My Name Is Chantelle And…

i am…who i am. twenty nine. mama. wife. sister. daughter. nanny. writer. friend. inspired. loved. loving. creative. hopeful.

i began…writing this blog fat mum slim in july 2008. i was bored with the endless hours required to breastfeed a hungry baby, so i decided to write down my thoughts. i also wanted to inspire myself to lose the baby weight {+ more}. i am still trying to be inspired. i am also still the same weight that i was in july 2008. sometimes it takes more than a little inspiration + writing a blog.

i wish i had…more than twenty four hours in a day. the ability to use a ghd for more than just straightening my hair dead straight. a constantly clean house. a personal chef. been kinder to myself in my early twenties + teens.

i wish i hadn’t… eaten dog poop when i was a child. painted my sneakers with puff paint when i was twelve {+ thought i was oh so cutting edge}. left my diamond earrings at our suite on our wedding night.

when i was a child i want to…be the best teacher’s pet possible. i also wanted to be most proficient in class every year. i succeeded most years. except year one. i still remember the tantrum. diva.

i was happiest when… i met my little girl. i know it’s completely cliche, but i had been waiting for that moment all my life. and when i held her in my arms i felt a shift + i think my heart exploded.

i relax by…walking down at the beach at such an ungodly hour that only the old people are out, + drunk people from the night before. it feels oddly comforting + safe. it makes my heart sing when their faces light when they see me + they remember my name {the old people that is, not the drunks}.

my worst trait is…not caring enough about the finer details. i can be a little too relaxed.

my best trait is…not caring too much about the finer details. i am relaxed, carefree + i try not to sweat the small stuff.

i love…when you take the time to comment on my posts. it makes me feel like i am not talking to myself {which i do, but only in front of the mirror}. i also love when you send emails gushing about how much you love me. i print them out + wallpaper the bathroom with them. or not. you can email me at fatmumslim@bigpond.com my bathroom walls are currently bare.

46 thoughts on “My Name Is Chantelle And…”

  4. Aw, I love these!

    Especially the one about meeting Lacey for the first time. I think the same thing happened to me, and I still get weepy when I think of it 😉

  5. Stick this on your bathroom wall… I think you're absolutely stunning, those pics of you and your little girl are amazing! Love your writing style too! Chin up! 🙂
    Kate

  6. PS: talking to oneself is underrated. I conduct imaginary conversations in the car, in French, all the time. It is the best practice, full stop.

    PPS: You are wonderful and completely lovely – even if I never blog again, I'll always come here to read yours 😀

  11. I think your blog is a little bit of sunshine. Your lovliness shines through, and without knowing you, I can tell you are a really beautiful person just by reading your posts!

    I promise to try and comment more often! (Although it's hard juggling a 7 month old with separation anxiety and a 3.5 year old who wants me to constantly play with him and do more than just read my favourtie blogs!)

  13. You and your daughter are beautiful!!! Your name is beautiful too – I love it. I'll have to keep that name in mind for when I have children. Do you have any nicknames?

  16. Hi Chantelle,

    After reading your blog anonymously for some months now, I just wanted to say how much I love it. It inspires me to take time out and enjoy the little, lovely things in life.

    Unlike you, I tend to sweat the small stuff, so your blog is a great reminder to focus on the big picture and to see the good in my life.

    Plus, it looks so purdy 🙂

    Thank you!

    U

  18. Chantelle: Hello. You are I are both taking Sheye's workshop. Excited to view your blog here. it definitely reminds me of Sheye's. You two have a lot in common. I love both of your artsiness, straightforwardness,and basically…just fun people. I love your blog. it, like Sheye's, feels very real to me. So nice to see you here too. Lynne Kemp

  22. Although, we haven't met, your blog made me feel like we have been best friends for years. It was such an inspiration to me, I will be coming back for more.

  23. This is the most refreshing blog I have discovered in quite some time – I laughed out loud! And have the oddest feeling that if we were in the same city we would be great friends…

    Thanks for the wink and smile….although how good would a cupcake be right now….mmm…cupcakes…
    Susannah

  28. Thank you for letting me into your world. I am rather new to blogging and am having such a blast with my learning curve! Keep the posts coming.
    Claudette

  29. Hi Chantelle. You and your daughter are absolutly lovely. You have inspired me to start my own blog. Somehow mine is looking pretty crap compared to yours but hopefully it will get a bit better.

  31. It is only very early in the morning and somehow I stumbled upon your site and lucky for me I did. YOU ARE TOO FUNNY. VERY SWEET. You are most likely one of those people I call BUBBLES. Bubbles of fun.

    Have a great happy day

  32. I am new to your blog but (in a sing songy way) “I LOOOOOVE it!”

    love your hair too..
    and the photos of you with your daughter. she's precious!

  33. Hi Chantelle,

    We've just become acquainted on Twitter, so have also just discovered your blog.

    Look forward to hearing more about your adventures in motherhood and more.

    Lisa x

  36. Gorgeous, wonderful reading. I welled up several times.
    Your writing is beautiful. Will definately be dropping by to read often.
    Thank you for making me smile.

  37. Just letting you know…. I have just stumbled across your blog, and I love it! Will be adding you to my bloglines and I look forward to reading your updates when they pop up.

  41. Hi Chantelle,
    I have only just found your blog and think its great. I can really relate to many of your posts as a Mum myself. I have just created my own blog – wwwathomewithsam.blogspot.com, and found your blogging tips very helpful indeed. Consider me a regular!

  42. I'm new to the blogging community.

    And I'm also new to motherhood (well … 7.5 months in), and I think that's what's lead me to blogging.

    So I've read your blog (from front to back), and (now) want to purchase your e-book (waiting for hubby to come home with not-so-joint credit card). And I feel compelled to tell how amazing I think your blog is!

    You write from the heart. You inspire people. And you've deepened my newfound love for blogging — thankyou!

    Also, you've made me realise an 'about me' page is so important. I've not yet done mine yet, but you're right, it's a first & best impression.

    I love your entire blog. It made me laugh & cry.

    Thankyou for that 🙂

  43. Life without your blog….I hope not ever. Love your blog and your writing and your honesty and understanding. Love your energy and the fact you don't pretend to be perfect.Love your family and your love for Oz. Love your maturity and am jealous of your use of language. Keep on writingxxxx

  44. what a great blog – I haven't seen one like it in Oz, so I'm ever so pleased I've found it!!!

    I will def be checking how you go at the blogger thing in the US, AND you;ve inspired me to do a fab “about me” page like yours.

    Your writing is really wonderful, lovely to read, like I know you personally… love it!

  45. You have such a lovely about page. I read the other day that the trick to using your GHD for curling is to hold it vertical to the head. Horizontal for straight (sure you knew that). I am not sure if that helps at all. I don't much use straighteners, I just stick lots of clips in to make my hair more exciting. Bye for now! Pippa

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