Two weeks ago, I turned 40. Wow. I don’t know how I got here so fast but here I am. I certainly don’t feel 40 and because it seems so unbelievably untrue, it’s not something that I have been stressed or worried about. Age is just a number after all and let’s face it, it’s not something we can control. We all have to turn 40 sometime. This year, I celebrated my birthday like I’ve never … [Read more...]
Last Cab to Darwin – in cinemas August 6
I love a night out at the movies. A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to attend the opening night of the 2015 Revelation Perth International Film Festival featuring the movie The Last Cab to Darwin. Here is a link to the trailer. Michael Caton (The Castle, Packed to the Rafters) plays Rex, a taxi driver who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. He sets off on a bold journey to Darwin, determined … [Read more...]
Bali 9 executions: why I believe their lives should be spared
It looks like today is the last day that convicted drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have left on this earth before their executions tonight in Indonesia. The media has been in a frenzy covering the lead up to this day. There have been mixed reactions from everyone. Many are horrified that the executions are going ahead and there are others who believe they deserve what is coming to … [Read more...]
How to make your new year resolution last all year
It's nearly that time of year again where everyone makes their new year resolutions. A brand new year is the perfect time to start fresh and make positive changes, however, even though we may have the best intentions, unless we write down an effective action plan, come February, those big promises we make to ourselves are destined for failure. Two of the most common resolutions people make are … [Read more...]
Three things I love about daycare… and three things I don’t
Chloe recently started attending daycare once a week as I will be taking on an extra day of work when school goes back. She handled her first day like a pro - no tears, was happy and excited all morning, ate all her lunch and slept for two hours. I on the other hand found it hard to leave her and burst into tears when I signed her in. While Chloe has been at daycare, Emma and I have been … [Read more...]
What school was like for me
Our school days, although only a small fragment of our lives, are extremely significant to all of us. For me, I started school loving the learning experience. I was passionate about books and writing and poetry and I set out each day to do my best. I was a high achiever and I loved it. In first term of grade one, I began working on an enrichment programme for reading, phonics and maths and was … [Read more...]
Hindsight is a wonderful thing
Last week, I caught up with a friend who is also my colleague, client and mentor. We talked about so many things and I always leave our long overdue catch-ups feeling inspired to achieve and to think about new and better ways of doing things for my writing and for my business.We discussed why women find it so difficult in their twenties to make big decisions for their careers and how many … [Read more...]
A Husband who went to Vietnam
My husband recently went on an adventure holiday with a couple of mates to Vietnam. He left me and our two young girls for 16 days to ride a motorbike around the countryside. And I let him.When Andrew first asked me if he could go, I didn’t take too kindly to the idea. What if he got injured or even worse, killed? How could he suggest something so ridiculous, selfish and down-right irresponsible? … [Read more...]