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Choosing happy, in action

December 29, 2012

In my last post I talked about a book I received from my mother for Christmas and the fact that even the first chapter of the book hit home. The Happiness Code, by Domonique Bertolucci offers up ten keys to happiness. I have actually read the second chapter and it was to be the focus [...]

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Frock envy

December 7, 2012

I hate this time of year for a slew of reasons. And the fact that Christmas falls during this time just adds to my antipathy. It’s summer here in Oz. It’s hot and sticky and – quite frankly – just horrible. And did I mention it’s hot and sticky? I hate being sweaty and am [...]

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A bite or the whole damned enchilada

November 12, 2012

I’ve been struck by an interesting observation since moving to my new hometown. The fact that people we meet see us as who we are now – the person standing before them. We all do it: make judgements based on what we observe, often in a moment in time. It’s a rare person who can [...]

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Fat: and MY issue of femininity?

July 23, 2012

Yes, it’s true. I arranged to catch up with an old friend today and after seeing her and while out and about, I drove into my workplace to go to my fave gym class. And it was perfect for many reasons – empowering music and dancing, not to mention our fabulous instructor. I walked out [...]

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A no bullshit guide

June 18, 2012

Last week I spent some time working through exercises to ‘feel better now’, rather than waiting for the perfect job/weight/moment. My success in the challenge was mixed. I (unfortunately) realised that I am indeed one of those girls who would feel more contented if I was in a relationship (loved and in love), and some distant memories reminded [...]

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Feeling better now (part 2)

June 15, 2012

Yesterday I started on blogger and coach Christie Inge’s ’10 steps to feeling better now’ exercise in the hope that I would… well you know… feel better now, rather than waiting until I achieve some magic weight or similar. Don’t worry… of course I am writing with my tongue firmly planted in my cheek (and [...]