About
Welcome! I write about the pursuit of everyday happiness, the kind that can’t be found in a fancy job title or expensive jar of face cream, here and in my free weekly newsletter, Some Happy Scribbles. My work has been featured in Cup of Jo, Culture Study, Emily Ley’s Substack, Modern Mrs Darcy, and more.
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The site is organized by:
Happiness Hacks: life-enhancing tricks and strategies for a more meaningful joy-filled life.
Relationships: musings on the ups and downs of living with, working with, and loving other people (and pets).
Life Lessons: vulnerable and honest stories about the lifelong quest to be better and do better.
Recommendations: carefully curated books, recipes, TV shows, movies, podcasts, and playlists.
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About Amelia
A self-described part-time introvert, I love chatting at parties (providing they start early!) equally as much as curling up on the sofa with a good book or to watch a great show. Some other things I’m passionate about: playing team racquet sports, cooking, eating, dining out, and entertaining; and learning about the world through traveling.
Born and raised in Australia, I attended Law School there before moving to London and New York where I worked with the senior executives of successful financial services and nonprofit organizations, managing complex global projects, and raising money to finance ambitious goals. While I found great satisfaction collaborating with talented colleagues across the globe, my true passion is learning and writing about our human desire for meaning, connection, and joy.
I now live in beautiful, bucolic Dutchess County, New York with my husband, two children, two dogs, and six chickens.
Interested in collaborating or have a question or comment?
I’d love to hear from you! E-mail me at amelia@somehappyscribbles.com.