Join my January writing challenge — How’s your writing going? Is one of your resolutions to write more? Spend less time watching Netflix and more time creating? I welcome all writers, near and far, to take part in my January writing challenge. It’s made even easier because I’ve already chosen each day’s theme, 31 topics to…

And now we have to move — We’ve lived in the same rental for the last seven years and up until recently, it really felt like ours. We’ve done so many improvements to the home — painted the inside, replaced curtains and handles, installed an AC, planted gardens and fenced the backyard. We were lulled into a…

And I wouldn’t change it for anything. — For most of my life, I believed I was dumb. I never finished high school, despite many failed attempts. All of my school friends had not only graduated high school but had gone off to uni and graduated with degrees. It wasn’t until I was twenty-seven that I learned I…

Let’s see shall we? — Ah, the old emoji. How I love conveying the complexity of my emotions using one (or three) of these bad boys. I’m one of those people that love emojis. Like a lot. In fact, if I send you a text message and I don’t use an emoji, you should probably…

We are so close to the finish line — Where to begin? I honestly don’t know. My mother — bless her old, cotton socks — really does try her best. Over the years, she’s given me a lot of questionable advice. Sometimes it’s just plain stupid. I guess when they talk about a mother’s wisdom, they’re not talking about…

Just so many real estate emails — Ah thanks to realestate.com.au, I am now signed up to receive every single email about any house ever listed. Like ever. Thanks, Matt Stone. I know I should be flattered that you think I can afford a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house for $780k or a million dollar mansion on…

Oh I have many — I don’t know where to start with this prompt. The fact I feel guilty for anything pleasurable probably says more about my personality. I’m a people pleaser and I love doing things for others. With a little human to care for, I’m on my feet more often than not. Whether…

We’re on the homestretch… — My stepdad’s a bit of an oddball. Which has always made receiving presents from his an interesting experience. I’ve written about him before but I probably didn’t quite explain just how quirky he is. The first present I remember receiving from him was a little glass plate with hundreds of…