Hello! I have re-entered the blogosphere! Had a bit of a hiatus while travelling and whatnot, but now I'm well and truly back home... and back in the swing once more. While we were away, my husband and I did a lot of soaking. We, literally, got in a lot of hot water....
Tales from my life
Experiences not things
I covet things as much as the next person. Who doesn't? However, I get worn down by the constant drive to acquire something new; the heavy desire for stuff we don’t need. And, even worse, don’t value. Ultimately, things don’t motivate me. Experiences do. I would much...
Travelling and time out
Mid-next week I'll be heading away for just shy of a month on what promises to be an extremely juicy and interesting trip. Jon and I are Europe-bound for a combination of working and holidaying. The trip is mainly because both of us are presenting at a large...
Study face
Let me tell you something for nothing: I am at the pointy end of the semester. Blergh. And now I'm experiencing it as both a student and a teacher. Revelation: it's stressful on both sides!* You see, I started back into a health Masters program several months ago. I...
TEDxSydney
You GUYS. I was at TEDxSydney on the weekend and I still feel a bit ga-ga about the excellent time I had. Honestly, it was awesome. The speakers, performers, volunteers, crowd-sourced food, location, all the other punters like me... Gaaah! So amazing! I've been a...
Recipe: Kasha
Once upon a time, I lived in Russia and studied in St Petersburg. Back then, I was finishing a double major in Russian and Drama. I spent a semester honing my linguistic skills, then bought a one way ticket on the trans-Siberian and traveled widely until, eventually,...
Have an Avo
As children, my brother and I were often given half an avocado to snack on. Mum would drizzle a little vinegar onto each half, hand us a spoon, then sit us outside on the steps and leave us to to the important business of avocado devouring. Happy days. I'm still a...
Walk in Her Shoes
This coming week I'll be taking part in CARE Australia's Walk in Her Shoes challenge. Heard about it? Doing it too? In case not, let me tell you... Each day I'll be accessorising with a pedometer to ensure I walk a minimum of 10,000 steps as I go about my business....
Nature: a healing balm
Talk to me about your holiday period: did you, in fact, get a holiday? A chance for a break? I'm very grateful that I did. I've come home feeling grounded and refreshed. Time off, and time with family and soul friends will have that effect on a girl. Not to...
Year to date
I have had two showers today, and I predict one more coming. At least. What? What! It's HOT you guys! Not to mention the fact that over the last week at dusty, sweaty Woodford we were on shower rations, courtesy of record crowds and very low water stores. So. Now that...