Category Archives: Ramblings

Gee thanks K-Rudd!

When I first heard about K-Rudd’s latest spending spree, I was quite angry. Fair enough give the old age pensioners a bonus for Christmas because I don’t think they get adequate funding as it is. They deserve a bit of … Continue reading

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Our waterways – the rubbish tip of the urban jungle?

Earlier this week, I found myself wandering along the banks of the Brisbane River. It was a pleasantly warm spring day and there were families out enjoying everything that South Bank has to offer – the pools, the grassy picnic … Continue reading

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Getting rewarded for sustainable home design

The most cost effective way of having a sustainable home is implementing green alternatives during the building process itself. If you’re looking at building a house in the not too distant future, it is worthwhile taking a look at the … Continue reading

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Screw-up Tuesday Strikes Again!

Ikea and I have a bit of a love/hate relationship. I love looking at their products in the catalogue and imagining what would work well in this house. I must love Ikea because despite my deep desire to thrash the … Continue reading

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Ever wondered what writer's block looks like?

I’ve decided to apply for another job and I thought I’d share my progress with the application with you all so I took a screenshot of my work on it so far. Yeah, it’s going really great. Who am I … Continue reading

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The reluctant weekend warrior

Way back in May, I was doing my best to not look like a tourist on the boardwalk of Sydney Harbour. While I was sauntering along enjoying the dismal overcast weather (note subtle undertone of sarcasm here) that Sunday morning, … Continue reading

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I am woman, hear me roar!

It really hasn’t been a good week for me. It kicked off with a romping headache that hung around for the best part of 24hrs….which I only got relief from when I was able to lie down and have a … Continue reading

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You can't always get what you want…

Ever since I saw Missy Higgins in concert, I’ve been almost obsessed with her hair. I really want my hair to look that effortlessly casual. I thought I had it almost looking right until I was shown a recent photo … Continue reading

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Screw-up Tuesday (it had to happen eventually)

That’s not to say that I don’t have screw-ups – I do! But this is the first time one has actually coincided with a Tuesday. I knew that things were going way too well before heading to work this afternoon. … Continue reading

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52 Blessings – Week 29

More than halfway through the year and I’m still coming up with ideas for this challenge. Have no idea how, I thought I would have come to the end of my ideas sometime back in April. I went to see … Continue reading

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