An open letter to my indecisive self

An open letter to my indecisive self

Dear Emma, I know you’ve always had a problem with making decisions. Ever since you can remember you’ve been too scared to make a decision, in case it’s the wrong one. Your parents tried to protect you by making decisions for you, and whilst, yes, it...
The question you should ALWAYS ask before any conversation

The question you should ALWAYS ask before any conversation

I had a conversation with a family member this weekend. They’ll remain nameless to avoid any upset. The conversation started because said family member, let’s call them ‘ET’, wanted to ‘have it out’ with someone close to them whose...
Having fun for fun’s sake

Having fun for fun’s sake

When was the last time you did something fun? Not for anyone else, not because your friend needed a wing-women, or because there was an offer on at your favourite spa. When was the last time you did something totally fun, with no strings, just because you could and it...
How does it feel to be happy?

How does it feel to be happy?

Weird question right? How does it feel to be happy?! Obviously I was scrapping the barrel of blog topics this week/ But seriously, if everyone experiences feelings differently, because ultimately everyone’s perception is unique, how do we really know what...
What I learned from my first Thanksgiving

What I learned from my first Thanksgiving

What I learned from my first thanksgiving? It’s actually not about the meal….it’s about sharing moments with strangers, friends and family…sharing love between human beings and making connections that might not have been there before....
When was the last time you smelled the roses?

When was the last time you smelled the roses?

I was walking my dog yesterday, which, aside from still trying to figure out how to curb her barking insanely at anything she doesn’t recognise (advice in the comments please), is actually a very pleasant experience. Especially since I’ve now pretty much...