30 Something
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30 Something
4y ago
Today marks 52 years of planet earth being blessed with the
presence of such a strong, caring, thoughtful, bighearted, compassionate and
gentle woman, who I am so deeply blessed to call Mother.
Mom, I can’t imagine life without you. Needless to say, without you I wouldn’t be where I am today (literally- giggle). You’ve always been an outstanding role model who has shown me an infinite amount of love and understanding; and even though I’m a grown, 30-year old woman now, your love and understanding never ceases to exist. You, mom, never cease to amaze me, and for that I want to say Thank you ..read more
30 Something
4y ago
It’s not every day that your sister asks you to say a speech
at her wedding. No pressure right? Being such a momentous and rare occasion to
express your feelings in front of over 100 people obviously has to be perfect.
From the time I knew I’d be showering her wedding with my sweet, sweet words, I
started doing my research. Thankfully google gave me tons of advice, from how
slowly to speak, how to stand and be composed, and finally to “just speaking
from the heart”. Helpful? I think not!
Writing a speech for someone’s momentous occasion, especially as someone as special as a sister can par ..read more
30 Something
4y ago
So here I am, thirty, flirty and
thriving, or am I?
I just turned three times ten this year. No biggie right? Unlike previous birthdays where I’d get super excited and plan the day, my 30th birthday planning did not transpire. For what reason you might ask? Well, I just didn’t want it to happen! I didn’t want the day to come, PERIOD!
With turning 30 came the notion of “being single and thirty”. Those of you who are single and thirty, like me, probably fully understand this notion. And YES, it is a “thing”….and a complete catch 22!
Thirty is the age where Gen Z’s
view me as “traffi ..read more
30 Something
5y ago
There is a
unique pain that comes from preparing your heart for a child that
never comes.” ~David Platt
As we approach
Infertility Awareness month in October, where we celebrate the courageous
couples who have walked the walk and come out strong on the other side; we also
remember those who are on their journey of trying to conceive. This book aims
to bring them information, knowledge, hope and the strength to continue to
fulfil their desire to fill the cot.
With such a
taboo subject across many cultures and religions, Mandy and Bradly Petrus
co-author a book on their Journey with Infert ..read more
30 Something
5y ago
Those who know me know that I
hold my brothers friends near and dear to my heart. Matthew passed away 7 years
ago, but over the years my family and I still maintain a strong bond with his
closest friends. Eyovo was Matthews’s best friend and I literally love him in
the same likeness as I do my own siblings. I’ve watched him grow up over the
years into such an admirable young man.
Mentally and physically he has become such a charm and has such an
in-depth outlook on life. As an almost Pilot with proud Angolan roots, he has
such a humble balance in life and it shines through in each and every c ..read more
30 Something
5y ago
I’ve always been the type to take matters into my own hands. And by matters I mean my hair.
I know…. what kind of “girl” am I, right?
Little did I know that
maintenance at a professional salon would be a life changing experience.
Ofcorse I’ve been to salons, but there’s a huge difference between a professional salon and a salon. Spot the difference. In my lifetime I’ve been to a number of these salons and didn’t actually realise that the products that they used weren’t professional. Or if they were, which happened on the odd occasion, they weren’t being used correctly. I also mainta ..read more
30 Something
5y ago
I appreciate that I have met a
bunch of contrasting people in my life. Each played a monumental role in molding
me into the person I am today. I’ve met people who have a relaxed outlook on
life and others who enjoy the whirl and hustle that comes with it. I have
noticed how some have a very figured out work life balance, while others tend
to focus a bit less on work and more on family time. To me, none of these
lifestyles are correct nor incorrect. Sure I agree more with the relaxed
outlook on life with a stronger focus on family, but everyone is different. What I think actually matters the m ..read more
30 Something
5y ago
Before you continue and get lost
in a pile of nonsensical words, let me fill you in on my previous relationship.
I was in a very committed relationship
for 5 years to be exact. I met (let’s call him “Jimmy” for the sake of this
blog post), 3 months before my younger brother passed away in 2012. Apart from my family, he was my cornerstone
throughout this tragic time in my life. As much as you may think it sounds
dumb, I felt comforted by the fact that my brother knew him and actually liked
him to an extent, and I didn’t want to let that go.
As with all relationships, there
were peaks a ..read more
30 Something
5y ago
The excruciating pain, injections and drips (literally my worst nightmare), the anesthetic going through my veins coupled with a ton of severe bruising. Above all else, the aftermath of having to carry a drip around for 72 long hours as well as not being fully mobile for ten stretched out days as I waited patiently to recover. I couldn’t help but question myself, “Will they notice? Can I lie about it if they do? How will people react to this insane reveal?”
You’re probably thinking, “What the hell are you going on about Taryn?”. I was so reluctant to publish this blog post, but then I thoug ..read more
30 Something
5y ago
I wouldn’t recommend going on a show like the Bachelor if you don’t have a thick skin. As much as my experience was short lived, I’m a firm believer in the notion that with every negative comes a positive. Being in the limelight and exposing myself to a world dominated by the internet and particularly social media allowed me to become subject to so many people’s opinions. Although positive feedback was greatly received there will always be a few tyrants who enjoy throwing shade. However, at the end, it all boils down to being okay with who you are, being self-assured and confident and I’d like ..read more