Author Archives: Bec

LEGO Travellers in Esperance

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Bec

I love this. What an adorable way to take holiday snaps! LEGO Travellers is run by a Scottish couple who are road tripping around Australia photographing their pint sized counterparts in iconic destinations. They have a Facebook page and an Instagram … Continue reading →

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30 thoughts I had during yesterday’s trip to Medicare

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Bec

Yesterday I had to go to the Medicare (NHS for you Brits) office to update my address. Why this can’t be done online is beyond me. I was dreading it because usually visits to public service offices involve a lot … Continue reading →

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Earl Grey Cupcakes

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Bec

The first time I had Earl Grey tea was at my friend Tarn’s house when we were teenagers. Whenever I smell that heavily perfumed bergamot orange aroma it makes me think of her. When I lived in Vienna my good … Continue reading →

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5 hilarious things from around the internet this week

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Bec

This list of 21 Simple Hacks That Will Significantly improve your life (like the one above). Rap tshirts for white people Why are we all so lame?! This bizarrely detailed step-by-step guide on how to stop a wedding (bookmark, just in … Continue reading →

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What would your last meal be?

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Bec

A few weeks ago I stumbled across this photography project by Henry Hargreaves called No Seconds. Intrigued by the tradition of offering Last Meals to condemned prisoners, Hargreaves set out to recreate and photograph meals requested by some of America’s most … Continue reading →

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Marshmallow, pretzel, peanut butter & chocolate slice

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Bec

This is the slice I made for Lauren’s circus party as mentioned in yesterday’s post. It was absolutely delicious, but very full on and not for those who aren’t a fan of the whole salty/sweet thing. The recipe is from … Continue reading →

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Under the Big Top: Lauren’s Circus Themed 30th

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Bec

It’s pretty safe to say I’d been looking forward to this party for a long time. Two months in fact. That’s when I purchased the bulk of my costume online. On Friday night, the bearded man and I had another … Continue reading →

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Accidental salmon overdose: honey, soy & mustard glaze

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Bec

You know what I learnt this week? NO ONE likes salmon. I like salmon, maybe you like salmon? But NO ONE I know likes salmon. Or they are allergic. How selfish. Unfortunately I only learnt this after defrosting a 4 … Continue reading →

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The 3 most irresponsible things that happened this week

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Bec

You might have read before about my misadventures in the pursuit of finally morphing into a fully-fledged adult. I am no closer. Here are some times I failed at life this week: 1. The purchase of this cardigan: Because a … Continue reading →

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7 things I loved from around the internet this week

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Bec

This list of 32 hilariously accurate graphs and infographics (like the one above). This video of Brazilian teenagers improving their English by Skyping with seniors in a Chicago retirement village (I may have wept a little). This interview with Michelle … Continue reading →

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