Tag Archives: issues

On House-Hunting, Psychic Estate Agents and the Proverbial Needle in the Haystack

Posted on May 23, 2012 by exmi

I’m fucking over house-hunting. All over it. I’m tired of looking at shitty houses with insane price tags, whilst lusting over a house I can never have. (It’s not for sale). I’m tired of worrying about damp and electrical compliance … Continue reading →

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It Breaks My Heart That It’s True

Posted on August 3, 2011 by exmi

It’s not easy being a parent. It doesn’t get easier. In fact, it gets more complicated, the bigger he gets and the older he gets. He’s willful, stubborn, impatient and has ears that are purely for decorational purposes – they … Continue reading →

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It Seems I’m Not The Only One

Posted on July 4, 2011 by exmi

That has doubts and has begun questioning. Asking why we do it, why we put ourselves out there. Why we share, share and overshare. Why we blog, why we write. Why we give so much of ourselves, without second thought. … Continue reading →

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On How “Challenging” Doesn’t Even Begin To Cover It

Posted on April 25, 2011 by exmi

(aka Monday is still Monday and even slapping a public holiday on it won’t stop her from being a bitch.) Being a parent. Having a family. Family Day. Time together. Quality time. Yeah, Family Day –  isn’t that what day … Continue reading →

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On Change, And How It’s Supposedly As Good As A Holiday

Posted on April 6, 2011 by exmi

So it’s been about 17 months since my last hair cut. Tragic, I know. But. I have a phobia about hairdressers. More specifically, I have a phobia of hairdressers who are too enthusiastic with their scissors. Sure, hair grows back … Continue reading →

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The Reason Why

Posted on March 17, 2011 by exmi

It’s easy for me to say that my change in lifestyle was a choice I made on my own. That deciding to throw in the towel with being a working mom, was my own doing. But the truth is, is … Continue reading →

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A Change Of Direction: From GirlGuides and Gadgets To BodyThrills And Being A HouseWife

Posted on February 28, 2011 by exmi

You might have been wondering why I have so much time on my hands lately. You might even have noticed I spend a bit more time these days using Twitter and blogging. I’ve even had time to join the public … 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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I Hate When People Say “It Goes Without Saying”

Posted on December 17, 2010 by exmi

…because that’s not true, is it? Things need to be said. Things need to be exposed. Things need to be brought out into the light so they can be confronted – right? It’s a hard thing to write about honesty … Continue reading →

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On How It Came To Be That I Said Yes

Posted on December 12, 2010 by exmi

Last Friday was a busy one. In fact – it feels like the last month or so has just been beyond busy. Strangely enough, as much as I’m a procrastinator, I hate handing things in over deadline – so this … Continue reading →

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