Open post: what's on your mind?

It’s Wednesday! And that means two things – the countdown to the weekend has officially begun and it’s time for Mamamia’s Open Post. If you’ve never joined us for an open post before, pull up a chair and get comfy. Think of this post as the internet equivalent of catch-up coffee with your friends; if there’s anything you’d like to share – whether it’s good, bad, funny or sad – this is the place.

But first, a look at what’s been happening around Mamamia HQ. (Photos by our very talented News Editor Rick Morton).

Our darling Rebecca Sparrow, managing editor of Mamamia Publishing, was in town to talk about the Gift of Sleep eBook on Mornings.

Best friends. We LOVE having Bec in the office.

Bec borrowed Mia's necklace which she bought in Brisbane ... but she can't remember from where.

Bec's son Fin was, as always, a popular attraction.

Managing editor Lana's new ASOS top.

Think she might be happy with this purchase.

Look who zeroed in on Fin!

Mia's Sportsgirl jacket. It seemed to soothe Fin.

Joel Madden, from the Voice, is over at News Limited today guest editing the Insider section. Our lucky Mia is in the meeting as that is where her column appears.

Writer Nicky threw this together (literally) and still looks amazing. Soludos shoes, Country Road pants, Witchery jacket and Seed top. Oh, and the necklace is an op-shop purchase from way back!

Writer Lucy's impressive sparkle boots from Wittner.

Lucy can often be seen wearing this collection of bracelets. She bought them from a shop in Bali.

Mia did a speech at the Sids for Kids ball, held by the Glad Group.

Is the mascot looking directly at her?

Mia at the Sids and Kids function with Ivana Iloski and her husband Steve.

This is the office gathering around to watch Bec on the tele.

Here's Bec on 'Mornings' doing an amazing job, as always.

Mia was rocking the Rag&Bone boots and Sass&Bide pants.

Mia Lost in editorial conference thought.

Just Mia putting her nails on.

Alright teamsters: time to guess who owns this baby bump in the office!

Mia Freedman took part in the Priceless Sydney MasterCard launch event. Mia was getting involved in a discussion panel about why she loves Sydney.

Here's Mia and Dan McPherson having a chat.

The full panel: Natalie Gruzlewski, Dan McPherson, Mia Freedman, Brett Ogle and Jonathan Bielski.

Holy smiles! What a gorgeous kid. I could NOT stay away from him either.

SassandBide.com have this brilliant charity initiative. You get free shipping on three specially designed necklaces, with money being donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation Australia.

Here's one of the necklaces.

Sales manager Vanessa, and office style icon, wears a Sportsgirl top and Sheike belt.

Here's a close-up of the belt. Noice.

The office is literally a blur whenever anyone's online shopping orders arrive.

This is News Editor Rick's office mascot. We let him keep it because we're nice.

Heather's snakeskin print bag from Zara.

Vanessa's Sheike jacket and boots she purchased in South America. Tops.

And for music this week, the MM team has been streaming – and loving – the mix from smoothfm.

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On My Mind (OMM)

I’m thinking about a friend this week. She just suffered two pretty devastating losses in as many weeks. And it just sucks to see her hurting so much. My natural reaction is to shower her with chocolate and Ben and Jerry’s, but the house is filled with flowers and enough sugary treats to full the supermarket confectionery aisle. So I’m offering hugs, and a shoulder… and a punching bag if that’s what she needs.

And as I’m writing this I just found out another friend has lost someone close. With that in mind, I’m sending this one out to everyone who’s doing it tough at the moment. Big hugs.

What about you… what’s on your mind?

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Open post: What's on your mind?

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