I’m faced with some tough decisions in my job as the editor of Drinks Bulletin. Yesterday I agonised over whether to choose a story about a Game of Thrones inspired Johnnie Walker whisky being released or the one about Baileys Strawberries and Cream hitting Aussie shelves? Only one of them could go into the newsletter I send... Continue Reading →

I am not relaxed person. The thought of having a facial or meditating fills me with horror because it wastes so much time. I’m far too busy for such idle indulgences  - it feels vaguely sinful to just sit around. Even watching tellie is a struggle for me these days. The only places I ever... Continue Reading →

I saw a movie last night that made me laugh, cry, seriously lust after Andy Garcia and feel a bit less scared about getting old ... Erm, Book Club. OK, OK, it’s not going to win any Academy Awards, but I thought it was a little ground breaking in its own fluffy way. It’s about... Continue Reading →

I felt soooooooo relaxed last night. I couldn’t work out why, then I realised: I had a four-day long weekend. I've no idea how it didn't click beforehand, but geez I needed the break. I took Friday off for a funeral, then headed into the long weekend without any major plans. The only outing in... Continue Reading →

The house is very quiet this morning - kids have flown to Bali for a blended family holiday with my ex's partner and her son. Saying goodbye on the eve of their big adventure was bittersweet. I spent the day supervising all the packing and purchasing of last minute necessities, got the youngest a “baby... Continue Reading →