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The $100 Start Up By Chris Guillebeau

For This Man, The World Has Come To An End.

April 6, 2013

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For a rare breed of men, the world is exceedingly boundary-less. Today,  I am talking about a 35 year old man named Chris Guillebeau, for whom the world has literally,come to an end.

Chris is the founder and architect of the Art of Non-Conformity and bestselling author of the book  - The $100 Startup, which is at #3 on Amazon in the entrepreneurship category. Chris started on his travails quite early in life.  He volunteered with Mercy Ships, which is a medical charity in West Africa for years, right after graduation from The University of Washington. This experience turned out to be the corner-stone of his philosophy around traveling, community service and fundraising, which he has written profusely about in his blog.

In 2006, he decided to travel the world, officially and visit a hundred odd countries in a couple of years. And then in 2009, when he finished travelling half of the world,  he promised himself to push on and visit ALL the countries in the world. Day before yesterday, he tweeted this -

 What an inspiration and what a journey! Go on and read his blog, its full of great reads like How To Be Awesome . Coming to think of it, I have traveled a few countries myself, but even the thought of traveling the whole world feels surreal.

What do you think? Do you have a dream to one day travel the world ? Have you achieved part of that dream?

For those interested, I just discovered while researching this post that Chris was also a keynote speaker at the Austrlian Pro Blogger event in 2012 so if you were there, I’d love to hear what you thought of Chris’ talks?

Chime in with your comments below! 

 disclaimer : This is NOT  a sponsored post or paid endorsement for Chris Guillebeau , I think his is a fantastic story which had to be shared.

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DPCON13 Two Days, A Castle And Inspiration Unlimited.

March 29, 2013

Last week, around a 150 Australian mum and dad bloggers came together over two days at the Digital Parents Conference 2013 aka DPCON13. Not only was it a great occasion to learn more about emerging trends in the blogosphere, mingle and network with peers, seek mentorship from some of the best but also to be inspired, humbled and touched by  the most heart breaking and  moving stories of  loss,heartbreak, love, hope and strength.

Also, for so many of us first timers,  DPCON13  presented an opportunity to finally be able to meet in person with so many of our favourite bloggers/friends. I must admit, the lead up to the event had been a very messy one for me, very messy indeed! So I may have been part consumed with mother guilt for those two days in Sydney.

Feeling overwhelmed, excited, proud, nervous all rolled into one, I made my way into the nothing short of magnificent Curzon Hall that first day.

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What a grand venue!

Being greeted so affectionately at the registration desk by the very lovely Tina Gray of TGDM was such a perfect way to kick off the conference.

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Once inside the main hall, the anxiety of being a first timer slowly peeled away. The ambience, warm, happy and vibrant. Smiles everywhere you turned to look. I knew I was amongst my own. I also knew for the next two days, I could be glued to my phone/laptop/social media streams and it wouldn’t be considered rude. Win!

tweeting away at dpcon

And so I tweeted and tweeted and tweeted.

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Not at all limited to these but some of the sessions that I enjoyed incredibly  were :

Can Blogging Increase Kindness – Jono Fisher from Wake Up Sydney  kicked off the conference with a great keynote on the power of kindness. How a simple  act of giving has the  potential to go a long way. Pay it forward, make kindness contagious!

Blogging Through Adversity – 3 strong women and their stories of heartbreak and loss. How do you find the strength to cope with losing the ones you hold dearest? Hats off to these women for baring their hearts and souls.

The Myth Of Having It All –  Asking the question , what does “all” really  mean? A fantastic discussion with some great thoughts all around . I will share a couple of sentences that were said which struck a real chord with me.

Make what you have matter rather than trying to have it all.

Most women give up their powers because they think they don’t have any.

Thought provoking stuff!

Speaking of girl power, here are some uber awesome chicks I got to hang out with at the conference!

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clockwise : Rhianna from AParenting Life ,  Salz from Salz Dummy Spit and Dea from Mama Stylista planning cheeky exits, Dea,myself, Ang from School Of Mum and Salz, Catherine , myself and Salz,Dea and myself at the photo booth, beautiful room with a stool, Salz and Dea pretending to read, Johanna from Strawberry Communications and CJ from 10%inspired, The castle in all its glory.

