Valerie's Journal

How your creative passions will help you in your day job

How your creative passions will help you in you...

Above: This white peony ‘Equilibrium’ has now gone to its forever home in Sydney’s northern beaches. I was recently talking to a woman who had a Very Serious Corporate Career....

How your creative passions will help you in you...

Above: This white peony ‘Equilibrium’ has now gone to its forever home in Sydney’s northern beaches. I was recently talking to a woman who had a Very Serious Corporate Career....

What happens when the tables are turned?

What happens when the tables are turned?

Recently, I was interviewed by a journalist. They are writing an article about my various creative pursuits and, I have to admit, it was really weird being on the other...

What happens when the tables are turned?

Recently, I was interviewed by a journalist. They are writing an article about my various creative pursuits and, I have to admit, it was really weird being on the other...

The mystery of the creative process

The mystery of the creative process

The creative process is a mysterious thing. It’s an intangible experience that has highs and lows but, if you persist, the rewards can be wonderful because you emerge somewhere you...

The mystery of the creative process

The creative process is a mysterious thing. It’s an intangible experience that has highs and lows but, if you persist, the rewards can be wonderful because you emerge somewhere you...

The ups and downs of feeling inadequate

The ups and downs of feeling inadequate

I’m not going to lie. Being plagued with feelings of inadequacy occurs relatively frequently in my life. In fact, it happened last night. I was watching an incredible cellist on...

The ups and downs of feeling inadequate

I’m not going to lie. Being plagued with feelings of inadequacy occurs relatively frequently in my life. In fact, it happened last night. I was watching an incredible cellist on...

Should I have de-prioritised my passions?

Should I have de-prioritised my passions?

 I’m now back home after adventuring in the van and I certainly got the taste for little creative breaks like this. I’ll definitely be planning more short trips with little...

Should I have de-prioritised my passions?

 I’m now back home after adventuring in the van and I certainly got the taste for little creative breaks like this. I’ll definitely be planning more short trips with little...

I’m finally fulfilling a long-held dream

I’m finally fulfilling a long-held dream

Many years ago, when my little doggie Rambo was still around, I wanted to travel to various cities or towns with him in something like a campervan or RV because...

I’m finally fulfilling a long-held dream

Many years ago, when my little doggie Rambo was still around, I wanted to travel to various cities or towns with him in something like a campervan or RV because...