Author Archives: Bec

Sisterly reunion

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Bec

I made it to Melbourne! After a rather dramatic couple of days (and blog posts) it’s nice to be home. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt though it’s that a break up does wonders for the old blog traffic; there’s … Continue reading →

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Thank god you blew it, thank god I dodged a bullet

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Bec

This post could also be called ‘The difference a day makes’ or ‘what goes around comes around’ or ‘it’s called a break up because it’s broken’. Actually scratch that last one, I’m pretty sure that’s the title of a book … Continue reading →

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A breakup, a break down and a mini break

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Bec

Sorry for the silence. I got broken up with, which sucks. Especially when you love someone. Especially when you’ve tried everything (to the point of exhaustion) to make it work. Especially 5 days before Valentines Day. Oh well. To quote … Continue reading →

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Things I did this week

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Bec

Lets start with what I didn’t do, and that’s update this blog. The thought of blogging this week made my skin crawl. I have no idea why, I just really couldn’t be bothered. How charming! Moving on. Last Friday night … Continue reading →

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Passive aggressive notes at the office

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Bec

I love a passive aggressive office note (PAON). Hilarious as they are embarrassing (for the author) and unnecessary, the PAON is often found in the staff kitchen, typically the most turbulent of workplace zones. Who would have thought a place of … Continue reading →

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Australia Day Weekend Wrap

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Bec

Instalment three of Project Mini Break (also known as three weekends at the beach in a row) wrapped up on Monday after the Australia Day long weekend in Hopetoun. Hopetoun is a tiny spec on the WA south coast 160km … Continue reading →

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Australia Day Baking

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Bec

Remember last year how made these Cupcakes in Ice Cream Cones for Australia Day? Well this year I’ve made the Milo Cheesecake with Chocolate Crackle Crust from Raspberri Cupcakes and as you can imagine I am pretty bloody excited to try it. … Continue reading →

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It’s the Friday before a long weekend

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Bec

Do you a) mentally clock off before 9am and spend the entire morning struggling until you accidentally stray into the weird part of YouTube, freak out and swiftly retreat to the safety of those spreadsheets you should have filed hours … Continue reading →

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10 things I love about living in the country

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Bec

I just spent $900 to get home for my Dad’s 60th in February*. Yep, almost $1000 and I won’t even cross an ocean or international border. In times like these I like to remind myself why I live where I … Continue reading →

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Beachy Birthday

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Bec

Seems odd that I’m lying here, listening to the rain fall and blogging about the techni colour weekend at the beach I’ve just enjoyed. I love the rain so much more now that I live on the edge of a … Continue reading →

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