So today was a big deal in the grand scheme of my life. I learnt something new about myself and I experienced growth through a rather uncomfortable situation. In the past things would have been handled very differently but I've learnt that if you give yourself the opportunity to learn something in a challenging situation, … Continue reading Peaks and troughs
Moving past the victim mentality
When things aren’t going your way in life its easy to feel like things are out of control. Afterall if you had your way things would be going swimmingly, right. We often get caught up in thinking that life hates us, that we’ve been hard done by or that it’s only us that things are … Continue reading Moving past the victim mentality
Back to the good stuff
I’d like to be writing something more inspiring, uplifting or thought prompting. But instead here I am writing tales of things that greatly frustrate me, of situations that turned out not quite as I’d have planned. But that’s the things with words, sometimes its necessary to just let them pour out instead of trying to … Continue reading Back to the good stuff
You might as well say it
Have you ever wanted to say something but not known how to put it into words so you ended up saying nothing. Well I’m learning that in some cases you might as well say it because the alternative is harbouring frustration over words unspoken and that is something that never feels good. It’s not about … Continue reading You might as well say it
Plans aren’t enough
I'd like to do more with my life than just spend my days ruminating, daydreaming and coming up with plans. I think that's the case for most people. I think that most of us want to do something with our lives that matters to us as it gives us that feeling of significance, it gives … Continue reading Plans aren’t enough
Busy
I've been telling certain people in my life how busy I am but I've come to realise that there is more to it than I first thought. I have a lot of distractions that make great excuses for why I'm not able to give the full effort to certain aspects of my life. It's like … Continue reading Busy
Sort of like an apology
I suppose this blog is an indication of where I'm at in life. I've noticed slowly more and more personal snippets have seeped into my last few blog posts. There's been mentions of people and feelings which I never expected I'd put out on here but I think the only reason I'm okay with it … Continue reading Sort of like an apology
What space taught me
I've been thinking about how when you give yourself space from people you can end up realising that actually you're quite content without that person being in your life. And then days or weeks later when the space is no longer there you find yourself holding back because in that time of space you realised … Continue reading What space taught me
H is for Haiku
Sometimes I even Daydream about your embrace That's how good it is Here's something I wrote for someone but decided to share with you for Valentines Day instead. I have no plans for today aside from go to work, probably do a little bit of studying and then spend the evening watching Season 2 of … Continue reading H is for Haiku
‘Twas the day before Valentines day
Over the past week or so Valentines day has been on my mind. Not because there's anyone in particular I'll be spending the day with but more just thoughts of romance in general. Last year I posted a photo on instagram and made a joke in the caption that I was checking my phone for … Continue reading ‘Twas the day before Valentines day
The Daily Gemm 