You know how I admitted yesterday that I'm hopeless with social niceties? Well, that's just the tip of a very big, nutso iceberg. I'm also really uncomfortable about receiving gifts. And compliments totally freak me out. I absolutely love giving gifts, coming up the perfect present, buying it and seeing the delight on the receiver's... Continue Reading →
Yep, I’m a weirdo
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 →
Another one of life’s little surprises
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 →
Keeping secrets
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’s World Puppy Day!
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 →
Time for a makeover
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 →
The best gift of all
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 →
Celebrating with my baby
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 →
Lurking in the shadows
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 →
My mid-life ‘awakening’
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 →
