Author Archives: Bec

Angus

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Bec

When I was 23, I did 30 hours a week of nannying for a family with three children. Angus was 5, the oldest. He had a three year old sister and a 10 month old brother. Angus loved to eat. … Continue reading →

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Have a Happy Day

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Bec

I finally updated the blackboard in the kitchen and have thus stopped urging people to have a happy Easter. Now, through the medium of chalk, I’m encouraging people to have a happy day. Speaking of happy, it’s hard not to … Continue reading →

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48 hours in Melbourne

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Bec

We had almost exactly 48 hours in Melbourne after arriving at lunchtime last Sunday from Hobart and flying out to Perth again at lunchtime on Tuesday. So I did what I love to do most in Melbourne; eat. Mum picked … Continue reading →

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Hanging around Hobart

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Bec

Last Friday afternoon we drove down south to Hobart. We arrived as the sun was setting, checked into our hotel and then jumped in a taxi to meet a bunch of my boyfriend Andrew’s mates at The Winston Alehouse and … Continue reading →

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Tasmania is as beautiful as people say it is

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Bec

And just as freezing! Wednesday evening a week ago I flew from Melbourne to Launceston with my boyfriend, Andrew. We stayed for two nights with his parents Robin and Phil in the north for two nights before heading down to … Continue reading →

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Melbourne is freezing

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Bec

Not in recent memory, nor in the 22ish years that I called Melbourne home, can I recall such hideous weather. I guess I’ve been lucky?! I arrived on Friday evening and got up early on Saturday to go for a … Continue reading →

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Happiest of Fridays!

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Bec

Happy Friday to you my friend! Today is a particularly happy Friday for me because I am working half a day and by the time you read this I will be hurtling through the sky at 30,000 feet in a … Continue reading →

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30 thoughts I had during yesterday’s run

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Bec

I’m regretting signing up for a 10km and a 12km ‘fun’ run in August… 1. I’m just going to do 10km today, no biggie. 2. Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. 3. Why is this SO unnatural? 4. My hip … Continue reading →

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Jamie’s 15 Minute Mexican Tomato Soup, in 45 minutes

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Bec

I have no idea what kind of kitchen witchcraft Mr Oliver employs, but it clearly eludes me. I couldn’t cook one of his 15 minute meals in 15 minutes if my life depended on it. But this soup is definitely worth … Continue reading →

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Camping at Lake Ballard

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Bec

Lake Ballard is located 180km from Kalgoorlie, via Menzies. The massive salt lake is dotted with sculptures based on the traditional owners of the area. Renowned British sculpture artist Antony Gormley created the 51 pieces in 2003 by reducing body … Continue reading →

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