Things take time. When I left Sydney in July, and then moved into this house in late September, I knew settling in would not be a quick process. The move itself was fairly smooth (all things considered) though the mental energy spent trying to get used to it all took a lot out of me. … Continue reading The Process of Change
I don’t think I’ll reach my goal of reading 100 books this year. With working full time, my free time is necessary elsewhere! With that being said, I love how intentional my reading has been. I read during my lunch break at work and again before bed. These feel like proper wind-down periods where I … Continue reading November 2022 Reads
Dear friend, We’re back to December, the time of year when I drive home from work with the aircon blasting while I listen to songs about glistening snow and the fireplace. My favourite time of year. This year feels even more exciting because I have a home to decorate; I bought my first proper Christmas … Continue reading Newsletter: a simple Christmas
I know something that can prevent people from getting on top of cleaning and organising can be how overwhelming the tasks feel. This is made even harder on the days when our personal lives feel difficult; cleaning can be the last thing we have energy for. If someone isn’t even motivated to get out of … Continue reading Rhythms of Cleaning
I have been trying to spend my time more intentionally after eight. I want to make sure I wind down properly before bed. As someone who wakes up early and tries to be in bed at 9 (I know it’s early lol!), I wanted to stop trying to fall asleep with my mind so active … Continue reading Intentional Summer Evenings
Someone the other day commented on how I like “old things” and I was pleasantly surprised they had noticed. While there are aspects of my life that do not line up with traditional ways of living, such as working full-time, I love the concept of following more traditional practises where I can. It is in … Continue reading Femininity: preserving the past
Dear reader, Someone recently asked me how I ended up where I am now. I stumbled through the here’s and there’s of the last seven years, and they responded with it sounds like you were searching for something. Ordinarily, this kind of comment would embarrass me. The admission of trying to find something, of trying … Continue reading Newsletter: searching for something
I only just realised I haven’t posted a reading list since August. While my reading has slowed down a little bit, I am still reading everyday and slowly making my way through a few at a time. I generally read a chapter of a Christian book in the mornings, fiction during my lunch break, and … Continue reading October 2022 Reads
All the windows and doors are open, with a cool breeze passing through the lounge room. It is early on a Saturday morning – because if there’s one thing I can’t do, it’s sleep in. Yes, even on a weekend. Now I am more settled in my home and with work, I am motivated by … Continue reading Femininity: living intentionally
Dear friend, Spring is always a welcome time, and this year is no exception. It feels even more light due to the fact I have moved! The warm weather has brought about the motivation and inspiration to organise, clean, and decorate, and I have loved every second. I am humbled by the experience, too. I … Continue reading Newsletter: joys of spring
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