the end was just the beginning
The kids are leaving today. They're going on a road trip with Husband to visit their grandparents and cousins. Normally, I would accompany them on such familial excursions. But not this time. In fact, never again. The eldest wanted to know why I couldn't come too ... in a separate car. Sigh. Fark divorce sucks.... Continue Reading →
I feel ashamed that I wrote a blog a few days ago called The worst thing DID happen, blithely unaware that someone I care about had lost their husband in an accident. I opened an email from her yesterday afternoon and my mouth literally fell open in shock. She has daughters not much older than... Continue Reading →
The more things change the more they stay the same ... just take the new slew of naked celeb covers that debuted this week on the stands ... >> Megan Gale bared her gorgeous, 30 weeks pregnant figure on the cover of the May edition of Marie Claire Australia. Megan confessed she felt both "liberated"... Continue Reading →
You know how I was catastrophising yesterday? Well I had my meeting and it was every bit as shite as I thought it would be. That's not exactly what's supposed to happen with catastrophising. Psych Central says: "Catastrophizing is an irrational thought a lot of us have in believing that something is far worse than it... Continue Reading →
Yesterday wasn't the best of days. I catastrophised my arse off about a meeting that's coming up. I decided the sky would fall down when it took place. Until 3pm, when it was time to pick the kids up from school. Can't really catastrophise while preparing afternoon snacks and packing flippers for swimming lessons. And... Continue Reading →
Anne of Green Gables and I have been through a lot together in the past few months. I've been reading a chapter to the kids most nights since what feels like forever. When we first curled up on the couch together, Husband would laugh appreciatively at Anne's breathless speeches. Then he got all grouchy about the... Continue Reading →
The "drafts" box in my gmail account is very full at the moment. I've been writing emails that express what I REALLY think, then not pressing "send". I keep it safe by not putting anyone's name in the "to" box. It's really quite cathartic, because I tell myself I will send all those emails one... Continue Reading →
How cool is that quote? So cool. I saw it on Facebook and had yet another of my gag-on-a-spoon hoopy-froody love-in moments. This time I've realised that letting go of the hate means not hating ANYONE. And that's a big call. Not that I really, truly hate anyone. But there are few people who'd make the shortlist... Continue Reading →
My Nan loved a Christmas fleecy top, preferably with a dash of tartan applique on it, so I reckon she'd have dug these 15 Ways To Add A Little Easter Pizzazz To Your Look that I'm reblogging for the upcoming occasion ... Check 'em out: >> Learn how to create Easter egg nails here with... Continue Reading →
Ooo-er, it's not often you get three Hollywood sex scandals in one week! Read on ... >> OK, OK, the first one is fictitious ... Cameron Diaz and Jason Segal are starring in a movie called Sex Tape, about a couple who accidentally sends their steamy home movie to all their friends via their iCloud.... Continue Reading →
