Month: June 2019

  • A Bonus Holiday Friday.

    A Bonus Holiday Friday.

    And just like that (not really, it’s actually felt like it was a long time coming but it’s Friday and time for rose tinted glasses if not the rose…) I am out of the office. Yes, this is my office on Thursdays.  It’s out and about day for me and it finally stopped raining. The…

  • Lovin’ Life 27/6/2019: Getting Things Done.

    Lovin’ Life 27/6/2019: Getting Things Done.

    I’m on annual leave from tomorrow and the mere thought of it has given me a second wind (and a kick up the tail) in the housekeeping department. I’ve finally given the microwave a good clean.  I even heated some lemon wedges in a bowl of water after the wipe down to add that something…

  • Life This Week 24/6/2019: Share Your Snaps.

    Life This Week 24/6/2019: Share Your Snaps.

    It’s the ‘one week until the holidays edition of ‘Life This Week’ for me.  I don’t know about you but life lived by school term dates is pretty intense around here.  The break next week can’t come soon enough!  It’s a three weeker for us.  I’m looking forward to some family time, a break from…

  • Lovin’ Life 20/6/2019: Corelle Winter Frost White.

    Lovin’ Life 20/6/2019: Corelle Winter Frost White.

    Confession time. I don’t own a grown up, matching full set of tableware.  It’s been decades since I moved out of home, I’ve been living in what I hope will be my ‘forever’ home for several years and this is the state of my tableware cupboard. At least it is all the same colour, but…

  • Tuesday: Served Wet and Dry.

    Tuesday: Served Wet and Dry.

    I’m one of those people who still has blind faith in the accuracy of the Weather App on iPhones. So much faith that despite the ominous rain-bearing clouds hovering above, I headed out for the day dressed for clear skies and a crisp 12C. There’s a lot to be said for reading the tea leaves. …

  • Life This Week 17/6/2019: Winter Is Setting In.

    Life This Week 17/6/2019: Winter Is Setting In.

    I’m reporting from the great indoors today.  After a dream like stretch of gloriously sunny days, we’ve hit the rain hard in Sydney today. The heater’s on.  Yes, this is a heater.  Not a flat screen on wheels.  Glass panelled room heaters are at the cutting edge of technology right now.  I scored this one…

  • And Breathe…..

    And Breathe…..

    And exhale…..  it has been quite a week.  Confronting situations, challenging people, disruptions and distractions.  But I’m here.  Survived it all.  Not sure if I’ve thrived but I think hindsight will help clarify that. In the meantime, isn’t our world a beautiful place? Master SSG’s class teacher sent this photo to all the class parents…

  • Lovin’ Life 13/6/2019: Unconventional Sandwiches.

    Lovin’ Life 13/6/2019: Unconventional Sandwiches.

    This week, I’m loving unconventional sandwiches.  It’s getting colder and darker which for me spells the need for more processed carbs and other things that aren’t terribly good for you.  But they do make you feel better after a day spent out and about in the cold and rain.  I’m loving the sandwich format because…

  • Life This Week 10/6/2019: Barangaroo.

    Life This Week 10/6/2019: Barangaroo.

    Here’s to public holiday Mondays!  I’ve woken up to nothing but the birds chirping, the kettle being put on and the occasional chatter of the early morning walkers from behind the back gate. On Sunday, Master SSG and I took advantage of the sun and $2.70 all day public transport.  We started off in Walsh…

  • TLC Framboos. Cabin Fever. Luna Park.

    TLC Framboos.  Cabin Fever.  Luna Park.

    In devastating news for my credit card, Drunk Elephant’s TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum ($205 AUD at Mecca Cosmetica) is currently doing wonders for my skin.  It’s the (long) weekend so I’ll spare you a lay person’s explanation of the science behind the serum suffice to say it just works for me.  I apply it…