I thought I'd be having lots of midweek swims with DD while searching for a new job, but unemployment turns out to be a very busy occupation. Yesterday I dropped the youngest to the bus stop, did an early morning Butt, Abs & Thighs workout at the gym and picked up a jar of baby... Continue Reading →

I gave the eldest veterinary care as a 17th birthday present yesterday. Twitch the rat has been having trouble breathing and the eldest was up all night watching over him. I caved and made an appointment at the exotic pet hospital. I may have cried when the receptionist asked if Twitch was pooing normally. I... Continue Reading →

I’m not a natural when it comes to nurturing. I never remember to water plants and I’ve had to learn to notice - and comment - when someone looks different. When the kids were younger, my ex took care of all the vomit and injuries. Fortunately there hasn't been much vomit since he's left, but... Continue Reading →

I drove into the city yesterday to do my serious Drinks Digest journalist thang. I was invited to the launch of Bundaberg Rum's ‘Raising the Bar’ initiative – a $11.5 million support package aimed at helping the hospitality industry recover from COVID-19. Bundaberg Rum's parent company, Diageo Australia, hosted the event and the NSW Minister... Continue Reading →

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 →