Category Archives: Misc

Brewin beach Christmas

For the last few years, my Dad’s side of the family has spent the weekend before Christmas together down at the beach. It’s a nice way to catch up without having the stress of being in three places at once … Continue reading

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Retro pool party

Some people think that I get quite involved in theme parties. These people have not met my friends Ellenmary and Flash. Last year Ellenmary called me on the day of my Halloween party to enquire about the width of my … Continue reading

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Maybe Scrooge had a point?

Try as I might (and I have!) I just can’t get into the Christmas spirit this year. I’ve done everything: Looked at Christmas lights (see photo above- wowza). Played Mariah Carey’s All I want for Christmas is You a few times on … Continue reading

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Not Christmas Shopping

Have you started your Christmas shopping? Everyone keeps asking me if I’ve commenced mine. The answer is: sort of. I’ve been to two local VIP shopping nights, had a lot to eat and drink and then purchased something for myself… … Continue reading

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Why you should NEVER borrow your boss’ car

It turns out there was a final twist in the ‘hitting the kangaroo on the way back from Perth after seeing Beyonce’ saga. After hitting the roo and slamming on the breaks caused everything in the backseat (including my un-zipped … Continue reading

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Beyonce, Ikea and a dead kangaroo

The weekend got off to a smashing start. I went to a VIP night at a local cosmetics store/salon. I’m a sucker for any sales situation in which they hand out free booze. Gets me every time. At least I … Continue reading

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What I’ve been doing lately: a series of YAYs and NAYs

I went to Perth a few weekends ago and on the Sunday actually saw the sun shine for a few hours, YAY. But it poured and poured the day before for the wedding that had warranted the trip to Perth in the … Continue reading

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‘I was here’ and other things on YouTube that make me cry

I was here, and not at the Beyonce concert in Melbourne when my Facebook and Instagram feeds were clogging hard with fabulous photos from the Mrs Carter Show. I don’t go to many concerts, not because I don’t enjoy joining … Continue reading

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You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone

I am referring, of course, to the hearing in my right ear which since disappearing a week ago, is showing no signs of clocking back in for duty. Lazy. Tonight I was at a committee meeting for my local theatre … Continue reading

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Sick.

My body has decided to punish me for daring to go on holidays. Since getting back to Aus a week ago I’ve been struck down with a fun array of maladies ranging from the T-Rex of stomach bugs known as … Continue reading

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