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Being Mom

Stop being so ungrateful about being pregnant!

21st November 2018 By Jonelle

Stop being so ungrateful about being pregnant!

This headline is probably click bait. It’s true but not in the way it sounds. When I was pregnant, I really and truly hated being pregnant. I was miserable. I honestly didn’t enjoy most of the pregnancy. Why am I telling you this you may be wondering? My child is after all three years old…

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Filed Under: Being Mom, Blog Tagged With: be unapologetically you, be who you are, believe in yourself, life choices

Don’t let other people define how you should live!

14th September 2018 By Jonelle

Don't let other people define you

I see it so often on social media. Women telling other women how to live and why they’re getting life wrong. Instead of supporting each other, lifting each other up, we are out here pointing fingers about who is doing life right and who isn’t.

Filed Under: Authentic Living, Being Mom, Being Successful, Being You, Women's Empowerment Tagged With: being a mother, success

To my son, as he turns three!

4th September 2018 By Jonelle

I didn’t always want children, and suddenly I wanted one more than the world thought I deserved one. We tried for a year – we were told – no way, it’s not happening. Not “naturally” at least. And so, we put the plan on hold. But it seems that the world had other plans for…

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I write things, I make art, I like good food, wine, a whisky after a rough day and I’m always up for a new adventure. I believe we can all contribute to a better world and we should do it while living authentically. I answer to “mommy,” live in Wellington New Zealand with my family and work for Local Goverment. Welcome to my blog…

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The most beautiful girl in the world đź’• The most beautiful girl in the world đź’•
Absolutely thrilled that I get to wear this beauti Absolutely thrilled that I get to wear this beautiful coat this winter again… only good thing about winter is dressing for the cold. #zaracoat #winterdressing
My little corner of happiness #monstera #plantlove My little corner of happiness #monstera #plantlover #greenliving
Something so peaceful about an old cemetery. Could Something so peaceful about an old cemetery. Couldn't visit my dad's grave on his birthday today so spent the afternoon wandering around here. I know people will find this strange but it's my favourite place in this city đź–¤

#karoricemetery #happybirthdaydad
A few graduations over the years. A few graduations over the years.
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When did you grow up so big? #BabyOden When did you grow up so big? 
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Throw back to a week ago when I drove a giant Poli Throw back to a week ago when I drove a giant Police boat around the Wellington Harbour. Like a boss.

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