I am soooooooo tired of reading all the headlines in my Facebook feed that shout "how to tell if he's the one" or "he's NOT the one if he does THIS" or "the three words that will save your relationship" or "If you're not saying 'I love you' after six months move on." It's like... Continue Reading →

Every now and then the universe reminds me how lucky I am. The past weekend was one of those times. DD and I were invited to the most amazing birthday celebration in the Hunter Valley. We drove through belting rain on Friday night to join our fellow party goers as they popped their third bottle... Continue Reading →

You know how little things start to irritate you about a long-term partner. Chewing too loudly, for example. One of those abrasive traits for my ex was my love for Neil Finn. My ex HATES Neil Finn's music. I asked for tickets to a Neil Finn concert as my final Christmas gift as a couple.... Continue Reading →

My week feels OUT. OF. CONTROL. I was supposed to see DD last night, but reluctantly cancelled because I don't know how I'll get things sorted if I don't clear some space in the calendar. Well, to be honest, DD needed some space in his calendar for the same reason, so he'd probably have cancelled... Continue Reading →

DD popped over last night to finish tightening the bolts on the youngest's bedroom trapeze. She's stoked. Even my ex gave it the thumbs up. He dropped over to my place when I wasn't around and texted saying: "Swing set makes the youngest (and me) very cheerful. What a great thing to do for her.... Continue Reading →

I often tell the wee tree story around this time of year. I don't think I told it last year, though, so DD missed it. I think he'll appreciate it because he's constantly goggling at how often I need to go to the loo. We went to a dinner party on Sunday night and I... Continue Reading →

Going to my 30-year high school reunion on Saturday night wasn't without drama. Naturally. I was hurtling up the Sydney to Newcastle expressway at around 5.45pm when my phone pinged with a message. I checked it 10-minutes later during a wee stop and realised it was from my old friend Megan and said: "We are... Continue Reading →

My nephew turns 14 today. Happy birthday nephew! It seems like only yesterday that he was three months old ... and I was on my way to a job interview to be editor of Woman's Day ... and made the mistake of offering to change his nappy ... and scored a golden shower of the... Continue Reading →

Expecting people to choose sides in my marriage break-up isn't my style. I don't hold grudges against anyone who remains friends with my ex. Shite happens. Relationships end. Life goes on. I mean, I WAS secretly chuffed when I met a colleague of my ex's paramour who said they'd had more fun with me in... Continue Reading →

I had the biggest grin on my face yesterday afternoon, despite the revolting Sydney weather. I finished work at 3.30pm and wandeed through the rainy streets for a haircut in Darlinghurst, happily anticipating the glass of wine and conversation I'd be sharing with DD at a bar later that evening. Life felt good. And the funniest... Continue Reading →