A Mothers Day without your Mum when you’re not a Mum
Phew. It’s over. Until next year… The lead up to Mothers Day this year seemed like it started in February and was hyped up to be bigger than the volcano in Iceland. But I knew it was just me, given...
View ArticleFragile. This Way Up (weekend from hell)
It all started with meeting a boy in a crowded city bar on a Friday night. Unwinding after a long and wet week in Sydney, we all found relaxation at the bar. A few cheeky grabs and touches led to some...
View ArticleCall Me Crazy But….
Sometimes, when the cat behaves in unusual ways and wants to sit all over me and hug me as she looks into the air at things that don’t exist, I pretend that it’s my Mum’s way of giving me a hug. It...
View ArticleMOVING ON OUT!
So, um, I bought my own apartment. YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES! HELL YEAH! One bedroom, pet-friendly small block and only hmmm, 3 KILOMETERS FROM THE SYDNEY CBD! Without giving away the suburb I...
View ArticleDecorating Idea #1 – Tree Silhouette
Paint black silhouette trees on spare wall in kitchen. Must have many trunks. Must have cute birds on branches. Inspiration. We’ll see.
View ArticleDecorating Idea #2 – Interchangeable Display Shelf ‘Favourite Things ATM’
Attach narrow hand railing to wall and use as narrow shelf for displaying favourite items such as magazine covers, coffee table books, CDs, photos etc.
View ArticleThen he gets arrested for drug smuggling over the border. The End
So a while ago I got the news that the ex was engaged. We broke up late November. Talks in early February of whether we could give it another try. And now, early July, he is married. So the speed of...
View ArticleHe Has a Reef Tank
So, when it rains it pours. I have a date. I also have another potential in the wings, plus another…. So, this date… he is nice. Real nice. We have mutual friends to verify our references. And as for...
View ArticleMum, I’m Dating A Keeper
Reef tank man. He’s a keeper. Whether he’s right for me to keep – only time will tell. So what makes him a keeper? Makes dinner booking – first date – he books a very fine restaurant and we have great...
View ArticleThe Three Dates of Reef Man
All in a week I’ve painted my new apartment, moved in, met the neighbours, contracted laryngitis, and got myself a man who is latching on just that little bit much. I sing for you… [clears throat] On...
View ArticleBloggery, Interrupted.
Man I miss my Mum. Terribly. Achy pain kind of way. The kind where I tear up at the thought of her, and in particular anything to do with her passing. As one year since her death draws closer, it...
View ArticleFinal
This Thursday will be one whole year that Mum passed away. Over the past year, I haven’t counted anniversaries. Obvious dates like her birthday and mothers day have felt different. Maybe because I’ve...
View ArticleThe Time A Sex Worker Touched Me
About a month ago, after all my moving of furniture, boxes and painting my new place, to say that my back was sore was an understatement. Despite against my better judgment, while waiting for a bus in...
View ArticleI
I’m thinking of changing my blog name to I Love Sneezes. Because I really do. And I am fortunate that I actually sneeze a LOT. And by that I don’t just have one sneeze, but 7 is my norm. It often...
View ArticleI Never Learn
Seriously – why do I still study? Actually, if I am truly honest then the true question is - Seriously, why after all these years do I still leave it until the night before to start and finish a 3,000...
View ArticleSome of Life’s Good Things.. (from this week)
Completing a hard but fulfilling day’s work Finding a good psychologist Cuddles from your pet Redeeming the free coupon from your eyebrow wax loyalty card Having your petunias bloom Finding a cheap...
View ArticleAgain (why why why)
So here we are again. Another assignment due. Another failure to get on top of it early. To be honest I’ve been distracted by….. MY NEW COUCH! I’ve spent the past 14 weeks of my life without anything...
View ArticleIt Walks Amongst Us
The girl dying in Packed to the Rafters over the past two weeks has drawn a lot of attention. Personally, I couldn’t (and wouldn’t) watch the funeral episode. I will one day, but not now. I’ve spent...
View ArticleYou Can Use It Too
I’ve found myself a new motto. You’re welcome to use it too, if you want. I think you will want to. Wait for it. . . I’ve never met a chip I didn’t like. . . So whadya think? *Americans may wish to...
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