{Guys, I wrote this piece very late into the night and never got around to asking if it was okay to feature your pics but if anyone would like to have their picture removes, please feel free to email me – Thanks :) }

Another great session was My Blog, My Story. I was a bit late for this one but so glad I made it. This is where bloggers come  on stage and share a post on how they began their blogging journey. Some regaled us with their humour and brilliant expressions while others were courageous in sharing stories so close to their hearts, they reminded us to be so grateful for all our blessings and then some.  By the end of this session, I doubt that there would have been a dry eye  in the hall.

Sometimes life gives you a pretty crappy hand but we  must learn how to play it well..

Through tragedy, I found my path.

Two other sessions I found particularly impressive were to do with monetising your blog :

Charge your worth.

Marketing to Digital Parents. Win / Win / Win Collaboration with Brands

Some fantastic tips there too!

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The event came to a final close with everyone getting together for a grand gala dinner preceded by some exquisite canapés and drinks at the castle rooftop garden. Great company, delicious food, awesome  music and guess what ? My kids have renewed respect for me thanks to the  DPCON13 harlem shake ! I promise you it makes us mummy and daddy bloggers look like rock stars.

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Alright! So what did I learn from DPCON13? Let me try and sum it up in 5 I mean 8 short points.

  1. Kindness is a way of life.
  2. Blogging is not broadcasting, it is communicating ( Thank you Nikki Parkinson – Styling you)
  3. Sometimes people aren’t who they seem to be and sometimes they are much more than you originally thought.
  4. You may lose track of day, time and significant  political happenings while engrossed at a Bloggers Conference. Hey at one stage, we thought Julia Gillard wouldn’t be PM anymore.
  5. Every time you stumble, every time you hit rock bottom, remember that there is someone else out there who has had worse than you. Be strong, be courageous, stand tall. Be YOU.
  6. Never, never, never give up.
  7. You do not attempt to wing cupcake decorating. Ever.
  8. Purple iPhone chargers are the best thing to happen to iPhones. No seriously.

I came away from DPCON13  even more overwhelmed than I had felt while going in. So many emotions, so much to take back, mull over, countless inspiring stories and a head buzzing with ideas on how to go forward. It has taken me a good 4 days to finally emerge from my dpcon13 happy bubble but I come away deeply humbled and grateful, much more aware of my weaknesses but also my strengths. I come away more determined to go places. And I suppose that’s not such a bad thing after all!

So thankyou DPCON13 for this fabulous celebration of the blogger community. Brenda Gaddi, Melissa Gassman and the rest of the team , great show guys!

I leave you today with a picture that is special to me. She exudes warmth and humour in her words.  She surprised me with her considered compassion as she hosted the very emotionally charged Blogging Through Adversity session and she had me in stitches when she spoke of  Defriending Grandma.  She’s funny, she’s witty and a truly wonderful girl inside out, I am so glad I got a chance to hang out with her for a bit.

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The lovely Grace from With Some Grace

Linking up with Grace ofcourse for FYBF.

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Savvy Spaces Returns – More On Simple Decluttering

March 26, 2013

Our very own savvy queen of organisation, Miss K is back on the blog today continuing with the keep those benchtops clean with some very simple but handy tips on keeping the clutter in check. Over to you, Miss K.

Savvy Spaces Returns – More on simple declutering.

Today, I will share some of the ways I try to keep my kitchen bench top area only 15 mins away from being tidy.  The key message to focus on is that clearing a space, clears the mind.   No one wants to become a slave to housework or spend their days cleaning.  With the right systems and storage solutions in place, finding that clear space should only take you minutes.

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Your kitchen will have items that live on the bench top.  However, we want to avoid getting into the trap of STORING items that don’t belong here.  STORING more often occurs when items don’t have a designated ‘home’. 

