Category Archives: Misc

Inspired by minimalism

I believe I mentioned earlier in the year that I had found a minimalist blog that was ticking all kinds of boxes for me. Well, my admiration for the idea of having ‘just enough’ has snowballed since then. I find … Continue reading

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We got a pool!

She’s 12ft wide, semi inflatable and took about 4 hours to fill, but it was worth it. My housemate Bec’s parents very kindly sent it to us on a truck complete with all the chlorine and fancy stuff to keep … Continue reading

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Weekly movie night: drag queen movies

I’ve decided a weekly movie night is in order, I want to get around to watching all the classic and well known movies that I should have seen already, or that I saw snippets of as a child and now … Continue reading

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My new favourite tea

Well my three week sabbatical to Esperance has sadly come to an end. I’ve left the white sandy beaches for the red dirt of Kalgoorlie. Having a beach nearby just naturally gives you something to do all weekend. On Sunday … Continue reading

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Sunset fish and chips

Apologies for the brief absence! The only excuse I can think of is that I’ve been outdoors for the last three days, which I think is a pretty watertight excuse right?! I’m still down in Esperance, where the weather is … Continue reading

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Kangaroos at Lucky Bay

I realise I’m probably about to shatter the perception that Australians see kangaroos all the time and even ride them on the commute to school/work, but LOOK! Kangaroos on the beach!! It is really common to see kangaroos hanging out … Continue reading

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Boats, beaches, ice creams and accidents

On Monday we took a cruise around the 105 or so islands that make up the Recherche Archipelago off the coast of Esperance. There were many rocks to be seen. And some seals. Some Cape Barron geese. And a sea … Continue reading

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How a car accident resulted in the best morning of my life

Yesterday was excellent; my boyfriend Andrew and I went on a cruise around the islands off the coast of Esperance known as the Recherche Archipelago and then to the beach which was calm and perfect for tubing. And then we … Continue reading

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Thistle Cove

Tell me something; why would you go to Scarborough, Bondi or St Kilda when you could have all of this to yourself? Granted, Thistle Cove is a good 770 kilometres from the nearest capital city (Perth) and you will have … Continue reading

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Mr Whippy

What does Mr Whippy (the ice cream van man) do in winter? One of life’s great mysteries.

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