Category Archives: Misc

What’s the best thing you’ve ever done?

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Bec

I turned 29 a little over a week ago and already I feel like I’m hurtling at breakneck speed towards 30. So lately I’ve been thinking if I should do one of those ’30 before 30′ bucket lists. The only … Continue reading →

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Four ways I’m embracing winter 

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Bec

I haven’t had a proper winter in a long time. I lived in the land of perpetual sunshine for three and a half years (Western Australia) and then chased summer around the world for a year and a half. As … Continue reading →

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Life lately

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Bec

Well, well, well. I seems such a long time since I’ve blogged consistently. To think I managed to blog more often when lived in a remote mining town AND when I was on the road contending with abysmal wifi is … Continue reading →

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What’s your best coincidence story?

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Bec

I love a good coincidence story, like a lot of people. This American Life (aka the greatest podcast in the world, if you aren’t already well acquainted what on earth are you doing reading this and not on their website … Continue reading →

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How do you celebrate Easter where you live?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Bec

I’m not shy about the fact that I love Easter. It’s a very low key holiday in my non-religious family and we usually just get together to relax and eat delicious food. My experience of Easter in Australia: In Australia Good … Continue reading →

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Lately

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Bec

What’s new with you? I’m going through a crappy, stressful, tiring patch, just to be completely honest! Looking forward to doing absolutely nothing this weekend. Are you watching the new (last!) season of Girls? I’m so sad it’s going to … Continue reading →

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A wedding in Tasmania & a new camera lens 

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Bec

Last weekend Andy and I attended a wedding in Tasmania. It was a lovely few days and a great opportunity to try out my new camera lens. I have a Samsung NX1000 mirrorless camera (also called a compact DSLR) and … Continue reading →

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The year that was 2016

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Bec

How has your first week of 2017 been? Were you, like so many people on social media, bursting to leave 2016 behind? While it was a polarising year, I can’t complain as I spent the first 8 months of it … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Bec

One of the best things about celebrating Christmas early with half your family (see last post) is that when it’s over, ‘real’ Christmas is still around the corner! It all started on Christmas Eve with a festive breakfast at my … Continue reading →

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Family Beach Christmas 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Bec

Every year my dad’s side of the family celebrate Christmas the weekend before the 25th. We all converge at a beach house near the beginning of the Great Ocean Road and eat, drink, swim, play games, sing, heckle one another … Continue reading →

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