I spend my life on a constant "I will try harder next time" mental loop. Every social interaction is fretted over for days afterwards as I berate myself for talking too much and not listening enough. People who don't overanalyse their every thought and action don't really get it. If I mention my panic they... Continue Reading →

My years as a mum taxi are officially over - the youngest got her P plates yesterday. The enormity of it hit me late last night and I felt a bit wobbly about my redundancy. I’ve taken this week off work and the past two days have been devoted to Operation Licence, combined with the... Continue Reading →

You know it's been a great getaway when you start Googling properties for sale at your holiday destination. I flew to Hobart last Thursday with DD for a four-night escape from our real world and we’ve been staring longingly at listings ever since. Mind you, we were a bit spoilt by the fact I have... Continue Reading →

I’ve been missing in action for a few days because there hasn’t been time to scratch myself, let alone blog. Something really has to give, but I can’t bring myself to decide what it should be. It isn’t feasible to continue tapping away at my computer from 8am to 10pm every day. As Queen would... Continue Reading →

Did you know Americans spend almost $14 billion a year on "drunk shopping"? According to Finder.com’s latest consumer research, 17% of respondents admitted they had made purchases under the influence of alcohol in the past 12 months. Among the top 10 things people drunk shopped for was a holiday. Can you guess where I'm going... Continue Reading →

I went to wonderful music event called Nookfest over the weekend. It was my third visit and this blog post won't do it justice, but I'll give it my best shot. Nookfest is described by its creators as a "private family party' with music and fun activities to raise money for kids with kidney disease.... Continue Reading →

I’m off into the wilds. Taking the youngest to a secret music festival has turned into quite the production. The astronomically expensive self-inflating mattress has been accidentally purchased and placed in the boot of the car. Pricey tickets have been procured. Hundreds of dollars worth of groceries have been bought. Mesh sock thingies have been... Continue Reading →

You would think someone on the brink of their 55th birthday would have their shit together. But, alas, no. Last night’s dinner was scratched together from two cans of lentils and a can of kidney beans, mixed with curry paste to make cheat’s dhal. It didn’t even qualify as vegetarian due to me cutting my... Continue Reading →

Remember my cruise in the Kimberley? The boat that we travelled on has introduced a new once-a-year trip between Geraldton and Broome that kicks off tomorrow. I am sooooo wishing I was on board. I feel a powerful urge to grab life with both hands and have big adventures while I can. Life is too... Continue Reading →

I really wasn't expecting Daryl Braithwaite to make me cry on Friday night, but he did. My boss gave her parents tickets to see Daryl at Twilight at Taronga as a Christmas present and they couldn't make it, so I scored their spots. DD and I went along with low expectations and left on a... Continue Reading →