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Hi, I’m Scotty Boxa. I write books, pack terribly, and overshare for a living.

I’ve turned road trip meltdowns, cocktail-fuelled revelations, and quiet emotional spirals into books, blogs, and merch for humans who are tired of pretending they’ve got it all figured out. Whether you’re here for a funny cocktail recipe, a sarcastic self-rescue guide, or just a place to feel a little more human, welcome to the mess.This isn’t a lifestyle brand. It’s barely a lifestyle. But it’s real. And it works.

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Cocktails That Broke the Internet (and Possibly You)

Looking for funny drink recipes, viral shots, or party starters that don’t take themselves too seriously? These cocktails are crowd favorites for a reason, cheeky, chaotic, and dangerously easy to make. Perfect for your next house party, heartbreak, or Tuesday.

Wet Pussy Shot recipe – fruity party shot with peach schnapps and cranberry

Sweet, sassy, and hits harder than your ex’s mixed signals.

Black Opal cocktail – dark layered vodka drink with a wild side

Like a Long Island Iced Tea… but dressed for a nightclub and out for revenge.

Cocksucking Cowboy shot – creamy butterscotch schnapps and Baileys drink

One part butterscotch, two parts chaos. A true Aussie icon.

Fruit Tingle cocktail – vibrant purple fizzy vodka drink with lemonade

Tastes like your childhood got electrocuted at a rave. In a good way.

Fluffy Duck cocktail – creamy tropical drink with a cheeky name

Light, creamy, and guaranteed to make you giggle when you order it out loud.

Monkey Brain shot – layered party drink with Baileys and grenadine

Looks disgusting. Tastes delicious. Regrets? Probably.

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Call Them What You Want. They’re Honest, Funny & Uncomfortably Relatable

These are books for people who laugh through their breakdowns, cry into their noodles, and somehow keep going. From emotional survival guides to ridiculous travel misadventures, each title is equal parts heart, humour, and “oh no, that’s me.”

Hold My Ducks book cover – burnout survival guide by Scotty Boxa

For when you’re the default problem-solver.

What the Duck Am I Doing With My Life book – snack-fuelled clarity from Scotty Boxa

A mid-spiral snack break in book form.

Duck Yeah! book cover – emotional rebuild guide for overthinkers by Scotty Boxa

The pep talk for when you’re rebuilding from rubble.

The Strong One Is Tired book – emotional support read for people running on fumes

For the quiet heroes running on fumes.

Travel Fails & Epic Tales book – real travel disasters turned into stories by Scotty Boxa

Real travel stories. Bad decisions. Excellent entertainment.

Merch, Prints, Recipes & Stuff That Speaks Fluent ‘Emotionally Cooked’

This shop is for people who are done with hustle culture, fake positivity, and blank white walls.
You’ll find clothes that comfort you while calling out capitalism, prints that validate your inner chaos, and products made for the chronically overwhelmed, beautifully sensitive human in all of us.

Burnout-friendly merch – hoodie and t-shirt for overthinkers and introverts

T-shirts & hoodies for overthinkers, introverts & snack-powered humans. Soft, sarcastic, and built for meltdown days.

Scotty Boxa travel photography print – sunset view from van

Real shots from the road. Coastlines. Campfires. Chaos. Bring the feeling of “I needed to get out of here” to your walls.

Letters from the Loo – printed travel story subscription mailed to your door

Printed travel tales mailed to your actual letterbox. Slightly unhinged. Weirdly comforting. Often involves ducks.

Comfort food and cocktail recipes – easy meals for the emotionally exhausted

Comfort meals & cocktails for the emotionally exhausted. Made for van kitchens, sad Airbnbs, and snack-fuelled spirals.

#1 Amazon Bestseller badge – Hold My Ducks and The Strong One Is Tired
Travel Advisory Platform of the Year 2024/25 award
Australian Travel Blogger of the Year 2024 – Scotty Boxa
2025 Best Adventure Travel Content Creator - Scotty Boxa

IF you enjoyed my books here is some EXTRA content you might like: 

Stop Hiding Your Truth Just to Keep the Peace

You’re not too much. You’ve just been trying to be less for places that never deserved your fullness. This is how you stop doing that.

