The Island with Bear Grylls: are modern men weak?
I love Bear Grylls. Did you know he is a hard-core Christian? That’s not why I love him but I thought I would mention that upfront because when I tell people that, they don’t believe me. Personally, I am not very religious, but you know that I love to bang on about spirituality all the […]
Why is modern life so goddamned unfair?
Oh I could cry, I could really, really cry. Have you ever had a problem with all the companies that service your life? I try to stay off the grid as much as possible. I don’t have a car, I don’t own a house, I don’t have a gym membership. I don’t have a dishwasher, […]
5 things you must do be a better freelance writer & 5 things that don’t matter
I have spent most of today editing other writers’ writing. Sometimes I find this fun – editing and proofreading can be like going on a treasure hunt – it’s satisfying when you find a wee error or spelling that falls outside the intended website’s spelling conventions. Yes – we use ‘s’ here in Australia more […]
What to do when you’re stuck: 7 questions to ask yourself
Are you stuck? Got a problem you need to fix? Found yourself in a tight place? Yep, we all know the feeling. There has been a flurry of activity online about the fact that having too many choices can cause anxiety. Personally, I have experienced this to be true. I tend to be a relatively […]
Are too many passwords driving you crazy?
So many devices and so many passwords. I have to say that I have had a frustrating time with passwords lately. My damn Yahoo account was hacked last week – causing me lots of stress. Basically the virus sent an email to all my contacts and actually siphoned some of the subject lines I had […]
My vent on the new Vent app: my ranting pessimism finds a home
Finally, an app for me. Grrrrrr I am so annoyed at the moment. I blog a lot about being annoyed. Here’s what happens when I have a meltdown Here’s how I am a rude customer Here’s how I hate people who are posting about happiness Here’s me being annoyed at my arsehole ex-boyfriend There are […]
What your favourite drink says about you
Good morning gorgeous! Let’s do a little personality test, shall we? Below are 10 different types of drinks, each one a very popular drink somewhere in the world. All you have to do for this personality test is pick your favourite drink and I will tell you a bit about your personality. Here’s what your […]
The 11 things you do that annoy me on facebook
I am putting myself on a facebook ban. I am simply on it too much – often getting into heated discussions with people and driving everyone nuts. Facebook is a proper noun and therefore should be spelled with a capital ‘F’ and yet their logo uses all lower case – as a copywriter – that […]
Why I think eBay has gone bad: 2014 and beyond
I used to love eBay. But times have changed. It’s gone completely crappy – does anyone agree with me? If you are a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I am a huge fan of re-using and recycling things, particularly clothing, furniture and jewellery. There is nothing more satisfying than finding something that […]
Why you should absolutely love Australia’s gorgeous problem child, Lara Bingle
Have you heard? Lara Bingle is in the USA – in fact, she has been back and forth there quite a bit with her sexy Aussie actor boyfriend. This gorgeous celebrity is one of my favourites, so I thought it was high time I blogged about her. So who is Lara Bingle? According to Wikipedia: […]
How to get away with lying and what are the most common lies?
Lying is not a great thing to do, not at all. The reality is, humans lie every day, all the time. Sometimes it is essential to lie, sometimes it is caring to lie, sometimes it is advantageous to one’s career to lie. What is the definition of a lie? According to Dictionary.com, a lie is: […]
5 best natural energy boosters you can do right NOW
Today I feel OK but there are many days when I wake up tired and feel like I have next to no energy at all. I have heard a theory that all humans (and indeed, all living things) have a finite amount of energy each day. When this is used up, we feel drained and […]
Blogger’s secret guide to Sydney beaches
If you’re planning on coming to Australia – you MUST come to a Sydney beach. But don;t go to JUST any one. There are lots of great beaches – but there is also a “code of conduct” at most that not everyone will tell you about. Here’s your secret blogger’s guide! Where ta go: Bondi: […]
Worldwide: more girls are illiterate than boys (and why this sucks)
Women’s education has been linked with a faster, more efficient way of getting people out of the poverty cycle. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has said that their latest report brings examples from across the globe, including Ethiopia, Pakistan, Nicaragua and Vietnam, showing that female education is vital for lifting families […]