Sometimes, you predict friendships. You meet someone, you see that they are similar to you in certain ways, and you predict that you are going to become friends. And that you will stay friends.I consider myself incredibly lucky to still be ...
My worst critic
I am excellent at putting myself down. It's the one thing I'm generally happy to admit to being good at. I've known this about myself for a long time. I've known it in that vague way you know something about yourself without really considering ...
An open letter to Mr Cadbury
Dear Mr Cadbury, Life's been a bit unspectacular lately. And I do mean a bit, and I'm not writing to you to complain about life.I'm writing to you to complain about you.LOOK AT YOU. HOW COULD I COMPLAIN?See, I love your ...
Christmas wishlist reflection
Back in December, the beautiful Jess from EssentiallyJess invited me to share my Christmas wishlist.I'd done so the year before, asking for what I thought were ridiculously outrageous things, only to have the whole list delivered. (Or as close to ...
Five signs you’re a chocoholic
Giving up chocolate is such a big deal to you that you write a blog post about it.Giving up chocolate is such a big deal that you write a SERIES of blog posts about it.One of those posts is titled 'A true chocoholic can justify any chocolate ...
10 (more) signs you’re a parent of young’uns
Oh, how life has changed since having children.Our CD player now longer blasts rock tunes. In fact, it no longer blasts at all. All music is kid-friendly and of a moderate decibel level.Our television no longer screens violence and swearing. In fact, ...
My career
My career means a lot to me. Just thought I'd get that out there so there's no confusion. Start warning: I'm exorcising a demon today. Something grrrrr-inducing and toxic that's been rattling around inside me for longer than it should have. ...
Things it’s difficult to do with your non-dominant arm/hand
Brush your teethBrush your hairWash your hairDry your hairTie your hair upDress yourselfDress a toddlerDress a babyApply make-up (especially when you're useless at it to begin with!)Spread butter on toastCut toast (or any food) into ...
The World’s Greatest Shave
On 24 February, my dear friend Heidi posted this on facebook: My gorgeous 10 year old daughter, Charlie-Louise, wanted to participate in this years ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ and as a supportive (but really scared) mother I have said I will ...
My first (and only) car accident
I have only had one car accident (touch wood, cross fingers and throw salt over my shoulder).Eight years ago (why do so many stories start that way?) I was heading to netball training. I was driving down one of those delightful Melbourne ...
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