About Me


My name is Erin and I have been blogging since I was 15 (for over 13 years). This blog is my part of the internet where I can be myself and share updates about my life, raise awareness of things I am passionate about and share whatever else I am inspired by. My life has never been straightforward, and every day brings with it new challenges and hurdles to overcome. I have a long list of medical diagnoses including Dyspraxia, Anxiety, Panic Attack Disorder, Major Depression, PPPD (persistent postural perceptual dizziness) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. While separately each of these things would be a challenge enough together my life can be somewhat difficult on the best of days. 

I am about to start studying a Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Support as I want to help those who are going through similar struggles as I have and be able to use my lived experience in a positive way. 

When I'm not studying my life is filled with medical appointments, baking, crafting and figuring out my next move in life.

Here are some fun facts about me:

  • I love musicals and I would love to see Hamilton live one day! 

  • I am partial to anything sparkly, and I love glitter.
  • I have a Cert. 4 and a Diploma in Community Services.
  • I am extremely clumsy and broke my right ankle falling down 3 steps, resulting in me needing a
    moon boot for 13 weeks. 
  • I bit my nails for 20 years and I honestly have no idea how I eventually stopped. 
  • I love a good medical drama or a comedy.
  • If I was more science-minded I would've gone into forensics or possibly medical research.
  • My top 5 movies are Hamilton (with the original cast on Disney Plus), Tick Tick Boom, The Broken Hearts Gallery, Big Hero 6 and Encanto. I feel like there's no coincidence that Lin Manuel Miranda has something to do with three of the five movies (he created Hamilton, directed Tick Tick Boom and wrote the music for Encanto). I also love cheesy predictable movies like Disney Channel Original Movies (High School Musical, Zombies, Lemonade Mouth etc.), Hallmark movies and Netflix originals. 
  • I have a bit of a sweet tooth and I love anything chocolate.
  • I'm a cat lover and have an 8kg ginger cat called Paprika or Rikki for short.
  • I love baking but I have no desire to make a career out of it, instead I see it as a way to serve and bring joy to people. 
  • I'm the oldest out of 3 girls - my middle sister has Down Syndrome and my youngest sister has red hair. 
  • I've never been outside of Australia and only got my passport when I was 25. 

Comments

Anna said…
I love your blog Erin! You are such a good writer and I really enjoy reading what is going on in your life and what's important for you. Keep it up! X
Anonymous said…
Hi Erin, I have been reading your blog, I’m not really sure where I found it and why it came up but I check it every couple of months. I’m working in community services too and studied similar to what you have. What you write about really interests me and I can definitely relate to some of it. Would be keen to get in touch.
Anonymous said…
Hi Erin,

Your pages are so inspiring! I can definitely relate to the anxiety and job searching page!! My cat is no help as he walks over my keyboard and sits in front of the screen :O)
I'll look for you on Instagram!
Anonymous said…
hello Erin,
I just start reading your blog and I am keen to continue reading. Your life and experiences are so engaging. I would like to learn how to write like you, I put in effort but I think I am still in the process. Since a teacher of mine told me that I am not a good editor...I am working on it every day as I felt brokenhearted due to that comment.

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