Emma Boyce

Name: Emma Boyce

Job Title: Writer

Where Do You Live? Eastern Foothills of Adelaide. Originally from the country, we�moved to Adelaide half-way through last year after living in Regional SA since Tyler�was born. We decided we wanted a seachange from the countryside, particularly as after�living overseas for years I felt I wanted a more vibrant lifestyle. Adelaide creates a happy�medium – plenty to do, but not too much hustle and bustle.

Tell Me a Little About Yourself and your Kids: I have a son (Tyler) who is 4, and�a daughter (Maya) who is 3. I’m a single, working/studying mum with way too many�hobbies, but as a family, we have a great time!

What Did You Do Before Having Kids: I was gleefully frolicking around the UK�- living in Scotland, the Isle of Man, Guernsey, England and doing stints throughout�Northern Ireland and Europe. I worked as a Facilities Co-Ordinator for the Waterboard in�Scotland, and an Underwriter/Accounts Executive on the Isle of Man. I worked hard but�played harder – enjoying as many pubs and football matches and tourist destinations the�UK and Europe had to offer.

What Do You Do Now (Other than write for SAHM): I study externally – undertaking�my Bachelor Degree in Education and have recently coupled that degree with a Bachelor�of Science. I have the children home together on Mondays and Wednesdays, then the�children each spend one day at home alone with me so they get some one on one time�to do activities they like individually. They have a range of hobbies including football,�soccer, Geo-caching, and love outings to museums, galleries and wildlife parks/zoos. We�are always out and about doing something!

Why Do You Enjoy Working for SAHM?: The simplicity of my days now! I am not�rushing in the mornings. My children get to spend time with me rather than me trying to�usher them into the car to beat the peak-hour traffic. I enjoy that I can wear what makes�me feel happy and comfortable rather than fit a corporate mould. I can eat cupcakes�and drink tea whilst I work. I love the team of ladies I get to be a part of. They are all�friendly, and warm and such creative women – and all are accepting of everyone and their�own backgrounds and situations. And most importantly I love being part of the Stay At�Home Mum community. Everyone pools together to create a wealth of knowledge and�experience – I don’t think there’s a topic that couldn’t be discussed amongst the members.�It’s vibrant, entertaining and friendly.

Three Favourite Things in Life: Apart from my family (because I think that’s a given!)�it would be science, music, and humour.�I love learning – particularly science. I am a bit of a geek deep down. Doctor Who -�check! Star Wars – check! Geek-girl glasses for genuinely bad eyesight – check! I simply�love learning; if I could be a student for life, I would.�I love music as an outlet. There’s a song for every feeling and emotion. I love nothing�more than getting in the car with the music up loud and going for a long drive.�I love wit and humour… To me, humour is the answer to everything… If you can’t�laugh at yourself and everything around you then you might as well give up! One of my�favourite quotes is: “I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t laugh.”(Maya Angelou)

Two Things That May Surprise People About You:

1. My dad’s side apparently descends from Gypsies… Which we joke is why I move around�so often (I’ve lived in 5 different countries and over 30 houses since I left home at 16!)

2. I can do that party trick from “Twin Peaks” where you tie a cherry stem in a knot�using only your tongue!

Top Five of your Favourite Posts You Have Written:

I’m relatively new to contributing regularly to “Stay At Home Mum” – I featured as a�Guest Blogger in 2011, and will now be writing general content more often. Watch this�space!