I went to my office Christmas party last night, which was unexpected on several fronts. Everyone was in excellent form despite being a bit unsettled by workplace restructuring. And the party was held at the most amazing spot - YHA The Rocks. YHA The Rocks is such a surprising hidden gem. It has stunning rooftop... Continue Reading →

The eldest came home last night for an extended summer holiday in Sydney. I am so excited to have someone to look after! (I wasn't excited about the 11pm pick up from the airport or getting to bed at midnight or not being able to sleep.) Living alone has made me realise that having someone... Continue Reading →

I declared bankruptcy yesterday at 4pm after collecting the dogs from the vet. Kidding … Kind of … It cost me $2200. No, I didn’t put the decimal point in the wrong place. Far out! I was talked into getting their teeth cleaned and was upsold into various extras including 12-month tick injections, but I... Continue Reading →

I am fortunate to have many good souls in my life and I caught up with a few of them over the weekend. Top lining my social engagements was a party to celebrate the 30th wedding anniversary of my dear friends Nic and Orsola. Unlike me, Orsola still fits into her wedding dress and wore... Continue Reading →