the end was just the beginning
Yesterday was a strange one. It started at the crack of dawn. I dropped DD at the airport at 6am - he's been almost constantly travelling for work this year. After watching "Up In The Air" on Saturday night I've given him a new nickname: "George." It sounds glamorous spending half your life staying in... Continue Reading →
Did you know there was a Siblings Day? I didn't know there was a Siblings Day. Well, it's actually an American thing. Wikipedia says: "Siblings Day (sometimes called National Siblings Day or National Sibling Day) is a holiday recognized annually in some parts of the United States on April 10, honoring the relationships of siblings.... Continue Reading →
A post popped up on my Facebook page last week that made my eyes go REALLY wide. Here's what it said: "My husband and I both work full time jobs. Every morning (without fail) his alarm will go off at 5.50am and he will roll over and ask if his work clothes are ready (i.e.... Continue Reading →
One of the saddest things about a relationship ending is losing the shared memories. Well, not losing them, but having them fade. The memories stay alive when you laugh or cry or fondly reminisce together over them. I dated my first boyfriend for six years, then he was gone. How could someone I'd seen almost... Continue Reading →
I looked after an art gallery yesterday. Fancy that! The owner was going away for the weekend and asked if I could lend a hand. Ooooh yes! I was a bit freaked out by the idea of operating an Eftpos machine rather just sticking my card in one - there's something new for the CV... Continue Reading →
There's been some pretty heavy stuff on the blog recently, so I'm lightening things up to give you a break from the big issues. And it doesn't get much lighter than how you feel when you are loved. Sure, I have my wobbles, I need to work the whole career thing out and my husband... Continue Reading →
After spending five years working for parenting websites, I've parted ways with the genre. And I can't decide what to do next. It's a curly one. I love, love, love writing, but I'm wondering if it's time for a career change ... tricky for someone who doesn't have a degree and has worked as (nothing... Continue Reading →
My ex did some pretty shite things in the dying days of our marriage. But, as time passes, my awareness of the role I played in the demise of our relationship grows. It takes two to tango and - in most cases - two to end the dance. I neglected my marriage in its final... Continue Reading →
One of the amazing things that's come out of blogging so openly about my marriage break up is all the people - some strangers, some friends - who've reached out to me. I've corresponded with so many strong, beautiful souls who've suffered heartache or crushing disappointment or survived rocky stuff. Their experiences are usually way... Continue Reading →
They say a picture paints a thousand words. Pictures also paint a thousand lies. It was so tempting to write a post about my idyllic Sunday bike riding around Narrabeen Lakes, eating fish and chips by the water and wandering along the beach at dusk. Lucky me! But that would only tell half the story.... Continue Reading →
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