You're a bit behind on all the excitement and drama of last week. A lot happened, so buckle up, it's going to be a long one. Among the major WTF moments occurred when I was eating a piece of bread and cheese two Sundays ago and felt an ominous crunch. It was my dental brace... Continue Reading →

Did you miss me? I've been up the coast on a mini-break that was booked prior to my retrenchment. It felt reckless to be away when I should have been looking for a job, but the balance on the accommodation had already been paid, so I hit the road and kept a close eye on... Continue Reading →

This week has been epic. I've spent about 10 hours a day sitting at the computer, frantically typing like a maniac. The work I'm doing on the book project is intense and headache inducing. I barely have time to feed the kids or even speak to them. In the spare moments I can snatch, I... Continue Reading →

I sent DD a photo of my scabby ear yesterday ... so romantic. DD said I'd better see a doctor because it looked like it wasn't eczema or dermatitis. It was so itchy, with little patches spreading to beside my eye and on my jaw. I was very apologetic in the doctor's surgery, he must... Continue Reading →

Yesterday was very exciting and a little disappointing ... both at the same time ... and I didn't even watch the Melbourne Cup. The electrician came over and finished installing all the power points, so I don't have to make toast under a side table in the lounge room any more. Woo hoo! But he... Continue Reading →

DD and I celebrated the Day of the Dead on Sunday night with his work bestie and her partner. It wasn’t intentional, DD was in the mood for margaritas and it coincided with a significant date in the Mexican calendar. We ate soft tacos and sipped tequila and talked A LOT. Well, the chicks did... Continue Reading →

I feel weirdly happy despite what I'm about to tell you: my bills exceeded my bank balance on Friday, so I applied to access my superannuation. It's a remarkably easy process. You just fill out a few details on the ATO website and they let you know four days later whether it's approved. Fingers crossed.... Continue Reading →