Category Archives: Misc

The 7 most baffling things about last night’s episode of The Bachelor

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Bec

It’s a concept as old as time, one man and his concubines engage in a range of social niceties until one by one the concubines are killed voted off until one is left to claim her prize. Yesterday I was … Continue reading →

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26 things I’ve never done at 26

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Bec

I don’t want to sound like I’m complaining about what I haven’t done, I’m certainly not! I just like taking stock around my birthdays and I thought the things I haven’t done made a more fun (and less boastful) list … Continue reading →

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Le Weekend

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Bec

Turkey, France and Sweden are the exotic locations I visited at the weekend through the power of party streamers, imagination and alcohol. Andrew’s mates have a strong tradition of hosting ‘World Parties’, whereby 3-5 hosting houses pick a country and … Continue reading →

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Moving House

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Bec

Last weekend my housemate Bec and I spent three days (took a ‘moving day’ on Friday and had the day off work, god bless the public service!) moving 1.5km down the road to our new house. Luckily we had a … Continue reading →

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Digging and Dealing

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Bec

Last week was mayhem with the annual Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum on in Kalgoorlie for three days. The conference finishes with a gala dinner on the Wednesday night and is lots of fun, has great food and pretty great … Continue reading →

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Birthday: 26

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Bec

It was my birthday on Monday. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so spoilt in my life. 26 is going to be a good year! The celebrations started on Sunday, after a sluggish start thanks to the Double Denim and … Continue reading →

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Double denim and joggers

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Bec

It’s safe to say we aren’t yet at risk of running out of fresh costume party ideas here in Kalgoorlie. Last Saturday night we donned as much denim as possible, threw on some joggers (hello comfort) and made for the … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Bec

Check out that fancy chandelier! The new house is full of ’em. My friends Jordan, Kadn and Andrew and I had a curry picnic on camping chairs and a card table in the new living room last night. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Things my father told me

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Bec

“One day, we’ll be able to fax ourselves overseas so we won’t need airports anymore.” “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Ad nauseam. “I may have already told you this…” before telling a story … Continue reading →

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Things that made Monday a little easier

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Bec

Not having to pick out something to wear: Black and white stripes all the way. Knowing there was banana bread to go home to: This view on my afternoon walk: How was your Monday?

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