I raced through the front door last night with minutes to spare before a handyman arrived to quote on doing a few jobs around the apartment. I was running late because there were literally 500 people lined up to catch my bus home. The queue snaked back and forth endlessly. Damn the rat race. I... Continue Reading →

You will be startled to hear I did nothing much over the long weekend other than picking DD up from the airport, going for a walk with friends and having a swim at Palm Beach with the youngest. So there's not much to blog about ... fortunately DD has come through with the final post... Continue Reading →

Yesterday was full of surprises. I took the youngest to see the neurologist and put two hours on the parking meter because you never know how long a specialist will keep you waiting. I settled into a chair in the waiting room, started flicking through my phone for entertainment and burst out laughing at this... Continue Reading →

I was equal parts sad and relieved when my high school mates cancelled dinner with me last night. It would have been lovely to see them, but they were tired and I was bloody knackered. The. Pace. Is. Killing. Me. I think it's killing DD too during his "holiday", which has been more like a... Continue Reading →

I need to let the grass grow under my feet for a few weeks ... but that does not appear to be what the universe has planned for me. Things have been a bit hectic over the past few days … as per exhaustingly usual … It was handy to have a blog post about... Continue Reading →

It’s time for another guest blog post by DD. His holiday has been such a hectic whirl that it has taken him a week to finish the tale of his quickie trip to the South of France. Here’s what happened next … I need to provide some context about my hosts in France, Ben and... Continue Reading →

I was admonished by the youngest for not crying during her graduation ceremony last week. Well, I did choke up a few times, but the tears weren’t dripping down my cheeks. I don't think I've fully processed that my years as a high school mum are over. It has all happened in the blink of... Continue Reading →

I am in love with the new retro cocktail menu at Sydney rooftop venue Smoke Bar at Barangaroo House. I was invited there last night with a plus one ... But I was a Naomi no friends. I was bailed on again at the last minute - man flu was the reason this time -... Continue Reading →

When I was invited to a whisky tasting at Park Hyatt Sydney last night, I couldn't say no. I've walked past the Park Hyatt Sydney many times in my life, but I've never been inside. It is the most stunningly located hotel, with its views of the Sydney Opera House and city skyline. Room rates... Continue Reading →

Many, many, many moons ago I was a 13 years old and obsessed with a band called Split Enz. They were from New Zealand and wore strange costumes and face paint and had weird hairdos. They’d also just had their first major hit - ‘I Got You’. (I am including all these details because my... Continue Reading →