Glimpsing Gembles

Musings

Reflecting on 2017, & 2018 goals

I have been umming and arhing about whether to write a post reflecting on 2017 and making goals for 2018. While reading other people’s posts, I have been amazed by the awesome things they have done and achieved in the past year, and the great things they hope for and plan to do in 2018. […] Read more…

Ten Christmas memories and traditions

Hello! It is time for day two of my Twelve Days of Christmas Blogmas posts. I have decided to get into the Christmas spirit and answer some Christmasy questions. 1. What’s your favourite Christmas movie? I have to say Love Actually. It is always the first movie I associate with Christmas and it is so […] Read more…

8 tips for studying

The second semester of the year has begun here in Australia (somehow I am already in week 4 at uni- how did that happen?!), and I know in other countries the new study year is fast approaching. So I thought I would a put a few ideas down about how to deal with studying. These […] Read more…

What I learned from Turia Pitt

Turia Pitt is an extraordinary woman. I was able to listen to her talk last night as part of her new book tour. She has just released her second book, ‘Unmasked’, which I have started reading, and I read her first book, ‘Everything to Live For: The Inspirational Story of Turia Pitt’, a few years […] Read more…

Exploring quotes

If you follow me on Pinterest, or this blog, you probably have picked up that I love quotes. Being a lover of words and writing, I have always been fascinated by the phrases that become well-known for their inspiring, uplifting, or thought-provoking nature. I love that there are words out there that we can choose […] Read more…

Life could change in a blink of an eye

I have been aware lately of the variable priorities people set in their lives and what they are subsequently likely to be upset, frustrated or disappointed by. As someone who has limitations in my life, I find it angers me when other people do not appreciate what they have, and in turn, I work towards being thankful for […] Read more…