Fakalofa lahi atu! (translation: a warm greeting to you). Something that you might not know about me is that I was born on a tiny island in the South Pacific; Niue Island. My mum is Niuean and my dad in Australian. They met in Perth in the 80s, fell in love and moved back to […]
My Autoimmune Journey Part II – More Sacrifices to Serve Me
In my initial blog talking about my autoimmune journey, I shared some of my darkest and most vulnerable times as I grappled with my new diagnosis. I wrote the blog in June, when I was on my first round of immunosuppressant medication and all seemed to be going well. I still remember the sinking feeling […]
Finding my Voice: Learning to Speak up and be Heard
As a little girl growing up, I learnt from my parents and adult role models that I must mind my manners, and adjust my behaviour so as not to interrupt the adults when they were in conversation. I was taught to be polite and respectful, and it became a natural role that I embraced; the […]
Why I am grateful for my autoimmune condition flare up!
About six months after the birth of our second baby, I woke one morning feeling tenderness in my feet. I didn’t worry too much about, but after about a week it had gradually worsened to the point that I couldn’t bear to put weight on them. I had some other mild flu like symptoms including […]
I’m an Allergy Mum – Hear me Roar!
Food. Its arguably the fabric that holds communities together. Food is used for so much more than nutrition and fuelling the body. It used for enjoyment; many families gather over food, its used to say I love you, at rituals and ceremonies, cultural gatherings, even for compassionate means. It is ubiquitous. Now imagine that food, […]
Project Management: Mum Style
For the past almost two decades, I have been employed in a project based that role that relies on my ability to coordinate and implement projects, identifying key milestones, daily tasks and due dates along the way. I have also been highly regarded for my ability to project manage. I love mapping out the project […]