My kitchen does become a temporary holding zone for many items entering into our home.  This is made worse by the fact that we enter via the kitchen door.  It is therefore imperative that there are some storage solutions in place to help with a quick tidy up.

My Personalised Storage Solutions:

KEYS – Do you find keys get placed onto the benches?  Do you ever get frustrated trying to look for your keys?  I have our keys hanging on a mug holder.  You could consider a key tree or other solution so that they are always placed into the SAME spot when you walk in the door.  No more searching for lost keys!!  Due to security issues, I am not advocating having your keys in a prominent place in the kitchen.  However, these ideas could still be used in your “Hiding Spot”.  The main point is PLACE YOUR KEYS IN THE SAME SPOT ALWAYS, wherever that may be.

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PAPERS – I have a communication station in my kitchen area.  I have a calendar pinned open on the current month, as well as a weekly planner and I also pin important school notes, birthday invites, extracurricular activities notices and any other important upcoming info to the pinup board.  Even if you don’t have a large space, you can set up a pin up board on the back of a cupboard door or in the pantry.  Cork boards are commonly available from many stores or you can also use cork tiles to create the same effect.

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INCOMING MAIL  - Do you tend to bring and drop your mail in the kitchen area?  We are very guilty of this in our home.  To ensure a quick tidy up, I have this box system that looks like a book.  This cost me $10 in a variety store and it’s a great way to stash away clutter creating mail.  A cute little basket would work equally well.  The key though is to ensure you set a regular time to move your mail for processing or filing.

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I love how I can throw all the mail and paperwork into this book in 1 minute, creating an instant tidy look.  Great for when unexpected guests arrive.

BITS AND BOBS – Whilst most bits and bobs (B&B’s) such as childrens toys, crayons, pencils, you name it, should be relocated to their proper homes, it really isn’t practical to be going back and forth all day long and let’s be honest, who has the energy or motivation to be constantly picking up and packing away?   So create a storage solution where you specifically stash these.  YES it may become the Bermuda Triangle with items never really resurfacing again but it is a much simpler solution that gives your space the clarity it deserves.   As you become more organised, you will find that you will dedicate a time to empty your B&B Stash at periodic times.

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 Focus on getting your kitchen working FOR you and not AGAINST you!!  We look forward to hearing some of your very own tips, ideas or questions and would LOVE to see some photos if you are willing to share.  Until next time, have a fabulous week.

What is your biggest challenge with keeping benchtops clean and clutter free?

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A New Pakistan, My Pakistan.

March 24, 2013

I particularly appeal to our intelligentsia and students to come forward and rise to the occasion. You have performed wonders in the past. You are still capable of repeating the history. You are not lacking in the great qualities and virtues in comparison with the other nations. Only you have to be fully conscious of that fact and to act with courage, faith and unity.

- Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah

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73 years ago on this day 23rd March 1940, a resolution was passed at the grounds of Minar-e-Pakistan - Lahore  for a secular muslim state. 7 years later,  on 14th August 1947, Pakistan was born.

66 years on, my Pakistan has been plunged to the depths of despair. Corruption, bad leadership, selfish, ulterior motives have all taken a toll on our country and it’s citizens. Hope is faint but the only straw we clutch to for this monumental shift. Hope and Imran Khan.

They say all great changes are preceded by chaos.

Imran Khan, cricketer extraordinaire turned politician is catalysing a sweeping positive change in the mindset of the average Pakistani.

Close to half a million people are gathered at the same location TODAY, Minar e Pakistan waiting to hear Imran Khan speak his message of change for Pakistan. He comes with the promise and hope of a Naya Pakistan (New Pakistan). God willing.

My thoughts are with my country and fellow Pakistanis. May this be a day of great, positive change for Pakistan.

Today, from the core of my heart truly prays and wishes for a peaceful, prosperous, strong and new Pakistan. A Pakistan that dreams, breathes and lives fearlessly. A Pakistan with a vision , full of hope and possibilities for the future.

So here’s to a new Pakistan , My Pakistan.

Have you ever experienced a political uprising in your country?

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Someone Pinch Me Please – Am I Seriously Going To DPCON13?

