Selectively Juggling

What’s the trait you value most about yourself? I would have to say my flexibility of thought and action. I have a highly nuanced way of seeing the world, people and interactions. It’s almost as if instead of rose-coloured glasses, I wear a multifaceted prism, or lens that helps to show deeper connections and patterns.…

List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter.

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? Personally, growing up as the 8th child of 10 kids to 6th generation Australian parents (cultural heritage mixes of English, Irish, Scottish, Spanish and Finnish/Norwegian) led me to understand first-hand poverty, resilience and self-acceptance. I don’t subscribe to a class-based society,…

What brands do you associate with? I did think I was brand loyal, however realised that what drives my purchasing power is product quality, not brand. My favourite Almond Milk, which was Vitasoy unsweetened Almond milk recently underwent a change in recipe (for the worse I may add) The product now tasted like generic unsweetened…

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? I view heartfelt constructive compassionate advice as being similar to plant seeds. At first when given, or planted there is no obviously outside indication that the plant is growing, or the advice adequately processed or understood. Yes, given the right timing and circumstances the seed breaks…

What things give you energy? As I write this I am mid-break on a glorious sun-drenched morning. I’ve got my noise cancelling headphones on, they block out unnecessary ‘noise’ while filling my body and soul with eclectic beats. Every window and door is open, allowing heavily jasmine and lavender scented air to waft in and…

What would your life be like without music? Music is life. My life’s story is punctuated by music and sound. I can’t imagine not feeling the energy of music move my body, permeating my whole body and mind. Music transforms and transports, it uplifts and grounds. My teenage daughter who lives with a disability and…

Write about your most epic baking or cooking fail. I’m a decent cook, adventurous to some degree, albeit for not eating meat, dairy, egg or gluten. In fact a house full of various allergies, intolerances and dislikes has meant I’ve needed to get creative with tastes and textures.

Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. I wish I had learned about the pain that can come from having unmet expectations of both self and others. I wish I’d know that true beauty comes from the inside. I wish I’d known about narcissists and the art of skilful projection and…

What are your favourite types of foods? Why are the daily prompts on repeat? I used to wake up and enjoy reaching for my phone to see and answer the daily prompt. Now it’s a case of “oh, again!” . I’m happy to provide some interesting prompts, as I’m sure others would be too.