Category Archives: Misc

Smells Like Spring

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Bec

Spring has sprung! I know because when I open the front door an intoxicating scent of jasmine hits me in the face. Yum. Spring means: –  Spring Racing Carnival –  Even more unpredictable Melbourne weather (not that I’ll be here) … Continue reading →

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The Melbourne Bucket-List

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Bec

In less than a week I depart Melbourne- my hometown and partial love of my life, for dustier pastures in Western Australia. As excited as I am to begin the next chapter I think a lengthy and drawn-out fair well … Continue reading →

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Candy-Coloured Communism

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Bec

I’m no political or historical scientist but perhaps the Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 would have been more favourably met by those frolicking in the Prague Spring if propaganda used by the Soviets had been disseminated in fetching … Continue reading →

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23

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Bec

Since turning 23 on the 4th of August, there have been some exciting developments in my life. Firstly, on the 4th I had my hair cut and coloured, exciting, no?! On the same day, as I was leaving the salon … Continue reading →

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Torquay

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Bec

I was spoilt with a mini-trip to Torquay this weekend. Beach, TV, wine, room service, delicious treats, coffee, Sunday papers and a blue Combi Van overlooking the waves just begging to be photographed. In a hilarious twist of fate a … Continue reading →

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Secrets to Op-Shopping Success!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Bec

I would say my wardrobe is at least 60% recycled. By this I mean second-hand, ‘thrifted’, from an op-shop. So I feel I have fairly good authority to dish out advice on how to perfect the sometimes daunting task of … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Bec

Do we ever get used to change? I’ve had 23 years of it and yet as I stare down the barrel of one of my biggest changes to date I can’t seem to shake that niggly, anxious feeling. Like i’d … Continue reading →

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This time last year…

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Bec

Reflection time! On this day last year I was in London for my birthday and was completely spoilt by my Aunt and Grandmother. Breakfast at The Wolseley (where Jude Law was spotted mere hours later), the Grace Kelly – Style Icon … Continue reading →

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5 of the Most Awkward Moments

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Bec

1.  Inappropriate child/parent television. This happens to me a lot. I set myself up on the couch to watch one or so of the 15 episodes of S*x and the City I have saved on IQ, and without fail, just as … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Kalgoorlie

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Bec

I arrived back in Melbourne on Saturday morning after a hellish trip home from Perth- waited 4 hours only to be delayed a further 4 thanks to a violent man who had to be arrested and removed from the plane … Continue reading →

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