March 20, 2013

DPCON 13 – Digital Parents Conference 2013

I was never meant to go to DPCON this year. There were several constraints – the day job, finances…life.

Then almost like it was meant to be, one day while lurking on the Digital Parents website, I noticed Jane of Java Jane had put her ticket up for sale as she couldn’t make the conference and wouldn’t want the ticket to go to waste. I cold emailed Jane as it was a fair few hours later than she had initially posted thinking the ticket would definitely have been snapped up.  Jane responded straight back and said it was still available, it was a sign. I explained to Jane that I was a single parent and would appreciate any concession possible. Jane happily obliged for which I am eternally grateful, Thank you Jane.

So I was in luck but there was still another hurdle. You see,  this year DPCON is happening on a Wednesday and a Thursday which means being a solo parent, I would have to ask the boys’ dad to look after them on 3 week nights. I wasn’t sure if he would be okay with that but more importantly, I wasn’t sure how the kids would feel about the change in their routine . It has been 3 years since the split, they have never spent a school night with their father. Fs2  at one stage said “ But Daddy doesn’t know how we do our homework”  You can trust Fs2 for telling it like it is, you really can ! More than FS2 though, it has been FS1 who hasn’t been entirely okay with the idea.

Once I had an okay from their dad, I took the bold step of buying my ticket. Bold because I was doing something out of my comfort zone, leaving the kids behind, trusting everything would be okay… In parenting world, that is a big ask, in single–parenting world, it is a monumental ask… a large part of you is always ensuring that the children have an extra cushion wherever possible, you try to soften the blows every step of the way. To somehow make up for the relationship you couldn’t work out with their other parent. I am not advocating that it is the best way but quite often, that is how it is.

Now the next step would be to find accommodation within an affordable range close to the venue. While I was still considering my options and the official DPCON hotel seemed out of range, I saw an FB update by Rhianna over at A Parenting Life wondering if anyone wanted to share a room. Genius! Why hadn’t I thought of this before? It was a sign. I messaged Rhi and put both hands up for sharing. Rhi was keen , I was keen –  And in no time I had myself a DPCON roomie. Yay!

The weeks leading up to DPCON have been busy at home, at work and on the blog. I haven’t kept very well for the past few weeks so that hasn’t helped either. The excitement though hasn’t dulled at all, I can’t wait to learn more about the craft, perhaps gain a better sense of direction moving forward but most important of all, meet all my fabo new bloggy friends. Yep that’s the bottom line folks! Meeting all the awesome bloggy peeps and the shopping, lets not underestimate the shopping. Infact, there may or may not have been a bit of a shopping spree leading up to the event. Trust me , this is a big deal in the Aussie blogging world and a girl has to look her best, plus really any excuse is a good excuse to shop. Period.

Now lets fast forward because:

a) I don’t want to put you all to sleep and

b) I would ideally like to finish writing this post before I get to Sydney and at this rate, it’s never gonna happen.

Yes, you heard it , as I type , I am on  my way to Sydney for DPCON13!!!!  Okay now that I am done being dramatic, I have to admit my nerves still a little bit frayed from what has been a jam packed day in every sense of the word.

I almost thought I wouldn’t make it to DPCON.

Saturday, FS 1 ( Fab son 1 for new readers) came down with a temperature which meant we were off line for most of the weekend. I thought he would be better by Monday but that didn’t happen , the poor thing felt tired and weak, I’d feel terrible sending him to school that way so we ended up staying home. At this point though, I was gradually heading towards a guilt ridden  panic zone , how could I ever leave my sick child and head over to Sydney for 3 whole days of blogging fun? Where are my priorities? What was I thinking? I was a terrible mum.

This morning,  my little man looked a lot better (phew) but still didn’t want to go school. I somehow pushed him to go and headed off to work. More guilt, more “bad mother” feelings. I promised, I would come get him if he fell sick again but he had to atleast try. Every ounce of me hoped that he’d get back into the swing of things once he saw his friends. I was wrong. At midday, I had the ominous phone call from the school front office, he didn’t look too well and I would have to come get him. Guilt, guilt and more guilt. At this point, I was going to ready to abandon DPCON altogether. Then I spoke to a dear friend who talked a bit (lot) of sense into me…Stay calm , get FS1 and reassess the situation. Is he really as bad or is it just a case of separation anxiety. Wise girl.

