A Life lived and living
If one of my silly stories can benefit just one person – it’s already more than I can ask for
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That Double Standard
I was late to work this morning. Not late, late – I still clocked in at exactly 05:30 (which is well ahead of my 07:00 WSR), but it was 20 minutes later than what I prefer. The reason? I simply couldn’t decide what to wear today. Sounds frivolous, I know. But on Mondays to Wednesdays,
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That Fragile Ego
I have learned from a very young age, that if you ask a direct question – most people will answer you. Last week, after I (again) broke my brain trying to understand why I had to cater for the fragile male ego at work. I asked my dad directly – and he simply answered –
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A Reasonable Person
Many moons ago, an acquaintance of an acquaintance was going through a bit of a difficult situation. She needed a bit of an objective perspective on a specific incident where she asked me for my opinion on the possible outcome. My ‘opinion’ was simple: would a reasonable person have acted in a similar fashion in
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Life by Numbers
I come from a very artistic family. The skills my aunts, cousins and brother have is amazing and so diverse. My own artistic abilities, is fun paint at home, décor, a bit of musicality and a critical eye. Jack of all trades – master of none. Except of course – the critical eye. When I
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Cracked by Design
I used to have this saying, that we are all walking blocks of concrete. Each one of us having a little rock pick in our hand. As we pass one another in this life we have an opportunity to leave our marks on other people, as well as allowing for them to leave their marks
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Up-Staged
You are cordially invited to the most amazing show of the year! A show in a stunning theatre with heavy dramatic curtains and doors that close in sequence. Lighting to set the mood and soft music to create just the right ambience. A truly amazing show! Your own show, to be quite specific. One where
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Blindsided
Many years ago, I referenced Total Wipeout – a show where normal people go through some really funny challenges and no ego stays intact. I love this show for when my brain wants to go on a strike. One challenge is to cross from one side to the other with squishy gloves just punching you
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Damsel in… Accountability (?)
Today I’m having a strong conversation… with myself. And whoever wants to listen. Accountability for our own choices is something I have wrote about before, but because trying to carry the responsibility and weight for someone else’s decisions seems a task that one simply cannot keep up with – I need it again, and maybe
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Objectively Shoe’d
Have you ever watched a movie or a TV show and you just instantly related to one of the characters? Of course you have! We recognise a bit of ourselves in these characters and we just naturally relate to them. My brother and I once watched a movie and one of characters had red hair.
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An Impossible Test
One of my absolute guilty pleasures is watching 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Countdown is a British gameshow with words, numbers and conundrums. Jimmy Carr presents a comedy called 8 out of 10 cats. When Cats does Countdown, it’s presented by him with regular contestants and guests that all have a variety of