird is Coming: I'll be back soon...
I'm taking a break from regularly updating the blog for a few weeks as I prepare for and recover from having my first baby! Hope to be back soon! Read more
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My Thoughts: The Things Pregnancy Has Taught Me About Life

Monday, June 29th, 2015
My Thoughts: The Things Pregnancy Has Taught Me About Life
Ten life lessons that pregnancy has helped me learn…. and most of them have nothing to do with actually having a baby. Read more
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Moments of Happiness in May 2015

Thursday, June 11th, 2015
Moments of Happiness in May 2015
The places, people, music, sights, sounds and food that made me happy in May 2015, including the big reveal about whether Baby Bird is a boy or a girl… read more
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My Thoughts: On Pregnancy, Anxiety & How To De-Stress in Under Five Minutes

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
My Thoughts: On Pregnancy, Anxiety & How To De-Stress in Under Five Minutes
Over the last year I've experienced an increase in anxiety and have become a little bit more prone to stress. As part of my attempts to tackle this, I've learned a few really easy, quick and simple ways to reduce stress and feel better about dealing with anxiety. Read more
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Moments of Happiness in April 2015

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015
Moments of Happiness in April 2015
The things that made me happy in April 2015 featuring a visit to the UK, my little nephew and how I'm dealing with anxieties and fears about becoming a mum. And cakes. Of course. Read more
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Moments of Happiness in March 2015

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015
Moments of Happiness in March 2015
A list of things that made me happy in March 2015 including lovely weekends in Amsterdam and a babymoon in Thailand. Read more
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My Thoughts: Three Years as a Freelancer - Twelve Lessons Learned

Monday, March 23rd, 2015
My Thoughts: Three Years as a Freelancer - Twelve Lessons Learned
Over three years ago I left full-time employment and began a new career as a freelance copywriter in order to travel long-terms and pursue my love of writing. I've learnt a lot since then and made a lot of mistakes, so here's a rundown of the lessons I've learned and all the things I wish I'd known as a beginner freelancer. Read more
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Moments of Happiness in February 2015

Monday, March 9th, 2015
Moments of Happiness in February 2015
A collection of things and events that made me happy in February 2015, from moving house to eating cake. (P.S. There will always be eating cake.) read more
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