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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
Top 15 Sparkle Ellie Posts As Voted By The Fans – A MUST READ!

Top 15 Sparkle Ellie Posts As Voted By The Fans – A MUST READ!

Posted on Sep 5, 2018Jul 25, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
SPARKLE ELLIE TURNS ONE THIS MONTH! And it has been one exciting sparkle rollercoaster week-after-week packed with many late nights, a few tears, some disappointment, many personal victories, a few br... Read More
7 Things Women Need To Stop Doing!

7 Things Women Need To Stop Doing!

Posted on Aug 15, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
Do You Sometimes Feel Like You Are Not Enough?   Every day, do you feel the pressure that you should exercise more, should find a husband, should spend more time with your friends, should spend m... 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
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
22 Lessons To Learn By 30

22 Lessons To Learn By 30

Posted on Mar 20, 2018 by Sparkle Ellie
I had a fantastically tumultuous teen stretch and most of my twenties were categorically dismal too. This was largely aggravated and boosted due to my own destructive behaviour, terrible self-esteem, ... Read More
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I believe in sparkles. I believe that you shouldn’t chase the quaffle if you see the snitch. I believe that fire is catching and if we burn, then everyone burns with us (in a good sparkly way).

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I believe that life should be celebrated – especially with a Brut MCC and tart berries.

I believe in a thing called love … and this includes the absolute love of my country, South Africa. But most of all I believe…

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