Within 3 hours of being at work, I scrambled calmly managed to finish whatever I needed to do, raced back to the school, picked up both boys and brought them home. FS1 seemed a bit low yes, but nothing major and definitely nothing a few tight cuddles couldn’t fix.  I requested them both to be extra good so mummy could finish packing. After weeks of obsessing over what and what not to pack, I still have a nagging feeling that I have forgotten something or perhaps it’s just the mad rush of it all. Amazingly, there were no fights, no cushion wars, nothing. I actually finished packing an hour before their dad was supposed to pick them up, heck I even did one quick lot of dishes and watered my plants. Eventually, I sat down with the boys for a cuppa. There were kisses, tears and cuddles galore I can assure you.  I knew then that I would miss them terribly, I knew they would miss me too.

They left and soon after, I left home for the bus station. It feels surreal to finally be heading to Sydney, I suppose I am still wound up after the day’s events, anxious and exhausted. I need to deep breathe, let go and trust that everything will be okay. I need to take the next 3 days well in my stride and soak up all the bloggy goodness there is to come. I need to appreciate that I am able to go along this year. Last year I was a blogger who had just begun her journey and avidly watched  DPCON12 from a distance through FB and Twitter streams. I was envious, I wanted to be there.

Tomorrow morning, I will be at DPCON13 rubbing shoulders with some of the best in the Aussie blogosphere, making new friends, finally meeting the bloggers whose words I have admired from a distance. Listen to some amazing stories, perhaps share mine. Dream a little more.

Someone, pinch me please.

Have you been to a bloggers conference ? How did you feel ? What’s your best tip?

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Food, Conversation, Inspiration {Canberra Bloggers Meetup}

March 16, 2013

So as much as I love Canberra , there isn’t a major blogger community presence here. And unfortunately, whenever there has been an event, I haven’t been able to go along due to personal commitments. I decided that was going to change this year. Partly because  as a blogger or any other craft for that matter,  not everyone “gets” blogging and therefore  meeting fellow bloggers is kind of good for your blogging soul. It gives you the reassurance that you aren’t the only crazy one doing crazy things! And partly because I am totally envious of those cool blogger meetups that always happen in the bigger cities  followed by pictures all over social media.

Over the past couple of months, I have been lucky enough to get to know two lovely Canberran bloggers Vanisha from Vanisha’s Life In Australia and Maddy from the newly launched Mummawoosah . Having our own Canberra social was inevitable , so last weekend we met for brunch .

Here is  what followed over the course of the morning in pictures and words.. Enjoy :)

Where there are bloggers, there is food.

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And foodie pictures galore !

Resolutions

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 Maddy had been tossing up about going live for the past few days, she went away  on the day saying she would. And she did ! Well done Maddy – Read her first post here :)

Conversation and Inspiration

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Great food, amazing coffee and fabulous company. 

One of the things we discussed was how important it was to keep it real when you are blogging. That no one has a perfect life. Vanisha went away and wrote a heart warming post about how she has been feeling these past few weeks. You can read it here :)

Happy Snaps

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The Spoils

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Maddy brought along some uber gorgeous Nigerian jewellery to show us.

Instant Sharing

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You Facebook it, I’ll instagram it.

And that’s how we roll!

Inspiring stories, Brand new friendships

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It was so refreshing to meet these beautiful, like minded girls and learn more about their life stories. Food, conversation and inspiration, does it get any better ?

Do you ever feel like normal people don’t “get” your blogging ? What has been your best blogger meet up experience?

Image credits : Thankyou Vanisha for sharing your pictures from the day.

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{Wordless Wednesday} Do You Like White Roses?

March 6, 2013

I love white roses.

