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Book Review: “Thirty Second World” – Emma van der Vliet @PenguinBooksSA

Posted on April 26, 2013 by ExMi

There are some things that you should know about me, as a book reader. 1. There are two kinds of books that I read. Sci-Fi/Fantasy and recipe books. Ok, secretly there are THREE kinds of books – I also read … Continue reading →

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Happiness: It’s All In The Pursuit, Right?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by ExMi

I’ve spent the last few weeks making some important decisions. Learning some serious life-lessons and being educated on priorities. It took a month at home with my son and The Boyfriend to remind me what actually mattered in life. I’ve … Continue reading →

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On Multi-Tasking: Some Things Fall By The Wayside, It’s True

Posted on November 22, 2010 by ExMi

It’s no excuse that I’ve been busy, I know. So instead of apologising, I’ll get right into the blogpost. Since I’ve been AWOL for quite some time, let’s break it down by category: 1. Work things: Of course, there’s Girl … Continue reading →

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On Why Everything Hinges On Him

Posted on September 25, 2010 by ExMi

He’s what keeps me grounded. He’s my logic, my reason and my motivation. He’s the constant smiling-laughing-talking-kissing reminder of why I do what I do. His are the blue eyes of unquestioning trust. Of love and necessity and the absolutely … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Totally Loving On Right Now

Posted on September 22, 2010 by ExMi

1.Looking for new things to fiddle with, now that I’m iPhone-photo-app-less and I’ve come across a few rad photo-editing apps for my mac in my explorations. Online photo-editing apps. Online photobooth apps. Trial versions of photo-editing apps, like this one. … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Know Where To Start, So I Guess I’ll Just Get Going

Posted on September 21, 2010 by ExMi

The last month has been ridiculous. Longer, even. I’d say the last six weeks have just been one long blur. Between getting sick, having a sick Kid, having a (still) sick Boyfriend and working 0n a handful of different things … Continue reading →

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Controversial? Hardly. Okay. Wait. Maybe.

Posted on September 1, 2010 by ExMi

This is like that, only better.  Way fucking better. There were a few things that I was surprised about, i.e: being a finalist, and not even having nominated myself and sent out a million e-mails/tweets/written a bajillion blogposts pestering people … Continue reading →

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On Getting Shiz Done

Posted on August 31, 2010 by ExMi

Nine months into the year, and I’m finally starting to pull finger and get shiz done. Attempting this grown-up do things responsibly and timeously thing. Trying not to let everything overwhelm me all at once, by breaking it down, yo. … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Time Of The Day

Posted on July 20, 2010 by ExMi

Is 4:20. Not for the reasons you think. It’s usually the time we arrive at the park. I collect The Kid from his daymother just before 4 and then we go home to collect The Boyfriend, and we head out … Continue reading →

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It’s Just a Smack, Right?

Posted on March 16, 2010 by ExMi

Seriously, is that not the most dramatic-looking tantrum face you’ve ever seen? Driving home, after picking up The Kid the other day, we had a conversation that went something like this: Me: “how was your day at school, my love?” … Continue reading →

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