Category Archives: Misc

Things that happened on the weekend

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Bec

Friday night I risked fracturing a very new, very young relationship by showing my true colours and throwing the mother of all tantrums when Carlton lost to Geelong by less than a goal in the dying moments of the game. Think loud … Continue reading →

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7 hilarious & interesting lists from around the internet

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Bec

It’s Friday, which means it’s almost the weekend which means it’s almost: How cool is that marquee sign from A Beautiful Mess?! I wish I could make one. If only I had ‘nailed’ woodwork at high school. Anyway, a few … Continue reading →

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Esperance Winter Weekend: Part 2

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bec

The next morning everyone woke, surprisingly, not worse for wear. After hanging around in the kitchen reliving the previous evening’s exploits we went in search of food. We ended up in a cafe, but after sitting there for 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Esperance Winter Weekend: Part 1

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Bec

This weekend just gone a bunch of us embarked on what is now an annual winter weekend at the beach. Part tradition, part early birthday celebration for my housemate Bec, we made the four hour trek south to enjoy some … Continue reading →

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I live in the land of ridiculous sunsets

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Bec

On my evening run last Thursday I was heading over a bridge facing this: ‘Pink waves!’ I thought, ‘how pretty’. Then I turned around, looked in the opposite direction and saw this: Jaw dropping, eye-searingly beautiful. We are very spoilt with … Continue reading →

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Overestimating the power of my mind

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Bec

I’ve always been a ridiculously enthusiastic proponent of ‘mind over matter’. But, having never once done anything practical to strengthen my ‘positive mind power’, it seems rather implausible that I should wake one day being able to heal myself with positive … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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