Monthly Archives: October 2011

The pharmacy trap

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Bec

Has anyone ever walked out of a pharmacy with only the item they intended to purchase when they walked in? I doubt it. The other day I went to have a script filled and was browsing the aisles while they … Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Break-Up Songs

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Bec

Ahh the break-up song, listened to on repeat for hours… The following 5 aren’t necessarily the best break-up songs, but they all resonate strongly with me and a certain relationship. I prefer an empowering break-up song, one that makes me … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Reasons Why People Love Lists

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Bec

Part of my job involves writing 3 ‘Top 5’ lists every Tuesday for our free weekly publication. This usually involves me scrounging around trying to find tips on beating hay fever, avoiding cancer or finding the best life insurance policy all while getting … Continue reading →

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I’ve been bad…

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Bec

So we all know we’re not technically meant to stream movies and television shows online. But honestly, we all do it and I can’t wait another year for an Australian network to pick this one up… Revenge. My friend Rania … Continue reading →

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Fun photo editing apps for Macbooks

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Bec

Image Tricks Lite Collage Maker So I have pretty limited experience with Illustrator and Photoshop. And while I am working full-time and studying full-time I have neither the time nor inclination to self-teach myself these programs. In the meantime I’ve … Continue reading →

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Vintage Stores & Markets: My Top 10 World Wide Picks

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Bec

In no particular order: 1 Stella Dallas, 218 Thompson Street (near Bleecker), NYC 2 Malin Landaeus, 155 N 6th St Brooklyn, NY 3 Stella Dallas Living, 281 N 6th St Brooklyn, NY 4 10ft Single by Stella Dallas, 285 N 6th … Continue reading →

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Religious

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Bec

On my day off last Wednesday I was trying to leave home in a hurry to get to an appointment when I walked straight into a Jehovah’s Witness about to knock on my door. Ugh. The man said “I realise … Continue reading →

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The creepiest sound on earth

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Bec

I hadn’t heard ice cream van music for years until I moved to Kalgoorlie, now I hear it most Sundays. There are few sounds creepier than the eerie tones of Greensleeves blasting out of those slightly distorted speakers… Which begs … Continue reading →

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Lana Del Rey

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Bec

I have been listening to Lana Del Ray’s ‘Video Games’ all week non stop. I find this song so eerily beautiful. And I love the video’s references to the Hollywood dream gone wrong. Also Lana is a babe.

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