Between now and my thesis due date Im taking a break from blogging and social media. I need to get my Masters in Communication - majoring in journalism and new media. I do not want a degree in procra...
(source)Last week I received an email from a new blogger. She wanted some tips about what makes a successful blog. While I dont proclaim to be an expert at blogging, Ive been at it a while and had so...
Its been a weekend of study, resting and food. I cooked two meals today as it will be a big week ahead. I made red chicken curry and baked risotto of asparagus, peas and zucchini - yum! I hope you ha...
Its been a big week for my little blog. Firstly, thank you to everyone who visited, shared and commented on my "skin hunger" posts. So many visitors have stopped by! I have received such a wo...
I never thought Id be interviewing a sex worker in my writing career. But everyone has an amazing story, especially when they are helping others. (Please note, this blog post is probably not suitable...
(source)Last year I wrote the blog post I am most proud of - Untouched. Untouched was born from a conversation between me and the man I love/d. The conversation was about the crave for human touch. W...
This post is part of a Gourmet Garden promotion. I was not paid to write it, but I was sent free products. Ive been wanting to take part in a cooking-blogging challenge for a while. And my wish has c...
After a long week of being busy at work (the project Im working on is winding up and all our hard work is coming into fruition) and being very sore, I am glad the weekend is here. I had such a long s...
Heres some stuff Ive seen and done lately :) I downloaded a new photography app called Pudding Cam and it makes photos pop. Highly recommend it!Happy Thursday everybody!
This post may offend some people. But whats a writers purpose when they dont move their readers in some way? Perhaps this post is too tit-for-tat, but whatevs. I need to get it off my chest. Being 30...
"Compassion does not happen when you compare".This post may offend some people. But whats a writers purpose when they dont move their readers in some way? I saw the above quote and picture on...
Im home. Home for the funeral. Its nice. This small town that Ive wanted to escape from can often embrace. Its always warmer here. People in the street give a nod or a hello. The sunshine was delicio...
Steve PoltzNorthcote Social Club3 May 2012I saw Steve Poltz again last Thursday night at the Northcote Social Club. It was a much different atmosphere to that in Footscray - a bigger audience and Ste...
I was featured in my hometown paper - The Border Mail - on Saturday. Its a piece on blogging.Thanks to Sue Wallace for the interview and article, and to Robyne Young for scanning and emailing it. :)A...
Dear Darren,today is your birthday. 40. Youre looking better than ever. And I am so happy you are still making beautiful music. When I first saw you singing I want you on the back of that truck in 19...
(Source)My grandfather passed away peacefully before dawn on Sunday morning, at 91 years of age. In recent months his health had declined, and he was moved to palliative care two Mondays ago. Before ...
(source)So heres the thing. Ichthyosis is socially and medically challenging. I dont like to complain about it. But thats the reality of it. It is a bitch to live with. After a minor catastrophe toda...
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate."~ Oprah WinfreyWhen I doubt myself its usually in the midst of success. Am I really doing enough? Can I d...
Two of my favourite musos, Steve Poltz and Bob Evans (Kevin Mitchell from Jebediah), coming together and saying hello to me in a tweet.I love being a fan ♥To read On being a fan part 1, go here.
I am blogging over at JustB! Pip put together a pretty collage of my pics - I love it!I have written the five things I wish Id known at fifteen.Pop over to read what I have to say, and explore the fa...
On Sunday night I was alerted to Blogging Against Disablism Day via a tweet. Disables is discrimination against people with disability. The event is being run by Diaryof a Goldfish. You can get invol...
I was hanging out for Friday night like you wouldnt believe. It was the first of two Steve Poltz gigs I was attending on his Australian tour. And it was a chance for me to celebrate my Best Blog...
I am over on Mamamia today, being a supermodel. Back in December last year, the lovely Lucy from the editorial team at MM sent me an email asking me to send in some pictures of the outfits I wear for...
When I was at school, I never won the popularity contest. Girls didnt want me in their cliques, and boys didnt want to hold my hand during the barn dance. I wasnt cool. For some reason, I raised the ...
On Monday my paternal grandfather, aged 91, went to palliative care. Hes not been well for a few months now, going in and out of hospital with various illnesses. My Mum called me to tell me these may...
"Ive stuck around, through thick and through thinYou cannot deny, Ive always been inBut Ive watched you stand, still as a snowmanBut I dont see you change, youre always at meltdownYeah Ive been y...
Im a big fan of multitasking. So much so its probably more procrastination than multitasking. When Im doing something, I feel like I should be doing something else.So today when I had important stuff...
As I mentioned here, I was nominated in the 2012 Sydney Writers Centre Best Australian Blogs Competition. I am very flattered to be thought of as worthy to be nominated. The voting for the peoples ch...
Last week I saw Francesca Martinez, an English comedian, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Her show, called "What the fuck is normal?" explores the themes of having a disability...
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