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Being Successful

Reflections on Living authentically

19th September 2019 By Jonelle

People often tell me that what they love about me is how authentic I am. Its the biggest compliment to me. To be told that my greatest inner value shows itself so outwardly. But it wasn’t always this way, for most of my life, I did everything the “right” way. I lived only to make…

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Filed Under: Blog, Life, Reflections on Life, Self-Confidence, Women's Empowerment

The beauty behind the scars – Confessions post surgery

26th February 2019 By Jonelle

I looked in the mirror and I saw my scars – left behind from all my surgeries and my brush with death. It’s funny how something as ugly as a scar can be a beautiful reminder of the second chance you’ve been given at living! It makes you more aware of all the things you…

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Filed Under: Being an Ostomate, Being Resilient, Blog, Life, Reflections on Life, Self-Confidence, That time I nearly died Tagged With: ostomy surgery, pride, proud, reversal surgery, scars, survivor

If You Want to Succeed, Be Prepared to Work for it!

6th November 2018 By Jonelle

Embrace your goals | Tyranny of Pink

  There are so many people out there who don’t want to see you succeed. Those are the people you need to eliminate from your life. The ones who hold you back, who discourage you, who tell you it’s too hard and it isn’t possible. It is always possible. Life has this funny way of…

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Filed Under: Being Successful, Blog, Living with Intention, Reflections on Life Tagged With: be unapologetically you, be who you are, choosing me, find your passion, follow your dreams, following your dreams, life choices

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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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