Author, Traveller, Circus Entertainer
After my experience caring for my former partner after a workplace injury, just two years later I would return to the role of carer for my mum. In this post, I discuss how I applied what I learned from my first experience about prioritising my own wellbeing, and establishing and maintaining boundaries.
In this post, I discuss my experiences as an unpaid carer, including what I have learned about prioritising my own wellbeing, and establishing and maintaining boundaries with the person I cared for. I also address the stigma around separating from a partner with an illness or injury.
In this post, I reflect on the tendency to overlook conflicts in friendships and emphasise the need for open communication and accountability. I share personal experiences of losing and nurturing friendships, highlighting the impact of genuine connections and mutual respect. I encourage addressing concerns and holding space for difficult conversations in friendships to strengthen bonds. The message underscores the significance of vulnerability, honesty, and willingness to put in the work for meaningful and authentic friendships.
Unless your New Years resolutions include reducing time on social media, or getting off it altogether, you've probably seen a tonne of 2023 Highlights Reels by now. Alongside these Highlights are plenty of reminders that they are just that- highlights. Reminders that if all you did this year was survive, that's okay too. Its also… Continue reading 2023 Highlights and Lowlights
Happy New Year! Ded Moroz, or Father Frost/Grandfather Frost, is a legendary figure of Slavic pagan mythology associated with New Years Eve. The tradition of Ded Moroz is mostly spread in East Slavic countries and is an important part of Russian culture. Although at the beginning of the Soviet era communists banned Ded Moroz, he… Continue reading Happy New Year from the Frosts
Happy Summer Solstice from the Southern Hemisphere! I live on the Gold Coast on the east coast of Australia. While our British and American friends are feasting on roast turkey, baked potato and hot chocolate, us Aussies are packing up the Esky with cold prawns and ham for a picnic or setting up folding tables… Continue reading Merry Midsummer
Yuletide Blessings to the Northern Hemisphere! My love for the fairies has been with me all my life. Over the last few years, as part of the expansion of my spiritual journey, I have set the intention to honour the fairy festivals, marking the dates in my diary. My celebrations have not reached the levels… Continue reading Yuletide Blessings
Looking back a year on, I realise the significance of concluding my writing adventure in the NT with a tattoo, combining the ink of the writer's pen with the ink of a needle. I was booked in to have my first tattoo done on my last day in Darwin. A quill on my wrist, the… Continue reading My NT Writing Adventure Concludes with Ink and a Bang
The next morning as my porridge boiled away on my stove, I typed a text to Brett. Thanks for last night. I really hope you keep sharing your music. Don’t be a stranger! A missed call was waiting when I returned from the showers. My heart leapt into a frenzy as I called him back.… Continue reading Kakadu Day Three & Four: Bowali, Burrungkuy, Cooinda Lodge & Maguk Falls
I didn’t know what I had expected from my day tour to Arnhem Land, but being asked out for a drink by my tour guide wasn’t it. We returned to Jabiru in the late afternoon. Back at the caravan park, I washed off the day’s dust and sweat and brushed my hair out of… Continue reading Kakadu Day Two Continued: An Outback Date
Kate Kelsen 