The kids get back from Bali today. I can't wait to see them. The house has been way too quiet without them. I've decided I'm not cut out to be a hermit in my old age. My ex sent me regular updates and photos of the kids' adventures - everything from white water rafting to... Continue Reading →

I was playing catch up a bit with my celebrity news this week. I missed the finale of The Bachelor because I went to see Book of Mormon. How on earth was I unaware that female circumcision was a major plotline in the musical? Fortunately I'd ordered a large glass of Houghton chardy before I... Continue Reading →

I’m faced with some tough decisions in my job as the editor of Drinks Bulletin. Yesterday I agonised over whether to choose a story about a Game of Thrones inspired Johnnie Walker whisky being released or the one about Baileys Strawberries and Cream hitting Aussie shelves? Only one of them could go into the newsletter I send... Continue Reading →

I am not relaxed person. The thought of having a facial or meditating fills me with horror because it wastes so much time. I’m far too busy for such idle indulgences  - it feels vaguely sinful to just sit around. Even watching tellie is a struggle for me these days. The only places I ever... Continue Reading →

I saw a movie last night that made me laugh, cry, seriously lust after Andy Garcia and feel a bit less scared about getting old ... Erm, Book Club. OK, OK, it’s not going to win any Academy Awards, but I thought it was a little ground breaking in its own fluffy way. It’s about... Continue Reading →

I felt soooooooo relaxed last night. I couldn’t work out why, then I realised: I had a four-day long weekend. I've no idea how it didn't click beforehand, but geez I needed the break. I took Friday off for a funeral, then headed into the long weekend without any major plans. The only outing in... Continue Reading →

The house is very quiet this morning - kids have flown to Bali for a blended family holiday with my ex's partner and her son. Saying goodbye on the eve of their big adventure was bittersweet. I spent the day supervising all the packing and purchasing of last minute necessities, got the youngest a “baby... Continue Reading →

Welcome to another week of quirky bits of celebrity news that caught my eye. Blake Lively was slammed for objectifying men after appearing in a shoot with a naked boxer holdings a martini made with her husband’s Aviation Gin. Reynolds bought Aviation Gin earlier this year. While attracting criticism and being described as “disgusting” by... Continue Reading →

There's something I want to talk to you about, but I'm not ready yet. I need to mull it over for a little longer. It's been bugging me for a while, but it's not something you just blurt out. So I'll stick to my embarrassing trip to the ENT instead, as I'm sure you're dying... Continue Reading →

OK, you have been warned, there are rude bits in today’s blog post  ... DD popped over to my office for a quick coffee yesterday on the way to his office. He was wearing a suit. It made me a little giddy when I saw him. I've never been a suit girl before, but they... Continue Reading →