This is where I share my personal journey. I write about what it’s like to live in a van and my experiences and thoughts as I navigate life outside the norm. For each blog post I write, I follow two simple rules: Be authentic and be honest.
This is the first post is my new series 'What I'm Reading' where I share key insights and interesting facts from books I'm reading. More about What I'm Reading here.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck was recommended to me by a really good friend. She spoke about it so passionately that it jumped right to the top of my reading list – and I’m glad it did.
Read MoreThe first proper weekend trip with Josie the Van since driving her up from Christchurch last months and I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend.
Read MoreWhat do you do when you run out of cool Netflix shows to watch? You go on a documentary binge – kind of amazing what you can learn... Many of them were really interesting and inspiring but there was one, in particular, that’s been on my mind a lot since watching it. It’s called ‘Minimalism’
Read MoreOne of the many things that are exciting about owning a camper van is that I get a chance to be creative and do little DIY projects to make Josie even better and give her a bit more personality.
The first thing I did is improve the bed / seating area.
Read MoreThe other day I read a friend’s Facebook post that really touched me. Firstly, because it was beautiful – in a dark but also hopeful kind of way. And secondly, because it reminded me of an incredible valuable lesson I’ve learn in recent years
Read MoreIf you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you might already know that I’ve just bought a super cool campervan. I’m so excited about this!!
Read MoreWhat do skills and chicken have in common? The third letter in both words is an i!
Just kidding :) They might have something else in common. Let me explain.
Read MoreWhat makes us happy?
I came across this fascinating TED Talk by Dan Gilbert the other day. Dan takes a very scientific look at what makes people happy and his findings are fascinating. Apparently, people who become paraplegic are just as likely to live happy lives as those who win the lottery...
Read MoreI can see some people read this blog and say “right, she’s just another bitter 30-something that didn’t get a guy and is now trying to convince herself it was a choice”.
Truth is, you might not be completely wrong...
Read MoreCurrently the later seems more likely!
I’m a kitesurfer, I can surf on my paddle board (sort of) and I absolutely love the ocean. You’d think learning to surf would come natural to me. Well, think again!
Read MoreWhat do you do when you just turned 30 and almost everyone around you is getting married, starting families, buying houses and/or is trying to get ahead in their careers, and somehow it’s just not what you want from life?
Read MoreI like writing. But of course I could just write a private journal. So why write a public blog?
Read MoreSince a big part of Life Done Differently is about my life and my journey, I thought it would be good to tell you a bit more about myself.
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