I know, I know, bah humbug and all that, but Valentine’s Day is something I really hate. Ok, maybe hate is a strong word, but I really, really dislike it. Firstly, before anyone jumps to any conclusions, I’m not a man-hating misery guts and I don’t hate Valentine’s Day because I’m lonely. Yes, … [Read more…]
There are billions of people in the world, and I love that we are all unique in some ways, and that everyone has different personality quirks. That’s what keeps it interesting – but also frustrating at times. Today I am sharing with you 5 types of people who make me want to scream. Even the … [Read more…]
If only it was as easy to love your body as it is to say it. Well maybe it is. I remember when I was a teenager, I heard a saying: “Love your body, because without it, you would have nowhere to live.” I remember thinking what a great way to put it. … [Read more…]
I hate winter. Well, hate’s a strong word, but I definitely strongly dislike it. There’s just something about it that starts to get me down after so long. A month to six weeks would be fine, but this three to four month winter just isn’t working for me. I hate the way it chaps my … [Read more…]
Saying new beginnings aren’t always necessary might seem a little odd considering this month’s theme is new beginnings. Allow me to explain. First up, I don’t think “starting over” is a bad thing. If something or someone is having a negative impact on your life, I would say remove that thing or person from your … [Read more…]
I’m sure by now anyone with access to social media has heard about Cinnamon Nicole. If you haven’t, basically, a woman calling herself Cinnamon Nicole set up a Go Fund Me page asking for donations because she had blown all her savings on the Powerball lottery draw. Go Fund Me took the page down stating … [Read more…]
Last week, I caught a snippet on the radio where a mum was defending a picture she posted on Instagram. It went viral, leading to her receiving a lot of hate. I Googled it to see what all the fuss was about. You can read Buzzfeed’s story here for more details. Basically, this lady posted a photo … [Read more…]
As a self confessed atheist, I get asked a lot why I celebrate Christmas. I suppose the main reason is because it’s fun. I know a lot of people genuinely believe they are celebrating the birth of Jesus and there’s nothing wrong with that. If that’s what you believe then by all means celebrate it … [Read more…]
Ever wondered where some of our Christmas traditions come from? As with the majority of Christian celebrations, the origins of Christmas have their roots in Paganism. When Christianity began to gain popularity, it is widely believed that the celebrations were purposely aligned with Pagan celebrations to make it easier for Pagans to convert seamlessly, or … [Read more…]
I have been back and forth several times about whether or not to post about the recent bombings. On the one hand, it feels wrong to give the terrorists any of our time, but on the other hand, if it is ignored, that is a kick in the teeth for the victims of the attacks. Ultimately, … [Read more…]