This edition of What I Wore starts on a sad note, with us attending a funeral…but ends with the start of our Christmas holidays! The week also saw some extreme heat…and being the crazy lady I am, I braved 42C to get an outfit shot…told you I love the heat! What I Wore…Monday 14th December […]
We are now on holidays, with Christmas just around the corner and a few weeks of fun and sunshine ahead of us…the best time of year! But before I completely relax away from my computer and onto the beach, here is the last Taking Stock for the year… Drinking : yummy yet so healthy smoothies […]
Christmas has become so materialistic…everyone wanting the latest and the greatest, and yes, I am guilty of this too. But I have discovered that there is an alternative place to shop, and not only do you save money, but you are supporting charities and helping to minimise waste! Only a year or so ago, I […]
Summer in Australia is an experience…it seems almost nowhere is immune when a heatwave hits! The last few days have been a reminder of just how hot it can get, even in the southern states….and last night turned out to be the hottest December night on record!! The only way I can describe it is […]
It’s hot…damn hot! When I start drafting this post, it was 42C outside….in the shade…for those in Fahrenheit, that is 106.7! I love the heat…I feel better when it’s hot…always have….but with this type of extreme heat, accompanied by strong winds and lightning strikes, a day like today can quickly turn very scary and dangerous. […]
They are finally here…the summer holidays have officially begun in our household! I love that delicious feeling of those long days ahead, with not much planned but so much potential. The weather is looking like there will be lots of warmth and sunshine…probably a little too much on some days…I foresee some sand, surf and […]
Sadly, we had another funeral today…yet another loss to cancer. But despite the grief and loss felt by those who attended, today turned out to be a really lovely farewell. He was very much involved in the brass band community, as a player, conductor and adjudicator, and there are many musicians around Australia who are […]
Funny how an experience can lead to new opportunities…and doing something you never thought you would…or could…do. I was never keen on speaking in front of people…I grew up watching close family members excel at public speaking. It seemed effortless and I felt there was no way I could do it too. But after my […]