How to Stop Shrinking to Fit a Life You’ve Outgrown

You’re not too much. You’ve just been trying to be less for places that never deserved your fullness. This is how you stop doing that.

How to Stop Seeking Validation From People Who Don’t Even Like Themselves

When you stop chasing approval from people who don’t even like themselves, you start returning to your own. Here’s how to break the validation trap and build self-worth from the inside.

How to Stop Feeling Behind in Life (When Everyone Else Looks Ahead)

If you feel behind in life while everyone else posts wins, this guide is for you. Learn how to find peace, redefine progress, and stop spiralling.

How to Stop Hating Yourself (Even If You Secretly Do)

Self-hate doesn’t fix you. It just buries you. Here’s how to stop the spiral and start choosing self-kindness instead.

How to Be Yourself (Without Feeling Like a Walking Contradiction)

Feel like a walking contradiction? This guide helps you stop over-editing, start unmasking, and finally feel like yourself again, no filter required.

What to Do When You Feel Lost in Life (Without a Five-Year Plan)

If your brain is running 47 tabs and you can’t sleep from spiralling, this is your guide to stop overthinking and find clarity.

How to Stop Overthinking Everything (Before It Spirals into Burnout)

If your brain is running 47 tabs and you can’t sleep from spiralling, this is your guide to stop overthinking and find clarity.

Existential Crisis? What It Means, Why It Hits, and How to Navigate It Without Losing Your Mind

Midlife panic? Quarter-life spiral? Learn how to navigate an existential crisis with humour, honesty, and real-life clarity. No rebrand required.

Feeling Lost in Life? Here’s What It Means (And How to Re-Navigate)

Quarter-life crisis hitting hard? Here are 10 signs you’re not failing, just growing, plus what to do before you spiral deeper.

Quarter-Life Crisis Symptoms: 10 Signs You’re Lost (But Not Failing)

Quarter-life crisis hitting hard? Here are 10 signs you’re not failing, just growing, plus what to do before you spiral deeper.

Feeling Lost in Life? 5 Real Reasons You’re Spiralling (And What to Do About It)

If you’re spiralling and asking “What the duck am I doing with my life?”, this article is for you. Here’s how to find clarity when you feel completely lost.

Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Damn Hard (And How to Start Anyway)

Setting boundaries feels like emotional skydiving without a parachute. Here’s why it’s so hard (especially for people-pleasers), and how to start without spiralling.

How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty (or Being a Bad Person)

If you say yes when you mean no, this is for you. Here’s how to say no without guilt, protect your energy, and stop emotionally imploding.

People Pleasing Recovery: How to Stop Saying Yes to Everyone But Yourself

Always saying yes, even when you want to scream? Learn how to stop people pleasing, set boundaries, and recover from emotional burnout.

How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Guilty or Explaining Yourself)

Setting boundaries feels hard, but staying burnt out feels worse. Here’s how to say no, protect your energy, and stop apologising for existing.

10 Signs You’re Heading for an Emotional Breakdown (And What to Do Before You Snap)

Feeling off, emotionally numb, or secretly fried? These 10 signs of emotional breakdown reveal you’re not lazy, you’re burnt out and need rest.

Mentally Cooked? 10 Symptoms of Mental Exhaustion (And What to Do About It)

Tired, overwhelmed, and calling yourself lazy? You might be dealing with mental exhaustion. Here’s how to spot the symptoms, and fix the spiral.

You’re Not Lazy, You’re Burnt Out (Here’s How to Tell the Difference)

Can’t function, but feel guilty for resting? This isn’t laziness. This is burnout. Learn how to tell the difference, and start recovering.

How to Rest Without Feeling Guilty (Even If You’re Cooked)

Tired but can’t switch off? This guide shows you how to rest without guilt, even if your brain insists you should be doing more.