Being a self-published author has many benefits. I have made all of the decisions in creating my book. I’ve had complete creative licence over the words, the flow, the look and feel of my book.Janine L Phillips It’s so satisfying to bring something to life that you...
It’s been a while since I posted a blog and that’s because I’ve been busy writing a book. As I write down that sentence I am so incredibly proud. I wrote a book! I did it. It actually started as a series of thoughts and feelings written in various ways – on pieces of...
Coming out of lockdown 6 in Melbourne on 22 October 2021 for me was a non-event. I peeked out of my apartment and observed the new world from afar. It's not because I'm scared or worried. I've had Covid-19 and I'm fully vaccinated so I don't live in fear of it, but I...
I wanted a puppy for around 20 years. Making this commitment was a big thing for me as my nomadic lifestyle prevented me from taking the plunge. I liked being free to leave for long periods of time and I loved being able to travel at a moment's notice. But when Covid...
I am now KIND Endorsed! I've agreed to spread kindness and positivity by sharing 99 KIND snack bars. I'm joining Father Bob, Bronte Hendricks and Yvonne Hong (and many others) to spread kindness. KIND bars are healthy and delicious - no artificial flavours,...
#ChooseToChallenge IWD 2021 campaign theme is to choose to challenge. IWD is challenging us to strike the #ChooseToChallenge pose with your hand high to show your commitment to choose to challenge inequality, call out bias, question stereotypes, and help forge an...
One of my favourite charities is CareFlight - bringing the hospital to people who cannot wait to get there for life-saving care. Their specialist doctors, nurses and paramedics use air ambulances to reach critically ill and injured patients. CareFlight also provides...
In March 2020, I was on my way to a dream adventure with my parents. We had a tailor-made tour organised through an Australian Travel Company, Souk & Co, who create authentic, immersive journeys through Morocco. We planned to visit many wonderful locations such as...
A non-profit organisation developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. In 2011, 16-year-old Boyan Slat came across more plastic than fish while diving in Greece. He dedicated his high school project to investigating ocean plastic pollution. He came...
Since the last post, I've been living in Melbourne going through the roller-coaster of lockdown, the new norm. What a world we live in now! A little recap - in March, I travelled from Lapland to London, then got a flight to Australia and landed in Perth for another...
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