Hello ladies and gentlemen, The Blog Tag network on Facebook has a “Writing” theme this week. I thought, because I am a writer by profession (and it’s my passion), I’ll let you in on a few things about myself. I…
Author: melissajavan
Working Mom: The Special Moments of My Child’s Life
“They grow up so fast – so enjoy every moment.” If I got a R1 for every time I hear this, I would have enough money to go on a luxurious holiday. Perhaps even have enough to gamble at a…
My Bucket List: The 3 Things I Already Have Ticked Off
Ever felt like time stood still? I remember my colleagues and I joking one day about how it felt like two hours later the clock said that only 5 minutes passed. On Thursday 10 November 2016 I had the opportunity…
Mommy diaries: Homemade toys beat boredom
Playing with formula milk tins or plastic cooldrink bottles is a new thing for my ten month old daughter. Yes, children get bored of toys from a very early age. HOMEMADE TOYS? Over the past weekend she’s played with her…
My first time as a host of a Twitter chat
I think my love for entrepreneurship started while I was working at a grassroots newspaper. It was in 2011, the year I also did the part time National Degree in Journalism course. That year was tough. On Tuesday- and Thursday…
Mommy diaries: I can’t be a stay at home mom
I don’t think I’ll ever be a stay at home mother. I love my child but… 🙂 Princess is now ten months old. I remember the first three months with her. Overwhelmed with emotions, I was scared of the thought…
Dear Readers: Thank You
I realised again this weekend I fortunate I am. We went to Hartebeespoort Dam-area on Saturday, because hubby (Leslie Javan) had a gig (show) with another musician, Bacchus Nel. The gig was done at a family’s house. It was held…
Life lessons 101: my experiences before I reached 30
It’s Cassarica Nadas’ birthday. She is the chief executive officer of The Blog Tag community and her site Amazeblog. This lady is my homie and part of my Mastermind Group – we share ideas and experiences relating to our blogs….
3 Things I learned from entrepreneurs as a journalist
I married an entrepreneur. My parents are entrepreneurs. I want to be an entrepreneur [I’m in no hurry though]. Let me explain: my mother used to be a housewife. Eventually she found ways to get an extra income for our…
Dating 101: my list for my partner
I woke up one Saturday morning and found my dad praying in the living room. When he saw me, he said one of the things he was praying for was good partners for my brother and I. It was from that…