They epitomise purity,innocence, honesty and love. Growing up, while all the other girls wanted bright, sensuous , powerful and alluring red, I wanted the simple, the dreamy, the hopeful white. That made me a pretty easy girl to please.

Not much has changed :) Not referring to the easy to please bit.

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While there is life, there is hope.

What is your favourite rose colour?

Linking up with the lovely Trish from My Little Drummer Boys for Wordless Wednesday.

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Happy Birthday Mumchic.

March 1, 2013

Sisters are amazing. I don’t talk much about mine here on Mumchic but quite honestly, I would be lost without her. She is my biggest and most honest reality check.

Sometime back in early February of 2012, clearly under the influence of some delicious meal I had cooked for her, she said

“You have such great recipes, why don’t you start a blog?”

“But I had a blog, remember?”

“Err yeaah in 2006 or something?”

That came with the look that spells “wtf” in not so many words…. it’s a special wordless exchange that happens between sisters, you won’t understand.

Anywho back to the blog suggestion , I have a feeling she had wind of my floundering ways and thought I was wasting too much important brain space on watching melodramatic Pakistani plays and needed to do something constructive with the little free time I had.

You see, this isn’t the first time someone has suggested writing again but this time around the idea stuck with me. Longer than usual.

And thus out of a random conversation with my little sister, Mumchic was born. Once I had decided that that I was going to start a blog, we agonised  over the theme and a name for weeks eventually deciding on Mum Chic – a hub of all things delicious and chic for but not restricted to mums.

And this little baby is exactly a year old today!

Happy Birthday Mumchic.

Nothing worth having comes easy

Nothing worth having comes easy.

What a journey it has been.The highs, the lows, the joy of creation. If there is one thing I have learnt this past year, it is this. When you love what you do, when you are passionate about what you are building, no hour in the night is too late, no dream futile, no vision too big. Yes it takes courage to do something out of the box and a lot of willpower because as with any uncharted path, there are tests.But that is when you persevere, that is when you give it your best shot.The results might just astound you.

I started blogging as a complete rookie, I had the words but I also had a lot to learn about the game I was playing. Scheduling posts, linkies, PR, coneferences, social media… you name it! So much to take in, I felt overwhelmed. As my readership grew, my goals changed too – I now had plans for this blog but I also had a pressing need to understand the space better.  The trouble with the business of blogging is, the bigger it grows, the bigger you want it to grow. I reached out to people asking for mentorship. Some were extremely gracious and generous, some not so much but I learnt from it, either way.

But having said all of that, my greatest take away of all  from the past year has been the beautiful bloggy friendships I have found along the way and all the mind blowing stories I have been able to read. I feel previleged to have been able to share mine with you.

And last but not the least, the love and untiring support of everyone out there : fellow bloggers, readers, followers, family and friends – Mumchic would not have been here without your support :) . Thankyou for putting up with me for a whole year, I promise as I did at the start of the year to bring you better and more exciting things in the year to come.

And before I forget, a special thank you to the person who waved her magic wand and made it all happen!

Thank you little sister. Love you.

P.S I still watch above mentioned melodramatic Pakistani plays, only difference is nowadays the usually play in the background while I write. A girl’s gotta keep up with her plays right?

P.P.S I am writing this post past 1am under a heavy influence of chocolate. If it seems to sappy tomorrow morning, you may blame the chocolate, or the clock or both.

Have you reached a blogging milestone? How did you celebrate?’

Is there something you would like to see more of here on Mumchic over the coming year?

Linking up with the wonderful Grace at With Some Grace for FYBF.

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{Wordless Wednesday} Moods

February 26, 2013

This handsome little man is my younger son aka Fabulous Son 2. Contrary to FS1, he hates posing or having pictures taken. So I just go ahead and do the next best thing any mum would do, capture him at his natural best. Here I give you Moods.

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A child’s smile is one one of life’s greatest blessings.

Linking up with the very wonderful My Little Drummer Boys and Twinkle In The Eye Blog for Wordless Wednesday.

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A Courageous Path.

February 21, 2013

Never allow yourself to be bullied.

Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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