Category: Personal essays

Reflecting on the year that was 2025…

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Hi everyone, by the time you read this I’ll be sweltering in the tropical heat of Sri Lanka! As I write this over the last week of November, my thoughts began jumping from giving you a run-down of how my year fared and the internal discussion I found myself having most days as I contemplated the new direction my life is headed. I hope you can excuse the scramble of words that ended up on this final post of the year.

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My Reflections for 2024 and Some news

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Hi everyone, by now most of you will be rushing around to get everything prepared for the holiday season. In our households, the tree is now up and presents for Santa under the tree. My nieces are counting down the days already!! This post is a reflection of sorts and a little bit of news for those interested. So, press below if you’re curious to find out more…

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Bringing you a scattering of Winter Reads this December

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Hi everyone, here we are now counting down the days until Christmas!! To this final month of the year, I finally give you a selection of wintry reads. Yes, I went and selected as many of the reviews I had and found those set amidst snowdrifts and maybe even some Christmas reads!! Are you willing to click below to find out more??

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My travels this year

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Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. This last week of October has come by quite fast hasn’t it? I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone by. I made a start of this post while on my overseas holiday with mum. It was an amazing experience seeing my sister’s family and connecting with them, at times emotional but mostly filled with laughs. So if you’re up for a short foray into my travels, press below…

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Let’s go bookish this October

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Hi everyone, welcome to a bookish month of October!! I know, it’s a bit of a mouthful, but as I’m pressed for time and on an extended holiday, this is what you’ll get. If you were after something meatier, you’ll have to wait until I return from my holiday. I promise to make it worth your while. In the meantime, please feel free to either go back to your Insta reels or press below to see what bookish treats are there for you this month…

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A librarian and her sister…

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Hi everyone, as promised this personal post will give the goss on all things relating to my sister and the relationship I have with her. My sister’s name is Sashini or Sash for short, and she’s six years younger than me. What she and I have in common… Well, if you want to find out more you’ll have to press the button and venture below…

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Welcome to April 2024…

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Hi everyone, this month of April is a mixed bag of posts as I’m still in recovery from my surgery. Apologies in advance if it might be a bit boring as I’m working on some ideas while trying to rest up as much as possible. So, if you are so inclined to find out what I have in store for you, press the button below to venture ahead…

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