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Destination Weddings: How I was Converted…

Destination Weddings: How I was Converted…

Posted on Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
I recently had the privilege of attending a destination wedding at Mnarani Resort, in Kenya. I may not be even nearly, slightly or almost married, but this wedding changed my opinion and perception of... Read More
You’re A Terrible Communicator! True or False?

You’re A Terrible Communicator! True or False?

Posted on Nov 8, 2018Nov 8, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
Recently an incident reminded me of something that irritates me like for “realz”. Actually, it’s more than an irritation …more like a psychotic loathing. Like a papercut from my credit card st... Read More
Ten Things I Would Tell Myself Ten Years Ago

Ten Things I Would Tell Myself Ten Years Ago

Posted on Oct 17, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
As an exhausted adult (also known as “chronic adult syndrome”), I often think back to my 20s. It’s like a horror movie. You know the bit where one of the female leads, walks into a basem... Read More
How To Get Your Heart Broken The Classy Way

How To Get Your Heart Broken The Classy Way

Posted on Sep 26, 2018Sep 29, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
Now before this blog goes any further… you probably reading this blog because you have recently had your heart broken or you have experienced it before, but your heart is still bleeding or you&#8217... Read More
24 Things That Make You Look MESSY!

24 Things That Make You Look MESSY!

Posted on Jul 26, 2018Aug 25, 2022 by Sparkle Ellie
As my students used to say years ago, “honesty time chommie(s) …”  – most of us are a little messy. Yes, you get the people that put the “Devil” in “The Devil Wears Prada” to shame. B... Read More
7 Tell-Tale Signs: Fabulous Friend or Fracking Foe?

7 Tell-Tale Signs: Fabulous Friend or Fracking Foe?

Posted on Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
Have you ever been blindsided by a friend? You know, been so absolutely, dismally and utterly shocked that you get dizzy and feel your stomach drop and you think “what the vrek just happened? Did so... Read More
20ish Bizarre Table Manners Of The World

20ish Bizarre Table Manners Of The World

Posted on Jun 14, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
When growing up your parents used to bark instructions over your spaghetti bolognaise at you: “elbows-off the table”, “chew with your mouth closed”, “don’t lick your thumbs or fingers or p... Read More
Power of Your Words Part 2: Work, Family and You

Power of Your Words Part 2: Work, Family and You

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
Sticks and stones may break your bones has had it all wrong from the start. Words do harm, can harm and will harm people if not used carefully. Heck, sometimes even well-intended words can hurt and ha... Read More
The Power of Your Words Part 1: South Africa

The Power of Your Words Part 1: South Africa

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
Words… can you remember the first time someone whispered the words “I love you”. Or the first time someone had a crush on you and expressed it? How about the first time someone announced the win... Read More
5 Sucky Things About Being An Adult!

5 Sucky Things About Being An Adult!

Posted on Apr 11, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
After a dismally hard and sucky day at work where many heavy/difficult decisions had to be made, and I felt bone tired, uninspired and about to put in a Dr Oetker Pizza in the semi-preheated oven – ... Read More
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