Going back to work after Christmas/New Year has been a shock to the system. Racing to the office each day while juggling parenting seems trickier than usual, despite the lack of school lunches and the eldest sleeping until 5pm the other day (5pm!) because I wasn't around to wake them up. Ironically, I'm doing battle... Continue Reading →

There are certain skills that my brain refuses to master. It's not an old age thing. As a kid I was petrified by record players and completely incapable of putting a needle on a record. Cassette tapes were my best friend. Fast forward 40 years and it's a much longer list: setting house/office alarms, changing... Continue Reading →

Happy New Year! May 2018 be a fabulous one for you, filled with laughter and love. We spent New Year's Eve at North Sydney Pool, which has the most brilliant view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There was a huge inflatable fun park in the pool for the kids and the adults sat on the... Continue Reading →

Phobias are weird, irrational things. When I was a kid, tall buildings felt like they were swaying when I was standing on the upper levels - I would feel this irresistible urge to crawl across the floor for safety. Fortunately I've mostly conquered that phobia. But others have taken its place. Like this one ...... Continue Reading →

It's not often you text the words "I'm thinking only buying one fart gun was an error of judgement" to your partner. But that's Christmas for you ... filled with the frantic purchase of crazy stuff that people don't really need. And now I'm wondering if I need to brave the shops again for more... Continue Reading →

Since I had my first child 14 years ago, we've spent every Christmas morning together as a family - sharing breakfast and opening gifts. The tradition didn't change four years ago when my ex and I separated. We resolved to put our kids first and our broken marriage second. I've never regretted that decision, no... Continue Reading →

Far out it was hot last night. I was sooooo wishing I was back at the beach. I'm still all gooey about how lovely it was to sip and swim at Bilgola at dusk. I can't wait to get myself a little beachside apartment when I semi retire - imagine the bliss of daily beach... Continue Reading →

I forgot I'd been invited on a Christmas lights night walk last night with friends ... and accidentally sat sipping Pinot Grigio on the sand at sunset instead. Poor me! The beach sojourn wasn't festive, but it was so lovely and peaceful. I felt much better for it. The reason for my brain snap was... Continue Reading →

DD thought we could both do with a laugh, so he took me to see a comedian called Sara Pascoe over the weekend as an early Christmas present. Like me, Sara is an overthinker, so he thought I'd relate. She was hilarious. I laughed slightly more at Kitty Flanagan - we're becoming quite the devotees... Continue Reading →

As I stumble wearily towards my Christmas break, I'm not entirely sure how much blogging I'll be doing after I cross the December 21 finish line. Maybe a bit, maybe a lot, maybe none. I'll see how the mood takes me. Currently the mood seems to be taking me to a semi-comatose position on the... Continue Reading →