Category Archives: Misc

Hilarious/Interesting/Inspiring

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Bec

Links from around the Interwebs that I loved this week. Inspring How changing my password changed my life I am so trying this. Interesting  16 Surprising Things About Parenting in Congo This is part of a series on Cup of Jo (one of my favourite blogs) … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Things I miss about Melbourne

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Bec

Yesterday I finished compiling a list of Melbourne restaurant, bar, cafe and activity recommendations for my housemate. I capped it at three pages long. I’ve been feeling pangs of homesickness ever since. Obviously I’m really happy with where I live, but … Continue reading →

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