Life musings on where I came from, how I got where I am and where I'm going. I'll share my thoughts and experience on womanhood, relationships, parenting, lifestyle, hobbies, education, employment and things I love. I'll take you with me through this podcast on an interesting and unpredictable journey. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays
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I'm back from my break, unfortunately, I don't have good news regarding a new job. I did quit my job though and I'm now planning to move near London.LISW - Life Update: What I've Been Up To Part 2Find me on BlogYouTubeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisnaick)
I know it's been a while since my last episode and I thought I'll give you an update as it's not cool to just disappear.FacebookBlogYouTubeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisnaick)
In today's episode, I'm going to talk about how planning to change my life by investing more in myself.FacebookBlogYouTubeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisnaick)
I never thought a day will come when I'll share a scam story, I fell for a phone scam and I mean it literally.It's such an awful feeling, I feel like crawling into a hole.FacebookBlogYouTubeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisnaick)
Hancock's affair reminded me of a dream I had last year, it didn't make any sense at the time but I'm thinking maybe it was a premonition.FacebookBlogYouTubeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisnaick)
Always be cautious when looking for your next opportunity as not all opportunities are real opportunities.FacebookBlogYouTubeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisnaick)
Although, I'm looking forward to the upcoming interviews I've also decided to quit my job by July whether I get an offer or not.I'm an extreme kind of person and I do believe attitude is everything if you want to change your life.FacebookBlogYouTubeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisnaick)
I'm finally back from my trip to London and I've got some good news to share.FacebookBlogYoutubeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisnaick)
I'm back to reading accounting books to refresh my memory and brush up on my skills, I thought about asking my sister for help but I don't think it would be a good idea.FacebookBlogYoutube
I'm looking forward to my trip to London, this isn't just about the interview as I'm planning to move near London and I want to get used to how busy London is.FacebookBlogYoutube
If someone told me that I'll become an Entrepreneur in the middle of a pandemic. I'd never believed it! I've been an online reseller just for a couple of months but I've already learned so much and gained an amazing experience.FacebookBlog
I thought I made up my mind about moving on with my life but should I reconsider my decision. Is it really too late to improve my life here?FacebookBlog
Although I do love my new place, I'm now starting to see the inconvenience that comes with moving homes.I still believe that change is always a good thing and I'm ready to embrace it.FacebookBlog
I thought I had everything under control, my credit score was looking good but the last few weeks were pretty bad for my report.I had 3 hard searches in a short time and I feel like I'm back to square one.FacebookBlog
I can't believe how bossy these tiny human are about their playdate, they make plans without even speaking to us first and expect us to do as they want.FacebookBlog
I'm heading off to London for an interview even though I'm not particularly interested in the position. It may seem like I still have time left but a year isn't as long as we may think.FacebookBlog
I'm thinking of making my first big purchase using a credit card. It's such a big decision I feel like I need more time to think about it. FacebookBlog
When I started planning my move to London, I didn't think about he might feel when he finds out that I'm thinking of moving away from ManchesterI like him but I might never see him again!FacebookBlog
I know I tend to take things too seriously and I'm dedicated but sometimes it's good to know when you are doing too much.I worked in my car this week and I have to say it takes a lot of commitment to do so.
I thought we were past this but one look at my new place brought back the green eye monster, why be jealous when you can do your own thing?FacebookBlog
I don't know what it is about my new place that keeps getting people curious, I get a lot of "how much is this house?"Also, I still don't have internet yet and it's going to be a while before it gets connected.
Social Media is making it a lot easier for people to share their experience so how you treat customers will have a big impact on your business. In today's episode, I shared my experience trying to open an account with a bank and how I was initially treated.
I recently ended a 5-year story to begin a new one, things aren't great but I'm positive and I look forward to the future as I believe in myself.
I'm finally moving into the new house, I'm so excited I don't think I'll be able to sleep in the next few days.
I'm having my surgery this week, I wish this was the last but at this point, I've lost faith in the NHS. Next time we'll speak, I'll new ears and I'll be living in my new house.
Most people who have been single for a long time asked themselves this question at some point. Is love really worth waiting for? What if you waste the best years of your life waiting for something that might never happen?
Problems just seem to be piling up, I can't even take a moment to breathe and celebrate. Most of this isn't even my own doing, Â
I don't want to be a parent who forces their children into a career without considering their children feeling. So I've been talking to the girls about their future and what they want to do later on in life.
I wonder when is the right time to tell your family or boyfriend about your hobbies, I never share what I do in my spare time with my family. Would they even understand my interest?
"There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home." I have been away because I've been looking for a house and I've finally found the perfect home for my family.
We tend to focus so much on our failures, we don't take the time to appreciate the small wins. The last couple of weeks haven't been easy and I'm glad that I've got something to celebrate and look forward to.The future seems so much brighter now!
I've seen a house I really like in the countryside, I wouldn't mind moving there. It seems like a good place to raise your kids as I want my daughters to grow up in a good environment.
Now that the adrenaline is down, I'm starting to feel it. I'm bruised and aching all over but I want to keep moving.
I want to talk about what happened and how I really feel about being a vulnerable woman, although it doesn't always seem that way.
The time has come to start a new chapter so I'm making my first steps to a new life. I'm grateful for my struggles because they made me who I am and I think it is time to leave the woman I was behind to become who I really am and do the things I was meant to do.
My new neighbour assaulted me in my own home and my daughters witnessed everything.
I really love beat them type of games and Sengoku Basara is one of my all-time favourites. I'm glad my daughters also share my passion for games as we have so much fun.
What an amazing journey it has been since I started this podcast, I do appreciate some opportunities falling into my lap but I prefer to focus on my growth and improving myself.
Saving money is a lot easier said than done and I did have some ups and downs when I first started my frugal journey but I'm getting better at budgeting each month.
A life update on what's going on with me, the last couple of weeks have been very busy.I got my first dose of the COVID vaccine, I celebrated my first year in my current position and I'm now looking for a house.
Most of us don't handle failure well, sometimes we try so hard to prove ourselves it comes across as being desperate which can lead to another failure.I've decided to take life as it comes and achieve my goals one step at a time. This is how I deal with failure now.
For the last episode of this season, I wanted to share something with you, one of my favouritecareer advisors will give the most common reasons people leave jobs.Here the link to the video
I'm revisiting some of my favourite childhood anime and I've noticed a pattern with 80's or 90's shoujo heroines. They always seem to fall for a rich guy!My favourite cheesy shoujo anime heroine is Candy.
We are heading towards the end of the third lockdown and I've made a list of things I'm looking forward to when life gets back to normal. I took my life for granted before the pandemic and I won't make the same mistake again.
I still haven't watched Harry and Meghan's interview but I've seen a few clips online and this is going to be interesting. I have so much respect for Harry, he's a man of character!
In today's episode, I spoke about my kids eating habits and how they tend to waste food. I do understand that they still very young but I won't be taken for granted.
I have been neglecting my hobbies, especially crochet, I can't seem to find the time or motivation to keep working on my project.This is one of my fav hobbies because it helps me deal with stress but it's been so hard to pick up crochet lately, is it burnout or am I just being lazy?
I feel kind of silly right and it may have to do with how happy I am, I mean I haven't felt this good for a long time. My life isn't perfect but I have fewer things to worry about.
I received a letter asking me to make an appointment to get the vaccine because I may be at risk of becoming unwell with COVID19. I honestly don't believe that I may be at risk but I don't mind getting the vaccine if it can make my life easier.
For a long time, I couldn't understand why my kids weren't as interested in anime as I am. They do love playing games with me but I couldn't get them to watch anime with me.