People often perceive me as intimidating or blunt, and I’ve heard that countless times throughout the years. I genuinely try to approach things with a softer touch, but my default mode is often “defensive” and “driven.” I believe this stems from years of battling illness, where once I regain my…

I used to be an extrovert, but I am not anymore. About three years ago, I had a mental shift, and my perspective did a complete 180. Deep down, I know what triggered this change, but on the surface, it was driven by the fact that I had spent so…

Are you genuinely listening or just waiting to talk? There’s a difference. I can’t recall where I first heard this phrase; it was a few years ago, maybe from my best friend. Nevertheless, it has stuck with me all these years. I used to have a former relative in my…

I’ve always been a firm believer that one must have multiple earning capacities, meaning more than one way to make money. It’s important to possess a variety of skills. And guess what? You’re never too old to learn new ones! Having different income streams allows you to adapt when things…

I remember the first time I was able to get out of bed after having the colostomy bag. I looked in the mirror and was mortified, actually terrified. It felt like a scene from a horror movie. I had been cut open (they couldn’t remove all the diseased bowel without…

When I was 18 years old, I attended the University of Canberra. I had completed years 11 and 12 at a boarding school, and I was incredibly excited to start my university journey. I pursued a degree in Marketing and lived on campus during my first year. It was a…

In 2011, my sister and I (Amie) participated as contestants on The Block. It was the show’s fourth season, but it marked the beginning of the popular 7 o’BLOCK craze, where contestants didn’t have to go to work during the day. Our season of The Block was the highest-rated TV…