the end was just the beginning
I feel a bit guilty when people congratulate me on keeping the blog "real" ... because there's a vast chunk of my life that I don't write about. Some of the craziest "real" stuff that happens never makes it into print. I choose not to go there because I don't want to hurt others or create... Continue Reading →
It seems like there's a day for everything now. I don't care much for most of them. For example, I won't be celebrating World Tripe Day on October 24 ... But World Puppy Day is VERY cute. And, of course, I have two of the cutest puppies in the world ... Plus, here are... Continue Reading →
A bit like me, HouseGoesHome has been looking a little old and tired. I might not be able to afford to nip and tuck for myself, but I CAN do a DIY job on my blog. I haven't given the site a makeover for YEARS. I've been very slack, I've been so busy with work... Continue Reading →
Topping the youngest's birthday wish list was to have teppanyaki with her cousin. The youngest adores her cousin ... and our local dodgy Japanese restaurant. So we gathered there to mark her double-digit birthday. Much fun was had by all. I even managed to catch some fried egg in my mouth - I'm usually totally unco... Continue Reading →
The youngest has hit double digits! She turns 10 today ... wow, where have the years gone? She didn't want a party this year, just a little celebration with her two best friends. So no crazy themes and party food ideas from me. We settled on high tea at Mosman's Boronia House last Sunday. She... Continue Reading →
There are sooooooo many things I do now - and enjoy - that I didn't do - or enjoy - when I was married. My husband would be quite startled. I'm more open to new experiences, I drink coffee, I fling myself into the ocean as often as possible etc etc ... I became stubbornly... Continue Reading →
I don't get many comments on the blog, so I'm always pleasantly surprised when a new message pops up from a stranger. If they've taken the time to reach out, it means I've really connected with them. My daily stats suggest I have a small but loyal bunch of followers. It's a nice feeling, because it... Continue Reading →
I read a story yesterday that both struck a chord and made me recoil slightly. It was by a bloke called Adam Gilad and it was called I Didn’t Have A Mid-Life Crisis After Divorce. I Had A ‘Mid-Life Awakening.’ It struck a chord because I related to that moment he felt reborn, when realised... Continue Reading →
St Patrick's Day was never that big in Australia, so aside from wearing my lucky green undies every birthday and having an Irish name, I never really thought it was much of a big deal. But now I'm on Instagram my feed is FULL of green greetings from celebs. Mind you, they don't come until... Continue Reading →
Turning 48 wasn't too shabby after all! I had some lieu time up my sleeve from work, so I ducked up to DD's neck of the woods for a few hours by the beach yesterday. DD was offering fancy brekkie options, but I just wanted a BLT at a little outdoor cafe beside the sand... Continue Reading →
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