Self-deprecation has nothing to do with soiling one’s pants. Thankfully. Because it’s something I do quite a bit of.As you probably already know, self-deprecation is when you point out your own flaws either for the sake of a good laugh or to make someone else feel better.I do it mostly for the latter I think. I hate seeing people feel down on themselves. It makes me uncomfortable. So what better … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
My crafty genius – exposed
A reminder of my 'genius'.You might remember a few months back my smug ‘I’m a crafty genius’ post. You know, the post about the time I made all of those Angry Birds masks for my son’s birthday party? Well, a friend who knows me well has badgered me to find out the real story behind those masks. So here it is…the truth exposed. The Angry Birds masks and some scratchy stupid staples.“What will they … [Read more...]
What’s in a name?
Everything, if you go by a stinging comment once made about the name we chose for our daughter. A person I didn’t know made the comment on a social networking site, where a mutual friend was seeking suggestions for the name of her own unborn child. “Whatever you do, don’t give your kid one of those weird Irish names that are spelt funny,” was this person’s advice to my friend.It was my cue to … [Read more...]
‘Mummy blogging’ – the truth
Lately I’ve read a few articles in mainstream media about blogging: the ‘mummy blogging’ phenomenon in particular. While I’m delighted that some of the talented bloggers (who are also mothers) that I follow are receiving some well-deserved publicity, I’m also a tad bit annoyed.Annoyed because these articles often paint a picture of bored housewives lured to the keyboard by the promise of free … [Read more...]