the end was just the beginning
A few years back, the therapist who helped me through my marriage break-up did a "schema" test that revealed I was "normal." It was a bit unsettling because I'd spent my whole life convinced I was a weirdo. Why? Because I don’t notice changes to people’s appearance, I’ve had to train myself to perform social... Continue Reading →
Is it two or three years since I separated from my ex? It's freaky that I can't remember. I think it must be three because I'm pretty sure this is the third time we've made our annual post-separation family pilgrimage to the Sydney Royal Easter Show. I'm not sure why I was dreading it more... Continue Reading →
I'm just back from a day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, which was decidedly UN-Hollywood of me ... While I was there, heaps of stars shared happy snaps on Instagram of how Easter Sunday panned out in La-La Land. And because I collect celebrity Instagram shots like stamps ... am still regretting giving all... Continue Reading →
After my husband left, I felt irrationally angry when I saw loved-up couples pushing prams. I wanted to rage at them: "You just THINK you're happy, but it's a big, fat LIE ... He's going to break your heart and leave. You just wait and see!" Fortunately that feeling has passed - my faith in... Continue Reading →
I started writing this post early on Sunday morning before the kids woke. They were so excited before they went to bed last night: the Easter Bunny is coming! I didn't ask too many questions, I just left it at that. Let's all preserve the magic. They had a basket each waiting at their bedrooms... Continue Reading →
I really shouldn't be surprised by what happened while I was having a chat with my friend Sue in the shallows at Maroubra Beach yesterday. We looked down to see something vibrant and not-quite-right lying on the wet sand. "What's THAT?" my startled friend asked. For a moment she thought a tropical fish had washed... Continue Reading →
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 →
