The Uncharted and Unhinged: Life’s Adventures
Beyond the spreadsheets and budgets, there’s life—and it’s beautifully messy.
I’ll share my unfiltered, real-life tales about home renovations gone wrong, the hilarious antics of my pirate-dog Sansa, and all the chaotic moments you can’t plan. Join me in laughing at the glorious, unscripted reality that refuses to be contained.
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The Funny Files: From the Office to My Inbox
This is where the absurdities of daily life and work meet my humorous take. Join me in laughing at the unhinged chaos that can’t be contained by a to-do list.
- Just Give Me the Numbers! (And Maybe a Very Large Bottle of Wine) – As a financial manager, I’m used to handling millions of dollars. What I didn’t sign up for was consulting on office succulents, tie choices, and my boss’s jammed stapler. This is a story about my day job, where I deal with numbers and “unrelated executive questions”.
- My Inbox Knows Something I Don’t (Or Maybe It Does?) – My inbox has become a digital black hole of chaos. So when it started sending me targeted spam about Medicare and funeral arrangements, I had to ask: does my email know something I don’t? Join me in a hilariously honest look at my email’s golden-years obsession.
- “No” Is My New Favorite Word, and I’m Not Sorry About It – Does your mouth say “sure!” while your brain is screaming “NOOOOO!”? I’m a recovering people-pleaser, and I’ve finally discovered the magic of a tiny, two-letter word. Join me in a hilarious confession about all the times I said yes when I meant nope.
My Journey to the Unhinged
This is my origin story. These posts share the humorous and sometimes surprising turns my life took. The journey led me from the written word to the world of spreadsheets.
- The Debit of My Dreams, The Credit of My Reality – My journey from writing fantasy epics to becoming a finance manager has been a strange one. This is my full story—from a switchboard operator to a finance manager. Discover how I found a way to blend my love for words with the world of numbers.
- Discover Finance Secrets: My True Story Unveiled – A famous author claimed my blog was a front for a “clockwork writer” (aka AI). They were wrong. But in a surprising twist, I discovered it was a brilliant marketing ploy to draw attention to my work. My response? The full, hilarious story.
Stories from the Heart
These are my most personal and heartfelt stories. They explore the profound bond with our loved ones and the quiet, emotional journey of grief and healing.
- Love Finds a Way: Our Journey After Losing Sophie – The silence after Sophie was deafening, a profound ache where a happy, goofy wiggle once was. This is my story of a new melody, one that speaks of resilience and second chances. It highlights the enduring power of a dog’s love to heal even the most broken hearts.
- Holding Space: For the Smiles We See and the Struggles We Don’t – When someone dear to me offered a glimpse into their inner turmoil, it was a profound reminder of the silent battles many of us face. This is my plea to hold space for the smiles we see and the struggles we don’t. The message to anyone who needs to hear it: you are not walking this path alone.
- Sansa’s Silent Language – My dog, Sansa, is a quiet companion and a furry shadow. In a world of noise, I’m constantly struck by the power of her wordless wisdom. It melts away my daily worries and brings a profound sense of peace.