Abby Crawford

Ring in the New Year with new aspirations

It’s the new year and I’m already up to old tricks. Such as saying, “I can’t believe it’s nearly February”.

Christmas is upon us

30 Nov 2022

Well, I have to say, I’m just a little bit excited for Christmas. Or the “Festive Season”, as I have said, to be politically correct when writing for my corporate clients.

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I feel like I’m holding my breath

3 Aug 2022

It’s like I’m trying to stay in a very tiny space, and not burst the bubble. Trying to hang onto what’s happening now, and not look too far ahead.

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I knew it was going to happen. I had no doubt. In fact, when I arrived, I was welcomed by the comment, “you’re with your people now”. They could tell by the look on my face, the excitement and energy that was bursting out of me. It was clear to everyone. I am in love.

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I’ve started travelling again

1 Jun 2022

And it’s not a post COVID thing, it’s a post being a single mum of a child thing.

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Balance

4 May 2022

It’s a word that’s thrown around a lot and really, by definition, it probably shouldn’t be. It’s a word that has become so overused, that it’s easy to forget the simplicity of its meaning.

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Have you ever held a secret dream close to your heart?

31 Mar 2022

Maybe a romantic dream, of meeting the most perfect partner … maybe a dream of winning Lotto and finally being able to walk away from a thankless role … maybe, of being free …

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The times, they are a changin’

2 Mar 2022

The words of Bob Dylan’s song have been bouncing around in my head as life seems to head in new directions.

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Well, here we are at the beginning of “another” new year

3 Feb 2022

It feels like the last few “starts” all merged into a cloud of COVID and restrictions. It’s difficult to look back with anything other than a deep sigh. But this year feels different – it feels fresher, lighter and full of opportunity.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

1 Dec 2021

Finally, there is a feeling of celebration in the air! I’ve never been so happy to see the shelves stocked with tinsel and to start to peruse cookbooks for Christmas feast planning … even if it is to end up with the inevitable prawn cocktail, roast chicken and pavlova!

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