Acknowledgements

Thank you are words that don’t even come close to conveying the gratitude I feel when I look at the people around me, the ones who have supported me, nurtured me, believed in me. Without them, I would be a poorer version of myself, here, existing but with no richness in my life.

To my two beautiful children who are the coolest kids alive, my hope in life is that I instil in you that you can achieve anything, and that the only thing that limits you is your mind. You make me a better person and I can’t imagine my life without you. Thank you for putting up with “Moody Mummy” when she was writing, but most of all thank you for being awesome. You are and will always be my greatest accomplishment.

To the amazing group of people I have surrounded myself with- each one of you fits in my life like an intricate puzzle piece and I am incomplete without you. You inspire me daily in your own way but most especially I am blessed to be in the company of such wonderful, strong, beautiful women. I adore you all.

To my tireless editors, Karen, Nat and Sam. They were my “Kates and Christines” seeing in me what not everyone did, trusting me to get the job done. Thank you for reading, re-reading then reading again my many drafts. I appreciate your time, your effort and your energy so that I was able to bring to life this story. I knew you would tell me if it sucked and wouldn’t “appease” me. Like Lexi, I don’t like to be handled. Thank you for your patience, your laughter, your opinions and your persistence - I’m not the easiest person to “edit”. Sam, you were my biggest champion, we shall ride this wave together wherever it goes- this will not be forgotten or go unnoticed!

Thank you to the amazing photography of Angelique Ehlers who captured the beautiful images for the cover and to Gianni Renda who took the image and designed the cover, which by far exceeded my creative vision.

Lastly to my husband Gep, for his unwavering love and support, who over the years has embraced my “craziness” allowing me to be the woman I am. The insane ups and downs we have endured over the years would be enough to fill five lifetimes, which still would not be long enough with you. Your belief in me, spurred me when my own belief had waned. I know I’m not always easy to be around, especially when consumed with creative madness but you accept me, without question. I love you; you will always have my heart.